Fri March 23, 2012
Asphalt Drum Mixers Offers Durable Cold Feed Bins
Offered in both stationary and portable designs, cold feed bins from Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM) are engineered and constructed for maximum durability. Built to withstand abrasive aggregates and other job site abuse, the bins are manufactured with all welded painted steel, industrial strength columns and end bracing to outlast other similar systems, according to the manufacturer....
Fri March 23, 2012
Concrete Work Advances Lake Mead Water Project
LAS VEGAS (AP) A massive marine concrete pouring operation on the windy waters of Lake Mead is marking a milestone in work to complete a new drinking water supply pipeline to Las Vegas. A flotilla of barges carried mixing trucks March 5 to a site about 2 mi....
Tue March 20, 2012
World of Asphalt and AGG1 2012 Shows Huge Success
The co-located World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo were held March 13-15 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. Leading companies showcased their newest products and technologies aimed at the aggregates, asphalt, pavement maintenance and traffic safety industry sectors....
Fri March 16, 2012
Volvo to Offer Updated Wedge-Lock Asphalt Screed
Volvo Construction Equipment has entered into a strategic alliance with Carlson Paving Products in an effort to further serve asphalt paving market needs and offer additional screed options for Volvo pavers....
Fri March 16, 2012
Dates Set for Terex Bid-Well Spring Paving Service Schools
Terex Roadbuilding has announced two spring paving service school dates for Terex Bid-Well automatic roller pavers and workbridges. The two-day training sessions are scheduled for April 26 and April 27, and May 2 and May 3....
Wed March 14, 2012
Bomag Economizer Soil Stiffness Indicator Removes Guesswork
Designed to deliver higher operating efficiency for midsize and heavy reversible plate compactors, Bomag’s Economizer feature provides real-time soil stiffness results. The new technology saves time and money by helping operators avoid making an unnecessary number of passes to complete compaction projects, according to the manufacturer....
Wed March 14, 2012
Bradco Cold Planer Adjusts for Precision Cutting
The Bradco cold planer by Paladin Construction Group, available in standard- and high-flow models, attaches to skid steers to mill asphalt and concrete surfaces in open and confined spaces. Its independent depth adjustment side plates allow for precise lapping and taper cuts, while the high rear spoil clearance reduces recirculation of material....
Wed March 14, 2012
CC&T Adds Rubble Master, Bagela Asphalt Recycler Lines
CC&T held a demonstration March 3 introducing the Rubble Master RM70GO! and the Bagela Asphalt Recycler to its customers at its Folcroft, Pa., location. The company recently added these two lines to its product offerings....
Mon January 30, 2012
Beating the IRI With Smooth Paving on an Ohio Highway
U.S. Route 24 was a two-lane highway through northwest Ohio. It’s a major shipping route, with trucks representing one third of the total volume of traffic. Safety of residential travelers was becoming a concern with such high truck volumes, so the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) developed a plan to expand U.S....
Wed March 07, 2012
The Road Connection to Discuss Highway Bill at World of Asphalt
The Road Connection will be holding a press conference at The World of Asphalt / AGG1 trade show on at 1:00 PM, March 14th, at booth 2299B to discuss the current situation on Capitol Hill regarding a long-term, comprehensive highway bill....
