Fri December 18, 2009
Terex PR330 Multipurpose Mill Features Wide Wheel Stance
The Terex PR330 utility mill from Terex Roadbuilding features a wide 18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) wheel stance and a low center of gravity for sure-footed operation in the field. The 16-in. (40.6 cm) wide tracks of the PR330T deliver sturdier operation and better traction than other units with 9-in....
Wed December 16, 2009
Eagle Peak Rock & Paving Crushes Rocks Left Over From 1930s
During the famous 1849 Gold Rush, miners panned for gold in California streams. Many years later some enterprising companies took it to a new level by “panning” a number of river valleys in northern California with floating dredges....
Wed December 09, 2009
Ritchie Bros. to Conduct 2010 World of Concrete Charity Auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will be conducting the World of Concrete benefit auction in Las Vegas, Nev., on Feb. 4, 2010, starting at 1:00 p.m. All proceeds support the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) post-secondary education program, developed by its National Steering Committee (NSC)....
Wed December 02, 2009
Industry Support Enhances World of Asphalt Show Experience
Leading U.S. and worldwide industry organizations, including U.S. government agencies, are lending their support to the 2010 World of Asphalt Show & Conference. Industry events also have chosen to co-locate with the show, offering additional networking and education opportunities for attendees and exhibitors....
Mon November 30, 2009
New Education Programs Added to 2010 World of Asphalt, AGG1 Shows
The 2010 AGG1 and World of Asphalt exhibitions are planning new and expanded educational programming for show attendees. The World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo will be held Feb....
Sat November 28, 2009
Food, Fun, Iron Mark Yancey Open House in Kennesaw, Ga.
Yancey Bros. Co. held an open house Nov. 13 at its Kennesaw, Ga., branch location. A cool, but otherwise comfortable sunny day created a pleasant backdrop for customers, friends and family as they strolled around the grounds and facility checking out all that Yancey Bros....
Mon November 16, 2009
Concrete Industry Management Program Announces Fifth Annual Auction at World of Concrete
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — will host its fifth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete on Feb....
Mon October 26, 2009
Expanding Into Asphalt Paving in a Tough Economy
In spring 2008 when the housing decline stagnated the construction industry, one contractor saw his glass half full. Ty Trulove saw an opportunity to expand his excavating business and move into asphalt paving....
Fri October 23, 2009
Cat Releases the CB54, CB54 XW, CB64 Asphalt Compactors
Caterpillar has released the CB54, CB54XW and CB64 asphalt compactors. The CB54, with 67 in. (170 cm) wide drums, provides a high static force and competes in the 8.8 to 12.4 ton (8 to 11.3 t) class of asphalt compactors at 23,818 lb....
Fri October 23, 2009
Hamm HD+ Asphalt Rollers Feature Pivoting Seat, Console
The HD+ 120 and HD+ 140 rollers — the first of the HD+ Series of tandem asphalt rollers from Hamm Compaction — are articulated tandem rollers, with respective operating weights of 13.8 and 14.5 tons (12.5 and 13 t), and respective drum widths of 78 and 84 in....