Arizona Department of Transportation - Tue May 22, 2018
ADOT Tests Pavement Treatment on San Joaquin Road
A 4.3-mi. section of San Joaquin Road between Old Ajo Highway and Milky Way Drive has been selected as a testing ground for several pavement treatments. Twelve different treatments will be tested for various factors to ascertain life-cycle return on investment leading to more cost-effective selection of pavement treatments for use in Pima County....
Thu May 10, 2018
W.I. Clark Hosts Annual Paving Seminar
The W.I. Clark Company recently hosted its annual paving seminar at its headquarters in Wallingford, Conn. As always, this is an all-day event that is fully catered and hosted by the W.I. Clark Company....
Wed May 09, 2018
Customers Drive Growth of Employee-Owned Firm
Ten years ago, when Silver Star Construction Co. Inc. became employee-owned, it gave more than 200 people a stake in their own business and future. Although the structure of the company changed, the leadership at the top remained the same....
Mon May 07, 2018
Reynolds-Warren Opens New Branch in Savannah Area
Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, based in Forest Park, Ga., recently opened its second full-service location in the Savannah suburb of Richmond Hill, Ga. The full-service branch is a two-story facility that includes six service bays, a complete parts stocking area, sales offices, parts counter and showroom area....
Mauldin - Mon May 07, 2018
Mauldin Adds 1350-C to Its Lineup
Mauldin Paving Products has introduced a new paver to its line of commercial pavers. The 1350-C has a standard working width of 4 to 8 ft. (1.2 to 2.4 m). Its small footprint and low clearance makes this machine perfect for a multitude of applications ranging from road shoulder, to utility trenches, to small paths, according to the manufacturer....
Mon April 30, 2018
Richmond Ready Mix — The Right Timing Is Key to Success for This Staten Island Concrete Supplier
There's a well-known adage that timing is everything. That maxim certainly applies to the first three whirlwind years of business for Richmond Ready Mix, located in Staten Island, N.Y. Co-owners Joe Garofalo and Scott D'Arco explained that the opportunity and timing were right for starting a new business in 2015....
Tue April 24, 2018
CSA Approaches 80 Years of Growth, Customer Service
When a tire manufacturer wants a test track built, it doesn't hire just any paving company to do the job. The parameters and specifications are rigorous and exacting, and few contractors can complete the challenge once, let alone multiple times....
Tue April 10, 2018
Modern Machinery Hosts Annual Paving Day in Kent, Washington
Modern Machinery held its annual Paving Day seminar at its Kent, Wash., location on Feb 23. Although the weather was less than cooperative, 92 attendees were on hand to hear the latest information on paving, milling and compaction practices and equipment....
Tue April 03, 2018
FPO Welcomes Guests to Annual Ohio Asphalt Expo in Columbus
Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) held its annual Ohio Asphalt Expo on March 20 to 21 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio. The event opened with a public agency forum and FPO membership breakfast and annual business meeting....
Mon March 19, 2018
Tracey Road Equipment Hosts Paving Professionals Workshop in Syracuse, N.Y.
Tracey Road Equipment held a Paving Professionals Workshop Feb. 7, 2018, at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y. The event, held for roadbuilding, maintenance and restoration contractors and for those who perform this type of work with municipalities, drew more than 150 attendees, despite the worst storm of the season (pre-registration for the event was strong at nearly 300 registrants.)The Paving Professionals Workshop featured five educational sessions:Asphalt paver functions, setup and adjustments, led by Richard Kramer of Roadtec;Automations grade & slope systems and practices, led by Gary Motak of Moba Automation:Screeds — applications, adjustments and issues, led Roadtec's Richard Kramer;Base preparation and milling for smoothness, presented by Charlie Butler of Roadtec; and Proper operation of a shuttle buggy, presented by Richard Kramer of Roadtec....
