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Machine Matters
Fill out the team Pavers remain the cornerstone of a road contractor’s arsenal, but is another full-time member primed to join the equipment team? By Mike Anderson  If you’re a paving contractor, no doubt you’re used to having milling equipment working at your jobsites. The use of cold planers as part of the road […]
March 24, 2011
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Leica Geosystems launches ConExpo Website
Leica Geosystems has launched a website dedicated to helping construction industry professionals get the most out of their visit to ConExpo-Con/Agg 2011 this year. The Website may be found at www.conexpo2011-leica-geosystems.com.
March 14, 2011
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ConExpo-Con/Agg
Leica Geosystems showcases machine control, positioning technology
Leica Geosytems will display their advances in machine control and construction positioning technology at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2011. These updates are set to revolutionize the construction industry by tackling jobsite productivity, accuracy and cost-related issues head-on. Leica Geosystems will exhibit new products to handle paving, grading and excavating challenges at their booth during ConExpo. Booth visitors will […]
March 14, 2011
Roadbuilding
Special Report
Backhoes By Tom Jackson, executive editor, Equipment World  Contractors extend trade-in times, rely on used equipment As with just about every other category of equipment, the sales of both new and used backhoes plunged between 2006 and 2010. What’s a little less obvious until you do the math is the ratio of new to […]
March 4, 2011
Safety
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 (Supplement)
SHOW PREVIEW For new products, the latest technology and access to the best minds in the industry, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the place to be this March. The show, held March 22 through 26 in Las Vegas, will host more than 2,000 exhibitors, include a comprehensive education program and launch new events, such as the International Mixer […]
March 3, 2011
Safety
Marketplace
FLEXIBLE FUNNEL Keep oils and fluids from dripping in even the tightest spots with the Form-A-Funnel draining tool from New Pig. The flexible tool bends to fit the space and then holds any shape, keeping fluids off of the shop floor and directing the flow into the drain. The Form-A-Funnel is constructed from moldable aluminum […]
March 2, 2011
Machine control
Topcon introduces 3D GPS systems for wheel loaders
LIVERMORE, Calif. – January 17, 2011 – Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) introduces a new product to its 3D machine control lineup, a machine control package for wheel loaders. Tony Vanneman, TPS construction product marketing manager, said, “This new 3D-MC product combines Topcon’s dual mast GPS system with three TS-1 tilt sensors, the rugged, easy to […]
January 21, 2011
Machine control
Two new SITECH dealers established in Brazil
Two new SITECH Technology Dealers have been established in Brazil. SITECH Sul Brazil and SITECH Noroeste Brazil join the premier network of SITECH dealerships, a global distribution network offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems available to heavy and highway contractors.
January 14, 2011
Machine control
Indonesia opens SITECH Technology Dealer
Trimble has established a SITECH Technology Dealer in Indonesia.
January 4, 2011
Business
Attachments 2010 (Sponsored Information)
Compact trencher maintenance Simple steps to improve performance from your attachment Maintenance matters Skid steer trenching attachments are one of the tools that are commonly thrown into the “I’ll get to that later” pile because they have few moving components. But, a lack of regular maintenance and inspection will result in a significant lack of […]
December 6, 2010
Machine control
Technology
Tech tools Track, control, monitor and easily transfer information By Tom Jackson From pickups to dozers, telematics system tracks anything in your fleet If it’s a machine and it moves, you can track and manage it with the new Navman Wireless Qtanium 300 GPS tracking device. Designed to work with both on-highway trucks and off-road […]
November 9, 2010
Machine control
Topcon names regional sales manager
Topcon Positioning Systems named Mark Jones as construction sales manager for the Northeast region. Prior to joining TPS in 2004 as a machine control specialist for the technical support group, Jones worked for a Topcon distributor in Western Canada where he gained field experience working with private and government road building contractors. At TPS, Jones […]
October 18, 2010
Machine control
SITECH Technology Dealer opens in Mexico
A SITECH technology dealer, SITECH de Occidente, has been established in Western Mexico. SITECH de Occidente now is a part of the worldwide SITECH distribution network, which offers consultative advice on construction technology solutions, customized training, data services, installation, service and technical support. SITECH de Occidente serves contractors in the west central area of Mexico, […]
September 27, 2010
Machine control
Topcon names regional sales manager
Ander Foor was named Midwest regional sales manager of construction for Topcon Positioning Systems. Foor is responsible for working with Topcon dealers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan and parts of Missouri and Kentucky. He previously worked for Positioning Solutions Company of Chicago as the territory manager and machine control specialist. Topcon […]
September 17, 2010
Business
Hemisphere GPS Launches New Earthworks® X300™ Excavator
Scottsdale, AZ — August 23, 2010 — (TSX: HEM) X300 excavator guidance system. Integrating Hemisphere GPS’ patented Crescent® Vector™ GPS compass technology X300 measures and displays three-dimensional excavator positioning to operators, vastly improving excavation proficiency and accuracy and greatly reducing rework. Following the successful release of the X200 full two-dimensional machine guidance system in March […]
September 7, 2010
Roadbuilding
Reporter
Equipment Resurrection 3 tips to get idle equipment ready to go 1. Fight fuel fungus If your diesel engine has been idle for more than three months, you could be facing fungus. Bacterial and fungal growth can clog filters, pumps and fuel lines, and also produce organic acids that speed corrosion. Use a diesel fuel […]
September 6, 2010
Machine control
New Sitech dealer serves Southeast
Sitech established new dealer Sitech South East to serve highway and heavy construction contractors in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Sitech South East provides sales and service of Trimble’s machine control systems and site positioning systems. Sitech South East was formed by Southern Precision and Trimble.
July 15, 2010
Equipment
Land Clearing and Site Prep (Sponsored Information)
Make quick work of a range of jobs with the machines featured in this month’s land clearing and site prep section. With everything from grapples to mulchers to shredders, you can find the tool to get the job done. Easy access Eliminate windrows and washboarding with Roadrunner’s grading blade. A low mounting plate facilitates cab […]
June 25, 2010
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