Sat March 21, 2015
PRS Rises to Forefront of Asphalt Recycling Technology
Recycling isn’t just part of Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.’s name, it is its mantra. While environmental mandates at state and local levels initially drove the push toward green road building, PRS, an employee-owned company based in Jurupa, Valley, Calif., now sees itself at the forefront of asphalt recycling technology and application....
Thu March 19, 2015
Chicago Pneumatic Launches CombiForm Screed Rail System to Concrete Market
Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment has introduced the CombiForm screed rail system, offering customers a total solution for surface leveling applications. The lightweight, leave-in-place screed rail system guides beams and screeds allowing operators to save time, labor, and transport costs compared to traditional methods, according to the company....
Tue March 17, 2015
Caterpillar RM500B Rotary Mixer Combines Ease of Use, Superior Performance
The RM500B combines ease of use, superior performance and high reliability to achieve the most demanding job specifications in both full-depth reclamation and soil stabilization applications. The RM500B replaces the current RM500 Rotary Mixer and offers many new features and enhancements that increase operator comfort and productivity, including a Cat C15 engine with ACERT Technology....
Tue March 17, 2015
Onsite Update: Largest ever World of Asphalt & AGG1
The 2015 World of Asphalt and AGG1 exhibitions kicked off Tuesday, March 17 in Baltimore and had broken all previous attendance records by mid-day - as well as setting records for number exhibitors and exhibit space, and number education tickets purchased....
Tue March 17, 2015
Bergkamp’s MA30 Applies Mastic Surface Treatment to Preserve Asphalt Pavement
Bergkamp Inc. , based in Salina, Kan., offers the MA30 frictional mastic surface treatment applicator that allows contractors and government agencies to apply frictional mastic surface treatment over highways, roads, parking lots and airport runways to protect the surface and extend the life of the pavement....
Mon March 16, 2015
Case Rolls Out Tier IV Interim DV209C, DV210C Asphalt Compactors
Case Construction Equipment's DV209C and DV210C high frequency asphalt compactors represent the addition of two new models to Case's high frequency double-drum models, giving road builders more control and versatility to dial compaction performance to match the thickness and required density of each lift....
Wed March 11, 2015
Wirtgen TCM 1800 Texture Curing Machine Offers High Productivity
The TCM 1800 texture curing machine from Wirtgen America offers high productivity curing and texturing of portland cement concrete slabs. This self-propelled, track-mounted texture curing machine follows behind the slipform paver when placing concrete slabs, and is equipped with an automatic brooming and spraying system which adds pavement texture, and then a thin film of curing compound....
Wed March 11, 2015
Cat AP600F, AP655F Pavers Feature Increased Technology, Quick-Heating Screed
Intuitive, accessible technology and a quick-heating screed system that increases production while reducing crew idle time are key features of the Cat AP600F and AP655F pavers. The AP600F is a wheeled paver....
Wed March 11, 2015
Atlas Copco Twin-Handled Walk-Behind Vibrating Screed Proves Versatile
The Atlas Copco BV30 compact, single-beam vibrating screed allows contractors to level concrete in a variety of applications, including garage floors and driveways as well as in confined areas. The BV30's interchangeable blades, lightweight aluminum body and rigid screed blade provide maximum versatility, easy handling and stability, according to the manufacturer....
Wed March 11, 2015
Wacker Neuson Adds New Engine Choice for Its Power Steer Ride-On Trowels
Concrete contractors can now choose between two gasoline engine options on Wacker Neuson's 48-in. (122 cm) power steer (CRT 48-PS series) ride-on trowel product line. A new model, CRT 48-57K-PS, is powered by a 57-hp liquid cooled Kubota gasoline engine....