Wed December 14, 2016
Compact, Rubber-Tire Paver Offers Maneuverability, Performance Power
The Roadtec RP-170e is a rubber-tire 8 ft. (2.5m) Highway Class, asphalt paver. The machine features a 6 ft., 4 in. (1905 mm) wheelbase designed to offer greater maneuverability without sacrificing performance in traction or pushing power....
Thu November 17, 2016
Cedarapids Paver Advances Durability, Improves Comfort
The rubber track Cedarapids CR662RM RoadMix from BOMAG features a new 260 hp (191 kW) Tier IV Final Cummins diesel engine that delivers the power needed for high production applications. Boasting a low, 21-psi fully loaded ground contact pressure, the CR662RM can be used on all paving lifts, including the critical base layer, to virtually eliminate all forms of material and thermal segregation....
Wed November 09, 2016
Caterpillar Adds Oscillatory Vibration System to the New CB10 Asphalt Compactor
Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of oscillatory vibration to its expanding lineup of asphalt compactors. The new CB10 is a 10 metric ton asphalt compactor that can be equipped with a combination of oscillatory and vibratory drums....
Mon October 24, 2016
Poor Pavement Conditions Cause State's Interstate Project Costs to Double
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Transportation officials say the cost of repaving about 60 mi. (96.5 km) of two South Carolina interstates will nearly double because workers will need to fully reconstruct the highway....
Wed October 19, 2016
AGC Announces Highway and Transportation Construction Conference
What is the Highway and Transportation Construction Conference? This three-day conference features presentations and discussions on major trends in highway construction including funding, regulations, procurement methods, technology and equipment....
Jeff Winke - Wed October 05, 2016
Alaskan Paving Contractor Refuses to Be Intimidated by Rugged Terrain, Conditions
Knik Construction Co. Inc., of Anchorage, Alaska, appears to thrive on the difficult construction, dredging, and paving projects that most would be intimidated to take on. A perfect example is a project in Yakutat, Alaska....
Fri September 23, 2016
Minnich Manufacturing Launches Redesigned Website
Minnich Manufacturing, a manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete paving vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, launched its fully redesigned website, www.minnich-mfg.com. Responsive design and simplified navigation make the bold new Minnich website easy for contractors to use on any device....
Tue September 20, 2016
Mack Granite Model Delivers for Concrete Mixer Applications
Mack Trucks is offering customers with concrete mixer applications a lighter-weight solution to meet their demanding needs. The Mack Granite model, equipped with the 2017 Mack MP 7 11-liter engine and the Mack mDRIVE HD 14-speed automated manual transmission with creeper gears, delivers unmatched performance and driveability, while cutting weight compared to its predecessor....
Fri September 16, 2016
Fecon's FTX128L Track Carrier now Approved for Asphalt Improvement Projects
Customers can achieve faster, better, more efficient asphalt solutions on roads, parking lots, or utility projects with the power and versatility of Fecon's FTX128 track carrier, according to the company....
Christine Allen - Mon September 12, 2016
Calder Brothers Welcomes Gov. Nikki Haley
Calder Brothers Corporation welcomed Gov. Nikki Haley (R) Aug. 30 to its headquarters and manufacturing facility of Mauldin Paving Products in Taylors, S.C. The visit, which was years in the making, was orchestrated by members of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), including Glen Calder, vice president of administration and manufacturing of Calder Brothers, who also sits on the government and public affairs committee of the AEM....
