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Success Stories
Steve Cosper, Granite Contracting, Contractor of the Year, 2012
By Tom Jackson Steve Cosper got his love of construction as a teenager working summer jobs. But it was his keen appreciation for financial management and an aggressive use of digital technology that helped his company survive the recession. Dusting off bluetops for a highway contractor in the hot Alabama sun may not seem like […]
April 29, 2012
Technology
Product Report
Z7 loaders sport new styling Kawasaki intros first two models of 15-machine lineup By Tom Jackson Shipments started this April on the first two models of Kawasaki’s Z7 wheel loader lineup, the 85Z7 and the 90Z7. These will be joined by four additional Z7 machines by the end of this year, with an eventual 15 […]
April 28, 2012
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Technology
Nonresidential fixed investment drops 12% in Q1 2012
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) says that nonresidential fixed investment in structures dropped 12 percent in the first quarter of 2012 following a 0.9 percent decrease in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the April 27 Department of Commerce Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report. ABC reports that nonresidential fixed investment in equipment and […]
April 27, 2012
Business
Maintenance
Fleet managers SPEAK OUT on the technician shortage What are the problems, what are the solutions … if any? By Tom Jackson Doug King knows all too well that good diesel mechanics are hard to find. King is an Association of Equipment Management Professionals, Certified Equipment Manager* who oversees more than 900 pieces of heavy […]
April 27, 2012
Safety
ARTBA: Innovation ‘driving force’ to reduce roadway construction zone accidents
Innovation should be the driving force behind creation of new strategies to help reduce the nearly 600 deaths and 40,000 injuries that occur annually in roadway construction zones. That’s the central message for National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) being delivered by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) top safety expert. The 2012 […]
April 26, 2012
Driver/operator coaching/training
Terex Utilities launches new website
Terex Utilities has launched its new website — www.terexutilities.com, which is designed to provide site visitors with fast, efficient and easily accessible information. This new website offers simple navigation options, detailed product specifications and direct access to Terex Utilities-related content. The website offers technical data and specifications on Terex utilities equipment, Terex Equipment Services locations, […]
April 26, 2012
Business
Terex 1Q sales increase 16% over 2011
Terex announced first quarter net sales of $1,819.4 million, an increase of 44.8% from $1,256.2 million in the first quarter of 2011. Excluding the impact of the acquisition of Demag Cranes, net sales increased approximately 16% from the comparable prior year period. “We are pleased that 2012 is developing as planned,” stated Ron DeFeo, Terex […]
April 26, 2012
Safety
Hyundai Construction Offers a New Mid-Size Crawler Excavator
(Norcross, GA)— Hyundai Construction Equipmet is proud to introduce the newest offering in its line of Robex 210 crawler excavators…the R210LC-9. It’s part of Hyundai’s new 9 Series of construction equipment that provides operators many improved features and benefits including optimized safety, enhanced technology and operator comfort, reduced operating costs and an extended life of […]
April 25, 2012
Equipment
Deere joins the SCR camp
John Deere Power Systems is showing its PowerTech PSS 9L, Tier 4 Final engine at Intermat this week. The company’s formula for reducing emissions in the 75 horsepower and above catagory include enhanced electronic controls, a diesel oxidation catalyst, a diesel particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction system. When combined with cooled EGR technology Deere’s […]
April 24, 2012
Equipment
New Holland touts SCR foresight
“We feel we’re ahead of the Tier 4 Final game because we chose SCR early,” said Mario Gasparri, president, CNH Construction, speaking at a New Holland press conference today. The company says it has learned the ins and outs of SCR technology from sister company Iveco‘s truck engine experience. The Tier 4 Final engine will […]
April 24, 2012
Business
Penn State chooses Parsons exec as 2012 Outstanding Engineering Alumnus
Thomas L. “Tom” Roell, group executive for operations and risk at Parsons, has been selected as one of 13 Outstanding Engineering Alumni for 2012 by Pennsylvania State University’s (Penn State’s) College of Engineering.
April 19, 2012
Maintenance
Take Two: House passes another SAFETEA-LU extension
The House of Representatives passed the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II, on April 18 by a vote of 293 to 127. Included in the extension is language to transfer the authority to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project from the Department of State to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Under the […]
April 18, 2012
Telematics
Intermat highlights: Day 2
Highlights from the second day at the Intermat trade show today in Paris, France: JCB says 2012 will be the “biggest product launch in our history.” To date, 33 new products have been introduced with another 33 scheduled for debut before year end. Show introductions include the 427 and 437 wheel loaders, JS115 to JS180 […]
April 17, 2012
Technology
Atlas Copco appoints store manager, key personnel
Atlas Copco has appointed a new store manager and four other key personnel in local branches throughout the United States. Larry Drapeau has accepted the position of store manager for the Atlas Copco CMT USA store in Ludlow, Mass. In his new role, Drapeau will report directly to Dave Pietrzykowski, vice president of store channel […]
April 17, 2012
Technology
Doosan focuses on green technology
With a focus on green energy technology, Doosan will give Intermat visitors a glimpse into its crystal ball with its concept hybrid excavators and unmanned robot excavators. It’s also playing up its 3-megawatt WinDS3000TM offshore wind power system. More down to earth, the company will introduce a slate of new machines (expected to debut in […]
April 13, 2012
Technology
Breakers, generators on Atlas Copco Intermat slate
Atlas Copco will introduce a number of products at Intermat. • The new HB 4100 hydraulic breaker is 287 pounds lighter than its predecessor so it can be mounted to smaller carriers, those in the range of 40 to 70 metric tons. It also delivers better performance and higher efficiency than the previous model. • […]
April 13, 2012
Equipment
VMAC Releases One-of-a-Kind Beast: The RAPTAIR60 Stand-Alone Diesel Drive Air Compressor
NANAIMO, B.C. – VMAC “Released the Beast” at their jungle-themed NTEA Work Truck Show booth, unveiling their newest innovation in the mobile air compressor market; the 60CFM RAPTAIR60 Stand-Alone Diesel Drive air compressor system. Years of product development, industry experience and feedback from VMAC customers culminated in the design of the RAPTAIR60. Created specifically for […]
April 13, 2012
Technology
Cat to release Q1 2012 results on April 25
Caterpillar says it will release 2012 first-quarter financial results at 6:30 a.m. Central Time on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The release will be available on http://www.caterpillar.com/earnings.
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