Mon April 02, 2007
Terex FD3000 Mixer Features Improved Concrete Discharge
The Terex FD3000 3-axle-front-discharge mixer from Terex Roadbuilding — formerly marketed under the Advance brand name — features improved concrete discharge, operator comfort, reliability, drum control and safety....
Thu March 29, 2007
Concrete Trucks Race to Keep Up With WMC’s Pace
WMC Contracting Company in Trenton, Tenn., has been in the construction business since 1950, and has specialized in all kinds of slipform concrete projects. If it thinks the project can be slipformed, it will figure out a way to do it with its GOMACO machines, using either one of its Commander IIIs or GT-3600....
Wed March 28, 2007
Roadmaster Improves Asphalt Surface Without Repaving
Contractors and public works officials at the National Pavement Expo in Nashville, Tenn., were introduced to a system developed to improve ride quality and extend the life of asphalt roads and highways, without repaving....
Mon March 19, 2007
Beiler Paving Owner Wins Dodge Ram at Expo
The venue may have changed, but the Philadelphia Construction Expo in Reading, Pa., was the same great show as it had been for years in Fort Washington. Held in the new, spacious Greater Reading Expo Center, the 2007 show drew both long-time and new attendees and exhibitors: in all more than 100 exhibitors showcased a vast array of equipment and services to hundreds of visitors over the course of the two-day show....
Fri March 16, 2007
LeeBoy’s 8510 Fills Niche Between Two Asphalt Pavers
The LeeBoy 8510 conveyor paver is designed to fill the niche between the LeeBoy 8500 and 8515 asphalt pavers for increased production in a commercial class paver. The 8510 achieves this production increase with 12-in....
Fri March 16, 2007
Wirtgen W 120 F Removes Asphalt Courses to Full Depth
Wirtgen America Inc. introduced the midsized Wirtgen W 120 F cold milling machine at World of Asphalt 2007 in Atlanta. The W 120 F is a high-performance cold milling machine with a milling width of 3.9 ft....
Thu March 15, 2007
Auction Raises $500,000 for Concrete Industry Management Scholarships
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 — raised approximately $500,000 at its auction held at World of Concrete. The second annual CIM Auction was held Thursday, Jan....
Mon March 12, 2007
Orlando Firm Answers Demand With Concrete Recycling Company
In today’s competitive economic climate, the most successful businesses are those which recognize opportunity, seize it and work it to their benefit. Growing one’s business to include complimentary functions, using connections made in one area to boost performance in another, and employing the best processing technology available, are examples of this approach, and Orlando Recycled Materials (ORM) has used them all....
Wed March 07, 2007
Liftech Hosts Asphalt Laydown, Compaction Seminar
More than 150 working professionals in the asphalt industry convened on Feb. 5 at Liftech Equipment’s Rochester, N.Y., facility for a fact-filled, one-day seminar about best practices in asphalt....
Mon March 05, 2007
Online Training Offered for Concrete Cutting Operators
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) is offering online training and testing for concrete cutting operators through ProTraining.com. Five safety videos have been converted to online safety courses for Flat Sawing, Wall Sawing, Core Drilling, Hand Sawing and Wire Sawing....