Wed February 28, 2007
Bergkamp Unveils M2 Slurry Seal/Microsurfacing Pavers
Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kan., offers the M2 Series of slurry seal/microsurfacing pavers for highways, roads and parking lots. Slurry seal/microsurfacing is a mixture of aggregate, emulsion, water and additives that is applied over existing pavement as one smooth layer....
Fri February 23, 2007
Wacker’s Newest Asphalt Roller Line Improves Visibility
Wacker’s new generation of ride-on asphalt rollers comes to the market in 2007. Designed and manufactured at the company’s Menomonee Falls, Wis., headquarters, the RD 12-90, RD 12A-90 and RD 16-90 offer a variety of enhancements and operator comfort....
Wed February 21, 2007
S&S Paving’s Move to New Model Pays Big Dividends in California
A California paving contractor who traded in his model 880 WB paver from Vogele America Inc. for its successor, the 2116W, had documented improvements in productivity and profitability of the new model over the old....
Wed February 14, 2007
Contractors Listen to Paving Expert at James River Event
Paving contractors gathered Jan. 30 at James River Equipment’s branch in Charlotte to learn more about issues pertinent to the work they perform every day. The guest speaker was James Scherocman, a registered civil engineer from Cincinnati, Ohio....
Tue February 13, 2007
Asphalt: The ’Environmentally Sustainable Pavement’
Asphalt is the sustainable material for constructing pavements. From the production of the paving material, to the placement of the pavement on the road, to rehabilitation, through recycling, asphalt pavements minimize impact on the environment....
Fri February 09, 2007
Case Construction Introduces CX B Series Excavators at World of Concrete
At this year’s World of Concrete show, Case Construction Equipment introduced the first models in its CX B Series line of full-sized excavators. These new Case excavators feature measurable increases in fuel efficiency and productivity, noticeable improvements to operator comfort, easier maintenance, and enhancements to durability and reliability, according to the manufacturer....
Tue January 16, 2007
Bomag 4413 Asphalt Paver Features Increased Power
Bomag’s new 4413 self-propelled asphalt paver features a 60-hp (44.7 kW) Cummins A-Series water-cooled diesel engine that offers approximately 40-percent more output torque than the engine on the previous model....
Tue January 16, 2007
LeeBoy 8816 Paver Made for Road, Commercial Applications
The LeeBoy 8816 asphalt paver has expanded the options available to both commercial and highway heavy asphalt paving contractors with this 25,000-lb. (11,000 kg), 130-hp (96.9 kW), maneuverable asphalt paver designed for road and large commercial applications....
Tue January 16, 2007
Terex Pegson 428 Trakpactor Crushes Aggregates, Concrete
The Terex Pegson 428 Trakpactor is a track-mounted, fixed-hammer horizontal impact crusher with a 42 by 28 in. (106 by 71 cm) feed opening. The plant is designed for crushing aggregates and concrete/asphalt rubble....
Tue January 16, 2007
SF-3000 Concrete Paver Features Easily Moved Slipform
Power Pavers Inc.’s SF-3000, a two-track high production concrete slipform paver paves widths from 12 to 27 ft. (3.77 to 8.23 m) with integral curb on one or both sides. With optional extensions, the paver will slipform concrete up to 32 ft....