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J.D. Eckman Leads U.S. 422 Project in Pa.

By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

Motorists traveling from Valley Forge to Reading, Pa., on U.S. 422 should notice a difference when a current project under way is completed.

The $83 million project will completely replace 1.7 mi. of freeway that was built in the 1950s and two bridges between Evergreen Road at the Sanatoga interchange and Porter Road.

J.D. Eckman, based in Atglen, Pa., is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as the prime contractor for the project.

“The purpose is to extend the design life and improve the ride quality and safety of U.S. 422

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If You’re Building It, They Will Come

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By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

The construction industry remains wide open and inviting for just about anyone seriously considering a rewarding career opportunity. The jobs are plentiful and employers are hot to hire committed workers. In fact, contractors are working hard to come up with new and inventive ways to attract and retain young skilled workers not only in the field but in the office. That’s encouraging news for those charting a career path.

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8 CREWS BRING DOWN LARGEST SPAN OF COLLAPSED KEY BRIDGE

Crews set off a chain of carefully placed explosives May 13 to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, and with a boom and a splash, the mangled steel trusses came crashing down.

14 BUCKLEY, PENNDOT RESTORE I-95 TO USEFULNESS IN PA.

The Pennsylvania construction industry stepped forward when disaster struck last year. A tanker truck overturned on I-95 in Philadelphia. The explosion was so intense that steel, including rebar and concrete were incinerated.

16 WEBUILD READY TO REBUILD COLLAPSED BALTIMORE BRIDGE

A new, safe and innovative cable-stayed bridge to redefine the entrance to the historic port of Baltimore City, a key hub for American logistics. This is the project presented pro bono by Webuild, with its U.S. subsidiary Lane.

18 LOWER MANHATTAN’S $200M BATTERY COASTAL PROJECT BREAKS GROUND

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other local officials broke ground May 6 on the Battery Coastal Resilience Project, a $200 million effort to protect Lower Manhattan from coastal storms and other impacts of climate change.

20 ALL ISLAND EQUIPMENT HOSTS MECALAC ROAD SHOW

Mecalac’s Road Show event made another stop April 17, 2024, at All Island Equipment in Babylon, N.Y. More than 200 visitors from across the New York metropolitan area attended the event.

22 WESTCHESTER TRACTOR HOLDS OPEN HOUSE IN BREWSTER, N.Y.

An enthusiastic crowd of more than 450 people were in attendance and all were given the opportunity to enjoy a great barbecue lunch, fresh soft-serve ice cream, as well as equipment displays and demonstrations.

24 VOLVO PERFORMS, TRANSFORMS DURING FIRST QUARTER OF 2024

Volvo CE is proving its commitment to perform and transform, delivering for its customers for today and tomorrow, while it feels the effects of the industry downturn.

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VOLVO CE BROADENS ITS SERVICES COMMITMENT WITH VIZALOGIX

Volvo CE has taken a 22 percent ownership stake in VizaLogix, a U.S.-based software-as-a-service company specializing in digital, brand-neutral solutions for machine monitoring, servicing and tech support in multiple industries.

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DEALER IMPROVES HYDRAULIC HOSE MAKING CAPABILITY IN N.H.

Chadwick-BaRoss recently announced that it made a significant investment in its hydraulic hose manufacturing capabilities at its Concord, N.H., facility. The purchase created an opportunity for the company to improve customer service.

32 EARTHBORNE JCB HOSTS DIGATRON ‘MONSTER PRE-JAM’ EVENT

Earthborne JCB hosted a “Monster Pre-Jam,” May 2, 2024, at its Warrington, Pa., facility, featuring the JCB DIGatron monster truck. The event was held ahead of Monster Jam at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on May 4.

38 SEVERAL MAJOR PROJECTS IN W. VA. TO BE COMPLETE BY SPRING OF 2025

Three major long-term highway projects undertaken by the West Virginia Division of Highways are nearing completion later this year or in early 2025 with the promise to improve safety and driving conditions for decades to come.

42 JADE CREEK SECURES $499M FROM USACE FOR BALTIMORE PROJECT

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Crews Bring Down Largest Span of Collapsed Key Bridge

Salvors with the Unified Command prepare charges for upcoming precision cuts to remove section 4 from the port side of the bow of the

Crews set off a chain of carefully placed explosives May 13 to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, and with a boom and a splash, the mangled steel trusses came crashing down into the Patapsco River below.

The explosives flashed orange and let off plumes of black smoke upon detonation, the Associated Press reported. The longest trusses toppled away from the grounded Dali container ship and slid off its bow, sending a wall of water splashing back toward the vessel.

It marked a major step in freeing the Dali, which has been stuck among the wreckage since it lost power and crashed into one of the bridge’s support columns shortly after leaving its moorings in Baltimore on March 26.

Maersk, the Danish shipping giant, had chartered the Dali for a planned trip from Baltimore to Sri Lanka, but the ship did not get far. Its crew sent a mayday call saying they had lost power and had no control of the steering system. Minutes later, the ship rammed into the bridge.

The resulting collapse killed six construction workers and halted most maritime traffic through Baltimore’s busy port. The controlled demolition will allow the Dali to be refloated and restore normal traffic through the port, which will provide relief for thousands of dock workers, truckers and small

business owners who have seen their jobs impacted by the closure.

State and federal officials have commended the salvage crews and other members of the cleanup operation who helped recover the remains of the six workers killed.

All of the victims were Latino immigrants who came to the United States for job opportunities. They were filling potholes on an overnight shift when the bridge was destroyed.

Bridge Demolition Is Just One Step in Process

Officials told the AP that the detonation went as planned. The next step in the dynamic cleanup process is to assess the few remaining trusses on Dali’s bow and make sure none of the underwater wreckage is preventing the ship from being refloated and moved.

“It’s a lot like peeling back an onion,” said Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Officials expected to refloat the ship within a few days of the detonation, the AP learned, after which three or four tugboats will guide it to a nearby terminal at the port where it will likely remain for a several weeks while undergoing temporary repairs. Later, the Dali will be moved to a shipyard for more substantial work.

“This was a very big milestone for our

progression forward,” Col. Estee Pinchasin, Baltimore District Commander for the USACE, said in the immediate aftermath of the demolition. She added that crews do not anticipate having to use any more explosives.

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The Dali’s crew remained on board the ship during the detonation, and no injuries or problems were reported, according to Capt. David O’Connell, commander of the Port of Baltimore.

The crew members have not been allowed to leave the grounded vessel since the disaster. They have used the time to busily maintain the Singapore-flagged ship and assist investigators. Of the crew members, 20 are from India and one is Sri Lankan.

‘Surgical Precision’ Removes Steel Trusses

Engineers spent weeks preparing to use explosives to break down the span, which was an estimated 500 ft. long and a weight of up to 600 tons. The demolition was postponed one day because of thunderstorms.

“This is a best practice,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said at a news conference prior to the bridge span’s demolition, noting that there have been no injuries during the

cleanup to date. “Safety in this operation is our top priority.”

Fire teams were stationed in the area during the explosion in case of any problematic flying sparks, officials told the AP.

In a videographic, authorities said engineers were using precision cuts to control how the trusses break down. The method allows for “surgical precision” and is one of the safest and most efficient ways to remove steel under a high level of tension.

Hydraulic grabbers will now lift the broken sections of steel onto barges.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FBI are conducting investigations into the bridge collapse. The AP reported that the NTSB investigation is focusing on the ship’s electrical system.

Officials told the AP that the operation remains on track to reopen the port’s 50-ft.deep draft channel by the end of May.

Until then, crews have established a temporary channel that is slightly shallower, allowing 365 commercial vessels to pass through the Port of Baltimore in recent weeks. The complex normally processes more cars and farm equipment than any other in the country. 

(All photos courtesy of Christopher Rosario/U.S. Army Corps)

M/V DALI during the Key Bridge Response 2024.

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Buckley, PennDOT Restore I-95 to Usefulness in Philly

By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

When disaster strikes, some walk away. Others step forward. The Pennsylvania construction industry stepped forward when disaster struck on June 11 last year. A tanker truck overturned on I-95 just north of downtown Philadelphia. The explosion was so intense that steel, including rebar and concrete were incinerated.

PennDOT and contractors beat nearly impossible deadlines to build a temporary road within two weeks.

Harold Windisch, assistant district executive for construction of PennDOT, has been overseeing the permanent solution, one that will adequately handle the 160,000 vehicles that drive this section daily. Windisch, and the team led by local company, Buckley Construction, have been pushing to have the new road open by Memorial Day.

Chad Lavallee, construction supervisor and engineer of Buckley, has led a construction team that is set to finish the job in less than a year. The Buckley team has a few mini-projects before the rebuilt interchange is ready.

In the past couple of months, the Buckley team has been working on bridge decks and ramp repairs so that traffic can be shifted into its final position.

The construction team discovered during their work that the intense heat of the explosion melted the drainpipes under the Cottman Avenue ramp. Workers have installed a new drainage system. In the past couple of months, the Buckley team has been working on bridge decks and ramp repairs so that traffic can be shifted into its final position.

One decision that made this racehorse schedule possible was to use an unusual aggregate. Some exit ramps were going to have to be replaced for the new road, but utility lines lay close to the surface. The weight from traditional paving methods could endanger the crucial lines. Deadline pressures would not allow workers to move utilities.

The solution was to bring in Ultra-Light Foamed Glass Aggregates (UL-FGA) made from recycled glass. AeroAggregates, based in nearby Eddystone, provided the aggregate material. The UL-FGA aggregate was 85 percent lighter than traditional gravel or rock aggregate and was available for the compressed timetable of the project.

“We had used the UL-FGA before on other jobs,” said Lavallee. “It required only a little compaction, and we could work with it in the rain. So, it was a big time saver, which has been very important on this project.”

Another time saver presented when workers did corings on the bridge abutments and

discovered they were still solid. Building new bridge abutments would have required new piles, rebar and concrete. “We were able to move ahead by using a hydraulic grinding process to chip away at the surface and replace the damaged rebar and concrete,” said Lavallee.

HNTB employed a robot water jet for hydro demolition for the project. The machine shot water at 40,000 psi to flush out the damaged cement, a time saver over using a more traditional chipping gun.

“We were also able to use precast concrete in repairing the bridge,” said Lavallee. “This was another big time saver. In everything we did, however, we kept safety as a high priority.”

Gravix and Faddis Concrete provided the precast materials.

SJA Construction handled the paving, replacing the burned-out concrete road with asphalt — 15 in. thick — to match the previous road. The paving team topped the asphalt with an open-graded friction course to keep rainwater off the surface of the road. Workers added other safety features including coating the road with epoxy to provide more friction for vehicles making the difficult 90-degree turn on the exit ramp.

The construction team did not fireproof the underside of the bridge as this would pre-

vent safety inspectors from examining the new bridge.

While the construction team was finding new ways to move the job ahead efficiently, PennDOT was finding some supply-chain surprises.

“We immediately began ordering supplies, knowing there would be supply chain issues,” said Windisch. “When ordering steel beams, the delivery dates can be five weeks, sometimes double that.”

One of his early surprises was from a steel fabricator located not far away in Lancaster, Pa.

“The company already had steel beams, 105-feet long, produced and ready for a job that would not be moving ahead until later in the year.”

Girder plates, joints and other necessities also were available. The construction team used a Putzmeister telebelt with its telescoping arm to place the aggregate exactly where needed. This piece of equipment saved the team time and improved the accuracy of the placement.

While materials were being ordered and contractors selected, traffic planners were busy trying to figure out how to keep traffic moving. A temporary road would not be able to handle all the traffic. Of course, a city the size of Philadelphia has many alternate paths

than just the interstate.

“Our overall traffic control system was challenging to get motorists around the burned-out section,” said Windisch. “We added lanes to some ramps and roads. We also had great cooperation from city and state police to make it all happen.”

PennDOT set up 28 message boards to keep motorists informed and used major thoroughfares like Roosevelt Boulevard, Route 1 and Cottman Avenue to carry heavier traffic burdens than normal.

Buckley’s construction team noted that the workers had more than just deadline pressure on them.

“Many important people were watching us, including Gov. Shapiro, Pres. Biden and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg,” said Lavallee. “I learned how interested people were in our project when I found out that a live feed and Instagram posts of our progress had been seen by some 400,000 people. They even showed a clip of our work on the Jumbotron at the Phillies’ baseball game.”

The construction team used more than 30 machines on the job to accomplish six months of work in two weekends. The machinery included a Komatsu 1250 excavator, Cat 395 crawler excavator, Cat 374 excavator, Cat 349 excavator and five haul trucks.  CEG

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Webuild Ready to Rebuild Collapsed Baltimore Bridge

A new, safe and innovative cable-stayed bridge to redefine the entrance to the historic port of Baltimore City, a key hub for American logistics. This is the project presented pro bono by Webuild, with its U.S. subsidiary Lane, for the reconstruction of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed last March causing the loss of many lives and severing a vital link between the city’s harbour and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Group offered to the relevant authorities a proposal for the design and planning of reconstruction of the bridge, drawn up as a sign of solidarity and friendship with the United States, a country where Webuild is already well established.

The preliminary proposal was drafted in collaboration with architect Carlo Ratti, professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux.

“We at Webuild and our U.S. subsidiary Lane are ready to make ourselves available, to quickly restore this strategic bridge for local mobility,” said Webuild CEO Pietro Salini in a letter sent with the project to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the Governor of Maryland and the Director of the Maryland Port Administration.

“We will take part, on May 7, in the Maryland Transportation Authority [MDTA]’s Virtual Industry Forum for the reconstruction of the bridge, and we are ready to help in any way we can at this stage in the spirit of pro bono service. The design concept of the bridge that we have been working on incessantly during this last month will represent a key contribution towards the design and reconstruction or new construction of the bridge.”

The collapse of the Baltimore Bridge, one of the busiest in the area, had a significant impact on regional and global mobility.

“We are aware of the importance of this infrastructure from a logistical and commercial point of view, with more than 1.4 million local residents and tens of thousands of commuters directly affected by the collapse of the bridge,” Salini said. “We previously fielded our expertise on the occasion of the tragic collapse of the Genoa Bridge in Italy in 2018 [made at cost without profit for the group], which resulted in the death of 43 people and complete standstill of in the city and the Port, among the most important in Italy,” Salini added.

Webuild built the new Genoa Bridge in about 1 year, despite the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, working around the clock, also due to the close collaboration with institutions and the support of the civil community.

Webuild’s proposal for Baltimore includes a cable-stayed bridge that also aims to improve several functional aspects, including safety, adaptability and sustainability.

Webuild’s proposal for Baltimore includes a cable-stayed bridge that also aims to improve several functional aspects, including safety, adaptability and sustainability. The bridge will be designed to ensure maximum safety for navigation, even for

larger ships. It is assumed, for example, that the navigable clearance, the space that a ship can occupy to pass under the bridge, will be 213 ft., which is much greater than that of the collapsed bridge; but also that the bridge span will be enlarged to about 2,300 ft., with

the main pylons positioned in much shallower water and away from the navigation channel.

All this will allow the Port of Baltimore to remain an important international port for years to come. A wider carriageway is also planned, with the increase of one lane in each direction and the widening of emergency lanes, in response to the increased traffic levels on the bridge. The proposed new smart features also will enable safer traffic management and the use of predictive maintenance techniques. Webuild also envisages the use of more sustainable materials to preserve the ecosystem of the Patapsco River.

The proposal for Baltimore was developed together with Carlo Ratti, co-founder of the design studio CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, who, in the context of the “Good Vibrations” project with the MIT Senseable City Lab, presented innovative studies on the structural monitoring of bridges. French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux will bring to the project his experience in some of the most important cable-stayed bridges, including the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon and the world’s highest bridge, the Millau Viaduct in France.

“Opting for a cable-stayed solution enables the piles to be positioned at a safe distance, well away from the navigation channel used by large vessels and hence preventing the risk of a tragedy such as the one of March 26 happening again. This approach also provides a light-weight solution to reconnect two sides of Baltimore, both socially and economically — what American infrastructure should be striving to do in the 21st century,” said Ratti.

For more information, visit www.webuildgroup.com/en/ 

(All photos courtesy of Webuild)

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last March, causing the loss of many lives and severing a vital link between the city’s harbour and the Atlantic Ocean.

Battery Coastal Resilience Project Set to Begin in NYC

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other local officials broke ground May 6 on the Battery Coastal Resilience Project, a $200 million effort to protect Lower Manhattan from coastal storms and other impacts of climate change.

The project, which will rebuild and elevate The Battery’s wharf and promenade, is expected to be completed in 2026. Its objective is to protect against projected sea level rise through the year 2100, Urbanize New York reported.

“We’re building a more resilient, more sustainable city for today’s New Yorkers and for generations to come, and our coastal resiliency projects are key pieces of that work,” Adams said in a news release. “The Battery Coastal Resilience project will help protect Lower Manhattan from the stronger storms that climate change is bringing while ensuring that New Yorkers can still enjoy the beautiful green space and cultural icons that The Battery has come to be known for.”

The latest effort is one component of the larger $1.7 billion Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) Project. The New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) is managing its construction, in partnership with NYC Parks.

The other LMCR project is the $350 million Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resilience effort, which began work in 2022, according to the city of New York (NYC).

Redesign of The Battery to Create Safe Barrier

The Battery has long had a legacy of open space and a changing shoreline. Today, it

continues to be a special place for New Yorkers and tourists, but the wharf is in dire need of repair and a design that will meet future climate-induced challenges.

The proposed redesign of The Battery will incorporate sustainable and resilient features to help it withstand and recover from future flooding by utilizing salt-tolerant trees and plantings, an enhanced drainage system, and permeable pavers, NYC noted on the project’s web page.

Among the design goals to be met are:

• Protecting The Battery from rising seas over the next 80 years.

• Accommodating passenger ferry uses.

• Preserving and enhancing the park’s character and gardens.

• Creating universal accessibility for a more welcoming and accessible esplanade.

• Protecting The Battery’s historic and cultural resources.

The proposed designs have been developed to ensure that when completed, the LMCR projects will work together as a compatible, unified system, offering a consistent level of coastal flood risk reduction to Lower Manhattan.

The Battery Coastal Resilience project’s final plans were completed in the fall of 2022 and preconstruction and exploratory work was finished in 2023.

NYC noted that full construction will occur through two phases of partial wharf closures to minimize disruptions to the park’s activity as well as maintain wharf ferry services. Phase 1 is now under way, with the second phase slated to begin once the current work concludes in the summer of 2025. 

Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency rendering

All Island Equipment Hosts Mecalac Road Show in N.Y.

Mecalac’s Road

Show event made another stop April 17, 2024, at All Island Equipment in Babylon, N.Y.

More than 200 visitors from construction companies, landscape firms, municipalities and other equipment users from across the New York metropolitan area attended the event. Guests were treated to live demonstrations and static displays of the innovative Mecalac product offering as well as a barbecue lunch. The Mecalac product offering is a diverse and, in some cases, highly specialized product offering manufactured in France, Germany, UK and Turkey that includes:

• traditional tracked excavators;

• wheeled excavators;

• skid steer excavator hybrid;

• backhoe loaders;

• wheel loaders (including articulated, telescopic and swing models); and

• site dumpers.

“Having Mecalac bring their road show to our facility has been a tremendous opportunity for us,” said Gary Wade, president of All Island Equipment. “It has served a two-fold purpose: first it’s a great way to thank our customers and second, some of the Mecalac products are very unique and need to be demonstrated for the customer to fully grasp just how productive the machine can be for them on the job site. Mecalac brought in a highly skilled operator, Renaud Bouvet all the way from France, to demonstrate the finer aspects of these machines.”

During the event, Mecalac demonstrated

the AS850 swing loader, which is a compact wheel loader that features four-wheel steering and can be turned at 180 degrees without any loss of steadiness, giving the machine great maneuverability, according to Mecalac. Also, the side dumping feature allows trench backfilling in very tight spaces, such as when crews need to backfill on a roadside without blocking traffic.

Mecalac also demonstrated its 12 MTX wheeled excavator/loader. The unique boom design of the 12 MTX allows it to multifunction as a digging machine or a loader, using only a single selector in the cab. In the cab, the operator has a perfect view of the work site and can perform all functions safely, according to Mecalac. Depending upon the attachment, this wheeled machine, which can travel safely down standard roads at a maximum speed of 20 mph, can dig, load or function as a tool carrier. Weighing nearly 11 tons, the machine’s well integrated offset three-piece boom allows operators to work outside of the machine’s footprint area, making it ideal for working in tight spaces.

The side dump feature of the Mecalac AS850 allows operators to fill a trench without blocking traffic.

Renaud Bouvet, Mecalac’s professional operator, demonstrates the extreme stability in the AS850 swing loader.

The Mecalac 6 MCR is an excavator that can do all the grading and loading of a skid steer.

(L-R) are J.D. Ayer, James Miller and Robert Garone Jr., all of Rosemar Construction; Gary Wade of All Island Equipment; Robert Garone Sr., also of Rosemar Construction; and Russ Riley of Riley Excavating.

Long Island area municipalities were captivated by features of Mecalac’s rubber-tired machines. (L-R) are Kirk Mayer of All Island Equipment; Scott Clark of the village of Hempstead, N.Y.; Gary Wade of All Island Equipment; and Phil Abbondondolo, also of the village of Hempstead.

The unique design of the Mecalac 12 MTX allows the machine to both dig and load and from angles never before possible, making it the ideal machine for road projects and confined areas.

By attaching a set of forks, the Mecalac MCR series becomes one of the most flexible tool carriers on the market.

Attendees of the Mecalac Road Show at All Island Equipment were greeted with the opportunity to win souvenir door prizes.

Westchester Tractor Holds Open House in Brewster, N.Y.

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Westchester Tractor held an open house and customer appreciation event May 10, 2024, at its Brewster, N.Y., location.

An enthusiastic crowd of more than 450 people were in attendance and all were given the opportunity to enjoy a great barbecue lunch, fresh soft-serve ice cream, as well as equipment displays and demonstrations featuring various manufacturers that

Westchester Tractor represents. Included in the equipment displays were Kubota, Hitachi, New Holland, Kobelco, Vibroscreen, Bomag, Alamao, Terrain King, Bandit and Avant.  CEG

(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)

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Cemeteries have a need for a variety of maintenance and excavating equipment. Kensico has been a long-time New Holland customer and sent representatives to inspect the latest New Holland tractor loader backhoe with Westchester Tractor’s Dennis Gallager Sr. (far R).

Attendees tested their skills by participating in a rodeo featuring a Kubota compact excavator.

Avant compact wheel loaders have become a growing part of the equipment lineup at Westchester Tractor. With a huge variety of available attachments contractors, landscapers and nurseries as well as municipalities are finding a host of applications for this very flexible machine. (L-R) are Matt Hendel of Avant and Dennis Gallager Jr. and Wyatt Gallager, both of Westchester Tractor.

This young attendee enjoyed shooting hoops with a New Holland tractor loader backhoe.

Vibroscreen aggregate equipment, manufactured in Canada, is available for sale or rent from Westchester Tractor. With a Vibroscreen SCM-75C screener (L-R) are Frederick Melancon of Vibroscreen, Chuck Acuna of Westchester Tractor, Joe Balboni of Vibroscreen and Dan Grippo of Westchester Tractor.

As customers arrived, they were presented with gift bags that included great con-

A Kobelco SK130 feeds a Vibroscreen SCM-75C showing just how efficiently these products screen soil.

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Volvo Performs, Transforms During First Quarter of 2024

Volvo CE is proving its commitment to perform and transform, delivering for its customers for today and tomorrow, while it feels the effects of the industry downturn.

In Q1, 2024, sales across all regions have either decreased or remained flat, in line with the expected market downturn. Compared to the strong sales of the same period last year, market demand is softening across the globe, with lower deliveries and order intake in Europe and North America compensated slightly by a stronger performance in Asia.

For the first quarter this year, net sales have dipped by 9 percent to SEK 22,877 M from SEK 25,109 M in 2023. Adjusted for currency movements, net sales of machines have decreased by 9 percent and service sales by 3 percent.

Compared with Q1, 2023, a negative brand and market mix was partly offset by price realization and lower material costs.

Meanwhile, deliveries in Q1 were on a par with last year, with a lower performance in Europe and North America offset by China. During the same period, net order intake increased by 4 percent, largely driven by the China market and the SDLG brand which is rising after the low order intake in the previous year’s first quarter. Overall, order intake for the Volvo brand decreased in line with market development in Europe and North America. Orders in South America increased from a low level in 2023, driven by signs of a recovery in Brazil.

Leading the Transformation

However, the tougher climate has not stopped Volvo CE furthering its commitment to the sustainable transformation by taking action in several important areas. Firstly, by introducing its first commercial grid-connected excavator, the EW240 Electric material handler, to select customers earlier in the year. This was followed by a forward-think-

ing partnership with Sweden’s largest ski company SkiStar to help develop a roadmap towards fossil free ski resorts.

Later in the quarter, Volvo CE announced the trial of an innovative electric shuttle delivery solution for transporting its machines from Belley, France, together with Volvo Trucks and logistics firm Capelle Transports.

Melker Jernberg, head of Volvo CE, said, “Maintaining profitability remains a high priority and we have taken great steps to ensure as strong a performance as possible during these tougher times. While the industry feels the effects of this market downturn, we are maintaining our momentum to come out stronger — ensuring that we remain flexible in our systems while continuing to deliver on our transformation ambitions.”

Market Development

For the first quarter, the total machine market was flat or negative across most regions. While in Asia outside China it was on a par with the previous year and South America saw a modest increase, it declined in Europe, North America and China. Europe’s 22 percent drop was driven largely by customer caution in the face of a weakening economic climate and in North America a fall of 6 percent was likely due to a continued deferral of rental fleet replacement, as interest rates and inflation remain high.

Market demand in China meanwhile declined by 22 percent due to low investment levels and an overall slow economic activity.

The better results in South America, an increase of 4 percent, was bolstered by signs of recovery in various industry segments, while Asian markets outside China overall remained flat.

For more information, visit www.volvoce.com. 

(Photo courtesy of Volvo)

The grid connected EW240 electric material handler launched in early 2024, initially for selected customers in Europe.

Volvo Broadens Services Commitment With VizaLogix Stake

Volvo CE has taken a 22 percent ownership stake in VizaLogix, a U.S.-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company specializing in digital, brandneutral solutions for machine monitoring, servicing and tech support in multiple industries.

The deal supports the Volvo CE strategy to grow services that customers are looking for as digitization and data take on increasing importance among construction and mining fleets and equipment dealers.

“This partnership is a great fit because VizaLogix and Volvo CE have a common goal to improve customer experience through increased efficiency, uptime and productivity,” said Scott Young, head of region North America, Volvo CE. “VizaLogix provides brand-neutral SaaS solutions that are easy to integrate and use, helping fleets, dealers and OEMs make smarter decisions.”

VizaLogix, based in Connecticut, will continue to operate independently and support multiple brands with its products to provide best-in-class support for mixed fleets operations.

“As we embark on this exciting new chapter with Volvo, we are thrilled to welcome them as a strategic minority investor in VizaLogix. This partnership marks a significant milestone for us, reaffirming our commitment to pioneering innovative solutions in the construction equipment industry and we are confident that together, we will drive even greater value for our customers and stakeholders,” said Shawn Bonnington, CEO, VizaLogix.

Developing Customer Solutions

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ent from and, in some cases, complementary to Volvo services. Supporting mixed fleets and mixed data connections uniquely defines the VizaLogix product approach and market differentiation. These include:

• TethrITNow — equipment and technician support that includes real-time collaboration over multiple channels, including video calls that allow for augmented reality overlays that let users visually point, highlight and mark exact areas of focus.

• TechnicianNow — streamlined technician deployment that lets customers request service via mobile application, eliminating

wait times and providing them with real-time availability of parts and services.

• 3602 — 24/7 machine health monitoring that integrates multibrand fleet data into one platform.

• Vantage Point — stores quarry site productivity and utilization data in one data-agnostic platform, allowing for easy access to real-time and historical data.

For years, Volvo CE has been developing innovative services that improve customer uptime, productivity and safety. These include ActiveCare Direct advanced telematics, Assist machine control systems and productivity services like Connected Map, Task Manager and Connected Load Out.

“Volvo CE recognizes that services are growing to be just as important to fleets as their machines, and our investment in VizaLogix extends our commitment,” Young said. “It’s by combining the right machine with the right services that users get the best solution for their unique needs.”

For more information on VizaLogix software solutions, visit www.vizalogix.com. 

Rototilt Invests in Major Factory Expansion in Sweden

Rototilt, which develops and manufactures tiltrotators for the global market, is investing heavily in the future by expanding its factory in Vindeln, Sweden. The extensive investment includes the development of a modern robotic welding facility at a cost of approximately SEK 35 million.

“Even though the economic situation is challenging right now, we believe in continued growth and require greater flexibility and capacity in order to meet our customers’ high demands. This investment is a step to improve our position, enabling us to deliver with speed and precision, which is crucial in our market segment,” said Anders Jonsson, CEO

A new robotic welding system is currently being introduced, linking up handling robots and welding robots. The investment is generating customer value by providing opportunities for improved delivery times and quality. The construction project, which was launched in October 2023, includes an expansion of the factory totalling 11,625 sq. ft., spread over two floors.

The new welding section will be ready for final inspection in May 2024.

“The global situation is placing new demands on us, and we are dealing with this at the same time as attempting to develop our business. We are now creating the conditions to improve our delivery precision, which is something we are constantly focusing on, since we know how important it is for our customers,” said Jonsson.

Rototilt’s production facility is powered by fossil-free energy, and the extended factory is being built with an advanced energy recovery system. The heat from the welding process is recovered via the ventilation system, thereby reducing both energy consumption and the climate footprint.

The factory’s primary heating source is district heating, which is produced from local biofuel.

“The new welding facility will contribute to a lower proportion of goods transport.

All the elements that are contributing are important, and we are constantly thinking about how we can reduce our climate footprint,” said Ida Skaring, sustainability strategist at Rototilt.

During the autumn 2023, Rototilt also invested in one of Sweden’s largest private charging parks, with 178 vehicle spaces outside the factory in Vindeln. All the parking spaces are equipped with sockets for engine heaters as well as electric car charging.

“We are proud to be creating a greener workplace and to be supporting the ongoing transition to sustainable travel. Half of our employees commute from other municipalities, and this development is making it easier for anyone who drives an electric car to get to the workplace. It will hopefully also encourage more people to switch to an electric car. Our aim is not only to offer innovative products, but also a production facility that is in line with the highest sustainability

Rototilt photo Rototilt’s production facility is powered by fossil-free energy, and the extended factory is being built with an advanced energy recovery system. The heat from the welding process is recovered via the ventilation system, thereby reducing both energy consumption and the climate footprint.

The deal supports the Volvo CE strategy to grow services that customers are looking for as digitization and data take on increasing importance among construction and mining fleets and equipment dealers.

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Dealer Improves Hydraulic Hose Making Capability in N.H.

Chadwick-BaRoss recently announced that it made an investment in its hydraulic hose manufacturing capabilities at its Concord, N.H., facility.

Chadwick-BaRoss recently announced that it made a significant investment in its hydraulic hose manufacturing capabilities at its Concord, N.H., facility.

“We just completed about a month ago the installation of a hydraulic hose assembly and manufacturing system that significantly improves our previous capabilities,” said Levi Wardner, general manager of the Concord, N.H., and Lancaster, N.H., branches.

“This custom hydraulic hose assembly system, which is Volvo specific, but not Volvo exclusive, gives us the ability to build Volvo hoses without actually having to have the damaged hose and hydraulic fittings in our possession.

Levi Wardner, general manager of ChadwickBaRoss’ Concord, N.H., and Lancaster, N.H., facilities assembles replacement hydraulic hose and fittings.

“Prior to this new system we could rebuild most Volvo hydraulic hose, but we had to physically have the hose and fittings in our possession to match them up,” he added. “Now all you need to do is give us a call with the parts number and pick up your new hose later that same day, or we can ship it to you at any other Chadwick-BaRoss location. It’s important to note that we still have the ability to make hoses and fittings for all other equipment manufacturers, however, we will still need to have physical possession of the part.”

The purchase and installation of this new system at Chadwick-BaRoss’s Concord, N.H., facility created a second opportunity for the company to improve its customer service elsewhere in New Hampshire. The Chadwick-BaRoss Lancaster, N.H., facility previously did not have hydraulic hose manufacturing capabilities and, in fact, within the Lancaster, N.H., area, hydraulic hose repair and replacement was hard to come by. So, the decision was made to move the previous

hydraulic hose manufacturing system from the Concord, N.H., facility to the Lancaster, N.H., facility to better serve customers in that area.

“Once we have the Volvo part number this new system tells us exactly what hose is needed, exactly what fitting is needed, and what angle the fitting needs to be placed at,” Wardner said. “The entire process takes less than an hour. With this system, we are also able to serve any Volvo customer anywhere in the Chadwick-BaRoss distribution area. We can also supply other Volvo dealers who have contacted Volvo to get a hose assembly and have found it to be on back order. Surprisingly, in most cases, purchasing the hoses from Chadwick-BaRoss will work out to be less expensive than purchasing from the manufacturer.”  CEG

(All photos courtesy of ChadwickBaRoss.)

Earthborne JCB Hosts DIGatron ‘Monster Pre-Jam’ Event

Tristan England Meets with a fan during Earthborne JCB’s “Monster Pre-Jam.”

Earthborne JCB hosted a “Monster Pre-Jam,” May 2, 2024, at its Warrington, Pa., facility, featuring the JCB DIGatron monster truck.

The event was held ahead of Monster Jam at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, also known as the LINC, on May 4.

Fans were eager to meet and speak with DIGatron driver, Tristan England, who is the 2023 Monster Jam World Finals Racing Champion.

During the May 2 party, Earthborne JCB’s guests and employees were given the unique opportunity to not only see the JCB DIGatron monster truck that would compete at the LINC, but also meet its renowned driver, Tristan England, the

2023 Monster Jam World Finals racing champion.

“Monster Jam’s world-famous Tristan England and the JCB DIGatron are here today to hang out with our team and customers, sign autographs, take pictures and get us all excited for Saturday’s main event” said Doug Taylor, owner, and president of Earthborne JCB. “They are in town for the show down at the LINC, and a lot of our customers are going to be there to see Tristan in the big Monster Jam competition do all his tricks, back flips and all the crazy stunts he

JCB equipment is lined up out front of the Earthborne JCB facility in Warrington, Pa.

During the May 2 party, Earthborne JCB’s guests and employees were given the opportunity to see the JCB DIGatron monster truck.

does in that machine.”

Taylor added that a pit party also was due to be held at the stadium to give Earthborne JCB’s customers another opportunity to meet England, look over his monster truck and check out other JCB machines marketed by the dealership.

“We sent machines over to the LINC last week to help the Feld Motorsports team set up for the show, and our team has loved stopping by to watch the progress of them building the track,” Taylor said. “Those machines will be out on display and we encourage everyone to bring their kids and grandchildren to have a fun time! These shows are always a big thrill for folks.”

Taylor said that monster trucks are right up his company’s alley.

“They’re like the trucks and heavy equipment found at Earthborne. My friends always laugh and say I’ve never really grown up, and I’m still playing with trucks and equipment.”

Monster trucks even played a pivotal role in Earthborne becoming a JCB dealer more than 20 years ago, when it repaired one of the unique sport vehicles owned by singer and music producer Wyclef Jean, according to Taylor.

“Wyclef had a monster truck in the area that had broken down. [He] brought it in because its suspension was destroyed,” Taylor said. “My father, Rick, fabricated a new suspension system for the truck, after which we began working with Wyclef’s team and took that monster truck to shows all over the country.”

Later, Taylor had the sport truck displayed in front of Earthborne’s old facility on Pa. Highway 611 in Warrington. As it happened, a JCB official spotted the machine and stopped by the dealership with his children to check it out.

Earthborne JCB guests enjoyed Monster Jam at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, also known as the LINC, on May 4.

The Earthborne JCB team poses for a group photo with Tristan England prior to the event.

Earthborne JCB photo (L-R): Glen Taylor, Tristan England and Doug Taylor, owner and president of Earthborne JCB.

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Three major long-term highway projects undertaken by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) are nearing completion later this year or in early 2025 with the promise to improve safety and driving conditions for decades to come, the agency announced May 7.

Work is now in its last year on the new Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge along Interstate 64, a critical milestone of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s $2.8 billion Roads to Prosperity construction and maintenance program.

The span crosses the Kanawha River between the Nitro and St. Albans exits and is part of an approximately $225 million effort to upgrade I-64 to six lanes between Nitro and the U.S. Highway 35 exit.

In addition to widening work on I-64, the project also called for the construction of five new bridges, new entrance and exit ramps, and the construction of the Nitro WWI Memorial Bridge, which opened in October 2022 just north of the old Donald M. Legg bridge to carry westbound traffic.

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In addition to widening work on I-64, the project also called for the construction of five new bridges, new entrance and exit ramps, and the construction of the Nitro WWI Memorial Bridge, which opened in October 2022 just north of the old Donald M. Legg bridge to carry westbound traffic.

The older structure was rebuilt using a portion of the existing piers to carry traffic east, according to WVDOH. Each bridge will be four lanes wide to allow motorists traveling between the Nitro and St. Albans exits to drive without having to merge into through traffic.

Although the new bridge is complete, paving, signage and lighting must still be installed.

Work also is progressing to build vehicle entrance ramps and a new bridge for I-64 over W. Va. Highway 25. Widening efforts on I-64 also are nearing their end, with an expected finish late this year or in the spring of 2025.

By completing the two bridges and widening I-64 to six lanes, a major traffic bottleneck will be opened on one of the most heavily travelled sections of interstate in West Virginia. The old Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge carried approximately 60,000 vehicles a day.

More I-64 Expansions to Increase Safety, Aid in Congestion

WVDOH, part of the state’s Department of Transportation (WVDOT) also noted that two other widening efforts on I64 are nearing completion as part of the Roads to Prosperity program:

• Between the cities of Barboursville and Huntington, road crews are in the final phase of expanding the freeway to eight lanes between East Mall Road in Barboursville and the Merritt’s Creek interchange. Demolition work and construction also is under way on five bridges along that stretch of I64. The project’s total cost is $179 million.

• Another roadway expansion on I-64 will add six lanes from Merritt’s Creek to the 29th Street exit at Huntington. At the heart of the project is construction of the 1,224-ft.-long Guyandotte River Bridge, where contractors began erecting steel on the new span at the end of April.

Both widening projects are projected to wrap up by the spring of 2025, according to WVDOH.

Combined with the road expansions already done, the projects on I-64 from Nitro to U.S. 35 and around Barboursville will increase safety and ease congestion along some of the most heavily traveled sections of the interstate.

Hazardous Curves to Be Avoided

By New Bypass

To the northeast in Roane County, construction will likely finish on the Scott Miller Hill Bypass along U.S. 33. The approximately $44 million project between the communities of Spencer and Ripley runs from Tuckers Run to Middle Fork and bypasses a section of U.S. 33 that has numerous dangerous curves.

WVDOH is confident that the new, 4.3-mi. bypass, about 40 years in the making, will improve driver safety and aid commercial traffic. In fact, one of the new roadway’s objectives is to improve access and promote business growth in Roane County and the town of Spencer.

A major bridge along the route is complete except for the placement of parapets, the highway department said, while contractors continue to lay asphalt along the highway. Once that work is finished, the eastern and western ends of the project will need to be tied into the existing U.S. 33 footprint.

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Monster Truck Driver Meets With Fans During Events in Pa.

“They were really excited to see the monster truck,” he said. “We got to talking with the man and he asked us if we would like to become a JCB dealer. The rest is history. A monster truck brought JCB into our lives and our family’s lives, and here we are with JCB’s monster truck celebrating both the manufacturer and the big business that we have built at Earthborne JCB.”

Tristan England Meets Fans

A self-described “crazy adrenaline junkie that never sits still,” the 28-year-old England won Monster Jam tour championships in 2018, 2019 and 2023, including his first World Finals racing title last year.

“I’ve been around the motorsport since I was knee high,” he said at Earthborne JCB’s Monster PreJam. “My dad got me involved in it. He created his first truck in 2012 and I was his crew guy along with our family and friends. I went around the country with him doing it and knew it was something that I would love to get into.”

Realizing that traditional college was not for him, but with the ability to work on practically any sport truck, he decided to go on the road with the Monster Jam series and attend Monster Jam University, where the sport’s athletes hone their skills and abilities to reach the pinnacle of competition excellence.

England graduated from the training school in 2015, joined Feld Entertainment, the production company that stages

Monster Jams, and began his career as a recovery driver. By 2017, he was able to get behind the wheel of his own Shaker monster truck, which allowed him to begin racking up a list of achievements, including the first of his world titles.

“Now I get to drive the greatest piece of machinery there is — especially in the Monster Jam world — the JCB DIGatron,” added the Texas-born England.

“The DIGatron gives me the feel of a very futuristic backhoe and JCB Fastrac mix,” he added. “The JCB Fastracs are the fastest tractors I have driven, but nothing compared to the 1,500 hp DIGatron. I do have the bucket on the front, something that is very intimidating to our competitors because it imitates a mouth. In addition, I also have the digger arm in the back. Hopefully, one day I can put some work in and maybe get my arm to move so I can set myself back upright, but for now we are having fun with our DIGatron on Monster Jam’s East Coast tour.”

England also feels a kinship with JCB, the heavy equipment maker based across the pond in England, and looks forward to Spin Master, a Canadian toy company, in association with Feld, introducing a new line of Monster Jam model trucks soon.

“It hits home for me that Feld Entertainment and JCB are coming together to create this model truck not only for kids but for our amazing dealers and customers to get JCB’s name out there,” he explained.

Fans of England come to see him perform a variety of stunts in his JCB DIGatron, with which he utilizes a driving style that he calls “controlled chaos.”

“I like to let it all hang out,” he said before the Philadelphia show. “This is the last stop for our series, and we will finish the tour in second place. It is an amazing feat to even finish in the top five among these athletic drivers. But our JCB DIGatron is going to get tore up this weekend.”

As a result, with the series now ended, his team is preparing a brand-new body for the upcoming Monster World Finals, which, he said, is “going to be awesome and it’s going to look cool!”  CEG

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Monster trucks played a pivotal role in Earthborne becoming a JCB dealer more than 20 years ago, when it repaired one of the unique sport vehicles owned by singer and music producer Wyclef Jean.

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Earthborne treated a few lucky customers and their families to watch the show from a suite where Tristan England popped in for a surprise visit during halftime to sign autographs and take photos.

Tristan England signs autographs for fans during the event.

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Joe Manero Jr., president of Joseph Manero & Son Inc., Glenside, Pa., took his grandson, Joey, to see the DIGatron monster truck.

Brian Stowe, owner/foreman of BSC Tile, Warrington, Pa., and his son, A.J., enjoyed seeing the DIGatron monster truck and meeting its driver, Tristan England.

Joey Tietz, owner of Pitbull Plumbing & Construction, Bangor, Pa., and his son, Kelly, enjoy some coloring during the family-friendly “Monster Pre-Jam” event.

Jade Creek Lands USACE Contract to Modernize Baltimore’s Infrastructure

Akima LLC, a provider of products and services to federal agencies based in Herndon, Va., announced that its subsidiary, Jade Creek Construction, has been awarded a $499 million design-build construction contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District.

The contract has a five-year period of performance, during which Jade Creek will support the USACE’s various infrastructure modernization projects, including building modern facilities and enhancing waterways to meet the Baltimore District’s diverse needs, Akima said in a news release.

“The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers undertakes numerous projects that offer coastal protection, flood protection, hydropower, navigable waters and ports, recreational opportunities, and water supply,” explained Chris Jenkins, president of Akima’s Construction & Security Solutions Group. “These projects are vital for the country’s economic growth, national security, and citizens’ wellbeing. We’re proud to be a strategic partner of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District and remain committed to advancing their mission.”

The contract will include designbuild and design-bid-build renovations and new construction projects within the USACE Baltimore District’s areas of responsibility as well as minor repairs, modifications and alterations of existing buildings.

Additionally, Jade Creek will carry out the following tasks for the USACE in Baltimore:

• Vertical construction

• Mechanical, electrical and fire protection work inside and outside buildings

• HVAC and architectural finishes

• Concrete, plumbing, carpentry, roofing and demolition

• Geotechnical investigations

• Infrastructure projects

• Interior fit-up

• Communications, security and force protection (AT/FP) projects

In its work, the USACE Baltimore District regularly delivers projects aimed at safeguarding the nation, boosting the U.S. economy, and minimizing disaster risk, such as monitoring river water levels and regulating Corps-managed dams and reservoirs to reduce hazards.

The USACE Baltimore District also has achieved recent environmental strides, including re-homing 50,000 bees found at a demolition project site.

The work to be done by Jade Creek does not specifically include the recovery and clean up from the March 26 collapse of the Key Bridge at the entrance to Baltimore Harbor.

Akima, Jade Creek Known for Federal Projects

As an SBA-certified 8(a) Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Akima, Jade Creek Construction proudly serves the most vital construction needs of the federal government, Akima noted on its website.

From building and securing modern facilities to enhancing the nation’s navigable waterways, its seasoned construction professionals provide expertise in program management, safety, quality, cost containment and scheduling. As a result, Jade Creek’s high-quality solutions are delivered within expedited project timelines.

A global enterprise, Akima is noted for delivering comprehensive solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology, facilities and ground logistics, aerospace solutions, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), and construction.

As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for its customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA that is consistent with its Iñupiat values.

Akima ranked 34th on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list in 2023, and in the top 70 of Bloomberg Government’s BGOV200 list of premier federal contractors for the last three years. 

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The new, unique quick coupler system offers unparalleled ease of use and safety. According to Mecalac, it is impossible for attachments to be inadvertently released, making it the safest and most compact quickcoupling system on the market today.

MECALAC from page 20

And during the Road Show, Mecalac demonstrated the MCR, a machine it is probably best known for in the United States. This skid steer excavator hybrid combines the speed of a loader with the rotation of an excavator. It can travel at a speed of more than 6 mph, features dramatically reduced cycle times and with its unique boom design can perform the functions of any skid steer or compact excavator and more.

The unique boom design gives the Mecalac tremendous flexibility and unsurpassed lifting power in its class.

Peter Bigwood, president of Mecalac North America, was thrilled with the turnout at the All Island Equipment Road Show.

“The great attendance and visitor enthusiasm speaks very highly of the great relationship All Island Equipment has with their customers here in New York,” he said.  CEG

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When attaching a digging bucket, the Mecalac 12 MTX becomes a highly maneuverable, versatile wheeled excavator.

Guests enjoyed a great lunch during the Mecalac Road Show.

Kirk Mayer (L) of All Island Equipment poses for a photo with good friend and customer, Don Gatz of Gatz Site Work and Construction Inc. in Mattituck, N.Y.

Dan Goodwin, superintendent of highways of the town of Southold, was intrigued with the potential of adding a wheeled machine to his town’s equipment fleet.

Checking out a Mecalac 12 MTX are Mason Sipala (L) and Rich Sipala of Bohemia Garden Center, Bohemia, N.Y.

Niko Fountis recently joined All Island Equipment to cover contractor and municipal sales in Nassau County. He has several years of sales experience.

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First-Ever Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 Makes Its Debut

By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Blake Blann likely never thought of himself as a pioneer, but recently, he became the proud owner of the first-ever Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 hybrid portable jaw crusher.

He started an excavating and landscape company in Putnam County in 1999. In 2021, a business opportunity presented itself — Blann purchased Putnam County Aggregate in Greencastle, Ind. The aggregate company was a great way to support his excavating and landscape company.

Putnam County Aggregate supplies a variety of sand, gravel and stone to local contractors, municipalities and businesses. It already has various Powerscreen crushers, screeners and conveyors in place for production.

Business has increased and so has the need to increase material production; this led to the purchase of the Powerscreen Premiertrak 900.

“As the business has grown the capacity has grown by purchasing the Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 hybrid portable jaw crusher and I am very pleased with the results,” said

Blann.

Blann consulted Connor Cobane, sales manager of Powerscreen Crushing and Screening in Indianapolis, Ind., for his advice and expertise. The two not only have had a working relationship since 2017, but also are friends. The partnership benefits both personally and professionally.

“We started working with Blake on a small scale, and as his business has grown, our relationship has grown too,” said Cobane.

Powerscreen Crushing and Screening, headquartered in Louisville, Ky., provides systems for aggregate, coal, sand, gravel and more. It is the official supplier of Powerscreen, Evoquip, MDS, Scania and other brands of screening and crushing equipment.

Cobane listened to Blann as he explained his current needs and came up with the perfect solution. He suggested the new Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 jaw crusher, and Blann would be the first customer to purchase the new machine.

The first Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 portable jaw crusher represents the innovation of crushing and screening equipment, portability, dual power performance and collaboration.

The Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 hybrid portable jaw crusher was transported to Putnam County Aggregates in three truckloads, and in total took less than a day to set up. The trucking and logistics were a bit extensive with such a massive piece of equipment.

Three engineers from Dungannon Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Powerscreen’s corporate headquarters, were on hand to help with set up. This shows the company’s commitment to ensuring the equipment operates at maximum efficiency.

Powerscreen has supported Putnam County with local service support critical for the setup of equipment, training

on how to run the machine and dealer support, offering a wealth of knowledge, service and support that is strategic to ensure excellent service.

The capacity and dual power of diesel and electric, as well as the machine’s versatility will allow for production to double once everything is in place this spring, according to Powerscreen.

There was some speculation about the Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 hybrid portable jaw crusher being the first of its kind, but Blann has been very impressed with how well this machine has worked.

Putnam County Aggregate’s commitment to innovation and Powerscreen’s recognition of its potential as a valuable partner, marks this milestone of both companies showcasing their dedication to delivering solutions in the crushing and screening industry.

“We appreciate Blake’s continued business and look forward to a lifelong friendship and business relationship,” said Cobane.

Blann’s satisfaction with Power Screen’s products and services, along with their local support, highlights the success of their collaboration.

“From buying weed eaters to buying jaw crushers, Powerscreen Crushing and Screening has been the easiest to deal with in 20 years,” said Blann.

“When you deal with a man like Blake Blann and he gives you his word that he is going to do something, you better believe it will get done,” said Alan Coalter, president of Powerscreen Crushing and Screening. “The success of Putnam County Aggregate is down to the hard work and commitment from Blake and his team to grow his business. We are very thankful that Blake puts his trust in Powerscreen Crushing & Screening to be part of his growth.”  CEG

Powerscreen Crushing and Screening photo

The first Powerscreen Premiertrak 900 portable jaw crusher represents the innovation of crushing and screening equipment, portability, dual power performance and collaboration.

Powerscreen Crushing and Screening photo

Putnam County Aggregate supplies a variety of sand, gravel and stone to local contractors, municipalities and businesses.

Mark Helm Receives 2024 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award

The 2024 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award was presented to Mark Helm of Dolese Bros. Co. during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Board and Membership Meeting.

“Mark is well-known for encouraging the long-term health of the aggregates industry through his commitment to the community,” said NSSGA President and CEO Michael Johnson. “His charitable work with rural communities and efforts to promote the next generation of aggregates professionals exemplifies why he is an outstanding choice for the Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award.”

Charlie Johnson, DSC Dredge LLC, presented the award to Helm in Johnson’s final duty as the 2023 Manufacturers & Services Division Chair. Barry Wendt’s daughter, Kristi Wendt, also was on hand to present the award.

The NSSGA’s Manufacturers & Services Division established the award in 1998 to annually recognize

NSSGA photo

Dolese Bros. Co.’s Mark Helm (C) was presented the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award in Nashville. DSC Dredge’s Charlie Johnson (L) and Kristi Wendt, daughter of Barry Wendt, presented the award to Helm.

an individual in the industry who exhibits the dedication exemplified by Barry Wendt, both in commitment to the industry and the community in which they live. This award is the most distinguished individual award presented by the NSSGA.

“I am honored to accept this award as a reflection of Dolese Bros.’ strong commitment to our community,” said Mark Helm, president and CEO of Dolese Bros Co. “Thank you to NSSGA and Kristi Wendt, for carrying on Barry Wendt’s legacy and his tireless devotion to serving others and advancing the industry.”

Helm’s experience spans more than 40 years in construction and aggregates with both public and private organizations. He joined Dolese Bros. Co. in 2001. Helm also is a commissioner on the Oklahoma Mining Commission and serves on several boards, including the Oklahoma Aggregates Association, United Way of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Nature Conservancy. He also is a Trustee on Foundations for Engineering at Oklahoma State University, the University of Oklahoma and Kansas State University.

For more information, visit www.nssga.org. 

McCloskey Appoints Eric Teague Sales Director Americas, Oceania & Pacific

McCloskey International announced the appointment of Eric Teague as sales director – Americas, Oceania & Pacific. Teague is responsible for sales activities in Canada, the United States, and Central & South America, as well countries in the Oceania & Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand.

Teague joins McCloskey International with 30-years’ experience in the North American heavy construction equipment sector. Throughout his career he had held roles across all facets of the business including sales, rentals, distribution, parts, and service — on both the OEM and distributor sides, providing a depth of knowledge that will serve as a significant asset to McCloskey and its’ business partners.

“On behalf of the entire McCloskey team, I’m delighted to extend a warm welcome to Eric Teague,” said Anthony Bouvie, VP sales and marketing — MPP Global. “Eric is bringing an extensive wealth of knowledge, leadership skills

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In his role, Teague will lead the regional sales teams, sales development and dealer growth for McCloskey International.

“My passion is helping grow strong distribution channels and building a brand. It is very exciting to partner up with a company that is considered a pioneer and market leader in the industry,” said Teague. “I look forward to working with the McCloskey International team to further strengthen their distributor network and create a world class experience for our customers.”

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and improve the current condition of roadside elements such as stormwater basins, drainage inlets, slope stabilization, guide rail, concrete median barrier and signs that are in poor condition,” said PennDOT representative Brad Rudolph.

Rudolph believes that the changes will promote safety and decrease congestion.

“The newly constructed U.S. 422 will improve the horizontal curve radii, shoulder width and vertical clearance for the bridges.”

J.D. Eckman faces some daunting challenges wrestling with average daily traffic of 52,000. Eckman is required to keep two lanes of traffic open during peak travel hours. Two good news items include that the road replacement work will require minimal utility relocations. Also, the current roads and bridges stand firmly on rock and should have no issues with soft sub-grade.

Project Manager John Muir plans to put the old road to good use.

“We will be constructing a new 11-inchthick road of long-life concrete, which is a new application for PennDOT,” he said. “The old road was asphalt over concrete. The asphalt will be recycled and used in other projects for PennDOT. The concrete will be crushed into 2A stone and used in this project.”

PennDOT believes the construction on U.S. 422 will promote safety and decrease congestion.

By reusing existing materials, PennDOT will be saving money. Recycling also means fewer tri-axle trucks on the road, improving safety for motorists.

The project is in its beginning stages, with work on the eastbound lanes expected to be completed by September 2025. Muir said the project will require the use of excavators, dozers, pavers and rollers for the work. He expects to use at least two cranes for the bridge work. The finished two travel lanes will be 12-ft. wide with a 12-ft. shoulder on the outside and a 9-ft. inside shoulder.

Clearing Path

“We are about 50 percent finished with clearing trees and grubbing,” Muir said. “Our construction team is working on excavation and preparing embankments. We are also preparing two stormwater basins, new drainage plus sediment controls.”

When the team completes this work, it will move ahead to create reinforced shoulders to handle shifted traffic through various stages of construction. Muir expects by this July that all traffic should be shifted to the west side lanes and construction on the east lanes can begin in earnest. At that time one-third of the bridges will be removed as well as the old eastbound road.

“Silvi Materials, our concrete supplier, is located at the east end of the project and will produce the concrete at night,” said Muir. “We plan to get the fresh concrete placed quickly. After seven days, the new concrete road will have reached the required strength. Our construction team will later saw and seal the joints to complete the process. This area does not do a lot of slipform concrete paving. We are expecting the final product to be an exceptionally smooth ride for motorists.”

The two new bridges will be constructed on the site of the

old ones and will include new concrete beams. The bridge over Porter Road will be a two-span bridge over both the road below and a creek that flows close to the bridge. The new bridge that will take U.S. 422 above Sanatoga Road and Sanatoga Creek also will be widened and reconstructed. The bridge work will require approximately 960,000 lbs. of rebar.

The road work and bridge rebuild will use approximately 37,000 cu. yds. of concrete and 35,500 tons of asphalt. Project planners expect the team to have to move nearly 200,000 cu. yds. of dirt in the reconstruction work.

Another important part of the project is a $7 million intelligent transportation system (ITS). The ITS will connect traffic information to 32 new closed-circuit cameras and 12 dig-

ital message signs. This information will be collected and transmitted across the state enabling travelers to reroute their travel plans to avoid trouble spots.

The construction team also will build sound barriers along portions of westbound U.S. 422 and install new signage. Approximately 4,600 linear ft. of concrete drainage pipe will be installed as well.

The work on U.S. 422 shows the state’s commitment to safety and congestion reduction. PennDOT’s Rudolph summarized the work by saying, “Since 2012, PennDOT has spent some $260 million to improve the U.S. 422 corridor in Chester and Montgomery counties.”  CEG

(All photos courtesy of J.D. Eckman.)

J.D. Eckman, based in Atglen, Pa., is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as the prime contractor for the project.

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The new TSE series screen is a high-performance horizontal screen used in a wide range of wet or dry applications in coarse or fine screening. The TSE series screens are designed for superior accuracy and efficiency in a very compact installation, the manufacturer said.

“At Metso we have extensive experience in designing and supplying vibrating equipment, and we have selected the best features and attributes to offer a wide range of vibrating screens and feeders. We are proud to introduce the TSE Series screen which is tailored especially for the North and Central Americas’ market needs. We expect the new screens to have a large customer interest that can already be foreseen from the bookings and sold screens already before the launch,” said Eduardo Freire, vice president of the screening business line at Metso.

The TSE Series offers a robust design to support the stresses generated by the highperformance mechanism that produces the high G elliptical motion. The rigidity in the design is provided by frames made from standard sections with K-bracing and with side plates that are huck bolted without any welding. The result is a reliable screen

design with less natural frequencies and a much larger operating window.

The high-performance mechanism offers the flexibility to operate the screen in a large range of applications due to the ease of gear and counterweight adjustments. The TSE Series screen’s elliptical motion is combined with high acceleration, thereby bringing more performance in terms of throughput and screening efficiency.

The TSE Series screen is suitable for replacement of most standard triple shaft machines on the market in which minimal changes are required.

Metso TSE Series offers several benefits including:

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• Flexible production: Easy adjusting mechanism enabling the changing of the elliptical stroke and stroke angle for better production based on material type.

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MDS Announces New M518R Compact Recycling Trommel

MDS, a manufacturer of specialist screening equipment, announced the launch of its new M518R compact recycling trommel.

With a suite of new features and benefits designed to elevate performance and efficiency, the M518R excels in screening a variety of materials, including compost, green waste, biomass, municipal waste and more, according to the manufacturer.

Ideal for Small to Medium-Sized Operations

The M518R is well-suited for small to medium-sized operations and contractors, particularly those with limited space and a need for easy transportation. Featuring a 180-degree radial fines conveyor, the machine offers efficient material handling, providing a radial stockpile capacity of up to 22,954 cu. ft.

Its compact dimensions and efficient folding mechanism of the radial conveyor ensure straightforward transportation, fitting neatly onto a standard 26-ft.-long trailer. Additionally, notable improvements in service access compared to the previous generation set a high standard for accessibility and maintenance ease. Overall, these features solidify the M518R as a highly efficient option within its class.

Enhanced Productivity Remote-ControlledWith Conveyor Swivel

One of the many standout features of the M518R is its remote-controlled conveyor swivel, enabling operators to adjust positioning effortlessly during operation. This functionality minimizes downtime and

enhances productivity, reflecting a commitment to providing solutions that emphasize operational efficiency and user convenience.

“At MDS, we are continuously striving to innovate and produce machines that give our customers the edge they need to be successful in their own operations,” said

Steven Keenan, engineering manager at MDS. “Our new M518R machine is a good example of this and provides a versatile screening solution that can adapt to diverse operational requirements while bringing efficiency and value to recycling operations worldwide.”

For more information, visit terex.com.

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Manitou Launches Specialized Woodcracker Tree Saw

Manitou has launched a new Woodcracker tree saw with grapple configuration for its rotating telehandler product line that will significantly improve performance and productivity in tree and limb removal operations — particularly in urban areas and roadside land management applications.

The Woodcracker tree saw with grapple is compatible with three Manitou rotating telehandlers — the MRT 2260, MRT 2660 and MRT 3060 Vision+. When matched with the MRT 3060 Vision+, operators can reach heights of more than 98 ft. and outreach to more than 84 ft. The maximum lifting capacity for the MRT with the tree saw attachment is 8,000 lbs.

Built from extremely highstrength steel and capable of cutting tree branches and trunks up to 29 in. in diameter, the new Manitou tree saw rotates into position to cut, hold and deliver each limb. It also can be matched with the Manitou rotating telehandler remote control to give the operator flexibility in how/where they perform the work.

“The off-road capabilities, 360degree rotation and the excellent reach of these rotating telehandlers makes this an extremely versatile solution for municipalities, public works departments and tree removal contractors regularly faced with challenging tree and limb removal jobs,” said Steve Kiskunas, telescopic handler product manager, Manitou.

“It delivers the ability to remove and place large and heavy tree limbs while maintaining excellent control of the load. This simplifies the work, helps keep the operator and other workers out of the fall zone, and gives the operator the ability to perform the work from the most advantageous vantage point when equipped with the remote control.”

Each Manitou MRT rotating telehandler equipped with the tree saw will include a

specialized forestry package with a windshield guard, boom covers and guards, hydraulic and electrical system covers and a second return-to-tank line. Manitou offers the attachment solution for new machine orders and for existing Manitou MRT Vision+ models: MRT 2260, MRT 2660 and MRT 3060.

While each Manitou rotating telehandler matched with the new tree saw with grapple is highly specialized, each machine retains compatibility with the full line of rotating telehandler attachments to deliver a highly versatile platform for businesses or public works departments.

“This new tree saw with grapple configuration delivers excellent heavy-duty performance for a specialized application while

still delivering a broad range of capabilities as a three-in-one machine — telescopic handler, jib and aerial work platform,” said Kiskunas. “This type of versatility can really be an asset in smart fleet building and management.”

The purposely matched solution of a rotating telehandler with a forestry package and a premium tree saw/grapple has an opportunity to evolve how tree removal, vegetation management, public works and other contractors approach safe limb and tree handling. It’s a solution that the Manitou dealer network has been hungry for, the manufacturer said.

“Our customers are impressed with Manitou’s MRT 3060 for its performance versatility, precision, and unparalleled com-

fort,” said Ben Siemen, vice president of sales for Shawmut Equipment. “This innovative piece of equipment is now designed to meet the demands of this harsh application — from the hydraulic hose and electrical component guarding at the boom tip, to the innovative remote control with designated controls for the grapple saw. The Manitou MRT line-up with the factory Installed Forestry Package offers our customers a complete package in one price, all backed by the service and support of the Manitou dealer network.”

The new Manitou tree saw for rotating telehandlers is available to order now in the North American market.

For more information, visit Manitou.com.

Built from extremely high-strength steel and capable of cutting tree branches and trunks up to 29 in. in diameter, the new Manitou tree saw rotates into position to cut, hold and deliver each limb.

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BTDT Celebrates Milestone, Hires New Marketing Director

BTDT Inc. is celebrating its 15th year in business and will soon unveil a new, more dynamic website. In addition to a milestone year and website unveiling, the company also is bringing on a new marketing director, Dakota Collins.

Collins, who has more than a decade of experience at his family’s trucking firm, Collins Trucking, based in Jackson, Ga., is a Georgia Southern University graduate with a degree in logistics and marketing. This lends a new approach to the overall scope of BTDT’s marketing endeavor, according to the company.

BTDT was founded by U.S. Marine Corp veteran Tim O’Malley following a career in the construction equipment industry. He started his career with Caterpillar and Komatsu before moving on to Daewoo/Doosan.

BTDT is an exclusive U.S. distributor of SNS products, a manufacturer of specialty products for the construction equipment industry, supplying a wide range of excavator and wheel loader attachments.

SNS utilizes a comprehensive Structural Test System to pursue Zero Defect design and manufacturing of all products. The staff and engineers for R&D provide BTDT with high-quality products and work hand-in-hand for

first rate post-sale service, the company said.

SNS produces a broad array of booms, arms and attachment configurations, and BTDT specializes primarily in the product applications for excavator conversion products such highreach, long-reach and material handler booms with a wide array of attachments.

For more information, call at 770/335-4360; email tim@btdtinc.com or visit dakota@btdtinc.com.  CEG

Ignite Attachments Introduces Its New Digital Fit Finder Tool

Ignite Attachments, a manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, has introducted The Fit Finder tool, a digital tool that allows customers to find the attachments and implements that match compact equipment machine specifications for existing machines with the click of a button.

Ignite Attachments was the first OEM attachment manufacturer to develop this type of reliable online tool, ensuring customer confidence and satisfaction even in a new digital landscape. With more than 10,000 data points from across all major compact equipment brands, the Fit Finder remains the most robust and user-friendly tool of its kind in the attachment and implement industry, according to the manufacturer.

“Online shopping is a staple of the modern economy,” said Trisha Pearson, business director of Ignite Attachments. “However, making large purchases online, like attachments, can still be nerve-wracking for many. When we set out to disrupt a stagnant industry, we knew we’d need to develop a tool that takes the guesswork out of attachment ordering and allows customers to shop with confidence. The Fit Finder provides the convenience of online shopping, available when and where it works best for customers, with a precise fit for peace of mind.”

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BTDT specializes primarily in the product applications for excavator conversion products such high-reach, long-reach and material handler booms.

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Dakota Collins has been named BTDT’s new marketing director.

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Volvo Drives ‘Toward Zero’ By Fueling New Trucks With HVO

Volvo Trucks North America has announced a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by fueling newly assembled trucks with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable fuel, as they depart from the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Va.

All Volvo trucks for the North American market are produced at the NRV plant, including the all-new Volvo VNL that will begin production later this summer. This initiative is part of Volvo Trucks’ broader strategy to decarbonize the industry through a three-pillar approach: enhancing internal combustion engine (ICE) efficiency and drop-in renewable fuels to make the largest immediate emissions reductions while continuing to scale the Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric and developing hydrogen fuel cell trucks.

“Today and for the foreseeable future there will not be a one-size fits all approach to decarbonizing transportation,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America. “That is why, at Volvo Trucks, we are focused on the three-pillar strategy with battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and renewable fuels in the internal combustion engine.

“With the all-new Volvo VNL and by utilizing HVO, we can make the most substantial and immediate impact today. There is a future for the ICE and we’re happy to be doing all factory fills with renewable fuel, an important step towards walking the talk in our sustainability journey.”

HVO is a renewable fuel that can be used in the same engine as fossil-based diesel without requiring engine modifications. Produced from renewable sources such as waste vegetable oils and animal fats, HVO has the same chemical structure as fossil-

Volvo Trucks is fueling new trucks leaving the NRV plant with 20 to 25 gal. of HVO per tank, with full tanks provided for trucks destined directly to customers. This initiative is expected to replace 1,125,000 gal. of fossil-based diesel annually, achieving an estimated 75 to 85 percent reduction in CO2 emissions for Volvo Trucks’ operations in North America.

based diesel so it can be used as a direct replacement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining engine performance. By utilizing these waste products as feedstocks, HVO production can promote a more sustainable circular economy by converting waste into valuable fuel.

Unlike first-generation biofuels, these raw sources are processed using a sophisticated hydrotreatment to achieve high levels of purity allowing HVO to be stored, used, pumped, and handled virtually the same way as fossil-based diesel products. Because HVO is hydrogenated it doesn’t contain oxygen and does not present the challenges of first-generation biofuels, including biodiesel, relating to extreme temperature and storage. This is an added benefit of HVO as it does not require separate stor-

With increasing demand from shippers for sustainable transport options, HVO offers Volvo Trucks’ customers a viable solution to meet these challenges today. The recent launch of the all-new Volvo VNL, featuring a 10 percent improvement in fuel efficiency from powertrain and aerodynamic advancements, exemplifies the ongoing potential for significant environmental benefits from internal combustion engine vehicles when powered by renewable fuels.

“The internal combustion engine has more than 100 years of research and development and established support in the industry. It must be part of the decarbonization journey and major, immediate decarbonization possibilities exist by using renewable fuels, including HVO and hydrogen,” said Johan Agebrand, director of product marketing, Volvo Trucks North America.

age or fueling infrastructure. HVO, often referred to as renewable diesel, can be used interchangeably with petroleum diesel. Renewable diesel at any blend up to a maximum of 100 percent (RD100) that conforms to ASTM D975 or EN15940 will not adversely affect engine or aftertreatment performance or durability.

“Volvo Trucks continues to work with the industry to broaden the use of renewable fuels. Fuels produced using hydrotreatment process such as, HVO and RD100, can be interchangeable with diesel and is a viable fuel to decarbonize transportation truck operators can start using today.” 

For more information, visit Volvotrucks.us.

(Photos courtesy of Volvo)

All new Volvo trucks are being fueled with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, a renewable diesel fuel, at the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Plant. This fueling with HVO includes the all-new Volvo VNL that will begin production later this summer.

Volvo Trucks is fueling new trucks leaving the NRV plant with 20 to 25 gallons of HVO per tank, with full tanks provided for trucks destined directly to customers.

Thunder Creek Expands Truck Upfit Fueling, Service Solutions

Thunder Creek is introducing a new truck upfit for the Isuzu NRR truck chassis. This includes both the popular multi-tank fuel NO HAZMAT upfit, as well as the service and lube outfit.

Thunder Creek Equipment has announced the expansion of its truck upfit line of fuel and service solutions with the addition of the Class 5 Isuzu NRR truck chassis.

This expansion includes both the No HAZMAT Fuel & Service Upfit (MTU) model, as well as the Service & Lube Truck Upfit (SLU) for daily fluids and preventive maintenance.

“The addition of the Isuzu NRR truck chassis to the Thunder Creek family of upfits is engineered to meet customer demand around this very popular commercial truck platform, and to further improve maneuverability and visibility — both on- and offroad,” said Seth Schreur, vice president of engineering, Thunder Creek Equipment.

“The success of these truck upfits is built on the ability to deliver fluids to job sites and customers in a truck that costs significantly less to own and operate than larger, highervolume trucks. The Isuzu NRR chassis does that and more with best-in-class maneuverability, a heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission, and the proven performance of a turbocharged Isuzu diesel engine.”

The Isuzu NRR truck chassis features a GVWR of 19,500 lbs. and is built sturdy to handle bulk fluid delivery to sites ranging from paved commercial and institutional sites to off-road construction sites. The primary benefits of the Thunder Creek upfit platforms compared to larger, higher-volume bulk tanker trucks include lower total cost of ownership, the ability to get in and out of more compact/crowded sites, less disturbance and lower ground pressure, and the ability to deliver critical fluids to each site

without requiring a HAZMAT endorsement or a CDL.

It’s ultimately more practical for business owners and fleet managers to own and operate — helping them take greater control of their fluid delivery schedules, equipment uptime and customer satisfaction while not limiting the labor pool that can drive each truck.

The No HAZMAT and no CDL design developed by Thunder Creek has transformed various industries, including construction, equipment rental, dealer service departments, home heating oil delivery, disaster relief operations and widespread fuel distribution networks. Thunder Creek accomplishes this through the innovative design and engineering of each truck to keep bulk fluid quantities below mandated levels while delivering an operator interface that makes fueling and daily fluid delivery easy, the manufacturer said.

The No HAZMAT Fuel & Service Upfit (MTU) features a total capacity of 920 ga. of diesel (eight 15-gal. tanks) along with options for DEF, grease and power systems. The Service & Lube Truck Upfit (SLU) features 690 gal. of service fluids configured in 25-, 55- and 115-gal. tanks and can include fresh oil, reclaimed oil, coolant, reclaimed coolant and diesel. Select configurations also can be equipped with DEF and grease.

Each Thunder Creek upfit is manufactured in Pella, Iowa, and is distributed through a network of dealers throughout the United States.

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Demand for Skilled Tradespeople to Rise Over Next Decade

Competition for skilled trades workers is at an all-time high, said staffing firm Skinner Construction Services.

Contractors are devoting a lot of time to exploring new ways to hire. Some are boosting compensation, others investing in professional development.

“Construction workers in this landscape are empowered to select employers who support their career growth and align with their values,” blogged Skinner.

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What’s considered the hottest construction job titles these days depends on who produces the list.

What’s consistent is the fact that the highest paying in-demand jobs don’t require a college degree. For young job seekers, that opens more doors to strong career choices and is why the job security that skilled labor currently offers is so attractive.

Continuing labor shortages worsened by disruptions from the COVID pandemic, have created more competition for talent, said McKinsey & Co.

Add to that the fact that more construction workers are retiring each year and the industry is constantly working to attract young people to fill their places. As a result, wages for skilled trade jobs have risen by more than 20 percent since the first quarter of 2020, noted the global management consultant.

“Demand for skilled tradespeople is expected to increase over the next decade and remain high in the U.S.,” said McKinsey.

The construction career field is wide open for skilled workers. Many jobseekers are writing their tickets to stable employment, high pay and top-notch benefits.

The consulting firm attributes this to infrastructure needs, a surge in real estate redevelopment and investments in renewable energy.

Construction is among the three most in-demand job fields that companies are hiring for this year. In the mix are manufacturing and plumbing.

Specific titles Payscale and ZipRecruiter shared with CNBC include construction superintendent, production manager and journeyman plumber.

ZipRecruiter tracked a 16-percent increase in all of these jobs between October 2023 and March 2024.

Construction superintendents have seen the largest uptick in demand, with openings surging more than 128 percent, according to the CNBC report.

The survey found other high-paying trade jobs that have seen slightly less demand, “but are still hiring at a good clip, include fleet managers.”

Construction careers, prioritizing skills over degrees, offer some the best chances to earn six figures without a college degree, said Payscale’s Ruth Thomas.

major new transportation construction projects and driving labor demands, noted Jones.

Plus, the construction industry bypassed the pandemic layoff hits that many other industries saw. So, it recovered jobs more quickly, said Jones.

“Construction employment had a strong bounce-back after lockdowns and other restrictions began to ease in the late spring of 2020,” he said.

And the market has only continued to grow since. In fact, construction hiring passed preCOVID levels three months before the economy as a whole.

Future Is for Skilled

Jones predicts industry technological changes will streamline many processes, in turn changing the composition of jobs in the industry.

“As the industry modernizes, many professions set for the greatest rate of growth are in fact jobs not commonly associated with construction,” he blogged.

Demand for construction market research analysts, software developers, logisticians and financial managers is projected to be robust in the coming years.

Other in-demand construction jobs include masonry workers, health and safety specialists, logisticians and wind turbine installers and maintenance technicians.

Though more companies are dropping degree requirements, skills-based hiring has still not become common practice across all industries, she added.

Jonathan Jones of Construction Coverage said despite inflation, high interest rates and recession fears, the outlook for construction is bright.

The construction software developer noted a recent AIA report that a 4-percent growth in non-residential construction is expected this year.

That follows an already impressive 22-percent hike in 2023. Job growth in construction will be steady into the future, said Jones.

“High demand for construction across the board has helped boost the industry over the past three years,” he said.

That demand could help construction companies weather a potential recession, Jones said, noting the fed has invested heavily in infrastructure.

The series of COVID relief packages in 2020 and 2021 sent billions of dollars flowing to the industry, as well.

But the fed investment centerpiece is the IIJA, funding

“But construction industry jobs with the greatest projected growth rates are related to renewable energy, including wind and solar,” added Jones

Skilled trade workers “are striking gold in the job market” said job placement firm Skinner in a spring report. The company attributes the strong job market to singlefamily housing and industrial construction which are currently in high demand.

“Trillion-dollar public infrastructure projects are taking shape,” said Skinner, also crediting an expected “historic” boom in the remodeling market.

“These days, it seems like every industry needs tradespeople — and as the skills gap grows, pay may rise as fast as competition.”

The company believes trade workers are experiencing some of the fastest growing wages in the country. As a result, contractors are strategizing to recruit high-demand workers, said Skinner, “especially if a tightening budget is a concern.”

Skilled trade workers can take this time to shift into muchneeded roles, the company advised. This are the firm’s top in-demand construction jobs:

• Electricians

“Electricians are needed for practically every building construction project — but that’s far from where the demand ends,” said the company.

As the United States goes green, trade workers will be key hires for charging station and transmission line installs.

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New infrastructure calls for ironworkers. Federal funding is driving the growth of transportation, bridge and highway projects, increasing the need for skilled ironworkers.

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Oshkosh Corporation Enters Agreement to Acquire AUSA

Oshkosh Corporation announced that it is acquiring AUSA, a manufacturer of wheeled dumpers, rough-terrain forklifts and telehandlers for the construction, material handling, agriculture, landscape and specialty equipment industries. Upon closing, AUSA will become part of the Oshkosh Access segment, which includes the JLG, Jerr-Dan and Hinowa brands.

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Oshkosh Corporation, a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AUSACORP S.L. (AUSA), a privately held international company and manufacturer of wheeled dumpers, rough-terrain forklifts and telehandlers for the construction, material handling, agriculture, landscape and specialty equipment industries.

Upon closing, AUSA will become part of the Oshkosh Access segment.

“AUSA’s history of producing high-quality, purpose-built equipment aligns with our Innovate. Serve. Advance. strategy, allowing us to broaden our product offerings in both current and adjacent markets,” said John Pfeifer, Oshkosh Corporation’s president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to welcoming the AUSA team into the Oshkosh family.”

AUSA products will enhance the JLG line of telehandlers, as well as Hinowa tracked dumpers and forklifts to strengthen the Access segment’s portfolio of equipment. The companies began working together through a partner agreement in 2020, with AUSA manufacturing the JLG-branded

SkyTrak 3013 compact telehandler.

“We are excited to join forces with a proven partner like AUSA,” said Mahesh Narang, executive vice president, Oshkosh Corporation, and president, Access.

“Combining our advanced technology capabilities and robust training, support and service infrastructures will allow us to better serve customers and enable targeted growth.”

“We constantly pursue excellence in our products, services and business,” said Ramon Carbonell, AUSA’s chief executive officer. “A deeper relationship with Oshkosh will expand the reach of our products, which is an objective our companies share.”

AUSA, which was founded in 1956 in Barcelona, Spain, reported sales of approximately $132 million euros in 2023. The company’s near 350 team members and 600 dealers bring with them a long history of innovation, quality and customer service.

The AUSA acquisition supports the Oshkosh accelerated growth strategy. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close within 90 days.

For more information, visit JLG.com. 

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EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1 346 484 0369

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY VOLVO L320 , L330 OR L350F, YEAR ABOVE 2013. MUST BE RUNNER/NONRUNNER.

EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ENGINE FOR A TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR - CATERPILLAR D6R XL SERIES II - ENGINE C9SERIAL #: 4ZF10784

EMAIL: MILANZOLL@INCOMERH.COM

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 983-B; KOEHRING 1066, RUNNING OR NOT; GRADALL ON TRACKS, RUNNING OR NOT; DRESSER 250-E CRAWLER LOADER. CALL 267-738-5984

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DRESSER 125E CRAWLER DOZERS - LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE BOSCH VA PUMP OR HEAD AND ROTOR.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE BROOMS / SWEEPERS, ALL MODELS. MID-SIZED JOHN DEERE OR HYUNDAI EXCAVATOR PLUMBED AND WITH CONCRETE PULVERIZER.

EMAIL: NEWYORKCWS@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 973-956-8854

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (PA): NEW HOLLAND ATTACHMENTS - 7614 LOADER ATTACHMENT FOR NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR.

EMAIL: KEVCOOKENTERPRISES@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 814-386-5541

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (FL): COTTRELL TRAILERS, ALL MODELS.

EMAIL: WILFREORLANDO@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELSNEED TO PURCHASE FOR OWN STOCK CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS (916, 926, 936E, 950B, 950E, 950H, 966E, 966F, 966H, 970F & 980F.

EMAIL: ROYALMACHINERYTRADERS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923360598261

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WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 85ZV , 90ZV , 90ZIV , 95ZV. ALSO SEARCHING FOR KOMATSU WA470-3 , WA600-3 , WA600-6... RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING CONDITION. EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577

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WANTED (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT.

EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (IL): CASE 580M III BACKHOE LOADERS; LOOKING FOR CATERPILLAR, CASE AND JOHN DEERE BACKHOE PARTS/SALVAGE MACHINES. RUNNERS AND NON RUNNERS, ANY CONDITION.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 618-838-0841

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (AL): KOMATSU 12 INCH BUCKET, PC35

EMAIL: JSGODSEY78@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 205-485-4605

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): ALL MODELS DITCH WITCH VACUUM/EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT

EMAIL:

BILL@DITCHWITCHNEWMEXICO.COM

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WANTED (US): MANUFACTURER: JCB 540-170 TELEHANDLER, 2016 OR NEWER.

EMAIL:

NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS AND JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. WE REQUIRE ITEMS TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE MOST DESIRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS. PHONE: 484-781-2958

EMAIL:

JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G/H, 14G,14M. ALSO LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA-600 AND WA-900. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR D10N CRAWLER DOZER. PLS PRICE FOB OR CIF ALEXANDRIA PORT EGYPT.

EMAIL: ELEKTESADCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 00201005311220

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 336

EXCAVATOR - MUST HAVE A HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS AND GPS EQUIPPED. UNIT SHOULD HAVE BETWEEN 4-6000 HOURS. EMAIL: AARONA@BLACKSTARACA.COM PHONE: 737-587-1936

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WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR OFFHIGHWAY TRUCKS - CAT MODLES 777C, 777D, 777F, 777G. EMAIL: TONYTHOMAS@ PACIFICCRANES.COM; PHONE: 1-818-956-5231

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WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 980K-M / 924 K-M / 416 420 430 C-D-E-F / 953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 MN

EMAIL: FEEDBACK@GCESEQUIPMENT.COM PHONE: 657-456-2544

WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR CAT - CASE 980K-M /924 K-M /416 420 430 C-D-E-F /953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 M-N.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WA-600, WA-500 AND WA-900 WHEEL LOADERS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (IL): A CUMMINS 5.9 TURBO CHARGED ENGINE FOR A CASE 1155E LOADER.

EMAIL: KUBERSKIEXC@CHARTER.NET ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (TX): NEED CAT 988 USED WHEEL LOADER. IF AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT ASAP.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (TX): ALL MODELS EAGLE CRUSHERS / PULVERIZERS / SHEARS. ISO PORTABLE, PREFERABLY CLOSED CIRCUIT, IMPACT CRUSHERS. ALSO INTERESTED IN PORTABLE SCREENS

EMAIL: GIVEBUYSELLTRADE@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 512-822-8818 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED: KOMATSU WA600-6 WHEEL LOADER & CAT 988. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (OK): CATERPILLAR D5N CRAWLER DOZER.

EMAIL: JUNK4@ACEINVESTMENTS.COM; PHONE: 405-627-6246

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR MODEL 815 SOIL COMPACTOR.

EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 312-898-5355

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WANTED (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR QC EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (IN): HYSTER H80FT FORKS

EMAIL: YADAV.JYOTI178@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 09500208661 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WA): BOMAG BW 172 PADFOOT COMPACTORS | LOOKING FOR PARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRIVE TRAIN, OR WHOLE MACHINE TO USE FOR PARTS.

EMAIL: DYLAN@COLF.COM PHONE: 360-798-5847

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WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 0092-333-123-4598

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WANTED (US): ANY MANUFACTURER, ALL MODELS CRAWLER DOZERSLOOKING TO BUY JOHN DEERE 650KLGP WITH WINCH OR 550KLGP WITH WINCH, ENCL. CAB, UNDER 3500 HOURS, UNDERCARRIAGE NEAR NEW. EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA; PHONE: 450-346-8975

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WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR MODEL 14H MOTOR GRADER.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 2816945478

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WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER

EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (TX): KOMATSU PC3000 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU PC3000 ENGINE.

EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 832-244-1897

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WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214

– A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR. EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123

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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS.

EMAIL: SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET

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WANTED (US): VOLVO EC480DL EXCAVATOR EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

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WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT466. EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM PHONE: 918-385-1623

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L, M, SK, SL) CAT (416, 420 C/D/E/F), DEERE (310E, G, SE) AND JCB (214 SERIES 3). EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1 832-244-1897

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, MODELS EX 400 AND EX 450. EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 340 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE CAT EXCAVATORS 320, 330, 345, 365, 385, AND 390. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-281-694-5478

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS & LESS THAN $15,000

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 616-813-3642

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923331234598

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS – NEED TO PURCHASE HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400, EX-450, AND EX 270. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

• Online May 19 - 29, 2024

For: Retirement Construction Equipment & More Auction

• Sardis, OH

Wed., May 22, 2024

For: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment

• Online

Thurs., May 23, 2024

For: Late Model Construction Equipment & More Auction

• Online

May 28 – June 7, 2024

For: Snow Equipment, Construction Equipment and more

• Houston, TX

Thurs., May 30, 2024

For: Late Model Rental Fleet Equipment & more

• Belvidere, NJ

Sat., June 1, 2024

For: Retirement Auction. Sand & Gravel Operation & more

• Houston, TX

Thurs., June 6, 2024

For: Retirement, One Owner, Construction Equipment & more

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• Rocky Mountain Regional Event

May 21-22, 2024

• Orlando, FL

May 23 - 24, 2024

• SE Regional Event

June 6 - 7, 2024

• NE Regional Event

June 11 - 13, 2024

• Great Plains Regional Event

June 12 - 13, 2024

• Sacramento, CA

June 12 - 13, 2024

ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.

www.AARauctions.com

800-243-0061

• Online

May 1 – December 31, 2024

For: Vehicles, Equipment & Government Auctions

Coming Auctions

• Online Ends May 28, 2024

For: New Paltz FD Surplus Vehicle

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

May 15 – June 3, 2024

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online Fri., May 31, 2024

For: Woodburn OR Equipment Auction

• Online Sat., June 8, 2024 For: Sarasota CA Equipment Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com 1-877-BIDADOO

• Online May 28, 2024

• Online June 4, 2024

BIG IRON AUCTIONS www.bigiron.com 800-937-3558

• Online May 22, 2024

• Online May 29, 2024

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS

www.brightstarauctions.com 574-825-0704

• West Liberty, KY Wed., May 22, 2024

For: WR Hardwoods - Sawmill Equipment Auction

• Marion, MI Fri., May 24, 2024 For: Green Tree Hardwoods -

Sawmill Equipment Auction

• Middlefield, OH Fri., May 31, 2024 For: Lake Erie Equipment Auction

DEANCO AUCTIONS

www.deancoauction.com

MS: 601-656-9768

AL: 334-693-2540

• Philadelphia, MS May 22 - 23, 2024

For: Huge 2-Day Public Auction

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC.

www.dsa-auctions.com

765-778-9277

• Avon, IL

Thurs., May 30, 2024

For: Absolute Gravel Pit Equipment Auction

FREIJE & FREIJE AUCTIONEERS

www.freijeauctioneers.com 317-539-2895

• Clayton, IN Thurs., June 6, 2024

For: Summer Midwest Construction & Ag Equipment Auction

HANSEN AUCTION GROUP

www.hansenauctiongroup.com 920-383-1012

• Online

May 16 – June 18, 2024 For: Forestry & Logging Equipment Consignment Auction

• Online

Ends May 28, 2024

For: Monthly Construction, Heavy Trucks & Government Consignment Auction

• Online

June 4 - 10, 2024

For: Pike Construction Equipment, Truck & Trailer Consignment Auction

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

• Virtual Live

Wed., May 22, 2024

For: Complete Liquidation Miller Landscaping, Inc.

• Virtual Live

Thurs., May 30, 2024

For: Sand Hills Material Gravel Pit Absolute Auction

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

• Online

Wed., June 26, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

855-GO2-KANE

• Online

May 21 - 22, 2024

For: Western Region Timed Online Auction

• Online Tues., May 28, 2024

For: Dixon, CA Auction Event

• Online May 28 - 29, 2024

For: Southeast Regional Timed Auction

J.M. WOOD AUCTION COMPANY

www.jmwood.com 800-447-7085

• Montgomery, AL

June 11 - 13, 2024

For: 51st Annual Summer Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-897-8864

• Online

Thurs., May 23, 2024

For: May Live Virtual Auction

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

• Online

Thurs., May 23, 2024

For: Williams Landscaping Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., May 23, 2024

For: Coastal Carolina Consignment Auction

• Stanton, TX

Tues., June 4, 2024

For: Oilfield Equipment Auction

• Online Tues., June 4, 2024

For: Midwest Mud LLC Auction

• Pelzer, SC Sat., June 8, 2024

For: Auto Auction

MYRON BOWLING AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.myronbowling.com 513-738-3311

• London, KY

Thurs., June 6, 2024

For: Forklifts & Construction Equipment Auction

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION www.purplewave.com 866-608-9283

• Online

Wed., May 22, 2024

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., May 23, 2024 For: Construction Equipment Auction

• Online

Tues., May 28, 2024

For: Government Auction

• Online

Wed., May 29, 2024

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., May 30, 2024

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES

www.RES.bid

833-SOLD-RES

• Wooster, OH Fri., June 7, 2024

For: Commercial Truck & Trailer Consignment Auction

SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC

www.salesauctioncompany.com 860-627-7506

• Westfield, MA

Thurs., June 20, 2024

For: Peckham Industries & Subsidiaries Major Excess Inventory Dispersal

• Online Fri., October 25, 2024

For: 15th Annual Fall Sale

• Windsor Locks, CT Sat., October 26, 2024 For: 15th Annual Fall Sale

SHETRON AUCTION & EQUIPMENT LLC

www.shetronequipment.com 717-532-8828

• Shippensburg, PA Wed., May 29, 2024

For: Construction & Farm Equipment Auction

STEFFES GROUP INC. www.steffesgroup.com 701-237-9173

• Online

June 4 - 11, 2024

For: Steffes Truck & Transportation Auction

YODER & FREY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990

• Kissimmee, FL Thurs., June 6, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

• Findlay, OH

Thurs., June 13, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

Analysis: Many State Unemployment Rates

Decrease Over Year

The March 2024 not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate was 5.4 percent, down 0.2 percent from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released May 2 by Associated Builders and Contractors.

The analysis also found that 29 states had lower unemployment rates over the same period, two states were unchanged (New Jersey and Oklahoma) and 19 states were higher. National NSA payroll construction employment was 275,000 higher than in March 2023. Since February 2022, seasonally adjusted construction employment has exceeded its pre-pandemic peak of 7.6 million. As of March 2024, SA payroll construction employment stood at 8.2 million.

Indicating the relative tightness of the construction employment market in many states, this March, 31 states had lower construction unemployment rates compared to March 2019 (pre-pandemic) and 19 states had higher rates.

“Despite elevated interest rates, construction activity and employment continue at a healthy pace,” said Bernard Markstein, president and chief economist of Markstein Advisors, who conducted the analysis for ABC. “Builders are hiring as they seek to replace retiring workers and anticipate winning future work. Nonresidential construction activity and employment continue to benefit from federal funding and tax incentives for manufacturers, and funding for state and local infrastructure projects is strong.

In March, every state had lower estimated construction unemployment rates than in February. The last time that all 50 states had lower rates than in the previous month was in May 2018.

Top Five States

The five states with the lowest estimated NSA construction unemployment rates for March were:

• Maryland, 1 percent

• North Dakota, 1.5 percent

• Utah, 1.7 percent

• Iowa, 2.2 percent

• Georgia, 2.3 percent

North Dakota, Iowa and Georgia each posted their lowest March NSA estimated construction unemployment rate on record. Utah notched its second-lowest March rate, behind 2022’s 1.6 percent rate. Maryland had its second-lowest March rate, behind last year’s 0.8 percent rate.

Bottom Five States

The five states with the highest March estimated NSA construction unemployment rates were:

• 46. Illinois, 8.6 percent

• 47. New Jersey, 9.3 percent

• 48. Connecticut and Vermont (tie), 10.2 percent

• 50. Rhode Island, 16.2 percent

Illinois had its second-lowest March NSA estimated construction unemployment rate since 2019’s 5.1 percent. 

1. LIVE: Wednesday, May 22: SARDIS, OHIO: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Trucks, Trailers, All Types of Support and Attachments.

2. VIRTUAL: Thursday, May 23: QUERETARO, MEXICO: Late Model Cat, John Deere, Case Construction Equipment, Attachments, Support, Trailers and Trucks.

3. TIMED: Closes- Wednesday, May 29, Opens- Sunday, May 19: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Real Estate is Sold. Retirement. Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Tow Trucks, Pickups, All Types of Trailers (Equipment & Van), Attachments and Support.

4. LIVE: Thursday, May 30: HOUSTON, TEXAS: Late Model Rental Fleet Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo Rental Fleet Equipment, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts Attachments, Trucks and Trailers.

5. LIVE: Saturday, June 1: BELVIDERE, NEW JERSEY: Retirement Auction. Sand & Gravel Operation, Plus Construction Utility Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Support.

6. LIVE: Thursday, June 6: HOUSTON, TEXAS: Retirement Auction. One Owner. One of Houston's Finest and Oldest Contractors Construction Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Shop Equipment, Large Quantity of Support.

7. TIMED: Closes- Friday, June 7, Opens- Tuesday, May 28: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA: Very Large Snow Equipment Including Plows & Salters/Sanders, Construction Equipment, Compact Tractors, Commercial Lawn Mowers, (30)Skid Steers, Pickup, Service and Utility Trucks, Assortment of Tagalong Trailers, Large Quantity of Support Equipment.

8. LIVE: Saturday, June 8: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Large Rental Fleet Construction Utility Equipment Auction. (Primarily Cat). Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks, Trailers, Large Quantity of Support.

9. LIVE: Wednesday, June 12: GREENVILLE, TEXAS: Something Great, A New Beginning. Very Large Rental Return Auction. Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Linkbelt Construction Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support. The Best of the Best. HIGHLIGHTS: (28)Excavators: 2019 Cat 336FL, Cat 320GC, (2)2019 Cat 320, (2)2019 Cat 320(QC), 2020-2019 Cat 315F, 2020-2019 Cat 305, 2022-(2)2019 Kobelco SK210LC, (2)2019 Kobelco SK145X4, (2)2022-2020 Kobelco SK55RX7, 2018 Linkbelt LX300, (2)2021 Linkbelt 210X4, 2023 Linkbelt 145X4, (2)Rubber Tired Loaders: (2)2017 Komatsu WA380, (7) Crawler Tractors: (4)2020 Cat D4K2LGP, 2021-2020 Cat D3, 2021 Cat D1, Motor Grader: 2021 JD 770G, (5) Vibratory Rollers: (2)2021 Hamm H13i, 2021 Dynapac CA3500, (2)2020 Bomag BW211, (17)Rubber Tracked Skid Steers: (4)2020 Takeuchi TL12V-2, (7)2020 Takeuchi TL10V-2, 2020-(5)2019 Cat 299D, (4)Backhoes: (4) Cat 416F(4x4), (4)Telescopic Forklifts: (2)2023 JLG 1255, (2)2023 JLG 10054, (2)Tractor Loaders: (2)2020 Kubota MS111D, (6)Light Plants, Water & Service Trucks, New Detachable Trailers.

10. TIMED: Closes- Wednesday, June 19, Opens- Wednesday, June 12: ATLANTA, GEORGIA: National Lawn Care Company. Construction Equipment, Compact Tractors, Commercial Lawn Mowers, Skid Steers, Pickup, Service and Utility Trucks, Assortment of Tagalong Trailers, Large Quantity of Support Equipment.

11. LIVE: Saturday, June 22: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: Rentals, Rentals. Very Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Service & Utility Trucks, All Types of Trailers, New & Used Support Equipment, Attachments.

12. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, June 27, Opens- Monday, June 17: MONTREAL, CANADA: Bankruptcy of Major Local Contractor. Equipment Primarily Late Model Cat, Komatsu, Construction Equipment, Trucks and Trailers.

13. LIVE: Saturday, June 29: ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, All Types of Trucks, Trailers, New Support and New Attachments.

14. LIVE: Friday, July 12: CANASTOTA, NEW YORK: Major Job Completion. Cat Earthmoving Equipment. HIGHLIGHTS: Cat D10T, Cat D9L Cat D6PXL, (15-20)Cat 637 E, Cat 637D, Cat 631D Scraper Pans, Cat Compactor, Plus all types of Accessories, Truck Tractors, Bottom Dumps and more.

15,16. 2 DAY AUCTION: LIVE: Saturday, July 13, & TIMED: ClosesSunday, July 14, Opens- Monday, July 1: CANASTOTA (Syracuse), NEW YORK: Very Large Rental Return Auction. Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi, Bobcat Earthmoving Equipment. Many New and Like New Machines, Large Quantity of All Types of Trucks, Trailers, Attachments, Support Tools, New & Used Storage & Office Units. Auction to Coincide with the Famous Alex Lyon & Son Hay Camp & Barbeque, Friday Afternoon, July 12 on the Main Farm.

17. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, July 18, Opens- Monday, July 8: LANCASTER (Columbus), OHIO: Large Quantity Late Model 53ft. to 48ft. Van Trailers.

18. LIVE: Saturday, July 20: OSWEGO, NEW YORK: Retirement Auction. Complete Liquidation. Large Welding & Fabrication Business. Everything is Working and in Tip-Top Shape. (Only the Best).

19. LIVE: Wednesday, July 24: CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: 1 Owner Job Completion Auction. Construction Equipment, Crane, Pulling Tractor Pans, Late Model Truck Tractors, Water Trucks, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Large Quantity of Support and Attachments, Beautiful Real Estate: 12 Acres, Complete Shop. HIGHLIGHTS: 2022 Cat 320(700hrs.), Komatsu PC360LC, 2015 Grove RT800E(80-T), 2018 Komatsu D65PX(2700hrs.), JD 850J, JD 650K, 2018 JD 672G, Cat 130G, (6)Vibratory Rollers, (2)JD624K, (5)Cat 289D, Case STX440 Pulling Tractor, (2)Reynolds 17CS, 2017 Peterbilt(35,000mi.), (6)Water Trucks, Plus much more.

20. LIVE: Saturday, August 3: POMPEY, NEW YORK: In Conjunction wth Empire Farm Days. Late Model Construction & Agricultural Equipment, Attachments, Support, Trucks, Trailers, Something for Everybody. 21,22. 2 DAY AUCTION: LIVE: Friday, August 2, & TIMED: ClosesSaturday, August 3, Opens- Wednesday, July 24: PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Retirement Auction. 65 Years in Business. Late Model Construction Equipment. Primarily Cat, Peterbilt Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Service & Pickup Trucks, Cranes, Equipment and Dump Trailers, Enormous Amount of Buckets, Support Equipment, Tools, Tires and much more.

23. TIMED: Closes- Sunday, August 25, Opens- Thursday, August 15: CENTRAL NEW YORK: Estate Auction. Gentleman's Farm and all Related Equipment. Late Model Trucks, Cars, Collectibles, Wood Working Shop and much more.

24. LIVE: Friday, September 13: ALBANY, NEW YORK: Major Job Completion. Primarily Cat, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo Earthmoving Equipment, Articulated Haul Trucks, Attachments, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, All Types of Trailers.

25. LIVE: Friday, September 20: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: 1 Owner Retirement Auction. Over 50 Years in Business on site. Very Well Maintained Construction and Aggregate Equipment. Primarily Cat, Case, John Deere, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Equipment and Dump Trailers, Support Equipment, Attachments.

NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

26. SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Rental Returns of Construction & Utility Equipment, Plus Beautiful Piece of Real Estate with Large Building.

27. SARATOGA, NEW YORK: Retirement. Complete Liquidation. It's Big. HIGHLIGHTS: JD 650KLGP(winch, 200hrs.), JD 450J, Linkbelt 350X4LC, 2021-2019 Linkbelt 75, Like New Kubota 97, (2)Cranes: Grove 540E, Grove RT525B, (2)Telescopic Forklifts: Genie TL844, Genie TL642, Pipe Benders, Air Compressors, Light Plants, Utility Vehicles, 2017 Freightliner(46R), 2016 Eager Beaver GSL 55T Lowboy, 2018 Jer Dann Rollback(46R, t/a), Over 500 TopLine Support & Attachments.

28. FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Highlights Include Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu Rental Fleet Equipment, Aggregate, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.

29. ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA: 3 Major Job Completions of Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, All Types Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.

More Than 450 Guests Attend Westchester Tractor Event

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Construction Ranks Among Three Most In-Demand Jobs

Maintenance brings demand as well.

“We’re also seeing ongoing demand for low-voltage technicians, driven by new fiber optic networks, alarm systems, rewiring projects and other work.”

Skinner believes that’s why the BLS expects the electrician job outlook to grow much faster than average through 2032.

• Pipefitters

Industrial development is driving demand for pipefitters, said Skinner, as semiconductor businesses and automakers build facilities.

Predicted resurgences of oil and gas production could boost demand even further, believes Skinner.

“We’re already seeing pipefitter salaries exceed what electricians make, and turnover and retirements will increase job openings and pay in the U.S.”

• Ironworkers

Where there’s new infrastructure, there will be ironworkers. These professionals “are expected to thrive in the coming years,” said Skinner.

Federal funding is driving the growth of transportation, bridge and highway projects, further ramping up ironworker hiring, the firm noted.

• Masonry Workers

“You may have heard masonry is a dying trade, but demand for this traditional skill isn’t going away,” said Skinner.

Bricklayers, stonemasons and other mason workers — crucial for building fences, walls, walkways and more — are still in short supply.

Simply put, schools and companies still struggle to build interest in masonry among the next generation of workers, said the firm.

“The aging workforce, as well as the growing number of masons switching careers, will keep the number of these skilled trade positions high.”

Citing the AGC, Skinner noted that bricklayers and cement masons are the most difficult tradespeople to recruit regionally.

Recognizing this, organizations are hosting workshops in hopes of closing the widening skills gap.

“Workers with the skills needed to fill mason positions now can find plenty of lucrative opportunities.”

Construction Coverage used BLS data to form its list of the fastest-growing jobs in the construction industry, across 190-plus occupations.

The list includes:

• Market research analysts and marketing specialists

“Software companies have transformed the construction industry in recent years by automating processes that used to require hours of manual work.”

The developer said the most noteworthy new products include takeoff, estimating, construction accounting and field service management software.

This job category is expected to see 8 percent growth over the next 10 years, adding 1,300 new workers.

• Electricians

The 10-year projected employment growth for electricians is more than 8.5 percent, resulting in a projected employment growth of 46,400 over that period.

• Telecommunications line installers and repairers

An employment increase of 9.3 percent over 10 years is expected for line installers and repairers. This will add 2,900 workers to the job field.

• Occupational health and safety specialists

The 10-year employment growth forecast is 11.9 percent for health and safety specialists. The job field will grow by 1,900 workers.

• Logisticians

Logisticians will see a 10-year projected employment growth of +12.1 percent. The job field will draw 200 workers over that time span.

• Radio, cell and tower installers and repairers

Over a 10-year period this job category is projected to grow by 13.6 percent. It will bring 300 workers into the construction market.

• Solar photovoltaic installers

The 10-year projected employment growth for solar installers is 29.0 percent, seeing 4,800 more workers take this job title.

• Wind turbine service technicians

Over the next 10 years, the job of wind turbine technician will grow by 50.8 percent, adding 900 more workers over that span.

Skinner said beyond these high-demand positions, the shortage of skilled trade workers across all fields and roles continues.

“Companies that rely on tradespeople need to start stepping up their recruiting efforts and compensation packages.”

In the meantime, said the placement firm, workers can leverage the current market to elevate their careers.  CEG

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Andrew Prusinowski of Westchester Tractor takes his son, Jacob, through the Kubota obstacle course.

A Kubota RTV-X is put through its paces in the demo area.

A Hitachi wheel loader is closely inspected by interested buyers.

Everyone pitched in to make the event an overall great success, (L-R) including Matt Apple, Westchester Tractor; John Apple, founder of Westchester Tractor; and Bill Bergmann of Kubota.

Jeff Underhill, who has worked as a sales representative of Westchester Tractor for decades, took the opportunity to see a few of his long-time customers before starting his retirement.

Business Calendar

To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd240602/)

Dates:Tuesday, June 4, 2024 (12 PM) –Thursday, June 27, 2024 (5 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240701/)

Dates:Monday, July 15, 2024 (10:00 AM) –Thursday, July 18, 2024 (6:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 240901/)

Dates:Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (1:00 PM) – Monday, September 30, 2024 (4:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240901/)

Dates:Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (1:00 PM) – Thursday, October 3, 2024 (5:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

AMERICAN INSTITUTE of AMERICA (AIA) Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA 2024)

DATES:June 5 - 8, 2024

PLACE:Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW Washington, DC 20001

Description: AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024 (AIA 2024) is a premier event for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. Discover everything you need to know about the latest trends and activities in architecture during this four-day conference. AIA24 is a premier annual conference that celebrates multidisciplinary solutions from across the built environment and the power of designing a better world, together. AIA24 gives you a dynamic, everchanging, infinite view into the world of architecture that informs you and makes your architecture better. Every year, the AIA and AEC communities convene to network, share knowledge, and find solutions to design a better world. The conference fuses together industries, identities, skills styles, and values, to establish a new multidisciplinary understanding of today’s most pressing issues. Uniting toward better outcomes highlights the value in each other’s unique skill sets and positions architects, designers, engineers, and builders as leaders designing a better world together.

For more information on this event, contact: American Institute of America (AIA), 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 1/800-242-3837

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)

2024 AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference

DATES:June 10 – 12, 2024

PLACE:Ritz-Carlton Hotel 1150 22nd Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037

Phone:202/835-0500

Description: The Federal Contractors Conference is the premier conference for federal construction contractors to discuss the latest projects, policies, and contracting issues facing the industry with federal agencies. In addition to substantive discussions and presentations

with federal agencies, attendees will hear from legal experts about the latest federal regulations that will impact their businesses and may have the opportunity to continue a dialogue with federal agencies after the conference.

Leading federal construction attorneys will address executive orders, Small Business Administration and Federal Acquisition Regulation rules, and case law trends your company needs to know to work in the federal market. And, when the conference concludes, AGC member attendees will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing dialogue and meetings with agency headquarters later in the year.

Join us and take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain essential information and participate in the many networking opportunities.

2024 AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference connects construction industry leaders and their agency counterparts for a candid dialogue about direct business impacts happening in real-time.

For more information on the 2024 AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference and to register, go to www.fedcon.agc.org.

Phone: 703/548-3118

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) AGC’s Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Conference

Dates:Sunday, June 30 – Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Place:The Brown Hotel 335 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40202

Phone: (502) 583-1234

An Incomparable Learning & Networking Experience for Chapter Executives

Designed exclusively for members of AGC’s Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the Conference is the premier gathering of your peers all in one place.

The ELC Annual Conference provides you with three (3) days dedicated to your professional development, networking, and leadership growth.

What to Expect at the ELC Conference

Three plus days of learning, sharing, growing, and recommitting to excellence!

Plan Your Conference Experience

An iconic destination inextricably woven into the fabric of the city.

The Brown Hotel is opulent yet approachable – like a fine Kentucky bourbon that never overwhelms you with its history but instead entertains you with a lifetime of colorful stories.

Having now passed its centennial, The Brown Hotel reflects the rich heritage and Southern gentility that have made Louisville a hot spot for bluegrass enthusiasts, bourbon drinkers, equestrians, and Derby Day revelers.

If you have any reservation questions, please reach out to Mary Doane at mary.doane@agc.org.

AGC of America, 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Ste. 300, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703/548-3118

Minnesota FARMFEST 2024

www.ideaggroup.com

Dates: August 6 – 8, 2024

Place:Redwood County, MN

Description: Minnesota FARMFEST 2024 is scheduled to take place from August 6 to August 8, 2024, in Redwood County, Minnesota.

This event brings together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and beyond, providing a platform for farmers to network, experience new technologies, and learn how to enhance their farming operations.

With over 500 exhibitors and vendors, live product demonstrations, educational sessions, and family activities, it’s a celebration of farming and the rural lifestyle.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

Plan your visit to the show by reviewing our Schedule of Events. Each day of the show is filled with must-see forums, demonstrations, and AG Education.

***Remember, tickets are $10 at the Gate or $8 in advance purchased online, and kids 17 and under get in FREE!

We thank our sponsors (Ziegler AG Equipment, Livestock Equipment & Manufacturing and NB Golf Car).

See you there! For more information on this event, contact: Minnesota FARMFEST, 28366 Co Hwy 13, Morgan, MN

Phone: 800/827-8007

Website: www.ideaggroup.com

Events are subject to change, check websites for updates

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