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Terex appoints new Western region manager
Terex Roadbuilding named Graeme Heppenstall as the new Western region district manager. Heppenstall has responsibilities for the company’s mobile, plant and landfill equipment in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado. He represents the road building and landfill equipment lines. With a work history encompassing rental, dealer and manufacturing environments, Heppenstall has more than […]
October 1, 2010
Technology
United Rentals creates mobile site
United Rentals launched a new mobile Web site that provides one-touch access to its equipment rental fleet and customer service team. The mobile version of unitedrentals.com uses a phone interface that allows customers to search for equipment, request rental quotes and locate nearby branches via the GPS on their mobile phones. Access to the new […]
September 27, 2010
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SITECH Technology Dealer opens in Mexico
A SITECH technology dealer, SITECH de Occidente, has been established in Western Mexico. SITECH de Occidente now is a part of the worldwide SITECH distribution network, which offers consultative advice on construction technology solutions, customized training, data services, installation, service and technical support. SITECH de Occidente serves contractors in the west central area of Mexico, […]
September 27, 2010
Technology
Pac Machine now carries mobile generators
Doosan Portable Power named Pac Machine of Sacramento, California, an authorized dealer of its line of mobile generators for the greater Sacramento area. Pac Machine will now offer 10 models of mobile generators ranging from 25 kilo volt amperes to 570 kilo volt amperes. Pac Machine handles sales, rental and service and provides pumps and […]
September 27, 2010
Technology
Kenneth C. Hover new ACI president
Kenneth C. Hover, Ph.D., P.E., is the new president of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), assuming the post of president of the Institute after the passing of ACI President Richard D. Stehly on Sept. 18, 2010. In accordance with the bylaws of the Institute, in the event that a current president is no longer able […]
September 27, 2010
Business
MWV launches ‘Behind the Screed’ warm-mix asphalt blog
WV Specialty Chemicals Division has launched “Behind the Screed,” a blog site dedicated to communicating new advances in MWV Evotherm warm-mix additive. Warm-mix asphalt has many documented benefits to the environment, to paving contractors and to construction professionals who work in the asphalt industry on a daily basis, and the new Website will highlight them. […]
September 27, 2010
Equipment
Deere engines receive Tier 4 certification
John Deere Power Systems’ PowerTech PVX 6.8-liter above 130 kilowatts and PowerTech PSX 6.8-liter engine have received EPA Interim Tier 4 and EU Stage III B certification. John Deere’s PowerTech PVX and PSX 9.0-liter engine models were the first engines to receive EPA and EU Interim Tier 4/Stage III B certification early this year. Interim […]
September 23, 2010
Business
OSHA awards $2.75 million in grants for fall protection
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Sept. 22 awarded $2.75 million in Susan Harwood Targeted Topic Training Grants to 16 organizations, including nonprofit and community/faith-based groups, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, and colleges and universities. The University of Alabama will use grant funds to develop and implement […]
September 23, 2010
Technology
2010 Big Beam design contest winners announced
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI’s) Student Education Judging Committee recently selected the winners of the Engineering Student Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Contest. First-place winners from each of the six PCI zones, along with the first-place winner in the international category (known as Zone 7), competed for the overall championship. PCI’s […]
September 22, 2010
Safety
Study: Roads less safe than 5 years ago, motorists say
Fifty-two percent of drivers said they feel less safe on the roads now than they did five years ago, according to the third-annual 2010 Traffic Safety Culture Index released Sept. 20 by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The leading reason cited by American drivers was distracted driving, with 88 percent of motorists rating drivers […]
September 21, 2010
Technology
Superior opens welding training center
Superior Industries established its in-house, state-of-the-art welding training center, which trains both current and new employees in the latest welding technologies. The on-campus facility houses a classroom, library and lab with eight welding and two grinding booths. Employees can raise skill levels with a comprehensive focus on welding techniques such as shielded metal arc, gas […]
September 21, 2010
Maintenance
Volvo machines now come with CareTrack
Volvo Construction Equipment machines – wheel loaders over 10 tonnes, articulated haulers, excavators over 12 tons and motor graders – in the U.S. and Canada will come standard-equipped with CareTrack, Volvo’s telematics system. CareTrack facilitates mapping and tracking, monitors machine utilization and fuel consumption and manages maintenance costs. The system communicates using a GSM/GPRS mobile […]
September 21, 2010
Technology
Green Truck launches Web site
The Green Truck Association announced the launch of its Web site, www.greentruckassociation.com, which functions as the central clearinghouse for the development and deployment of green trucks. The GTA Web site provides updated information about green products and technologies relating to the commercial truck industry. The list of the newly appointed board of directors is also […]
September 21, 2010
Technology
Trelleborg expands production in Sri Lanka
Trelleborg AB opened the enlarged production unit at Trelleborg Wheel Systems outside Colombo, Sri Lanka. This unit, now consolidated to Sri Lanka, produces solid industrial and pneumatic tires primarily for industrial applications: airports, ports and storage facilities. This unit also has been expanded and streamlined using entirely new technology for this type of tire. Trelleborg’s […]
September 20, 2010
Business
Find out who won the Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named the recipients of its 20th annual “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada. The awards program encourages high-quality workmanship in every concrete pavement project and serves as a forum for sharing information about highly successful projects. Projects are […]
September 17, 2010
Machine control
Topcon names regional sales manager
Ander Foor was named Midwest regional sales manager of construction for Topcon Positioning Systems. Foor is responsible for working with Topcon dealers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan and parts of Missouri and Kentucky. He previously worked for Positioning Solutions Company of Chicago as the territory manager and machine control specialist. Topcon […]
September 17, 2010
Roadbuilding
About Randall-Reilly
Founded in 1934, Randall-Reilly Publishing is the premier business-to-business media company focused on the trucking, construction and industrial markets. Randall-Reilly’s construction division covers the highway and heavy construction, landscaping and used equipment markets. The company’s trucking division serves the fleet, owner-operator, recruitment, truck stop, used truck and trailer, dealer and heavy-duty aftermarket segments, with the […]
September 16, 2010
Technology
Hanson Building Products revamps management
Heavy building products manufacturer Hanson Building Products North America, has changed its management structure to align with its sustainability vision, “Building on the past. Restoring the balance. Creating the future.” Mark Carpenter has been named senior vice president, Hanson Building Products West Region, and Julie Porter has been appointed vice president of marketing and sustainability, […]
September 15, 2010
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