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Roadtec’s new BF400 side paver is a low-cost method for widening roads and more

Roadtec has launched its first side paver here at World of Asphalt in Nashville, a machine that can be used for road widening, shoulder work, maintenance and repair applications and more. The new BF400, which has been available in Germany for several years and is manufactured by Roadtec partner Astec Industries, features a conveyor belt […]

March 23, 2016

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Roadtec showcases new Tier 4 Final paver, Shuttle Buggy MTV and cold planer at World of Asphalt

At its World of Asphalt booth here in Baltimore, Roadtec is showing attendees three new machines, all of which have been updated with Tier 4 Final engines. First up is the company’s largest Shuttle Buggy Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV), the SB-2500e. It’s powered by a 300-horsepower Cummins QSL 9. Roadtec says the SB-2500e will remain available in a Tier 3 […]

March 18, 2015

Roadtec’s Shuttle Buggy MTV SB-2500e

Astec Industries chairman and former CEO Dr. J. Don Brock dies

Dr. J. Don Brock, co-founder, chairman and former CEO of Astec Industries Inc., passed away March 10 in Chattanooga, Tenn. He had been previously diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer. He was 76. Brock co-founded Astec Industries 1972, and through his leadership guided the company to be comprised of 18 subsidiaries worldwide. He held roughly 100 construction […]

March 11, 2015

Dr. J. Don Brock

Don’t Let America Dead End: Astec launches Highway Trust Fund campaign

Astec Industries is putting pressure on Congress to figure out a long-term Highway Trust Fund plan by launching a campaign titled “Don’t Let America Dead End.” “Time is running out. America’s infrastructure is in desperate need of rebuilding,” the campaign website says. “Without your involvement, the funds to create tens of thousands of jobs and […]

January 21, 2015

Astec Industries announces Q1 2014 results; net sales down 4%, domestic sales up 8%

Astec Industries saw a 4-percent decrease in net sales in the first quarter of 2014, but domestic sales were up 8 percent for the same period, according to results released by the company on Tuesday. The company reported that net sales for the quarter, which ended March 31, were $238.7 million, down 4 percent from […]

April 23, 2014

Astec Industries taps Benjamin G. Brock to succeed father as CEO

Astec Industries announced that it will tap Benjamin G. Brock as the company’s next CEO and President. Brock is the son of Dr. J. Don Brock, the current CEO. J. Don Brock will continue to serve as the Executive Chairman of Astec’s board of directors. Meanwhile, Richard J. Dorris will become the company’s Chief Operating […]

March 12, 2013

American Augers, Trencor retain brand identities after acquisition

American Augers drills and Trencor trenchers will retain their brand identities as they are incorporated into The Charles Machine Works; the media heralds improving metrics but problems and a weak economy remain;Jennifer Hicks spoke with members of the Associated General Contractors of America on four areas the construction industry should continue to watch over .

December 1, 2012

With the American Augers and Trencor acquisition, the Charles Machine Works gains high horsepower directional drills and trenchers.

Ditch Witch adds American Augers drills, Trencor trenchers

The Charles Machine Works gains a line of high horsepower trenchers and directional drills in a deal announced today, buying the American Augers subsidiary and certain assets of Trencor from Astec Industries. The $55 million cash deal, expected to close before the end of the year, adds nine Trencor trencher models and seven American Auger […]

November 5, 2012

Now in the Ditch Witch fold: Trencor T1460 chain trencher.

Road Science

Low-energy asphalt mixes reduce viscosity — without the heat.

August 5, 2012

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Astec discusses market position in India

Four United States-based companies of Astec Industries have hosted two senior executives of Tractors India (TIL) to work toward strengthening Astec’s market position in India. Visitors included Sumit Mazumder, vice chairman and managing director, and Somnath Bhattacharjee, president of material handling solutions equipment and project solutions business at TIL. The guests visited the Telsmith factory […]

July 31, 2012

One II One

A NEW SERIES: ONE II ONE WITH SOME OF THE MOST INTERESTING PEOPLE IN THE BUSINESS: John Latta talks to Dr. Don Brock.

April 1, 2011

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Ohio student team wins 2011 AEM Construction Challenge teen competition

A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.,A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.,A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.,A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.,A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.,A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.,A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.,A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.,A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.,A team of students from Miami Valley Career Technology Center in Clayton, Ohio, has won the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The team competed against 23 other teams from around the United States and Canada for the title. The competition took place March 22-24 in Las Vegas during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.

March 26, 2011

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