Thu March 09, 2017
Bomag's Changes Improve Performance of BW 28 RH Pneumatic Tire Roller
The Bomag BW 28 RH pneumatic tired roller features a large 106 cu. ft. (3 cu m) ballast compartment and efficient weight ballast changing system to boost wheel loads and improve compaction performance across a wide range of applications from city streets and county roads to interstate highways and airports....
Tue March 07, 2017
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds Third Tandem-Drum Model, Upgrades Single-Drum Rollers to Tier 4 Final
On March 7th at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 international construction equipment exposition, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced enhancements and an addition to its compaction-roller product line....
Mon March 06, 2017
RMACES Displays Latest Equipment, Technology in Denver
The 44th Annual Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference and Equipment Show (RMACES) was held Feb. 22 to 24 at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Conference Center near the Denver International Airport. The equipment show is an important element of the three-day event, which also features seminars on emerging technology, governmental issues and other topics impacting the asphalt industry in the Rocky Mountain region....
Sun March 05, 2017
Lightweight Bomag BVP 12/50 A Single Direction Plate Compactor Designed To Deliver Superior Asphalt Compaction
The Bomag BVP 12/50 A single direction vibratory plate compactor is specifically designed and equipped for asphalt compaction, expanding the machine's use beyond traditional soil compaction. This asphalt specialist features a base plate specifically designed to avoid asphalt material pushing, shoving and scuffing to deliver a superior finish....
Mon February 27, 2017
Allen Introduces the New Sales Director - Paving Equipment
Roger Euliss, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC), recently announced the appointment of Mark A. Conte as the new Sales Director for Paving Equipment. Mark will have global responsibility for all Allen specialty paving equipment sales, witha primary focus on North American markets....
Thu February 23, 2017
Dynapac's New CC950D Offers Small Size, Big Impact
Dynapac's new small tandem asphalt roller — the CC950D — is ideal for small-scale compaction work, such as bicycle paths, narrow roads and small parking areas. It fulfills a need for high-quality compaction in areas that are difficult to reach with a larger roller....
Wed February 22, 2017
Wacker Neuson Offers Full Range of Ride-On Trowels for Smaller Contractors
Wacker Neuson offers a full range of ride-on trowels that meet the needs of small concrete contractors, who are expanding their line, up to large professional flatwork finishers. Designed and manufactured at Wacker Neuson's Menomonee Falls, Wisc., production plant, the full line of trowels has expanded over the past 20 years to provide contractors with additional machine choices and advanced technology that fit all concrete slabs sizes and conditions....
Wed February 15, 2017
Venesky Asphalt Purchases Mauldin Paver for Influx of Work
For Gary Venesky, owner of Venesky Asphalt, Easley, S.C., a life-long passion evolved into a successful business. After he graduated from high school, Venesky launched his career, working for a major, local asphalt company and stayed with the company for several years....
Wed February 15, 2017
Blackjack Paving 'Doubles Down' With Recent Purchase
Blackjack Paving, based in Tyrone, Ga., recently "doubled down" and purchased its first brand-new paving machine, a LeeBoy 8515 D asphalt paver, from Reynolds-Warren Equipment. The company purchased five used LeeBoy pavers from the dealership in the past, but this purchase represented its first investment in a brand-new machine....
Tue February 14, 2017
The Contour Packer/Roller From Handy Hitch Manufacturing Ltd.
Simple to use by a single operator, the Contour Packer/Roller has a unique independent contour frame system that allows the compactor tires to follow the exact contour of the road. This system maintains constant pressure by the tires on the road and leaves a smooth, uniform surface....