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Off-highway transmissions increase vehicle speed
Poclain Hydraulics’ new Speed+ off-highway transmission is suitable for any vehicle needing higher speed for travel between two points. The transmission is based on Poclain’s new MW range of three- or four-speed, multi-displacement motors, which are capable of rotational speeds up to 250 rpm. The MW motor also incorporates heavy-duty bearing supports for heavy vehicles […]
July 6, 2005
Business
Lead in construction standard reopens for review
OSHA is looking to the construction industry for advice about a lead hazard regulation that went into effect in 1993. Agency officials announced June 5 they would accept comments concerning the standard through Sept. 6. Upon review, they will determine if the law should be amended or if it is even necessary. According to a […]
July 5, 2005
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JLG announces business alignment
JLG has launched an organizational alignment the company says will support initiatives to grow its service operations, diversify channels to market and bring increased focus to its Six Sigma program. The company will expand its ServicePLUS operations, started in Houston, into the Mid-Atlantic region. The ServicePLUS umbrella will include JLG’s commercial equipment services operations in […]
July 5, 2005
Safety
United Rentals opens branches, adds to board of directors
United Rentals announced June 1 it has opened a trench safety branch in Indianapolis and a regular branch in Lufkin, Texas. The trench safety branch will rent trench shields, shoring systems, slide rail systems and steel crossing plates, as well as confined space products and other trench safety equipment. The company also offers 24-hour emergency […]
June 21, 2005
Maintenance
Hoss Equipment hires rebuild program manager
Hoss Equipment has hired Clint Preston to direct the day-to-day operations of its custom rebuild program, which focuses primarily on complete rebuilding of large Caterpillar equipment. Ed Landers, vice president of operations for Hoss, said Preston brings to the position a wealth of equipment maintenance and rebuilding experience gained through 25 years of hands-on experience […]
June 21, 2005
Business
Freightliner names plant manager
Freightliner has named Mike McCurry manager of the company’s Mount Holly, N.C., truck manufacturing plant, which produces medium-duty and vocational trucks including the Business Class M2 line of Class 5-8 vehicles. In his new job, McCurry will be responsible for the scope of plant operations including production, quality, materials, facilities engineering, human resources and maintenance. […]
June 13, 2005
Maintenance
Electric screeds offered in commercial-class pavers
LeeBoy has added an electrically heated screed option, popular in big highway-class pavers, for its commercial-class paver models 8816, 8515 and 8500. The Legend Screed System eliminates the fumes, propane tanks and maintenance required to run a gas-heated screed. Additionally, the electric screed provides an even heat with no cold spots, which gives you more […]
June 13, 2005
Maintenance
U.S. cement shortage could worsen this year
The summer season of foundation pouring and road building is just beginning to heat up and contractors and concrete suppliers across the country are already reporting delays and looming layoffs due to cement shortages. The Portland Cement Association estimates cement consumption will increase 3 percent in 2005, reaching a record level of 123.4 million metric […]
June 9, 2005
Safety
Study: One-quarter of U.S. roads in substandard shape
Approximately one in four miles of the nation’s major roads — interstates, freeways and local roads — are in substandard condition according to a Washington, D.C.-based transportation research group. TRIP‘s study, Rough Ride Ahead: Metro Areas with the Roughest Rides and Strategies to Make Our Roads Smoother, found the top three metro areas with the […]
June 8, 2005
Business
Construction fleets report high maintenance costs
Managers of construction truck fleets reported the second highest per-mile maintenance expenses in an annual study published by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. In the report, “2005 Heavy Duty Truck Maintenance in the U.S.A.,” construction fleets racked up an average per-mile maintenance cost of 20 cents. Owner/operators, who reported an average of 25 cents per […]
June 6, 2005
Maintenance
Rack-and-pinion drive system highlights Vermeer directional drill upgrades
Vermeer’s D24x40 Series II directional drill features a self-contained design layout to ensure optimal manpower efficiency. A 125-horsepower John Deere diesel engine provides powerful spindle torque for tough drilling conditions, while the rack-and-pinion drive system eliminates the need for chain maintenance and features bolt-on gear sections to simplify replacement demands when compared to welded sections. […]
June 6, 2005
Workforce
Federal grant to promote construction trades
To combat an anticipated worker shortage, construction industry organizations have teamed up with the Department of Labor to launch a national initiative to increase awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades. “Skills to Build America’s Future,” a partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Heavy & […]
June 3, 2005
Maintenance
Customer-driven upgrades for S-Series Oshkosh mixers
Several “real-world” enhancements have been added to Oshkosh Truck’s S-Series front-discharge mixer trucks. An improved hood with separate stop lights and turn signals has been added, giving the truck more modern styling and enhanced headlight efficiency. Pedestal-to-pedestal covered wiring now increases the overall durability of the truck’s electrical system. At the same time, the engine […]
June 2, 2005
Business
National Public Works Week to honor workers and raise awareness
The men and women who design, build, maintain and operate public works projects are being honored during National Public Works Week May 15-21. The American Public Works Association has sponsored the celebration and educational campaign for 45 years. Last year APWA added a Washington, D.C., outreach component to the week, responding to what it says […]
June 1, 2005
Business
Freightliner details new Business Class M2 V options
Freightliner Trucks has announced a collection of new options for its Business Class M2 106V and 112V trucks. For severe-duty applications, owners can now spec a one-piece, heavier-duty bumper. The bumper is crafted from 11/4-inch-thick solid steel and is available in painted or chrome versions. For applications in which the truck’s hood cannot be raised […]
June 1, 2005
Maintenance
Atlas Copco touts Krupp percussion technology
Atlas Copco‘s MB 700 hydraulic breaker attachment has a service weight of 1,650 pounds and is designed for light demolition work, foundation removal and secondary rock breaking and trenching. The MB 700 can be used on excavators in the 10- to 18-metric-ton-weight class to deliver high single-blow energy and efficient impact frequency with a hydraulic […]
May 25, 2005
Maintenance
Clement Industries appoints sales manager
Clement Industries has named Larry Smith Southwest regional sales manager. He will work with members of the Clement distributor network in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada as well as with the company’s vice president of sales and marketing. Smith graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in marketing/accounting. He […]
May 15, 2005
Maintenance
Pettibone upgrades product line with GlobalTracs
All material handling machines coming off Pettibone’s production line will now come standard with Qualcomm’s GlobalTracs GPS-based equipment management system. The system collects and then transmits machine information to a datacenter both dealers and customers can access via the Internet. It will allow Pettibone dealers to easily locate machines in the field, track machine hours […]
May 12, 2005
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