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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases work plan for fiscal 2011 civil works appropriation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has released its work plan for the Army Civil Works program through the end of fiscal year 2011 (FY11). The work plan details how USACE will execute the $5.065 billion Civil Works appropriation it received on April 15 when President Barack Obama signed Public Law 112-10, the Department […]
May 23, 2011
Business
Report: Speed up economy three decades by investing in mega-event related infrastructure
A new report released by PwC US –”Game on: Mega-event infrastructure opportunities” – highlights how investment in mega-event-related infrastructure can accelerate economic development in a country by as much as three decades. According to PwC, winners of mega-event bids should begin planning far ahead of the actual event, often a decade or longer in advance, […]
May 18, 2011
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November 1, 2025
Business
ARB launches loan program for off road diesel vehicles
The California Air Resources Board has launched a loan program to help the state’s small businesses achieve early compliance with the board’s off-road diesel regulations. In partnership with the California Pollution Control Financing Authority, $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will be available. The funds are available to upgrade off-road diesel vehicles used in […]
May 10, 2011
Safety
LaHood announces $2 billion in high-speed rail awards
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on May 6 announced $2 billion in high-speed rail awards providing an unprecedented investment to speed up trains in the Northeast Corridor, expand service in the Midwest and provide new, state-of-the-art locomotives and rail cars as part of the Administration’s plan to transform travel in America. Twenty-four states, the District […]
May 9, 2011
Maintenance
Vulcan awards Applied Industrial Technologies
Vulcan Materials Co. has recognized Applied Industrial Technologies for its services in 2010 with a Gold Alliance Supplier Award.
May 6, 2011
Maintenance
Eagle Materials earns $462.2 million in revenue in FY 2011
Eagle Materials Inc. on May 5 reported financial results for fiscal year 2011 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2011. Notable items for the fiscal year and quarter include the following: * Fiscal year 2011 revenues of $462.2 million. * Fiscal year 2011 net earnings of $14.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted share. * Net debt-to-total capitalization ratio of 38 percent compared to 40 percent a year ago * Fourth quarter revenues of $95.4 million. * Fourth quarter net loss of $10.8 million, or $0.25 loss per diluted share.
May 6, 2011
Maintenance
Transpo, E-Bond Epoxies enter into multi-state marketing agreement
Transpo Industries, Inc. and E-Bond Epoxies Inc. have entered into a multi-state marketing agreement. Transpo will be responsible for marketing E-Bond’s 526 Epoxy Multi-Layer Rapid Set Skid-Resistant Polymer Concrete for bridge and parking decks in 36 states across the U.S.
May 6, 2011
Business
Vulcan Materials Q1 results released
Vulcan Materials Co., the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. A quick recap: First Quarter Summary and Comparisons with the Prior Year Freight-adjusted aggregates pricing approximated the prior year level. Aggregates shipments declined about 3 percent, reflecting varied market conditions across our footprint as well […]
May 5, 2011
Business
CONEXPO/CONAGG 2011
CONEXPO-CON/AGG What it means to you and the future of the industry Staff Reports With a backdrop of 20-percent construction unemployment and two years of abysmal machine sales, the tri-annual heavy equipment trade show CONEXPO-CON/AGG opened on March 22nd, in Las Vegas – ground zero in the housing bust and a town still reeling from […]
May 4, 2011
Maintenance
EDGE 40” Cold Planers for Smooth, Precise Milling
CEAttachments, Inc., a global supplier of attachments for compact equipment, features it’s most advanced Cold Planer for efficiently milling concrete or asphalt. It’s heavy-duty, rugged design makes this powerhouse attachment an invaluable tool for road construction and maintenance. The EDGE 40” Cold Planer features a high torque planetary gearbox for high-flow skid-steer loaders. Road maintenance […]
May 4, 2011
Maintenance
Global Sweeping Solutions, Python partner
Python Manufacturing Inc. and Global Sweeping Solutions have partnered to expand Python Manufacturing’s presence in the North American road maintenance equipment market. Python lends its more than 40 years experience in engineering and manufacturing quality street sweeping and road maintenance equipment. Global Sweeping Solutions, based in San Bernardino, California, has a product distribution network that […]
May 3, 2011
Safety
TRIP releases report: ‘Future Mobility in Missouri: Meeting the State’s Needs for Safe and Efficient Mobility’
A new report finds that additional transportation funding has allowed Missouri to accelerate bridge repair and replacement, pavement improvements, and safety upgrades. However, deficiencies remain on Missouri’s surface transportation system and recent gains could be lost without continued support for transportation maintenance, improvement and expansion. The report, “Future Mobility in Missouri: Meeting the State’s Needs […]
April 28, 2011
Safety
Caltrans holds memorial at State Capitol honoring 175 fallen workers
At its 21st Annual Workers Memorial held on April 28 at the State Capitol, Caltrans honored its 175 employees who were killed on the job, including Gary Smith, a maintenance worker killed last year by a suspected drunk driver on Highway 99 north of Chico.
April 28, 2011
Business
FTA signs $474 million funding agreement, largest public works project in Minnesota history
Minnesotans will soon have the option of taking light rail transit along the 11-mile Central Corridor that links the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the region, thanks to a $474 million funding agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council.
April 27, 2011
Maintenance
Fecon hires technical service advisor
Fecon Inc. is proud to announce Mike Karre as the newest addition to their product support team. Karre’s responsibilities will include traveling within Fecon’s dealer network to provide technical support and to assist with new machine deliveries and start-ups. Karre joins Fecon with ten plus years of service experience; most recently he worked for a Komatsu […]
April 25, 2011
Safety
Hino Trucks named 2011 Medium-Duty Commercial Truck of the Year
Hino Trucks 338 model took home the 2011 Medium Duty Commercial Truck of the Year award, the second year in a row that the American Truck Dealers (ATD) division of the NADA has recognized Hino with this honor. In 2010, Hino's 268 model received the same accolade in 2010. The trucks were judged on innovation, design, fuel economy, driver and owner satisfaction, ease of maintenance and safety.
April 25, 2011
Equipment
New Cat® 950K and 962K Wheel Loaders Offer High Performance and Low Emissions
Two new wheel loaders from Caterpillar, the 950K and 962K feature engines certified as meeting US EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB emissions standards while delivering high performance, long life, excellent fuel efficiency and low operating costs. Each loader features many improvements including a new operator station, optimized Z-bar linkage, Performance Series Buckets […]
April 1, 2011
Maintenance
New Small Wheel Loader Options from Caterpillar Equip Machines for Waste, Industrial and Batch Plant Applications, and New Performance Series Buckets Boost Productivity in Production Work
Cat® small wheel loaders are now available with a number of new guarding options, a new cab filtration system, a reversing lighting package, and new remote breathers for drive train components. Also, new Performance Series Buckets for small wheel loaders mate with Cat Fusion™ Couplers and deliver productivity improvements of more than 5 percent due […]
April 1, 2011
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