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I Make America Joins Komatsu to Host Rep. Cheri Bustos in Peoria

I Make America, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)'s national grassroots campaign, joined Komatsu America Corp. to host Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) at their Peoria facility. Komatsu's Peoria operations are responsible for manufacturing the company's 200- to 400-ton capacity electric dump trucks for the global mining industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2QEpMK3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Reasons to Discover All-New MB Drum Cutters

When it comes to drum cutters, their strengths and weaknesses would seem obvious. However, there are constant innovations for these types of machinery, which are essential in sectors that deal with digging, cutting, profiling, or reducing hard materials with "millimetric" precision. Equipment can be built specifically to be used on difficult construction sites or designed to operate in city centers, often on historic buildings, on bridges and performing excavation and demolition work where the hydraulic breaker can create excessive vibrations and every inch makes a big difference, both in terms of space and profitability.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2wqjTXG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Increases As Demand for Work Outpaces Supply of Workers

Construction employment grew in 250 out of 358 metro areas between April 2018 and April 2019, declined in 53 and was unchanged in 55, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released May 30 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employment in many parts of the country likely would have been higher if firms could find more qualified workers to hire.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JLhmjz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Telsmith Introduces Titan Series Cone Crushers

Telsmith Inc., a manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, recently rebranded its T-Series cone crusher product line to Titan Series cone crushers. "We made various improvements to the T-Series cone crushers throughout the years and felt that the performance and longevity of these cones deserved a name that had more than just a ‘T' in front of it," said Jeff Gray.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WyT0Q6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC Education and Research Foundation Awards Four Students with Board of Certified Safety Professional BCSP Scholarship

The AGC Education and Research Foundation awarded four students from across the country with the Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) Scholarship, which focuses on construction management students with the safety emphasis. Evan Copes of University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Adrian Ensaldo of Pittsburg State University; Vanna Hosanny of Colorado State University; and Collin Zuehlke of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville received the scholarships.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2K8HvZ0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cartersville, Georgia, Firm Diversifies Into All Aspects of Construction

Chip and Andy Shropshire share a 70-year family history in the construction industry that began when the brothers' grandfather, George Shropshire Sr., started mining marble and ochre in Georgia. With less than a handful of employees, the business that is today known as Bartow Paving Company, provided raw material for local construction projects during the 1950s and 60s.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YXozjT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CNH Industrial Hosts U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley at the Case Construction Equipment Burlington, Iowa, Plant

CNH Industrial hosted U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa at the Case manufacturing facility in Burlington, Iowa, on May 29. The visit included a tour of the plant and a roundtable discussion with employees to address the latest developments in the U.S. agricultural and manufacturing industries. "Iowa is a leader in agriculture.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/30Rqt7y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Douglasville Begins Master Plan to Revitalize Downtown

Just 20 miles west of Atlanta, Ga., the city of Douglasville has created a 10-year downtown master plan to revitalize the growing community's center. The city of Douglasville, along with the city's Downtown Development Authority, Main Street Douglasville and the Douglas County Development Authority, challenged the project team comprised of TSW, Bleakly Advisory Group and Croy Engineering with creating a plan for the downtown district.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YYTexn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vermeer Southeast Celebrates Marietta Grand Opening

(L-R): Jim Dees (former owner, current COO), Julie Dees, Merle Den Besten (co-founder), Fran Den Besten, Barbara Bokhoven, Mel Bokhoven (co-founder), Tricia Ver Steeg and Todd Ver Steeg (former owner, current CMO). Not pictured: Kris Den Besten (former owner, current CEO). Vermeer Southeast, an employee-owned company as of January 1, 2019, recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Marietta, Ga., parts, service and sales facility, expanding from roughly 7,000 sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EKBXjI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia Making Case to Become 'The Roundabout State'

With roundabouts numbering in the hundreds, Georgia is no stranger to the circular intersections billed as being the safer alternative due to their fewer points of conflict, slower speeds and assisted decision-making. But one roundabout project currently under construction in the northern part of the state is earning attention not for the increased traffic control it will bring, but the feature at its center.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2XfY6O2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Case Partners with Country Music Singer Jon Pardi

Case Construction Equipment is partnering with country music superstar Jon Pardi on a series of promotions throughout 2019 and 2020 focused on raising awareness for, and growing interest in, careers in the construction industry. The first promotion includes an exclusive presale opportunity for Pardi's headlining Heartache MedicationTour, kicking off Oct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EHcYxM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Chris Zeras Appointed to Ring Power Board of Directors

At the Ring Power Board of Directors meeting April 16, Chris Zeras was named senior vice president, New Sales - Heavy Equipment Division and elected to the Ring Power Board of Directors. In his 21 years with Ring Power, Zeras has worked as a sales coordinator and account manager for the Cat Rental Store, and as a heavy equipment salesperson.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EFn3ve via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Howell Tractor & Equipment Treats Customers, Guests at Indy 500 Pole Day May 19, With Races, Tours, Awards

On May 19, 2019, Howell Tractor & Equipment LLC hosted customers and guests at the Indy 500 Pole Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. During the event, customers and guests enjoyed the Mi-Jack hospitality suite (#34) while watching the racers on the track. Mi-Jack Products is the parent company of Howell Tractor and Equipment run by President Mike Lanigan, who also is co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing with Bobby Rahal and David Letterman.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EH3uTa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MnDOT Receives Award for Promoting Women-, Minority-Owned Business

The Minnesota Department of Transportation's Americans with Disability Act Small Business Opportunity pilot program received the Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award April 25 from the Women's Transportation Symposium. The award is given to organizations that promote diversity, inclusion and multi-cultural awareness within the transportation industry and exhibit extraordinary efforts or initiatives in advancing professional opportunities for women and minorities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2MgLe9p via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Larsen Crushes Concrete With EvoQuip Cobra 230R

The word "ton" too often gets tossed around as a kind of hyperbole — as in, "We ate a ton of ice cream" or "She makes a ton of money." In the construction industry, the word is used in its literal sense of 2,000 pounds, but even so, can sound too small for the amount of material under consideration.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EIQSel via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV VT-70 High Output Posi-Track Loader Provides Maximum Performance, Power, Productivity

ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, announced the new mid-frame, vertical lift VT-70 high output. The posi-track loader features high torque and an efficient hydraulic system for maximum performance with even the most heavy and demanding attachments.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2XcEomw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Begins on $500M Lansing Hospital

Crews have begun pouring concrete for the foundation of the new Greater McLaren Hospital in South Lansing, Mich., marking the single largest investment ever of parent company McLaren Health Care. "When it is all said and done, we will invest more than $500 million on this site — for the replacement hospital, wonderful modern medical services building, cancer center, research programs and a number of other things that will be coming here," said Phil Incarnati, president and CEO of McLaren Health Care.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2MqCQoa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Martin Implement Sales Hosts Annual Stihl Training Event

Martin Implement Sales hosted its seventh annual Stihl training event April 10 and 11 at the company's South Elgin, Ill., facility. Martin Implement broke training into two segments, with chainsaw training on the first day, which covered proper usage, safety and some basic maintenance; and basic maintenance training on all Stihl products on the second, which was a new segment that provided an overview of basic maintenance for all Stihl products.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WySfpW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Liebherr Features Material Handling Machines at ISRI 2019

Liebherr USA Co. Construction Equipment division displayed the LH 22M and LH 30M material handlers and the L 550 XPower wheel loader at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries 2019 convention and exposition in Los Angeles, Calif. State-of-the-Art Engine Design and Technology for the Recycling Industry The LH 22M material handler has a reach of nearly 33 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2QvSDjG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu Europe Selects RB Asset Solutions to Improve Online Presence, Remarketing of Used Assets

Ritchie Bros. ' cloud-based SaaS solution RB Asset Solutions, brings together a suite of tools and services to help customers better manage, analyze, and sell their assets. Komatsu Europe is the latest OEM dealer network to sign up for the service, using it to help better manage its assets internally and remarket its used equipment through a redesigned and mobile-friendly website.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2wBgntP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV Holdings Announces $5M Follow-on Order in North American Rental Market Channel

ASV Holdings Inc. , a provider of rubber tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, has received a new order for ASV posi-track compact track loaders (CTLs), valued at approximately $5 million. The selection of the ASV RT-40 CTL recognizes the power, performance and serviceability features of the ASV posi-track driven machine that is uniquely suited to rental operators looking to operate a versatile machine in landscaping, general construction and snow clearance, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Qw8uyR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties

The Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties (CAWGC) held its Annual Meet & Greet Expo on May 2, 2019, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Stone City VFW in Joliet, Ill. There were 29 exhibitors with both indoor booths and, despite the rainy day, some had brought outside equipment to view. More than 150 contractors attended this annual event.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2wBgfKR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

West Side Tractor Sales Announces Changes to Its Team

West Side Tractor Sales, the John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealer in Illinois and Indiana, recently announced its latest promotions and additions to the West Side team. Meghan Hargrave, Sales Manager — Illinois Meghan Hargrave joined the West Side team as an Illinois sales manager in January 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YObj18 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ideal Crane Rental Takes Delivery of Three Liebherr LTM Mobile Cranes

Ideal Crane Rental is expanding its fleet in a powerful way by adding three Liebherr mobile cranes — an LTM 1450-8.1, an LTM 1160-5.2 and an LTM 1100-5.2. When the company takes delivery of the cranes this summer, each will fill a specific need for Ideal, according to President Bob Kalhagen. "The LTM 1450-8.1 will be our largest crane," Kalhagen said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HJY4sz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Seasoned Pros Lead Black Star Asset Conversion Appraisal

Formed by industry veterans from the auction, appraisal, used equipment, and trucking business who also happen to be family, Black Star Asset Conversion and Appraisal specialize in asset conversion for companies with capital equipment needs. The company's goal is to help customers obtain the maximum value for buying and selling equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YY3tlM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ingersoll Rand Hazardous Duty Pneumatic Impact Tools and Drills

The new portfolio of Ingersoll Rand ATEX-certified impact wrenches and drills includes seven heavy-duty pneumatic tools for use in hazardous atmospheres. These ergonomically optimized tools are built with premium components to stand up to harsh environments and reduce the risk of sparks. Operators can use the tools for specialized applications in the marine, shipping, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemical and construction industries and in other production or processing areas where hazardous atmospheres can occur.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HK3vIa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rural Transportation Report Reveals Improvement Areas

America's rural transportation system is in need of repairs and modernization to support economic growth in the nation's Heartland, which is a critical source of energy, food and fiber. With increases in population and growing employment, rural America is heavily reliant on the quality of its transportation system to sustain further growth.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JJ2HFz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Truck Solutions Welcomes Gerry Ogris to Drive Key Business Development

Work Truck Solutions, the automotive ecommerce platform for commercial dealerships, announced that Gerry Ogris has joined them to advise them in their business development. Ogris has more than nine years of VP sales and operations experience at Cox/Dealertrack Technologies and 17 years in various field sales management roles at Reynolds and Reynolds.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Mg9etv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Honors Fallen Military Heroes in 32nd and Final Ride for Freedom

Mack Trucks paid tribute to military men and women who have fallen in the line of duty with a custom-wrapped Mack Anthem model during the 32nd and final Rolling Thunder — Ride for Freedom rally on May 26 in Washington, D.C. The event honors fallen military heroes and draws attention to continued efforts to recover prisoners of war and those missing in action.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2wrvtSt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC Foundation Recognizes Drexel University Educator and East Carolina University Student for Their Excellence in the Field of Construction

The AGC Education and Research Foundation has recognized Drexel University Professor Charles W. Cook with its Outstanding Educator Award, given annually to an educator who makes a significant mark in the field of construction education, and recognized Joseph Franklin as the James L. Allhands Student Essay winner.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2QwsEJa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Coussens Takes Delivery of Demag AC 60-3, AC 100-4L All Terrain Cranes

British crane rental company Coussens Crane Hire, which is based in Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex, has just added two new Demag all terrain cranes to its fleet: Not only a Demag AC 60-3 with a 164 ft. (50-m) main boom, but also a Demag AC 100-4L with a 195 ft. (59.4-m) main boom that can have its reach extended with a 62 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2wr6izi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ohio's Shale Energy Industry Attracts $74B in Investment

Total investment in Ohio's resource-rich shale energy sector has reached $74 billion since tracking began in 2011, according to a Cleveland State University study. Prepared for JobsOhio, the report represents the most recent data available and covers shale investment through the first half of 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Me0rbe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Large ODOT Contracts Focus on Mill Creek Expressway

Following completion of the Phase 5A of its Mill Creek Expressway project, the Ohio Department of Transportation will award two more major contracts to general contractors to complete the 11-phase project in greater Cincinnati that started in 2010 and is scheduled for completion in 2025. The remaining phases of the $550 million to $650 million overall project are Phase 5B, currently valued at $91 million, and Phase 8, currently valued at $121.6 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WBmdtP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Strickland Highlights S-Lock Coupler Capabilities in Video

Strickland MFG Ltd's S-Lock coupler takes its place amongst the extensively stocked product range which includes buckets, thumbs, grapples, rippers and pulverisers. The Strickland S-Lock embraces material and technology advances, but its design is firmly rooted in the basic principle of simplicity is best.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HFaVMK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

K-Tec, Volvo Combo Saves Costs for Dollar Tree Project

Dollar Tree Inc., North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, has construction under way on a new 1.2 million-sq.-ft distribution facility in Ohio's Bennington Township, Morrow County. The company is investing more than $125 million in the project, which will provide service directly to Ohio's 735 existing Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YUGvvD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Felling Trailers Announces Beneficiary of 2019 Trailer for a Cause

Felling Trailers will be hosting its seventh annual Trailer for a Cause online auction of an FT-3 Utility trailer to benefit a nonprofit organization. Felling Trailers' goal is to bring awareness to various nonprofits that are making a difference by donating 100 percent of the winning bid from the auction to a different nonprofit each year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HGwnAQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT Announces Leadership Changes in Columbus, Lima

A change in leadership is occurring at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). Kirk Slusher of Lima has accepted the position as assistant director of field operations for ODOT in Columbus. As an assistant director, Slusher will oversee the district deputy directors in each of the state's 12 transportation districts, and will oversee the central office divisions of operations, information technology, facilities and equipment management.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2MdwNDi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Link-Belt 238 HSL Completes Bridge Work in Connecticut

Middlesex Corporation of Littleton, Mass., recently purchased a 150-ton (136.08-t) 238 HSL lattice crawler crane from Wood's CRW Corp. The crane has gone to work on Interstate 95 near the West River Bridge in New Haven, Conn., as part of an ongoing project to widen Interstate 95 by over 40 ft. (12.1 m) over the West River, a key connection for those traveling between New York and Boston.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WtQRVF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Insights and Advice for Equipment Managers in the Pipeline Industry

Andy Baldwin has been the equipment manager of Appalachian Pipeline Contractors in Hendersonville, Tenn., since June 2011. Prior to assuming that role, Baldwin worked in the auto parts industry for nearly 20 years. Baldwin now manages Appalachian Pipeline's 500-plus-piece fleet of equipment ranging from trucks, skid steers and excavators to boring machines, pipelayers, sandblasting pots and numerous attachments.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WtMkCD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Raritan Canal Receives Much-Needed Dredge

Dredging has resumed in the Delaware and Raritan Canal, with the current season expected to run through the end of October. As of May 1, the canal was closed to boaters between the Walking Bridge and Griggstown Lock, to accommodate work in Reach 3. The next segment to be dredged in 2019 will be Reach 5 from July to October, between Griggstown Causeway and Blackwells Mills Causeway.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2MaVXlO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews Remove Final Section of Old Tappen Zee Bridge

The final section of the old Tappan Zee Bridge's steel superstructure has been removed. The 600-ft.-long, 11-million-lb. west anchor span — the old bridge's last span above the Hudson River — was lowered onto barges using strand jacks in mid May. The removal of the last piece of superstructure of the old bridge is another historic milestone in the project to build the 3.1-mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WqIOJn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

H.O. Penn Hosts Open House in Bloomingburg, New York

Jackie Heinricher, driver of the Cat IMSA racecar, entertains a young fan. H.O. Penn hosted an Open House Event April 25, 2019, at its Bloomingburg, N.Y., facility. The event offered operator challenges, demonstrations, simulators, test driving machinery, information tents, food, and a special guest: Jackie Heinricher, Cat's IMSA racecar driver with her #57 Acura for a meet and greet.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2wojc15 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Honors Military Personnel with Mack Anthem Custom-Wrapped NASCAR Salutes Model

A Mack Anthem model featuring a custom-designed, military-themed wrap was recently unveiled as part of NASCAR Salutes Refreshed by Coca-Cola, an annual NASCAR industry campaign to express gratitude and respect for the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, as well as honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending freedom.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2QtHG26 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Murphy Poised to Deliver $1.2B in Local Aid by End of 2019

The Murphy Administration announced a change in the New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) Municipal Aid Grant cycle to better help municipalities plan and construct important infrastructure projects. In addition, NJDOT is creating a Local Aid Resource Center to support local public agencies, fulfilling a pledge to offer proactive assistance.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2woj6GL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Chad Latta Named Winner of JCB's 'Win a Teleskid” Sweepstakes

Chad Latta, of Latta Earthworks in Athens, Ohio is the winner of the JCB "Win a Teleskid" Sweepstakes. Latta wins a 12-month lease on a special edition JCB teleskid 3TS-8T compact track loader, painted in silver livery to commemorate JCB's 25th anniversary of skid steer production. Latta also wins $5,000 in cash.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Qx5q5t via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

VIDEO: Three Years to Build … Seconds to Fall

A vestige of the height of the U.S. steel industry might came crashing down May 19, 2019, when Controlled Demolition Inc. (CDI) imploded the former Bethlehem Steel headquarters, Martin Tower. Crowds gathered to watch the demolition of the area's tallest building, a 21-story monolith that opened at the height of Bethlehem Steel's power and profitability but had stood vacant for a dozen years after America's second-largest steel-maker went out of business.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Qlmmf1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Three Years to Build … Seconds to Fall

A vestige of the height of the U.S. steel industry might came crashing down May 19, 2019, when Controlled Demolition Inc. (CDI) imploded the former Bethlehem Steel headquarters, Martin Tower. Crowds gathered to watch the demolition of the area's tallest building, a 21-story monolith that opened at the height of Bethlehem Steel's power and profitability but had stood vacant for a dozen years after America's second-largest steel-maker went out of business.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WlE5Zn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fleet Advantage Survey Shows How Fleets Lack Access to Business Intelligence to Lower Their Total Cost of Ownership

Fleet Advantage, an innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing, and lifecycle cost management, announced results of its latest industry-wide survey addressing the gap that remains for today's fleets in the way they utilize data and business intelligence to run their trucks and fleet operations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2K06bTt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Foundation Announces Financial Assistance to 16 Children of Fallen Highway Workers

Sixteen children of highway workers who were killed or permanently disabled on the job will receive post-high school financial assistance for the 2019-20 school year from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation's (ARTBA-TDF) "Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship" fund.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JBNnu9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tri-Lift NC, SANY America Partner in Carolinas, Virginia

Sany America announced that Tri-Lift NC Inc. has agreed to represent the Sany material handling line of products, including high-capacity lift trucks and container handling equipment. This strategic agreement expands the Sany dealership network dramatically, increasing Sany's availability in the Atlantic region while expanding both companies' ability to support customer equipment in the field.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2K06ain via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Foley Inc. Holds One-Day Sales Event in Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Foley Inc. held a One-Day Sales Event May 23, 2019, in Bensalem, Pa. The annual sales event was the first held by Foley Inc. in Bensalem since its acquisition of Ransome CAT in early 2018. The event drew approximately 200 attendees and featured more than 600 pieces of equipment for sale at special pricing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JAuYy4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC Study: Sixty-Seven Percent Of Nation's Road Contractors Experienced Vehicle Crashes At Work Sites

Sixty-seven percent of highway contractors report that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America. In response, association officials have launched a new radio and media campaign urging drivers to slow down and remain alert in highway work zones.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JULBDY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Toro Presents the E-Dingo Compact Utility Loader

During The ARA Show 2019 in Anaheim, Calif., Toro shared information about new products and programs. Visitors to the Toro booth got a sneak peek of a battery-powered Dingo compact utility loader, the Toro e-Dingo. The unit is ideal for applications that require zero emissions, and features non-marking tires, a tire that prevents scuffing for indoor use.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Jygejj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Phase Begins at Baltimore $5B Renewal Project

BALTIMORE (AP) A $5.5 billion redevelopment effort that aims to transform a mostly forsaken Baltimore waterfront is moving forward, as officials held a groundbreaking May 13 for the latest phase of what's been touted as one of America's biggest urban renewal efforts. Developers and politicians held the ceremonial gathering for the Port Covington redevelopment vision conceived by Kevin Plank, CEO of athletic-wear maker Under Armour.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2K064Hx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

HFF Secures $191M Financing for Development in D.C.

Holliday Fenoglio Fowler L.P. (HFF) has secured joint venture equity and construction financing totaling $191.8 million for the development of Phase I of Bryant Street, a mixed-use, transit-oriented development in northeast Washington, D.C. HFF worked on behalf of the developer, MRP Realty, to arrange a $59.8 million joint venture equity partnership with FRP Development Corp.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JyQXFv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Del-Mar Energy Pathway Project Could Begin in Late 2019

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a positive environmental assessment of the company's Del-Mar Energy Pathway Project (Project) (Docket No. CP18-548-000). The project, which was applied for in September of 2018 by Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company (ESNG), Chesapeake Utilities' interstate natural gas transmission subsidiary, proposes the construction and operation of new natural gas pipeline and meter and delivery (M&R) stations in Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware, and Wicomico and Somerset counties in Maryland.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2K061LR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ECA Names New Northeast Regional Sales Manager

Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), a distributor of specialty foundation equipment, has promoted Anthony Sciortino to Northeast regional sales manager. Sciortino will manage all of the firm's product lines in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Sciortino came to ECA when the company acquired New England Construction Products in 2015.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JCzITC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.J. Announces $20M in Grants for Local Transportation

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) in partnership with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) announced the awarding of nearly $20 million in 27 federal grants under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and Transportation Alternatives Set-Asides (TA Set-Asides) programs. "As part of NJDOT's commitment to communities, we work with the three regional planning authorities to provide federal funding to counties and municipalities for local transportation projects that improve safety and strengthen the cultural, aesthetic and environmental aspects of our transportation system," NJDOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2K1V7VF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.Y. Releases Preliminary Draft Design Report for I-81 Project

The New York State Department of Transportation released a preliminary Draft Design Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project that will be subject to public and Federal Highway Administration review and comment prior to being finalized. After a comprehensive review, NYSDOT determined that a community grid alternative will best meet the objectives of the project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JCzFHq via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gov. Highlights 1,700 Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility

Building on the nearly 650 construction contracts completed and approximately 4,400 roadway miles improved by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) forces last year, Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced that more than 1,700 construction projects are under way or expected to begin or be bid statewide in 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2K05WYz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rehabilitation Work Begins on Stretch of Route 422 in Pennsylvania

The Wolf Administration announced that construction has begun on a project to rehabilitate pavement and repair seven structures along a 5-mi. section of U.S. 422 between the Royersford/Trappe and Sanatoga interchanges in Limerick and Lower Pottsgrove townships, Montgomery County, Pa. "This project is critical to extending the service life of a major artery linking Montgomery and Chester counties," Gov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JyQQtz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE Appoints MA Caribbean as New Dealer in Puerto Rico

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has appointed Nany CE, Inc., doing business as MA Caribbean, as its new distributor in Puerto Rico. The Caguas, Puerto Rico-based dealer offers Volvo CE's complete range of premium equipment and machine parts and components. It also offers comprehensive aftermarket services to customers in the region.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2M7gZBN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Speeds Ahead on Replacing Century-Old Bridges With Tunnel

Although much work remains, crews are making significant progress on a multi-year construction effort that will benefit the transportation hub of west-central Vermont. The Middlebury Rail and Bridge Project will replace two 1920s-era bridges with a tunnel, restoring a section of the town green lost to Middlebury when the Rutland Railroad was constructed in the 1840s.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2K1V2kP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Foley Engines Celebrates More Than a Century in Business

Foley Engines, North America's oldest engine distributor, is celebrating its 103rd anniversary in 2019. The family-founded and operated company, opened in 1916 by Bill Foley, is now in its third generation of family operation, with Jay Foley, grandson of Bill, serving as the current president and CEO of the company.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EE3O5p via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lorusso Heavy Equipment Hosts Demo Day in Walpole

On May 11, 2019, Lorusso Heavy Equipment Hosted a Demo Day near its Walpole, Mass., location. The event featured Mecalac products like the 15MC crawler excavator, the 8MCR rail road excavator and the 12MTX wheel excavator loader, as well as other Mecalac, Hyundai and Engcon products. AJ and Paul Lorusso opened the doors to Lorusso Heavy Equipment in 2009.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2X1Fhyb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bobcat UV34, UV34XL Diesel Utility Vehicles Feature Enhanced Performance, Productivity

Bobcat Company's UV34 and UV34XL diesel utility vehicles feature an all-new chassis for increased durability, an enhanced suspension system, increased towing capacity and more integrated accessories. The UV34 and UV34XL diesel utility vehicles feature high-performance, diesel engines designed to excel in harsh and challenging working conditions — the same engine used in Bobcat mini track loaders.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VHvKe4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pettibone Partners With Mecalac on 8MCR Rail-Road Excavator in North American Market

Pettibone, long-time manufacturer of the Speed Swing rail maintenance crane, has announced a partnership with Mecalac to provide sales and service support in North America for the Mecalac 8MCR Rail-Road, a compact crawler excavator that is purpose built with factory-installed hi-rails for railway maintenance and service work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2LZbdlz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Montana's Gov. Bullock Signs Bills Investing $400M in Infrastructure

HELENA, Mont. (AP) Montana Gov. Steve Bullock signed a series of bills on May 10 that allow for spending nearly $400 million on buildings, bridges and water systems across the state — an effort aimed at creating jobs, boosting the state's economy and clearing up a backlog of needed work. The bills include money to repair or replace 14 bridges and 51 water, wastewater and sewer projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WlgZ5c via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$147M Facility to Aid SoCal Region's Water Supply

Highland, Calif.'s water problem has brought about the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC), a state-of-the-art facility designed to bring a new source of water to the region. The East Valley Water District selected Balfour Beatty/Arcadis as the design-build partner to lead the design and construction of the SNRC at a cost of approximately $147.5 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VJ2mnQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Crews, Equipment Scale Colorado's Pikes Peak

Crews began mobilizing in early May for the 2019 construction season on the new $60 million Pikes Peak Summit House, arguably the highest elevation project in the country. It's also likely one of the more daunting as work takes place at 14,000 ft. "We're trying to get up and running but the last few days the weather has not been cooperative as we've been getting rain and snow," said Jack Glavan, manager of Pikes Peak — America's Mountain.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WYWmZv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hydroseeding Stabilizes Oroville Dam During, After Crisis

On Feb. 7, 2017, a 200-ft. pothole opened up in the main spillway of the Oroville Dam in northern California. With snowpack at 150 percent above normal in the Sierra mountains, and Lake Oroville still rising, officials reduced the amount of flow on the main spillway. On Feb. 12, as 188,000 residents downstream nervously watched on the news, water began tumbling over the never-before-used emergency spillway.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Emswqr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CDOT Begins Improvements on CO 145 North of Telluride

CDOT and contractor Oldcastle SW Group Inc., have begun a project on CO Highway 145 just northwest of Telluride. The work will improve safety for motorists by widening the two-lane highway, adding a southbound, uphill passing lane (towards Telluride) and improving shoulders between mile point (MP) 73.9 at lllium Road (County Road 65L) and MP 75.1 at Deep Creek Road.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WmZeCg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Feds: Honolulu Must Add $25M More Cash to Rail

HONOLULU (AP) Honolulu must contribute more money to help construct the city's rail line before getting any of the $744 million in federal funding that has been withheld from the project. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that a Federal Transit Administration spokeswoman said May 7 the agency is insisting the city provide more money.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2M2XNFa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CEMEX Builds on History, Supplying Largest Bridge Ever in Los Angeles

CEMEX USA announced it is providing concrete, including a specialized self-consolidating mix, along with thousands of tons of aggregates for the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles, Calif. — the replacement of the iconic Sixth Street Viaduct Bridge. The original 3,500-ft. bridge, which has served as a backdrop in several feature films, was built in 1932 as a vital transportation link across the Los Angeles River to connect Boyle Heights with the Arts District.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2QfUY2d via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Road Machinery LLC Opens New Office in Mojave, California

Sloan Brooks, president & CEO of Road Machinery LLC, announces a new branch location opening in the Mojave community on June 12, 2019. The branch will support a large mine in California. The Golden Queen Mining Co. produces gold and silver from the Soledad Mountain project, located just outside the town of Mojave.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2waaAuW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Exhibitors Gather in Las Vegas to Showcase Equipment, Services for Solid Waste, Recycling, Organics Industry

North America's largest solid waste, recycling and organics industry event was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on May 6 to 9. The four-day event hosted a wide array of seminars, conferences, live demos and award presentations with the industry's top CEO's. Exhibitors showcased equipment, products and services from the refuse and waste, material handling, and recycling industries.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2QfodSJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vermeer Southwest Opens New Facility in Tucson, Arizona

Vermeer Southwest re-organized its senior leadership roles with the announcement of an expansion into Tucson. This new structure will create a consistency among locations to better serve and equip its current and future customers while giving them a local, committed presence in the Tucson marketplace.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HvMcub via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Portable Power Expands Small Air Compressor Product Line With High-Pressure XP185 Model

Doosan Portable Power is expanding its small air compressor lineup with the introduction of the Doosan XP185WDO. This high-pressure model produces 185 cfm and 125 psi, making it ideal for a variety of applications such as general construction, sandblasting, pneumatic tool operation, pipeline testing and fiber optic cable installation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YOPqin via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Oklahoma Transportation Commission Awards $95M in Contracts in May

Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's May 6 meeting include introduction of several new commission members, a briefing on an emergency Oklahoma Department of Transportation project to repair an I-40 bridge in El Reno and updates on recently-signed speed limit legislation and status of several projects that have been rescheduled after being delayed by the lapse in federal funding earlier this year.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Hy8pYI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu Oil Wear Analysis Named Official Forestry Fluid Analysis Provider of North America

Komatsu Forestry announced Komatsu Oil Wear Analysis (KOWA) is now the official forestry fluid analysis provider of North America. KOWA serves its North American customers through partnerships with oil analysis laboratories, Fluid Life and Bureau Veritas. KOWA has been an established Komatsu program for more than 40 years.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JzgRJl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Toro Offers Full Line of Dingo TXL 2000 Attachments

Toro recently introduced the Dingo TXL 2000 compact utility loader to construction, rental and landscaping markets. Along with the launch of the latest Dingo model, Toro is now introducing a full lineup of attachments to complement the compact utility loader. Due to its power and wide range of applications, the Dingo TXL 2000 features a standard skid steer mounting plate.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JVdOdR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Winter Equipment Introduces PlowGuard MAXX Plow Blade Guards

Winter Equipment's newest product, PlowGuard MAXX, is a solid cast plow guard that increases the life of the municipal plow blade while promoting even wear from end to end. The new product debuted at the American Public Works Association's (APWA) North American Snow Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2QgRwnM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

How the First Hitachi EX1200-7 in North America Leads the Way for Rango Inc.

When the new EX1200-7 excavator rolled onto a Rango Inc. job site, there was an energy you could feel in the air. Not only had they received a new EX1200-7, but it was the first Dash-7 to be delivered and digging on North American ground. The crew put it to work immediately, breaking through 15 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2wkXATr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gov. Abbott Announces Texas Instruments New Facility

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas Instruments Incorporated will increase its presence in Richardson, Texas, and build a new 300mm analog semiconductor wafer fabrication facility. TI is a leading global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that employs approximately 11,000 people throughout North America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VP9VON via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rangers Say Globe Life Field Is About 60 Percent Complete

Here is the latest on construction progress from the Rangers: Roof Steel Progress continues on the installation of 19,000 tons of steel for the roof, spanning 5.5 acres. Two out of three pieces on the east fixed truss have been installed. The final piece is expected to be lifted into place at the end of May.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HHuYcg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Transwestern to Manage Development of TMC3 Campus

Transwestern Development Co. announces it has been selected to provide development services for the transformational TMC3 Campus by the Texas Medical Center and the project's Founding Institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HtW07P via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

PSV Names Manager, Design Team for Austin FC Stadium

Precourt Sports Ventures LLC, the investor-operator of Major League Soccer's most recently announced franchise, Austin FC, has selected its construction manager and design partners for the planned 100 percent-privately financed 20,500-seat soccer park and stadium, which is set to break ground in mid-September at McKalla Place.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YH7HOu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$24M I-20 Project Begins in Western Ward County

A project to improve a 15.5-mi. section of Interstate 20, in western Ward County, is under way. All four lanes will be rebuilt as part of the project. There will be lane closures required with this project. The project stretches from the Pecos River near Barstow to 1.5 mi. west of FM 1927 near Pyote.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Huhy4a via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

TSTC, MEDCO to Partner on New Diesel Equipment

The Marshall City Commission recently approved the Marshall Economic Development Corp. (MEDCO) request to spend more than $170,000 for two mobile diesel engine training modules for Texas State Technical College's Diesel Equipment Technology program. "The equipment is the most modern equipment available that complies with all the emission regulatory entities," said Donna Maisel, MEDCO's executive director.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VT0E8k via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Hires Kellerstrass as GM, Product Support

Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. announced David Kellerstrass as general manager, product support sales. Kellerstrass will manage product support sales operations, which includes oversight of 16 product support sales representatives for the company. He will focus on growing parts and service opportunities for KSM, partnering with industry suppliers and engaging KSM's customer base to ensure their satisfaction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HGyCmH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$127M Flyover Project Links 290, SH130

In an effort to ease congestion, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are overseeing construction of three flyovers at the convergence of 290 Toll and SH 130. The $127 million project will link the two roadways. "Central Texans' reliance on the 290 Toll Road as a convenient travel option created a high demand for the roadway, greater than anticipated," said Mike Heiligenstein, CTRMA executive director.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VP2185 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Howard Energy Announces Completion of Growth Projects in Delaware Basin

Howard Energy Partners (HEP) announced May 16 that it has completed construction on the majority of its previously-announced crude oil and natural gas gathering and processing infrastructure in the core of the Delaware Basin. HEP's Delaware Basin assets are part of a strategic joint venture with WPX Energy that is operated by HEP and supported by an area of mutual interest of more than 600 sq.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2X5ezo8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

EagleClaw Makes Decision on Delaware Link Pipeline

EagleClaw announced that it has made a final investment decision to proceed with construction of the Delaware Link pipeline, a new pipeline designed to transport residue natural gas from the Delaware Basin to the Waha hub, with access to further downstream takeaway connections. Delaware Link is expected to be anchored by residue volumes from EagleClaw's processing facilities as well as third-party customers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EnxSls via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cranell Windfarm Under Way

E.ON announced the Cranell Windfarm, a 220 megawatt project, located in Refugio County, Texas, is under construction and it expects to commission the project before the end of 2019. "We're excited to announce another one of the projects in our Texas coastal pipeline is under construction and will be brought online this year," said Silvia Ortin, COO North America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2M1dFIn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Exxon Announces $2B Expansion of Its Baytown Plant

HOUSTON (AP) Exxon Mobil said it plans to spend $2 billion to expand a chemical plant next to the Houston Ship Channel and that the project will create 2,000 temporary construction jobs. The company said on May 2 it will build a new unit at the Baytown plant to make chemical compounds that give plastics more elasticity and flexibility, and produce ingredients used in engine and industrial oils.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WlmuAC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

TxDOT Releases FONSI, Final Assessment for FM 723 Project

TxDOT has issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the proposed FM 723 roadway widening project from Avenue D to FM 1093 in Fort Bend County, Texas. The proposed FM 723 roadway widening project would include four 11-ft. lanes (two in each direction) and 5.5-ft. wide sidewalks on both sides of the road within the existing right of way (ROW) (typically 60 ft.).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2M0NPV3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Port Arthur Receives Nod for Liquefaction-Export Project

Sempra Energy announced its subsidiary, Port Arthur LNG LLC, received authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to site, construct and operate its natural gas liquefaction-export facility under development in Jefferson County, Texas. "With today's FERC order and the commercial momentum of the Port Arthur LNG project, we are one step closer to reaching a final investment decision and delivering low-cost, reliable and clean U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HGDHv7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ADOT Oversees $50M Project to Improve Interchanges

Described as a project that will help move people and products for decades to come, a $50 million undertaking to reconstruct two busy interchanges along Interstate 17 in north Phoenix, Ariz., is under way. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is overseeing the work, which started in late November 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VVnMD5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ADOT, Partners Expand Healthy Forest Initiative to Reduce Wildfire Risk

After the largest wildfire in state history burned more than 538,000 acres of eastern Arizona forest, the Arizona Department of Transportation and other groups launched a partnership in 2014 that included easing weight restrictions on certain state highways to help timber companies remove small trees and other vegetation that could fuel catastrophic fires.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HFItcg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Military Truck Drivers: There May Be Simpler Path to CDL

Veterans of the U.S. military who operated large vehicles as part of their service may qualify for an Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division military skills test waiver when applying for a commercial driver license. "The waiver is something that deserves more attention because it gives veterans who've honorably served this country more opportunities to use those skills once they return to civilian life," said Mike Cryderman, MVD field operations administrator.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VPAAuK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

BLM Signs Record of Decision for Sonoran Valley Parkway

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has signed a Record of Decision (ROD) that will allow the city of Goodyear to build the proposed Sonoran Valley Parkway in Maricopa County largely on public lands. The Parkway will provide a direct route in southern Goodyear connecting Rainbow Valley Road to the community of Mobile and State Route 238, improving emergency response times in the fastest growing county in the nation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JxkVJT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Densification Inc. Chooses Liebherr HS 8100 Duty Cycle Crawler Crane for Luxury Oceanfront Residential Project in Puerto Rico

Thirty two private oceanfront homes in Puerto Rico will have a firm foundation due to a Liebherr HS 8100 duty cycle crawler crane. Densification Inc., a Virginia-based company, chose the crane to help prepare residential building lots as part of a multimillion dollar project within a five diamond resort.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EwI8YT via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

W&W Crane & Rigging Still Growing After 20 Years

Every day is different in the crane and rigging business. One day, a crew might help erect a water tower. Another, it might be called upon to lower railroad cars onto their tracks. Each task brings its own challenges and its own satisfactions. Daniel Lizotte, the operations and sales manager of W&W Crane & Rigging, would not have it any other way.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JUCXFp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kobelco Introduces Next Generation SK75SR-7, SK85CS-7 Excavators

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA introduced the enhanced SK75SR-7 and SK85CS-7 excavator models in North America. This next generation of Kobelco SR Series offers full-size benefits with short rear swing capabilities and exceptional features in mid-sized machines. The enhanced Kobelco SK75SR-7 and SK85CS-7 deliver greater efficiency, productivity, power and speed and boast design improvements for comfort and control.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JuiKXA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Blanchard Machinery Demos Next Gen Cat Equipment

Shown from the left are Boyd and Rozier Blanchard, Clark and Trey Banks (Banks Construction in Charleston), Joe Blanchard and Cat's Troy Arrington. On April 26 and May 7, Blanchard Machinery Company hosted two exclusive showcases of the latest in product innovation from Caterpillar that were each attended by more than 100 contractors working jobs throughout South Carolina.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JMMWwy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Machine Purchase Proves Key to Low Cost of Ownership

In St. Clair County, Ala. there's a hot bed of construction work. The bedroom community to Birmingham, Ala. sees new subdivisions cropping up on a regular basis. In the middle of this construction boom is the self-proclaimed "one man show" of Rick Crocker of Circle C Services, based in Odenville, Ala., in the heart of St.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JuOUlY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brooks Sales Shows Off Kubota Product Lines in North Carolina

On Saturday, May 4, Brooks Sales in Monroe, N.C., hosted an open house and Kubota field day event. The well-attended gathering showcased the latest Kubota products, including excavators, compact track loaders, skid steer loaders and the rest of the top-selling Kubota product line. There was even a Kubota train to entertain the children.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HDw8p9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Inclement Weather No Issue for Jeff Martin Auctioneers

Jeff Martin Auctioneers were back at their Brooklyn, Miss., facility on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 for a two-day auction. With seasonal strong storms before sale days and intermittent showers during the sale, the weather didn't faze the turnout, enthusiasm and overall success of this auction.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/inclement-weather-no-issue-for-jeff-martin-auctioneers/44987 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NCDOT Receives Award for Drone Use During Florence

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has received national honors for its innovative use of drones during the state's coordinated response to Hurricane Florence. NCDOT was awarded the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International's Xcellence Award in the humanitarian category at the AUVSI's annual Xponential Conference, which was held in Chicago April 29 to May 2.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WTpNwf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

More Than 600 Attend Puckett Rents Miss. Open House

The rain poured down in the Jackson, Miss., area as the crowd poured in May 9 for Puckett Rents' open house in Richland, a suburb of Jackson. Rain notwithstanding, more than 600 guests flocked to the event, which had been rescheduled from an earlier date because of a tornado watch and flooding. Guests enjoyed a great catfish fry, learned more about the products available at this location, and to see their Puckett Rents rental sales coordinators and staffers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/more-than-600-attend-puckett-rents-miss-open-house/44985 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Increases In 43 States Between April 2018, 2019

Forty-three states added construction jobs between April 2018 and April 2019, while construction employment increased in 32 states and the District of Columbia from March to April, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released May 17. Association officials said the strong gains show demand for workers remains robust and they urged federal officials to enact immigration reforms to boost the supply of qualified workers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WVQeBh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Officials Break Ground on $95M Oak Ridge Lab

Energy Secretary Rick Perry, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann and lab officials broke ground May 7 on a multipurpose research facility that will provide laboratory space for expanding scientific activities at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. The new Translational Research Capability, or TRC, will be purpose-built for research in computing and materials science and will serve to advance the science and engineering of quantum information.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Hufzgy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FRD USA's Jeff Crane Retires, Manabu 'Michael' Sato Named New President

Furukawa Rock Drill USA (FRD.USA), a manufacturer of rock drills, hydraulic breakers and various other attachments for compact utility loaders, skid steers, mini excavators, backhoes and excavators, announced the appointment of Manabu "Michael" Sato as president. Sato's appointment follows the retirement of Jeff Crane, who served FRD.USA for more than 45 years in a variety of capacities, the latest as president.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YC0I9p via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Proceeds on Miami-Dade's Krome Avenue

Phase 8 of the Krome Avenue reconstruction and widening program, a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) initiative, began in mid-January and is expected to be completed in April 2020, when crews from Halley Engineering Contractors Inc. (HEC) deliver the $37.8 million contract that has them working in western Miami-Dade County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HsxT9x via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trump's New Immigration Proposal Opens Door to Expanding Number of Craft Workers Who Can Legally Enter U.S.

The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in response to the release of the President's new proposal to allow more immigrations into the country based on merit: "The President rightly understands that the nation's immigration policy must allow for more skilled workers, including those with construction skills, to legally join the workforce if our economy is to continue to expand.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2W8v3P9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AEM Calls on White House to Permanently Remove Section 232, Section 301 Tariffs

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it was delaying the implementation of Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and auto-parts for six months: "Today President Trump announced that his administration is delaying implementation of Section 232 tariffs on automobiles and auto-parts for six months.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JqbnR1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

NPK Construction Attachments Acquires Genesis Attachments

NPK Construction Equipment (NPKCE), a subsidiary of Nippon Pneumatic Mfg. Co. LTD (NPK Japan), has announced that NPKCE has purchased Genesis Attachments LLC (USA), Genesis Holdings (Germany), and Genesis GmbH (Germany). "We are very excited about this new partnership because, like NPK, Genesis is a market leading attachment supplier with a focus on quality products," said Dan Tyrrell, president of NPK Construction Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HAVvrk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Foresight Intelligence Becomes Official Business Intelligence Partner With Kenn-Feld Group

Kenn-Feld Group, a large Ohio-based John Deere Ag and Turf dealership, has partnered with Foresight Intelligence to implement Foresight Intelligence Center (FIC) and Financial Reporting System (FRS) — their business intelligence solution that turns dealership data into actionable insights — across their network of eight locations in Indiana and Ohio.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Hyxh19 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Southland, JCB of Alabama Showcase Newest Product Lines at Leeds Event

Southland Machinery and its sister company, JCB of Alabama, hosted a demo event on May 3 at the company's Leeds, Ala. location. The event served to provide an opportunity to test equipment and spotlight and promote the newest product offerings from JCB, SANY, Dressta, and Bandit. Representatives of JCB and other manufacturers came out to support the event, where giveaways and prizes were awarded throughout the day.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HlMKTo via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia-Pacific to Invest $120M in Choctaw County Mill

Georgia-Pacific announced plans May 1 to invest more than $120 million to add a new tissue machine and roll storage building at its mill in Choctaw County, Ala., the latest substantial investment in the facility. The new projects continue Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific's modernization of the Naheola mill, which includes ongoing construction of a new biomass boiler and woodyard.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YD5tj7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Sany Capital USA Implements IDScloud

Sany Capital USA (a subsidiary of Sany Group) recently selected IDS, a provider of asset finance and origination technology, for its IDScloud platform for asset finance. Sany, the 5th largest heavy equipment manufacturer globally, selected IDScloud based on both the functional strength of the solution and the ability to move quickly from their existing asset finance accounting system.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Hp7ObI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kinshofer Introduces KSB-Series Excavator Hydraulic Breakers with Durability, Operator Comfort Features

Kinshofer, a global manufacturer of excavator and loader crane attachments, has expanded its extensive line of excavator attachments with the addition of the KSB-Series hydraulic breakers. The manufacturer announced the breaker series at World of Concrete 2019 with the acquisition of Hammer, an Italy-based manufacturer of demolition, excavation, recycling and material handling attachments.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WOQNwH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Black & Veatch to Help Convert Coal Units to Gas-Powered Plants

Black & Veatch, an employee-owned design and construction company specializing in energy, water and telecommunications infrastructure, recently announced it has been selected by PowerSouth Energy Cooperative to engineer and manage construction of a combined-cycle gas turbine facility that will deliver clean and efficient energy to customers across Alabama and northwest Florida.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2EczfDi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bill Toohey Honored with ARTBA Award

William D. Toohey Jr., a long-time American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) senior executive, is the 2018 recipient of the organization's highest honor — the "ARTBA Award." It was presented May 14 during the Federal Issues Program in the Nation's Capital. Established in 1960, the ARTBA Award recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions that have advanced the broad goals of the association.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VDPtjE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cosmo Cranes Adds Two Demag All Terrain Cranes

Cosmo Cranes recently commissioned two new Demag all terrain cranes, a Demag AC 300-6 and a Demag AC 130-5. Both cranes are equipped with the IC-1 Plus control system that provides the operator with access to real-time lifting information. The cranes have already been used on several projects throughout Australia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HrCMi2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Four More Alabama Firms Tapped for Work on Airbus Plant

Birmingham Ala.-based HPM, which is overseeing the construction of a second assembly line at Airbus's manufacturing facility in Mobile, announced that four other Alabama firms will play major roles in the project. The new assembly line will allow Airbus to accelerate production of a second aircraft in Alabama, the A220 passenger jet.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2w0qNCV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hopes Run High for $20M Phoenix City Development

Construction crews in Phenix City, Ala., are making progress on a more than $20 million undertaking known as The Village at Crosswinds. When complete, the mixed-use project will offer medical, service-related businesses and retail options in what planners hope will be a regional destination. "Phenix City is a very underserved market, with Columbus, Ga., immediately across the river," said eds-America President and CEO Patrick Denney.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q4YZq4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JCB Wins Construction Equipment Contracts With Canadian Government

JCB has executed contracts with the Canadian Army, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Blanc Sablon Airport to deliver a total of 10 large excavators and wheel loading shovels valued at more than CAD 2.5 million. The Canadian Army has taken delivery of six JCB JS130 tracked excavators and two JCB 220X tracked excavators.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2w3n1Zu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALDOT Selects First Transit Projects Under Rebuild Alabama

Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced two major transportation projects in the Limestone and Madison county area were selected by the Alabama Department of Transportation for the Rebuild Alabama Act First Year Plan 2020. The first project includes resurfacing and revising lanes on Interstate 565 from Interstate 65 to County Line Road to provide an additional lane in each direction through the partial use of shoulders, making it a six-lane interstate.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Ee6XIN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hopes Run High for $20M Phenix City Development

Construction crews in Phenix City, Ala., are making progress on a more than $20 million undertaking known as The Village at Crosswinds. When complete, the mixed-use project will offer medical, service-related businesses and retail options in what planners hope will be a regional destination. "Phenix City is a very underserved market, with Columbus, Ga., immediately across the river," said eds-America President and CEO Patrick Denney.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WPjeum via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong NA Appoints Chris Mayer as New Construction Equipment Regional Sales Manager

LiuGong North America (LGNA) has announced Chris Mayer as its new construction equipment regional sales manager. In his new position, Mayer's responsibilities encompass a geographic territory that includes all of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and eastern Virginia.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HltvcC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wisconsin Highway Expansion Finally Begins After 20 Years of Planning

Officials broke ground May 8 on a long-awaited project to reconstruct 19.1 mi. of Wisconsin State Highway 23 from Fond du Lac to Plymouth. WFRV-TV, Green Bay, reported that work was scheduled to begin May 13. The project, which will expand the highway from two lanes to four between U.S. Route 151 in Fond du Lac County to County P Road in Sheboygan County, was first proposed 20 years ago.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HnnOJW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Farm-Rite Equipment Completes Open House Season With Well-Attended Events in St. Cloud, Dassel, Minn.

Farm-Rite Equipment of Minnesota wrapped up its 2019 open house season with events at its St. Cloud and Dassel locations. Nearly 450 guests attended the St. Cloud event April 26, and more than 700 showed up for the Dassel open house April 27, enjoying good food and mild spring weather in addition to live demos of Farm-Rite's lineup of Bobcat and Wacker Neuson equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VCV7Tb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Southeastern Adds Mauldin Paving Line to Indiana Branches

Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. now offers Mauldin Paving Products at its Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Evansville locations in Indiana. Mauldin's products cover the complete road building process — grading with motorgraders, tacking with asphalt distributors, paving with pavers, and compaction with rollers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HuF5kk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Michigan Experiments With Paving Longevity

The Michigan Department of Transportation began work this spring on the fourth in a series of experimental pavement projects designed to determine if thicker pavement equals a longer lifespan. The experiments grew out of Public Act 175, which was passed by the state legislature in 2015 and established the Roads Innovation Task Force.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VFAXbk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Private Firms, Public Agencies in Five States Honored with ARTBA Globe Awards

Highway, bridge and local road projects from Indiana, Utah, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Washington state were recognized for their contributions to environmental protection and mitigation by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) at a May 14 luncheon in the Nation's Capital.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HuF2Fa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Excavating for Science in Former Gold Mine

For well over 100 years, the Homestake mine in South Dakota was the largest and deepest gold mine in North America, producing almost 50 million oz. of the precious metal until its closure in 2002. Now, the extensive maze of caverns at the site, in the state's beautiful Black Hills, is being transformed into a laboratory designed to unlock the mysteries of some of the smallest particles in the universe.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VCs8yM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Fabick Cat Jumps Into 2019 Construction Season With Open House, Product Displays At Its Eau Claire Facility

The management team of Fabick Cat on hand to welcome customers (L-R) consisted of Jeré Fabick, president and co-dealer principal; John Fabick IV, senior vice president; Doug Fabick, CEO and dealer principal; and Craig McArton, executive vice president and COO. The 2019 construction season is getting under way in the upper Midwest, and Fabick Cat marked the occasion with its 31st Annual Season Opener April 26 and 27.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HuEXkQ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Self-Erecting Tower Cranes: Revolutionizing the Building Industry

Potain self-erecting tower cranes are a mainstay of the global construction industry and now are taking hold in the building market in North America. These cranes offer significant cost savings and advantages for hoisting and material handling in all stages of the building process when compared to the conventional equipment in use today here in the United States, according to Stephenson Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VELoM5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bunch Brothers Holds Annual Two-Day Spring Auction

Bunch Brothers' annual two-day Spring Auction was held on April 23 and 24 in Louisville, Ky., at the former site of the Old Executive Inn East near the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. The first day of the auction featured a large selection of equipment from area contractors, dealers, individuals and rental Houses and included variety of backhoes, dozers, excavators, skid steers, telehandlers, wheel loaders and other machines and support equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HEdLAv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Flexibility and Versatility: Keys to a Better Job

To perform any job correctly, it's important to have the right equipment. Even better if one tool can do many things. In the heavy lift industry, a versatile piece of equipment can have a positive effect on a job's safety, productivity and cost. ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. of Cleveland, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, recently proved this point using a Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane with VarioBallast on the Uhler Conveyance combined sewer project in Akron, Ohio.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VAX6Yh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Berry Companies Appoints New Chief People Officer

Berry Companies Inc. announced the promotion of Stephanie Farley as chief people officer April 26. "Stephanie is the first of a number of organizational moves we're making to build a leadership structure that will carry us into the future," Walter Berry, CEO of Berry Companies, said in making the announcement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HuRpRN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Valley Rich Embraces 'Green Machines'

Valley Rich Co. Inc. was established in 1970 by the father and son team of Dwight Olson and Bruce Olson, who bought their first machine with the money they raised from the sale of a pickup truck. Valley Rich's founders strived to make it the best and most innovative water and sewer contractor in Minnesota's Twin Cities metro area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VBbOyi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nitke Hosts 54th Annual Spring Contractors Auction

Nitke Auctions held its 54th Annual Spring Contractors Auction April 26 to 27 at its auction center in Wausau, Wis. The auction, which occupied two rings each day, attracted 1,723 live bidders from 16 states and Canada, as well as 1,310 online bidders. Trucks, trailers and related products were sold on day one, and heavy equipment, including skid steers, excavators, dozers and logging equipment, were available on day two.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Hqm2Yt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Machinery Appoints Kevin Chastain General Service Manager

Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) has named Kevin Chastain as general service manager, expanding the company's leadership team of highly experienced industry professionals. Chastain will work to implement strategies that further the growth and development of all service operations, which include more than 300 departmental employees across the company's 11 branches in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VK9VQc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Boss Snowplow Launches New Solutions for Better Snow Removal

Boss Snowplow expands its snow and ice removal product offerings to help professionals prepare for the upcoming winter storm season. The newest members of the Boss family are the Forge 2.0 long bed spreader and the SK-R 6 compact vehicle plow. Additionally, the popular D-Force accessory is now available for DXT plows.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Hrku0i via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnich Manufacturing Owner Jim Minnich Retires, Next Generation to Lead Family Company

Minnich Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of concrete vibrators, vibrator monitoring systems and concrete dowel pin drills, announced that owner Jim Minnich has retired after more than 25 distinguished years with the company. Jim Minnich led an era of innovation and expansion at Minnich Manufacturing, the business his father started out of a Mansfield, Ohio, gas station in 1968.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2W5OsQR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Atlas Copco Introduces High-Pressure Booster Range With XC4004

Atlas Copco Power Technique North America has launched a high-pressure booster range to the market. The booster enables the operator to increase the pressure of the primary compressor for better productivity on the job site, offering solutions up to 5,000 psi. The new booster range is comprised of five standard Tier IV Final models, and 11 models for less regulated countries.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2LJjQ3P via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Clean and Cool Sennebogen 818s Ensure Uptime for Waste Recycling Plant

No surprise: running neck-deep inside a building that moves up to 800 tons of construction and demolition debris (C&D) every day is going to be tough on a machine. Just ask Sun Services, a C&D recycling facility serving communities in the Beltway region of Baltimore, Md., and Washington, D.C.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WKd4f5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

BECO Inc. Relies on Mack Anthem, Pinnacle for On-Time Mail Delivery

Bruce Hoger has BECO Inc. dialed in to reliability, on-time performance and fuel economy. The fleet is as dependable as the mail, which is what you expect from a company that delivered its first load for the nation's post office in 1951 and is now the fifth-largest mail hauler in the United States. It's a market segment that remains in demand.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q90Zha via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Tornado Touches Down on McCourt & Sons Equipment

An EF-2 tornado touched down near La Grange, Texas, on May 3. One of the buildings destroyed belonged to McCourt & Sons Equipment Inc. Eamon McCourt, vice president of McCourt & Sons Equipment, said in an interview with KVUE, "I think it was a 30-foot tall building. Beams, metal, tin and then right behind that, the other side of this equipment, was our admin office that got blown away." The store's surveillance video showed the damage was done in just a few minutes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2E6ouCM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the First Transcontinental Railroad

The competition of the First Transcontinental Railroad across the United States – originally called the Pacific Railroad – officially occurred on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit in what was then the Territory of Utah when the tracks of the eastbound Central Pacific Railroad joined those of the westward Union Pacific Railroad.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VjPfcw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Trio of Grove GMKs Form Backbone of Swiss Logistics Company's New Premises

Swiss transport, heavy lift and warehouse logistics company Emil Egger AG has purchased three new Grove mobile cranes to form the backbone of its new facility in Bassersdorf, near Zurich. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Emil Egger AG is an established mobile crane hire company for the construction industry, specializing in complex projects in heavy lift logistics and the erection of tower cranes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YqrBNn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Building Robots is Fun — Felling Supports Robotics Teams

Fanning the flame of innovation in our youth is the responsibility of every company, especially those in the manufacturing trades. As we see many of today's skilled tradesmen/women moving closer towards retirement, we as an industry need to be proactive instead of reactive. Felling Trailers does just this in many different forms including partnering with area schools with a Careers in the Community program where high school juniors and seniors can learn the trade of welding, office administration, and marketing, offering welding camps to girls and boys ages 12-18, giving manufacturing tours to high school and college level students, and sponsoring trade-related programs and teams.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HjT5i9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC290LCi-11 Intelligent Machine Control Hydraulic Excavator

Komatsu America Corp.'s PC290LCi-11 features intelligent machine control (iMC), which is based on Komatsu's unique sensor package, including stroke sensing hydraulic cylinders, an IMU sensor and GNSS antennas. This technology utilizes 3D design data loaded in the control box to accurately check its position against the target to semi-automatically limit over-excavation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2YoKfoM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hickory Homes Broadens Horizons, Expands Profits

Hickory Homes & Properties Inc. (HH&P) was founded by Enrico Galli over 30 years ago (1986) in Westchester County, N.Y., as a real estate investment company. His son, Gilbert Galli turned it into a small-scale property maintenance company. Today, the company is operated by Enrico's grandchildren, Michael and Christopher Galli.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q4ThVk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Nate Russell Joins IROCK as Regional Sales Manager Mid-Atlantic/Northeast

IROCK Crushers announced its recent hire of Nate Russell, who joins as regional sales manager Mid-Atlantic/Northeast. "As part of our effort to expand distribution, we are very excited that Nate has joined our team. He has a tremendous amount of industry experience and his level of application and product knowledge with crushing and screening in the construction world makes him a great asset for our customers," said Fred Gross, director of sales and business development, IROCK Crushers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2vYy6L2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. Steel Plows More Than $1B Into Western Pennsylvania Operations

PITTSBURGH (AP) U.S. Steel will invest more than $1 billion on facilities in western Pennsylvania that it said will improve its steelmaking efficiency and reduce emissions at its Mon Valley Works operations, the company said on May 2. The announcement came just days after two environmental groups sued the steelmaker for violating the Clean Air Act.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q4TdVA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hunyady Holds Liquidation Auction for Hale Built in N.J.

Hunyady Auction Company held a sale May 2, 2019, in Flemington, N.J. The complete liquidation auction was held for Hale Built, whose owner, Glen Hale, recently decided to close his company's milling and paving operation to focus on real estate endeavors. Equipment going on the block included a 2016 Roadtec RP-195E crawler paver, a 2016 Weiler P385 crawler paver, a 2017 Caterpillar CB64B tandem vibratory roller, a 2017 Mecalac 8MCR skid excavator, an assortment of chippers, dump, rollback and flatbed trucks and much more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2LE6IN8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Southeastern Equipment Promotes Clint Appleman to New Branch Manager for Heath, Ohio, Location

Southeastern Equipment Company announced that Clint Appleman is the new branch manager of its Heath, Ohio, location. Appleman's responsibilities include overseeing Heath's sales, service and parts teams while ensuring that customers receive excellent service. "We are lucky to have Clint leading our Heath branch," said Southeastern Equipment's President, Mickey Gourley.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WJ6TYS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

TrenchTech Holds Open House at Its HQ in Morrisville, Pa.

TrenchTech held an open house April 30, 2019, at its headquarters in Morrisville, Pa. PA One Call and Monica Rakoczy, owner of Enter Training Solutions, Lancaster, Pa., as well as TrenchTech personnel, were on site to discuss training on excavation safety and utility location topics, as well as the full line of trenching and shoring solution offered by TrenchTech.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2E5VwCG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GTMA'S New Jersey Locations Now Carry Liebherr

GT Mid Atlantic announced that three locations in New Jersey now carry Liebherr construction equipment. Customers are able to purchase Liebherr crawler tractors, crawler dozers, excavators, wheel loaders and mobile material handlers at GTMA branches in Freehold, Totowa and Vineland. Liebherr's product line covers a wide variety of machines specifically designed for excavation, material handling, scrap, demolition, heavy highway construction, utility work and more.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2WJ6RjI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Looking Back — Clement Brothers Company Inc. Builds Carter Dam

Clement Brothers Company Inc. of Hickory, N.C., held a $15.4 million contract to construct the Corps of Engineers Carter Dam Project in Murry County, Ga. The dam is 445 ft. high, then the highest dam east of the Mississippi River, and 2,050 ft. long. The dam was built on the Coosawattee River. CEG... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JEi0P4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

FHWA, MDOT Unveil Initial Assessment of Loop Tunnel

The Federal Highway Administration and the Maryland Department of Transportation made available on April 17 a 505-page draft version of an environmental assessment for the proposed Washington D.C., to Baltimore Loop Project — the first step in a joint federal-state review of what the U.S. Department of Transportation is calling "non-traditional transportation technology." That draft is now open to a 45-day public comment period and final governmental approvals will depend on the outcome of the review and comment process, alongside any "subsequent modifications," the agencies noted.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2JhIA0X via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Brandywine Rentals' Kyle Compton Passes Away at Age 23

Kyle Joseph Compton passed away on April 29, 2019. He was born on Nov. 10, 1995, in Laurel, Md., to parents Douglas Compton Jr. and Tracy Compton. Mr. Compton's love for trucks, tractors and heavy machinery began as a toddler, repeatedly watching children's educational videos of farming and excavating.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2vTIHqK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Five Things You Might Not Know About Batteries

Batteries are an important part of modern life and now Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is starting to use them to power its machines — but how much do you actually know about them? Magnus Larsson, development engineer batteries, electromobility systems, presents five facts about the lithium-ion batteries that are being used in construction equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q2NIXk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pennsylvania Roads, Bridges Losing Billions in Funding

With each passing day, deteriorating roads and bridges become a bigger issue across the state of Pennsylvania. A 2018 report card on the state's infrastructure from the American Society of Civil Engineers gave Pennsylvania a D+ for its highways, roads and bridges after inspecting their condition. Hard to believe, but the latest report was better than the previous one from 2014.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2vTICmW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Marriott's Global HQ Set to Rise in Bethesda

A new global headquarters for Marriott International will soon be rising in downtown Bethesda, Md. The new office building at 7750 Wisconsin Ave. will be near the Bethesda Metro. According to reports, the land is owned by the Bernstein Companies and Boston Properties, which will jointly own and develop the office building.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q2NFe6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Demag CC 3800-1 Crawler Crane Dismantles Viaduc De La Siagne Railroad Bridge Near Cannes

Crane service provider Vernazza Autogru only had 130 hours to dismantle an old railroad bridge, owned by French railway company SNCF, in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, west of Cannes. In order to tackle the job, in which time was of the essence, the company relied on its brand new Demag CC 3800-1 crawler crane, which was in turn assisted by a Demag AC 120 all-terrain crane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2vWYfKi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pennsylvania American Water Unveils $8M Plan for Storage Upgrades

Pennsylvania American Water announced its 2019 plans to rehabilitate 15 of its water storage tanks. Pennsylvania American Water's tank rehabilitation program of inspecting, sandblasting and repainting tanks will extend their service life and protect water quality. Total cost of the company's water storage improvements is approximately $8 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Q0nAMM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Major Milestone Reached on New Scudder Falls Toll Bridge

A major milestone in the Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project was reached on April 29 when the pouring of concrete for the Scudder Falls Toll Bridge's upstream span reached completion, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced. Concrete pouring for the new bridge's first span began on March 14.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2vUrqxF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Compact Wheel Loaders: A Healthy Dose of Maintenance Goes A Long Way

With many attachment options, compact wheel loaders (CWLs) play a pivotal role in jobsite applications ranging from snow removal to street cleaning. These versatile and durable machines are easy to maintain, but a proactive approach can make the difference between a productive day at work and an expensive visit to the dealer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2PZCJOk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

West Virginia Celebrates Start of King Coal Highway Addition

Gov. Jim Justice held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 1, with leaders from the West Virginia Department of Transportation, to commemorate the beginning of roadwork on an addition to the King Coal Highway (U.S. Route 52) in Mercer County. This major construction is the latest roadwork project to get under way as part of Gov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2vWWtc6 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hitachi Wheel Loaders 'Re-Opens' The Road 2 Pocono With Sweepstakes for 2019 Indy Race

Last year, more than 4,000 Indy race fans signed in to win a pair of tickets to see the 2019 NTT INDYCAR Series ABC 500 at the famous Pocono Raceway as guests of Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders Americas Inc. (HCMA). For 2019, Hitachi is offering them another chance. "The Road to Pocono Sweepstakes" was introduced last year as part of Hitachi's new wheel loaders' brand launch.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2LwlTYM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AEM to Host Official Kickoff Reception for Infrastructure Week 2019

AEM is ratcheting up the equipment manufacturing industry's involvement in Infrastructure Week this year with a reception, the annual Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In, and a suite of other activities. The highlight of the week: AEM is helping to launch Infrastructure Week 2019 by hosting the official kick-off reception on the rooftop of the Liaison Hotel, just steps from Capitol Hill.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2HaIXbx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ECA Canada Company Promotes Ray Kemppainen to New Vice President

Ray Kemppainen has been promoted to vice president at ECA Canada Company, a distributor of specialty foundation equipment in eastern Canada. He had previously served as branch manager since September 2009. Kemppainen's history predates ECA Canada, which was formed on Dec. 31, 1999, when Equipment Corporation of America acquired Specialty Construction Machines.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2VoTlVD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ABLE Equipment Rental Names Thomas Caldaroni New Chief Financial Officer

ABLE Equipment Rental Inc. of New York, a supplier of construction equipment rentals, sales, service and parts, has appointed Thomas Caldaroni as chief financial officer, effective April 30, 2019. Caldaroni has held several key leadership roles with operational and financial responsibilities for large Fortune 500 companies (including Terex), as well as smaller to medium sized enterprises.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2H81aFg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Seacoast Reliability Project Seeks Permit for Line Work

Seacoast Reliability Project from Public Service Company of New Hampshire doing business as Eversource Energy Inc. 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 constructing a transmission line from Madbury to Portsmouth, N.H.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 http://bit.ly/2Jw0qfN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company