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Hitachi Introduces Factory-Integrated Grade Guidance

Hitachi is taking efficiency to a new level with Hitachi Grade Guidance, integrated and developed in cooperation with Topcon. Leveraging the latest components and technologies, Grade Guidance is a "one-stop shop" solution that helps complete precision-excavation more efficiently. "We're thrilled to offer this option to our customers," said Jonny Spendlove, product marketing manager, excavators, Hitachi Construction Machinery — Americas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T2JZ0y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Transportation Officials Reviewing Gov's Proposal to Fund Road Repairs in W.Va.

CHARLESTON, W. VA. (AP) West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Tom Smith said officials are reviewing a proposal by Gov. Jim Justice to take road bond money meant for major projects and use it to repair secondary roads. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel reports Smith told a Senate committee that no decisions have been made on the proposal Justice made during his State of the State address Jan.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Xu87Ig via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kleemann Presents Environmental Solutions for Quarries

At this year's bauma, Kleemann presents a comprehensive cross-section of its product portfolio with a total of seven mobile crushing and screening plants. High-performance machines and environmentally-compatible solutions for natural stone and recycling applications will be presented. The MOBICAT MC 120 Z PRO for Demanding Quarry Operation With an hourly output of up to 650 tons, the MOBICAT MC 120 Z PRO impresses in natural stone applications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SAHIox via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Skanska Signs Ground Lease With JBG SMITH for D.C. Mixed-Use Development

Skanska, a global development and construction firm, has signed a long-term ground lease with JBG SMITH to develop an approximately 34,000 sq.-ft. land parcel for a ground-up, mixed-use development in Washington, D.C.'s Central Business District. Located at 1700 M St., NW, the site is well-positioned for trophy-class office space and unique retail opportunities in the prime Golden Triangle neighborhood within the Central Business District.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TjtJaZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'Waters of the U.S.' Regulation Rewrite Will Help Reduce Transportation Project Delays

Man-made, roadside ditches provide critical surface drainage that protects the traveling public and should be exempt from federal wetland regulations, American Road & Transportation Builder Association (ARTBA) Vice Chairman David Harwood told a Feb. 27 government hearing. That's a key reason the association is supporting the Trump administration's proposed overhaul to portions of the Clean Water Act (CWA) to restore clarity to these regulations and help reduce delays to important transportation projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IWaJLR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Reed & Reed Leads Nearly $40M Toll Plaza Construction Project in Maine

The Maine Turnpike Authority has initiated a project that will relocate a toll plaza on the Maine Turnpike and expand it into a facility with 15 toll booths, including six E-Z pass center lanes. The $39.5 million project started in November and will be completed in June 2021. Reed & Reed, a Woolwich, Maine, firm, is the lead contractor and RJ Grondin & Sons, of Gorham, Maine, is the subcontractor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BYpUhl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon's New Sorting Grapples on Display At bauma 2019

Engcon's new generation of rock and sorting grapples will be on display at bauma, held in Munich, April 8 to 14, 2019. Fifteen years have passed since Engcon launched the SK stone and sorting grabs, and over the years they have become increasingly common accessories that make excavators even more useful and flexible.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Uh83tq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Whitney and Son Holds Crusher School Featuring Metso in Fitchburg, Mass.

The Whitney and Son staff (L-R): Bethany Jones of Fitchburg, Mass., service assistant; Brian Spring of Sterling, Mass., road service; Jamie Zisk of Fitchburg, Mass., service technician; Bruce Gallant of Leominster, Mass., supervisor; Dave Wentworth of Fitchburg, Mass., road technician; and Ian Krietler of Milford, N.H., service technician, stand in front of the Lokotrack LT106 mobile jaw crushing plant during a break in the class.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NAoPRx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dynapac Introduces FC1700C, FC1400 II, FC1300 II Pavers

Dynapac North America upgrades commercial class paver range with the new FC1700C, FC1400 II, and FC1300 II. The new pavers are equipped with EPA Tier IV Final certified emissions regulations-compliant engines and offer new features that takes the Dynapac commercial class paver range to the next level.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EmC83E via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Merck to Invest $70M Into New Biopharma R&D Facility

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates its biopharmaceutical business as EMD Serono in the United States and Canada, announced a $70 million investment to expand its research and development (R&D) facility in Billerica, Mass. The new building will span 145,000 sq. ft., offering new laboratory and collaborative working space to accommodate approximately 400 new and current R&D employees focused on advancing science in oncology, immuno-oncology and immunology.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T8oaNa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GE to Downsize Mass. Headquarters, Reimburse State $87M

BOSTON (AP) General Electric will downsize its world headquarters in Boston and will return $87 million that Massachusetts spent as part of an incentives package to lure the company from Connecticut three years ago. The industrial conglomerate has been restructuring its operations amid sagging profits and other negative developments in recent years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EmC4kq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OSHA Partnership in Place for R.I. Construction Project

OSHA and Dimeo Construction Company have joined in a strategic partnership to promote workplace safety on the General Dynamics Electric Boat Universal Buildings 9A/9B construction project in North Kingstown, R.I. Announced Feb. 14, the partnership seeks to educate workers, control or eliminate serious hazards, and establish effective safety and health programs for the project, which broke ground in June 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Hdv1xV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

SMHC Announces Transformative Plan to Expand

Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) announced plans to significantly enhance and expand the scope of health services it offers in Sanford to better meet the health needs of the local community and of greater York County. The plan calls for investments totaling $34 million to expand, enhance and add a variety of health services identified as critical to the local community.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2tFcmTB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Approves $130M Expansion Project

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) Dartmouth-Hitchcock officials have announced a $130 million construction project that would include a third inpatient tower at the medical center campus in Lebanon, N.H. The plan includes a 132,000 sq.-ft., 60-bed inpatient tower, along with renovation and expansion of the center's emergency department, and the proposed construction of a parking garage The board of trustees announced the plan at its meeting on Dec.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2HduZWP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MB Crusher Fills Customers' Needs

Tangible and genuine solutions. This is the most common desire of professionals and companies that are involved in construction services, demolition, roadworks, earth moving, industrial and urban development, trenching, excavations and tunnels, environmental reclamation in every part of the world. Those who know the basic requirements for any construction, excavation and recycling job site, are familiar with the commitment towards the job, the customers satisfaction and deadlines that each contract involves.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BWBQQR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OSHA, Contractor Partner on Safety Plan

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a strategic partnership with Mississippi State University's Center for Continuing Education Industrial Health & Safety Program and Brasfield & Gorrie LLC to promote worker safety and health at the Continental Tire Main Plant project in Clinton, Miss.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UcZXBI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Arkansas Governor Announces $300M Highway Funding Plan With Gas Tax Hike

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Arkansas' governor on Feb. 11 unveiled a $300 million highway funding plan that calls for increasing taxes and tapping into expected casino revenue, hoping to win over fellow Republicans who have said they want to address road needs before taking up his proposed income tax cut.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BVFDOi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC Charities Donates $265,000 to Fund Renovation of Historic Barn

AGC Charities Inc. , the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, donated $265,000 to fund a new "National Healing Quarters" for Warrior Canine Connection. The funds will help cover the cost of renovating a historic dairy barn in Boyds, Md., to serve as the new headquarters for the group that provides therapy for veterans with invisible wounds like PTSD and service dogs for other wounded veterans.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2U6zvtD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IEDA Gathers in Orlando for Annual Meeting, Vendor Expo

The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA), a self-regulating body of independent dealers in the used equipment market, held its annual meeting and vendor expo Feb. 15 to 18 in Orlando, Fla. More than 100 independent dealers came together to discuss best practices in the industry as well as to learn from various keynote speakers across all business aspects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BZzMYh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$288M Convention Center Under Way in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City plans to boost business, commerce and tourism with a spacious new $288 million convention center. Construction began on June 18, 2018, on the building with its 200,000-sq.-ft. exhibit hall, 45,000-sq.-ft. meeting area and 30,000-sq.-ft. ballroom. By comparison, Oklahoma City's existing Cox Convention Center has about 100,000 sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2UbJ8Y2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Products Debut on the World Stage at Bauma 2019

Screening and crushing company McCloskey International is clearly demonstrating its continued growth with an exciting roster of new products and a significant presence at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany April 8 to 14. Located at Stand FS.1211/1 in the Outdoor Exhibition Area South, the 9,827-sq.-ft. space will showcase the newest products from McCloskey International, as well as serve as a venue for customers to meet and mingle with dealers from around the world.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BTwypm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NPS Will Replace Lewis River Bridge

On Dec. 21, 2018, the National Park Service Acting Intermountain Regional Director Kate Hammond signed a Finding of No Significant Impact for an environmental assessment (EA) to replace the Lewis River Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. The bridge is located south of the Lewis Lake Campground on the South Entrance Road.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SvkX5k via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Construction Technique Makes Schools Safer in Hennessey, Okla.

To help keep Oklahomans safe, Hennessey Public Schools and South Industries have teamed up to construct a multipurpose school gymnasium and storm shelter in Hennessey, Okla. The choice to use a monolithic dome design was an easy one due to the inherent advantages of the dome shape. These FEMA-certified buildings are rated to withstand winds in excess of 245 mph allowing survival and safety during the most intense tornadoes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T0rtGh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

BAR-S Services' Link-Belt ATC-3275 'On the Clock' for 96 Hours in Colorado

Cheyenne, Wyo.-based BAR-S Services (BAR-S) took ownership of a new 275-ton (250-t) ATC-3275 all-terrain crane from Link-Belt distributor Strong's Crane Service. In its nearly third decade of operation (founded in 1990), BAR-S specializes in erecting and dismantling oil rigs, supporting the oil and gas industry in northeastern Colorado and Wyoming.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ek0JWU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Sets Record With $297M Florida Auctions

Over six days, Ritchie Bros. sold a staggering 13,350-plus assets for a record $297 million. A sea of equipment stretched over the 220-acre Ritchie Bros. auction site in Orlando, Fla., from Feb. 18 to 23, 2019, as the company hosted its largest auction ever. Over six days, the company sold a staggering 13,350-plus assets for a record $297-plus million — up seven percent from last year's $278 million total.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EeXznw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Class in Session for Empire Crane Service Technicians

Empire Crane service technicians took a break from the cold and were in class with the Demag service and maintenance training program Feb. 4 to 8. The class taught by Training Instructor Robert Ourt focused on the technical components of the Demag 5 axle family of all terrain cranes, including the AC 130-5, AC 160-5, AC 220-5, and AC 250-5.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BWL8MO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

A Guide to Protecting the Longevity of a CTL

Some hazards are preventable. For compact track loaders (CTL), debris and dust are the two most dangerous hazards. Eliminating these offenders simply calls for some attention to detail around the machine. How often preventative maintenance needs to be performed largely depends on the environment the CTL is operating in.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2U5qjFH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex AWP Announces Q4, 2018 Results

Following Terex Corporation's release of its fourth quarter and full year 2018 results, Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), driven by the Genie brand, is pleased to share these, along with its segment-specific results. Terex Corporation announced fourth quarter 2018 net sales of $1.2 billion, up 16 percent versus Q4 2017 net sales of $1.1 billion.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Nx7NDH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Cranes Shares Q4, Full Year 2018 Results

Following Terex Corporation's release of its fourth quarter and full year 2018 results, Terex Cranes has shared these, along with its segment-specific, results. Terex Corporation announced fourth quarter 2018 net sales of $1.2 billion, up 16 percent versus Q4 2017 net sales of $1.1 billion. For the full year 2018, Terex reported net sales of $5.1 billion, an increase of 18 percent versus net sales of $4.4 billion for the full year 2017.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TgLeZh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

TxDOT Replaces State's Last Swing Bridge in $43M Project

At a cost of $43 million, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is replacing the FM 457 swing bridge in Sargent with a concrete corkscrew bridge that will span the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW). The construction will provide access for residents on the south side of the waterway. According to a TxDOT consultant who wishes to remain unidentified, "The FM 457 swing bridge in Sargent is in need of replacement because of its age and the high maintenance costs associated with its upkeep.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ICwqQA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ADOT Upgrades Busy SR347 in Growing Maricopa

Designed to improve traffic flow and safety, a project overseen by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Federal Highway Administration is making significant progress in Maricopa. Crews are tackling a portion of SR 347 that's widely used and in need of an upgrade. "Maricopa is one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona," said Tom Herrmann, spokesman of ADOT.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TgLdVd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV Introduces RT-65 CTL with Premium Reliability, Serviceability

ASV Holdings Inc. 's radial-lift RT-65Posi-Track compact track loader has maximum serviceability, reliability, productivity and ASV's Posi-Track undercarriage for superior performance. The CTL is ideal for digging and ground engagement work in construction, excavation, landscaping, snow-clearing and rental applications, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Xq9WWw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fisher Tools Expands With Ground Breaking on New Tempe Warehouse

Fisher Tools announces the expansion of its Tempe facility with a new warehouse. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held on March 1 at 11:00 a.m. at 1990 East 3rd St., Tempe, Ariz., just south of Tempe Marketplace. With the expansion of a new 30,000-ft. warehouse, Fisher Tools will carry more products for its customers on site, which allows customers to receive tools and products immediately, without the need to wait for shipping.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NvVVBZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

3650 REIT Funds $27.5M Loan for Phoenix Project

3650 REIT, a relationship lender providing tailored fixed-rate bridge and long-term financing solutions to commercial real estate investors, has funded a $27.5 million senior construction loan to Greenlight Communities for the development of a 252-unit attainable multifamily project in Phoenix, Ariz.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GKQdLZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Excelsior Mining Begins Construction on Gunnison Copper Project Facilities

Excelsior Mining Corp. announces that construction has started at the Gunnison Copper Project, in southeast Arizona; first copper production is anticipated in Q4 of 2019. "Our ability to move quickly from the close of project financing to the initiation of construction at our Gunnison Copper Project is a demonstration of the operational capacity and experience of the Excelsior team," said Stephen Twyerould, president & CEO.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NyA8Kc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Meeting to Be Held on Potential Routes Sonoran Corridor

Six months after southern Arizona residents gave their opinions on possible routes for the Sonoran Corridor proposed in the Tucson area, they will have the chance March 7 to learn about routes that have been recommended for further study. The meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 7, at the DoubleTree Suites Tucson Airport, 7051 S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GNqv9Y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

First Pecos Road Traffic Moving Onto Loop 202 SMF Lanes

For the first time, motorists will use a stretch of the future Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, in this case through a temporary configuration that will allow work to progress on the 17th Avenue and Desert Foothills Parkway interchanges in Ahwatukee. Effective Feb. 11, both directions of Pecos Road traffic between 17th Avenue and an area west of Desert Foothills Parkway began using a temporary alignment on the freeway's future eastbound lanes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IEdfGl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Begins on UA's Student Success District

Construction has begun on the University of Arizona's Student Success District, a project that will connect existing buildings near the heart of campus in order to integrate services and spaces designed to promote student success. "Inspired by student input, this commitment ensures all UA students have seamless access to the resources and expertise needed to maximize their intellectual development, social growth, physical well-being and career preparation," Jeff Goldberg, interim senior vice president of academic affairs and provost, wrote in a memo.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TjcV3I via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$10M Golden Pass Export Project to Begin Construction

The Golden Pass Products LLC export project at the existing Golden Pass LNG facility in Sabine Pass, Texas, is moving forward following a positive final investment decision from its owners, affiliates of Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil. Golden Pass awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contracts for the project to a joint venture of Chiyoda International Corporation, McDermott International Inc.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NtD76p via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Lanes to Be Constructed on U.S. 183 North From MoPac to RM 620

Additional capacity will be added to U.S. 183 North from MoPac to RM 620. The Texas Transportation Commission authorized the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) to fund and construct two tolled managed lanes in each direction in the median of U.S. 183 and construct the fourth general purpose lane in each direction where only three currently exist.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GMlj6c via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WBC Southwest Names Anderson Women's Business Enterprise of 2019

The Women's Business Council — Southwest (WBCS) named Anderson Asphalt and Concrete Paving the Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) of the Year for the 5 to 20 million dollars in revenue category. This award recognizes a woman-owned business that exemplifies outstanding business acumen, industry leadership, community service and a commitment to doing business with fellow WBEs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2tFtKrj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

E.ON Begins Work on Solar Project

E.ON has started construction on its West of the Pecos solar project, located in Reeves County, Texas, approximately 75 mi. southwest of Midland-Odessa. The 100 megawatt (MWac) project is expected to come online in December 2019 and consists of more than 350,000 photovoltaic panels built over a 670-acre area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2H4cpQQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Begins Building Border Wall in Rio Grande Valley

HOUSTON (AP) The U.S. government is preparing to begin construction of more border walls and fencing in South Texas' Rio Grande Valley, likely on federally owned land set aside as wildlife refuge property. Congress last March approved more than $600 million for 33 mi. of new barriers in the Rio Grande Valley.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2tFm8oM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Entergy Breaks Ground on First Power Plant in 40 Years

The shovels hitting the dirt on Feb. 15 marked a new chapter for reliable, affordable energy across Southeast Texas. Entergy executives, elected officials and community leaders gathered to celebrate a groundbreaking marking the ceremonial start of construction on the Montgomery County Power Station. MCPS is a state-of-the-art, 993-megawatt combined cycle gas turbine plant under construction next to the existing Lewis Creek Power Plant in Willis.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XyMRkC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Council OKs $400M for Harvey Repairs

HOUSTON (AP) Thousands of Houston homeowners still struggling with repairs after Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017 could benefit from up to $400 million in federal grants. The Houston City Council on Jan. 30 approved contracts with as many as six construction companies for new housing and to fix single-family homes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SoOQ7f via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

USDOT Announces $605M Loan for Grand Parkway Project

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced on Feb. 22 that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Build America Bureau will provide up to a $605 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan to the Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation (GPTC) in Houston.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XqAMhh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Launches DV23D, DV23CD Small-Frame Vibratory Rollers

Case Construction Equipment has a new series of small-frame vibratory rollers. Available in both double drum and combination (front drum with rear pneumatic tires) configurations, these compact rollers are easy to transport and are ideal for working in residential and commercial construction applications where the operator may encounter tight quarters, curbs, structures and other obstacles, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SoOm0V via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Records Set in January for Project Letting

When it comes to dollars and transportation, January 2019 was a record month for the Texas Department of Transportation's Amarillo District — letting four projects totaling $100 million. One of those projects is the first step in relocating State Loop (SL) 335 west to Helium Road, beginning with the construction of frontage roads from FM 2590 to Interstate 40 — known as Segment B-2 Phase 1.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XqjRv6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros.' Houston Sale Attracts Record 7,150 Bidders

Ritchie Bros.' first Texas auction of 2019 was a huge success, building momentum into the company's massive six-day Orlando, Fla., auction. In total, more than 4,800 equipment items and trucks were sold in the Feb. 12 to 13 Houston, Texas, auction for more than $45 million. A record 7,150 people from 63 countries registered to bid in the two-day Houston event, including more than 5,400 people registering to bid online.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ezlgbr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Custom Truck One Source Featured on NewsWatch on AMC Network

Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Load King were featured recently on an episode of NewsWatch, a nationally televised morning hour program presented weekly on the AMC Network. Custom Truck's unique, single-source equipment offerings and Load King's recent expansion of its manufacturing portfolio made the companies an easy fit for the consumer-oriented television program.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ee9Lon via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Blanchard Machinery Hosts Crowd for 'Lunch & Learn'

On Feb. 6, Blanchard Machinery, the Caterpillar dealer for South Carolina, hosted a lunch & learn event at the View Point at Buckhorn Creek in Greenville, S.C. The many guests enjoyed a hearty lunch of macaroni and cheese, chicken, barbecue, cornbread and assorted deserts. Blanchard Machinery, your dependable partner, invited customers to learn about the latest Cat Compact Machines outfitted with Trimble Machine Guidance technology.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ee6LID via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

United Demolition Makes Short Work of Long Bridges

Bridge demolition often begins at night and ends early in the morning. Portions of the bridge are removed in a short work window, and traffic resumes as normal in the morning as if no inconvenience has occurred. The work is so quick and seamless that some sleepy-eyed commuters might not even notice anything has changed.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NrcvmJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Merger Creates May/RHI Under NED Ownership

May Heavy Equipment and Rob's Hydraulics Inc. are now May/RHI. The merger of two of the largest Hyundai dealers in the country took effect Jan. 1, expanding the territory and the service menu of both. National Equipment Dealers LLC, which assumed ownership of May Heavy Equipment in January 2018, now owns the newly named May/RHI.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2U94eGi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'Fish Condo' Makes Big Splash Off Florida Coast

Divers in Florida are monitoring an artificial reef recently installed in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Lee and Charlotte counties. The Phoenix Reef, 12 mi. due west of Gasparilla Pass, required more than two years of planning. "When it was finally deployed, the excitement was incredible," said Frank Gidus, director of habitat and environmental restoration for the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BSp8T8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FAE USA , Atlantic & Southern Equipment Grow Together

Atlantic & Southern Equipment is an AGCO tractor and Link-Belt crane dealer with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga., and multiple locations in the Southeast. Since 2001, Atlantic & Southern has been serving customers in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and the Florida panhandle.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2E9XXnc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros.Hits $297M in World's Largest Equipment Auction

A sea of equipment stretched over the 220-acre Ritchie Bros. auction site in Orlando, Fla., last week as the company hosted its largest auction ever. Over six days the company sold more than 13,350 assets for a record of over $297 million — up seven percent from last year's $278-plus million total.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NsqlFo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Trucks Welcomes Hills Machinery As New Carolina Dealer

Hills Machinery is the new official dealer of Terex Trucks in North and South Carolina. After expanding steadily over the past 11 years, the company now has seven locations across the region from which it supplies and services Terex Trucks articulated haulers. If North and South Carolina were a single state, it would be the fifth most populous state in America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GJ8UQr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'Dozer Dave' Touts Construction as Alternative to College

Dave Turin, also known as "Dozer Dave," who rose to fame on the Discovery Channel's popular show "Gold Rush," made a special guest appearance at the 2019 World of Asphalt / AGG1 show held Feb. 12 to 14 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Recently, Turin has taken a break from "Gold Rush" and has spent his time making appearances at community colleges and high schools around the country, speaking to young people about occupations in the construction industry as an alternative to college.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BRRWLk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Registration Open for the Mining Academy Seminar

Registration is open for the second Mining Academy Seminar. After a succesful launch year in 2018, this event, which is styled after the established Quarry Academy program and also organized by Dyno Nobel and Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology, Mining Academy is an educational seminar that looks at the full production stream of unit operations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EfZet4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pennsylvania Revives Long-Idled Rural Highway Project

A four-lane highway project that aims to connect the Seven Mountains region of Pennsylvania to the greater State College area through Centre County is being restarted after being shelved for more than 15 years – largely with state funds. The new roadway would also link to the Potter Mills Gap project, which is in its final stages, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GZ6D2I via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FRA Rescinds Funding for California High Speed Rail Project

In a Feb. 19 letter, the Federal Railroad Administration informed the California High Speed Rail Authority that it intends to cancel $929 million in federal grants yet to be paid for building a high-speed rail link between the Los Angeles region and the San Francisco bay area. Additionally, the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EvpS2i via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Materials Processing Shares Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2018 Results

Terex Corporation announced fourth quarter 2018 net sales of $1.2 billion, up 16 percent versus Q4 2017 net sales of $1.1 billion. For the full year 2018, Terex reported net sales of $5.1 billion, an increase of 18 percent versus net sales of $4.4 billion for the full year 2017. Terex also announced an agreement to sell its Demag mobile cranes business and a decision to exit its mobile crane product lines manufactured at its Oklahoma City facility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2tEJDyi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bonnell Equipment Hosts Biennial Equipment Expo

Bonnell Industries, a third-generation family-owned business, will be hosting its biennial Equipment Expo on June 5 and 6, 2019, at 1385 Franklin Grove Road, in its hometown of Dixon, Ill. Bonnell Industries hosts its equipment expo to introduce customers to its vendors and to display new product advancements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2U7Diqs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex to Sell Demag Mobile Cranes Business

Terex Corporation has announced that it has agreed to sell its Demag Mobile Cranes business to Tadano Ltd. for an enterprise value of approximately $215 million. The Demag Mobile Cranes business manufactures and sells all terrain cranes and large crawler cranes. Included in the transaction are the manufacturing facilities in Zweibrucken, Germany and multiple sales and service locations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BRS7qa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Construction, Infrastructure Company Announces Acquisition by International Industry Titan

Infrastructure & Industrial Constructors USA (i+iconUSA) will be acquired by Shikun & Binui (S&B) as part of its long-term U.S. expansion strategy in the infrastructure market. i+iconUSA will become part of Shikun & Binui America (SBA), the construction arm of S&B in the U.S. SBA currently operates in the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T8n2bH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Bros. Sells Over $23M of Equipment Largest Tipton Auction Ever

Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Tipton, Calif., auction ever, selling more than 2,250 equipment items and trucks for more than $23 million on February 15. A record 4,850+ online. U.S. buyers purchased approximately 90 percent of the equipment, including 60 percent purchased by California buyers, while international buyers from countries including France, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates purchased 10 percent of the equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SjU18k via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Carlson's 2019 CP75 II Takes Center Stage at World of Asphalt

Carlson Paving Products Inc. , shook up the wide conveyor commercial paver market again with the unveiling of the all-new 2019 CP75 II at World of Asphalt. Featuring all-new ergonomic controls and the choice of material conveyor systems, the new CP75 II joins Carlson's leading line up of high performance and heavy duty commercial platforms for North American contractors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Xg4c1n via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

The World's Most Innovative Megaprojects

The history of our infrastructure has been marked by influential megaprojects. From ancient structures like the Pyramids and Great Wall to modern marvels like the Eiffel Tower, these projects not only embody human achievement, but they also impact our society. To show how megaprojects can revolutionize the world, Big Rentz rounded up some of the world's most innovative megaprojects still under construction or recently completed.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BPdVTe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

H&E Equipment Services Reports Fourth Quarter 2018 Results

H&E Equipment Services, Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. Fourth Quarter 2018 Summary Revenues increased 17.4 percent to $346.0 million versus $294.7 million a year ago. Pre-tax income was $34.8 million, an increase of $7.2 million, or 26.1 percent, from a year ago.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2tvzgfZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Blue Origin Launches Huntsville Rocket Engine Plant

Space flight company Blue Origin kicked off construction Jan. 25 on a $200 million plant in Huntsville that will produce the BE-4 rocket engine for future national security and other missions. The 200,000-sq.-ft. facility will be built on 46 acres at the corner of Explorer Boulevard and Pegasus Drive in Cummings Research Park.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ItYcyV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Report Lays Out Long-Term Transportation Plan for Alabama

A 66-page report issued by the Alabama Department of Transportation in late January is being viewed as a tool for mapping out the state's infrastructure needs for the next 20 years — especially in terms of determining capacity needs and how to generate the funds to build it. "Infrastructure demand for the next 20 years is expected to focus on well-constructed and maintained roads and bridges with sufficient capacity and consideration for safety to enable efficient freight and passenger movement across the state," the report noted.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T8YnDR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Leadership Group Nominates Charles Evans for CIO Award

Command Alkon, the Supplier Collaboration Platform for Construction's Heavy Work, announced recently that CTO and Vice President Engineering Charles Evans has been named as a finalist for the 2019 Alabama CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards in the Enterprise category. The CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards, a technology executive recognition program, is sponsored by the Alabama CIO Leadership Association.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2IrjH3l via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Leadership Groups Nominates Charles Evans for CIO Award

Command Alkon, the Supplier Collaboration Platform for Construction's Heavy Work, announced recently that CTO and Vice President Engineering Charles Evans has been named as a finalist for the 2019 Alabama CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards in the Enterprise category. The CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards, a technology executive recognition program, is sponsored by the Alabama CIO Leadership Association.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BLUlr4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Shelby Predicts FBI Investment in State Could Reach $1B

Alabama's senior senator said the FBI's investment in the northern part of the state could reach $1 billion. News outlets reported that Sen. Richard Shelby met with business and community leaders in Huntsville Feb. 11 and said more construction by the FBI is expected at the Redstone Arsenal in coming years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TZVBhh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

The Toro Company Reports Record First Quarter Results

The Toro Company has reported net earnings of $59.5 million, or $0.55 per share, on a net sales increase of 10 percent to $603 million for its first quarter ended February 1, 2019. In the comparable fiscal 2018 period, the company delivered net earnings of $22.6 million, or $0.21 per share, on net sales of $548.2 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BOucYO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Drilling, Blasting Prepare Ground for Road Project

In a critical phase in the widening of a major thoroughfare, drilling and blasting continues as part of an $18 million, 3.4-mi. project in Huntsville, Ala. Upon completion, Cecil Ashburn Drive will expand from two to four lanes between Old Big Cove Road and Four Mile Post Road. "This is one of three major routes between east Huntsville and our city center," said Kathy Martin, director of engineering of the city of Huntsville.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TZVzWH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Welcomes New Aggregates Distributor

Metso is pleased to welcome California-based Quinn Company to its U.S. distributor family. Quinn is celebrating 100 years of business after getting its start in agriculture. Today, the company sells and leases machines for agriculture, construction and the marine industry. They will now be providing contractors, recyclers and aggregates producers with Metso's complete range of mobile and stationary crushing and screening equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BLUmv8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wacker Neuson's RD12 Series Roller Receives Restyling

Wacker Neuson has updated its popular 1.2-ton tandem vibratory roller line to include improved visibility, curb clearance and easier service access. The RD12 series ride-on rollers are the perfect fit for residential and commercial construction for asphalt and subbase soil compaction of parking lots, driveways, secondary roads and nature trails.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2U1O9Cn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE Partners With National Geographic on Sustainability Campaign

Through a new collaboration that aligns with both companies' joint values of creating a planet in balance, this new campaign will reveal how Volvo excavators are helping to build embankments across the Sundarbans, an historic region between India and Bangladesh, to protect the land from the threat of flooding.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2BMHVPL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Telsmith's T400 Portable Cone Crusher Provides Safe High Crushing Performance

Telsmith, Inc. , manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, marketed the T400 Portable Cone Crusher Plant at the 2019 AGG1 Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. Ideal for producers and contractors in mining, aggregates, crushed stone production and recycling applications, the T400 portable cone crusher plant offers quick, safe maintenance access, consistent crushing and easy mobility as the result of direct customer feedback.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EmzKvk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Telsmith's Triple Deck 820 Vibro-King TL Portable Screen Plant Offers Flexibility, Durability

Telsmith, Inc. , manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, promoted the Triple Deck 820 Vibro-King TL Portable Screen Plant at the 2019 AGG1 Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. The low operating cost and high performance of the Triple Deck 820 Vibro-King TL Portable Screen Plant makes it paramount for screening applications in mining, heavy-duty aggregate processing and sizing, recycling asphalt and concrete products.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VcL2b5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Telsmith's 3244 Portable Crusher Delivers a Mobile Crushing Advantage

Telsmith, Inc. , manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, promoted its 3244 Portable Crushing Plant at the 2019 AGG1 Expo in Indianapolis, Ind. The Telsmith 3244 Portable Plant provides the portable crushing producer consistent, reliable production, low mobilization costs and the flexibility in a number of processing applications such as producing quarried stone, sand and gravel, and recycling.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2EkSFXm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Medal of Honor Recipient Addresses Annual CAM Meeting

The Construction Association of Michigan's (CAM) annual Michigan Construction & Design Trade Show returned to the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit Feb. 5. In addition to the trade show, the association held its 133nd Annual Meeting and a presentation of awards from CAM Magazine, including the Construction Project of the Year Award.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2VbqM9Q via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Falcon Asphalt Repair Opens New HQ in Freeland, Michigan

To meet demand and keep a superior customer experience in focus, Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment, a designer, developer and manufacturer of asphalt hot boxes, tack distributors and recyclers used for pothole repair and maintenance, announced Feb. 12 its new headquarter facility is fully operational. Located at 2600 W.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ir4xuW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

James River Equipment Becomes Full-line Epiroc dealer in Virginia

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, has added James River Equipment as a full-line dealer in Virginia. Previously a dealer of Epiroc hydraulic attachments throughout the state, James River Equipment (JRE) has added sales and rental of new and used Epiroc drill rigs, along with rock drilling tools, parts and service.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T7VqmX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nebraska Governor Speeds Up Beltway Construction

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, along with state Sens. Curt Friesen, Suzanne Geist and Mike Hilgers; Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler; and Nebraska Department of Transportation Director Kyle Schneweis, announced Feb. 11 an expedited construction schedule that will allow the Lincoln South Beltway to be open to traffic by the end of 2022.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ImxFTR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cummins Gets 2018 IBC Seismic Certification for Power Generator Sets

Cummins, Inc. became the first power generator manufacturer to obtain the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) seismic certification. The IBC code ‘provides minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare of the occupants of new and existing buildings and structures'.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TbqIcu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Metso Performance Solutions: A New Way to Deliver Sustained Results for the Mining Industry

Mining companies globally are seeking solutions to help them improve productivity to deal with challenges like increasing processing costs and declining ore grades. To holistically address these challenges, Metso has set up a new Performance Solutions unit, dedicated to delivering and sustaining performance improvements and measurable business results for the mining industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2InAkNj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

I-74 Bridge Links Illinois-Iowa 'Quad Cities'

A $1.2 billion bridge replacement is currently under way in a cooperative effort between the Iowa and Illinois Departments of Transportation. The I-74 Mississippi River Bridge project is part of an overall plan to improve the I-74 corridor from Moline, Ill., to Davenport, Iowa. Construction is taking place between Avenue of the Cities in Moline and Middle Road in Bettendorf.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2TbR0M4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon Introduces Powerful Detachable Grab Cassette

Engcon has launched production of the GRD70 grab cassette. Engcon has for some time been alone in producing a unique type of grab cassette. With a simple maneuver that requires no screwing or manual connection of hydraulics, the excavator operator can connect or disconnect the grab cassette in less than one minute, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GyJVix via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Equipment Fleets Expand for New Season of Work As Bidders Flock to Yoder & Frey's Four-Day Florida Auction

Yoder & Frey held its four-day Florida Auctions Feb. 13 to Feb. 16 in Kissimmee, Fla. Day 1, Feb. 13, featured ATVs, brooms, sweepers, rollers, telehandlers, skid steers and attachments, backhoes, wheel loaders and forestry equipment; Day 2, Feb. 14, going on the auction block were site dumpers, articulated dumpers, motorgraders, trenchers, generators, dozers, crushers, screeners, lifts, cranes and engines; Day 3, Feb.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2NhXSSv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

McCann Opens Michigan Facility

McCann Industries has begun construction of a new location in Marne, Mich. The facility will include seven service bays to assure a quick turnaround for maintenance and repair of equipment. The complete Case construction equipment line will be available, and a wide selection of rental machines will be available for short- or long-term needs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GAZRks via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu Announces Purchase of Forestry Machine Manufacturer

Komatsu America Corp. a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TimberPro, Inc. The acquisition is expected to close on April 1, 2019, subject to completion of the closing conditions. Established in 2002, TimberPro is a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of purpose-built forest machines and attachments, offering tracked feller bunchers and harvesters, forwarders, wheeled harvesters and felling heads.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Emzc8z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

World of Asphalt, AGG1 Break Attendance Records As Industry Leaders Review Latest Products, Technology

The aggregates and asphalt industries were out in force at the record-setting World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo, Feb. 12 to 14 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Attendance hit an all-time high with 10,063 registrations — a 28 percent increase over the 2018 show held in Houston.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SMGawA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong North America Names New President

LiuGong North America (LGNA) has announced Mani Iyer as its new president, effective February 1, 2019. LGNA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery which is a global leader in heavy construction equipment. Kevin Thieneman, LGNA chairman, said, "Mani Iyer's track record in the equipment industry and his commitment to personal and professional growth is impressive.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GSYjRV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Johnson Crushers International Launches K350+ Kodiak Plus Cone Crusher

Johnson Crushers International Inc. has expanded its Kodiak Plus cone crusher series with the new K350+. This mid-range model offers higher production with a smaller footprint. In comparison to the K300+, the K350+ features increases in drive train, stroke, horsepower, weight, head diameter and hold-down force, resulting in an up to 10 percent capacity increase.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2tscZjb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Announces Officer Changes

Caterpillar Inc. announced several officer moves, including changes in responsibilities for three executive office members, new roles for two current vice presidents and the appointment of two new vice presidents. All changes are effective March 1. "These organizational changes will facilitate the acceleration of our strategy for continued profitable growth," said Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GRCXV6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong Names New President

LiuGong North America (LGNA) has announced Mani Iyer as its new president, effective February 1, 2019. LGNA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery which is a global leader in heavy construction equipment. Kevin Thieneman, LGNA chairman, said, "Mani Iyer's track record in the equipment industry and his commitment to personal and professional growth is impressive.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2IprJK9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. Launches Water Clarification Systems

Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. has partnered with Tecnoidea Impianti to offer water clarification systems in North America. The clarification systems accelerate the process of filtering fines from dirty water for reuse in the processing plant. These systems are designed to eliminate the need for large and expensive settling ponds by recovering up to 95 percent of the water that flows to the clarification system.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2T1EDSx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Deere Hybrid Loaders Surpass One Million Field Hours

The John Deere 644K and 944K hybrid wheel loaders have collectively logged more than 1 million operating hours in the field. This level of real-world experience is key as more OEMs look to John Deere Power Systems for technologies to reduce emissions, improve fuel economy, and enhance machine performance and reliability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2TYBD6y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FRA to Provide Nearly $57M in New CRISI Grants

The Federal Railroad Administration issued more than $56.9 million in grants on Feb. 8 for 18 railroad infrastructure projects in 16 states; funding being made available through its Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements or CRISI program. The FRA's Notice of Funding Opportunity for those grants required that at 25 percent of that funding goes to rural projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2T4aYbj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Perkins Engines Launches 403J-11T Turbo Engine

Perkins Engines launched its newest engine, the 403J-11T, at The Rental Show hosted by the American Rental Association (ARA). The new engine outputs 24 hp (18.4 kW) and 86 Nm (63.4 lb-ft) of torque and is particularly suited to power small construction equipment that is popular among North American rental fleets.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2InHeCc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bomag BF 300 Series Commercial Pavers Offer Features to Elevate Paving Efficiency, Mat Quality

Bomag's BF 300 series of commercial pavers offer big paver features and efficiency in a 6-ft. (1.8-m) paver. The rubber tire BF 300 P-2 and BF 300 C-2 track pavers are designed to elevate paving quality and productivity, while reducing costs on a range of municipal, department of transportation, city development, and bike and cart path applications, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2T0rRDT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How SDLG Motor Graders Can Benefit the Belt and Road Initiative

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Sunbelt Rentals Expands Support of Gary Sinise Foundation

Sunbelt Rentals has donated $1 million to the Gary Sinise Foundation's R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence, Supporting Empowerment) program which provides 100 percent mortgage-free, specially adapted custom smart homes for America's severely wounded heroes. To garner support for the R.I.S.E program, Sunbelt Rentals began sponsoring a series of fundraising campaigns and community outreach efforts.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2T3yjtI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Introduces All-New TV450 Compact Track Loader

Case Construction Equipment introduces the all-new TV450 compact track loader (CTL), a new 10,610-lb. vertical-lift machine with a rated operating capacity of 4,500 lbs. at 50 percent tipping load. The newest and largest Case CTL ever built features an industry leading 9,188 lbs. of breakout force, and optional high-flow (3,450 psi at 39.5 gpm) and enhanced high-flow (4,000 psi at 35 gpm) hydraulics for high-power attachments such as mulching heads, stump grinders and cold planers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2S8wUNX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Introduces All-New Precision Laser Grading Box Attachment

Case Construction Equipment has announced the first precision-enabled attachment for Case skid steers and compact track loaders (CTLs) — the new Case Laser Grading Box. Ideal for concrete subgrade, athletic fields, parking lots, driveways, equestrian arenas and other fine-grading applications, the Case Laser Grading Box creates highly precise finish grades to within 1/10th of an inch.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Xb9SKb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CASE Launches New Series of Small-Frame Vibratory Rollers

Case Construction Equipment has announced a new series of small-frame vibratory rollers. Available in both double drum and combination (front drum with rear pneumatic tires) configurations, these compact rollers are easy to transport and are ideal for working in residential and commercial construction applications where the operator may encounter tight quarters, curbs, structures and other obstacles.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2S8wTJT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Announces New C Series Motor Graders

Case Construction Equipment introduces the all-new C Series motor graders. Two new models deliver a wide offering of new weights, horsepower ratings and feature-driven grading solutions for municipalities, as well as small-to-mid-size site prep, road-maintenance and general construction businesses. These new motor grader models feature a variety of standard features designed to maximize productivity and performance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Xa237C via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Defense Enters Production Vehicle Testing Phase of Heavy Dump Truck Contract

Mack Defense recently started production of five Mack Granite-based M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDT) as part of the Production Vehicle Testing (PVT) phase of its $296 million contract with the U.S. Army for armored and armor-capable HDTs. Once completed, the trucks will enter 40 weeks of rigorous durability testing at the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Sazl2L via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Quarterly: Which Type of Loan Repayment Works Best?

One of the most important considerations is the repayment schedule offered by your lender when deciding to finance a piece of equipment or inquiring about a working capital loan. Weighing the options for repaying your loan is an easy way to gain control of your business' cash flow and flexibility in your finances is critical to running your business efficiently.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2TZyW4Y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cub Cadet Recognizes White's Farm Supply as Top-Performing Dealer

White's Farm Supply Inc., local dealer of Cub Cadet outdoor power equipment located in Canastota, N.Y., recently earned distinction as one of the top 65 Cub Cadet independent retailers in America for 2018. White's Farm Supply Inc.received recognition for this achievement during an exclusive trip to the Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall All-inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2ImNCtz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JDPS Hybrid Products Surpass 1 Million Field Hours in John Deere Loaders

The John Deere 644K and 944K hybrid wheel loaders have collectively logged more than 1 million operating hours in the field. This level of real-world experience is key as more OEMs look to John Deere Power Systems for technologies to reduce emissions, improve fuel economy, and enhance machine performance and reliability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2T3f4jW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Schlouch Incorporated Delivers Despite Record Rainfall

Berks County Wohlsen Construction Company has selected Schlouch Incorporated to provide site preparation for the Hampton Inn and Suites - Maxatawny Township project. The three-acre site is located on Kutztown Road, Maxatawny Township, Berks County, Pa. The owner of the property is Ursus Aureus Inc. Schlouch will provide clearing, grubbing, survey, stakeout, rock removal, earthwork, sediment/erosion control, sanitary & storm sewers, water line installation, roads, curbs, paving, retaining walls, liner construction and underground stormwater detention system.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2ImNydj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Public Meeting Will Preview Potential I-10 Improvements in Metro Phoenix

The Arizona Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in Tempe on Feb. 26, allowing the public to get information and provide input on improvements proposed for Interstate 10 between the Interstate 17 "Split" interchange and the Loop 202 Santan Freeway crossing Phoenix, Tempe, Guadalupe and Chandler.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2XcGPWL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Amtrak Announces Agreement With New York's MTA Authority

The Amtrak Board of Directors has approved an agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to advance two key proposed initiatives: Metro-North commuter rail service to and from New York Penn Station and Amtrak intercity passenger rail service to and from Long Island. "We are pleased to have reached an agreement that will allow for the MTA to advance with design and construction of improvements related to the Penn Station Access project, the eventual operation of new Metro-North commuter rail service into New York Penn Station and construction of four new commuter rail stations in the Bronx," said Stephen Gardner, Amtrak senior executive vice president.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2S6jwtO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Milestones: MDOT SHA Begins to Set Steel Beams at I-270/Watkins Mill Road

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is setting structural support beams at the I-270/Watkins Mill Road interchange project in Gaithersburg. The steel beam installation work began Feb. 3 and will be complete by the beginning of March. To perform this phase of the $84 million project, motorists will encounter nighttime single, double and triple lane closures, as well as brief, 20-minute total stoppages.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GsIRN2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Southern Beltway Acid Mine Drainage

Although it is noted to be a rare challenge for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to deal with on projects, acid mine drainage is a factor in this Southern Beltway Project. For several years, engineers have reportedly been studying it to determine what the best solution is. "There is an abandoned mine just west of Noblestown Road (State Route 4037) that is filled with acid mine drainage [AMD]," explained John J.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2IoXFy6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pittsburgh Beltway Project Enters New Phase

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is continuing the construction of the Southern Beltway in Pittsburgh, Pa. The most current phase, 55A2, was awarded to Trumbull Corporation on Nov. 6 for a reported $116.2 million. This portion of the project has a planned completion date of June 2021. The 2.75-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Gwj7zq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE Names Alta Equipment 2018 Dealer of the Year

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) North America has named Alta Equipment Company (Alta Equipment) the 2018 Dealer of the Year. The Detroit, Mich.-based company demonstrated outstanding performance over the last year, when it intensified its efforts to improve customers' experiences and entered a new market, Illinois, reinforcing Volvo CE's presence in the Midwest.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GOBvTC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Seven State DOTs Get FHWA Grants to Test 'Alternate' Infrastructure Funding Methods

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $10.2 million in Surface Transportation System Funding Alternatives or STSFA grants to seven state departments of transportation on Feb. 12; grants that aim to test "new ways" to finance highway and bridge projects. The recipients of those seven grants – the DOTs from California, Delaware, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Utah – will "investigate and evaluate various mileage-based and road-user charges, including for trucks and automated vehicles, and the implementation and operation of the technologies at a regional level," FHWA said in a statement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2tvX6YR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

A Global Priority: How Can the Circular Economy Make Infrastructure More Sustainable?

With a growing global population, the need for new or renovated infrastructure is becoming ever more prevalent. But how do we go about making sure that this infrastructure is sustainable? On behalf of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), Paul Toyne explains how the circular economy, combined with an investment in technological innovation, is our most powerful tool in shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GxIxfV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Boniface Retires From Pine Bush Equipment After 63 Years

In 1956, Ken Boniface was in school, working a paper route, and still had a specific chore each day at Pine Bush Equipment. His last newspaper customer was located near the family's construction equipment dealership and Boniface's job between finishing up the paper route and getting off to school was to stop by the store and fill up the massive old coal stoves at about 6:00 a.m.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2IjVhIR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Groff Tractor Forms GT Mid Atlantic

As of Feb. 1, 2019, Groff Tractor Holdings LLC has combined its locations in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Philadelphia to form GT Mid Atlantic LLC. These branches were formerly Trico Equipment, Folcomer Equipment and CC&T and were acquired by Groff Tractor Holdings over the past 36 months. The newly formed entity combines the resources, inventory and capabilities into one dynamic organization.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2T00BFs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

T/CCI Manufacturing Earns Navistar's International Diamond Supplier Award for 2nd Year in a Row

For the second year in a row, T/CCI Manufacturing, a world leader in compressor technology including reciprocating, swash plate, wobble plate, and variable compressor designs, has been awarded the Navistar International Diamond Supplier Award. Each year Navistar Inc. presents the Diamond Supplier Award to strategic suppliers who play an instrumental role in helping Navistar reach significant achievements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2NaHwex via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Report Highlights How to Bring More Women Into the Transportation Workforce

A new 40-page report released by the Mineta Transportation Institute on Feb. 11 examines ways to recruit and retain more women in transportation, offering 11 recommendations to help improve both female- and minority-focused hiring practices. The group's report – entitled Attracting and Retaining Women in the Transportation Industry and authored by MTI Research Associates Jodi Godfrey and Dr.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SV92C3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Northwest Pennsylvania Commission Conducts Regional Transportation Survey

The Northwest Commission, which serves a five-county region in Pennsylvania, launched an online survey on Jan. 28 to gauge public input and opinion as part of its regional long-range transportation plan or LRTP, due to be completed by the end of 2019. The Commission said that the LRTP serves as a 20-year "blueprint" for state and federal transportation investments in its five-county area of responsibility.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2NdhHdB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Jeff Martin Auctioneers Holds Its Four-Day Florida Auction

Jeff Martin Auctioneers held its annual four-day winter auctions from Feb. 11 to 14 in Kissimmee, Fla. Bidders from across the country participated, as well as from Central and South America, to vie for a wide variety of machines and attachments. An exhibitor area where the bidders could see new machines from Morooka, Fiori dumpers, Eager Beaver trailers, Gorilla Hammers and more drew a lot of attention.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2TVum7u via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Navistar Awards Top Suppliers with Diamond Supplier Status

Navistar recognized 35 of its top-performing suppliers with its annual Diamond Supplier Awards. Exclusive to the top two percent of the company's supplier base, this select group has helped Navistar deliver uptime to its customers and has exceeded performance expectations in four key metrics: quality, delivery, technology and cost.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2BExxtq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caterpillar Introduces New Locator Device for Machine Attachments, Jobsite Assets

Caterpillar has added the PL161 attachment locator to the Locator series of the Cat Product Link hardware product line. The PL161 locator is the most advanced OEM integrated technology solution for attachment tracking, according to the manufacturer. With the ability to track location and utilization, users can know where their attachments are across all work sites, reduce the number of lost attachments, and plan for attachment maintenance and replacement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2TUqnbw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Celebrating 100 Years: AED Summit Reflects Vibrant Industry

Associated Equipment Dealers celebrated its 100th anniversary the week of Feb. 4 at the annual AED Summit in Orlando, Fla. The Summit presented a whirlwind schedule of educational sessions, panel discussions, committee meetings, receptions and ceremonies that all painted a vivid picture of the vibrant and rapidly changing environment of the construction equipment industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2BExwpm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

The Toro Company to Acquire Charles Machine Works

The Toro Company has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held The Charles Machine Works Inc. , an Oklahoma corporation and the parent company of Ditch Witch and several other brands in the underground construction market, for $700 million in cash subject to certain adjustments set forth in the definitive agreement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SFUvuN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Palmer Johnson Power Systems Announces Acquisition

Palmer Johnson Power Systems has announced the acquisition of Mill Log Equipment Co., Inc. and Mill Log Wilson Equipment Ltd. from Twin Disc, Inc. The acquisition, which will close on March 4, encompasses all Mill Log assets, territory rights and inventory. "The acquisition of Mill Log positions Palmer Johnson as a dominant off-highway player in the western United States and Canada and a powerhouse in both the marine and oil & gas markets in North America," said Craig Parsons, president of Palmer Johnson.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GIycgF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kubota Named First Japanese Winner of 'Diesel of the Year' With V5009 Engine

Kubota Corporation has won the European "Diesel Of The Year" 2019 award – the first time a Japanese winner has been recognized in the history of the prize. Diesel International magazine awarded the honor to Kubota for its new V5009 engine, marking the first time a non-western manufacturer has been granted the accolade.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2tnA9Hm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Google to Invest $13B in New U.S. Offices, Data Centers

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google plans to invest more than $13 billion this year on new and expanded data centers and offices across the U.S. CEO Sundar Pichai announced the news in a blog post Wednesday , emphasizing the company's growth outside its Mountain View, California, home and across the Midwest and South.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2IgY6ua via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kevin Curtin Named Tracey Road Used Equipment Manager

Tracey Road Equipment has named Kevin Curtin used equipment manager. Curtin previously served as the branch manager of Tracey Road Equipment's Albany, N.Y., and Queensbury, N.Y., branches. Preceding his employment with Tracey Road Equipment Curtin spent seven years selling construction equipment in the Syracuse area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Gs98uW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

HED: Kevin Curtin Named Tracey Road Used Equipment Manager

Tracey Road Equipment has named Kevin Curtin used equipment manager. Curtin previously served as the branch manager of Tracey Road Equipment's Albany, N.Y., and Queensbury, N.Y., branches. Preceding his employment with Tracey Road Equipment Curtin spent seven years selling construction equipment in the Syracuse area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2X5aUrc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Chuck Moniski Joins Chadwick-BaRoss Team

Chuck Moniski has been added to the Chadwick-BaRoss team of product support sales representatives for central and southern Maine. In this position, Moniski will provide parts and product support for equipment manufacturers including Volvo, Takeuchi, Holder, Terex/Finlay, Prinroth, and Duratech; and attachments from manufacturers including LaBounty, Allied, Paladin, Craig, Soosan and others.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2S3qW0W via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Walter Moyse Joins Thompson Equipment Team

Walter Moyse has joined the construction equipment sales team of Thompson Equipment, Lewiston, Maine. Moyse will be representing the SANY line of earth moving equipment, which includes excavators, wheel loaders and motorgraders as well as the Bell truck line of off-road articulated trucks. Moyse joins Thompson Equipment after having completed a term of service with the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2X5M4Yf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

The Latest: Amazon Ditches New York HQ Plans

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon says it will not be building a new headquarters in New York, a stunning reversal after a yearlong search. The online retailer has faced opposition from some New York politicians, who were unhappy with the tax incentives Amazon was promised. Amazon said Feb. 14, it does not plan to look for another location, and will continue to build out offices in Arlington, Virginia and Nashville, Tennessee.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SPhiU1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Picks Stantec for $35M Critical Infrastructure Design

Global design firm Stantec has been awarded more than $35 million in assignments for planning and preliminary design of a multi-mission dry dock and other upgrades at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine. The projects represent tasks under Stantec's $60 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline waterfront architect-engineering services for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Mid-Atlantic region.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2DG3a60 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rep. Neal Announces $42.6M for Westover Air Reserve Base

United States Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Brig. Gen. D. Scott Durham, commander 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base and Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos for the announcement of $42.6 million from the Department of Defense. This funding, directed through Section 125 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019 and authorized in the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), will be used to construct a regional ISO maintenance hangar on Westover Air Reserve Base.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2S2S5Ro via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Construction Equipment Hosts Annual Dealer Meeting at the 2019 AED Summit in Orlando

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas held its annual dealer meeting on Feb. 5, 2019, in conjunction with the 2019 AED Summit in Orlando, Fla. More than 80 dealer management attended Hyundai Construction Equipment's annual dealer summit, which was designed to celebrate the continued success of the Hyundai brand and gain feedback from Hyundai dealers across North America, about how to continue growing at a sustained pace year over year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2X1swUy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

KBE Building Corp. Lands Contract for Portsmouth Clinic

A new medical and dental clinic is being constructed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. KBE Building Corp. , Farmington, Conn., has been awarded the $30.2 million firm-fixed-price contract. Work will be performed in Kittery, Maine, and is expected to be completed by January 2021. The project includes the construction of a new free-standing medical and dental clinic consisting of two occupied stories with a shared two-story waiting area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2S04PZ3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Lawsuit Seeks to Block Providence Skyscraper Project

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A new lawsuit from a real estate appraisal firm and a nonprofit is seeking to block construction of what would be Rhode Island's tallest building. The widely-anticipated lawsuit was filed Jan. 11, challenging the Providence City Council's controversial decision to raise the maximum building height on former highway land from 130 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2X1svQu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Reed Seeks $100B in Federal Dollars to Help Upgrade R.I., America's Schools

Citing the direct connection between learning and learning environment and noting the importance of public education to the future of our economy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) joined a broad coalition of educators, business, community and civil rights leaders and representatives from the building trades to unveil the Rebuild America's Schools Act, a proposal to invest $100 billion in the physical and digital infrastructure of schools across America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2N6KYqq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hammer Operator Makes Unusual Discovery at Massachusetts Quarry

Hammer operator Brandon Hersey likes to keep an eye out for the unexpected find in the Westford, Mass., quarry where he works. So far, in the two-and-a-half years he's been on the job at Graniteville Materials, all he's come up with is junk — empty soup cans and the like — but he's heard of other discoveries, like the smoky quartz gemstone a co-worker recently unearthed.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2toWaps via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Report: Maine Should Consider Transportation Overhaul

Clean-energy advocacy group Acadia Center released a report on in mid-December, dubbed the "Memo to the Next Governor of Maine," that claims modernizing the state's transportation system alone could produce more than $3.8 billion in new economic benefits, add 8,700 new jobs, and create $2.3 billion in public health and other benefits.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GL0as3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

URI Engineering Complex to Be a Commanding Presence

Completion of the University of Rhode Island's new College of Engineering building is several months away, but its unique and commanding presence near the northeast corner of the Kingston Campus quadrangle has led to this characterization: It will be one of the most provocative and technologically advanced engineering buildings in the country.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2V0CLH8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lane Construction Seeks Corps Permit to Expand Rock Quarry

Lane Construction Corporation is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with the expansion of an existing rock quarry in Bangor, Maine. The work is proposed in freshwater wetlands adjacent to 953 Odlin Road in Bangor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GrKlau via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Engcon's Hoseless Modular System Moves Into Production

Engcon has moved from prototype and preproduction into the manufacturing stage on the hoseless EC-Oil automatic connection system and hydraulic connections for the GRD grab cassette and the SWD rotating brush. The hose-free design provides simplicity and an uncluttered quick hitch. Because the block is bolted on, without the need for hose runs, retrofitting Engcon's EC-Oil automatic oil connection system is simple.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2IqMRQf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

RIDOT Ready to Start Work on Next 10 Tolling Gantries

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has received approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to proceed with construction of the next 10 tolling gantries in Rhode Island. The FHWA had reviewed the environmental assessment submitted by RIDOT and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) which clears the path for construction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GtGXfc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat Updates M Series Wheel Loaders

The 2019 product update package for Cat M Series Medium Wheel Loaders (950M – 982M) includes technology advances that provide: lower operating costs via extended service intervals; enhanced operator comfort with new seats and suspensions; emissions control strategies to meet EU Stage V standards (EU only); added machine configurations (982M Forestry Machine and 982M High Lift); expanded productivity measurement tools; remote software update capability; and refinements in ground engaging tool and coupler systems.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Ibf0uq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sumitomo Construction Machinery Chooses Syncron Price to Optimize Pricing

Syncron, a provider of cloud-based after-sales service solutions focused on empowering the world's leading manufacturers to maximize product uptime and deliver exceptional customer experiences, announced Sumitomo Construction Machinery has selected Syncron Price to optimize its global service parts pricing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2tp7l13 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cat Safety VR Module Creates Immersive Safety Training Experience for Employees

Caterpillar Safety Services announced the development of Cat Safety VR, a new virtual reality (VR) safety training module. Customized for paving applications, the new VR safety training solution immerses the trainee into a virtual four-lane rural highway construction site, so the employee learns to interact with coworkers and identify hazards in a safe and controlled environment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2RXjZyh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sen. Dodd Introduces Bill to Streamline Project Funding

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, has introduced legislation that would reduce the cost of road, bridge, bicycle and pedestrian projects that use federal transportation funds, allowing more improvements with the same amount of money. "My bill would streamline an often duplicative and bureaucratic process, making every transportation dollar count," Sen.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2DACvaM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Old, New Technology Merge to Save Contractor Time, Money

There's the old work cliché when somebody asks their boss, "when do you need this by?" and the answer is "I need it yesterday." Time constraints and deadline are facts of work life and the construction industry is no different. Sweatt Construction of Artesia, N.M., recently completed work on a 96-acre site near Loving, N.M., that will eventually be home to an XTO Energy (a division of Exxon Mobil) refinery, energy compressor station and cryogenic plant.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SBYpos via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rail Traffic Rises Amid N.M., Texas Oil Surge

CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) Traffic is surging in the railroad industry in southeast New Mexico due to the oil boom in the state and West Texas. The number of rail cars traveling through the Carlsbad area almost tripled during the region's recent oil boom as extraction continued to grow in Permian Basin, the Carlsbad Current-Argus reported.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2IleWbg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vegas Convention Center's Nearly $1B Expansion

Work is progressing quickly on Phase Two of the Las Vegas Convention Center expansion project, a $935 million project designed to add 1.4 million sq. ft. to the current convention center facility, including at least 600,000 sq. ft. of new, leasable exhibit space. The expansion blends iconic design with cutting-edge technology to create contemporary meeting and working spaces designed to be adaptable to both the way people work and experience trade shows and conventions and how they may do so in the future.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GoKjjy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Thunder Creek Expands Multi-Tank Diesel Hauling Platform With “Multi-Tank Upfit”

Thunder Creek Equipment has expanded its multi-tank platform of diesel fuel hauling solutions to include a new medium-duty truck body — the Multi-Tank Upfit — that can haul bulk diesel on the road without requiring a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement (Title 49 (CFR49) – local regulations may apply).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2TOhZtR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

San Diego's Blue Line Expands Via $2.1B Mid-Coast Corridor

Large-scale work continues on a $2.1B Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project that will extend San Diego's Blue Line service with a new light rail system. Transit service will be extended from the Santa Fe Depot in Downtown San Diego north to the University City community including Old Town, the University of California, San Diego and Westfield UTC shopping center — a distance of 10.9 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2BAASJJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Updates to Thunder Creek's Multi-Tank Trailers Automates Manifold System

Thunder Creek Equipment has made a series of detailed improvements to its Multi-Tank Trailer (MTT) fuel and service platform that allows users to legally haul up to 920 gallons of diesel without a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement (Title 49 (CFR49)*. The MTT updates are highlighted by a new electric manifold that automatically shuts off tank valves after fueling to ensure legal transportation and provide protection against users accidentally leaving a valve open, which could subject them to moving violations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2TOhJen via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alex Lyon & Son Begins Annual Florida Auction Buying Spree

Alex Lyon & Son held its annual Florida Auctions from Feb. 2 through Feb. 10 in Kissimmee, Fla. The nine-day auction featured a wide variety of equipment types each day, including, but not limited to: Recreational and utility vehicles, generators, skid steer attachments on Day 1; Survey equipment, several new tagalongs & utility trailers, several mini-hydraulic excavators and skid steers on Day 2; Boom and scissor lifts, landscape equipment, several mini-hydraulic excavators, trench boxes and new tools and support equipment on Day 3; Agricultural — utility — compact and loader landscape tractors, concrete equipment, utility carts, chippers and stump grinders and agricultural attachments on Day 4; Rough-terrain cranes, carry deck — hydraulic truck cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, hydraulic pile drivers and crane accessories on Day 5; Rubber-tired loaders, tractor loader backhoes, motor scrapers, motorgraders, articulated haul trucks, st

NTEA Releases Vehicle Certification Training Course

As part of an ongoing effort to support work truck industry employee education and training, NTEA has developed the first Truck Equipment 201 module. Truck Equipment 201 is intended as a series of online course modules, designed for those with a technical knowledge seeking a deeper understanding of certain topics.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2tjp1Lw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Foundation Announces Key 2019 Scholarship, Awards & Recognition Program Deadlines

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) has announced key deadlines for its 2019 scholarship, awards and recognition programs. They include: The Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program Established in 1999, this first-of-its-kind scholarship fund provides post-high school financial assistance to the children of highway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GGmIKp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stoneridge-Orlaco Announces Empire Crane as Preferred Partner

Empire Crane Company recently became a preferred partner of Orlaco products. It will be responsible for the approach of the United States crane industry. Empire Crane will be the industry partner regarding quotations, sales and service of Orlaco camera monitor systems. Orlaco offers a wide variety of cameras specifically designed for cranes including, winch view, rear view, load view, Cornereye and other locations, which are not typically visible from the cab.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2tlPW9O via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alaska DOT Jumps Into Action Hours After Earthquake

The first sign of trouble was the sound. Very loud. Like a low flying 747, recalled Shannon McCarthy, administration operations manager of the Alaska Department of Transportation. Then came the jolt and McCarthy knew this was no low flying plane. It was the beginning of magnitude 7.0 earthquake that would shake southcentral Alaska for 18 to 35 seconds and trigger aftershocks for weeks after.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2GGaDVR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MDT to Hold Open House to Discuss Construction Project

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is hosting an open house public meeting on a study to review roadway reconstruction alternatives for Secondary Highway 292 (Whitefish Stage Road) between West Reserve Drive and Montana Highway 40 (MT-40). The open house will be held in Kalispell on Feb.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2N30gMO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LafargeHolcim Acquires Transit Mix Concrete Co.

LafargeHolcim acquired the assets of Transit Mix Concrete Co., a leading supplier of building materials in Colorado and subsidiary of Continental Materials Corporation, for $27 million. LafargeHolcim takes ownership of the Transit Mix ready-mix operations and the Daniels Sand Quarry, all of which are located in and around Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colo.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SJcCiz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cherokee Nation, ODOT Partner to Improve Highway

The Cherokee Nation and Oklahoma Department of Transportation are partnering to make safety improvements to an intersection on U.S. Highway 75 in Ochelata. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker and Cherokee Nation Department of Transportation Director Michael Lynn met with ODOT Executive Director Michael Patterson and ODOT Division Engineer Randle White in Tulsa to present the tribe's contribution of $411,000 toward the $678,000 project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2N4gF3v via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV Debuts New Brand Strategy, Improves Customer Experience with New Website

ASV Holdings Inc., a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has introduced a new brand strategy highlighting the product features and qualities that make ASV an industry leader and allow customers to get more done in more places. The company also launched a new website with features to improve customer experience and ease of use.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SQlLpt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Equipment Appraisers of N.A. Holds 29th Annual Meeting

The Equipment Appraisers Association of North America (EAANA) held its 29th annual membership meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 24 to 26, 2019. Founded in 1990, EAANA is an international association with more than 140 members. A member of the Appraisal Foundation Advisory Council (TAFAC) and provides training for the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2N4zgwu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina – Charleston Relocates to Newly Constructed Full-Service Dealership

Worldwide Kenworth of South Carolina — Charleston relocated its North Charleston operation to a larger, newly constructed full-service and leasing facility to meet the growing demand for Kenworth trucks and services. The new location in Summerville, S.C., is 24 miles northwest of the previous location and conveniently located along Interstate 26.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SJ7Z88 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

EPA Awards $614M Loan to Bolster San Diego Water Project

San Diego Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer joined the acting administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to officially accept a $614 million federal loan to help finance the first phase of Pure Water San Diego — an innovative water recycling program that will provide one-third of the city's drinking supply by 2035.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2N4zcge via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

McEwen Provides Update on Gold Bar Mine Start-Up

McEwen Mining Inc. reports that construction of the Gold Bar Mine in Nevada's prolific Battle Mountain-Cortez Trend is nearing completion, just 14 months after breaking ground in November 2017. The mine is on schedule for inaugural gold production in late February 2019. Commercial production will follow when the mine's systems reach a steady state, which is expected by the end of Q1.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2SPzn4q via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tower Crane Christened 'Ichabod' Becomes Star of Cleveland's Playhouse Square

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