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Machine Matters
Commercial Pavers Get On Track Asphalt pavers under 125 horsepower increasingly taking on characteristics of their highway-class big brothers By Mike Anderson It’s a small group of mostly niche players that supplies commercial-class asphalt pavers to the North American construction market. But even with BOMAG’s recent decision to exit the paver business, the remaining players […]
February 27, 2012
Business
KPI-JCI hires Dan Riley marketing associate
KPI-JCI hires Dan Riley marketing associate
February 27, 2012
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Contractor of the Year Finalist
Michael Bray Paso Robles, California  Michael Bray Construction Year started: 1991 Number of employees: 12 Annual volume: $3 million Markets served: Site development, commercial paving, utility installation  Spearheading a local online plan room, this central coast California contractor keeps current with jobs while logging time on the road. By Marcia Gruver Doyle  […]
February 27, 2012
Maintenance
Volvo Trucks’ XE13 named top industry innovation in 2011
Volvo Trucks’ XE13 powertrain package has been honored as the North American trucking industry’s most significant technical innovation of 2011. The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) presented Volvo Trucks with the 21st annual TWNA Technical Achievement Award during an award ceremony at the Technology Maintenance Council’s spring meeting in Tampa, Florida. “It’s an incredible […]
February 23, 2012
Business
U.S. construction industry fueling down 3.4 percent year-over-year
Wright Express Corp., a provider of value-based business payment processing and information management solutions, in collaboration with IHS, a global source of information and analysis, has released results of its Wright Express Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI), which indicated a decrease of 3.4 percent in January versus its level the previous year.The Wright Express Construction […]
February 23, 2012
Business
Shell bets big on gas
LNG is the best alternative transportation fuel of the future, company says With a project due to start this summer, Shell has given notice that it intends to develop and promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the best alternative to diesel for the heavy truck transportation market. The first of these projects is centered around […]
February 22, 2012
Maintenance
Wisconsin Kenworth opens dealership in La Crosse
Wisconsin Kenworth has opened a full-service operation in La Crosse. The 15,200 square-foot dealership is located on more than 4.5 acres at 3090 Berlin Drive, near the intersection of Highway 16 and U.S. Interstate 90, off Exit 5 on I-90.  The dealership features 12 service bays, one of which is dedicated to providing […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Eaton upgrades warranty on select reman transmissions
Eaton Corp. has introduced a bundle package for its lineup of remanufactured and aftermarket components that extends the standard two-year warranty coverage of an Eaton Fuller Reman transmission to three years with the combined purchase and installation of an Eaton Advantage Series clutch and Roadranger-approved lubricant. “Because Eaton’s Solo Advantage and Easy Pedal Advantage clutches, […]
February 16, 2012
Safety
Metso to supply bulk materials handling equipment to Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd. in Australia
Metso will supply a tandem rotary railcar dumper to Hamersley Iron Pty. Ltd. in Australia. The equipment will be delivered to Hamersley Iron’s Cape Lambert, Port B iron ore operation in North Western Australia. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The order also includes spare parts, technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning […]
February 9, 2012
Business
AIC awarded $15 million task order by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
AIC awarded $15 million task order by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
February 8, 2012
Maintenance
Illinois snow removal subcontractor wins BOSS plow
Poplar Grove, Ill., snow removal subcontractor Ron Bucci received an extra special Christmas present under the tree this past holiday season courtesy of THE BOSS Snowplow. Bucci learned on Christmas morning that he was the winner of THE BOSS Snowplow’s Ultimate Christmas Giveaway. His prize? The BOSS plow of his choosing. On Jan. 13, Bucci […]
January 30, 2012
Equipment
Maintenance
TIER 4 ENGINES The kind of engine you get in equipment for the next few years will depend on a complex matrix of credits the EPA offers to OEMs. By Tom Jackson While the compliance dates for Tier 4 Final engines are staggered from 2008 to 2015, the majority of the engines used in off-road […]
January 27, 2012
Safety
Machine Matters More
Compact excavators up to demolition work  By Mike Anderson The expanding use of compact excavators in demolition is a main reason why Takeuchi increased the hydraulic flow on a number of machines, including the conventional TB250 and “Full Rotation” TB153FR in the 5-ton range. “When selecting a breaker, it is important to review the […]
January 27, 2012
Business
Wright Tool and SMS Equipment form partnership
Wright Tool and SMS Equipment have formed a partnership in order to expand the benefits of both companies. The partnership will allow SMS Equipment’s maintenance and assembly needs to be met. In this partnership, Wright Tool will function as SMS Equipment’s preferred hand tool supplier for internal use, and the two companies will align their […]
January 27, 2012
Business
Volvo Rents acquires SoCal Rental Equip Rent
Volvo Rents acquired SoCal Rental Equip Rent, a single location construction equipment rental company in Glendora, California, lifting Volvo Rents’ North American total to more than 80 stores in the past 12 months. The acquisition creates the sixth Volvo Rents location in California. “Buying construction equipment requires tremendous capital outlay. A company might buy a […]
January 18, 2012
Maintenance
Reporter
Symposium covers critical equipment issues Coming engine technology will create tougher lubrication challenges, said Len Badal, Chevron Lubricants, speaking at the Chevron Construction Symposium 2011, held in November. One example: piston design changes that reduce the crevice volume. “Low-emission design places greater demands on engine oil due to higher top ring temperatures,” Badal said. Increasing […]
January 10, 2012
Maintenance
On Record
Contractor strategies staying the course Maybe it was the luck of the draw, but when we interviewed contractors for our cover story, we found most of them solidly in the “buy new” category. “We really haven’t changed our strategy,” says Bradford Clubb, president of Flyway Excavating, Lititz, Pennsylvania, with $6.5 million in annual revenues. “Despite […]
January 10, 2012
Equipment
Marketplace
EDITOR’S PICK GRADER DELIVERS MORE HORSEPOWER Perform a variety of jobs including heavy blade work, road maintenance snow removal and precision finishing with Caterpillar’s 120M2 and 12M2 motor graders, which are also available in all-wheel-drive models 120M2 AWD and 12M2 AWD. Variable Horsepower Plus, which delivers additional horsepower in each forward gear 5th through 8th […]
January 10, 2012
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