28
Nov
Nov
HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, highlights HCSS Plans, a digital plans management solution ideal for construction job site foremen in the field.
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EvoQuip open day at Behan’s quarry attracts international crowd
31
Oct
Oct
EvoQuip®, a leading manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, hosted a successful Open Day at Behan’s Quarry near Dublin, Ireland on October 4, 2023.
Industry News, Rock, Rock, Rock Articles, Technology, Uncategorized
Two machines in one with the new Screencore Trident 125 Hi-Stak
24
Oct
Oct
Producing accurately sized aggregates in the mining, quarrying, recycling and demolition industries is essential, as is the ability to produce massive stockpiles of material. Although mobile screens have their own integrated stockpiling conveyors, they are generally compact and often need to be augmented by separate specialist stockpilers. This is unproductive, inefficient, and of course expensive. […]
Industry News, People on the Move, Road, Road, Road Article, Uncategorized
Andrew Boyle Elected 79th Chairman of the American Trucking Associations
24
Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Department Of Labor announces enforcement, compliance initiative to protect workers from silica exposure In engineered stone fabrication, installation
10
Oct
Oct
OSHA supplements current efforts to address serious workplace danger WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration today launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries.
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Trucking industry recognizes Issa, Craig, Reed, and Capito for fighting against fentanyl
10
Oct
Oct
Washington – The American Trucking Associations’ Trucking Cares Foundation honored four Members of Congress who have taken a major role in addressing the fentanyl crisis that is plaguing cities and towns nationwide.
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Department Of Labor awards $5m to train, expand pathways for women for registered apprenticeships, nontraditional occupations
10
Oct
Oct
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS $5M TO TRAIN, EXPAND PATHWAYS FOR WOMEN FOR REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS, NONTRADITIONAL OCCUPATIONS Largest awards of WANTO grants target underrepresentation of women in high-wage industries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $5 million to organizations in seven states to increase the numbers of women in Registered Apprenticeship programs and help […]
Industry News, Road, Road Article, Technology, Uncategorized
Ignite Attachments Expands Snow Tool Lineup
26
Sep
Sep
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 […]
Industry News, Recycle, Uncategorized
CASE and Team Rubicon elevate partnership with expansion of heavy equipment operator training
05
Sep
Sep
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 […]
24
Aug
Aug
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.
22
Aug
Aug
BRUNSWICK, OH—Bulk bag fillers manufactured by Best Process Solutions, Inc. (BPS) are designed to fill any size bulk bag with high accuracy, while offering years of trouble-free maintenance.
15
Aug
Aug
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, […]
25
Jul
Jul
National Pile Croppers has always been proud of the continuous R&D that goes in to making its hydraulic pile croppers more efficient, safer, customer focused and productive. The latest development of this non-stop development programme is the new version of the company’s Quad XXL cropper which is proving to be an essential tool on HS2. […]
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Mecalac offers compact wheeled excavators to North American market
18
Jul
Jul
Mecalac, a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers its award-winning MWR Series of wheeled excavators to the North American market. Consisting of three models — 7MWR, 9MWR and 11MWR — the series features a range of benefits to help meet the needs of operations in the construction, […]
11
Jul
Jul
ASV, an industry-leading brand of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, celebrates 40 years of innovative product design this year for its anniversary. The pioneer in the compact track loader market celebrated the occasion with an open house event at its Grand Rapids, MN facility earlier this month. The event featured a […]
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Complex crane operation in the heart of Vienna – three WOLFF cranes build a new department store on the “Mahü”
11
Jul
Jul
The Mariahilfer Straße, affectionately named “Mahü” by locals, is Vienna’s most popular shopping boulevard. It will soon see the opening of yet another shopping destination. Built on the grounds of the former Leiner furniture store, the “Lamarr” – named after the Austrian film diva Hedy Lamarr – will be a modern yet traditional-style department store […]
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Hilltip introduces high-flow de-icing sprayers with electric-driven pumps
25
Apr
Apr
FORT WAYNE, IN – Hilltip introduces its SprayStrikerÔ HFE (Hi-Flow Electric) Series de-icing sprayers, featuring the industry’s only electric-driven high-flow pumps. Available with tank capacities from 500 to 3,250 gallons, the HFE series includes the largest sprayers in Hilltip’s SprayStriker equipment family. Intended for municipalities and large contractors, the new models offer a high-performance, environmentally […]
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New High-Performance Circle for Cat® 24 and 24M Motor Graders increases performance, lowers total cost of ownership and improves drawbar durability
14
Mar
Mar
Caterpillar’s new High-Performance Circle (HPC) for Cat® 24 and 24M Motor Graders improves machine performance, efficiency and uptime availability when maintaining haul roads at large mines. When paired with Cat exclusive extended life blade rail wear strips, the HPC reduces total cost of ownership for the drawbar circle moldboard and downtime by up to 80%.
14
Mar
Mar
Plans are being finalized for the 35th annual Hard Hat Expo, set to take place March 22 and 23 in Syracuse, NY. Requests from both attendees and exhibitors for evening hours have been heard, so for the first time, this year the show hours on Wednesday will be 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. with an […]
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Modern compaction technology – powerful and economical
20
Feb
Feb
Tips for Selecting the Best Modern Fuel Storage Solution by Ken Steury, Director of Regional Sales Some things change constantly. Take cars, for example: each year brings significant changes and advancements and someday, fully autonomous cars will likely rule the road. Fuel storage tanks, on the other hand, aren’t traditionally thought of as a rapidly […]
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Identifying and addressing conveyor idler issues
07
Feb
Feb
by R. Todd Swinderman, P.E., CEO Emeritus / Martin Engineering On any belt conveyor system that moves bulk materials, the belt must run straight and true to maximize its life, minimize fugitive material and safety hazards, and achieve high system efficiency. There can be many consequences of a mistracking belt, but all result in higher […]
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Metso Outotec restructures its screening media production in North and Central America to increase supply and delivery capabilities
31
Jan
Jan
Metso Outotec is developing its global supply chain operations by reorganizing its screening media production in North and Central America. The company invests in new screening media production capacity in Irapuato, Mexico, which is planned to significantly increase supply and delivery capabilities for mining and aggregates customers in the region. As a part of the reorganization, […]
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Public support for state & local transportation funding improvements remains strong
15
Nov
Nov
WASHINGTON – Voters in 18 states Nov. 8 approved 88 percent of 380 state and local ballot initiatives that are expected to generate almost $20 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation improvement projects, according to initial results compiled by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).
01
Nov
Nov
Work site digitalization for more plants with new functions The intuitive operating concept SPECTIVE includes various components that are ideally tuned to one another and accompany the machine operator during the entire working day. The digital extension SPECTIVE CONNECT is now also available for other Kleemann crushing plants.
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Sep
Sep
Vermeer is enhancing its grinder tip line with the introduction of long-lasting max grinder tips. They contain the maximum amount of carbide to provide durability grinder operators can count on, which translates into more time on the job and less time spent changing tips. These durable grinder tips are designed for a precise fit, eliminating the time […]