Fri August 18, 2006
Study Sparks EPA to Change Concrete Emissions Standards
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted new Emissions Factor (AP-42) data for “concrete batching” located in Chapter 11.12, part of the sector category Mineral Products Industry....
Wed August 02, 2006
Bomag Pneumatic-Tired Rollers Feature Two-Point Steering
Bomag Americas has introduced the BW24RH and BW27RH pneumatic-tired rollers. The new rollers, which replace the BW24R model, offer a hydrostatic-drive system, two-point steering pivot and access to all maintenance points....
Wed August 09, 2006
Terex Unveils New RoadMix Material Transfer Vehicle
The new Terex Cedarapids CR662RM RoadMix material transfer vehicle (MTV) from Terex Roadbuilding meets all state requirements for continuous, non-contact interstate paving. Weighing 50,800 lbs. (23,042 kg) and featuring a rubber-track drive system that evenly distributes the weight over a larger area, RoadMix has a relatively low ground contact pressure, enabling this MTV to be used on base as well as top courses....
Wed August 09, 2006
LAP Laser Introduces New Products for Precast Concrete Applications
LAP Laser has introduced its new series of laser level and thickness gauges along with the CAD-PRO laser pattern projector, for use in precast concrete applications. The POLARIS, ANTARIS, and ATLAS level and thickness gauges determine precision levels and thicknesses within 0.001 to 0.015 in., depending upon the specific application....
Wed August 02, 2006
Exhibit Space Sales Open for World of Asphalt in Atlanta
Exhibit space sales are now open for the 2007 World of Asphalt Show and Conference, which will be held March 19 to 22, 2007, at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, GA. More than 4,000 industry professionals from companies large to small are expected to attend World of Asphalt to examine the latest technologies and products, discuss product capabilities with industry suppliers and make purchasing decisions....
Wed August 02, 2006
Standard Concrete Picks Alabama Site for $20 Million Plant
MOBILE, AL. (AP) Standard Concrete Products Inc. of Columbus, GA, has chosen a site in south Mobile County for a $20-million plant that’s expected to bring 200 jobs. The plant is expected to begin production later this year....
Thu August 03, 2006
Zanesville Paver Enjoys Benefits of Oscillation Method
Zanesville-based Shelly & Sands Inc. is complementing its Hamm HD O90V with the new HD O120V to compact demanding pavements faster and at reduced costs on a job. In late summer 2005 the firm had two HD O90Vs, one HD O120V, four HD 120HVs, and three HD 110VHV compactors....
Jeff Cronin - Tue August 01, 2006
Talladega Paving Job Steeped With Angles
It's likely one of the steepest paving jobs in the country. At 33 degrees — a 65 percent drop slope — the crew from Sunmount Corporation has had to come up with a new way of keeping the paving train where it needs to be as they resurface the track at Talladega Speedway in Alabama....
Wed July 26, 2006
Allied Hammerhead II HB 550 Busts Up Concrete Flatwork
Allied Construction Products LLC has announced the addition of 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....
Sat July 29, 2006
Terex/CMI’s Barrier, Curb and Gutter Paver Saves Project Time
The new Terex/CMI CB2003 paver from Terex Roadbuilding marks the company’s reentry in the barrier, curb and gutter market. With a wide variety of available profile inserts — quickly changed without removing the entire hopper and auger assembly — this paver can be used for projects ranging from curb, gutter and sidewalks to cart paths and parapet walls....
