Mon July 24, 2006
Midco Answers Challenge; Repairs Hammer in Hours
When Gary Combs, owner of Basic Construction in Springdale, AR, had his 8,000 lb. Kent KF 45 QT hydraulic hammer break down, he was in a dilemma. “We were in a real need of the Kent hammer to complete rock crushing on a utility job that was in progress,” said Combs....
Tue June 14, 2005
Ingersoll-Rand Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights for Tramac Hydraulic Breakers
Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited announced on June 10 that it had acquired the United States distribution rights to market and sell Tramac branded hydraulic breakers and demolition tools, as well as vibratory compactors and cutting heads, from Tramac Corporation....
Wed May 04, 2005
Midco Puts the Kick Back Into Worn Out Hammers
David Spainhour, manager of Midco Demolition Tool Company in Dallas, TX, has had an interest in hydraulic hammers from an early age and has spent the last 40-plus years repairing, remanufacturing and selling hydraulic hammers....
Sat July 03, 2004
Breaker Technology Announces Personnel, Dealer Changes
Breaker Technology Inc. (BTI) has announced that Don Sissons has joined the organization as its plant operations and engineering manager. Sissons has years experience in manufacturing and heavy equipment industries....
Thu March 25, 2004
AKR Digs Deep for Rare Cars, Multimillion Dollar Homes
Where else but in exclusive Fairfield County, CT, should a home be built for rare cars and other vestiges of automotive excellence. AKR Excavating Inc., of Valhalla, NY, has been doing site prep for a $15-million car gallery, which, when completed, will be a 20,000-sq.-ft....
Tue November 18, 2003
Digging Beneath a New York City Landmark Church
When the Gothic-style Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church was built in 1873, its 286-ft. spire was the tallest in New York City.
When large-scale expansion was planned for this landmark, preserving and protecting it became the primary concern....
Craig Mongeau - Fri October 11, 2002
Sewer Plant Neighbors Rejoice Over Allied Hammer
How do you quadruple the capacity of a sewage treatment plant that’s nestled in the midst of high-priced suburban Philadelphia homes? Very quietly.
Montgomery Township, in Montgomery County, outside of Philadelphia, has experienced meteoric development over the past 10 years and the need to expand its sewage treatment facility has become vital....
Thu June 20, 2002
OSHA Names Stewart Burkhammer as Director of Construction Servicesv
Stewart Burkhammer, a long-time construction industry executive, is now heading OSHA’s Office of Construction Services. Burkhammer comes to OSHA after having served as principal vice president & manager for corporate environmental, safety and health services, at Bechtel Group of companies for the past 10 years.
"I am pleased to welcome Stew Burkhammer as Director of Construction Services," said OSHA Administrator John Henshaw....
Sat November 24, 2001
PWCE Endbreaker Presents Fantastic Finish for Alcoa
Doug von Borstel of Alcoa called upon Paul Wever Construction Equipment (PWCE) in Goodfield, IL, when faced with a safety issue in his aluminum manufacturing plant.
The heated aluminum flowing in the furnaces would form a crust that needed to be broken in order to keep the machines working efficiently....
Wed January 31, 2001
Team of Tramac V55 Hammers Reaches for the Sky
It takes a lot to make New Yorkers stand up and take notice. They’ve seen it all. But on a hot Saturday in July, with 54th Street (as much “mid-town” as you can get) closed to traffic, Manhattanites watched in amazement as more than 22 pieces of heavy equipment were hauled to the top (28th floor) of the Dorset Hotel, adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)....
