Wed January 27, 2010
Asphalt Drum Mixers Provides Mineral Filler Silos to Supplement Aggregate Mixture
Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. offers stationary and self-erect mineral filler silos, which are compatible with both its own and similar competitive models of asphalt plants. When the amount of baghouse dust is insufficient for an aggregate mixture, the silo can add minerals to fill the void....
Thu January 28, 2010
Florida Paving Company Expands Into Mining Business
Tough economic times haven’t stopped Don (Rick) Mancil Jr. and Myra Smith from jumping into the material business. In August 2009, the pair took over ownership of the Vero Rock Mine, located in Vero Beach, Fla....
Thu January 14, 2010
City of Rochester Saves Money Using Hot Asphalt Patch
The city of Rochester's relationship with Bagela asphalt recyclers began with a magazine article. Don DeCarlo, the city's operations superintendent, saw the product advertised in a magazine and set out to find the company to get more information....
Jeff Winke - Fri January 01, 2010
Schneider Excavating Achieves Critical Base for Artificial Turf
“Our company slogan is, ’We dig your dirt,’” stated Steve Ristow, president of Schneider Excavating, Lannon, Wis. “It pretty much captures what we do.”Not quite. Schneider Excavating has established itself as being more than just the average dirt pusher....
Fri January 01, 2010
Asphalt Contractor Keeps 25 New Loaders Busy
Although they are used every day, the 25 skid steer loaders owned by Brooks Construction Company represent less than 5 percent of the cost of the organization’s equipment inventory. Nevertheless, the performance of these hard-working machines is closely monitored in order to maximize production and minimize downtime....
Fri December 18, 2009
Terex PR330 Multipurpose Mill Features Wide Wheel Stance
The Terex PR330 utility mill from Terex Roadbuilding features a wide 18 ft. 4 in. (5.6 m) wheel stance and a low center of gravity for sure-footed operation in the field. The 16-in. (40.6 cm) wide tracks of the PR330T deliver sturdier operation and better traction than other units with 9-in....
Wed December 16, 2009
Eagle Peak Rock & Paving Crushes Rocks Left Over From 1930s
During the famous 1849 Gold Rush, miners panned for gold in California streams. Many years later some enterprising companies took it to a new level by “panning” a number of river valleys in northern California with floating dredges....
Wed December 09, 2009
Ritchie Bros. to Conduct 2010 World of Concrete Charity Auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will be conducting the World of Concrete benefit auction in Las Vegas, Nev., on Feb. 4, 2010, starting at 1:00 p.m. All proceeds support the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) post-secondary education program, developed by its National Steering Committee (NSC)....
Wed December 02, 2009
Industry Support Enhances World of Asphalt Show Experience
Leading U.S. and worldwide industry organizations, including U.S. government agencies, are lending their support to the 2010 World of Asphalt Show & Conference. Industry events also have chosen to co-locate with the show, offering additional networking and education opportunities for attendees and exhibitors....
Sat November 28, 2009
Food, Fun, Iron Mark Yancey Open House in Kennesaw, Ga.
Yancey Bros. Co. held an open house Nov. 13 at its Kennesaw, Ga., branch location. A cool, but otherwise comfortable sunny day created a pleasant backdrop for customers, friends and family as they strolled around the grounds and facility checking out all that Yancey Bros....
