Asphalt / Concrete / Paving

Wirtgen - Wed May 17, 2017

Wirtgen Small Milling Machines Operate Uniformly

The new generation of Wirtgen small milling machines — with the W 35 Ri as the smallest member, the 20-in. (50 cm) W 50 Ri and W 60 Ri, and the 3 ft. 3 in. (1.0 m) W 100 Ri and W 120 Ri machines — have a uniform operating concept centered on the ergonomically designed multifunctional armrest....

Aaron Brown - Mon May 01, 2017

Recycled Plastic Adds to Road Durability

A Scotland-based company called MacRebur has come up with a way to create roads that are made of recycled plastic, and are stronger and longer-lasting than normal asphalt-based roads. The roads are made with a material that MacRebur calls MR6....

Wirtgen - Wed April 19, 2017

New VöGELE Super 2000-3i is 10-ft. Tracked Paver

The new Super 2000-3i asphalt paver from VöGEEL – introduced to North America at World of Asphalt 2016 – refines the productive features of its predecessor Vision paver and elevates asphalt paving to a new level of performance....

Wed April 19, 2017

Atlas Copco Introduces Its Generation VI Asphalt Rollers

Atlas Copco has introduced its Generation VI rollers — the CC4200VI, CC5200VI and CC6200VI. The new articulated tandem rollers feature temperature sensors on the front and rear rollers so operators can better manage temperature drop while compacting....

Bomag - Mon April 10, 2017

Bomag BW 211 DH-5 Single Drum Roller Features Dual Pump Drive

Known for its power and production on heavy earthworks compaction projects such as landfill cell construction, roadwork and dams, the Bomag BW 211 DH-5 single drum vibratory boasts a dual pump drive system, allowing the roller to climb grades as steep as 60 percent....

Thu April 06, 2017

Asphalt Pavement Alliance Announces Winnders of 2016 Perpetual Pavement Awards

Ten departments of transportation were named winners of the 2016 Perpetual Pavement Award by Asphalt Pavement Association (APA). The award celebrates long-life asphalt pavements that reflect the characteristics of a Perpetual Pavement design....

Wed April 05, 2017

Terex Bid-Well Partners with Terex Materials Processing Systems (MPS) to Expand and Enhance Global Sales and Support Footprint

Now part of Terex Materials Processing Systems (Terex MPS), Terex Bid-Well announces a strategic alliance with Terex MPS sales and support to grow its equipment sales and service beyond the U.S. market....

Sandvik - Fri March 31, 2017

New Sandvik Double TriSpec Tools Last Longer in Abrasive Asphalt Milling Applications

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology introduces its new Double TriSpec tool, which is intended for use in extremely abrasive asphalt milling conditions. In road milling, the greatest cause of tool failure is known as body wash – the premature wearing away of the steel body that surrounds and supports the vital brazed-carbide insert in each of the tools on the milling drum....

Dynapac - Thu March 30, 2017

Dynapac Releases New 8-Foot Tracked Paver

Dynapac's new FC1600C tracked paver is a highway class paver in a commercial class package, offering extreme grade poly pad tracks, rebuildable wear-resistant conveyor floor plates and segmented high-wear augers, according to the manufacturer....

Mon March 27, 2017

Atlas Copco Introduces Dynapac Citypaver Class

The new Atlas Copco Citypaver, Dynapac SD1800, has a laying capacity of 350t/h and covers paving widths from 0.70 m up to 4.70 m. It is ideal for streets and city road construction and also works perfectly for repair jobs....