Thu March 25, 2004
AKR Digs Deep for Rare Cars, Multimillion Dollar Homes
Where else but in exclusive Fairfield County, CT, should a home be built for rare cars and other vestiges of automotive excellence. AKR Excavating Inc., of Valhalla, NY, has been doing site prep for a $15-million car gallery, which, when completed, will be a 20,000-sq.-ft....
Tue November 18, 2003
Digging Beneath a New York City Landmark Church
When the Gothic-style Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church was built in 1873, its 286-ft. spire was the tallest in New York City.
When large-scale expansion was planned for this landmark, preserving and protecting it became the primary concern....
Craig Mongeau - Fri October 11, 2002
Sewer Plant Neighbors Rejoice Over Allied Hammer
How do you quadruple the capacity of a sewage treatment plant that’s nestled in the midst of high-priced suburban Philadelphia homes? Very quietly.
Montgomery Township, in Montgomery County, outside of Philadelphia, has experienced meteoric development over the past 10 years and the need to expand its sewage treatment facility has become vital....
Thu June 20, 2002
OSHA Names Stewart Burkhammer as Director of Construction Servicesv
Stewart Burkhammer, a long-time construction industry executive, is now heading OSHA’s Office of Construction Services. Burkhammer comes to OSHA after having served as principal vice president & manager for corporate environmental, safety and health services, at Bechtel Group of companies for the past 10 years.
"I am pleased to welcome Stew Burkhammer as Director of Construction Services," said OSHA Administrator John Henshaw....
Sat November 24, 2001
PWCE Endbreaker Presents Fantastic Finish for Alcoa
Doug von Borstel of Alcoa called upon Paul Wever Construction Equipment (PWCE) in Goodfield, IL, when faced with a safety issue in his aluminum manufacturing plant.
The heated aluminum flowing in the furnaces would form a crust that needed to be broken in order to keep the machines working efficiently....
Wed January 31, 2001
Team of Tramac V55 Hammers Reaches for the Sky
It takes a lot to make New Yorkers stand up and take notice. They’ve seen it all. But on a hot Saturday in July, with 54th Street (as much “mid-town” as you can get) closed to traffic, Manhattanites watched in amazement as more than 22 pieces of heavy equipment were hauled to the top (28th floor) of the Dorset Hotel, adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)....
Tue September 26, 2000
Triple Blade & Steel Hammers Out the Powersledge
Triple Blade & Steel (TB&S) of Forney, TX, is working with Universal Impact Technologies Inc. (UIT) of Cumming, GA, to make the Powersledge available to work sites throughout the Southwest.
UIT manufactures the Powersledge non-hydraulic concrete and demolition breaker to fit skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes and large excavators up to 30 tons (27 t) in size....
Wed July 05, 2000
Simple Design Yields Line of Efficient, Reliable Breakers
New technology doesn’t have to be complicated. In most cases, a streamlined design can yield the best results, according to Breaker Technology Inc. (BTI). Its full line of hydraulic breakers is constructed with only two internal moving parts....
Wed July 05, 2000
Tramac Covers Wider Flow Range With Model 140 Breaker
Tramac’s 140 hydraulic breaker offers an ideal combination of blow energy and blow frequency for increased productivity in trenching or demolition for backhoe loaders and large mini excavators from 4.1 to 11.7 metric tons (4.5 to 13 tons)....
Wed April 12, 2000
Indeco’s Redesign Extends Breaker Life Expectancy
Indeco of Stratford, CT, has announced the inclusion of a new quick-change, field-replaceable lower tool bushing for their 4,536-kilogram (10,000 lb.) class, MES 7000HD hydraulic breaker.
Indeco has developed two new concepts that extend the life of the tool....
