Mon April 12, 2010
Wirtgen W200 Asphalt Cold Miller Offers Three Engine Speeds
The new W 200 asphalt cold milling machine from Wirtgen America Inc. is a large but compact milling machine that can be equipped with milling drum assemblies of 59, 79, or 87 in. (150, 200 or 221 cm) working width....
Mon April 12, 2010
Hamm HD+ Asphalt Rollers Offer Much Improved Visibility
The HD+ Series of tandem asphalt rollers from Hamm Compaction Division of Wirtgen America Inc., is drawing attention from coast-to-coast. The HD+ 120 and HD+ 140 rollers — the first of the HD+ line — are articulated tandem rollers, with respective operating weights of 13.2 and 15.4 tons (12 and 14 t), and respective drum widths of 78 and 84 in....
Fri April 02, 2010
Kirby-Smith Paving Seminars Enhance Customer Support
Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc., the Wirtgen, Vogele, Hamm, Broce Broom, Rosco and LeeBoy dealer for Oklahoma and North Texas, sponsored two paving seminars on March 2 and 4, 2010. The first seminar was held at the Francis Tuttle Technological Center in Oklahoma City and the second took place at Tulsa Tech in Tulsa, Okla....
Tue March 23, 2010
JESCO to Carry LeeBoy, Rosco in Central, Northern N.J.
JESCO has expanded its product offering with the addition of LeeBoy and Rosco products. JESCO will now sell and service LeeBoy and Rosco’s full equipment line throughout central and northern New Jersey....
Mon March 22, 2010
NAPA Announces Winners of National Awards for Excellence in Asphalt Paving
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced the winners of its 2009 Quality in Construction Award for excellence in construction of an asphalt pavement. The companies received their awards during the association’s 55th annual meeting in Maui, Hawaii....
Fri March 05, 2010
World of Asphalt Draws Record-Breaking Attendance
The co-located 2010 World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo have just concluded a record-breaking run despite the lingering downturn. The shows, which were held Feb. 15 to 18, at the Duke Energy Center in downtown Cincinnati, posted record numbers for registrants, amount of exhibit space taken and number of education session tickets purchased....
Wed March 03, 2010
Women in Concrete Alliance Launched at World of Concrete
A new networking organization for women in the concrete industry was announced at World of Concrete in February. The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) debuted at the annual Women in Concrete breakfast and forum....
Fri February 19, 2010
Concrete Industry Management Program Raises $386,000 at Auction
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — raised $386,000 at its fifth annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on Feb....
Wed February 17, 2010
Concrete Industry Management Program Releases Annual Report
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management —released its 2008-2009 Annual Report....
Mon February 08, 2010
RMC Foundation Releases Sustainable Concrete Plant Guidelines
The RMC Research & Education Foundation has released a new tool for the concrete industry: Sustainable Concrete Plant Guidelines. The guidelines were developed by West Main Consultants and William C. Twitty Jr., with guidance from Lionel Lemay, senior vice president — sustainable construction, with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association....
