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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
Safety
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
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Safety
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
Safety
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
Safety
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
Safety
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
Safety
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
Safety
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
Safety
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
Business
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
Safety
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
Safety
Contest to honor innovations in construction
Do you know of a construction innovation or invention that has had a positive effect on the industry? The Construction and Innovation Forum is requesting nominations for the Nova Award, which recognizes important innovations in construction. Nomination applications must be postmarked by Oct. 1. Nova awards are not given to specific individuals, but instead to […]
August 7, 2007
Business
City leaders push for construction of tunnel under New York Harbor
More than 70 years after it was first proposed, plans for a $2 billion rail freight tunnel under New York Harbor could be underway, if approved by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. MoveNY, an initiative for the construction of such a tunnel, has gained popularity recently from prominent leaders in the […]
August 7, 2007
Business
New safety gear lets workers wear water
If drinking water isn’t keeping you cool enough while working in this summer’s heat, a new manufacturer of safety gear hopes you’ll consider wearing water. Kelly Butler heads CoolCLAD, a six-month-old business that sells vests, hardhat liners, neckbands and several other products that contain a layer of water to keep those who labor in direct […]
August 7, 2007
Safety
Cover Story/Machine Matters: Dress them up and take them out
Skid-steer loaders with a rated operating lifting capacity of 2,201 to 2,701 pounds are the hardworking troupers of most manufacturers’ model lines. Often found doing land contour duties on residential and commercial jobs, skid steers are just as productive clearing brush, building roads, hauling materials and scraping up demolition. Their slim profile (some can slip […]
July 25, 2007
Safety
Compact roller vibrates front and rear
On the new HD 14 VV compactor from Hamm, both the front and rear drums vibrate, individually or in tandem, in automatic or manual modes. The drums measure 54.3 inches wide but offer a working width of 56.3 inches when offset. The HD 14 VV weighs 9,248 pounds static and puts out 14,625 pounds of […]
July 23, 2007
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist: Brian and Dick Churchill
Although hard work can take you a long way as a contractor, adaptability and a willingness to consider new ideas can truly set you apart from the competition. Brian and Dick Churchill of The GroundsKeeper, a commercial landscape contracting firm in the Boston area, have done just that. Intelligent choices paired with meticulous attention to […]
July 9, 2007
Safety
April 2007
Auction Days at Iron Planet April 5 and 19, 2007 www.ironplanet.com 888-433-5426 AEM Product Safety Seminar April 16-18, 2007 Milennium Maxwell House Hotel- Nashville, Tennessee www.aem.org AEM Product Liability Seminar April 19, 2007 Milennium Maxwell House Hotel- Nashville, Tennessee www.aem.org 43rd Annual International Watch Fob Association Show and Sale Construction and Mining Memorabilia Show April […]
June 20, 2007
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