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Roadbuilding

TorcUP USA sponsors FAZZT Race Team

Easton, Pa.-based industrial bolting tool manufacturer TorcUP USA is sponsoring the FAZZT Race Team and team driver Alex Tagliani in his Honda Powered No. 77 IndyCar for the balance of the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series. For more information on the FAZZT Race Team and Alex Tagliani go to  www.fazztraceteam.com and www.tagliani.com.

August 20, 2010

Roadbuilding

AEM: Midyear U.S. construction machinery exports up 15 percent compared to 2009

Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment increased in the second quarter of 2010, and total construction machinery exports at midyear were $7.4 billion, a 15-percent gain overall compared to January-June 2009 numbers, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The AEM off-road equipment manufacturing trade group consolidates U.S. Commerce Dept. data with other sources into […]

August 19, 2010

Roadbuilding

Granite Construction VP/general counsel retiring Aug. 31

Granite Construction‘s vice president and general counsel, Michael Futch, will retire on Aug. 31. Terry K. Eller has been named vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective Sept. 1. Eller will also be serving as Granite’s corporate compliance officer. “Mike has been a tremendous asset to our executive management team over the past 14 […]

August 17, 2010

Roadbuilding

Obama signs bill cutting $2.2 billion in highway contract authority

The House of Representatives passed a stimulus bill on Tuesday, Aug. 10 that will rescind $2.2 billion in highway contract authority apportionments from balances held by state transportation departments and President Barack Obama signed the bill into law the same day, according to a report in the AASHTO Journal. The Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance […]

August 16, 2010

Roadbuilding

Advance registrations for ConExpo-Con/Agg, IFPE 2011 expositions open

Advance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates.,Advance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates.,Advance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates.,Advance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates.,Advance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates.,Advance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates.,Advance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates.,Advance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates.

August 16, 2010

Business

Advance registrations for ConExpo-Con/Agg, IFPE 2011 expositions open

Advance registration is now open for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2011 expositions. One registration allows access to the exhibits of both shows, and advance registration saves more than 35 percent off the onsite rates. Attendees can also register in advance for the shows’ many educational opportunities as well as obtain housing accommodations. You must first […]

August 13, 2010

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Obama signs bill cutting $2.2 billion in highway contract authority

The House of Representatives passed a stimulus bill on Tuesday, Aug. 10 that will rescind $2.2 billion in highway contract authority apportionments from balances held by state transportation departments and President Barack Obama signed the bill into law the same day, according to a report in the AASHTO Journal. The Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance […]

August 13, 2010

Construction Equipment

Historical Construction Equipment Association launches membership drive

The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the construction, dredging and surface mining equipment industries, has launched a membership drive. Along with promoting individual memberships, contractors, dealers, producers and equipment manufacturers are being invited to join as corporate members. Corporate members designate up to five of […]

August 13, 2010

Maintenance

LaHood names projects eligible for ‘Marine Highway’ funding

Just four months after unveiling the America’s Marine Highway Program, a new initiative to move more cargo on the water rather than on crowded highways, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Aug. 11 his selection of marine highway corridors and an initial eight projects and six initiatives along the corridors that will be eligible […]

August 11, 2010

Construction Equipment

Holt Cat names Garrett Countryman as transportation manage

Holt Cat has named Garrett Countryman as its transportation manager. Holt Cat is the Caterpillar equipment and engine dealer for South, Central, North and North East Texas. Countryman will be responsible for managing Holt’s heavy equipment transportation operations. Garrett, who has been with Holt Cat for two years, was previously parts warehouse supervisor in San […]

August 10, 2010

Roadbuilding

Topcon appoints Di Federico to exec committee

Ivan Di Federico, who was recently named chief strategy officer of Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS), has been selected to join the Topcon Corporation executive committee for the Tokyo-based positioning business unit. Di Federico, formerly senior vice president for global engineering, is only the second person of non-Japanese descent to be named to the corporation’s executive […]

August 9, 2010

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7 states get $9.7 million for congestion relief

Seven states will receive more than $9.7 million as part of a national program to encourage innovative strategies to relieve congestion, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). California, Florida, North Carolina, Minnesota, Texas, Virginia and Washington received grants for 10 projects under the FHWA’s Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP). “Value pricing” refers to varying […]

August 6, 2010