Mon February 10, 2020
GOMACO Introduces New High-Production Screed
GOMACO is introducing a high-production truss-mounted screed for paving bridge decks, flat slabs and floors. The new screed can advance up to 4 ft. (1.2 m) in a single pass, drastically reducing finishing time and providing savings on concrete delivery costs and total project labor....
Mon February 10, 2020
Innovation, Speed Sets Standard in Paving Projects Across United States
During the last two weeks in August each year, the population of Williamsport, Pa., doubles as fans flock from across the country — many from outside the United States — to see the Little League World Series....
Mon February 10, 2020
Scenes From National Pavement Expo 2020 in Nashville
The 35th annual National Pavement Expo was held from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1 at the Music City Center in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tenn. "We are truly honored to be a part of this industry and look forward to continuing the relationships with the participating companies for years to come — thanks for being a part of this one." show managers from Emerald Expositions said....
Mon February 10, 2020
RAM Pavement Lauds Performance, Service of Weiler/Cat
Back in 2004, RAM Pavement founder and president Rob Miller gambled big with his career on the line and no clear idea whether his risky play would lead to future success in the paving industry. At that time, Miller was working for a company beset by financial management problems, and as an unhappy employee he reached the point where he issued an proclamation to his fellow coworkers in North Carolina....
Mon February 10, 2020
GOMACO's Xtreme Line of Concrete Curb and Gutter Pavers on Display at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020
GOMACO Corporation designs and builds its full line of concrete paving equipment to slipform the challenging projects, the tight radii and the unique applications with a quality end product their owners take pride in....
Thu February 06, 2020
What's Cooking With GDOT's 'Roadway Chefs'
Did you know that road surfaces throughout the state have a distinct recipe designed for sustainability, preservation and safety? And that every type of material used or installed on Georgia DOT construction and maintenance projects must be tested and approved before use?Whether it's concrete curing time, steel tensile strength, assessing potential ground contaminants, evaluating new products or everything in between — Georgia DOT's Office of Materials and Testing (OMAT) determines the sweet spot formula for all products to match the unique characteristics of each project....
Thu February 06, 2020
Volvo Renews Million Ton Guarantee for Pavers
Volvo Construction Equipment is bringing back its popular Million Ton Guarantee, a North American after-purchase program that gives customers of Volvo 7000 Series asphalt pavers manufacturer support for the replacement of auger and conveyor system wear parts over a five-year period....
Wed February 05, 2020
$143M Project Adds Lanes to Indiana's I-65
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is overseeing a $143 million project that will increase mobility throughout a section of the I-65 corridor. Between U.S. Highway 50 and S.R. 58 at Walesboro, work is ongoing to completely reconstruct and reconfigure I-65 as a six-lane concrete roadway....
Tue February 04, 2020
Mauldin Redesigns M415XT Maintainer
Mauldin Paving Products has redesigned its M415XT maintainer. The M415XT, which now comes standard with a Cummins 3.8L Tier IV engine with 130 hp, is propelled using two hydraulically-powered solid axles, giving the machine better traction in all scenarios over its predecessor's planetary driven system....
Sat February 01, 2020
Allen Introduces MSP465 Riding Trowel
Allen's MSP465 riding trowel is a mechanically-driven, 8 ft. (2.4 m) class ride-on power trowel that is powered by a powerful 57 hp Kubota liquid-cooled gasoline engine. The MSP465 was designed with the high volume flatwork concrete contractor in mind....