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Safety Vision appoints business development manager

Safety Vision, global provider of mobile digital video solutions, named Randy Covey as the lead business development manager for its wireless network solutions. Covey will assist account executives with proposals for wireless service in mass transit, law enforcement and pupil transportation sectors. He will also provide technical training on wireless networks and security applications.

October 3, 2007

Geotechnical engineers to discuss dam and levee safety

The American Society of Civil Engineers Geo-Institute is holding its New Peaks in Geotechnics conference in Denver from February 18 through 21, to discuss the condition of the nation’s levees and dams and the impact they have had on public safety. Seminars will focus on lessons learned from past events, such as Hurricane Katrina and […]

October 3, 2007

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Lair named vice chairman for ARTBA

Larry Lair, 3M’s vice president of Traffic Safety Systems Division, was recently named vice chairman at-large for the Washington D.C.-based American Road and Transportation Builders Association. Lair will serve as a member of the ARTBA executive committee and board of directors, and also create the association’s legislative and regulatory policy positions on transportation development issues. […]

October 3, 2007

ARTBA announces 2006 Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards

Public and private transportation groups were awarded for their commitment to safety at the American Road and Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s sixth annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards” luncheon in San Diego, Calif. The competition, which was part of ARTBA’s annual meeting, recognized efforts to reduce roadway work zone construction accidents, injuries […]

October 3, 2007

ARTBA endorses image campaign for U.S. transportation network

The American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s Board of Directors is endorsing an image campaign that calls for a “new vision” for the U.S. transportation program. Under the plan, the federal government’s involvement with the Interstate Highway System would change greatly, with more of a focus on safety and efficiency for the transportation network. The […]

October 3, 2007

World of Asphalt adds new exhibits to 2007 show

The 2007 World of Asphalt show and conference will feature two new exhibit pavilions, with one focusing on traffic safety products and another showcasing information technology resources for industry use. The 2007 show will also have an exhibit pavilion for testing equipment, and one displaying new products. The show will be held March 19-22, 2007, […]

October 3, 2007

Concrete contractors awarded for safety measures

The American Society of Concrete Contractors 2006 Safety Awards Program recognized concrete contractors with exemplary safety records at the association’s annual conference on Sept. 14, in Milwaukee, Wis. Webcor Builders, of San Mateo, Calif., along with Prus Construction, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Oakley Construction, of Hermitage, Tenn., won the Best Safety Achievement award for general […]

October 3, 2007

Highway Technologies acquires T& R Striping and Traffic Control

Highway Technologies, a leading provider of traffic safety services and equipment for the road repair and maintenance industry, has recently acquired T & R Striping and Traffic Control. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. T & R is located in Greenfield, Indiana, and specializes in thermo-plastic and paint road striping, as well as traffic […]

September 18, 2007

Teflon-lined spider assembly resists pounding out

M-B-W’s walk-behind power trowels are now equipped with rugged safety rings to further protect operators’ hands and feet. These rings are in addition to the units’ standard ring guards, which add to safe operation while providing concentricity for maximum productivity and consistently even finishes. These trowels come standard with robust, over-built gear boxes with ground […]

September 10, 2007

Lightweight, hard-hitting vibration for one-man speed and production

The Screedlite one-man screed features an enclosed eccentric for added safety and easier cleanup. A wide T-bar handle helps the operator maintain precise control and the unit’s unrestricted throttle control ensures fast, accurate power adjustments. A Honda four-stroke gasoline engine powers the Screedlite. A two-stroke Tanaka engine is available as an option. The unit’s stainless […]

September 10, 2007

5700-B showcases quick-connect mold changing option

The Power Curber 5700-B pours curb and gutter, sidewalks up to 6 feet wide in the offset position, recreation paths up to 8 feet wide in the center-pour position, irrigation ditches, highway safety barrier and parapet up to 48 inches high and stadium risers. The patented quick-connect mold changing option allows you to change molds […]

September 10, 2007

Making safety cool

Who says safety gear has to be ugly? The Harley-Davidson limited edition safety glasses from Direct Safety’s 284-page catalog feature impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses with molded side shields and brow guard. The special edition glasses have a silver frame with blue mirror hard coat lenses. Classic black frames are also available. Both styles have the Harley […]

September 10, 2007

Compact Application Tips: Raising the standards

Touted for their versatility and maneuverability, skid-steer loaders remain a popular choice on jobsites across the country. But the smaller versions of this compact machine previously lacked the horsepower and torque needed to perform tougher applications. Taking note of this, several manufacturers have upped the performance standards on many 1,500-pounds-or-less rated operating capacity skid steers. […]

September 6, 2007

Side by Side: Crawler carriers vs. a lot of other machines

When it comes to moving massive amounts of dirt or material nothing beats a 40-ton articulated or rigid frame dump truck – they can move mountains in a matter of days. But when the job calls for the placement of smaller quantities of material and maneuvering on turf, built surfaces or forests and bogs, you […]

September 6, 2007

Fueling the Future: Clean diesel

When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced five years ago diesel fuel sulfur levels would drop to 15 parts per million for on-highway vehicles in 2006 and off-highway in 2010, the engine manufacturers knew they had a lot of work to do. No one would argue that reducing emissions wasn’t a win for the environment, […]

September 6, 2007

Cover Story: Fueling the future

You can’t beat crude oil for a resource. For the last 150 years all we had to do was pump it out of the ground, heat it up in refineries and go. But oil is becoming scarce. Prices jolt upward, and we can’t overlook the fact that much of the world’s oil supply comes from […]

August 14, 2007

Sponsored Information: ’07 Annual Demolition Supplement

In a recent survey of Equipment World readers asking which type of business they would like to diversify into, the most popular answer was demolition. Today, the demolition industry is made up not only of pure demolition contractors, but also general contractors, civil engineering firms and recycling, landfill and salvage operators. Just as many demolition […]

August 10, 2007

How to Use: 10 ways to improve your welding

Anybody who works with big iron is bound to do a little welding every now and then. The trouble with the occasional welder, however, is that he or she rarely achieves the proficiency or productivity of a full time certified welder. And productivity in welding matters. Welding with the wrong machine or technique eats up […]

August 10, 2007

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