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Hawaii Supreme Court Upholds Permit for Giant Telescope

HONOLULU (AP) — After years of delay, including lengthy court battles and passionate protests from those willing to be arrested for blocking construction crews, builders of a giant telescope plan to move forward with constructing the $1.4 billion instrument on a Hawaii mountain that is considered sacred.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PCrRbg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

United Rentals Completes Acquisition of BlueLine, Updates Guidance

United Rentals, Inc. announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of BlueLine from Platinum Equity for a total purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion in cash. The company used a combination of newly issued debt and bank borrowings to fund the transaction and related expenses.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CUK3q7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Load King Announces New Mechanics Body, Propane Service Body Series

Load King LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck), announced the launch of its new Voyager Series, a vocational collection of high-performance mechanics bodies designed to serve an array of heavy equipment industries. Within the new Voyager Series, Load King will offer three primary models: The Voyager I mechanics body, an Under-CDL model, the Voyager II mechanics body, and the Voyager P propane service body, built specifically for propane marketers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2F2ucZk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV RT-25 CTL Is World's Most Compact Track Loader

ASV Holdings Inc. , an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, introduced the new RT-25 Posi-Track compact track loader. Featuring similar dimensions as its more powerful cousin, the RT-40, the RT-25 serves as an economical alternative for contractors, rental centers and homeowners working in tight spaces.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yH7AI2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Video Showcases Monster Machines

What's the biggest piece of construction equipment you've worked with? Check out the video below for some of the biggest pieces of monster equipment of all time: ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OfetFq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Next Generation Excavators Highlight Iron Night Open House as Altorfer CAT Shows Off New Elmhurst Facility

Altorfer CAT held its annual Iron Night customer appreciation event Oct. 11 in Elmhurst, Ill. Approximately 150 guests attended the event, which was held for the first time at Altorfer's newly acquired facility in Elmhurst following the company's recent acquisition of Patten CAT. Demonstrations of the Cat 320 and 323 Next Generation excavators were among the many highlights of Iron Night, during which guests had opportunities to get behind the controls and test out the Next Gen machines for themselves.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SuG8FE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JCB Releases Spook-tacular Video

This Halloween, JCB wants to remind you that you're not alone... Check out the company's latest spooky video that showcases their commitment to service: ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/jcb-releases-spook-tacular-video/42540 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

KDOT Places High Hopes on Viaduct Reconstruction

The Kansas Department of Transportation is spending $65 million to replace the aging and deteriorating westbound section of the Lewis and Clark Viaduct on Interstate 70, which links Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan. Built in 1962, the viaduct is a key transportation structure that stands in the middle of the Urban4 core area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PzK1L0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan to Display Equipment During World of Concrete 2019

Doosan Infracore North America LLC, will display a variety of heavy equipment in its booth – C5577 – in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 22 – 25, 2019. On display will be a Doosan DL200TC-5 tool carrier with a quick coupler and pallet fork.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RtALW9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Star Equipment Celebrates 50 Years of Growth in Iowa

The Bowman family celebrated the 50th anniversary of Star Equipment Ltd. Sept. 29 with close to 500 friends, customers and vendors at the company headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. The weather was cold and wet during the celebration, but Star Equipment was able to minimize its effects with tents, heaters and the use of the service shop.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CSDRyA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeffrey Pratt, Sales Manager at West Side Tractor, Dies at 53

Jeffrey Pratt, territory sales manager of the South Holland, Ill., branch of West Side Tractor, died unexpectedly Sept. 3, 2018. He was 53. A West Side employee for 30 years, Mr. Pratt "provided that spark that made our South Holland branch a power house," the company's tribute on its Facebook page said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OZRNy5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Continuous Operation for Terex RT 90 Rough Terrain Crane at Cadarache Nuclear Research Center in South Of France

For two and a half years now, the French branch of the Italian crane service provider Vernazza Autogru has been working on the construction site of the international research project for the generation of electricity from fusion energy, ITER. The Terex RT 90 rough terrain crane was chosen as part of the working equipment and has been in service there for months.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CS7Wyp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tollway Awards $42M in Contracts

The Illinois Tollway board of directors approved two construction contracts and one professional engineering services contract totaling more than $42 million at its Oct. 25 meeting. Nearly $555.2 million in construction contracts has been approved by the Tollway board in 2018, as part of the seventh year of the Tollway's 15-year, $14 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2P0IIoF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan to Display Heavy Equipment During World of Concrete 2019

Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, will display a variety of heavy equipment in its booth – C5577 – in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Jan. 22 – 25, 2019. On display will be a Doosan DL200TC-5 tool carrier with a quick coupler and pallet fork.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CQRDlu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bandit Offers Remote Controlled Kesla Loaders on Larger Hand-Fed Chippers

Bandit now offers extending Kesla loaders with radio remote controls on its Intimidator 21XP hand-fed chippers, giving land-clearing professionals, tree care companies and right-of-way contractors a powerful all-in-one tool to dispose of limbs and even whole trees. "Rated as a 21 inch capacity chipper, the 21XP is the largest hand-fed chipper in Bandit's fleet, so it's built to chip heavy, large-diameter trees.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AD2CgV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Michigan Auction Draws Enthusiastic Crowd

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc. held an auction Oct. 25 in Trento, Mich., just south of Detroit. The auction, held at Garden City Rental Company, was conducted as a seasonal fleet reduction for the company, as well as others, and featured a wide range of construction and paving equipment, trucks, trailers and shop and support equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EWf67r via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Utilities, Custom Truck One Source Congratulate Linemen in Hurtman Rescue Competition

Four Terex Optima TC55 aerial devices provided by Custom Truck One Source were a key tool in setting up the Hurtman Rescue competition at the International Lineman's Rodeo, held Oct. 13, 2018, in Bonner Springs, Kan. Judges used the aerial devices to position a mannequin representing an unconscious line worker atop poles for the Hurtman Rescue event.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ACeK1u via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Victor L. Phillips Co. Shows Its Chops at Open House

The Victor L. Phillips Co. held an open house Oct. 19 at its company headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. VLP, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011, is still independently owned. With six locations and more than 100 employees in Kansas and Missouri, it deals in new and used construction equipment and machinery.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DfhOmG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Allen Engineering Promotes Don Gordon to Vice President of Operations

Allen Engineering Corp. (AEC) recently announced that Don Gordon has been promoted to vice president of operations. Gordon has more than 20 years of experience in operations, engineering, quality and supply chain management. In this new position, Gordon will be responsible for managing numerous teams throughout the organization including purchasing, logistics, production planning, engineering, assembly, manufacturing, quality control and facilities & maintenance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JrZSFZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Multimillion-Dollar Equipment Auction Coming to Lincoln Nov. 9

After 47 years in the construction industry, Joe Engler and his business partner, Melvin Joyce, have decided to embrace retirement. The two friends are calling it quits and selling all the assets from the company they built together — Commercial Construction Inc. (CCI) — at a one-day, unreserved public auction in Lincoln, Neb., Nov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DdVjPb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Antique Caterpillar Machine Owners Club Showcases First Dozer Ever Made

Attendees flocked to the 2018 Antique Caterpillar Machine Owners Club (ACMOC) National Show Oct. 26 through 28 in San Antonio, Texas. The event took place where it all began for Caterpillar at HOLT CAT. "Benjamin Holt is our great-great grandfather, so we are the fifth generation of the Holt family in the Caterpillar business," said Corinna Holt Richter, president and chief administrative officer of HOLT CAT.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RpcU9M via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DFD Loaders Announces Exclusive U.S. Distribution of Schäffer Construction Wheel Loaders

Schäffer, a German brand of compact and telescopic articulated loaders, is now available in the United States via Florida-based distributor DFD Loaders. Beginning Q4 of 2018, U.S. buyers can choose from 13 models ranging from 25 to 157 hp for different size jobs. While Schäffer boasts a six-decade history of innovation and distribution in more than 40 countries, the brand's partnership with distributor DFD Loaders marks the first time its construction equipment line will be widely available in the United States.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zcX5f2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Antique Caterpillar Machine Owners Club Holds National Show

Attendees flocked to the 2018 Antique Caterpillar Machine Owners Club (ACMOC) National Show Oct. 26 through 28 in San Antonio, Texas. The event took place where it all began for Caterpillar at HOLT CAT. "Benjamin Holt is our great-great grandfather, so we are the fifth generation of the Holt family in the Caterpillar business," said Corinna Holt Richter, president and chief administrative officer of HOLT CAT.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SxpJ3t via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

2018 Antique Caterpillar Machine Owners Club (ACMOC) National Show, San Antonio, Texas

Attendees flocked to the 2018 Antique Caterpillar Machine Owners Club (ACMOC) National Show Oct. 26 through 28 in San Antonio, Texas. The event took place where it all began for Caterpillar at HOLT CAT. "Benjamin Holt is our great-great grandfather, so we are the fifth generation of the Holt family in the Caterpillar business," said Corinna Holt Richter, president and chief administrative officer of HOLT CAT.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DdXx0O via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

A New HOLT CAT Leadership Team

Today, HOLT CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealer in the United States and a company doesn't get that way without a generation-spanning, forward-looking approach to business. With a backdrop of vintage iron and employees, retired employees and their families celebrating 85 years in business, Peter J.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q60OSU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

HOLT CAT Hosts Vintage Iron Parade, Celebrates Milestones

Past, present and future converged Oct. 26 through 28, 2018, in San Antonio, Texas. HOLT CAT hosted the 2018 Antique Caterpillar Machine Owners Club (ACMOC) National Show, but that wasn't all — the longtime respected Cat dealer also celebrated its 85th anniversary with an employee event and showcased its recently completed spacious and state-of-art headquarters.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qhg440 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Legislation Opens Door to Repair Aging Flood Control Dams

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced Oct. 10 that Congress passed legislation that opens the door for Vermont to receive federal funds to repair three aging flood-control dams. The America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 includes an amendment authored by Sanders in the Senate and Welch in the House that authorizes safety improvements at certain state-owned flood control dams constructed by the federal government before 1940.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OgHald via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mexico Referendum Cancels Partly Built $13B Airport

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's president-elect said Oct. 29, he will respect the result of a referendum that rejected a partly built new airport for Mexico City, effectively ending the $13 billion project. "The decision taken by the citizens is democratic, rational and efficient," Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said after 70 percent voted against the plan.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OYO6ZC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Power Curbers Announces New Hire, Promotions

Power Curbers Companies LLC announced that Stephen Bullock has been named chief operating officer. Bullock has been with Power Curbers for 24 years, and has been vice president of sales and marketing for the last 15 years. In addition, Fred Bryan has been named vice president of sales for the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q772BO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

What You Need to Know About Geopier Products

GeoConstructors, based in Purcellville, Va., recently installed a total of 236 piers over an 80,000-sq.-ft. area for what will be a four-story parking garage, part of a condominium development in Horsham, Pa., a suburban Philadelphia town. The company exclusively used Geopier product The process involves drilling the shaft to the specified depth and then pouring in the stone, tamp a lift, stone in, tamp a lift, stone in, tamp a lift all the way back up out of the ground until the Geopier element is capped on which a column foundation can be set by the concrete contractor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q6gi9g via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State DOT Makes Major Commitment to Safety Certification Program

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has made a major commitment toward improving safety in and around the state's roadway construction work zones. The agency is the first in the nation to help hundreds of its employees earn the "Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals" (SCTPP) credential endorsed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qko1p0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu, Skycatch Announce Global Agreement

Komatsu and Skycatch have jointly announced the global availability of the Explore1 high precision RTK drone, Edge1 GNSS base station, on-premise data processing and aerial analytics unit, now available through the Komatsu global distribution channels. Komatsu has been pioneering job site automation in construction since 1921, providing savvy construction workers across the globe the ability to leverage the most innovative technology with the goal to automate construction job sites to reach maximum efficiency and productivity.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Q4tCuR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Manitou North America Unveils New Products at Annual Dealer Meeting

Nearly 300 Manitou North American dealers got the first look at several new Manitou, Gehl and Mustang by Manitou machines at the company's annual dealer meeting in Milwaukee, Wis. The new products range from skid and track loaders to telehandlers and mobile elevated work platforms — all positioned for the North American market.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qjmUG5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ruppert Joins Telsmith as Regional Sales Manager

Telsmith Inc., a manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, announced its recent hire of Don Ruppert, who joins as regional sales manager covering New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware as his primary focus. "We're excited to have Don join our sales team," said Jeff Gray, vice president of sales and marketing, Telsmith Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OhDv6K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Produces 40,000th Large Dozer

The legacy of the Cat large dozer began a little more than 40 years ago with a revolutionary elevated sprocket and new undercarriage design that looked unlike any dozer of its day. The groundbreaking suspended undercarriage with high drive design conformed to the ground better than standard oval tracks, helping to improve machine traction, extend undercarriage life and enhance operator comfort.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yFG7GS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Enhances GuardDog Connect with Advanced Analytics, AI from SAS

Mack Trucks is now delivering even more benefits to customers from its Mack GuardDogConnect telematics-based solution with help from analytics leader SAS. The partnership with SAS allows Mack to more effectively analyze the data flowing from GuardDog Connect that guides the uptime decision-making. "With SAS solutions, we're able to see patterns in our data that we were not seeing previously, allowing us to even more efficiently and effectively maximize uptime for our customers," said David Pardue, Mack vice president of connected vehicles and uptime solutions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SBmZlE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Design for $13M Women, Children's Residence Fulfills Institutional Needs in Home-like Environment

TONA (Terrence O'Neal Architect LLC) has completed its work for the newly constructed Lorraine Montenegro Women and Children's Residence, a $13M five-story building in the Bronx, N.Y., offering 38 residential treatment beds and multiple counseling and training services for women with substance use disorders and daycare for their children.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PrWoc0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ditch Witch Relocates to New Knoxville, Tenn., Location

Ditch Witch of Tennessee recently relocated in the Knoxville area to 10732 Dutchtown Road. This is in addition to its La Vergne (Nashville) location. The company offers a full line of Ditch Witch products, attachments and parts for sale, as well as sales and service. The group serves middle and eastern Tennessee, as well as nine counties in southwestern Virginia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PqAYvO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CraneFest 2018: Link-Belt Fetes Guests With New Products and More

Link-Belt Cranes held CraneFest 2018 Oct. 1 to 5 at its world headquarters in Lexington, Ky. Throughout the week, groups of approximately 200 to 250 representatives from the company's dealer network, rental houses and end users attended two-day sessions to learn about the latest from Link-Belt Cranes and to network with peers and Link-Belt representatives.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2DaQENP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Machinery Names Governmental Sales Manager in Oklahoma

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Chuck Riddle to governmental sales manager, Oklahoma. He will be responsible for managing the company's governmental sales team in Oklahoma, which supports the equipment needs for all levels of governmental entities throughout the state.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PAGUm9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Coordination Crucial for Accelerated Bridge Construction

Infrastructure and Industrial Constructors USA, which is branded as i+iconUSA, was awarded two new accelerated bridge contracts in Pennsylvania. These include the Pulaski-New Bedford Bridge in Lawrence County and Port Authority North Braddock Avenue Bridge Replacement in Allegheny County. i+iconUSA has constructed several bridges in the past using accelerated construction methods.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Puxl87 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ADI Agency Equips Dealers to Save Time, Grow Revenue

Running a construction equipment dealership has never been more difficult. Dealers that hope to remain competitive so they can grow and thrive must take a holistic approach to serving their customers. At the same time, because the marketplace is so competitive, dealers must find ways to manage their business more efficiently.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Rpizgl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brubacher Builds Through Trust

It takes a certain level of honesty to purchase a large piece of equipment and say to the salesman as you leave the dealer, "I'm sure you will be back to repossess it. That's an awful lot of money. I don't think I'll be able to pay it back." Yet that is exactly what Ben Brubacher did when he started his business, Brubacher Excavating, in 1971.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JmtXGH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Signs MOU with Trimble Transportation Enterprise

Mack Trucks has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Trimble Transportation Enterprise (formerly TMW Systems), a provider of transportation software solutions that help change the way freight is moved. Mack made the announcement during the American Trucking Association's (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition Oct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2StdR2s via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Building for Peace — Saluting Navy Seabees

This Veteran's Day, Construction Equipment Guide is focusing on the Navy Seabees, the members of which are a unique combination of skilled construction worker and able fighter, formed in response to the Wake Island disaster of Dec. 23, 1941. That date marks the occasion when both military and civilian construction workers were captured and eventually slain by the Japanese during World War II.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2zb1NKm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks to Again Sponsor Share the Road Highway Safety Program in 2019

Mack Trucks will continue to sponsor the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Share the Road program in 2019. Mack has sponsored Share the Road since 2001."Mack remains focused on highway safety, and we fully support the powerful message that the Share the Road drivers relay to the general public about operating safely around large trucks," said Jonathan Randall, senior vice president of sales and marketing of Mack Trucks North America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2StKBby via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nevada DOT Combines Highway Beautification, Erosion Control Into One Project

While the $3 million, 2-mile-long beautification project now underway along Interstate 515, also known as U.S. Highway 95, near Henderson, Nev., may seem small in comparison to what the Nevada Department of Transportation typically undertakes – look no further than price tag for the completion in Late August for the "first phase" of Interstate 11 – the I-515 project illustrates a key aspect of the agency's highway construction philosophy, said Tony Illia, a public information officer with the Nevada DOT.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SrvTSB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DOT Streamlines Environmental Rules to Improve Transportation Project Delivery

A final rule to be issued in the Federal Register by USDOT on Oct. 29 aims to streamline National Environmental Policy Act or NEPA requirements along with other key environmental rules to speed up and ensure “greater consistency” in the permitting of surface transportation projects. This effort will also reduce duplicative environmental reporting efforts between the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ofx9F4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tacoma Dome Returns After $30M Renovation

SEATTLE (AP) -- They say timing is everything. It wasn't exactly planned, but just as KeyArena closes in preparation for its $700 million overhaul, Tacoma Dome is reopening after much-needed updates of its own. With the Key out of commission for the next two years, fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your ZIP code), Tacoma Dome is poised to host the bulk of the arena-level stars coming to the region outside of the summer concert season.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yIlk5j via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JESCO Hosts Topcon Technology Roadshow in Lumberton

The Topcon Technology Roadshow made a stop on Oct. 16 and 17, 2018, at JESCO's Lumberton, N.J., facility. Topcon's traveling truck has a combination of both theater and showcase rooms with the benefits of a trade show and user conference. Over the two days, more than 100 contractors, engineers and surveyors attended to learn more about Topcon innovative technology and how it can help them do their work more productively and efficiently.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CJXLvT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Modern Showcases Hyundai in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

You'll be seeing a lot more yellows along New Jersey's Route-17 North as Modern Equipment & Supply showcases the wide breadth of Hyundai Construction product line in Hasbrouck Heights, from the R17z-9a 3,920 lb. mini-excavators to 30,000 plus lb. wheel loaders. Modern is looking to change the game for contractors and end users who would normally consider renting machines by offering Hyundai's flexible finance solutions and Modern's rent-to-own options.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OVtktL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Money Doubts Delay Work on Century-Old Jersey Rail Bridge

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Preliminary work continues on a key choke point on the rail corridor into New York as a funding dispute delays the start of full construction. Workers were scheduled to put up a 200-ft. utility pole Oct. 20 at the century-old Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River. The pole will carry power lines to support trains passing into and out of New York.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CJXGbz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tracey Road Equipment Holds Open House in East Syracuse

Tracey Road Equipment held its annual customer appreciation open house Oct. 11 at its headquarters in East Syracuse, N.Y. More than 1,000 visitors from municipalities, construction firms, trucking companies, aggregate producers and landscaping firms from across the state were in attendance. Tracey Road Equipment offers the most comprehensive line of earthmoving and hauling products in central New York, including: Kobelco Roadtec Rubble Master Alamo Liebherr Terex Broce Broom Carlton Hyundai Bell Trucks Hitachi Sakai Holder New Holland Dieci Doppstadt Freightliner Load King Western Star Trout River Oshkosh Rogers Etnyre Felling Trailers CEG... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qgVEZ3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Philadelphia Introduces Connect, Strategic Transportation Plan

On Walk to School Day at Gideon Elementary School Oct. 10, a city of Philadelphia designated community school, city officials and partners announced the release of the city's Strategic Transportation Plan, Connect. Over the next seven years (2018-2025), Connect will set priorities for implementation and serve as the administration's transportation framework.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OddQft via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth Announces New Cab Interior Color Schemes

Kenworth has announced new colors and interior stylings on its flagship on-highway Kenworth T680 and vocational leader Kenworth T880 models. The new choices also will be available with the newly introduced Kenworth W990. The new color options will be available with both Diamond VIT and Vantage interiors on trucks produced starting in the new year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yIcZ1v via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Reps. Perry, Scalise Tour Stephenson Equipment in Pennsylvania

While on the campaign trail, Rep. Scott Perry, the incumbent running for Congress in Pennsylvania's 10th district in which Harrisburg is situated, and U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (Louisiana) took time out to visit Stephenson Equipment's (SEI) Harrisburg branch. The representatives toured SEI's crane service shop and met with SEI's employees to discuss how the current administration's policies have created a strong economy, record stock market, tax relief and low unemployment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OdR8Uy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

4Rivers Equipment to Host Open House Friday, Nov. 2

John Deere dealership, 4Rivers Equipment, will be hosting an Open House of their newly remodeled dealership on Friday, Nov. 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2301 Candelaria Road NE in Albuquerque, N.M. 4Rivers Equipment acquired the Albuquerque location in 2013 as part of the Tom Growney Equipment buyout.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2z7vWKn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Excavators Pump It Up in Stunt Video

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has teamed up with Swedish star Dolph Lundgren to showcase the ultimate in excavator endurance in stunt-filled mini-movie Pump It Up. Revealing the toughness, versatility and intelligent engineering behind Volvo CE's full range of excavators, the film tests the limits of heavy equipment during an exhilarating and entertaining army bootcamp, led by drill instructor Dolph Lundgren.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OUpGRb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractor Builds House Fit for Frodo: A Look Inside the Hobbit House

It's a house fit for a hobbit—a dwelling of which Bilbo Baggins would certainly approve. And that's no surprise, as Jim Costigan, mastermind behind the Hobbit House was inspired by the 2001 movie, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, to build this whimsical structure in his home shire of Pawling, N.Y.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2z18m1K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Snow and Ice Staff Needed in Advance of Winter Weather Season

New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas has announced that applications are available for approximately 470 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance staff all across Upstate New York and Long Island. Beginning in September each year, the Department begins to hire and train staff on equipment and best practices, with the aim of having them ready to plow as soon as winter weather begins.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yAdTgk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Project Brings Magical World to Life in Hobbit House

It's a house fit for a hobbit—a dwelling of which Bilbo Baggins would certainly approve. And that's no surprise, as Jim Costigan, mastermind behind the Hobbit House was inspired by the 2001 movie, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, to build this whimsical structure in his home shire of Pawling, N.Y.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EYiNtx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: China's Building Boom Churns Up Dinosaur Fossils

YANJI, China (AP) — At the end of a street of newly built high-rises in the northern Chinese city of Yanji stands an exposed cliff face, where paleontologists scrape away 100 million-year-old rock in search of prehistoric bones. Like many fossil excavation sites in China, this one was discovered by accident.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yD6ZqL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Workers Find Hundreds of Teeth in Wall of Former Dentists' Office

VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — Construction workers in Georgia have found hundreds of teeth in the wall of a former dentists' office. The Valdosta Daily Times reported a construction crew preparing a commercial space in downtown Valdosta found about a thousand teeth inside a second-floor wall. Historical Society researcher Harry Evans says the building was constructed in 1900, and its first tenant was a dentist named Clarence Whittington.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Sjx3iV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Roland Machinery Co., Expands With New Location, Acquisition

Roland Machinery Company, an authorized Doosan Portable Power dealer, is expanding its operations with the opening of a new location in Franksville, Wisc., and the recent acquisition of Heavy Equipment Specialist LLC, in Slinger, Wisc. Headquartered in Springfield, Ill., Roland Machinery Co. has been serving the heavy construction industry for 60 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O5y6Qf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kruse Energy Set for Big Two-Day Auction Oct. 31 to Nov. 2

Following up on its strong Odessa, Texas, auction earlier this month, Kruse Energy Auctioneers is back with a two-day auction on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in Oklahoma City, Okla. More than 2,000 items will be sold in the auction for dozens of owners, including assets for BJ Services and Atlas Drilling. Equipment highlights in the Oklahoma City event includes 12 drilling rigs, cranes, construction equipment, trucks, trailers and more selling on Day One (Oct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2q9ajoW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JWH Equipment LLC to Offer LiuGong, Dressta Equipment Lines to Mississippi Contractors

LiuGong North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery based in Liuzhou, China, and a global leader in the manufacturing of heavy construction equipment, has announced the addition of JWH Equipment LLC in Jackson, Miss., to its authorized LiuGong and Dressta dealer network as of July 1.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CG19b1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Patrick Zanen Returns to GOMACO

Patrick Zanen is returning to GOMACO as the global director business development. He will be working directly with Kent Godbersen, GOMACO vice president of worldwide sales and marketing, on the global view of our sales and distribution network. “I feel like I am returning to my roots, as I began my career in slipform paving as a young man in Ida Grove, Iowa,” Zanen said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PTOcOv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Superintendent's Profile Hosts 24th Annual Highway Expo in Syracuse

The 24th Annual NYS Highway and Public Works Expo was held Oct. 17 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. In addition to more than 110 exhibitors, guests checked out antique equipment that was brought to the show as part of the inaugural Antique Equipment Drive-In and enjoyed a barbecue lunch, which was sponsored by Stadium International Trucks, Tracey Road Equipment, Trux Outfitter and Vantage Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JiFuGY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Chadwick-BaRoss Holds Engcon Tiltrotator Demo Event

Chadwick-BaRoss hosted an Engcon tiltrotator demo event Oct. 16, 2018, at its Westbrook, Maine, facility. A tiltrotator is a coupling system that puts the flexibility of adding a wrist to an excavator allowing the bucket, or any attachment, the flexibility to tilt up to 45 degrees and to rotate 360 degrees indefinitely around its axis.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2qbnHZD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

The Cateraptasaurus Story

Derek Arnold, the artist who created the Cateraptasaurus in display at Alban CAT, was in attendance during the Cat-A-Thon. The Cateraptasaurus weighs more than 12,000 lbs. and stands 13 ft., 4 in. tall. Arnold, who primarily works with metal, has been maintaining and operating his studio in Harford County, Md., since he graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1993.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PgOa6v via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alban CAT Holds Its 12th Annual Cat-A-Thon in Baltimore

Alban CAT held its 12th Annual Cat-A-Thon Oct. 9, 2018 in Baltimore. Md. More than 200 guests attended this year's event. In addition to showcasing the latest in equipment and technology, Alban CAT touted its services, including product support, EM Solutions, Power Systems Rental and Parts.Cat.com.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Jftd6r via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Spotlights Mack Anthem Models at American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition

Two Mack Anthem models will be on display in Mack Trucks booth No. 4073 at the American Trucking Association's Management Conference & Exhibition 2018, Oct. 28 to 31 in Austin, Texas. The Mack Anthem model combines a bold yet still highly aerodynamic design and an all-new driver-inspired interior with Mack's legendary integrated powertrain to give customers a reliable and cost-effective truck they can count on to get the job done.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PgNA8P via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bipartisan Coalition Emerges to Support 'Lockbox' Constitutional Amendment

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) A diverse coalition of more than 30 organizations is rallying support for a proposed amendment to Connecticut's constitution, hoping to ensure transportation revenues are spent on transportation projects. Representatives from labor unions, business associations, major state employers, environmental groups and transportation organizations, as well as both Republican and Democratic state legislators, contend it's crucial to support the proposed amendment to Connecticut's constitution that would create a so-called “lockbox” to help prevent money in the state's transportation account from being spent on other initiatives.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EIkye7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vermont's $60M North Hero-Grand Isle Bridge Project Under Way

Contractors are working to finish a temporary drawbridge linking two islands on Lake Champlain with a race through the winter to have the new bridge fully functioning in time for the first seasonal opening of the bridge May 15. Work began on the North Hero-Grand Isle Bridge in Vermont earlier this summer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PoiKuW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kruse Energy Set for Big Two-Day Auction

Following up on its strong Odessa, Texas, auction earlier this month, Kruse Energy Auctioneers is back with a two-day auction on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in Oklahoma City, Okla. More than 2,000 items will be sold in the auction for dozens of owners, including assets for BJ Services and Atlas Drilling. Equipment highlights in the Oklahoma City event includes 12 drilling rigs, cranes, construction equipment, trucks, trailers and more selling on Day One (Oct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Jhzej5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SANY America Taps Chadwick-BaRoss as Exclusive Dealer

SANY America announced the appointment of Chadwick-BaRoss as its exclusive dealer of the New England market. Chadwick-BaRoss will represent SANY in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont. “We are very proud and pleased to have been selected by SANY to represent their products throughout New England,” Chadwick-BaRoss President Randy Mace said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PkB1sR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. to Offer Next Generation of Trimble Loader Onboard Scales

Trimble and Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. announced the availability of Trimble Loadrite L3180 SmartScale as an option on Hitachi wheel loaders in the United States. The Loadrite L3180 SmartScale uses weighing intelligence and solid state sensors for more accurate, precise and faster loading, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Aqhvmr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Chadwick-BaRoss Holds Engcon Tiltrotator Demo Event

Chadwick-BaRoss hosted an Engcon tiltrotator demo event Oct. 16, 2018, at its Westbrook, Maine, facility. A tiltrotator is a coupling system that puts the flexibility of adding a wrist to an excavator allowing the bucket, or any attachment, the flexibility to tilt up to 45 degrees and to rotate 360 degrees indefinitely around its axis.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CHLFn5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nonprofit Sues State, FHWA Over Historic Bridge Replacement

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network, a nonprofit, is suing the state of Pennsylvania and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) over the replacement of a historic bridge that has spanned the Tinicum Creek since the War of 1812. PennDOT has been trying to replace the Headquarters Road Bridge's stone foundation for the last 10 years due to its age — the bridge has been closed since 2011, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ArUkIo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Waters Construction: Shedding Some Light on I-84 in Connecticut

Over the last five years, Waters Construction Co. has made the shift from working during the daylight hours to turn its attention to overnight jobs. Specializing in bridge repair, the nature of their work has dictated the direction. Shutting down an entire bridge during the daylight hours takes a great deal of coordination for a city and often causes congestion and safety problems.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CHLAjh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dave Flanagan Named Marketing Manager of Yanmar America

Yanmar America Corporation announced that Dave Flanagan has joined the company as the new marketing manager of all product divisions, which includes industrial diesel and REMAN engines, diesel generators, high speed commercial marine diesel engines, compact construction equipment, agricultural tractors, utility task vehicles, VRF and cogeneration energy systems and genuine parts and accessories.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EWqErx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Waters Construction: Shedding Some Light on I-84 in Conn.

Over the last five years, Waters Construction Co. has made the shift from working during the daylight hours to turn its attention to overnight jobs. Specializing in bridge repair, the nature of their work has dictated the direction. Shutting down an entire bridge during the daylight hours takes a great deal of coordination for a city and often causes congestion and safety problems.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yB5XLV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kubota's New Engine Packs Compact Power for Turf, Industrial, High-Altitude Applications

Kubota's newest engine, the D902-T-E4, proves it's possible to pack a lot of power into a compact premium package. The D902-T-E4 made its debut Oct. 17, at the 2018 Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE) in Louisville, Ky. The D902-T-E4 is far lighter and more compact than comparable engines, offering an output of 18.5 kW at 2800 rpm and a maximum torque of 78 Nm at 2000 rpm.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ywDXcc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth Introduces T880S Twin Steer 

Kenworth is adding a factory installed twin steer configuration to its T880S vocational model. The Kenworth T880S Twin Steer features a set-forward front axle with a 61-inch axle spread to maximize payload. The Kenworth T880S Twin Steer offers a very short 114-inch BBC. This allows larger bodies to be installed farther forward and closer to the cab.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RbosNR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack LR Model Improves Driver Comfort, Visibility

Mack Trucks' leading refuse vehicle, the Mack LR model, now offers improved safety and driver productivity features for its customers. Mack made the announcement at Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo, Oct. 24 to 25 at the Enercare Center, Toronto. A passenger side sliding glass window for increased visibility, and Sears C2 PLUS air suspension seat for enhanced driver comfort, are now standard on the LR model and available for order.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2q9NCBe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cold Weather Package Available for Skytrak Telehandlers

JLG Industries Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, announced the availability of a cold weather package for SkyTrak telehandlers. The optional cold weather package helps maximize machine performance in ambient temperatures down to minus 20F.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2q6VQda via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Pre-wire for Lytx Solutions Now Available for Order

Mack Trucks refuse customers who want to help improve the safety of their drivers and others on the road can now order the Lytx DriveCam and Lytx Video Services pre-wire option. The factory-installed wiring system enables the customer to simply plug-in the Lytx event recorder, reducing installation costs and streamlining the purchase.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ReGMG5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cooper Equipment Company Celebrates Grand Opening in Georgetown, Texas; Marks 60 Years as Distributorship

Cooper Equipment Co. held a grand opening Oct. 12, 2018, at its new location at 201 Commerce Blvd. in Georgetown, Texas. At the event, Cooper Equipment also began an early celebration for an upcoming milestone — next year will mark its 60th year in business as an equipment distributorship. More than 125 customers, employees and vendors were on hand for the day-long celebration that included equipment specialists for each of Cooper's lines, as well as food and entertainment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OPpt1l via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Upgrade Aging Tunnel in Laguna Beach

Crews continue working on an $80 million project to enlarge and stabilize a 2-mi., 62-year-old tunnel containing a new 24-in. sewer pipeline in Laguna Beach, Calif. Workers are enlarging the tunnel that runs from Three Arch Bay to Aliso Beach from an average diameter of 6 ft. to an average diameter of 9 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PqBIRL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Integrity Makes Sukut Construction Fixture for 50 Years

Hard work and integrity are key ingredients to making any business successful. Breathing life into a new company is always difficult, but growing and sustaining a business for five decades, while evolving it into a multi-million-dollar operation, is extraordinary. Myron Sukut and Mike Crawford have done those very things.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yZSGMh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Holds Permian Basin Sale in Stanton, Texas

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc. held a Permian Basin absolute public auction in Stanton (Midland), Texas, on Oct. 10. This public auction was held for several consignors from multi-national corporations to single-piece contractors liquidating inventory. More than 300 buyers participated in live and online bidding, some from as far as Canada, Mexico, Wisconsin and New York.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CCcicJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Customers Flock to Las Vegas for Ritchie Bros. October Sale

More than 2,600 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million-dollar unreserved public equipment auction in Las Vegas, Nev., on Oct. 12, 2018. With bidders from 38 countries, approximately 83 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to out-of-state buyers, from as far away as Mexico, Thailand, and Russia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2R9C6Rz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

DICA Partners with IUOE to Provide Crane Setup Products at New Training Center

When the International Union of Operating Engineers opened its new International Training Center on 237 acres in Crosby, Texas, earlier this year, it was designed to feature the latest equipment and product technology, according to Chris Treml, IUOE director of construction training. DICA partnered with the IUOE by supplying multiple sets of SafetyTech Outrigger Pads and TrainSmart Pole Barrier systems.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2q8V5QZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Montana Dealers Celebrate RDO Equipment's 50th Anniversary

In 2018, RDO Equipment Co. is celebrating 50 years of partnerships, gratitude and vision in the equipment industry. All year, stores across the RDO Equipment Co. are marking the milestone in different ways. On Sept. 20, the Kalispell, Mont., location transformed its service shop into a gathering space for team members and customers to celebrate.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2R5UxXe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Reports Highlight SB 1 Transportation Investment Boost

A series of six new reports find that an April 2017 California law will generate between $9.7 billion and $34.5 billion in economic activity and user benefits in California's major regions over the next decade. The additional demand, in turn, will support or create tens of thousands of jobs throughout the state — with more than half coming in sectors outside of the construction industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Sej91C via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brown Signs Bills to Block Offshore Drilling Expansion

On Sept. 8 Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation — SB 834 by Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and AB 1775 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) — to block new federal offshore oil drilling along California's coast, and announced the state's opposition to the federal government's plan to expand oil drilling on public lands in California.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PfXEyM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NTEA Acknowledges Newest MVP Members

Because standards don't raise themselves, NTEA's Member Verification Program (MVP) acknowledges the companies leading the industry to excellence. Fleet managers, truck dealers and OEMs know truck equipment manufacturers and distributors with MVP status have implemented specific business and quality standards and comply with federal regulations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2q8RAdk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu America Teams Up with Chicago Blackhawks

Komatsu America Corp. , a global heavy equipment manufacturer, announced plans to partner with the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2018-2019 season. “Earlier in the year, Komatsu announced plans to move into the city of Chicago in 2020. As part of a broader goal to invest more in local communities where we live and do business, we thought this would be an impactful way to increase our brand awareness, while supporting a storied, hometown sports franchise,” said Rich Smith, VP, product and services, Komatsu America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yWyxqt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Elon Musk Announces Unveiling of Loop Tunnel

Elon Musk's Boring Company will be one step closer to a working loop system, come December. According to a tweet from Musk, the company plans to unveil a portion of one of its tunnels beneath Los Angeles on Dec. 10, USA Today reported. This structure, which is located between downtown Los Angeles and Torrence, Calif., has been dubbed a “test tunnel” by the Boring Company, and serves as a model for the company's loop system.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RcpSYB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Telsmith Supports Port Washington High School With Donation

Telsmith Inc., a manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, donated funds to Port Washington High School that will assist with purchasing new manufacturing equipment for the technical education department. The donation will be placed towards a match for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Fast Forward Grant on Advanced Manufacturing Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2q9FiRT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex AWP Names Simon Meester as New Genie Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing

Simon Meester joins Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) as the new Genie vice president of global sales and marketing. In this role, Meester will have global responsibility for leading the business's sales, commercial operations and marketing teams. The goal of his role will be to continue to strengthen the Genie brand's reputation as an innovator and leader in the global industry, as well as developing deeper customer relationships and improving our commercial operations capability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EDRDYD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Showcases Pink Mack Anthem Model for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Throughout the month of October, Mack Trucks is demonstrating its support for breast cancer awareness by showcasing a pink Mack Anthem model at its Greensboro, N.C., headquarters, on its website, www.macktrucks.com, and at dealer, customer and community events. One of the most eye-catching features of the truck, nicknamed the “Pink Lady” by employees, is the pink painted Mack wordmark across its grille.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PfkvKW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$1.4B Rail Project May Boost Oil Production

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Promoters of a plan to build a 150-mi. (241 km) railroad that could possibly quintuple oil production in Utah and create 27,000 jobs are asking the state for help with the project's $1.4 billion price tag. Members of the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition hope that federal grants will eventually cover the big construction cost.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NY8wfW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

KEC Breaks Ground on $47M Facility

Komatsu Equipment Company, headquartered in Salt Lake City, with locations in Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, broke ground on Oct. 17 on its new facility in Elko, Nev. The $47 million state-of-the-art, 189,000 sq. ft. branch will be built on approximately 30 acres at 4450 P&H Drive and will be staffed with nearly 150 employees.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OKdXEm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Western States Equipment Co. Helps Customers Succeed

It's a fact in business — when a company's customers succeed and grow, so do they. Western States Equipment is among the many heavy equipment dealers across the country that thrives when contractors are busy. Ensuring sustained growth and success, however, means meticulous attention to parts and service is a must and rapidly responding to ever-evolving customers' equipment needs is essential.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NYIRnp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pluralsight Breaks Ground on New Worldwide HQ in Draper

Pluralsight Inc. , the enterprise technology learning platform, broke ground on its new worldwide headquarters in Draper, Utah, on Oct. 2. Pluralsight co-founder and CEO, Aaron Skonnard, and company executives were joined by Gov. Gary R. Herbert and Draper Mayor Troy Walker for the groundbreaking ceremony and celebration that marks the official beginning of construction on the company's new headquarters in the heart of Silicon Slopes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NXZe3v via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Oregon Logging Conference Opens Registration for 81st Annual Event

Forest industry professionals will gather at the Lane County Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore., for the 81st annual Oregon Logging Conference Feb. 21 to 23, 2019. This year's theme is “Building Products for Building Futures.” The event offers educational opportunities, panel sessions, seminars and outside hands-on training workshops.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2q7l0bN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Selects Chris Caldwell as 2018 Hometown MVP Contest Winner

Doosan Infracore North America LLC selected Chris Caldwell of Roanoke, Va., as the grand prize winner of the 2018 Hometown MVP Contest. Caldwell won four tickets to Game Four of the 2018 World Series presented by YouTube TV. Hometown MVP Contest entrants were asked, “How do you use construction equipment to make your community strong?” Caldwell is an equipment superintendent at Branch Civil — a site development, design-build and heavy-highway construction firm — who has been with the company for more than 23 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RawTsR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Geofoam Plays Prominent Role in $115.9M SR 167 Project

The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is saving time and money on a transportation safety project by using tons of Geofoam to build a ramp for direct connections from one freeway to another. On HOV/HOT lanes near Renton, drivers must cross numerous general-purpose lanes to get off one highway and onto another.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OGTHno via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon's Powerful EC233 Tiltrotator in Production

Engcon's new EC233 series tiltrotator is now in production. Engcon is a leading manufacturer of tiltrotators — a kind of tilting and rotating quick coupler for excavators. The EC233 has a break torque of 340 kNm (240,771 lbf-ft), making it the market's most powerful tiltrotator built for excavators up to 36 ton (33 t), according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NXq6AR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Officials Seek Judge's OK on Bond for Wastewater Treatment Plant

HEYBURN, Idaho (AP) Officials in the south-central Idaho city of Heyburn have agreed to move toward asking a judge to approve a bond to cover the cost of a major wastewater treatment upgrade rather than asking voters to approve the bond. The Times-News reports that the Heyburn City Council approved the plan rather than ask voters to pass a bond of between $7 million and $8 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OGTEYK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Demag AC 220-5 All Terrain Crane for Scholpp Kran Und Transport Gmbh

Scholpp Kran und Transport GmbH received its second Demag AC 220-5 all terrain crane in the span of a year. Authorized signatory Stephan Burkhardt, head of operations and Stuttgart regional manager, said: “The first AC 220-5 won us over with its reliability. There were no breakdowns or malfunctions whatsoever, and the crane's boom length is something to behold, so deciding on another unit of the same model was pretty straightforward.” The company attaches enormous importance to safety, which is why the IC-1 Plus control system was especially important in its decision.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2O4wWog via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kenworth Introduces New Vehicle Electronics for T680, T880, W990

Kenworth has introduced new vehicle electronics for its flagship T680 over-the-road and T880 vocational models, and the recently introduced Kenworth W990, equipped with the PACCAR MX-13 or PACCAR MX-11 engines. The new electronic system updates, now in production, enable Kenworth to easily integrate new options into its trucks, while also simplifying wiring, providing control system feedback to drivers (switch visual cues, for example), and leveraging DAVIE4 diagnostic tools to speed service and repairs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OGTCjA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nearly 36 Miles of Pipeline Replaced After Gas Explosions

BOSTON (AP) - The utility company involved in last month's explosions and fires in Massachusetts says it has replaced nearly 36 miles of main pipeline in the area. Columbia Gas announced Oct. 21, that it's 80 percent through its work replacing 45 miles of main pipeline, and about halfway through its work replacing 6,100 service lines to homes and businesses.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PSsCu1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Company to Begin Construction on Large Onshore Wind Farm

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A company says it's beginning construction on what will be the onshore wind farm with the most operational capacity in the state. Green Development LLC, is building a seven-turbine wind farm in Johnston, R.I. It says its turbines, at 3 megawatts each, will be fully operational by the year's end, for 21 megawatts.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CZoxky via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

United Rentals to Expand in Western Canada With Acquisition

United Rentals, Inc. (“United Rentals”) has announced that United Rentals of Canada, Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of WesternOne Rentals & Sales LP (“WesternOne”) from parent WesternOne Inc. for approximately $91.8 million in cash.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JaYY0u via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Report: Deteriorated Roads Cost Motorists More Than $1K Each Year

A new study issued by TRIP Inc. claims that driving on deteriorated urban roads costs U.S. motorists an average of $1,049 annually in additional vehicle repair needs, extra maintenance, higher fuel consumption and tire wear, plus accelerated vehicle deterioration and depreciation. “Drivers are paying a hefty price for our nation's crumbling roads and bridges,” said Kathleen Bower, AAA senior vice president of public affairs and international relations, in a statement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CVQOc5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Laser Fuses Demo Day With Grand Opening

Construction Laser Inc. held its 2018 Demo Day, which doubled as a grand opening event, at its new McDonough, Ga., facility Friday, Oct. 12. About 200 guests and staffers came out for the event on a picture-perfect Georgia day. The event gave attendees the opportunity for some hands-on operational time on machines and devices representing the latest technology in surveying, machine control, GPR, GIS, drone/UAV and laser scanning.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yVI1T3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat 903D Compact Wheel Loader Delivers Increased Performance, Expanded Work Tool Capability

The Cat 903D compact wheel loader, compared with its 903C2 predecessor, features a 25 percent increase in both lifting capacity and travel speed, so customers are able to do more, faster, according to the manufacturer. Whether lifting a heavy pallet or sod or traveling from field to farm, the 903D is up to the task.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ysFNLw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Landscape Show Transforms Orlando Convention Center

The 2018 Landscape Show was packed with more than 800 exhibitors Oct. 4 to 6 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. The show was hosted by the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA), the nation's largest and oldest state nursery and landscape association, as well as the Southeast's premier landscape and horticulture conference and trade event.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JbooLl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ditch Witch Introduces HDD Virtual Reality Simulator

More than 50 percent of reported underground utility damages are the result of insufficient excavation practices according to the 2017 DIRT Report. The Ditch Witch organization, a Charles Machine Works Company, has introduced a virtual reality (VR) simulator to better prepare horizontal directional drill (HDD) operators for safe underground construction through cutting-edge training technology.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yoX9sz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Five Machine Innovations Promise to Cut Fuel Emissions

With the rise of fossil fuel prices and the pressure to lower carbon footprints many consumers and companies are demanding more fuel-efficient vehicles. Here we explore the truth behind some of the big advancements in engine design to the small adjustments of your wing mirrors to see how new innovations are plugging the drain on fossil fuels.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JaioCx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

President Calls for Budget Cut From Cabinet Departments as Deficit Increases

President Trump asked for a 5 percent across-the-board budget cut from each federal department during a cabinet meeting on Oct. 17; a budget cut intended to stem the rise of the federal deficit. “I'm going to ask each of you to come back with a 5 percent budget cut from your various departments,” the president said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yUA9RB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Linder Invites Loyal Customers to View Product Lines

During the week of Oct. 1, Linder Industrial Machinery held open houses at all its full-service centers in North and South Carolina. Linder knows that customers expect the best machinery equipped with the latest technology and is aligned with manufacturers who share that view. Komatsu utilizes GPS-integrated intelligent machine control equipment, as well as its SmartConstruction initiative, a program designed to help customers unlock the full capabilities of today's innovations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2R4hnyw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cuomo Tours Hudson River Tunnel in Push for Federal Funding

Gov. Andrew Cuomo toured the tunnel underneath the Hudson River the night of Oct. 17, in a push to get federal funding for the Gateway Project. The governor brought a camera crew along for the tour and said he plans to send the footage to President Donald Trump. As water dripped down the leaky tunnel's walls, forming puddles, the cameras captured disintegrating and missing concrete panels, corroding rebar and broken electrical cables.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2q4KtCt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Expands Next Generation Mini Excavator Range With Six New Models

The Caterpillar range of Next Generation mini hydraulic excavators has been expanded with the addition of six new models in the 7-to-10-ton category. The new models provide a selection of basic configurations, allowing customers to choose the machine that works most efficiently in applications routinely encountered.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2R9uiQ1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Next Generation Cat Mini Excavators Designed for Optimum Customer Value

Four new models in the Cat mini hydraulic excavator lineup, engineered and manufactured by Caterpillar, are designed to provide users the best performance, versatility, safety, operator convenience — and affordability — in the smallest possible packages for 1-to-2-ton class machines, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PcjB1M via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Larson Group Expands Charlotte Peterbilt Dealership

The Larson Group (TLG) celebrated the opening of its newest Peterbilt facility in Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 10. With roughly 500 people taking part, it was one of the best open house turnouts TLG has ever seen. TLG, a Peterbilt dealer company with more than 20 locations, recently moved its Charlotte, N.C., operation to 3917 Trailer Drive, a five-minute drive from its former location.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EFeWRX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Report: Driving On Deteriorated Urban Roads Costing Motorists $1,049 Annually

A new study issued by TRIP Inc. claims that driving on deteriorated urban roads costs U.S. motorists an average of $1,049 annually in additional vehicle repair needs, extra maintenance, higher fuel consumption and tire wear, plus accelerated vehicle deterioration and depreciation. “Drivers are paying a hefty price for our nation's crumbling roads and bridges,” said Kathleen Bower, AAA senior vice president of public affairs and international relations, in a statement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PcjzXI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mike Lietke, Sara Feuling Join AEM

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced two new staff: Mike Lietke is senior director, statistics and Sara Feuling is director, construction. Lietke comes to AEM from Briggs & Stratton in dealer development and field training and 12 years with Harley Davidson, serving in dealer district management and market and financial analyst positions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EA7fMv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Laser Construction Fuses Demo Day With Grand Opening

Construction Laser Inc. held its 2018 Demo Day, which doubled as a grand opening event, at its new McDonough, Ga., facility Friday, Oct. 12. About 200 guests and staffers came out for the event on a picture-perfect Georgia day. The event gave attendees the opportunity for some hands-on operational time on machines and devices representing the latest technology in surveying, machine control, GPR, GIS, drone/UAV and laser scanning.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PgiVID via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Rises In 45 States, D.C. Between Sept '17, '18

Forty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September 2017 and September 2018, while 29 states and D.C. added construction jobs between August and September, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released Oct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ECZplB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Mulching Head Shreds Wood in Minutes

John Deere continues to provide best-in-class vegetation management with the addition of the MH60D mulching head to its Worksite Pro lineup. Designed to remove 8-in. (20-cm) trees and 12-in. (30.5-cm) stumps with ease, the MH60D model shreds underbrush and woody materials into beneficial mulch in minutes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yu0fM1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hurricane Michael Recovery: Equipment Suppliers Do Their Part to Help

When Hurricane Michael slammed the Gulf Coast earlier this month, it left an unprecedented trail of destruction that will cost millions of dollars and months, if not years, of effort to repair. In the aftermath of the first Category 4 hurricane to strike the Florida Panhandle since record keeping began in 1851, equipment dealers faced the twin challenge of supplying dozers and excavators for government cleanup efforts while at the same time recovering from the damage to their own businesses.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OvZtIh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fluid Analysis Helps Protect Investment in Machinery

“We know that customers of Gregory Poole Equipment Company have a large investment in the equipment they use, and Gregory Poole is committed to help our customers protect that investment,” said Joe Bousquet, manager of one such commitment, the S•O•S Fluid Analysis Laboratory located in Gregory Poole's Raleigh, N.C., facility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2q0oxIL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Designs Enhance Reliability of Loaders, Dozers

Rough and tough. Stable and highly maneuverable. Always does the job. Those are the qualities contractors have come to expect from two machines that are ubiquitous on any construction site: bulldozers and crawler, or track, loaders. These rugged pieces of equipment are designed to handle dirt, rock and timber loads with relative ease, and their evolving technology has made them simpler and more comfortable to operate.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NPnHYX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Parking Expands in Phases at Busy Charleston Airport

Construction crews at the Charleston International Airport are working to complete an initial expansion of parking capacity before the always hectic holiday season sets in. By Thanksgiving, vehicle parking at the Palmetto State's busiest airport will increase by about 250 spaces, with another 1,300 being overhauled — all of them in outlying lots south of the main terminal.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PHO2K1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Suppliers to Assist Cleanup Following Hurricane Michael

When Hurricane Michael slammed the Gulf Coast earlier this month, it left an unprecedented trail of destruction that will cost millions of dollars and months, if not years, of effort to repair. In the aftermath of the first Category 4 hurricane to strike the Florida Panhandle since record keeping began in 1851, equipment dealers faced the twin challenge of supplying dozers and excavators for government cleanup efforts while at the same time recovering from the damage to their own businesses.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2P6WMfO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo's Sales Climb 24 Percent in Third Quarter

Helping parent company The Volvo Group to its best ever third quarter results, Volvo Construction Equipment once again posted a strong set of figures during the period. Good demand for its competitive products in most markets helped drive sales growth of almost a quarter, coupled with strong profitability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PHTr3T via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Energetic Home Match: Keestrack at Bauma Conexpo India 2018

Keestrack, the international specialist for mobile mineral processing, will illustrate its strong commitment to the Indian and South Asian aggregate and recycling industry at Bauma Conexpo India 2018 (Gurgaon, Dec. 11 to 14 2018). Represented by Etrack Crushers Ltd., the company's Indian subsidiary, established in 2017, Keestrack will focus on its advanced electric drive concepts, offering huge savings for all contractors and offering operational advantages for larger multi-stage mobile plant lay-outs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CrbJCD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu Equipment Company Plans to Build $47M Customer Support, Service Center

Komatsu Equipment Company (KEC), flagship dealership for Komatsu America Corp. (KAC), a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced plans to build a 189,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art Service Center on roughly 30 acres in Elko, Nev. “The new building offers an exciting opportunity to bring together local employees of two major Komatsu subsidiaries: KEC and Komatsu Mining Corp.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PHe54f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stoddart Crane Hire Expands Operations With Terex AC 40/2l All Terrain Crane

Scottish Highlands & Islands crane specialists Stoddart Crane Hire has commissioned a new Terex AC 40/2L all terrain crane. The new crane is designed to be a versatile, high lifting machine that is quick to rig. The crane will help Stoddart Crane Hire continue to meet the needs of all of its customers across the North of Scotland.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CrOEj1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Results are in for Feasibility Study of U.S. Hyperloop

Shortly after Virgin Hyperloop One provided the first-ever testimony by a hyperloop company before a U. S. Senate Committee, Virgin Hyperloop One announced today the findings of another first – a feasibility study on the establishment of a hyperloop system in the United States at VERGE18, one of the most prominent annual sustainability-focused conferences in the world.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Pes9Fr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vermeer Hits the Road to Showcase Its Dual Rod Rock Drill

The Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) has made new fans as it toured four cities in the heart of rock drilling country. The first stop for the “Rock the Iron Road Show” was San Antonio, Texas, where a crowd of 60-plus people learned more about the drill and saw it in action.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PEduQA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dave Bauer Named New ARTBA President, CEO

Dave Bauer has been named president and chief executive officer of the Washington, D.C.-based American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), effective Jan. 1, 2019. The unanimous decision of the association's board of directors was announced at ARTBA's National Convention, held in New York City.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Evv6x4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia Aquarium Breaks Ground on Expansion 2020

Earlier this year, the Georgia Aquarium revealed plans for a new gallery featuring sharks — one of the most misunderstood species in the ocean. The official groundbreaking ceremony was held for Expansion 2020 on Sept. 11, 2018. The expansion will feature a new gallery in addition to a redesigned entry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EsG868 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Link-Belt Continues Environmental Journey with Second SC&RA Award

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) presented Link-Belt Cranes with its second Environmental Award during the 2018 Annual Conference at the Boca Raton Resort in Boca Raton, Fla. Link-Belt previously won the award in 2012 and is the only member organization to have won the award twice.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RVLjOG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GDOT Awards Contracts for $127M in Construction

Georgia DOT has awarded 27 construction contracts for statewide transportation projects totaling $127,381,615. These projects were advertised July 20, bids were received on Aug. 17 and contracts were awarded to the lowest qualified bidder Aug. 31. The largest single investment is a $38 million contract to add additional lanes on 10 miles of State Route 67 from Interstate 16 to the Statesboro Bypass in Bulloch County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PGv9qK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vermeer Hit the Road to Showcase Its Dual Rod Rock Drill

The Vermeer D40x55DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) has made new fans as it toured four cities in the heart of rock drilling country. The first stop for the “Rock the Iron Road Show” was San Antonio, Texas, where a crowd of 60-plus people learned more about the drill and saw it in action.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2P8gYOn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Centre Dairy Equipment & Supply Wins Felling Trailer for a Cause Auction Benefitting MOCA

Felling Trailers Inc. conducted its sixth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization: Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA). The winning bid of $3,400 was placed in the last minutes before the auction closed on Sept. 21st, 2018. The bid winner was local Sauk Centre business owner Jon Stein, owner of Centre Dairy Equipment & Supply Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OvjSNv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu Equipment Company Announces Plans to Build $47M Customer Support, Service Center

Komatsu Equipment Company (KEC), flagship dealership for Komatsu America Corp. (KAC), a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced plans to build a 189,000-sq.-ft. state-of-the-art Service Center on roughly 30 acres in Elko, Nev. “The new building offers an exciting opportunity to bring together local employees of two major Komatsu subsidiaries: KEC and Komatsu Mining Corp.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QY2luh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Results of the 6th Annual Trailer for a Cause Auction Benefiting MOCA

Felling Trailers Inc. conducted its sixth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization: Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA). The winning bid of $3,400 was placed in the last minutes before the auction closed on Sept. 21st, 2018. The bid winner was local Sauk Centre business owner Jon Stein, owner of Centre Dairy Equipment & Supply Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CqRFAv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

C.D. Smith Makes Link-Belt Impact in Wisconsin

Second quarter 2018 represented the first period of time C.D. Smith Construction had the full collection of Link-Belt lattice crawler cranes at its disposal for construction projects covering central and southern Wisconsin. Family owned and operated since 1936, Fond du Lac, Wis.-based C.D. Smith is no stranger to the crane industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CPkFT9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Single Dozer With Machine Control Does Work of Two

As the third generation in his family's construction business, Corey Metts grew up on the seat of a dozer. “There are not many jobs where you wake every morning and get to go play with tractors.,” Metts said. “It's really the only thing I've ever known.” Metts Construction, out of Chapin, S.C., operates in the Midlands area of the state.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QTzC9Z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Durante Rentals Announces New Store Opening in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.

Durante Rentals announced the opening of its new full-service rental facility in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. The new store, located at 50-54 NJ-17, is the company's first in the state of New Jersey and now gives it 10 locations throughout the Tri-State area. Durante Rentals also has locations in Brewster, Bronx, Brooklyn, Carmel, Elmsford, Flushing, Mt.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2COW5BR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Link-Belt Advances on All-Terrain Front

Building on the success of its predecessors and designed with a philosophy of continuous improvement, Link-Belt's five-axle 175|AT is the manufacturer's most versatile and compact design yet, according to the manufacturer. Loaded with features and a dramatic new look to match, the 175|AT is positioned to meet the demands and expectations of customers in all markets across the globe.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CnDM5R via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Indiana American Water Expands Treatment Capability

Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Company in Richmond, Ind., is currently in the middle of a $45 million upgrade to the company's water treatment endeavors. Work will include the construction of a new water treatment plant and a new raw water pumping station. The contract was awarded to River City Construction LLC, Benton, Ill., under the direction of project manager Levi Wright, who reported that work began Sept.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ck8SeN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA, WTS Alliance Encourages Advancement of Women in Transportation

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the Women's Transportation Seminar International (WTS) have formed an alliance to support and advance women in the transportation infrastructure sector. The organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in early October at ARTBA's National Convention in New York City.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CQ3WiI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Improves Uptime with Enhanced Mack Over the Air Capabilities 

Mack Trucks expanded its Mack Over the Air (OTA) software and vehicle parameter capabilities with even more available updates for Mack customers with 2017 GHG Mack engines and factory-installed hardware. Mack also simplified registration with a new online portal resulting in a quicker, streamlined process for eligible customers to sign up for the service.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Crft6W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engineers Give Minnesota Roads Near Failing Grade

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota's infrastructure, including its state's roads, public transit, airports, wastewater systems and drinking water, has earned a grade of “C” from an American Society of Civil Engineers report released Oct. 9. The group said the state's roadways are in poor condition, earning it a dismal “D+” grade.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2pXw37j via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UIC Towers Combine Learning With Living

A $100 million “living-learning” community that will provide residential and academic spaces for students at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is making significant progress. The 10-story building will stand adjacent to the Chicago Transit Authority's recently renovated Peoria Street bridge and Blue Line station, with views of the city's skyline.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CNS8O1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Covington Road Upgrade Aims to Relieve Congestion

E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. is on schedule and on budget in the construction of the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) $19.3 million project to reconstruct and widen a 3.5-mi. section of State Route 12/U.S. 278 from the city of Covington limits to east of SR 142. The Newton County project, which began in March 2017, is nearly 40 percent complete and has a contract completion date in May 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Cm7jNm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Airport Conveyor Job Relies on Excavation Support

Installing a new baggage system in a confined space over decades' worth of infrastructure at one of the Midwest's busiest airports could have been a formidable task if not for the combined know-how of Sheehy Construction, Kamish Excavating, Gary Carlson Equipment and a team of industry specialists.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Cr5H4K via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nucor Announces Plans to Expand Kentucky Sheet Mill

Nucor Corporation's Board of Directors approved an investment of $650 million to expand the production capability of Nucor Steel Gallatin, the company's flat-rolled sheet steel mill located in Ghent, Ky. This investment will increase the production capability from 1,600,000 tons to approximately 3,000,000 tons annually and will increase the maximum coil width to approximately 73 in.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CPeMWm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alex Lyon & Son Sells Like-New, Late-Model Equipment

Alex Lyon & Son held its Arctic Snow & Ice Sale Oct. 5 in Frankfort, Ill. The auction featured late-model Case and Cat rubber-tired loaders, skid steers, hydraulic excavators, trucks trailers and support equipment — all used for only one season and sold in like-new condition. CEG... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2CnaG6M via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Michael Lays Bare Panhandle's Weaker Building Codes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Unlike in South Florida, homes in the state's Panhandle did not have tighter building codes until just 11 years ago; it was once argued that acres of forests would provide the region with a natural barrier against the savage winds of a hurricane. Many of those structures did not withstand the fury of Hurricane Michael, which slammed into the area last week with winds of up to 155 mph, leaving acres of flattened houses and other buildings in its wake before roaring across the Georgia border inland.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Er2epx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Anthem Stars in Music Video for Jon Pardi's 'Night Shift'

The Mack Anthem shared the spotlight in a new music video for country music artist Jon Pardi's latest single, “Night Shift.” The music video features Pardi and his bandmates traveling down Nashville's iconic Broadway on a stage trailer being pulled by a Mack Anthem model. ... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2PyLmOY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Telsmith Adds Thistle As Regional Sales Manager

Telsmith Inc. , a manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, announced its recent hire of Kraig Thistle, who joins as regional sales manager covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. “We are delighted to have Kraig join our sales team,” said Jeff Gray, vice president of sales and marketing, Telsmith Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2QSsNFK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Yoder & Frey Gains Recognition for Recent Specialist Aggregate, Mining and Quarrying Disposal Auction

Yoder & Frey reported that the specialist one-day, off-site Quarry, Aggregate & Mining Surplus disposal sale that it was appointed to organize in Friedens, Pa., on Sept. 27 was a real success. A number of high specification, good quality and well maintained specialist pieces of equipment along with an assortment of 20-plus ton excavators, dozers, scrapers, rigid dump trucks and a good selection of wheeled loaders all went under the hammer and created considerable international interest with strong prices and a large influx of first time bidders and buyers attending.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Aekpuw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FAA Announces $40.9M for New Tower at GSO

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $40.9 million in infrastructure for Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, N.C. The Agency is building a new, 180-foot-tall Air Traffic Control Tower. The new control tower will accommodate up to eight positions for air traffic controllers in a 550- sq.-ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2AdZRCp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Welty Drives Toward Finish of River Valley Medical Center

Serving as construction manager and general contractor, the Welty Building Company is erecting the $38 million, L-shaped, 95,000-sq.-ft. Fairfield Medical Center's (FMC) River Valley Campus in Lancaster, Ohio, southeast of Columbus, which will bring much-needed health care services to this growing community of 40,000-plus people.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yHcu6V via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alex Lyon & Son Auction Liquidates Contractor's Fleet

Alex Lyon & Son conducted a complete liquidation auction Sept. 28 for Utilicon Corp. , a large sewer and water contractor in Cleveland, Ohio, that had gone out of business. Equipment up for bid included a large variety of tractors, trailers and trucks including boom trucks, dump trucks, state trucks, pickup trucks, water trucks, and sewer jetters.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RPhmjc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Memorial Bridge Drivers Face Two Years of Construction Work

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Commuters who use the Memorial Bridge to navigate between Virginia and the District of Columbia are facing two years of headaches. Beginning Oct. 15, the six-lane bridge over the Potomac River will be reduced to three lanes as the National Park Service delves into the heart of a $227 million rehabilitation project announced last year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ErmCXQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Topcon, Bentley Strengthen Constructioneering Initiatives and Programs

Topcon Positioning Group, a world leader in positioning technology for the survey and construction industries, and Bentley Systems, the leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction and operations of infrastructure, announce new developments in the constructioneering workflow initiative.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OurNuo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

National Crane Develops Tractor-Mounted Version of NBT30H-2 Boom Truck

National Crane has developed a tractor-mounted version of its NBT30H-2, the NBT30H-2 TM. The 30-ton (27 t) machine was created as a response to the company's Voice of the Customer feedback program, an integral part of The Manitowoc Way. It went from concept to production in just eight months and was designed by a cross-functional team of experts from Manitowoc's Lift Solutions team and National Crane's Truck Modification Center, as well as the company's engineering team.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2RTwrAo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat Introduces New Trademark Graphic

Cat machines, engines, generator sets and work tools will soon have a new look. Caterpillar is replacing the current “Power Edge” trade dress (Cat trademark on a black background accented with a diagonal red bar) with a fresh new graphic design called “Cat Modern Hex.” The Cat Modern Hex design combines the traditional Cat trademark and product model names with a bold, three-dimensional red hexagon and grille pattern.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Er5jGm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Developers Say Mountain Valley Pipeline to Now Cost $4.6B

ROANOKE, Va. (AP) Developers of a natural gas pipeline set to run through West Virginia and Virginia said the project's cost has risen from $3.7 billion to $4.6 billion. The Roanoke Times reported Mountain Valley Pipeline developers released the revised cost estimate on Sept. 24. A Mountain Valley statement said about half of the increase is due to a construction lull in August.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2pWNc0B via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company