CEG - Tue September 23, 2008
Starfish Adds Mauldin’s Mid-Sized 1750-C Paver to Fleet
With the equipment world all within walking distance at this year’s ConExpo-Con/AGG, Lew Najor went hunting for a new paver. Najor and his wife, Leigh, own Starfish Inc., a site development firm in Brewton, Ala....
Fri August 15, 2008
GOMACO’s Commander III Features New Roller Frame
The Wirtgen WR 2000 XL stabilizer/recycler is an updated model of the WR 2000 introduced in 2005. The WR 2000 XL adapts to North American requirements with an industry standard 8-ft.-wide (2.4 m) drum (instead of 6-ft....
Wed September 17, 2008
ARTBA to Host Conference With World of Asphalt Show
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) will host its 2009 “National Traffic Management and Work Zone Safety Conference” in conjunction with the 2009 World of Asphalt Show & Conference, March 9 to 12 in Orlando, Fla....
Tue July 22, 2008
Updated Sakai Rollers Designed to Achieve Density Faster
Sakai has introduced two new high-frequency, higher force vibratory asphalt rollers designed to achieve density faster regardless of mix design, while providing a smoother finish across the mat. The machines — SW880 with a 79-in....
Tue July 22, 2008
LeeBoy 400 Vibratory Roller Has Compaction Width of 44 In.
LeeBoy’s 400 vibratory roller gives government agencies and asphalt paving companies a versatile and effective compactor for small street, parking lot, driveway and other commercial paving applications....
Tue July 22, 2008
Bomag Redesigns 47-In. Single-Drum Vibratory Rollers
Bomag has redesigned its 47-in. (119 cm) single-drum vibratory rollers. With their compact design, the new BW124-40 series rollers are versatile and maneuverable, yet offer capabilities and features similar to larger models, according to the manufacturer....
Fri August 29, 2008
Little River Turnpike Improvements Completed by Capitol Paving of D.C.
Little River Turnpike motorists and pedestrians are now enjoying improved traffic flow and sidewalks between the city of Fairfax and Northern Virginia Community College due to a $10.6 million project by Capitol Paving of D.C....
Daniel C. Brown - Wed August 27, 2008
Paving Contractors Offer Warm Welcome to Warm Mix
Warm-mix asphalt is generating more avid interest than any other new or imported technology in this industry in recent memory. From coast to coast, dozens of road agencies and contractors are collaborating to do field demonstrations and test warm-mix performance....
Chuck MacDonald - Thu August 14, 2008
ATS Construction Takes on Asphalt Work in Lexington
There comes a time when you just have to give up on a road. That was the case for the concrete freeway where I-64 and I-75 split north of Lexington, Ky. Numerous patches and diamond grinds had been unsuccessful....
Fri July 18, 2008
Bomag Americas Seeks Oldest Working Roller in Oldies Contest
To celebrate 50 years of innovation, Bomag Americas Inc. is seeking the oldest operating Bomag roller in North America for its “Rollin’ with the Oldies” contest. The owner of the oldest roller will win a trip for two to Bomag’s world headquarters in scenic Boppard, Germany....
