Mon March 19, 2018
World of Asphalt, AGG1 Academy & Expo Breaks Records With Sold Out Show Floor Displaying Latest Equipment
The record-breaking 2018 World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo concluded a successful run, March 6-8, with a very positive atmosphere, as attendees and exhibitors conducted business and discussed issues affecting future growth, such as infrastructure funding....
Mon March 19, 2018
Tracey Road Equipment Hosts Paving Professionals Workshop in Syracuse, N.Y.
Tracey Road Equipment held a Paving Professionals Workshop Feb. 7, 2018, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y. The event, held for roadbuilding, maintenance and restoration contractors and for those who perform this type of work with municipalities, drew more than 150 attendees, despite the worst storm of the season (pre-registration for the event was strong at nearly 300 registrants.)The Paving Professionals Workshop featured five educational sessions:Asphalt paver functions, setup and adjustments, led by Richard Kramer of Roadtec;Automations grade & slope systems and practices, led by Gary Motak of Moba Automation:Screeds — applications, adjustments and issues, led Roadtec's Richard Kramer;Base preparation and milling for smoothness, presented by Charlie Butler of Roadtec; and Proper operation of a shuttle buggy, presented by Richard Kramer of Roadtec....
Fri March 16, 2018
Ray-Tech Infrared Corporation Appoints BKBC Machinery New Authorized Dealer
Ray-Tech Infrared Corporation, located in Charlestown, N.H., recently appointed BKBC Machinery as its authorized dealer for northern and central New Jersey, all five boroughs of New York City, and Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties in New York....
Wed March 14, 2018
Paving Equipment Takes Center Stage at Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference
The Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference and Equipment Show (RMACES) was held Feb. 21-23 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, near Denver International Airport. This year was the 45th for the event, which brings together contractors, suppliers, governmental agency representatives and consultants from the Rocky Mountain Region....
Tue March 13, 2018
Idaho Materials & Construction Wins Award for Quality in Asphalt Paving
Idaho Materials and Construction (IMC) won a Quality in Construction Award for asphalt pavement from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) for its work on 1-84 in Canyon County.“We were honored to receive this award,” Eric St....
Tue March 13, 2018
Roadtec's Auto Cut Makes Easy Work of Obstacles
Roadtec debuted its auto cut technology at World of Asphalt. Auto cut comes standard on the company's RX-600 cold planer. Auto cut allows milling machine operators to easily raise the mill, walk over obstacles, walk back into the cut, and resume milling at same depth, without reprogramming or delay, according to the manufacturer....
Tue March 13, 2018
Roadtec's RP-170 Paver is Designed for Success
Roadtec's RP-170 highway class paver is designed with the goal of quality product and simple operation. It has a 174-hp Cummins QSB 6.7 Tier IV engine, a minimum paving width of 8 ft. (2.4 m) and a maximum paving width of 15 ft....
Tue March 13, 2018
Roadtec Guardian Telematics Uses Data to Lower Downtime
Roadtec's Guardian Telematics allows live two-way wireless communication between paving machines and remote devices. No matter where you are or where the job site is, you have real time access to machine data with your smart phone, tablet, or computer, according to the manufacturer....
Fri March 09, 2018
Volvo Introduces New Combination Rollers at World of Asphalt 2018
Volvo Construction Equipment launched the CR30B and CR35B combination rollers at World of Asphalt, adding to its small asphalt compaction line. These versatile machines are powered by a fuel-efficient, low-emission engine and packed with features that deliver a smooth and dense mat surface....
Fri March 09, 2018
Case Announces SV212D and SV216D Single Drum Vibratory Rollers
Case Construction Equipment introduced the new SV212D and SV216D single drum vibratory compactors – compatible with both smooth and padfoot drums. With best-in-class centrifugal forces, self-adjusting torque control system and the most climbing power in the industry, these machines are built for industry-leading performance in the toughest applications....