CEG - Thu October 30, 2025
After 21 Years With American Equipment, Harry Wells Retires
Harry Wells is retiring with a title that says a lot about the path he's taken: chairman of American Equipment. Before that, he served as managing vice president and president of operations. The titles changed, but the through-line never did — sell honestly, answer the phone, solve problems fast and build relationships that last....
Dennis Howard — Special to CEG - Mon October 20, 2025
CIR vs. FDR vs. Cold Milling: How to Choose a Recycling Method
Grit isn't just a trait of most people in the roadbuilding industry, but also the texture of one of the most recycled materials in the world: asphalt. In a year when "doing more with less" has become the rule rather than the exception, contractors are watching building costs more closely than ever....
Wirtgen/Vogele - Thu August 28, 2025
Pavement Rehabilitation at an Elevation of 7,750 ft.
Due to its striking shape, the 7,750 ft. tall Niesen in the Bernese Oberland also is known as the "Pyramid of the Alps". In order to prepare the popular mountain destination south of Lake Thun for the summer season, the path between the mountain station and the mountain restaurant had to be renovated....
Wirtgen Group - Thu August 21, 2025
Efficient Road Construction Work With Challenging Material
Surrounded by breathtaking nature, Ridgeline Excavation is crushing blasted granite and quartzite into 3- to 4-in. material to be used in road construction. The challenging environment, at an altitude of some 8,000 ft....
Wirtgen - Thu August 14, 2025
The W 210 XF — Innovative Technology for Maximum Milling Performance
The new large milling machine W 210 XF has been available and working on construction sites since January 2025. Currently, it is available in the United States, Europe, Australia, Japan and Taiwan. The large milling machine from Wirtgen can handle a broad spectrum of applications ranging from surface layer rehabilitation and full-depth pavement removal to fine milling....
Wirtgen - Wed May 28, 2025
The SP 33 Enables Concrete Paving in Offset and Crosspave Modes
Wirtgen's compact SP 33 is the manufacturer's latest slipform paver model for the construction of monolithic concrete profiles. Because of its modular construction concept and a wide range of setting options, the machine can be configured for use in almost all situations encountered on construction sites, according to Wirtgen....
RDO Equipment Co. - Mon December 02, 2024
RDO Equipment Co. Strengthens its Wirtgen Group Leadership Team
RDO President Chris Cooper announced Dennis Howard's strategic leadership transition to enhance the Wirtgen Group business across RDO's footprint. "We have strong opportunities ahead of us with the Wirtgen Group in our construction regions," said Cooper....
CEG - Thu August 01, 2024
James River Equipment Holds Customer Appreciation Event
James River Equipment held a customer appreciation event July 25, 2024, at its Charlotte, N.C., facility. Approximately 375 contractors and their families attended the event, which featured displays of the latest John Deere equipment, Wirtgen Group equipment, James River's service capabilities, including service trucks, and much more....
RDO Equipment Co. - Tue July 30, 2024
Wirtgen Group Names RDO Equipment Co. Dealer in Minnesota
Effective Aug. 5, 2024, RDO Equipment Co. is the official Wirtgen Group dealer in Minnesota, offering equipment, parts and service at the seven RDO construction equipment stores across the state — Burnsville, Dayton, Mankato, Marshall, Moorhead, Rochester and Sauk Rapids....
CEG - Thu June 27, 2024
United Construction & Forestry Holds Grand Opening Event in Pembroke, N.H.
United Construction & Forestry held a grand opening celebration June 21, 2024, at its new facility in Pembroke, N.H. United Construction & Forestry and its sister company, United Ag & Turf, operate John Deere dealerships specializing in heavy-duty construction, compact construction, forestry, road building equipment, agriculture, turf and utility vehicles....
