Thu August 10, 2006
Caterpillar Releases Versatile BG-230D Asphalt Paver
Caterpillar Inc. of Peoria, IL, released the BG-230D asphalt paver, a medium-sized, rubber tire paver for new construction, overlay and maintenance work. The BG-230D is suited for airports, highways, urban and rural roads, industrial sites and large parking lots....
Wed September 20, 2006
Alliance for Concrete Codes, Standards Reorganizes Structure
The Alliance for Concrete Codes and Standards (ACCS) — and alliance of concrete associations and organizations — has recently incorporated in order to secure funding for building code and standards development....
Thu September 14, 2006
Multiquip Becomes Distributor for Ammann Vibratory Rollers
Multiquip Inc. finalized an agreement with Switzerland’s Ammann Schweiz AG to serve as the exclusive distributor for Ammann’s tandem vibratory rollers in North America, plus in several Latin American and Caribbean nations....
Sat September 09, 2006
Justin Cline Joins Concrete Strategies
Justin G. Cline has joined Concrete Strategies as a project manager. In his new position, Cline prepares estimates for future projects and manages large concrete projects. His other responsibilities include preparing cost budgets, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and supervising projects through completion....
Fri September 08, 2006
NYCCPC Promotes Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete
The New York City Concrete Promotional Council (NYCCPC), a strategic alliance between the New York City Ready Mixed Concrete Industry Advancement Fund, The Northeast Cement Shippers Association (NESCA) and other dedicated companies that promote the uses, benefits and advantages of quality ready-mixed concrete by educating the public and private sectors, has begun to promote self-consolidating concrete (SCC), according to NYCCPC Executive Director Carmine Attanasio....
Giles Lambertson - Tue September 05, 2006
Rubber Asphalt Could Bounce Into Forefront
Recycling of tires in asphalt pavement is an idea that has proven as resilient as rubber itself. Yet in the approximately 50 years since first being tried, the idea has failed to revolutionize the United States paving industry....
Tue August 29, 2006
Bomag’s 3313 Paver Features Improved Paving Speed
The redesigned, gravity-fed 3313 asphalt paver from Bomag features a new engine and a single-speed drive motor that results in improved maximum paving speed. The 3313 paver is powered by a high-performing, fuel-efficient 50-hp Cummins water-cooled diesel engine....
Wed August 30, 2006
Bomag Mid-Size Class Paver Changes Widths ’On-the-Go’
The new Bomag 814-2 mid-size class, self-propelled asphalt paver offers the design, performance characteristics and features to make it ideal for the growing asphalt contractor. Built with the new UNIMAT 2 screed assembly that offers an 8- to 14-ft....
Sat August 26, 2006
Advance Registration for World of Asphalt 2007 Opens Sept. 18
Advance registration for World of Asphalt 2007 is open as of Sept. 18, 2006, and attendees can register via phone, fax, mail or online. Attendees also can register for the show’s educational programming and obtain show hotel accommodations as of Sept....
Wed August 16, 2006
Grasan Crushers Recycle Ferrous Metals Embedded in Concrete
A primary impact crusher and powerful electromagnetic separator are required for recycling ferrous metals such as mesh, rebar, dowel pins and other tramp iron commonly found embedded in concrete rubble from demolished buildings and torn up highways....
