Category Archives: Industry News

  • Is biomass power about to make a comeback? eRINS may shift the balance for biomass in the near future

    Is biomass power about to make a comeback? eRINS may shift the balance for biomass in the near future

    by Daniel Ciolkosz, P.E. Assistant Professor and Research Associate Electricity production from biomass has had a long history in Pennsylvania, including small scale “combined heat and power” facilities and test burns of wood in coal power plants.

    The future of chipping: Morbark, LLC unveils new “BVR” line of hand‐fed brush chippers at TCI Expo in St. Louis

    The future of chipping: Morbark, LLC unveils new “BVR” line of hand‐fed brush chippers at TCI Expo in St. Louis

    WINN, MI – Morbark, LLC, a leading forestry, biomass, tree care, sawmill, and wood recycling equipment manufacturer, unveiled the all NEW “BVR” line of hand‐fed brush chippers recently at this year’s TCI Expo in St. Louis, Missouri.

    Team Rubicon brings hurricane relief in Florida with help from CASE construction equipment dealers

    Team Rubicon brings hurricane relief in Florida with help from CASE construction equipment dealers

    Months-long recovery efforts come to completion across multiple counties, where in the first week alone, volunteers cleared 298 obstructions, moved over 490 dump truck loads of debris and restored essential services to thousands of survivors.

    US Composting Council announces 2024 Board of Directors election results

    US Composting Council announces 2024 Board of Directors election results

    Raleigh, NC – The US Composting Council (USCC) announces the outcomes of its annual Board of Directors election for the 2024 term. In the upcoming year, the Board will welcome two new members while retaining three familiar faces.

    CDRA names new Executive Director/CEO

    CDRA names new Executive Director/CEO

    Chicago, IL – During its board meeting on October 3, 2023, the board of directors of the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) named industry veteran Terri Ward as its Executive Director and CEO. Ms. Ward had been acting as a special advisor to the board’s executive committee and assumes her new role immediately.

    Diamond Mowers’ new drum mulcher DC Pro maximizes versatility and performance of mid-size carriers

    Diamond Mowers’ new drum mulcher DC Pro maximizes versatility and performance of mid-size carriers

    SIOUX FALLS, SD – Delivering a new level of mulching performance for loaders up to 75hp, the Drum Mulcher DC Pro from Diamond Mowers is the latest addition to the company’s industry-leading lineup of land clearing and vegetation management attachments. Boasting fast spool-up times and class-leading productivity, this innovative attachment is built on Diamond’s proven Excavator Drum Mulcher platform but is optimized […]

    New Yanmar ViO80-7 and SV100-7 Mini Excavators bring more power, serviceability and comfort

    New Yanmar ViO80-7 and SV100-7 Mini Excavators bring more power, serviceability and comfort

    GRAND RAPIDS, MN — Yanmar Compact Equipment introduces new generation ViO80 and SV100 mini excavators. The ViO80-7 and SV100-7 feature significant improvements to hydraulic efficiency, cab comfort, and ease of maintenance. The models are the largest in Yanmar’s mini excavator line and ideal for fleets and work in utility, construction, demolition and landscaping applications, to name […]

    International Drilling Equipment stocks up on NPC hydraulic pile croppers

    International Drilling Equipment stocks up on NPC hydraulic pile croppers

    National Pile Croppers’ partner in the eastern United States, International Drilling Equipment, has recently taken delivery of a selection of state-of-the-art hydraulic pile croppers. The shipment includes Quad and CFA croppers along with lifting frames and service support packages. The selection will enable the North Carolina headquartered company to offer its customers the very latest […]

    Compostable product labeling legislative guidelines released

    Compostable product labeling legislative guidelines released

    Document Reflects Current Consensus by Affected Industries  The US Composting Council (USCC) and Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) today released a set of guiding principles to inform model legislation for labeling compostable products. The principles were developed after months of consensus-building by a task force composed of both organizations’ members, including compostable product-makers, certifiers, municipal leaders, […]

    C & D World 2024: Registration is open!

    C & D World 2024: Registration is open!

    Don’t miss the 2024 C&D World Conference & Exhibition. Registration is now open for C&D World, the annual convention and exhibition of the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA). The 2024 event takes place Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 at the Hyatt Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. C&D World provides a collaborative […]

    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 […]

    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.

    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 […]

    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.