Tue March 11, 2014
Volvo Tier IVi-Compliant P7110, P7170 Pavers Offer Maximum Versatility
Powered by a Volvo 235 hp (175 kW) Tier IVi-compliant D8 engine, the Volvo P7110 and P7170 pavers are more efficient than previous models, with decreased engine emissions and increased fuel efficiency....
Tue March 11, 2014
Caterpillar Adds AP255E Paver to Machine Family
The Caterpillar AP255E paver weighs in at 9,920 lb. (4,500 kg), allowing for easy transport with other equipment. The AP255E offers a versatile paving range for working in a variety of applications. The standard range is 55 in....
Tue March 11, 2014
Neal Manufacturing’s ESSP 550T, 750T Increase Efficiency
Neal Manufacturing, a division of Blastcrete Equipment Company and a manufacturer of sealcoating equipment, gives commercial contractors increased efficiency with its heavy-duty ESSP 550T and 750T trailer-mounted machines....
Tue March 11, 2014
Wirtgen W 210i, W 200i Offer Cold-Milling Performance
The Wirtgen W 210i and W 200i cold mills offer the same cold-milling performance as their established W 210 and W 200 predecessors, but are compliant with U.S. Tier IVi emissions requirements. Like their predecessors, new W 210i and W 200i feature a standard milling width of 79 in....
Jeff Winke - Tue March 11, 2014
Milling Machines Play Vital Role in Road Construction
The description of the equipment and process may not reveal the significant role that the asphalt milling machine plays in road construction, but it is key. The asphalt milling machine — also known as a cold planer, pavement planer, pavement recycler, or roto-mill — is a construction machine used to remove bituminous pavement or asphalt concrete from roadways....
Wed March 05, 2014
GOMACO Exhibits Largest Spread of Concrete Slipform Paving Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014
GOMACO has created the largest spread of concrete slipform paving equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014. They had 13 machines in their largest display ever, including the next generation GHP-2800 slipform paver and next generation Commander III....
Wed February 19, 2014
LA Workers Break Record for Largest Concrete Pour
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles project laying the foundation for the tallest building west of the Mississippi has broken the world record for the largest continuous concrete pour, a Guinness World Records adjudicator said Sunday....
Wed February 12, 2014
Bevilacqua Asphalt Earns NAPA’s Diamond Achievement Commendation
Uxbridge, Mass.-based Bevilacqua Asphalt has earned the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s (NAPA) Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Asphalt Plant/Site Operations. A program that recognizes responsible asphalt operation practices and cultivates good community relations, the Diamond Achievement Commendation is a proud accomplishment, according to company owner Steve Bevilacqua....
Mon February 10, 2014
ABC Launches Concrete Registered Apprenticeship Program
Associated Builders and Contractors Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter (ABC) will launch a new Concrete Finishers Training Program at the William L. Henry Training Center in Kulpsville, Pa. This program will be on a condensed schedule, taking place Monday through Friday, Jan....
Fri January 31, 2014
Neal Manufacturing Offers DA-350 Dual Applicator
The DA-350 dual applicator by Neal Manufacturing, a division of Blastcrete Equipment Company, is a highly mobile machine that provides two powerful ways to apply sealcoat — the spray method and squeegee method — in one machine....
