Category Archives: Road

  • LeeBoy collaborating with Portable Electric to advance electrification in the paving industry

    LeeBoy collaborating with Portable Electric to advance electrification in the paving industry

    Lincolnton, NC — LeeBoy, an industry leader in commercial asphalt paving equipment, and Portable Electric (PE), a leading manufacturer of portable and mobile e-Chargers and e-Generators, are working together to advance the electrification of the asphalt paving industry.

    Minnich to introduce single gang barrier wall drill at World of Concrete 2024

    Minnich to introduce single gang barrier wall drill at World of Concrete 2024

    MANSFIELD, OH — Minnich Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, will introduce the new Single Gang Barrier Wall Drill at the World of Concrete 2024.

    NCAT’s Buzz Powell Is first APA technical director

    NCAT’s Buzz Powell Is first APA technical director

    GREENBELT, MD—Raymond “Buzz” Powell joined the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) staff yesterday as its first Technical Director, following a distinguished career at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University.

    CNH completes purchase of Hemisphere GNSS, consolidates guidance and connectivity tech capabilities

    CNH completes purchase of Hemisphere GNSS, consolidates guidance and connectivity tech capabilities

    CNH Industrial has completed its purchase of the global satellite navigation technology leader Hemisphere GNSS (Hemisphere) for a total consideration of USD $175 million – as announced on March 30, 2023.

    CIRCOR highlights pump solutions for road grade asphalt binder processing and transfer

    CIRCOR highlights pump solutions for road grade asphalt binder processing and transfer

    CIRCOR International, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of differentiated technology products and sub-systems, highlights their IMO brand rotary screw pumps for processing and transferring asphaltenes and bitumen in a variety of applications. 

    CASE launches construction-grade mini track loaders and small articulated loaders to bring more power to small jobs

    CASE launches construction-grade mini track loaders and small articulated loaders to bring more power to small jobs

    Racine, WI – CASE Construction Equipment is launching an all-new lineup of mini track loaders and small articulated loaders, giving small contractors construction-grade muscle to knock down more jobs faster and more profitably than ever before. Having made their first appearance at Equipment Expo in Louisville, Kentucky this October, the new product lines from CASE highlights how landscapers and other […]

    Andrew Boyle Elected 79th Chairman of the American Trucking Associations

    Andrew Boyle Elected 79th Chairman of the American Trucking Associations

    Austin, Texas – Today, the American Trucking Associations’ Board of Directors elected Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation in Billerica, Massachusetts, as the Federation’s 79th chairman. “It is a tremendous privilege to be chosen by my peers in the trucking industry to be ATA chairman,” Boyle said. “Being selected to serve the millions of hardworking men and […]

    Maxim Crane Works launches ambitious project to remanufacture 14 Manitowoc 2250 crawler cranes

    Maxim Crane Works launches ambitious project to remanufacture 14 Manitowoc 2250 crawler cranes

    Maxim Crane Works is working with Manitowoc’s EnCore service team to remanufacture 14 Manitowoc 2250 crawler cranes in its fleet. The company sees the project as an ideal, cost-effective way to continue serving the 300 USt crawler crane rental market. A variety of economic factors are driving growth in the 300 USt weight class, including […]

    TRP names Ted Saltzman as vice president of sales to spearhead new business development, signifying further expansion into heavy-duty trailer sector

    TRP names Ted Saltzman as vice president of sales to spearhead new business development, signifying further expansion into heavy-duty trailer sector

    With a vision for growth in the heavy-duty trailer market, the addition of Saltzman bolsters TRP’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of customers.

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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).

    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 […]

    American Concrete Institute’s new Mid-Atlantic Resource Center to open Sept. 5 in Columbia, MD

    American Concrete Institute’s new Mid-Atlantic Resource Center to open Sept. 5 in Columbia, MD

    FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is opening a third Resource Center, located in Columbia, MD, to serve Mid-Atlantic based communities in the concrete industry. This new ACI Resource Center will help meet the increased demand for ACI knowledge through hands–on training, educational offerings, and on–demand access to ACI Certification Programs.   

    Felling Trailers adds Larson Cable Trailers to product offering

    Felling Trailers adds Larson Cable Trailers to product offering

    Felling Trailers, Inc. adds Larson Cable Trailers to their product offering with the, LCT-7500, LCT-5620, and LCT-5700. A division of Felling Trailers, acquired in May of 2021, Larson Cable Trailers, Inc. is a known leader in fiber-optic cable-handling trailer products. The Felling Trailers sales team is now offering the LCT models as part of their […]

    IECA Northeast Regional Conference addresses erosion and sediment control for large construction projects

    IECA Northeast Regional Conference addresses erosion and sediment control for large construction projects

    The 2023 Northeast Regional Event on Nov 6-7, 2023 provides valuable insights through peer-to-peer learning. This conference is your gateway to acquiring the latest knowledge and best practices in stormwater and erosion control, all with a northeast-specific portfolio.

    Bomag Americas announces Power Motive Corporation as a new full-line dealer for Arizona

    Bomag Americas announces Power Motive Corporation as a new full-line dealer for Arizona

    RIDGEWAY, SC – BOMAG Americas has signed Power Motive Corporation (PMC) as the new dealer for the State of Arizona. From the company’s Phoenix, Chandler and Tucson locations, PMC will provide its customers with sales, service, and parts support for the full BOMAG product line, spanning from light equipment to landfill compactors.

    LiftWise® introduces Trailer Stacker

    LiftWise® introduces Trailer Stacker

    WACO, Texas —The new Trailer Stacker from LiftWise® provides three-tier trailer stacking for over-the-road transport. Ideal for trailer manufacturers, distributors and dealers, this easy-to-use stacking system requires just one person to operate without the need for special rigging, slings or climbing onto the trailers.

    Western Global’s new FuelCube Type-S offers compact convenience for jobsite refueling

    Western Global’s new FuelCube Type-S offers  compact convenience for jobsite refueling

    Western Global, a leading manufacturer of fuel and fluid storage solutions, introduces the FuelCube Type-S, a compact fuel tank that fits in the back of a truck. Available in the U.S., the FuelCube Type-S is one of the most reliable, flexible and transportable fuel tanks on the market. Designed to safely transport and dispense diesel […]

    Reconstructing roadbuilding

    Reconstructing roadbuilding

    How New Equipment is Addressing an Infrastructure Crisis   by Lynn Marsh, president of Road Widener LLC Roads are perhaps the most crucial piece of infrastructure around the world and one of the greatest technological achievements of mankind. Ironically, the glistening asphalt of an open road cues daydreams of escaping technology: windows down, tires humming, […]

    Komatsu donates $250,000 to AED Foundation’s Vision 2025 initiative

    Komatsu donates $250,000 to AED Foundation’s Vision 2025 initiative

    Project aims to address technician shortages in the equipment distribution industry  The current skills gap and workforce shortage issues facing OEMs and equipment distributors are daunting. To address these problems, the AED Foundation created Vision 2025, a project aimed at helping to increase the number of qualified technicians entering the equipment distribution industry. Komatsu is […]

    Stellar expands global reach with new international distributor partners

    Stellar expands global reach with new international distributor partners

    Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, is thrilled to announce the addition of new distributor partners to its global network. With these strategic collaborations, Stellar continues to solidify its position as the No. 1 choice for productivity […]