Mon February 16, 2009
Diamond Award Winners Announced at World of Concrete
The International Association of Concrete Drillers and Sawers (IACDS) announced the winners of the Diamond Award competition Feb. 4 during the World of Concrete 2009 in Las Vegas, Nev. Patrick O’Brien, president of IACDS, presented the gold, silver and bronze awards to the winners from Germany, Italy and Mexico....
Tue January 20, 2009
General’s 130C CUT-R-TACH Offers Asphalt Cutting Solution
General Equipment Company’s 130C CUT-R-TACH is a cost-effective solution for many asphalt cutting projects, such as road patching, scoring and edging, and various tasks for pipeline, street, water and sewer applications, according to the manufacturer....
Tue January 20, 2009
Dynapac’s New Asphalt Combi Rollers Sport Sprinkler System
Two new 8.8 to 11 ton (8 to 10 t) class combi rollers, the Dynapac CC224CHF, and a split-drum version, the CC234CHF, are introduced by Dynapac. Designed to achieve high quality surface finishes, the new Dynapac rollers are equipped with a very flexible sprinkler system for the tires with the possibility to choose between the central water tank or a separate emulsion tank....
Tue January 20, 2009
Power Pavers SF-3000 Paves Widths From 12 to 27 Ft.
Power Pavers Inc., located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, manufactures the SF-3000, a two- track high production concrete slipform paver. The SF-3000 paves widths from 12 to 27 ft. (3.6 to 8.2 m) with integral curb on one or both sides....
Fri January 16, 2009
Asphalt Institute Celebrates 90th Anniversary
In 2009, the Asphalt Institute (AI) celebrates its 90th anniversary as the international trade association of petroleum asphalt producers, manufacturers and affiliated businesses. The Asphalt Institute is the oldest asphalt association in the world....
Fri January 09, 2009
S. Brothers Construction: An Immigrant Dream Fulfilled
As a child in Portugal, Paul Santos spent hours at a time watching the activity at a large construction site near his hometown. "There was so much going on, it looked really exciting, especially the heavy equipment," Paul recalled....
Thu January 01, 2009
Md.’s Prince George’s Council Approves New Concrete Plant
CHEVERLY, Md. (AP) The developer of a concrete plant will be allowed to continue with plans to build a plant in a small community outside Cheverly. The Prince George’s County Council’s vote involved the community of Cedar Heights in an unincorporated area....
Tue December 30, 2008
Asphalt Pavement Alliance Releases Report on Industry’s Readiness for Economic Stimulus
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance has released a report on the industry’s readiness to respond to an infrastructure stimulus package that may be developed by the new administration in Washington. The report, titled “Asphalt Pavement: Meeting The Challenge For America,” points out that the 4,000 asphalt pavement mixing plants all across America are ready to pave the way out of the economic downturn....
Sun November 30, 2008
Shortage of Asphalt Delays Road Maintenance Projects Nationwide
SEATTLE (AP) Expect a bumpier drive. An asphalt shortage is delaying road maintenance projects in communities nationwide. Asphalt is becoming scarce as U.S. refiners overhaul their equipment to maximize output of highly profitable fuels such as diesel and gasoline, using inexpensive — and hard to process — crude oil....
Wed November 26, 2008
Bomag Upgrades Cockpit Seats for Better Visibility on Rollers
Bomag has redesigned its 66- and 78-in. (167 and 198 cm) tandem drum rollers to offer improved operator ergonomics and controls, better performance, and greater economy. The new BW266AD-4 has a maximum centrifugal force of 32,800 lbs....