Sun February 10, 2008
LeeBoy 8500 Paver Features Hydraulic Screed Extensions
The LeeBoy 8500 conveyor asphalt paver gives contractors and government agencies a maneuverable, durable paver that will lay down a quality mat in applications from street and subdivision roads to driveways and parking lots....
Sun February 10, 2008
Gehl’s Asphalt Pavers Can Adapt to Various Applications
Gehl’s Power Box asphalt pavers are ideal for commercial and municipal applications. The 1448 Plus and 1648 Plus asphalt pavers feature fully-extendable screed extensions that allow the machines to be adapted easily to different job applications, such as driveways, recreational ball courts, bike paths and parking lots....
Wed March 19, 2008
I-40 Paving Project to Begin in Spring
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin a 30-mi. (48 km) pavement rehabilitation project on Interstate 40 (I-40) near Essex. The contract was awarded to Granite Construction Company in September 2007....
Mon March 10, 2008
Grasan 600 TPH Crushes 18M Tons of Asphalt Rubble
Thompson Recycle, Tecumseh, Mich., has moved its asphalt rubble crushing operation from site to site more than 750 times and crushed approximately 18 million tons (16.3 million t) from March 1995 through November 2007, which includes 13 crushing seasons of eight to nine months each....
Wed March 05, 2008
Aponte Construction Praises Relationship with Binder
Aponte Construction Company is a heavy highway contractor based in Flemington, N.J. Founded in 1963, the family-owned and operated business started as strictly a sewer and water utility contractor. The SBE/MBE firm has evolved through the years into a full-service paving and milling company that "self-performs 95 percent of its road work throughout the state," said Owner Frank Aponte....
Wed February 27, 2008
Shirley Concrete Pours 16,357 Ft. in Just 10 Hours
The Willow Oaks subdivision project in Shelby County, Ala., had more than 16,000 ft. (4,877 m) of 30-in. (76.2 cm) valley gutter. It would be a typical project for Shirley Concrete Company and its GOMACO Commander III....
Wed January 30, 2008
Concrete Recycling Took Set Materials in New Direction
Set Materials is always on the move. With four locations in Florida, the concrete recycling business constantly rotates the location of its crushing operation. Its Eagle 1400 is the primary crusher and stays in Ormond Beach with an Eagle 04 secondary crusher....
Fri January 25, 2008
Gorilla Hammers Its Way to Success in Concrete Jungle
Gorilla Hammers of Randolph, Mass., the attachment division of Tech Hydraulics, does not believe in taking shortcuts, according to Robert “Bob” Tedesco, president and CEO. “My father started the family business in the 1940s by repairing gas pumps and other petroleum delivery equipment....
Mon January 21, 2008
Willamette Valley Tabbed for Porous Asphalt Streets
When developers were designing Pringle Creek Community in Salem, Ore., they decided to make it as environmentally friendly as possible. They are building eco-friendly houses in the 32-acre (13 ha) sustainable living community....
Fri December 14, 2007
Case 200 Series Vibratory Rollers Deliver Traction, Smooth Ride
The new Case 200 Series compaction rollers combine vibratory simplicity, range of visibility and climbing ability to create optimum compactive forces. Engines range from 27 to 148 hp (20 to 110 kW). The SV208, SV210, SV212 and SV216 offer an operator station cushioned from noise and vibration....
