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Experience and teamwork fuel momentum on S.T. Wooten’s I-95 road widening project

Experience and teamwork fuel momentum on S.T. Wooten’s I-95 road widening project

By Michael Alford, Vice President at S.T. Wooten As temperatures soar and the days get longer, excitement is starting to build for summer vacation. For S.T. Wooten, the focus is on making sure travel dreams don’t turn into nightmares for people driving on I-95 as the company makes progress on its 18-mile road-widening project to […]

Ignite Attachments Expands Snow Tool Lineup

Ignite Attachments Expands Snow Tool Lineup

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Ignite Attachments, a breakthrough manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, adds to its growing lineup of direct-to-you products with new snow tools. The company launched a line of commercial-grade snow blades for heavy-duty snow removal tasks. Additionally, Ignite beefed up existing snow tool lines to provide more efficiency. This includes an optional hydraulic […]

BinMaster’s new spin on the reliable rotary

BinMaster’s new spin on the reliable rotary

The new BinMaster BMRX-100 rotary level indicator is an electromechanical device used in solids and powders to prevent bin overfills, dry runs, or to shut off a process. The BMRX-100 has no printed circuit board, so it’s impervious to moisture and vibration found in many tough processing environments. By alerting to full and empty vessel […]

Ohio family-run firm to increase aggregate production with CDE’s technology

CDE, a leading supplier of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, has announced that it is due to commission a state-of-the-art wash plant for Duff Quarry. 

Illinois land developers increase productivity and versatility with new diamond mowers excavator attachment

Illinois land developers increase productivity and versatility with new diamond mowers excavator attachment

Founded in 1853 by the Illinois Central Railroad (from which its name derives), Centralia, Illinois lies approximately 60 miles east of St. Louis. Due to its predominantly rural surroundings, agriculture is essential to the local economy. With land aplenty, maintenance is needed as numerous areas susceptible to overgrowth and unwanted vegetation impede the land and […]

Offering lower fuel and maintenance costs, the new Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader meets production targets at a low cost per hour

The new Cat® 988 GC Wheel Loader delivers reliable and efficient operation, allowing customers to move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on investment. The new loader offers up to 5% less fuel consumption and up to 15% lower maintenance costs than the Cat 988K. Designed to maximize life-cycle […]

ATA Urges Congress to Establish National Framework for Automated Vehicles

ATA Urges Congress to Establish National Framework for Automated Vehicles

Washington – Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that automated vehicle technology holds great promise to enhance highway safety, boost economic productivity, and support trucking’s essential workforce.

Felling Trailers Names Capobianco As Northeastern Regional Sales Manager

Felling Trailers Names Capobianco As Northeastern Regional Sales Manager

(SAUK CENTRE, MINNESOTA) – Felling Trailers Inc., a leading manufacturer of industrial and commercial trailers, has appointed Jim Capobinaco as their Northeastern Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Jim will be responsible for all sales development, activity, and dealer support within Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, […]

C,D&E waste plant cements Alberta as a leader in decarbonization and circular tech

C,D&E waste plant cements Alberta as a leader in decarbonization and circular tech

Washing experts CDE and Calgary Aggregate Recycling Inc. (CAR) recently hosted an open house event to showcase the company’s new 250 tons per hour (tph) contaminated soils and construction, demolition and excavation (C,D&E) waste wash plant, the largest commissioned by CDE in Canada to date.

ProStack Announces Powerscreen of California As New Distributor

ProStack Announces Powerscreen of California As New Distributor

ProStack®, a leading provider of innovative bulk material handling solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Powerscreen of California as its authorized distributor, strengthening the presence of ProStack equipment in California, Nevada and Hawaii and enhancing its ability to provide high-quality equipment and exceptional service to customers.

Werk-Brau Box Grapple ideal for heavy demolition

Werk-Brau Box Grapple ideal for heavy demolition

Werk-Brau introduces a wide mouth box-style grapple attachment specifically designed to handle objects of differing sizes like demolition debris, brush, rocks, and more. Standard sizes are engineered for excavators from 12 to 60 tons, with additional tine- and width-configurations available to maximize efficiency and productivity on job-specific applications. Rugged construction with T-1 steel utilized in […]

Kleemann | Mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe extends product portfolio

Kleemann | Mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe extends product portfolio

The NEO line is the new efficient, compact class from Kleemann  With the mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe, Kleemann presents the first family member of the new NEO line. The machine is efficient, powerful and extremely flexible – and all-electric operation is possible with the NEOe variant.

222,000 U.S. bridges need repair; Federal Infrastructure Law Bridge Program providing needed resources

222,000 U.S. bridges need repair; Federal Infrastructure Law Bridge Program providing needed resources

36 percent of U.S. bridges need repair, including 76,600 that should be replaced. Of bridges needing repair, nearly 42,400 are in Poor Condition. Motorists cross these structures 167 million times daily. States have committed $3.2 billion – 30 Percent of $10.6 billion in available Federal Bridge Formula Funds – for 2,060 Projects National and State Data […]

Slurry pumps vs. water pumps: Why do I need a slurry pump?

Slurry pumps vs. water pumps: Why do I need a slurry pump?

Slurry pumps versus water pumps What distinguishes slurry from other fluid types is the presence of a solid — gravel, copper, or sand — within a liquid. Although, in many cases, that liquid is water, a slurry may contain solvents, like acids, alcohols, or petroleum. Those non-water components, whether solids or solvents, make slurry pumps […]

Routine maintenance 101

Routine maintenance 101

by Jeff Keeling, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Brokk Inc. Demolition robots are built with strong components to promote a long service life and are specifically designed to withstand harsh environments. But, as with any piece of equipment, neglect of regular maintenance can reduce machine productivity, or worse, lead to unexpected breakdowns.

National Pile Croppers aids Ukraine rebuild

National Pile Croppers aids Ukraine rebuild

The war in the Ukraine has a been a calamity for the people of the country. Now however, signs of hope are emerging with the Ukrainian government starting to rebuild the infrastructure of the country. Playing a part is a shipment from National Pile Croppers which contained a Heavy Duty CFA rig which is now […]

CASE and Team Rubicon elevate partnership with expansion of heavy equipment operator training

CASE and Team Rubicon elevate partnership with expansion of heavy equipment operator training

CASE dealers participate in pilot program to prepare communities with critical volunteer force RACINE, WI – Last fall, CASE Construction Equipment asked its dealers to help support a new initiative with Team Rubicon: train more volunteers to operate heavy equipment for its veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during and after disasters and […]

GEOWEB® Slope Protection System application: Vegetated slope

GEOWEB® Slope Protection System application: Vegetated slope

Project Name: Shelton Gardens Slope Stabilization Project Location: Cincinnati, OH Project Details: Brad Ackel, an engineer from Carpenter Marty Transportation, supervised the project. To address the erosion, the team chose the GEOWEB® Slope Protection System (4-inch cell depth), equipped with tendon anchoring, a geotextile, and topsoil infill to support vegetation. Crews installed a total of […]

New WOTUS rule another roadblock for transportation projects

New WOTUS rule another roadblock for transportation projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) issued the following statement from ARTBA President and CEO Dave Bauer in response to the Biden administration revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule released Aug. 29 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Haver & Boecker Niagara opens new service center in Parauapebas, Brazil

Haver & Boecker Niagara opens new service center in Parauapebas, Brazil

Haver & Boecker Niagara recently opened a new service and support facility in Parauapebas, Brazil. The company welcomed clients, partners, friends, local community and city authorities to the grand opening celebration on May 18, 2023. The 43,055-square-foot (4,000 square-meter) facility provides service and support for mining operations throughout the region through cutting-edge diagnostics, equipment refurbishment, […]

New Cemex sand and gravel plant ready for operation

New Cemex sand and gravel plant ready for operation

Located in the heart of England, Quarry Manufacturing and Supplies Ltd. (QMS) has since its formation in the 1980s grown to be one of the UKs leading suppliers of crushing, screening and stockpiling equipment. In addition to providing the hardware that makes the mineral processing industry tick, QMS has also supported aggregate and mining operations […]

All-season tire with the best winter properties – Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta TRI is made available in two more popular sizes for compact tractors and compact loaders

All-season tire with the best winter properties – Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta TRI is made available in two more popular sizes for compact tractors and compact loaders

On the narrow city streets, crammed yards and residential areas, the small but powerful compact machines are the ideal choice for snow removal and other property maintenance work. The block-patterned Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta TRI M+S tire is now available in two more compact machine sizes, 400/70R18 for compact loaders and 250/80R16 for compact tractor front […]

NSK presented with Motion’s Supplier of the Year Award

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named NSK “2022 Supplier of the Year.” The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through quality products and services and earned the highest score in the multi-faceted […]