Thu April 12, 2012
New Bomag Milling Machines Feature Innovative Rotor Geometry
Bomag’s two new models of milling machines, the BM500/15 and the BM600/15, both feature innovative rotor geometry to reduce vibration, increase service life and greatly simplify drum replacement, according to the manufacturer....
Wed April 11, 2012
Kirby-Smith Holds Annual Paving Seminar in?Arlington
Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. held its annual paving seminar Feb. 21 in Arlington, Texas at the Arlington Convention Center. Glen Townsend, vice president and general manager of Kirby-Smith, welcomed the 471 participants attending from paving and governmental agencies throughout north Texas including TXDOT engineers, street and highway departments, major highway paving contractors and commercial engineering firms....
Tue April 10, 2012
Contractor Meets the Challenge of Grand Canyon Pavement Preservation Project
When Intermountain Slurry Seal, a division of Granite Construction Inc., submitted its bid in 2009 to repair more than 430,000 sq. yds. (359,535 sq. yds.) of roads and parking lots along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, the company knew the job would come with challenges....
Mon April 09, 2012
GOMACO’s Paver-Mounted GSI a Paving Contractor’s Tool
GOMACO is experiencing an increased demand for the new paver-mounted GSI (GOMACO Smoothness Indicator) as a tool for paving contractors checking their rideability on-the-go. GOMACO introduced new hardware and software for this paving contractor’s tool at World of Concrete 2012 in Las Vegas....
Thu March 29, 2012
Flexible Pavement of Ohio Holds Asphalt Expo 2012
Flexible Pavements of Ohio, an association dedicated to the development, improvement and advancement of asphalt pavement construction, celebrated its golden anniversary by holding its 50th Annual Meeting at the Polaris Hilton Hotel in Columbus, Ohio....
Thu March 29, 2012
Asphalt Drum Mixers Releases New Single-Drum Counterflow Plant
Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc.’s EX Series asphalt plants with single-drum counterflow technology offer high efficiency and a compact design for contractors with low to medium production needs. The EX Series asphalt plants produce 100 to 425 tons (91 to 385 t) per hour at a very low cost per ton....
Fri March 23, 2012
Asphalt Drum Mixers Offers Durable Cold Feed Bins
Offered in both stationary and portable designs, cold feed bins from Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM) are engineered and constructed for maximum durability. Built to withstand abrasive aggregates and other job site abuse, the bins are manufactured with all welded painted steel, industrial strength columns and end bracing to outlast other similar systems, according to the manufacturer....
Fri March 23, 2012
Concrete Work Advances Lake Mead Water Project
LAS VEGAS (AP) A massive marine concrete pouring operation on the windy waters of Lake Mead is marking a milestone in work to complete a new drinking water supply pipeline to Las Vegas. A flotilla of barges carried mixing trucks March 5 to a site about 2 mi....
Tue March 20, 2012
World of Asphalt and AGG1 2012 Shows Huge Success
The co-located World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo were held March 13-15 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. Leading companies showcased their newest products and technologies aimed at the aggregates, asphalt, pavement maintenance and traffic safety industry sectors....
Fri March 16, 2012
Dates Set for Terex Bid-Well Spring Paving Service Schools
Terex Roadbuilding has announced two spring paving service school dates for Terex Bid-Well automatic roller pavers and workbridges. The two-day training sessions are scheduled for April 26 and April 27, and May 2 and May 3....