Wed November 20, 2013
New York State Thruway Concrete Experiment Pays Off
The New York State Thruway wanted to experiment with unbonded concrete overlays. They chose a five mi. (8 km), four-lane section of Interstate 90 near Hamburg as their test section. Surianello General Concrete, based out of Buffalo, N.Y., won the bid to pave the 9 in....
Mon November 18, 2013
Toro Vibratory Plate Compactors
Toro’s lineup of vibratory plate compactors are designed with a base geometry, optimal eccentric placement, amplitude and VPMs that allow the unit to provide maximum compaction for stable, even surfaces....
Mon November 18, 2013
Toro TR-34 Trench Roller
The Toro TR-34 trench roller is designed with 15,709 lbs. of centrifugal force for optimum compaction on a single pass. Used for a variety of compaction needs from foundations to utility trenches or excavation work, the TR-34 can make tight turns and has the power needed for any job....
Tue November 19, 2013
B&B Paving — Building a Company That Builds Roads
Whether they are credited with inspiring, pushing, demanding or teaching, many construction company owners acknowledge the impact their fathers have had on their success. B&B Paving is no exception. A steadily growing paving contractor in Bangor, Maine, B&B is owned by Bruce Paradis, and his story begins as far away from construction as you can be....
Garrett Andrews - NEWS REVIEW - Thu November 14, 2013
Rare Paving Sight in Oregon
YONCALLA, Ore. (AP) To a larger city, receiving a grant to cover a $44,000 road project isn’t a big deal. But to Yoncalla, where falling timber revenue has meant crumbling infrastructure, it’s huge....
Wed October 30, 2013
Bomag’s BW138AC-5 Combination Roller Features Economizer
Bomag continues its product line expansion with the new 4.5 ton (4 t) BW138AC-5 roller. This 54-in. (137 cm)-wide model features a traditional vibratory steel drum in the front and four smooth pneumatic tires at the rear....
Wed October 30, 2013
Chicago Pneumatic Introduces Ride-On Asphalt Rollers to North American Marketplace
Brand new to the North American marketplace is Chicago Pneumatic Construction Equipment’s complete line of compact tandem asphalt rollers and soil compactors, available now from authorized distributors across North America....
Wed October 30, 2013
Volvo Introduces Performance Grade Pavers
The P8820C ABG tracked paver from Volvo Construction Equipment can pave widths up to 42.7 ft. (13 m), while the P7820C ABG paves up to 36 ft. (11 m). Both machines combine power and precision — delivering a perfectly smooth mat, even in demanding conditions, such as steep hills....
Wed October 30, 2013
Python Manufacturing Showcases Pothole Solution at APWA Exposition
This year at the APWA World Congress and Exposition, Python Manufacturing will be displaying its solution to the never-ending job of repairing potholes. The Python 5000 is a one-person operated pothole patcher that can permanently repair the average pothole in about two minutes....
Wed October 23, 2013
Asphalt Care Equipment Holds Open House Featuring Special Pricing
Asphalt Care Equipment held an open house Oct. 9 in Bensalem, Pa. Contractors and municipal crews from the Delaware Valley area and New Jersey stopped by to check out Asphalt Care Equipment’s wide array of paving equipment and supplies....
