Tue May 09, 2023
Astec Industries Debuts New Generation of RP Pavers at ConExpo 2023
Astec Industries debuted its newest highway class asphalt paver at ConExpo-Con/AGG in Las Vegas. The RP-175 and RP-195 F series track pavers have upgraded styling, simpler maintenance and enhanced operator experience....
Tue April 25, 2023
VIDEO: Rehabilitation of Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps by Wirtgen Group Machines
The challenging Spa-Francorchamps race track in Belgium was rehabilitated with the aim of enhancing its attractiveness to spectators and, above all, of improving the safety of racing drivers. The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps construction project posed particular challenges to all involved, as the track was not a design fresh from the drawing board, as is usually the case, but has been in existence for more than 100 years and includes ordinary roads....
Mon April 03, 2023
BOMAP Connect Networks Rollers, Delivers Complete Compaction Control
BOMAP Connect provides networked control and documentation of all rollers working at the job site. Capable of working with all brands of rollers, program installation is quick and intuitive. All compaction data collected by BOMAP Connect is cloud-based, so compaction documentation can be quickly accessed from a computer or mobile device from anywhere an internet connection is available....
Mon April 03, 2023
Reed International Acquires Stepp Manufacturing
Stepp Manufacturing Co. has reached an agreement to become part of the Reed International team joining the ranks with VSS Macropaver and Kasi Infrared. The announcement was made during ConExpo 2023. "We are excited to bring the synergies of these three companies together to continue to lead our industries with innovation and technology for years to come in the asphalt maintenance and preservation industries," Stepp Manufacturing said in announcing the news....
Mon April 03, 2023
Volvo Construction Equipment Opens Pre-Order Tool in North America for DD25 Electric Asphalt Compactor
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced at ConExpo-Con/AGG that North American customers can now reserve the new DD25 Electric asphalt compactor online. Deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2024....
Thu March 30, 2023
Volvo CE Launches Three Compact Assist Packages for Volvo Soil Compactors
Two entry-level packages for Volvo Construction Equipment's (Volvo CE) intelligent compaction system Compact Assist have now been introduced to best match the varied demands of its customers on its line of Volvo soil compactors....
Wed March 29, 2023
LeeBoy Displays 8680 Tracked Paver at ConExpo
Weighing in at 28,000 lbs., LeeBoy's 8680 asphalt paver runs on a 210 hp Kubota Tier IV Final engine and is the largest tracked asphalt paver the company has developed. The machine was designed to help meet the needs of contractors looking for a machine at the upper end of heavy commercial class pavers....
Wed March 29, 2023
Liebherr's 36 XXT Truck-Mounted Concrete Pump Hits the U.S.
Following extensive testing, sales of Liebherr's completely newly developed 36 XXT truck mounted concrete pump are now starting in the United States. The result? A versatile machine, packed with technical innovations from Liebherr....
Wed March 29, 2023
BOMAG BW 100 AD e-5 Tandem Roller Brings Emissions-Free Compaction to Light Roller Market
The new, compact BOMAG BW 100 AD e-5 electric tandem roller introduces sustainable, low-noise and zero-emissions operation to the 2.5-ton class commercial roller market. With its 39.4-in. rolling width, this powerful all-arounder makes short work of parking lot, driveway, asphalt repair and soil compaction work....
Tue March 28, 2023
NAPA Earns 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has been honored with the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for demonstrating exemplary commitment and dedication to leadership in energy efficiency and the ENERGY STAR program....