Jeff Winke - Wed January 27, 2016
Contractor Champions ‘Made in America'
In a sense, Mike Musto is the Captain America of the asphalt paving industry. Both Musto and Captain America are avowed patriots. And both work for the betterment of the American way of life. Captain America was born into existence when he was published by Marvel Comics and appeared in the first issue a full year before the Pearl Harbor attack....
Mon January 18, 2016
PCA Announces Inaugural 2016 Resilience Leadership Award Winners
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) has announced the 10 recipients of the inaugural 2016 Resilience Leadership Awards. The Resilience Leadership Awards recognize the individuals, organizations and projects that have advocated, communicated and showcased the benefits of durable construction and the importance of concrete in achieving resilience....
Mon January 18, 2016
Atlas Copco Launches Redesigned Road Construction Equipment Site
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment launched its redesigned road construction equipment Web site, Dynapac.com. The new site gives contractors and dealers an easily navigable, one-stop source for information and support for its complete line of compaction and paving equipment....
Mon January 18, 2016
Steady Increase in Sustainability of Asphalt Pavements
Nationwide, asphalt pavement mix producers continue to improve the sustainability profile of America's roads through the incorporation of recycled materials and the use of energy-saving warm-mix asphalt technologies....
Sean Donaghy - Wed January 06, 2016
Reclaimed Asphalt Industry Makes Crushing, Screening Units Star Players
Unless you've been living under a rock — no pun intended — you know that the reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) market is booming. And it makes sense. Even at the end of its initial service life, old asphalt pavement still has value....
Maury Bagwell - Mon May 18, 2015
Keys to Choosing Sealcoat Machinery For Your Business
Whether you’re starting a new business or looking to replace an older machine, the equipment you use can make a big difference to your bottom line. Choosing the right sealcoating equipment can increase your productivity, reduce maintenance time and give you a faster ROI....
Wed September 09, 2015
Caterpillar Adds High-Production B-Series Tandem Rollers to the Paving Products Machine Family
Caterpillar Inc. added high-production B-Series Tandem vibratory rollers that include the CB64B, CB66B, and CB68B models. These machines are 13 to 15.4 ton (12 to 14 t) compactors that feature wider drum widths, high-flow water spray system, increased operator comfort, and enhanced technology to help operators and machines perform at higher levels....
Tue November 03, 2015
Asphalt Paving Equipment Now Carries Midland Line
Asphalt Paving Equipment & Supplies has been named the full line Midland road widener dealer for Delaware and Maryland. Midland paving equipment will be available out of the company’s branches in Wilmington, Del., and Harbeson, Del....
Mon September 28, 2015
Vögele MT 3000-2i Offers Increased Performance
The newly designed MT 3000-2i material transfer vehicle from Vögele offers increased performance in material transfer vehicles for asphalt paving. This machine is designed with the contractor in mind for enhanced productivity, low operating costs and maneuverability, according to the manufacturer....
Mon September 28, 2015
Atlas Copco’s LT Compaction Tool Proves Successful With Its Customers
Atlas Copco has doubled sales of its LT rammer series as customers have embraced its ergonomic, user-friendly design, according to the manufacturer. The rammers are versatile compaction tools developed for work on cohesive and granular soils in a wide range of applications, such as repairs and improvements to trenches and foundations....
