Wed March 23, 2016
Volvo Trucks Unveils New Powertrain Featuring Increased Power and Fuel Efficiency
Integral to the new powertrain are enhanced design features that were engineered to provide Volvo customers best-in-class performance, productivity, fuel efficiency and an improved total cost of ownership....
Wed March 23, 2016
Volvo DD105 Tier 4 Final Double-Drum Compactor With Redesigned Platform Debuts at World of Asphalt 2016
The 10-ton DD105 sets the tone for compaction innovation, built upon an all-new, visibility-enhancing pedestal frame backed by a lifetime warranty, and available with the latest options to boost job quality, including eight-amplitude settings and Volvo Intelligent Compaction with Density Direct....
Wed March 23, 2016
New Volvo P7110B and P7170B Tier 4 Final pavers debut at World of Asphalt 2016
The P7110B tracked paver and P7170B wheeled paver from Volvo Construction Equipment offer 360-degree visibility, improved fuel efficiency with more than 12 hours of continuous run time without refueling, and new options to enhance productivity and mat quality....
Wed March 23, 2016
New Aluminum Landscape Bodies from Crysteel Offer Increased Payload and Lower Maintenance Costs
Crysteel Manufacturing has introduced the Aluminum Landscape line. The new Aluminum Landscape bodies combine the strength and convenience of Crysteel's proven Landscape Tipper with the lightweight efficiency and durability provided by aluminum construction....
Tue March 22, 2016
GOMACO Introduces the 3300, the World's Most Intelligent Multi-Application Paver
GOMACO is introducing the new 3300 multi-application slipform paver at Bauma 2016. The 3300 features extreme steering capabilities with Smart Leg and Track Positioning, and a Smart Telescoping Mold mounting system for paving from the right side or left side of the paver....
Tue March 22, 2016
Cat Medium Wheel Loaders Feature New Connect Technology, Additional Safety Features
Caterpillar is announcing the 2016 product update to the Cat M Series medium wheel loader product line (950M, 962M, 966M, 972M, 966M XE, 972M XE, 980M and 982M). Dedicated to responding quickly to our customers' needs, these product updates enable Caterpillar to bring new features and product improvements to market more rapidly and with greater frequency than the traditional machine development cycle....
Thu November 19, 2015
Caterpillar Adds New High-Production B-Series Tandem Rollers to the Paving Products Machine Family
Caterpillar Inc. announces updates to the CW34 Pneumatic Roller. The CW34 is an eight wheel roller with an operating range from 9 to 29 tons. This machine performs well on granular materials as well as all types of asphalt mix designs and can be used on all phases of compaction due to its high contact pressures....
Fri March 18, 2016
Port of Gulfport Awaits Special Delivery
The website shipmspa is reporting that three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes for the Port of Gulfport are arriving by ship and are expected to be in Gulfport between March 17 – 20, 2016 (depending on weather concerns)....
Mon January 18, 2016
Bobcat of St. Louis Expands Equipment Line with Atlas Copco
Bobcat of St. Louis has expanded its equipment line with Dynapac soil and asphalt rollers. This gives customers access to a broader range of Atlas Copco equipment in the dealer's six Midwest locations....
Wed March 16, 2016
OSHA Fines Construction Company
Wisconsin Public Radio is reporting that federal agents are fining a Black River Falls-based construction company $105,000 after an investigation found that safety violations resulted in the injury of one worker and death of another during a bridge construction project in the Twin Ports last fall....
