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Komatsu America Selected as a Sourcewell Heavy Equipment Provider

Komatsu America Corp. has been awarded a national cooperative contract for heavy construction equipment and related accessories, attachments and supplies by Sourcewell (formerly the National Joint Powers Alliance). Sourcewell is one of the largest governmental cooperative agencies in North America, representing more than 50,000 members that include government, education and nonprofit organizations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/312z3Q0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

White Star Machinery Holds Tulsa Ribbon Cutting Celebration

White Star Machinery held a ribbon-cutting open house July 12, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. The event was held to take the wraps off the company's new facility at 12611 East 60th St. in Tulsa. During the event, Bobcat officials also presented Whitestar with a large commemorative plaque recognizing the dealer's 50 years as a Bobcat dealer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2T4jh4J via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Increases in 253 Out of 358 Metro Areas From June 2018 to 2019

Construction employment grew in 253, or 71 percent, out of 358 metro areas between June 2018 and June 2019, declined in 61 and was unchanged in 44, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released July 31 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the employment gains would likely have been stronger if firms could find more qualified workers to hire.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LPkHiJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Westchester Tractor Helps M&L Construction Bring Music to Bridgeport

The last out may have been made at Bridgeport Bluefish's baseball park in Bridgeport, Conn., but there will be extra innings played for part of this venue, which is being partly demolished and reinvented as an amphitheater. The new Harbor Yard Amphitheater, which will serve as southwestern Connecticut's premier concert venue, is one of the largest construction projects currently in the area.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31a3jJ8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Marvel Superhero Land Coming to Disney California Adventure Resort

A new Marvel Superhero Land is coming to Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. The first phase of the new land is expected to open in the second half of 2020. The phase 1 Marvel expansion is expected to cost more than $14 million to construct. That compares to about $1 billion to construct the new Star Wars Land at Disneyland, called Galaxy's Edge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GC0Y1q via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

U.S. 36 Sinkhole No Match for CDOT

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) wasted no time getting to work repairing a sinkhole on a heavily trafficked highway connecting Boulder to Denver, hiring a contractor only days after the damage was revealed. Kraemer North America, headquartered in Wisconsin with regional offices in Castle Rock, Colo., was selected to make permanent repairs to the damaged highway.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZqnVfy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kinshofer Offers C40HPX for Improved Productivity, Low Maintenance in Re-Handling Applications

Kinshofer, a global manufacturer of excavator and loader crane attachments,offers a line of cylinderless re-handling clamshell buckets for loading bulk materials. The C-Series clamshell buckets allow for maximum efficiency and productivity while limiting downtime, according to the manufacturer. The flagship attachment of the C-Series, the C40HPX, is ideal for handling cereals, coal and other fine-grained loads.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GBYL68 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Navy HQ Part of $1.6B San Diego Project

Work is under way on a $1.6 billion Manchester Gateway Development project to transform leased Navy property on San Diego's downtown waterfront into a 12.7-acre development with seven new buildings including a 17-story office structure that will replace the Navy Broadway Complex and serve as the Navy's regional headquarters.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GDVxiK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Monroe Tractor Names New President

Janet Felosky has named her son, Chris Felosky, to the position of president of Monroe Tractor. Janet, who has served as president and CEO since 1990, will continue to serve in the capacity of CEO. "I'm greatly impressed with Chris' energy, passion and most of all his humility," she said. "I am confident that under Chris' leadership Monroe Tractor will continue to honor Henry Hansen's motto ‘Where Courtesy Dwells and Service Excels.'" Monroe Tractor was founded in 1951 by Janet's father, Henry Hansen, as a Case agricultural dealership.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OqQJTZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Highway Equipment & Supply Co. Adds Avant to Its Product Lineup

In June 2019, Highway Equipment & Supply Co. became an authorized Avant dealer of articulating compact loaders and attachments. Avant Tecno USA, a fast-growing articulating compact equipment company in North America, offers more than 190 different attachments, and the articulating compact loaders' small, lightweight style makes them ideal to work in buildings, basements, tight spaces and on rooftops, according to the manufacturer.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yswLNU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Las Vegas's Neon Museum Names GC for Expansion

SR Construction recently was named the general contractor of the upcoming expansion project for the Neon Museum. The expansion will consist of renovating and repurposing the Reed Whipple Community Center to be used by the Neon Museum. Totaling more than 34,000 sq. ft., the renovated community center will provide much-needed space for continued growth for the popular Las Vegas museum.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MxVcC5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State Sees 'Roads to Prosperity' Fire Up Coalfields Expressway Project

A paving project on the Coalfields Expressway in West Virginia began at the end of February. It involves a nearly 9-mi. stretch of road between Mullens, which is in Wyoming County, and Slab Fork, which is in Raleigh County. Kokosing Construction Company is the contractor for the project, for a dollar amount of $33,234,283.51.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YH66fj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OTC Awards $96M in Contracts; Bride Ranking Improves

Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's July 1 meeting include announcement of the creation of a new transit office at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation; an update on the state's improving bridge conditions; details of emergency repair plans for highways in Canadian and Sequoyah counties damaged by spring flooding; removal of a section of SH-3 in Oklahoma County from the highway system; and approval of funding for upcoming centerline rumble strip installation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YH5wy9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wyoming Officials OK New Schedule for Wind Farm Project

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) A request has been approved to extend the construction schedule of Wyoming's largest wind farm project. The Casper Star-Tribune reported Carbon County commissioners on July 2 OK'd the new schedule for the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project as it works through federal, state and county permits, as well as environmental requirements.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Yyypbp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Under the Tuscan Sun in New England: Village Rises in Salem

Construction of Tuscan Village in Salem, N.H., features everything, from homes and businesses to a man-made lake. "They're building a little city out there," said Ross Moldoff, town planner of Tuscan Village, the section of Salem that is becoming a small city that will include town house apartments, retail businesses, medical and corporate space and even a man-made lake that will hold 5.1 million gallons of water.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2K5RsWu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Construction Equipment Announces 2019–2020 Road Institute Course Schedule

Registration is open for the Volvo 2019 – 2020 Road Institute, an operator and technician training program that is now in its 54th season. Courses run November 2019 through May 2020 and offer a mix of classroom and hands-on training on a variety of operations and maintenance topics. "Students leave these sessions with improved technical and problem-solving skills," said Wayne Tomlinson, Road Institute compaction training specialist.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YzGDAf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vice President Mike Pence to Visit the Manitowoc Company

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and The Manitowoc Company, Inc., will host Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, at Manitowoc's Shady Grove, Pa., facility on Aug.1, to discuss the USMCA and how this new trade deal will benefit Pennsylvania and all of America. Pence will address more than 1,000 Manitowoc employees regarding the critical urgency to ratify the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement (USMCA).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SUoHiE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Materials Processing Shares Second Quarter 2019 Results

Following Terex Corporation's release of its second quarter 2019 results, Terex Materials Processing (MP) is pleased to share these, along with its segment-specific, results. Terex Corporation announced second quarter 2019 net sales of $1.3 billion, up 4 percent versus the second quarter of 2018. On an FX-neutral basis, global sales increased 8 percent compared to the second quarter of 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/331dql9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hawthorne Cat Raises Over $10,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego

Hawthorne Cat, the exclusive Cat equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Region announced that Team Dozer raised more than $10,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego during the 2019 SoCal Ragnar Relay. A team of 12 Hawthorne Cat employees participated in the SoCal Ragnar Relay Race on April 12-13, 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/31aM1vn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Industry Leaders Weigh In On Highway Reauthorization Bill

Industry leaders recently weighed in on the U.S. Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee's July 30 approval of a five-year highway reauthorization bill. ARTBA "The reports of the death of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill have been greatly exaggerated at least when it comes to transportation policy," American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SVJoe2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Toro Adds TRX-250 and TRX-300 to Walk-Behind Trencher Lineup

Toro has enhanced its TRX walk-behind trencher linewith two new models . The new TRX-250 and TRX-300 feature Intelli-Trench technology, an innovation that optimizes the machine's hydraulic flow for the digging conditions. This system automatically diverts the hydraulic flow from the traction motors, providing more power for the trencher head.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Yt2Mjp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Raises the Bar With New High-Lift Option on 344L Compact Wheel Loader

John Deere compact wheel loader operators can now reach new heights with the addition of the high-lift option on the 344L compact loader. The 344L High-Lift offers operators increased height and further reach for dumping or stacking, ag material handling, general construction or landscaping and snow removal tasks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2K5JjBF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

State Officials Update Idaho's 50-Year-Old Mining Laws

BOISE, Idaho (AP) State officials approved a rewrite of Idaho's 50-year-old mining law, but they still have work to do. Republican Gov. Brad Little and other members of the Idaho Land Board voted to adopt rules intended to give mining companies the financial leeway to mine but also avoid leaving Idaho taxpayers paying for cleanup costs if a mining company goes bankrupt.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32XCLfG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridgestone Bloomington Plant Achieves 'Gold Level' in Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process Certification

Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced that its off-the-road (OTR) plant in Bloomington, Ill., recently achieved the Gold Level in the Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) Certification. The SQEP Certification demonstrates the strong values and ethical principles of Bridgestone in conducting business, as well as the company's commitment to collaborate with Caterpillar to implement a culture for "zero-defects" across the supply chain.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2KcunQR via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ODOT Works to Improve I-84, Fish Passage in Ladd Canyon

Crews have begun work on a $29.3 million project in Eastern Oregon that is expected to improve safety on a highway on which 50 percent of the traffic is trucks and one that is notorious for perilous conditions. The Ladd Canyon Freight Improvement project will widen a section of the Interstate 84 eastbound freeway in the Ladd Canyon area between milepost (MP) 270.39 and 272.81, approximately 6 mi.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ykeLW7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$2 Bill Is Coolest Thing in Sweet Home, Ore., This Summer

If you've been noticing an unusual number of $2 bills in the Sweet Home, Ore., area, you'll say, "Now that's cool!" when you hear why. The story began years ago when a lumber mill owner heard comments that the mill was having a negative impact on the town. To prove the naysayers wrong, the owner decided to pay his employees one week in $2 bills.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MpTRx1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

WSDOT Reclaims Land From Defunct Alaskan Way Viaduct

The January closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct in downtown Seattle — also known as State Route 99 — was another step in a long reclamation project that will eventually remove the highway and repurpose the land it occupies. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, removing the viaduct will be completed in three stages: site preparation, demolition and site restoration.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2K49g4j via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

$163M I-15 Layton to Riverdale Express Lane Project Begins

Work on the largest design-bid-build project ever let by the state of Utah has begun. When complete, the $163 million project will add 10 mi. of express lanes between the Layton Parkway interchange in Layton and the I-84 interchange in Riverdale, just outside of Ogden. "This will complete about 86 miles of express lanes also known in other places as HOV or carpool lanes," said Vic Saunders, spokesman for region one of the Utah Department of Transportation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YygjGy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Phase I of SLC Airport's $3.6B Expansion Nears Completion

Construction on Phase 1 of the new $3.6B Salt Lake City Airport has made significant progress in the past few months. Concrete pours, paving and steel erection have been highlights. Ground was broken for the new facilities in July 2014. According to the airport's website, prior to the above-ground work, underground stone columns were installed to provide seismic stability and steel piles were installed to support the weight of the building.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Kd8Kjt via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Savage to Design, Build, Operate Rail Facility for ExxonMobil-SABIC Project

Savage has been selected by ExxonMobil and SABIC to design, build and operate a rail facility that will serve their recently announced joint venture — Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) — to be constructed in San Patricio County Texas. The rail facility will be located adjacent to the GCGV facility and will handle railcars transporting polyethylene, a plastic polymer used in the production of many commercial and consumer products.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/3104AlC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ABC Names Big-D to 2019 Top-Performing Contractors List

Big-D Construction was ranked number 4 on the Associated Builders and Contractors' 2019 Top Performer in the Mountain West list. The Top Performers list recognizes ABC member contractor's achievements in safety, quality, diversity, and project excellence. The Top Performers were ranked by size based on the number of hours worked in 2017, as reported in their 2018 STEP applications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LRElu7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

UDOT Begins $34M Strawberry Valley Passing Lane Project

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) began construction work to improve safety and mobility on U.S. 40 between Daniels Summit and Soldier Creek. Intermittent work zones will operate throughout 17 mi. of U.S. 40 on the west side of Strawberry Reservoir. Project improvements include the following: Rebuild pavement surface to improve smoothness and extend life of the roadway; widen roadway for westbound passing lane, wider shoulders and center turn lane at specific intersections to improve safety and mobility; and construct wildlife under-crossing and deer fencing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GydSxp via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex AWP Shares Second Quarter 2019 Results

Following Terex Corporation's release of its second quarter 2019 results, Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), driving by the Genie and Terex Utilities brands, is pleased to share these, along with its segment-specific, results. Terex Corporation announced second quarter 2019 net sales of $1.3 billion, up 4 percent versus the second quarter of 2018.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ZkyYab via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

AGC Supports Bipartisan Senate Measure: America's Transportation Infrastructure Act

The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, released the following statement in support of the newly introduced, bipartisan Senate surface transportation legislation, the America's Transportation Infrastructure Act: "Senators Barrasso and Carper have crafted a bipartisan proposal to improve the nation's aging and over-burdened highway network that is a critical first-step and should prompt action in the Senate and House of Representatives.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Mu3rPl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Thompson Tractor Hosts 2019 Cat Global Operator Challenge

Caterpillar dealers across the country are in the midst of hosting 2019 Global Operator Challenge events to find their territory's best equipment operator and send them to the regional finals in Clayton, N.C., this October. The ultimate goal is of course advancing to the next level and competing against operators from around the world at the Cat Global Finals at ConExpo in Las Vegas, Nev., in 2020.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YsjMqi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Conti to Deliver Outer Loop by September

The North Carolina Department of Transportation's ongoing effort to construct the future Interstate 295, also known as the Fayetteville Outer Loop, has partially opened to traffic. But a total of four other sections remain either under construction, design or development. One of the four sections is being built by Conti Enterprises Inc., which received a $124.5 million contract from NCDOT in 2014 to build the segment from the All American Freeway to Cliffdale Road.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SKQ26w via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Deanco Auction Co. Holds Sale in Philadelphia, Miss.

A couple hot summer days of auctioning and a tremendous turnout of onsite registered bidders and big numbers of online bidders for Deanco Auction Company's recent 2-day public auction on Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 at the company's Philadelphia, Miss., location. CEG... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YdHOKk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Contractor for Link-Belt Mid Atlantic Job Uses Hydrema

For years Link-Belt Mid Atlantic had been in discussions internally about the need for expansion to create more building space. In early 2018, the discussion became a reality and they got together with RJ Smith Construction to work on drawings and designs. RJ Smith Construction, a local construction company based in Richmond, Va., had been working with Link-Belt Mid Atlantic for years renting equipment for their projects.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LO8ta4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ladies of Carolina Cat Participate in Unique Demo Day

On June 14, Carolina Cat hosted a demo day for members of its Women LEAD employee organization in the Charlotte, N.C., area. The purpose of the Women LEAD initiative is to cultivate a diverse and growing employee base by providing targeted opportunities that foster a supportive community for females working in the construction equipment business.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ozs5Rw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Manitou Group Adds Aaron Haynes and Ben Williams to Product Management Team

Two new product managers join Manitou Group, supporting one of the broadest equipment ranges in the industry. Aaron Haynes, new global product manager of skid and track loaders, and Ben Williams, North American product marketing manager of industrial and rough terrain forklifts, strengthen the product management team, providing in-depth industry and product expertise for the Manitou, Gehl and Mustang by Manitou brands.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LPjl7h via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Task Force Outlines Policy Priorities for Next Federal Surface Transportation Bill

Members of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) are rolling out a comprehensive legislative blueprint with their vision for the future of the U.S. infrastructure network, with emphasis on expanded investments in the National Highway Freight Network. The new 32-page report, "Road to the Next Federal Highway & Public Transit Investment Bill," was developed by the association's re-authorization task force, comprised of 27 public and private sector transportation design and construction executives.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Oqa3Ry via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia Tech Goes Green With New Building

Nearing completion after two years of construction, the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design sets the bar for green buildings by becoming the first structure in the state certified under the Living Building Challenge, the world's most rigorous green building certification standard. Georgia Tech is using this project to demonstrate how its thoughtful stewardship of resources and innovative thinking can benefit future generations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LMagMz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

GUCA's 2018-19 Lifetime Industry Achievement Award

The Georgia Utility Contractors Association Inc. (GUCA) presented Gwinnett resident John D. Stephens of JDS Holdings, LLC, Lawrenceville, Ga., with the GUCA Lifetime Industry Achievement Award for 2018-2019 at the 2019 GUCA Annual Conference in Destin, Fla. Gov. Brian Kemp gave a commendation for this lifetime achievement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LGLcqy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Technology Association of Ga. Honors TruckIT at 2019 Impact Awards Event

TruckIT, a construction technology startup specializing in the innovation of on-demand hauling and fleet/dispatch management, was awarded first runner-up by the Technology Association of Georgia's Southeastern Software Association 2019 Impact Awards (TAG SSA Impact Awards) in the Independent Software Vendor category.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30UECjr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Georgia Tech University Goes Green With New Building

Nearing completion after two years of construction, the Living Building at Georgia Tech University sets the bar for green buildings by becoming the first structure in the state certified under the Living Building Challenge, the world's most rigorous green building certification standard. Georgia Tech is using this project to demonstrate how its thoughtful stewardship of resources and innovative thinking can benefit future generations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LGllyK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

City's Growth Spurs Creation of Atlanta's First Dedicated DOT

Experts predict that Atlanta's population of almost 500,000 will more than double in the coming decades, with the metropolitan area adding 2.5 million people by 2040. This increase is similar to moving the entire city of Charlotte, N.C., into the metro borders. To help cope with this growth and the resulting infrastructure needs, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms established the city's first dedicated Department of Transportation (DOT) in June.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MbXVkg via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Telsmith Partners With Pacific Rock & Recycle Equipment Co.

Telsmith Inc. , a manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, announced Pacific Rock and Recycle Equipment Company as a manufactures' representative for the entire product line of aggregate and mining process equipment. Pacific Rock and Recycle will serve customers in Washington, Oregon and northern Idaho.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OfxYmz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Farm-Rite Equipment Finds a Place in Long Prairie, Minn.

Farm-Rite Equipment Inc. has found an ideal spot for its newest location, just four short miles south of Long Prairie on Highway 71. Owners Tim and Tom Cox of Dassel purchased the former Long Prarie Machinery business in March of this year. They operate three other stores in Dassel, Willmar and St. Cloud.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yaeRj4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

'Street Outlaws' Attend Central Power Open House in Kansas

On July 9, Central Power Systems & Services hosted an open house for customers at its branch in Salina, Kan., that offered opportunities to view and test equipment from manufacturers like Wacker Neuson, Doosan, Doosan Portable Power and Liebherr. (Some lines are only carried by specific Central Power locations.) In addition to the available iron and power systems on display was the 1968 Firebird owned by Central Power chairman/CEO Robin Roberts, along with several other hot rods.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LBiJSI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JCB Apprentices Win SkillsUSA National Competition

Two JCB apprentices won first place in the mechatronics division at the recent SkillsUSA national championships. Anthony Smith and Victor De La Cruz were tested in practical skills in pneumatic technology, electrical systems, mechanical systems and general automation techniques. Smith and De La Cruz now have the opportunity to compete in the WorldSkills championships held in Shanghai in the Fall of 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2M9HvJ3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith's K.C. Fundraiser Benefits Komen Foundation

On July 11, Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. hosted a chapter meeting and luncheon for members of the National Utility Contractors Association's (NUCA) Greater Kansas City chapter in Kansas City, Mo., as well as a fundraiser event for breast cancer awareness. At its appropriately-named "Diggin' for a Cure" event, Kirby-Smith officials presented a check for $2,000 to representatives of the Susan G.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2yb15wx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

O'Hare's Terminal 5 to Undergo $8.5B Expansion

Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, will undergo a $1.2 billion expansion of its Terminal 5 starting in 2020 that not only will upgrade and improve services and amenities at airport, but prepare it for a further $8.5 billion investment targeting a 2023 completion date — with the bulk of the Terminal 5 expansion to be delivered in 2021.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LDYrIk via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Minnich Adds Farrell Equipment to Network in Wisconsin, Minnesota

Minnich Manufacturing, a manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, has added Farrell Equipment & Supply Co. to its dealer network in Wisconsin and Minnesota. For more than 50 years, family-owned Farrell Equipment & Supply Co. has been a provider of construction equipment, tools and supplies.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2M8HJQM via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ohio CAT Holds Global Operator Challenge in London

Posing for the winners' shot (L-R) are second-place winner Albert Breech of Breech Septic and Excavating; first-place winner Landon Greer of Courtney Enterprises; and third-place winner Kevin Stewart of Darby Creek Excavating. Ohio CAT held its Cat Global Operator Challenge on July 17 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center, site of the annual Farm Science Review.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Y9fmnW via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Foley Joins RIG360 Service Network With Fellow Cat Dealers

Foley Equipment, which has served Kansas and western Missouri for more than a half century, has partnered with six other Cat dealers in the United States to form a new, independent truck service network called RIG360. "We are excited to help form and launch the new RIG360 network and bring even more truck parts and service capabilities to our customers," said Jon Robinson, vice president of Foley Equipment and RIG360 board chair.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2y67BVe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Four Northeastern State DOTs Win Prestigious Awards

Six outstanding transportation projects from four northeastern state departments of transportation received top honors in the second of four regional America's Transportation Awards competitions. Those winning projects are credited with: improving travel times for thousands of commuters across several busy routes; enhancing community involvement in the project planning and design process; and maintaining daily train service while simultaneously rehabilitating and modernizing a bridge over a decades-old rail line.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2MbO4ei via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Bridge Fenders Upgraded on Four Structures in Cape May County

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced the completion of a bridge fender replacement project that upgraded four structures in Cape May County. The project was the first of its kind in the state and included the removal of deteriorating timber fenders and replacement with a new environmentally friendly design.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2y99sbU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Connecticut's Bradley Airport Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony

Gov. Ned Lamont, state leaders, Connecticut Airport Authority officials and project stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site of Bradley International Airport's new Ground Transportation Center July 18. "Undoubtedly, Bradley International Airport is rapidly rising in popularity and ridership, with more airlines and routes being added regularly," Lamont said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2M7yFM5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo Releases Video Series Lampooning Traditional Equipment Telematics

MID: 140, PSID: 15, FMI: 8 — many construction equipment owners and fleet managers have been hit with round after round of confusing fault codes like this as part of their telematics systems. Instead of deciphering a large number of fault codes, Volvo CE customers with an ActiveCare Direct subscription receive a simple case alertby e-mail about the most urgent issues.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2y8fBoU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Schlouch Incorporated Performs Projects Throughout 8 Counties

Schlouch Incorporated's dedication to helping its clients succeed through meeting deadlines, budgets, and business objectives in a safe, professional manner continues to be a focal point in 2019. Here is a brief review of some of Schlouch's projects, active or completed, during the spring and summer seasons.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2M6STFA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ASV Holdings Announces Multiple-Location Dealer Agreement with Rish Equipment Company

ASV Holdings Inc. , a provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, has entered into a dealer agreement with Rish Equipment, an equipment distributor with locations in West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland. ASV products will be distributed in each of the company's 14 locations, and initial deliveries are slated to begin in the second half of 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2y5KYQH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Husqvarna Construction Products Appoints Matt Nuijens to Vice President, General Manager

Matt Nuijens has been appointed Husqvarna's new vice president/general manager. He will be reponsible for leading the sales/marketing, product management, customer service/technical support, finance and human resource teams in North America. Nuijens has more than 20 years of sales and marketing leadership experience from Nilfisk, Apex Tools, Carrier, Ingersoll Rand and most recently Sany.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ygMxeZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Animal Science Lab Nearing Completion at South Dakota State

The first of two important new veterinary science building projects at South Dakota State University is nearing the end of its construction, in time for opening prior to this fall's semester. That structure's finish, followed immediately by a renovation of an adjacent vet lab, is designed to elevate the school's already outstanding reputation for advancing the study of animal disease and prevention.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YbDA11 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Leading National Highway Contractors Challenge Peers to Take Safety Certification Exam

Three major transportation construction contractors are calling on their industry peers to commit at least 25 employees annually to earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals (SCTPP) credential before the end of 2019, in 2020, and beyond. American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chairman Bob Alger, chairman of The Lane Construction Corporation; Ross Myers, chairman and CEO of Allan Myers, and David Walls, president and CEO of Austin Industries, together issued the challenge.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ygh1MH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Takeuchi Names Shay Klusmeyer as Regional Manager

Takeuchi-US has named Shay Klusmeyer as regional manager, effective immediately. His responsibilities include all sales development and activity within Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and West Texas. As the regional manager, Klusmeyer's main responsibility is to achieve region market share objectives through dealer activities such as development, recruiting, goal setting, sales planning and performance evaluations.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Ybuilv via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rudolph Libbe Crews Press Forward With CAI Site Prep

Crews from Rudolph Libbe Inc. , of the Rudolph Libbe Group, are completing earth work and site preparation for the new 32,000-sq.-ft. headquarters of Credit Adjustments Inc. (CAI) in Defiance, Ohio. On the multi-million project, Rudolph Libbe Inc. is serving as construction manager with its own craftspeople self-performing general trades, masonry and site work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YqT2u2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

OFCC Approves $400M in School Construction Work

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) on July 11 approved school construction projects in nine school districts across the Buckeye state with a value of nearly $400 million. The commission action will mean the allocation of $187 million in state funding to be combined with $210 million in local funding.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32KLYbc via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Begins on Ohio's First SmartLane on Interstate 670

As part of Ohio's efforts to be a leader in using technology to improve traffic and safety in the state, construction will begin in Columbus this week on the state's first SmartLane; a 7 mi. stretch of Interstate 670 between downtown and the John Glenn International Airport. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will be converting the left-side shoulder into an additional travel lane during peak travel times, called a SmartLane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2OdsGb4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Names Ellens Equipment Inc. as Authorized Dealer serving Northern Michigan

Doosan Infracore North America LLC has expanded its dealer network with the addition of Ellens Equipment Inc. as an authorized sales, service, parts and rental provider of Doosan equipment. Ellens Equipment serves all agriculture, construction and logging industries as well as government agencies in the Northern Lower peninsula of Michigan.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SC6lmm via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Weather Wrecks Ohio's Roads

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced today that he has declared a state of emergency in 63 Ohio counties where severe weather caused serious highway damage last month. The 63 counties covered by the emergency declaration have suffered damage to roads and/or bridges from significant weather events in June that began with mild temperatures and significant rains which thoroughly saturated the ground causing dangerous roadway damage.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LBrwUU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Husqvarna Appoints Matt Nuijens to Vice President, General Manager

Matt Nuijens has been appointed Husqvarna's new vice president/general manager. He will be reponsible for leading the sales/marketing, product management, customer service/technical support, finance and human resource teams in North America. Nuijens has more than 20 years of sales and marketing leadership experience from Nilfisk, Apex Tools, Carrier, Ingersoll Rand and most recently Sany.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Z6zU1B via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terex Bid-Well Appoints Jorge Cervera as Regional Sales Manager to Support Growth

Terex Bid-Well, an industry leader in the development and manufacture of specialized concrete paving machines for the bridge, flatwork, canal and heavy highway, airport and seaport construction markets, announced the appointment of Jorge Cervera as regional sales manager of Latin America, Japan and the western United States Through this role, Cervera will support Terex Bid-Well products and services, working to meet customers' equipment needs and developing new growth opportunities in these areas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Go979S via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Isuzu Powertrain Presents 2019 Sales Achievement Awards

The 2019 Isuzu PowerTrain Distributor Conference and Sales Awards were held on June 11 at the Hyatt Regency located in Lake Tahoe, Nev. The conference presented new product offerings, sales achievement awards and marketing support. Isuzu's newest sales award category, the Winner's Circle Awards, completed its first cycle for 2018/2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SzfVX0 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gehl Foundation Announces 2019 Scholarships Recipients

The Gehl Foundation awarded two $20,000 collegiate scholarships for students beginning in the fall of 2019. Anna Kiskunas, daughter of Manitou Group employee Steve Kiskunas, and Andrew Loehr, son of Manitou Group employee Thomas Loehr, are the recipients of the scholarships for 2019. Since 1966, the Gehl Foundation has selected outstanding high school students as recipients of this scholarship; the chosen students being children of Manitou Group employees in North America.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XZva1p via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Stephenson Invites Its Customers to 2019 Bandit Day in Prospect, Pa.

Stephenson Equipment and Bandit are inviting customers, contractors and friends who have an interest in chippers and stump grinders to the 2019 Bandit Day celebration. The event will take place at Stephenson's location on Unionville Road in Prospect, Pa., (formerly Walsh Equipment), on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Y6i913 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Paul Cranage to Head LiuGong NA Sales & Business Development

LiuGong NA has appointed Paul Cranage as its senior manager of sales and business development. Working from LiuGong NA headquarters in Katy, Texas, Cranage is in charge of new dealer recruitment and training, LiuGong's dealer portal initiative and industry and performance reporting. Cranage reports directly to Kevin Lee, vice president of sales and marketing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YgBVex via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Report: Poor Infrastructure Grades, Again

Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) produces a comprehensive report grading various zones of infrastructure on both the national and statewide levels. Although infrastructure often goes overlooked or is even taken for granted altogether, it remains our country's lifeblood and serves as the foundation upon which our daily lives are ultimately carried out.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YbKuYb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Matt Cranage to Head LiuGong NA Sales & Business Development

LiuGong NA has appointed Paul Cranage as its senior manager of sales and business development. Working from LiuGong NA headquarters in Katy, Texas, Cranage is in charge of new dealer recruitment and training, LiuGong's dealer portal initiative and industry and performance reporting. Cranage reports directly to Kevin Lee, vice president of sales and marketing.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2K1Xruy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Employment Increases in 42 States From June 2018 to 2019

Forty-two states added construction jobs between June 2018 and June 2019, while construction employment increased in 30 states from May to June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released July 19. Association officials said the new construction employment data demonstrates the need for new federal investments in career and technical education programs, along with immigration reform.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XWV5qC via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie CEO Reflects on Career at Iconic Auctioneer

After five years as chief executive officer, Ravi Saligram is leaving Ritchie Bros. a much different company than when he started. No longer just a pure live auction company, Ritchie Bros. is now an industry-leading multichannel asset management and disposition company, offering customers options to sell how, when, and where they want — either onsite or online.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JZlREI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

R&J Lifting Solutions Invests In Terex CBR 40H Self-Erecting Tower Crane

For the many congested construction sites in and around Austin, Texas, contractors face significant lifting challenges. Small commercial projects, condominiums, low-story hotels and utility applications are often too small to use traditional tower cranes, but there's not enough footprint for a mobile crane.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XXnUTz via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Manitou Continues 30-Year Partnership With Road America for Iconic Race Track

Manitou North America strengthens a 30 year partnership with Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis., with the delivery of new Manitou and Gehl equipment. "We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Road America," said Mark Hanson, CEO of Manitou North America and regional vice president of sales and marketing of Manitou Group.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JST2tE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

JCB Network Expands In Alaska With Equipment Source Inc.

Equipment Source Inc. (ESI) JCB is the newest addition to the growing JCB dealer network in North America. The new JCB dealer sells and services a full range of JCB construction machines — including excavators, skid steer and compact track loaders and telehandlers — from locations in Anchorage and Fairbanks.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XXnRal via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Company Upgrades Jaw Crusher to Meet Demand

Herman's Trucking and Recycling is a thriving, family owned business. Founded by Herman Steljes, the company currently is managed by Nick Rader, Herman's grandson, who works alongside his mother, Marilyn, whom he credits for being the brains behind the organization. "If it wasn't for her that recycling yard would not be here," he said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JE94sy via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Preserving Arlington Memorial Bridge

As one of the largest transportation projects in National Park Service history, the rehabilitation of Arlington Memorial Bridge will dramatically improve the ceremonial entrance to the nation's capital. Construction on the $227 million project is currently under way. "We're working on the bridge so that it will stand for at least another 75 years of service," said Aaron LaRocca, chief of staff of George Washington Memorial Parkway.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xWrPAU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Doosan Names Kleis Equipment As New Authorized Dealer Serving Upstate New York

Doosan Infracore North America LLC has expanded its dealer network with the addition of Kleis Equipment LLC as an authorized sales, service, parts and rental provider of Doosan equipment. Kleis Equipment offers a range of Doosan equipment, including crawler excavators, wheel excavators, log loaders, material handlers, articulated dump trucks and wheel loaders.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JSCz8D via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ARTBA Presents National Public-Private Partnership Awards

The Central I-70 Project in Denver, the nation's largest consolidated rental car center at Los Angeles International Airport, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Build America Bureau Executive Director Morteza Farajian and Yale University graduate Ali Lauzon have been recognized as models of excellence in innovative transportation finance and leadership by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30Cqzis via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

LiuGong NA Welcomes Jewell Machinery

LiuGong North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery based in Liuzhou, China, and a global leader in the manufacturing of heavy construction equipment announced Jewell Machinery of Rocky Mount, Va., has joined the LiuGong NA family of dealerships. Founded in 2000, Jewell Machinery sells parts and machinery, and manufactures, services and rents machinery and equipment for the construction and forestry industry within a 300-mile radius of its headquarters in Rocky Mount, Va.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xRCah9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Prillaman's Crane & Rigging Co. Adds Liebherr Mobile Crane to Fleet

One day after taking delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane, Prillaman's Crane & Rigging put it on a job, supporting inspection work on rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. "What the crane does well is reaching the highest in confined spaces," said owner Paul Prillaman. "We're always working tightly around the park rides.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2M3UxIl via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Anchin Announces Winners of 2019 N.Y. Construction Awards

Anchin, host of the annual New York Construction Awards, has announced this year's winners. The awards honor Construction, Architecture & Engineering Industry innovators, leaders and rising stars. The awards event was held on June 12, 2019, at The Yale Club in New York City. Presented in cooperation with the New York Building Congress (NYBC) and industry partners, American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York), the American Institute of Architects — New York Chapter (AIA New York) and the Subcontractors Trade Association (STA), this event brings industry colleagues and professionals together in a unique collaboration to recognize construction, design, and development industry leaders and their success.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Z7FXDn via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Road Widening, Bridge Construction Under Way in Weymouth, Abington, Mass.

MassDOT is overseeing a road widening and bridge reconstruction project in Weymouth and Abington, Mass., that will widen and repave 4 mi. of Route 18 and replace a bridge that runs over commuter rail tracks on the highway that is 15 mi. south of Boston. P. Gioioso & Sons of Hyde Park, Mass., and D&R General Contracting of Melrose, Mass., are the lead contractors on the job, with Gioioso performing the bulk of the work and D&R focusing on the road paving.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GvnlpB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Manitowoc Announces New Apprenticeship Program to Help Develop a Skilled Workforce in Pennsylvania

Manitowoc is launching a new apprenticeship program to help certify welders in Pennsylvania. This new program follows recent approval from the state of Pennsylvania Department of Labor. The company expects to have the program up and running in August of this year. The move reflects the company's commitment to further building the U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2GimuZ8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Begins on $70M I-70 Express Lane

DENVER (AP) Colorado plans to add another tolled express lane on Interstate 70 near Idaho Springs. The Denver Post reports the $70 million project west of Denver will include a 12-mi. (19-km) zone where construction began July 15. Officials said the new westbound express lane will mirror an eastbound lane that opened in 2015.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YUQGko via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

N.M. AFB Upgrades for 'Space Defense'

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) The U.S. Air Force has begun construction on a facility at Kirtland Air Force Base that officials said will play a role in the proposed "space defense." The Albuquerque Journal reports the Air Force Research Laboratory's $12.8 million Space Control Laboratory will consolidate efforts on the New Mexico base.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xVmGci via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Michael Ayers Named Executive Director of Illinois ACPA Chapter

Michael E. Ayers has been named the executive director of the Illinois Chapter — ACPA. A veteran concrete pavement engineer, Ayers brings to the Illinois Chapter vast and in-depth experience in concrete pavement and cement-based paving solutions. That experience includes serving as the principal of Global Pavement Solutions Inc., where he has focused on concrete pavement design, construction, rehab and forensic analysis of concrete and cementitious pavement and paving solutions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JTVQH8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Volvo CE See Sales Rise 10 Percent in Second Quarter

Improvements in the key European and North American markets, coupled with a strong focus on its service business, volume flexibility in the industrial system and tight cost control helped Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) deliver a good all round performance in its second quarter 2019 results. Net sales in the second quarter increased by 10 percent.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XRypb2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hultdins Renews Its Commitment to Product Innovation With a New Logo, Brand Presence

Since 1928, Hultdins has been developing, manufacturing and perfecting tomorrow's tools and components for forestry and construction machines. Legendary products used worldwide every day. The refreshed new Hultdins logo and brand encompasses the company's renewed commitment and constant drive to develop and manufacture innovative products for the forestry, construction and other heavy equipment industries.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XXuRiA via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Gyru-Star Screening Bucket Makes Debut in Western U.S.

AU Equipment LLC has added U.K.-based Gyru-Star's compact screening bucket attachments to its wide selection of crushing and screening equipment. AU Equipment is the regional distributor of Gyru-Star for the Southwest throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. "With the growing need of our customers and contractors in the region to process smaller quantities of material on site in a timely manner, we added the Gyru-Star range of star screening buckets to provide an inexpensive way to separate the good material from the waste product," said Dominic McNamara, owner of AU Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YaGx5R via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

USDOT Allots $300M for Projects in Arizona, California, Washington State

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a total of $300 million in federal funding allocations to three rail transit projects in Arizona, California and Washington. Funding is provided through FTA's Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program. FTA is allocating $100 million in appropriated Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 CIG funding for each of the following projects: The South Central Light Rail Extension in Phoenix, Ariz.; the Westside Subway Section 3 Project in Los Angeles, Calif.; and the Federal Way Light Rail Project in Seattle, Wash.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XXuPas via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kirby-Smith Machinery Promotes JP Cotton to West Texas Finance Manager

Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) has promoted JP Cotton to West Texas finance manager. Cotton will work with regional customers to secure financing for their equipment, utilizing the company's extensive network of lending partners. He brings more than 15 years of combined heavy equipment and finance experience to the position.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YaGuXJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Google, Officials Break Ground on New $600M Data Center in Henderson, Nevada

On July 1, officials gathered in Southern Nevada to celebrate the start of construction on Google's new data center and Cloud region in Henderson. "Today we're announcing new infrastructure investments in the state of Nevada: a new Google data center and Google Cloud region," said Tariq Shaukat, president, partner and industry platforms of Google, in a statement.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LpWH5c via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

bidadoo Q2 Report: Sales Up With International Expansion

bidadoo continues to expand and increase sales with more than 50 percent growth in the first half of 2019, year over year. This continued growth can be attributed to further international market expansion in Canada and Mexico, increased global buyer participation, success of the bidadoo Buy-Now Marketplace, bidadoo's growing experienced sales force and the market's continued adoption of online auctions.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30At4BN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Highway History: The Army's 1919 Cross-Country Convoy

One hundred years ago this month, a U.S. Army convoy consisting of 81 vehicles, 24 officers, and 258 enlisted men set out on a 3,251-mi. transcontinental journey, primarily as a way to test the ability of the military to move great distances over roads under wartime conditions. The convoy took 62 days to complete the trip from Washington, D.C., to Oakland, Calif., with nine vehicles and 21 men unable to finish the journey due to breakdowns and injuries, respectively.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xU2Cqs via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Allen Engineering Hires Brad Ketcherside as Territory Sales Represenative to Pacific Northwest

Allen Engineering Corp. recently announced that Brad Ketcherside will be returning to the AEC. Ketcherside will take on the role of territory sales representative of the Pacific Northwest territory (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, and western Canada). Ketcherside is no stranger to the concrete equipment manufacturing industry, he began his concrete career in the AEC assembly department where he worked his way into a leadership role, and later transitioned to the customer service department in 2007.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30At0lx via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Growth Sparks Nevada SR 160 Widening Project

Nevada's growing population and an increase in travel made the widening project of State Route 160 necessary in Southern Nevada. The Nevada Department of Transportation awarded a $58.6 million contract to Aggregate Industries SWR (AISWR) to widen and upgrade a 28-mi. leg of Blue Diamond Road/State Route 160 between Pahrump and Mountain Springs.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xQdPZd via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Cleveland Brothers Joins New RIG360 Truck Service Network

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc. , the exclusive Cat dealer of Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, has partnered with seven Cat dealers in the central and eastern United States to form a new independent truck service network group called RIG360. "We are excited to join the new RIG360 truck service network and what it means for our customers," said Vince Meinert, Cleveland Brothers vice president of energy and transportation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JCFjII via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Caltrans Not Shaken By July 6 Earthquake Damage

Caltrans wasted no time getting to work on a state road extensively damaged in the July 6 evening earthquake. The 7.1 magnitude earthquake in eastern California left three sections of SR 178 buckled and cracked. The state transportation department awarded a $3 million repair contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Co., based out of Brea, Calif.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2y2eA1D via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Announces Registered Apprenticeship Program

John Deere has received approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its new Registered Apprenticeship Program and is making it available to its Agriculture & Turf and Construction & Forestry dealers. The program will help address a widespread shortage of service technicians, especially in rural areas across the country, by providing dealers with a formalized, on-the-job and technical training plan to help them develop more highly skilled employees.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30Aa7PN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

D.C Area Battles Heavy Rains

Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas in Maryland and Virginia were under a flash flood emergency issue on July 8, as heavy rains reported as a month's worth in approximately an hour caused flooding. In the city of Baltimore, Md., a 12-in. main on Howard Street near Pratt Street ruptured early July 8.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xUFkRe via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Kennywood Roller Coaster Breaks Records

Records were being broken as a brand-new roller coaster rose this spring in Pittsburgh, Pa.'s Kennywood Park, which is currently in its 121st season. The Steel Curtain, which was born from a partnership between the park and the city's NFL team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, holds the record for the tallest inversion in the world at 197 ft.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SiF6gr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates South Coast Rail Groundbreaking

Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak joined municipal leaders, elected officials and local stakeholder groups to celebrate the beginning of Phase 1 South Coast Rail work and tour action taking place along the New Bedford Main Line in East Freetown, an area in which culvert work is taking place.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LsrEWr via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Transformation Taking Shape on Orlando's I-4/S.R. 408 Interchange

Crane operators have set the last tub girder segment at the Interstate 4 and State Road 408 interchange in downtown Orlando, marking a critical moment of progress for the busiest junction in the 21-mi. project. Tub girders are large U-shaped beams used for support under elevated roadways. While work continues on the complex interchange, all flyover ramps are now in place, providing efficient and safe connectivity, without the weaving in-and-out of merging traffic to reach an exit or merge ramp.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JP28aI via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

South Dakota DOT Claims Regional Award for Exit 14 Project

The South Dakota Department of Transportation's Interstate 90 Exit 14 project in Spearfish has won a prestigious award in a national competition highlighting excellence in projects that have improved travel safety, reduced roadway congestion and provided more mobility options. The Exit 14 project in Spearfish was a regional winner in the Operations Excellence category for a medium size project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XKTHHj via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Demolition in Detroit

No major U.S. city has suffered more economically in the last 70 years than Detroit, Mich. What was once a thriving automotive manufacturing center with a robust middle class has fallen on hard times. The good news is companies, like Blue Star Inc. , are helping the city and local organizations remove blighted homes to help improve property values.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XUuuFN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ohio's Highway Safety Program Grows to Third Largest in U.S.

Beginning this year, the Ohio Department of Transportation is investing a record $158 million annually into projects specifically aimed at making our roads safer. These projects include everything from additional signage to the complete reconfiguration of intersections. "The funding for safety projects in Ohio's new transportation budget puts Ohio's road safety program within the top three states in the nation," said Gov.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Y5lDF7 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Marc Varricchione Joins Wood's CRW as Sales Manager

Wood's CRW has appointed Marc Varricchione as its sales manager of the crane and lifting division. Varricchione started with the company in 2001 as territory manager of northern New England. In 2010 his role was expanded to product manager of the National Crane product line. With the recent promotion, Varricchione now is charged with overall sales management including the Link-Belt crane product line for both new and used cranes for all four of CRW's branches covering eight states in the Northeast.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SooOm3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ALL Crane Expands Fleet With Liebherr LTMs

Heralded as a "Midwest success story" by Forbes, the growth of Columbus, Ohio, and its business district that runs the corridor through to Cincinnati, rolls on. The years-long construction boom is expected to continue well through 2019, and all sectors are seeing growth, from retail and residential to medical and education to municipal, industrial and utilities.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LpBlVK via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Weitz Breaks Ground on 2nd Arizona State Veteran Home

The Weitz Company and Arizona Department of Veterans' Services celebrated the groundbreaking of a second veteran home in Yuma, Arizona. The two organizations broke ground June 1 on a separate veteran home in Flagstaff, Ariz. Both projects are part of a vision the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services implemented to increase independent and assisted living options to support and care for military veterans throughout Arizona.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ldg3yE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Compass Begins Construction of Data Centers in Phoenix

Compass Datacenters has begun construction of the first two data centers on its campus in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear, Ariz. The two buildings will deliver a combined 72 MW of IT load, and construction is projected to be completed in Q4 2019. The master plan for the first series of buildings on the campus will deliver 144 MW of IT load, with the campus capable of growth up to 350 MW with an on-site 230kV substation.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ld7Uu2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mesa City Council Approves Potential Google Data Center

The Mesa City Council approved a development agreement with the multinational technology and Internet services giant, Google. That agreement outlines a potential project which would include a data center and accessory office facilities. "Mesa would be pleased to welcome a global leader in innovation like Google to our community.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lmsnwU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Second Allotment Means $13.9M in Grants to 13 Airports

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $495 million in airport infrastructure grants, the second allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lmszw8 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ADOT Project Receives Sustainable Infrastructure Award

The Arizona Department of Transportation has won an award for using cutting-edge data collection and modeling for a U.S. 160 bridge project that created a sustainable, resilient solution to erosion from a meandering creek on the Navajo Nation. Arizona State University's Metis Center for Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering selected ADOT's Laguna Creek Bridge improvement as one the recipients of its 2019 Sustainable Infrastructure Awards.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lgVhhV via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

CAC, Sundt Receive Award

Central Arizona College was recently named a 2019 Gold Circle of Excellence award winner by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for its entry, "Central Arizona College & Sundt Construction: Education at the Speed of Industry." Each year the CASE Circle of Excellence Awards, recognize hundreds of institutions who have implemented innovative, inspiring and creative ideas that have a lasting impact and deliver extraordinary results.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2jIHPCZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Pinnacle Peak Road Bridge Construction Gears Up Along I-17

A new bridge to carry Pinnacle Peak Road traffic over Interstate 17 will start to take shape over the next month as part of improvements coming to north Phoenix. The Arizona Department of Transportation's $50 million project is designed to improve traffic flow and safety by rebuilding the I-17 older interchanges at both Pinnacle Peak and Happy Valley roads.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2jIHCjb via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IEA Announces Wind Contracts

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc. ("IEA" or the "Company"), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, announced two new wind energy project awards valued at approximately $150 million. One award is for construction of the Las Majadas Wind Farm in Willacy County, southern Texas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2jIHLmJ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Terramac Appoints Vantage Equipment as New York Dealer

Terramac, a manufacturer of rubber track crawler carriers, expanded its representation in the North American market to include Vantage Equipment as part of its dealer network. Vantage Equipment will represent the versatile Terramac product line in New York. "Vantage Equipment has historically been a leading provider of rubber-tired articulated trucks, but more of our customers are requiring machines that can work on environmentally sensitive job sites," said Todd Kaley, vice president of sales at Vantage Equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lyzzG4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hettinger Comes Out of Retirement, Builds New Company

Some folks count the days until they're able to retire, while others retire and then count the days until they can go back to work again. Mark Hettinger, co-owner of M&G Contractors of New Braunfels, Texas, fits firmly into the second category. After selling a company that he founded in Gillette, Wyo., and grew to be one of the largest pipeline contractors in the west, Hettinger planned to do what most people would — retire and move south.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lvCsYa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vermeer D40x55DR Solves Big Problem

When the discovery of flint rock threatened a gas pipeline project outside of San Antonio, Texas, M&G Contractors turned to Vermeer's D40x55DR S3 Navigator horizontal directional drill (HDD) to complete the job. "We were running a month past due," recalled Mark Hettinger, M&G president. "The flint rock just under the surface was slowing us down and ripping up teeth on our Vermeer T855 trencher at a very expensive rate." After the rock chewed up $3000 worth of teeth in about five minutes, the contractor looked at options.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lyzVMU via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Archer Western Tops Out AMLI Fountain Place in Dallas

Archer Western and AMLI Residential achieved a construction milestone and performed its final concrete pour atop AMLI Fountain Place, a new residential high-rise on the north side of downtown Dallas. The new 45-story apartment community resides next to the highly regarded Fountain Place, designed by the late, famed architect I.M.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lajOVH via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

ExxonMobil Expands Beaumont Plant, Increases Capacity

ExxonMobil has begun construction on a new crude unit at its Beaumont, Texas, refinery that will increase capacity by more than 65 percent, or 250,000 barrels a day. "This project is part of ExxonMobil's larger ‘Growing the Gulf' initiative, a series of refining and chemical expansion projects across Texas and Louisiana," said Emily Russell, ExxonMobil public and government affairs advisor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lajN45 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Notice of Availability of FONSI for I-35E in Ellis County

This notice is to advise the public that TxDOT has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed interchange improvements on I-35E from U.S. 77 South to U.S. 77 North in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas. The proposed I-35E Frontage Roads project would reconstruct and widen the existing frontage roads; convert all two-way operations to one-way operations; and make all of the frontage roads continuous along the entire project.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ld8ata via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Webber Wins $63.8M I-35 Expansion Project

Webber LLC was the low bidder for the Texas Department of Transportation project on IH 35 in Comal County. The project was bid at $63.8 million and will be built in 25 months. The project consists on the reconstruction of 6.2 mi. of IH 35 and its frontage roads on the north side of New Braunfels, Texas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lajKVX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Construction Starts on I-35 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard

TxDOT representatives joined local elected officials, including U.S. Representative John Carter's office, State Representative Terry Wilson, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell Jr., Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey and Jarrell Mayor Larry Bush to break ground on the I-35 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard project in Williamson County.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2ld88S4 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

New Pipelines to Connect U.S. Rockies, Cushing to Port of Corpus Christi

On June 10, 2019, Phillips 66 announced two separate 50/50 joint ventures to proceed with construction of two new pipelines, the Liberty Pipeline (with Bridger Pipeline LLC) and the Red Oak Pipeline (with Plains All American Pipeline). "The [Liberty] Pipeline adds to our integrated infrastructure network that serves the key shale oil producing regions with connectivity to major Gulf Coast market centers," said Greg Garland, chairman and chief executive officer of Phillips 66.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lbU6Aa via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Port of Brownsville Reaches Milestone in Deepening Project

The Port of Brownsville is closer to deepening the Brownsville Ship Channel after receiving a key permit June 6 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to advance the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project (BIH) to its construction phase. The USACE permit is the latest milestone in the port's effort to deepen the ship channel from 42 to 52 ft., resulting in significant navigational safety improvements for commercial shipping in South Texas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2la0Z4Z via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Houston Spaceport Celebrates Phase 1 Ground Breaking

What began as a concept four years ago took its official first steps toward concrete reality with a ground-breaking ceremony on June 26, 2019, to celebrate work on Phase 1 of the Houston Spaceport at Ellington Airport. Representatives from the Houston Airport System, Houston City Council, the Federal Aviation Administration and community and project partners were on hand to celebrate the beginning of work on the development of 154 acres in Phase 1.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lbU3Eu via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

USACE Awards Granite $39M Dam Project in Texas

Granite (GVA) has been awarded a $39 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for modifications to the Lewisville Dam in Lewisville, Texas. Granite will book the project into its second quarter 2019 backlog. Scope of work includes the construction of upstream embankment modifications, crest road improvements, conduit filter, waterline relocations, seepage collection systems, improved roadway system and associated work.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2la0VCh via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

IDP Supplies Potain Cranes for Major New Development in Egypt

More than 35 Potain tower cranes are working on the construction of the New El Alamein City, an urban development being built on Egypt's northern coast. The cranes were sold by International Development Programmes (IDP), Potain's dealer for Egypt. The high-profile project will offer year-round living and accommodate a population of more than 3 million across an area of approximately 52,000 acres.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lbXnPL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Infrastructure, Energy Announce Wind Contracts

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc. ("IEA" or the "Company"), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, announced two new wind energy project awards valued at approximately $150 million. One award is for construction of the Las Majadas Wind Farm in Willacy County, southern Texas.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lbXHxX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Google Plans Office Space, Data Center in Midlothian

Austin has been home to Google for more than a decade and the company is extending its commitment to the state with a new data center in Midlothian, and the lease of two new buildings for its Austin workforce. These new commitments are part of a larger $13 billion investment in offices and data centers across the United States, which was announced earlier in 2019.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2lapoXY via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Boss Snowplow Redesigns Snowrator

Boss Products, a division of The Toro Company, acquired the Snowrator brand in March 2018 and set about a redesign to take the one-of-a-kind product from good to great. Using its more than 30 years of experience in snowplow design, Boss re-engineered the Snowrator to maximize the performance and reliability of this multi-tasking, labor-saving solution for snow and ice contractors.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30xakmP via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ring Power Hosts Cat Operator Challenge in Tampa, Florida

The best-of-the-best heavy equipment operators in central and north Florida descended on Ring Power CAT for a two-day operator challenge June 19 and 20 at the company's Tampa, Fla., location. On both days, the overall challenge event provided friendly competition among operators from various construction companies, opportunities to see and operate the newest Caterpillar products, win some great prizes and enjoy a catered barbeque lunch with representatives of Ring Power and Caterpillar.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JyLjSE via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Shawmut Equipment Expands Operations in Atlantic Canada

Shawmut Equipment of Canada Inc. recently opened the doors of its new facility located in the Halifax, Nova Scotia, area, where its customer base and business volume has been constantly expanding. To meet the increased demand for products and services, Shawmut decided to open an additional location to better serve its customers.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YVLyMG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Upgrading Fort Pierce, Florida's Kings Highway

Built in the 1970s, 3.417 mi. of Kings Highway from south of State Road 70 to north of the I-95 overpass are being rebuilt by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and the road near the city of Fort Pierce (Saint Lucie County) is being expanded to two lanes in each direction with a 30-ft. wide grass median between the north-south lanes.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Gf5ItX via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Carolina Cat Showcases Next Gen Equipment at Charlotte Area Event

On June 12 and 13, Carolina Cat hosted consecutive demo days for customers in the Charlotte, N.C., region featuring Caterpillar's latest and greatest in new technology. More than 400 people attended the two-day event, which showcased Cat's Next Generation equipment lines spread out over approximately 20 acres.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2jSvo7L via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Atlanta Auction Attracts 3,300 Bidders

More than 3,300 bidders participated online and in person at Ritchie Bros.' multi-million dollar unreserved public equipment auction in Atlanta, Ga., on June 26, 2019. With bidders from 54 countries, approximately 72 percent of the equipment in the auction was sold to out-of-state buyers, from as far away as Austria, New Zealand and Vietnam.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JxUByf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vulcan Materials Hosts Quarry Crusher Run National Series

Vulcan Materials Company is hosting the "Vulcan Quarry Crusher Run National Series" in locations across the United States. Routes include access to working quarries and take runners down paths with an average grade of 10 percent, past granite cliffs to the quarry floor. The distance from quarry floor to the finish is between 400 and 600 feet.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2jDpaZf via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Delaware Senate Approves Construction, Transportation Budget

DOVER, DEL. (AP) Delaware's state Senate has approved a capital budget of $863 million for construction and transportation projects in the fiscal year starting Monday. The spending plan approved unanimously on June 27 is significantly more than the $678.6 million proposed by Democratic Gov. John Carney in January, and $46 million higher than the current capital budget.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Lng8f3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Statement of Gateway Program Development Corporation Trustees on NY-NJ Passage of Bi-State GDC Legislation

The following can be attributed to Jerry Zaro, Chairman, Anthony R. Coscia, Vice-Chairman, and Steven M. Cohen, New York Trustee of the Gateway Program Development Corporation. "The Gateway Program Development Corporation (GDC) thanks Govs. Phil Murphy and Andrew Cuomo, the legislative leaders and members in New Jersey and New York, as well as GDC and partner staff, for their hard work in passing the bi-state Gateway Development Commission Act.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JHpxuD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Greenlights $60M Hotel Project

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh announced June 18 that it will break ground on a $60 million North Shore hotel later this summer. The seven-story, four-star property will be called The Landing Hotel Pittsburgh and will include 219 guest rooms. The hotel will attach to the existing casino on the east facade, facing the Carnegie Science Center.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2k2sWeG via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

MassDOT, MBTA OK Five-Year $18.3B Capital Investment Plan

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board of Directors and MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board today voted to approve the five-year $18.3 billion MassDOT and MBTA Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, an increase of approximately $1 billion over the last five-year CIP.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JKt638 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere Construction & Forestry Builds New Illinois Training Facility

John Deere recently completed the construction of a 7,500 sq. ft. facility in Coal Valley, Ill., to better meet internal training demands, along with supporting customer visits and events. The building is part of the Construction & Forestry Training Campus and includes three classrooms that can be used separately for training purposes, or combined to hold more than 250 people for larger events.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2jZJ4h2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Judge Clears Path for $1B Railroad Bridge Plan

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) A federal judge has cleared the way for state and federal transportation officials to move forward with a $1.1 billion project to replace a 122-year-old movable railroad bridge in Norwalk. U.S. District Court Judge Stefan Underhill ruled against opponents of the plan, who argued in a lawsuit that there are cheaper alternatives for replacing or fixing the span.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XSxaUi via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

John Deere, PING Collaborate for Big Hole-in-One

Golf fans in attendance of the PGA's annual John Deere Classic have lately grown accustomed to seeing some of the sport's most unique and user-friendly displays situated between the tee boxes and rolling greens of TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. With John Deere's headquarters located just miles down the road from the course in nearby Moline, Ill., the agriculture and construction equipment manufacturer has fully capitalized on its advantageous demographic positioning by bringing along some of its most ambitious and imaginative creations for all to see.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30x79M2 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

East and West Coast Companies Join SEAA'S Training Network

Four companies have joined SEAA's network of Craft Training providers, offering SEAA/NCCER training and assessments. Participation in the program provides SEAA member companies with access to nationally recognized credentials for ironworkers. Because of SEAA's affiliation with NCCER, members also have access to the dozens of other construction craft training materials, assessments, and certifications.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2Lguu0M via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Alabama Work Zone Crashes Higher Than National Average

According to the findings of the Associated General Contractors of America's recently published study on highway work zones nationwide, road crews in the state of Alabama have experienced five percent more vehicle crashes on job sites than the national average. Seventy-three percent of Alabama highway contractors reported to AGC that car accidents had occurred in their construction zones over the past year, while that figure was 67 percent for the entire country.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2xHtKZZ via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hoover, Alabama's New Skilled Trades Academy Nearing Debut

As students in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover, Ala., look ahead to the new school year, some are preparing for a unique opportunity that takes them out of the traditional classroom. The new Skilled Trades Academy debuts in August at the Riverchase Career Connection Center (RC3). "The Skilled Trades Academy has many different career choices that I could possibly enjoy, but the one that really caught my eye is HVAC," said 17-year-old Darrien "DC" Lockhart.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2SadyJO via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Eric Knopsnyder Appointed Marketing Director of Riggs Industries

One of the largest family-owned businesses in Somerset County, Pa., announced that it has hired Eric Knopsnyder as director of marketing of Riggs Industries Inc. He will be replacing Shahira Hoffman who will be retiring later this year after serving 20 years with the company. Knopsnyder brings more than 20 years of experience in journalism including editor, sports editor and most recently digital media editor.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LR3OmL via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Vacuworx Announced New Hires, Promotions

Vacuworx has announced the promotion of two employees and three new hires as it expands the marketing and strategy teams in support of global growth. A manufacturer of vacuum lifting technology, Vacuworx is celebrating 20 years of building an industry this year. The company is reinforcing a commitment to its core business in the oil and gas trades, while continuing to expand product lines for diversification into emerging markets.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XGFQ4U via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Mack Trucks Builds 100,000th Truck With Mack GuardDog Connect

Mack Trucks reached a significant milestone in its connected truck journey by building the 100,000th truck equipped with its Mack GuardDog Connect integrated telematics solution. Mack GuardDog Connect, which was first launched in 2014, is a proactive diagnostic and repair planning solution that monitors a truck's critical fault codes that could lead to unplanned downtime, and also is the enabling technology for Mack Over The Air remote software and parameter updates.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LMVVyB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Perkins Ecoplus Oil Filters Enable a Quick and Clean Change

Perkins has extended its Perkins Ecoplus range of filters with the addition of a newly designed oil filter. The Perkins Ecoplus oil filter has been fitted on the new EU Stage V Perkins Syncro 3.6 and 2.8 liter engines. Previously utilizing a spin-on oil filter across its engine range, Perkins has taken the opportunity to upgrade the filter as part of the design work undertaken on the new engine range.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2LgQNU1 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Lane Quick Joins Telsmith as Southeast Regional Part Sales Representative

Telsmith Inc. , a manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, announced its recent hire of Lane Quick, who joins as the regional part sales representative of the southeast region covering Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. "As part of our efforts to increase our southeast U.S.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XLaGcN via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Dragline Crane Replaced By Super-Long-Reach Excavator

Raymond Hixson started running a dragline crane at his family's sand and gravel quarry when he was 17 years old. He's 75 now. As the next generation took over Hixson Sand & Gravel in Garrett, Ind., they faced a common dilemma for rural dragline crane owners: How do you find and hire an experienced dragline crane operator? "It's a skill to run a dragline crane, and those gentlemen are becoming far and few between anymore," said Robin Hixson, Raymond's daughter and the company's office manager.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JETPy3 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Franklin Equipment Holds Skid Steer Rodeo in Indianapolis

Franklin Equipment held the second of the company's touring skid steer rodeo events June 20, 2019, at its Indianapolis location. Franklin will host five qualifying rodeo events, held in Indianapolis, Wisconsin, Ohio and Tennessee that will send a total of 10 contestants to the skid steer rodeo finals competition on Oct.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XXVHLF via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Ritchie Holds Its Largest-Ever Two-Day Sale in Columbus

Ritchie Bros.' two-day auction, held at the company's Columbus, Ohio, facility June 27 and 28, 2019, was the company's largest ever two-day auction. In all, more than 5,000 items sold at the pipeline construction auction for a total exceeding $93 million. A key equipment category at the sale was a fleet of 138 pipelayers, which sold in just two hours for $45 million.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30yHBhD via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Emery Sapp & Sons Continues to Grow

Billy Sapp, 24 at the time, started Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) in Columbia, Mo., in 1972 with his brother Elvin, 34, and his father Emery. The construction company for which department of transportation work accounts for about 50 percent of annual revenues, started with one piece of equipment and one employee with a focus on water and sewer installation to one that has over 650 employee-owners.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2G6vuk5 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds Scott Morrish as Finance Manager

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. announced the addition of Scott Morrish to the finance team. He will report to K.S. Seo, CFO of Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. Morrish comes to Hyundai Construction Equipment with more than 23 years' experience in the equipment finance and leasing industry.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XAEPex via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Border Rents Joins Hyundai Construction Equipment's Growing North American Distribution Network

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of Border Rents. Border Rents has a long tradition of serving the state of Georgia. With the addition of this new dealership, Hyundai's North American network now includes more than 70 dealerships operating in over 150 locations, offering sales, service and parts for the full line of Hyundai excavators, wheel loaders, compaction rollers and other construction equipment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2JzwAp9 via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Work Resumes on Red Wing, Minn., Bridge Project

Finally, after a two month lay-off caused by high river levels, iron workers recently returned to work raising a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River between the city of Red Wing, Minn., and the western shoreline of Wisconsin. Rising river levels from early spring melting temperatures forced iron workers off the bridge site on March 18 after working a 24-hour schedule the previous week.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2XD8zaB via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Don Smock Holds Auction for Crossroads Excavating in Indiana

Don Smock Auction Company conducted a complete liquidation equipment auction June 21, 2019, for Crossroads Excavating and Construction, based in Winchester, Ind. Crossroads Excavating & Construction disbanded when two of the three partners elected to merge with another locally-owned construction firm and the third partner chose to branch out on his own.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/32fHj0N via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Wirtgen Quickly Promoted to 'Sarge' By Minnesota Paving Firm

Richard Carron has long been a proud veteran of the United States Army. The owner and president of Valley Paving Inc. in Shakopee, Minn., southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Carron served his country in the late 1960s during the Vietnam War. In 2019, his full-service paving and road construction company is celebrating 40 years in business as a veteran-owned establishment.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/30p3r6Y via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Potain MCT 85 at Work On a New Temple in India

Mumbai-based construction company Bhanu Construction is using a Potain MCT 85 crane to ensure on-time construction of a new temple in the town of Shirdi, India. The town is a spiritual center of India and most famous for being the home of Shirdi Sai Baba. "The Potain MCT 85 is performing excellently in terms of energy consumption and functionality," Darshan Bhanushali, director of Bhanu Construction, said.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2G2QVlS via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company

Southeastern Equipment Announces Staffing Updates

Southeastern Equipment Company announces that Brian Burket is the new regional sales manager for Southeastern's Michigan branches and Marty Clements is the new branch manager for the company's Burlington, Ky., location. Burket's responsibilities include managing the regional sales team while overseeing the parts and service departments of each individual Michigan branch.... from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246474 https://ift.tt/2YJhUKw via Inchiriere buldozere - Tuscher & Milas Company