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Contractor of the Year Finalist: James P.
James “Pat” McGlinchy is not an Alaska native – he grew up 60 miles north of Seattle – but you couldn’t tell it now. Raised on a farm, he had the dream of coming to Alaska, and jumped on it when college came. “I had learned how to fly small airplanes, and so I came […]
January 31, 2008
Maintenance
Product Focus: Tracks and tires
Enhance cornering and grip with mixed service tire Goodyear’s Unisteel G287 MSA mixed service tire has an improved belt package, wide footprint and flat tread radius that provides up to 20-percent improvement in cornering and grip, compared to previous models. High-mileage tread compounds and a computer-generated tread design lengthens tire life and provides traction for […]
January 31, 2008
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Business
MEC appoints business development director, director of marketing
MEC Aerial Platforms has named Steve Citron as the company’s director of business development. Citron has 26 years of experience in the aerial work platform industry, including 20 years with Genie Industries, where he held project and product management responsibilities for the development and ongoing maintenance of a multi-line product portfolio that represented nearly a […]
January 24, 2008
Maintenance
Cat makes tracking and management systems standard for 2008 equipment
Caterpillar plans to make EquipmentManager and Product Link standard on most of its new core, mining and industrial machines, especially on machines in the Canadian and U.S. markets. EquipmentManager is a Web-based application that combines indicators from machines with tools like maintenance scheduling and mapping to provide information about events that require attention. Product Link […]
January 8, 2008
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Terry and Cinda Alexander – January 2008
Shortly after Terry Alexander opened Strata Construction, a general contractor approached him at church asking how he had amassed such a large fleet of new Mack trucks in such a short time. He wondered at seeing trucks emblazoned with the company’s logo “all over town”, as he put it. Terry had to hide his smile. […]
January 3, 2008
Business
Cover Story: 2008 Innovations
John Deere NeverGrease It means just what it says – never grease a wheel loader pin joint again. There’s no way around it: keeping wheel loader pin joints properly greased is a pain. First, you have to manage whether or not it gets done – and on a daily basis. Then you’re never sure if […]
January 1, 2008
Safety
Rent Smart: Rent, lease or buy?
Chances are, you’ve made the rent, lease or buy decision several times by now. But what makes one alternative trump the others? Not everyone’s financial situation and rate of use will be similar, so experts offer a few tips to help determine whether you’re in it for the long – or short – haul. Renting […]
January 1, 2008
Business
O&O Checkpoint: Owning and operating costs
In a capital-intensive business like earthmoving and construction knowing your costs is crucial to success. You have to calculate the exact amount you spend running your machines. Otherwise you can’t price your work right. Guess or round off numbers and you could bid too high or be going broke and not know it for six […]
January 1, 2008
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Wally and Mike Mundy
Like many people who are passionate about their work, Wally began his career in grade school. Born and raised in Aurora, a suburb 42 miles southwest of Chicago, then 9-year-old Wally earned spending money mowing lawns in his neighborhood. His customer base grew and provided him income through his college years. After serving in the […]
January 1, 2008
Business
’08 World of Concrete Supplement
With more than 900,000 square feet of exhibits, 1,739 exhibitors and 91,628 registrants, World of Concrete 2007 was the largest event in the show’s 33-year history. This year’s show promises to be even bigger and better. The January 22-25 event in Las Vegas will feature new products, the latest technologies, 90-minute and 3-hour seminars, indoor […]
January 1, 2008
Business
First Word: Time for learning
The first quarter of 2008 is a great time to reward key employees (and yourself) with a trip to an industry trade show. Thanks to the ever-expanding educational opportunities at these events, sending managers to a show can serve not only as a pat on the back for a job well done, but as a […]
January 1, 2008
Maintenance
Product Focus: Pull-behind scrapers
Scraper cuts roads 2 inches deep and eliminates washboards Maintain haul roads, perform final grades on construction projects and compact and shape fill areas with Double D Manufacturing’s Grade King Series leveling scrapers. Available in widths from 10 to 16 feet, the scraper can be towed behind either rubber-tired or track-type tractors. A cutting bar […]
January 1, 2008
Equipment
Rid diesel particulate filters of build-up within minutes
The AeroClean System, developed by emissions control manufacturer CleanAir Systems, offers fleet managers a solution for filter maintenance. The enclosed cleaning system rids diesel particulate filters of collected ash within 15 minutes without using heat or electricity, requiring only a compressed air source. High heat methods can cause thermal shock, or melt or crack filters. […]
December 19, 2007
Safety
Engine Notebook: MTU-Detroit Diesel Series 4000, Tier 2
Say you have 300 or 400 tons of material to move every 30 minutes and you’ve got to do it more than two miles above sea level using an engine that must meet stringent emissions levels. It’s a tall order, and this spring MTU-Detroit Diesel introduced the Tier 2 Series 4000 to meet the challenge. […]
December 7, 2007
Maintenance
Rent Smart: Smooth operators
Currently, the 3-ton smooth tandem drum vibratory compactor with a drum width of 47 inches is the most sought-after rental machine in this category because of its compact, yet versatile size, according to rental companies. “It offers enough maneuverability, productivity and basic capabilities to satisfy most needs,” says Bill Locklin, vice president, southwest region, United […]
December 6, 2007
Equipment
Maintenance: Going RETROfit
Today’s trucks and new equipment produce a fraction of the exhaust emissions of models sold just five years ago. But for air quality regulators in many areas of the country, that’s not enough. While there is no federal requirement to clean up older diesel engines, many states are moving towards these goals and several cities […]
December 6, 2007
Safety
ICUEE Overview
The 2007 International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo, held in Louisville, Kentucky, in October, attracted more than 17,900 attendees, a 9.5 percent increase over the last event, according to the show’s sponsor the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Here are some of the products that debuted at the event: Control Bobcat loaders remotely In a matter […]
December 6, 2007
Business
Sponsored Information: 2007 Attachments Supplement
Allu SM Screener-Crusher helps bring natural gas to eastern Kentucky Gary “Red” Bailes of Leslie Equipment puts his pickup truck into four-wheel drive and heads up the almost vertical slope of the construction right-of-way to where ST Pipeline workers install the Big Sandy Pipeline. Building a 68-mile pipeline in the rugged mountains of eastern Kentucky […]
December 6, 2007
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