Fri March 16, 2012
Volvo to Offer Updated Wedge-Lock Asphalt Screed
Volvo Construction Equipment has entered into a strategic alliance with Carlson Paving Products in an effort to further serve asphalt paving market needs and offer additional screed options for Volvo pavers....
Wed March 14, 2012
CC&T Adds Rubble Master, Bagela Asphalt Recycler Lines
CC&T held a demonstration March 3 introducing the Rubble Master RM70GO! and the Bagela Asphalt Recycler to its customers at its Folcroft, Pa., location. The company recently added these two lines to its product offerings....
Wed March 14, 2012
Bradco Cold Planer Adjusts for Precision Cutting
The Bradco cold planer by Paladin Construction Group, available in standard- and high-flow models, attaches to skid steers to mill asphalt and concrete surfaces in open and confined spaces. Its independent depth adjustment side plates allow for precise lapping and taper cuts, while the high rear spoil clearance reduces recirculation of material....
Wed March 14, 2012
Bomag Economizer Soil Stiffness Indicator Removes Guesswork
Designed to deliver higher operating efficiency for midsize and heavy reversible plate compactors, Bomag’s Economizer feature provides real-time soil stiffness results. The new technology saves time and money by helping operators avoid making an unnecessary number of passes to complete compaction projects, according to the manufacturer....
Wed March 07, 2012
The Road Connection to Discuss Highway Bill at World of Asphalt
The Road Connection will be holding a press conference at The World of Asphalt / AGG1 trade show on at 1:00 PM, March 14th, at booth 2299B to discuss the current situation on Capitol Hill regarding a long-term, comprehensive highway bill....
Wed February 29, 2012
Upstate New York Road to Be Repaved With Porous Asphalt
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (AP) A heavily traveled road in an Adirondack tourist town is getting a new type of road pavement designed to keep pollutants from flowing into water supplies. Warren County and state transportation officials are working on a $6 million project to install porous asphalt on Beach Road in the village of Lake George....
Mon February 27, 2012
Terex Bid-Well 4800 Paver Showcases New Features
Today’s Terex Bid-Well 4800 bridge paver boasts new features that improve the machine’s flexibility and ease of operation. The new fogging system offers adjustable and removable spray nozzles that make the system even more user-friendly....
Mon February 27, 2012
Terex Workbridge Features Quick Assembly, Close-to-Work Operation
The Terex Bid-Well 2418 workbridge offers a 24-in. (61.0 cm) wide walkway over its 18-in. (45.7 cm) deep truss frame, allowing crew members to cross freshly laid concrete surfaces to efficiently perform required tasks behind the paver....
Thu February 23, 2012
Putzmeister Introduces 42Z Truck-Mounted Concrete Boom Pump
Putzmeister America Inc. introduced its new 42Z truck-mounted concrete boom pump at the World of Concrete trade show in January 2012. The new pump keeps the operator in mind with greater payload capacity, a user-friendly design and increased ease of service, according to the manufacturer....
Thu February 23, 2012
JCB’s Double-Drum Ride-On Rollers Offer Improved Reliability
JCB Vibromax is introducing a range of double-drum ride-on rollers, delivering high frequency compaction with JCB reliability and serviceability. The VMT380 and VMT430 models are both available in two drum widths, creating four distinct machines....