Asphalt / Concrete / Paving

Tue March 20, 2012

World of Asphalt and AGG1 2012 Shows Huge Success

The co-located World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo were held March 13-15 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. Leading companies showcased their newest products and technologies aimed at the aggregates, asphalt, pavement maintenance and traffic safety industry sectors....

Fri March 16, 2012

Volvo to Offer Updated Wedge-Lock Asphalt Screed

Volvo Construction Equipment has entered into a strategic alliance with Carlson Paving Products in an effort to further serve asphalt paving market needs and offer additional screed options for Volvo pavers....

Fri March 16, 2012

Dates Set for Terex Bid-Well Spring Paving Service Schools

Terex Roadbuilding has announced two spring paving service school dates for Terex Bid-Well automatic roller pavers and workbridges. The two-day training sessions are scheduled for April 26 and April 27, and May 2 and May 3....

Wed March 14, 2012

Bomag Economizer Soil Stiffness Indicator Removes Guesswork

Designed to deliver higher operating efficiency for midsize and heavy reversible plate compactors, Bomag’s Economizer feature provides real-time soil stiffness results. The new technology saves time and money by helping operators avoid making an unnecessary number of passes to complete compaction projects, according to the manufacturer....

Wed March 14, 2012

Bradco Cold Planer Adjusts for Precision Cutting

The Bradco cold planer by Paladin Construction Group, available in standard- and high-flow models, attaches to skid steers to mill asphalt and concrete surfaces in open and confined spaces. Its independent depth adjustment side plates allow for precise lapping and taper cuts, while the high rear spoil clearance reduces recirculation of material....

Wed March 14, 2012

CC&T Adds Rubble Master, Bagela Asphalt Recycler Lines

CC&T held a demonstration March 3 introducing the Rubble Master RM70GO! and the Bagela Asphalt Recycler to its customers at its Folcroft, Pa., location. The company recently added these two lines to its product offerings....

Mon January 30, 2012

Beating the IRI With Smooth Paving on an Ohio Highway

U.S. Route 24 was a two-lane highway through northwest Ohio. It’s a major shipping route, with trucks representing one third of the total volume of traffic. Safety of residential travelers was becoming a concern with such high truck volumes, so the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) developed a plan to expand U.S....

Wed March 07, 2012

The Road Connection to Discuss Highway Bill at World of Asphalt

The Road Connection will be holding a press conference at The World of Asphalt / AGG1 trade show on at 1:00 PM, March 14th, at booth 2299B to discuss the current situation on Capitol Hill regarding a long-term, comprehensive highway bill....

Mon February 27, 2012

Terex Bid-Well 4800 Paver Showcases New Features

Today’s Terex Bid-Well 4800 bridge paver boasts new features that improve the machine’s flexibility and ease of operation. The new fogging system offers adjustable and removable spray nozzles that make the system even more user-friendly....

Mon February 27, 2012

Terex Workbridge Features Quick Assembly, Close-to-Work Operation

The Terex Bid-Well 2418 workbridge offers a 24-in. (61.0 cm) wide walkway over its 18-in. (45.7 cm) deep truss frame, allowing crew members to cross freshly laid concrete surfaces to efficiently perform required tasks behind the paver....