Thu February 23, 2006
Allied Hammerhead II HB 550 Breaks Up Concrete Slabs
Allied Construction Products LLC has added the Hammerhead II model HB 550 to its full-product line of attachments. The Allied Hammerhead II is a self-contained hydraulic concrete slab buster designed to demolish concrete flatwork....
Mon March 19, 2007
Beiler Paving Owner Wins Dodge Ram at Expo
The venue may have changed, but the Philadelphia Construction Expo in Reading, Pa., was the same great show as it had been for years in Fort Washington. Held in the new, spacious Greater Reading Expo Center, the 2007 show drew both long-time and new attendees and exhibitors: in all more than 100 exhibitors showcased a vast array of equipment and services to hundreds of visitors over the course of the two-day show....
Fri February 09, 2007
Case Construction Introduces CX B Series Excavators at World of Concrete
At this year’s World of Concrete show, Case Construction Equipment introduced the first models in its CX B Series line of full-sized excavators. These new Case excavators feature measurable increases in fuel efficiency and productivity, noticeable improvements to operator comfort, easier maintenance, and enhancements to durability and reliability, according to the manufacturer....
Mon March 12, 2007
Orlando Firm Answers Demand With Concrete Recycling Company
In today’s competitive economic climate, the most successful businesses are those which recognize opportunity, seize it and work it to their benefit. Growing one’s business to include complimentary functions, using connections made in one area to boost performance in another, and employing the best processing technology available, are examples of this approach, and Orlando Recycled Materials (ORM) has used them all....
Thu March 15, 2007
Auction Raises $500,000 for Concrete Industry Management Scholarships
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in concrete industry management — raised approximately $500,000 at its auction held at World of Concrete. The second annual CIM Auction was held Thursday, Jan....
Mon March 05, 2007
Online Training Offered for Concrete Cutting Operators
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) is offering online training and testing for concrete cutting operators through ProTraining.com. Five safety videos have been converted to online safety courses for Flat Sawing, Wall Sawing, Core Drilling, Hand Sawing and Wire Sawing....
Wed March 07, 2007
Liftech Hosts Asphalt Laydown, Compaction Seminar
More than 150 working professionals in the asphalt industry convened on Feb. 5 at Liftech Equipment’s Rochester, N.Y., facility for a fact-filled, one-day seminar about best practices in asphalt....
Tue January 16, 2007
LeeBoy 8816 Paver Made for Road, Commercial Applications
The LeeBoy 8816 asphalt paver has expanded the options available to both commercial and highway heavy asphalt paving contractors with this 25,000-lb. (11,000 kg), 130-hp (96.9 kW), maneuverable asphalt paver designed for road and large commercial applications....
Tue January 16, 2007
SF-3000 Concrete Paver Features Easily Moved Slipform
Power Pavers Inc.’s SF-3000, a two-track high production concrete slipform paver paves widths from 12 to 27 ft. (3.77 to 8.23 m) with integral curb on one or both sides. With optional extensions, the paver will slipform concrete up to 32 ft....
Tue January 16, 2007
Bomag 4413 Asphalt Paver Features Increased Power
Bomag’s new 4413 self-propelled asphalt paver features a 60-hp (44.7 kW) Cummins A-Series water-cooled diesel engine that offers approximately 40-percent more output torque than the engine on the previous model....
