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Technology

Maxwell systems adds Web login to ProContractorMX project management software (WOC 2013)

Back in January, Maxwell Systems added Web-based access to its ProContractorMX software. The company detailed the software briefly during a press event at World of Concrete. ProContractorMX vertically integrates the entire process of a project, said Jere Richardson, Maxwell’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The software shares updates and changes to project data instantly […]

February 6, 2013

Gear

Bosch introduces more powerful Brute Turbo breaker hammer at World of Concrete

Bosch launched an upgrade to its popular Brute breaker hammer at World of Concrete Wednesday, featuring 23 percent more impact energy that the previous Brute. The BH277OVCD Brute Turbo weighs just 63 pounds and delivers an EPTA impact energy of 43 foot-pounds. A longer air cushion in the hammer mechanism reduces vibration at the source, […]

February 6, 2013

Technology

Topcon announces HiPer V site receiver, discusses HiPer SR at World of Concrete

Topcon has announced the latest addition to its HiPer integrated receivers at World of Concrete with the HiPer V. The HiPer V is an upgrade to the HiPer 2 site receiver by adding Topcon’s Vanguard GNSS (Global Navigation Syatellite System) signal tracking and processing technology. Topcon’s Scott Langbein noted that the HiPer V’s full UHF […]

February 6, 2013

Gear

Subaru announces 35- and 40-hp big block gas engines (WOC 2013)

Subaru Industrial Engines will introduce two new big block V-Twin engines this year in the 35-horsepower EH90 and the 40-horsepower EH99. Both the EH90 and EH99 are 999cc four-cycle overhead valve gasoline engines that feature an oversized air filter for use in harsh, dusty environments. Dave Frank, Subaru Industrial Power Products (SIP) Vice President of […]

February 6, 2013

Gear

Case 521F wheel loader boosts fuel efficiency 12 percent (WOC 2013)

Case announced its new 521F wheel loader during World of Concrete Tuesday, a machine the company says increases fuel efficiency 12 percent over the 521E while offering faster acceleration. Available in the standard Z-bar configuration, but also in extended reach and tool-carrier models, the 521F is powered along by a 4.5-liter Tier 4 interim-complaint Case […]

February 6, 2013

Gear

Terex intros two mixer trucks at World of Concrete after economy forces production halt

Despite a “tenuous economy” and uncertainly in the marketplace, Terex Roadbuilding introduced two new front discharge mixer trucks at World of Concrete 2013 – FD5000 “Great Lakes” front discharge mixer truck and the DB6000 front discharge mixer truck. These introductions signify a resurgence for Terex back into the marketplace and confidence of a significant […]

February 6, 2013

Gear

Briggs & Stratton refines Vanguard line of engines for traveling contractors (WOC 2013)

Dan Roche, marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power, brought us up to speed on a couple of  improvements to the company’s Vanguard line of commercial engines today According to Roche, contractors are traveling further distances than ever before to work on jobs. On gravity-fed fuel systems common to single-cylinder engines, if the crew […]

February 5, 2013

Gear

Cummins introduces 2013 engines at World of Concrete

Cummins is displaying its 2013 engine lineup, including its clean diesel ISX12 and ISL9 and Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine, at World of Concrete here in Las Vegas. Cummins 2013 ISX12 and ISL9 on-highway diesel engines provide up to 2 percent better fuel economy than the 2012 model year engines by using XPI […]

February 5, 2013

Business

PCA Pres: “Pendulum is swinging back” for construction industry (WOC 2013)

You don’t usually get a pair of sunglasses at a press conference. And, given the recent tough years for the construction industry, receiving a pair at Portland Cement Association’s World of Concrete press event as a way of saying “a bright future is ahead,” was a bit of a suprise. Chief Economist and new PCA […]

February 5, 2013

Gear

Stihl launches Rock Boss chainsaw-type concrete saw (WOC 2013)

Stihl introduced a new chainsaw type concrete saw, the Rock Boss 461 today here in Las Vegas at the World of Concrete. The Rock Boss can cut 15.7 inches deep and uses 20 percent less fuel than comparable two stroke engines, says Dan Pherson, product manager (pictured above with the Rock Boss), industrial & […]

February 5, 2013

Home

Ram becomes official truck of Bosch Power Tools (WOC 2013)

In an agreement that started at last year’s World of Concrete, Bosch Power Tools and Ram Truck have formed a marketing partnership that will see several forms, including cross promotion of a truck sweepstakes and joint product development. Bosch’s Christian Heine and Ram’s Robert Hegbloom made the announcement. “This helps strengthen both of our brands,” says […]

February 5, 2013

Gear

Caterpillar announces 450F backhoe with 5% more horsepower (WOC 2013)

Caterpillar started World of Concrete 2013 with a bang by announcing the new four-wheel-drive 450F backhoe during a press conference Monday night. Available in the second quarter of 2013, the 450F is designed for “big city markets,’ says Sherrie Carter with Caterpillar, offering lower noise and excelling in applications that require hammers or bucket thumbs. […]

February 5, 2013