Fri February 17, 2012
Putzmeister Introduces 56Z Truck-Mounted Concrete Boom Pump
Putzmeister America Inc. will introduce its new, lightweight 56Z-meter truck-mounted concrete boom pump during 2012. The new pump’s compact design will offer a reduced unit weight and a smaller footprint, while accommodating a long-reaching boom, according to the manufacturer....
Mon February 20, 2012
Women in Concrete Alliance Announces Woman of Distinction Award Winner
The Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) — a networking organization for women in the concrete industry — has announced the winner of its second Woman of Distinction award. Kilah Engelke, apprenticeship coordinator of Milwaukee OPCMIA Local 599, was voted the winner of the award for her dedication to her craft and her commitment to her crew....
Mon February 13, 2012
Ritchie Bros., CIM Set New Record at World of Concrete Charity Auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers conducted two unreserved auctions in Las Vegas, Nev. in late January. The first auction, a charity event at World of Concrete on Jan. 25, generated $558,000 for Concrete Industry Management’s post secondary education program — a new record for the annual auction....
Fri February 10, 2012
World of Concrete 2012 Sees Increased Attendance
World of Concrete 2012 recently completed another successful show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 24 to 27. The well-known industry show launched a wide array of new products, equipment and events; presented more than 100 seminars in the Education and Certification Program; and provided valuable networking opportunities for exhibitors and attendees....
Fri February 03, 2012
Bomag 13-Ton Single-Drum Rollers Feature Dual Frequencies, Vertically Opening Engine Hoods
Featuring vertically opening engine hoods designed for easy access to engine and hydraulic components, Bomag’s BW213-40 Series single-drum vibratory rollers are ideal for a variety of site preparation applications, including highway construction and maintenance, airports, streets and subdivisions, parking lots and landfills....
Fri February 03, 2012
Bomag’s Half Lane Milling Machine Offers High Horsepower-Per-Cutting-Tooth Ratio
Featuring a high horsepower-per-cutting-tooth ratio, the Bomag BM2000/60-2 cold planer milling machine is designed to remove damaged or deteriorated asphalt surfaces from highways, streets and parking lots....
Fri January 27, 2012
Roadtec Releases New Tier IVi Pavers
Roadtec’s 10 ft. (3 m) standard asphalt paver models have received a major redesign, which comprises Tier IVi emission technology and many additional upgrades and improvements. The new pavers carry the designation “e” behind the model numbers and are called the RP-190e rubber-tired highway class paver and the RP-195e track highway class paver....
Thu December 20, 2012
SANY Concrete Pump Helps Complete Conveyor Services
Last August, small business owner Steve Cottingim began looking for cost effective solutions in his concrete business. Since 2004, Complete Conveyor Services had relied on its fleet of six conveyors to pour foundations for large wind towers, but that changed when the Newark, Illinois-based company took delivery of its first 40 yds....
Mon January 09, 2012
Atlas Copco, Dynapac Showcase Paving Equipment Lineup at Knoxville Event
Atlas Copco and Dynapac jointly hosted an open house in Knoxville, Tenn. The F1000W 10-ft. wheeled paver, the full line of tandem vibratory compactors and the CA362 single drum soil compactor were spotlighted at the event....
Wed January 04, 2012
World Of Concrete 2012 Reveals Top Three Winners in ’Crews That Rock’ Contest
To honor hardworking crews in the construction industry, World of Concrete created the “Crews That Rock” contest sponsored by BASF for WOC 2012. Crews submitted stories and photos of their amazing and inspiring projects from the past year for a chance to win a trip to the show, hotel stays, seminars and other exciting prizes....
