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By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

Net-zero engine emissions is a construction industry goal, and everyone’s got ideas on how to get there. Sectors of the industry are taking respective stands on federal emissions rulemaking. They are pushing for more of a voice in the rulemaking process while driving the fed to work harder at setting policy that both makes sense and benefits the environment.

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8 CATERPILLAR CROWNS 2022/2023 OPERATOR WORLD CHAMPION

More than 5,500 machine operators worldwide have been competing in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge since the spring of 2022, and now one of them has emerged as the “World Champion.”

12 DOOSAN UNVEILS RE-BRANDING TO DEVELON AT CONEXPO 2023

An exciting rebranding of a familiar and reliable line of construction equipment officially kicked off in mid-January, but the products themselves were formally introduced to the public at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 show in Las Vegas.

16 IEDA CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING ANNUAL EVENT IN FLORIDA

The Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., served as backdrop once again for the mid-February gathering of IEDA dealer members along with dozens of product and service suppliers/exhibitors.

20 REBUILDING ILLINOIS CONTINUES WITH NEW PROJECTS FOR 2023

The past year marked the completion of the third full year of Gov. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois, the capital program that is investing $44.8 billion into the state’s aging infrastructure over six years, with $33.2 billion identified for transportation.

27 ARA FORECAST ILLUSTRATES POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR 2023

The American Rental Association (ARA) indicates that United States equipment rental revenue surpassed its pre-pandemic highs in 2022, ending the year as a $56.1 billion industry.

35 THIRD-GEN OWNER BRINGS NEW IDEAS TO FAMILY BUSINESS

In the 76 years that Madison Tree has operated, tree care has evolved; so has the equipment. While this makes the work significantly easier to accomplish, it also means businesses have to invest in the right equipment.

48 CARHARTT AWARDS $225K IN GRANTS TO ADVANCE WOMEN IN SKILLED TRADES

After receiving hundreds of applications earlier this year, Carhartt awarded its Spring 2023 round of grants totaling $225,000 to seven U.S. nonprofit organizations that support women in the trades.

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50 INDOT AWARDS RURAL COMMUNITIES $127.6M FOR PROJECTS

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that $127.6 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 38 cities, towns and counties across rural Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements.

70 YANMAR AMERICA RECEIVES GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

Three members of Yanmar America’s customer service team have been awarded for their outstanding results at the Yanmar Global Customer Service Awards at the Portopia Hotel in Kobe, Japan on March 10.

73 A CENTURY OF INNOVATION: KENWORTH TURNS 100 IN 2023

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76 WORK TRUCK WEEK 2023 ROARS BACK WITH BIG SHOW, ATTENDANCE

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Caterpillar Crowns 2022/2023 Operator World Champion

More than 5,500 machine operators worldwide have been competing in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge since the spring of 2022, and now one of them has emerged as the “World Champion” — the best Cat construction machine operator on the planet.

On March 14, Patrick Doheny of Australia took the crown out of nine finalists from around the world who competed in the final round of the Global Operator Challenge in the Cat Operator Stadium in Las Vegas.

Caterpillar’s year-long Global Operator Challenge is one of the largest construction industry events, with operators from nearly threedozencountriesparticipating. The Challenge highlights the amazing ways construction machine operators masterfully guideCatmachinesandusethelatest technologies to get the job done.

“Caterpillar created this competition to celebrate machine operators who build our world, advocate anddriveawarenessfortheirtrade, andhighlightsolutionsthataddress jobsite challenges,” said Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge Execution Lead and Global Market Professional. “All of the competitors — and especially our nine finalists — showed tremendous skillsandabilitiesoperatingthelatest Cat construction machines and technologies, maneuvering through some difficult challenges and showing the world the invaluable role they play in infrastructure creation.”

The Challenge kicked off in the spring of 2022 with more than 10,000 operators worldwide signing up to compete. After a pre-qualification phase,thefirstroundfeatured 5,500 contestants competing in local events organized by 77 Cat dealers in 32 countries.

The second round in the fall of 2022 consisted of four regional events held in the United States, Brazil, Spain and Japan. These competitions included digging a trench, loading a precise amount of dirt and hauling or maneuvering the machines through obstacles.

The third and final round this week in Las Vegas was the ultimate test of precision. Grouped into teams of three — Team Americas, Team Europe and TeamAsia — the nine finalistscompetedindividuallyand as teams, as they faced three challenges in a specially constructed stadium featuring stands, fans, bigscreen TVs and play-by-play announcers.

The finals kicked off with the “Fork ‘n Loader” challenge, where each operator used the Cat 950 wheel loader with Payload technology to load and move material through specified locations on the course.

The “Backhoe Services” challenge had operators using both

ends of the Cat 420 XE backhoe to open a small box and precisely place small objects inside. This challenge was designed by Jaus Neigum, the 2020 Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge World Champion, and highlighted Caterpillar’s Customer Value Agreementsandservicesofferings.

During the final “Trench Run” challenge, operators showed off their trenching skills using a Cat 315 excavator equipped with Grade technology.

Final scores were based on the operator’s skills, efficiency and competence in executing a variety

of tasks, with penalties imposed for errors. Awardsweregiventothe overall event champion, the individual with the lowest time in each skills challenge, and the team with the lowest combined score. The operators completed the challenges using Cat construction machines integrated with the latest machine-control and payload technologies, including Cat Payload, Grade and Command, Cat Grade Assist, rearview cameras, return to dig and return to carry.

Final Awards

Patrick Doheny from Australia was crowned the champion. Caterpillar awarded him with a trip for two to a location where Caterpillar has one of its worldwide production facilities.

“I am beyond thrilled to have earned the title of the best Caterpillar machine operator on the planet,” Doheny said. “Kudos to Caterpillar for hosting such an incredible event to highlight the importance of our profession. It is trulyadreamcometruetoseeyour life’s passion be rewarded in such an amazing way.”

In second place was Matt Ferris from the United States, and third place was awarded to Łukasz Mokrzyński from Poland.

Other awards presented were:

ï “Fork ‘n Loader” challenge

winner — Patrick Doheny from Australia

ï “Backhoe Services” challenge winner — John Schiedeck from the United States

ï “Trench Run” challenge winner — Łukasz Mokrzyński from Poland

ï Team champion Team Americas (Fernando Do Nascimento from Brazil and Matt Ferris and John Schiedeck, both from the United States)

Nine Finalists

Representing Europe, Africa andtheMiddleEast:

ï Sebastian Behr — Germany (placed third in the 2019/2020 Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge) with 35 years as an operator

ï Pontus Ericksson — Sweden with 11 years as an operator

ï Łukasz Mokrzyński — Poland with 15 years as an operator

Representing the Americas were:

ï Fernando Do Nascimento — Brazil with 28 years as an operator

ï Matt Ferris — United States (Arizona)with20yearsasanoperator

ï John Schiedeck — United States (Texas) with 16 years as an operator

Representing Asia-Pacific were:

ï Patrick Doheny — Australia with 25 years as an operator

ï Masato Imai — Japan with 20 years as an operator

ï Nick Thompson — Australia with 15 years as an operator

For more information, visit www.cat.com/operatorchallenge. 

Grouped into teams of three — Team Americas, Team Europe and Team Asia — the nine finalists competed individually and as teams.

(L-R): Łukasz Mokrzynski, Matt Ferris and Patrick Doheny took home the top three slots in the Global Operator Challenge.

Patrick Doheny, Global Operator Challenge champion.

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Doosan Unveils Re-Branding to DEVELON at ConExpo 2023

By Craig Mongeau CEG EDITOR IN CHIEF

An exciting rebranding of a familiar and reliable line of construction equipment officially kicked off in mid-January, but the products themselves were formally introduced to the public at the ConExpoCon/AGG2023tradeshowinLasVegasthe week of March 14-18.

DEVELON is the new name for South Korean-based Doosan’s popular and diverse line of construction equipment. During the five-day trade show, Todd Roecker, vice president of growth initiatives for DEVELON NorthAmerica, was joined by DEVELON Senior Marketing Manager Alice Banach and many others to highlight the newly branded company and its equipment.

Banach said that the new name evolved by combining the words “develop” and “onwards,” which encompasses DEVELON’s willingness to move onwards to the future through innovation and to relentlessly change the world with top-level products and solutions.

“We are excited about it because it is something that we can own and claim rather than being part of another company,” she said.

DEVELON Brings New Machines to Las Vegas

To help build DEVELON’s product awareness, Roecker noted that his company brought more than 15 machines bearing the newnametotheannualtradeshow,attended by hundreds of dealers and contractors from around the world.

“There are several DEVELON machines in one booth, and then we have two at some partner booths,” he said during the event. “Bypartners,Imeanattachmentmakersthat wanted to showcase their products on our machines. Additionally, we have our DX65W-7miniwheeled-excavator,anewproduct in North America, at a static display by the ConExpo entrance.”

ConExpo presented DEVELON with a terrificopportunitytoshowoffitsnewminiexcavator line, which many customers may not have seen before in the marketplace, according to Roecker.

Five models of DEVELON mini-excavators were on display at ConExpo, including a prototype of the all-electric DX-20ZE-7, a two-ton piece of equipment that is likely to beonthemarketnextyear.Inaddition,dealers and contractors could inspect the DX35Z-7, the DX-50Z-7, the previously mentioned DX-65W, and the DX89R-7, a new model for 2023.

But the new mini-excavator line was just one of many new DEVELON construction equipment that the manufacturer was enthu-

siastic about unveiling at the show. The othersincludednewcrawlerexcavators,dozers, an articulated dump truck, a wheel loader and a log loader.

The company also took the wraps off a prototype of its innovative new DTL35 compact track loader that is slated to be available early in 2024.

“What is neat is we get to leverage this major event to launch our brand on a global stage, but we also get to showcase how we are developing our new products,” added Roecker. “For example, we have the new DD100 dozer on display here, and the DD130,whichwillbeavailabletothepublic in the fourth quarter of this year.”

He explained that the difference between the yet-to-be-released DEVELON DD130 dozer and the DD100 model are the sizes of the two.

“Larger sizes seem to take up a bigger share of the market,” Roecker said, “and the DD130 has a bigger engine, more horsepower, more weights, and more pushing power. It also has a larger blade, which attracts a bigger customer base.”

DEVELON Creates High-Tech Controls for Future Worksites

In 2019, Doosan introduced Concept-X, a comprehensive control solution for the construction site of the future. This forwardthinking initiative is now being utilized by DEVELON and will soon be commercialized, such as on the upcoming DD-130 dozer. In the meantime, the second generation of the manufacturer’s innovative technology was highlighted in the DEVELON

booths at ConExpo, Roecker said.

According to a description on the DEVELON website, Concept-X technology “can be used to survey worksite topography via 3D drone scanning, establish operational plans based on the topographical data, and operate construction equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders, and articulated dump trucks without humans at the controls.”

Thegoalistocreateaworksitewheredifficult and arduous construction work can be performed autonomously, thus leaving peoplefreetoconcentrateonmoresophisticated analysis and management tasks.

“We get asked a lot of questions about Concept-X,” Roecker said. “Our customers understandtheconceptofautonomousoperation, but questions such as, ‘What are the brains behind it, how does it work, and how do you re-create the jobsite to become autonomous?’ are often asked. So, we are highlighting our XiteCloud technology, which explains how that all comes together with3Dmappingoftheconstructionsiteand the taking of soil samples, and the technology behind dividing that jobsite into work groups and work zones so we can accurately measure the performance taking place.”

Machine With X-Ray Eyes

Another ingenious bit of high-tech can be found on the latest DEVELON wheel loaders to improve visibility and productivity for their operators.

The equipment maker’s exclusive Transparent Bucket option offers a supplemental view from a monitor inside the cab.

With an unobstructed view in front of the solid-iron wheel loader bucket, operators can see objects or challenging terrain to do their work safely and more quickly. The innovative system works by using two cameras — one mounted high and one mounted low — on the front of the machine.The system’s processor automatically adjusts the camerainputsintoasingleimagethatmakes the bucket appear transparent on an in-cab monitor — almost like X-ray vision.

The imaginative feature was demonstrated live at ConExpo on the DEVELON DL320-7 wheel loader, Roecker said, along with “our all around View Monitoring System’s object detection, so if there is an object or a person that is approaching that machine, it will highlight them as a danger sotheoperatorknowsthatheorsheneedsto shut down the machine or stop running it for optical safety.”

Not surprisingly, DEVELON’s autonomousequipmentworksduetoalotof programming taking place before their use, but as operators increasingly become more productive,theycanlearntorunitabitmore manually.

“We spent a lot of time programming the work zones, programming the limits that they want as operators, such as the amount of material, and the height or depth that needs to be dug to move material,” Roecker added.“Andthen,thesystemdoesitthrough DEVELON’s proprietary global satellite software.”

Complex-X does not employ artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to autonomous operations, he said, but it does help measure a machine’s identified failure points.

“We can set limits on the failure points, meaning that if you want to get to a 70 percent, 80 percent, or 90 percent failure point, AI can trigger an alarm that a technician is needed or that a part needs to be ordered and dispatched to the job site to fix that machine before it is critical and shut down,” according to Roecker.

After Conexpo attendees inspected all the inventive hardware and clever features found on DEVELON’s new and upcoming construction equipment, Banach and Roecker heard an overwhelming number of positive comments about the manufacturer’s re-branding and the machines from construction professionals, said Banach.

“The dealers are giving great feedback about us being our own brand, which is really what DEVELON is all about, along with producing innovative products,” she explained.“Iamgladthedealersareexcited, and I think our customers, as 2023 progressesinto2024,aregoingtobethrilledaboutall the new models and what we have to offer.”

An exciting rebranding of a familiar and reliable line of construction equipment officially kicked off in mid-January, but the products themselves were formally introduced to the public at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023.

IEDACelebrates Record-BreakingAnnual Event in Florida

If Oscars were handed out for events that produce the best networking and business learning experience, the Independent Equipment Dealers Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting would walk away with the show — including categories of best directed, best scenery,bestattendedandbestcast.

The Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., served as backdrop once again for the midFebruarygatheringofIEDAdealer members along with dozens of product and service suppliers/exhibitors, as well as the association’s supportive sponsoraffiliates, which includes several OEM-authorized dealers. IEDA is distinguished as the independent dealer organization whose membersareindividuallyvettedforethical business practices by a board of their peers.

Nothing Happens Without Sponsors

Many dealers and suppliers supported the event with generous sponsorships.

Titanium-level, $5,000-sponsors of the 2023 Annual Meeting were: Advantage Construction Equipment & Parts Inc.; Alliance Funding Group; Easton Sales and Rentals; JT Bates Group; Machinery Trader; Newman Tractor; Streamline Financial; Stretch Transports; CIT; Ritchie Bros.; ConTrac Equipment Ltd.; Components Only; and Earthmoving Supplies.

Gold-level, $3,500-sponsors were Niece Equipment; simex Baumaschinenhandel GmbH; Bryan Auction Co.; FR8Star; United States of Freight, Trophy Tractor, UNI International, CJ Equipment Inc.; RDO Equipment Co.; and 2-C Equipment LLC.

All these sponsors made the annual meeting a top-tier, extravagant weekend that was also affordable for all members.

Leadingofftheweekend,afirstever IEDA members auction was sponsored by Bryan Auction Feb 17. A complementary catered lunch plus cash bar were provided to all, and a huge assortment of vehicles and equipment were sold throughout the day. A variety of fun consumer items were also auctioned, and all the proceeds were

donated to the IEDA.Agrand total of $10,000 was raised for the 501(c)(3) organization.

With a record-breaking total attendanceofmorethan200industry professionals, IEDA’s meeting officiallykickedoffFeb.17,witha welcome party brought attendees together in the Reunion lobby and patio. Live music — sponsored by Hall Equipment — provided a fun backdrop for lively conversations among dealers, suppliers and vendors, staff and speakers.

A hot breakfast buffet was provided Feb. 18 by sponsors Granite Mountain Machinery and RAW Machinery. Then, from economic outlook and contractor data to a federal policy discussion, compelling Right to Repair panel and sales-focused keynote, the meet-

ing’s business program addressed some of the most relevant, poignant issues in the independent dealer’s daily life today.

“This was the best event I’ve personally taken part in by a long shot,” said Steve Udelson, IEDA 2023 president, co-owner of Easton Sales and Rentals.

“Executive Director Dave Gordon and his team give 110 percent and it shows in everything they do for the IEDA. I had so many people come and tell me how glad they were they came. And that’s what it’s all about — giving our members a great event and great tools they can go home with. They’re the real rock stars, and we are excited to keep growing and building this organization to make them more successful.”

Behind Every Scholarship Are Powerful Stories

During the business program, members enjoyed a hearty lunch buffet, sponsored by RJB Hydraulic Hammers and Machinery Trader. Gordon opened the lunch program with a focus on the association’s new IEDA Foundation that awards $5,000 scholarships to students enrolled in heavy diesel technician programs at post-secondary institutions.

After the four 2022 winners were announced, a dynamic video introduced those students and gave aclose-upabouttheirlivesandstories. Another video showed local television news coverage about the scholarships, students and the school.

The IEDA scholarship program was launched in the fall of 2021 when IEDA gave three $5,000 scholarships to students atWestern Technical College in Lacrosse, Wis.At the annual meeting, IEDA introduced one of the inaugural scholarship recipients, 33-year-old U.S. Army veteran Natasha Norman.

Following her six-year service to her country, including one tour of duty to Iraq, Norman struggled withPTSDandaddiction.Shealso is a single mom to four-year-old daughter, Aurora, and, she said, to a black lab service dog named Diesel.

She set her mind on pursuing

IEDA photo

Bryan Auction sponsored the first-ever annual IEDA auction, a kick-off to the annual meeting weekend in Kissimmee, Fla., in February. More than $10,000 was raised for the IEDA Foundation.

IEDA photo Golfers head out to their starting holes at the IEDA Annual Golf Tournament, a popular feature of the annual meeting — 90 golfers participated this year.

Mike Marks (far R), co-founder of Indian River Consulting Group, moderated a unique panel discussion about Right to Repair that included the perspectives of industries parallel to construction equipment.

IEDA photo

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Hamm 3412P, 2012, 84” vibratory padfoot compactor, EROPS w/ heat & A/C, 1,200HMR . . . . . . . . . .$82,500

Cat 815F, 2006, EROPS cab, 12’4” S-Blade w/ tilt, new paint job, very good condition, 9,400 HMR $195,000

Hamm GRW-5 Pneumatic Roller, 1994, Deutz Diesel, ROPS Canopy, (9) Ea. 7.50-15C1 Tires $15,500

OFF ROAD HAULERS

Volvo A40, 1998, 40 tons, 10991 hrs, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, 29 cy cap. sideboards, tailgate (currently off work), work ready

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 395 hp, 6WD, A/C, 29.5R25, working everyday

Broderson IC80-2E, 1997, 8.5 ton, 24’ boom, dual fuel, 10.00R15 tires, 3,400 hrs $21,500 Grove RT58C, 1981, down cab, 18 ton r.t., 70' boom anti-two block, GM dsl, clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49,500

AIR COMPRESSORS

(4) Cat 825C’s, 1981-1990, EROPS, S-blade w/tilt, all work ready .

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 11,000 hrs, 6WD, 20.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 29 cy cap., 6/06 hitch rebuilt .$115,000

IR 185’s, JD diesels

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HYDRAULIC

Cat 336EL, 2012, 33.5” TBG pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 6,700 HMR, work ready .

Cat 336FL, 2015, 33.5” TBG Pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 4,300 HMR, work ready $224,500

Komatsu PC220LC-8 Longreach, 2011, Young Boom/Stick 60’ reach, 3,500 HMR

Kobelco SK210LC, 2007, Q/C, aux hyd, 31.5” TBG Pads, 3,900 HMR

Volvo A35C, 1998, 35 tons, 6WD, 26.5R25 tires, approx 7,000 hrs, good condition

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5x25, A/C, P/S trans, working everyday on jobsites . . . . .

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 26 cy, working everyday on jobsites . . . . . .

Volvo A30C, 1996, 30 tons, 11,000 hrs, 296 hp, 6WD, 23.5R25, 21 cy cap, A/C, P/S trans, works everyday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DOZERS

Cat D5NXL, 2006, 10’ PAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 22” Pads, 4,100 HMR $82,000

Cat 613C Water Wagon, 1994, 5000 gal drop tank, ROPS, spray heads . .

Cat 621F, 1996, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x2, very good condition

Cat 621E, 1989, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x29, very nice

Cat D6NLGP, 2008, VPAT Blade, Drawbar, 33” Pads, 9,900 HMR

Cat D6NLGP, 2014, Foldable VPAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 7,200 HMR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Komatsu D155AX-6, 2007, Sigma S-U Blade, 4-bbl Single Shank Ripper, 8,400 HMR $229,500

Cat D6TXW, 2013, 13’6” VPAT Blade, Carco 70APS winch, 28” pads, 7,300 HMR $152,500

(12) Allmand Light Plants, 2008-2010, diesel, s/a towtype, (4) MH lights, excellent From $5,200

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2016 Komatsu D61PX-24 Dozer; PAT, Drawbar KM16928M

2010 Komatsu WA200-6 Wheel Loader KM10302X

2019 Komatsu PC88MR-10 Hydraulic Excavator

2013 Komatsu GD655-5 Grader; Ripper KM13212M $139,860 4,032 hrs.

2015 Komatsu PC360LC-10 Excavator; HYD,QC KM15389M $102,600

1998 Terex SS842 Forklift ZZ99001X

2016 Komatsu D51PXi-22 28” SG track, PAT, Drawbar, 915SS KM16929M $151,200 4,393 hrs.

2020 Komatsu PC60LC-10 Excavator; QC, 42” BKT K20715U $268,920 2,821 hrs.

2016 Komatsu PC240LC-11 Excavator; QC KM16519X $170,100

2019 Komatsu WA380-8 Loader K191555U $200,880

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Rebuilding Illinois Continues With New Projects for 2023

The past year marked the completionofthethirdfullyearofGov. Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois, the historic, bipartisan capital program that is investing $44.8 billion into the state’s aging infrastructure over six years, with $33.2 billion identified for transportation. Rebuild Illinois is not only the largest capital program in state history but the first that touches all modes of Illinois transportation: roads and bridges, transit, waterways, freight and passenger rail, aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.

As of Sept. 30, Rebuild Illinois has made $9.6 billion in improvements statewide on 4,546 mi. of highway, 422 bridges and 645 additional safety improvements, ranging from routine maintenance projects to extensive interstate and bridge reconstructions.

Highways, Bridges

One of the biggest, most complex projects in state history was declared substantially complete when all lanes and ramps on the new, improved Jane Byrne Interchangeopened.The$806million project revamped the junction of Interstate 90/94, Interstate 290 and Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago with several capacity and safety improvements, as well as enhanced access to bike, pedestrian and transit options.

A new Interstate 57/74 interchange is taking shape in Champaign-Urbana as the $216.8

million Rebuild Illinois cornerstone focuses on building two flyover bridges central to the project. With anticipated completion in 2025, the updates will modernize anoutdatedcloverleafinterchange, while improving safety and mobility at a major freight juncture.

Work is moving forward on the $167 million eastbound McClugage Bridge replacement in Peoria, highlighted by a 650-ft.long, 130-ft.-tall arch that will be moved by crane into its final position next summer. This bridge is anticipated to open in early 2024.

Federal approval was received in 2022 on another major piece of Rebuild Illinois: the $1.2 billion reconstruction of 16 mi. of Interstate 80 inWill County.While the replacement of bridges east of the Des Plaines River continues, the section from Ridge Road to the DuPage River will be under construction in 2023.

Also in Will County, the state’s fourth diverging-diamond interchange opened at Weber Road and Interstate 55 in November. By routing vehicles to the opposite side of Weber Road and eliminating left turns across traffic, the design helps decrease crashes and improve pedestrian and bicycle access across I-55.

A major investment in I-57 unfolded this construction season, as 38 mi. of roads and bridges in Cook, Will, Kankakee, Iroquois and Ford counties were improved. In southern Illinois, work included

replacing bridges in Jefferson County and adding lanes in Franklin County. The total combined cost is $477.2 million, with the ongoing effort to make I-57 six lanes from I-24 south of Marion to Mt. Vernon a focal point.

The resurfacing of the entire length of I-24 in Illinois passed a milestone with the completion of a $28 million pavement patching, resurfacing and bridge repair on the two miles approaching the Ohio River this fall.

State of Rail

In October, Pritzker broke ground on the Forest Hill Flyover and 71st Street grade separation,

part of the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project to help eliminate the most congested rail bottleneck in the Chicago area — the largest piece of the Chicago Region Environmental and TransportationEfficiencyProgram.

Another CREATE project advanced in 2022 with IDOT receiving a $70 million federal grant for the Ogden Junction. The project will rehabilitate, replace, remove and upgrade nearly 2 mi. of track, signaling and viaduct structures, as well as build 10,000 ft. of new track.

In the Metro East, a $10.1 million project to modernize rail operations,improvesafetyandenhance

the mobility of goods, people and services was declared finished in October with the replacement of the Lenox Tower. The project, a joint federal and state effort with several railroads, reconfigured an outdatednetworkoftracksandsignalswhilemodernizingoperations.

The past year saw a new schedule implemented for Amtrak Lincoln Service trains, reflecting 90 mph speeds as a result of improvements made along the Chicago-St. Louis corridor. Work continues toward the ultimate goal of increasing speeds to 110 mph in 2023. New Siemens Venture passenger rail cars entered service in early 2022 in Illinois and other Midwest states, with continued delivery and rollout of more Venture cars to follow in 2023.

Multimodalism at Work

Downstate transit providers were awarded nearly $111 million through a competitive application processviaRebuildIllinoistobuild bus shelters, stations and maintenance facilities that will expand and improve service, provide more transportation options in communities and enhance quality of life.

All told, Rebuild Illinois provides $4.5 billion to improve transit service throughout Illinois, the most spent on transit in any state capital program since 1968.

Plans to establish a new inland port in Cairo were furthered with the release of $3.4 million through

Federal approval was received in 2022 on another major piece of Rebuild Illinois: the $1.2 billion reconstruction of 16 mi. of Interstate 80 in Will County.

Illinois DOT photo Crews place beams on I-80 in Will County (looking west).

Illinois DOT photo

Work is moving forward on the $167 million eastbound McClugage Bridge replacement in Peoria, highlighted by a 650-ft.long, 130-ft.-tall arch that will be moved by crane into its final position next summer. This bridge is anticipated to open in early 2024.

Illinois DOT photo

CompaniesLaunchInnovativeProducts,MakeMajorNew

After five days of a plethora of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and seemingly infinite networking opportunities, ConExpo-Con/AGG & IFPE 2023 came to a close Friday, March 18, 2023, but not before taking the construction industry to the next level.

AccordingtoAEM,theshowcrushedexpectedattendance numbers, drawing more than 139,000 construction and fluid power professionals from 133 countries to Las Vegas from March14-18,2023,makingitthelargesttradeshowinNorth America with more than 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries spread out over 3 million sq. ft. of exhibit space.

“Theinnovationsintheconstructionindustryunveiledthis week will play a role in helping construction professionals drive meaningful and sustainable economic growth,” said Phil Kelliher, Caterpillar senior vice president and ConExpoCon/AGG show chair. “Live events in the construction industry are very important, because you can see, touch and experience the products. That value was reaffirmed this past week across the show floor.”

This year’s show emphasized how the construction industryisevolvinginmanywaystoadapttosustainabletechnologies, products and practices. Show attendees were treated to sustainabilityinaction,fromelectric-andhydrogen-powered construction equipment, to more recyclable materials and waste reduction opportunities.

One of the biggest sustainability efforts on the part of ConExpo-Con/AGG directly is a partnership between the showandtheArborDayFoundation.ConExpoandtheArbor Day Foundation will be planting more than 139,000 trees, one for every show registrant in a forest of greatest need.

Additionally, ConExpo exhibitors, attendees and fans of theshowcancontributetotheArborDayFoundation’sfunds, allowing it to further its goal of involving itself in its mission of planting, nurturing and celebrating trees around the globe.

Theshowalsofeaturedawiderangeofeducationalopportunities, including 190 expert-led sessions on topics such as construction safety, equipment technology and sustainable building practices.

John Deere and Wirtgen Group’s latest equipment was display at the show.

(L-R): Jason Schams, Glen Rogowski and Rollie Aspenson of Brooks Tractor stopped by Construction Equipment Guide’s booth.

Making its world debut at ConExpo, GOMACO introduced the industry’s first GP460 combination concrete slipform paver and placer/spreader on two tracks.

Terry Dolan (L) vice president of construction of Case Construction Equipment North America gave Steve Roggeman, president of McCann Industries, Addison, Ill., a tour of Case’s newest equipment at ConExpo.

The Hyundai display at ConExpo included this HX480AL crawler excavator and HA30 articulated dump truck.

Sonusuke (Sonny) Ishiguro, chairman of Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas, addresses the media during the company’s press conference at ConExpo-Con/AGG.

AnnouncementsatConExpo2023TradeShowinLasVegas

“The success of ConExpo-Con/AGG & IFPE 2023 is a testament to the resilience and strength of the construction and fluid power industries,whichhascontinuedtoadaptandinnovatedespitethechallengesofthepastthreeyears,”saidMarciaKlein,treasurerofCasappa Corp., and show chair of IFPE. “We’re proud to have provided a platform for industry professionals from around the world to connect, learn, and discover new solutions for improving their businesses and the world we build.”

Afterthedifficultiesfacedsincetheprevioustimetheindustrygathered for the show in 2020, attendees and exhibitors expressed excitementtoseethereturntonormalcy.Oneofthoseindividualsis89-yearold Leonard McCurley. McCurley has attended the show for the past six decades and is a true ConExpo veteran.

Raised on a farm in Michigan and working in construction his whole life, McCurley has found the show to be a home away from home throughout his adult life. He attended his first show in 1963 and has made it back to each and every one in the 60 years that have followed.

“There are so many interesting people I’ve talked to; it’s an educationjusttotalktoallofthem,”saidMcCurley.“Ithinkeverybodythat is around heavy equipment should go to that show.”

ConExpo is a family reunion of sorts for McCurley. Several of the companies he has worked for in the past have booths at the show, and helookedforwardtoreconnectingwiththeirrepresentativeswhenever and wherever he possibly could during the week.

In addition, his own children and grandchildren were in Las Vegas attending the show. However, McCurley recalled his fondest memories of attending ConExpo were with his wife in years past.

“Shewenttoeveryshowwithmewhenshewasalive,andshereally enjoyed them, too,” he said.

Now that he has made it to this year’s ConExpo, McCurley said he has nothing but love for North America’s largest construction trade show and would like to attend the show moving forward for as long as it makes sense for him to do so.

Cranes of all sizes took over the Las Vegas skyline during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023.

The Ritchie Bros. display drew large crowds. Representatives were on hand to talk about the company’s services.

FAE CEO Giorgio Carera cuts the ribbon for the debut of the company’s newest product, the BL4/SSL forestry mulcher for skid steers.

Hyundai Construction Equipment executives cut the ribbon to open their display at ConExpo

Las Vegas.

(L-R): Matt Roland president of Roland Machinery Co., headquartered in Springfield, Ill., caught up with Komatsu’s Laura Devine, vice president of finance, and Glenn Zetek, director of marketing planning.

(L-R) are Justin Dykstra, Dan Dix and Andrew Guerink, all of HES Equipment, Holland, Mich., discussed the company’s extensive selection of attachments and equipment at ConExpo.

1981 Dresser TD7E 65 HP, International D239. Solid running machine. $12,000

ARA Forecast Illustrates Positive Outlook for 2023

TheAmerican RentalAssociation (ARA) indicates that United States equipment rental revenue surpassed its pre-pandemic highs in 2022, ending the year as a $56.1 billion industry. The ARA released the updated first quarter forecast at The ARA Show 2023 in Orlando.

In 2023, the United States equipment rental industry’s growth will soften, but still grow. Year-over-year, growth in 2022 was around 13.5 percent and year-over-year growth is expected to be around 5.3 percent in 2023 and 1.9 percent in 2024. Despite a slowdown, positivity is evident among ARA members with large and small operations.

Tom Doyle, ARA vice president of program development, said, “In speaking with rental companies across the United States and Canada, despite some unprecedented headwinds, their businesses are strong. It’s generally a great time to be in rental.”

ARA’s third annual construction equipment survey, released in January, showed fleet growth in all 30 product groups. Rental

companies in NorthAmerica that responded are estimating a 58 percent increase in new equipment purchases. Of those respondents, 79 percent said their orders included mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and 59 percent said their orders included earthmoving equipment.

Federal policy and investments will continue to affect the rental industry, from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Acts to the tax policy of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to $185 billion available for new projects.

“The outlook for equipment rental continues to be positive. With significant funding for infrastructure coming in 2023, the demand for equipment will continue to grow,” said John McClelland, ARA vice president for government affairs and chief economist.

“In addition, more funding is coming from the Inflation Reduction Act as we begin to build out the electricity infrastructure for both vehicles and equipment.” For

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Experts Emphasize Construction Industry Evolving in

McCurley said it’s impossible to attend six decades worth of ConExpos without at least having some advice to share with newcomers.

“You’ve got to have a good pair of shoes and make sure you go to see the whole thing, because if you don’t, you’re missing a lot,” he said.

ConExpo 2023: By the Numbers

ï More than 3 million net sq. ft. of exhibits (10.5 percent larger than 2020).

ï More than 139,000 registered attendees (6 percent increase over 2020).

ïMorethan2,400exhibitors,from36countries,including 603 new-to-the-show exhibitors.

ï More than 24,000 international registered attendees from 133 countries.

ïMorethan91,000scansofbadgestoaccessthe190education sessions.

ï More than 600 global media from 33 countries. ThenextConExpo-Con/AGG&IFPEwillbeheldMarch 3-7,2026,attheLasVegasConventionCenterinLasVegas.

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Look for continuing ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 coverage in the next edition of Construction Equipment Guide.

(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2023 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.

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CONEXPO from page 23

DEVELON’s ConceptX2 fully remote 225 excavator was a hit at the show.

Mike Rowe, television host and champion of the skilled trades, was on hand as Caterpillar hosted the finals of its operator challenge.

Bobcat’s Rogue X concept machine is controlled by Bobcat’s max remote-control operation, available on iOS devices.

Eric Boughey (L) sales and business development and Chad Mohns, vice president of HitchDoc in Jackson, Minn.

The Beast 2460XP is Bandit’s 24-in. capacity horizontal grinder equipped with a 60-in. wide by 36-in. diameter cuttermill.

Representing Big Iron Auction Company of St. Edward, Neb., (L-R) are John Yehl, MBA director of national accounts; Terry Lee, national accounts; and Richard Cedillo, director of national accounts.

Jeff Smith (L) of Rudd Equipment Company, Louisville, Ky., discusses the details of this 100 percent electric C 804 dumper with Kevin O’Donnell, president of Bergmann Americas.

Takeuchi rolled in with a great looking new TB395W wheeled excavator and several other new exciting product offerings.

(L-R):Mr.Sakai(IchiroSakai)madeittoConExpofrom Japan to support key staffers Brad Belvin and Yasunori Azumi to meet with U.S. customers and dealers.

Many Ways toAdapt to Sustainable Technologies, Products

(L-R): Melker Jernberg, executive vice president, Volvo Group; Helene Mellquist, president, Volvo Penta; Stephen Roy, president, Volvo CE; and Meg Christianson, marketing, Volvo CE; address the media during ConExpo on March 15, 2023.

The LeeBoy display included its lineup of Rosco brooms.

A Cat 982 XE wheel loader, a 160 motor grader and a D6 XE dozer keep visitors enthralled during a demo at the Cat Operator Stadium.

Each ConExpo year Kobelco dedicates a special paint job to the Constitution and the United States military. This year’s machine has been purchased by ABCO Equipment.

(L-R) are Woody Fisher, Towmaster territory manager; Bob Pace, Towmaster sales manager; Arin Laugtug, Towmaster territory manager; and Phil Mellor of Wagner Cat, Albuquerque, N.M.

Brandt unveiled its new BMH40A material handler at ConExpo 2023.

Montabert President Maurice Stanich (second from R) presented the Dealer of the Year awards to Bramco Inc. in Louisville, Ky., Power Equipment Company in Knoxville, Tenn., and Brandeis Machinery and Supply Co. in Louisville, Ky. (L-R) are Andy Moon of Power Equipment Company; Craig Leis of Bramco; Chad Dobson of Bramco; Mike Paradis of Bramco; Michael Brennan of Bramco; and David Coultas of Brandeis Machinery and Supply Co.

ConExpo 2023 Features More Than 2,400 ExhibitorsAcross

(L-R) are Matt Holmes of IROCK Crushers, Valley View, Ohio; Howard Malhado of IROCK Crushers; Kyle Bodkin of Ohio CAT, Columbus, Ohio; Mike Cullen of Ohio CAT; Ken Taylor, president of Ohio CAT and IROCK Crushers; Chris Harris of Ohio CAT; Dan McManamon of Ohio CAT; and John Patton of IROCK Crushers.

The Felling Trailers team were on hand to show attendees the company’s line of trailers. (LR) are Pat Jennissen, Mike Flynn, Rebecca Gerads, Michael Wilwerding, Nathan Uphus, Aaron Schmidt, TJ Schwartz, Joe Pessen, Mike Pitts and Jake Meyer. Not pictured Joel Lindmeyer and Jason Worley.

At the Durex Products Inc. of Luck, Wis., booth (L-R) are Bo Doll, Bob Doll, Chad Hackett, Amanda Haag, Garrett Radinzel, Robert Frey and Darren Dunsmoor.

(L-R) are Tom Elam of Astec Industries; Zach Moline of Finkbiner Equipment Co. in East Peoria, Ill.; Jerry Kosner of Jimax Corp. in Peoria, Ill; and Clyde Robison of Finkbiner Equipment Co.

The BOMAG Robomag 2, a fully autonomous single-drum roller, got a lot of attention in the BOMAG exhibit area.

Hitachi offers a photo opportunity with the biggest bucket at the show.

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Randy Tattershall (L) of Etnyre International in Oregon, Ill., gives Matthew Porter of Porter Brothers in Rock Falls, Ill., the details on Etnyre’s Road Saver microsurfacing machine.

Doug Neff (L) and Heath Watton, both of Southeastern Equipment Co., Cambridge, Ohio, were exploring all there was to take in at ConExpo 2023.

Three Million Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space in Vegas

see CONEXPO page 42

Taking in the sights at ConExpo in Las Vegas (L-R) are Chad Ketelsen. president of U.S. operations, Alex Lyon & Son; Jack Lyon, president, CEO of Alex Lyon &

(L-R) are Jonathan Schneider, Schmillen Construction Inc., Marcus, Iowa; Scott Lovell, president and CEO of Smithco Trailers, LeMars, Iowa; Steve Schmillen and Brent Fassler, both of Schmillen Construction Inc. Marcus, Iowa, with the Smithco 7 axle dump trailer.

Michael Fenster, smart construction manager / TSE of Columbus Equipment Company, spent time at the Topcon booth while at ConExpo.

Tom Rollo, Midwest regional sales manager of Cimline, Plymouth, Minn., with a Cimline M2 230 gal. capacity crack sealer.

Joel Callis (L) and Jeran Pollock of Elliott Machine Works Inc., Galion, Ohio, discussed the company’s service equipment for construction, mining, oil and gas industries.

The New Avant Leguan spider crane looms high above the record ConExpo crowd.

The new Astec Peterson 5710E horizontal grinder features a larger screening area with four customizable grates.

SENNEBOGEN’s 835 e electric material handler drew quite a bit of interest.

Kyle Barton, territory sales manager of Thunder Creek in Pella, Iowa, brought the company’s popular MTT 920 fuel trailer. This 920-gal. multi-tank oil trailer provides bulk diesel capacity.

Masaba of Vermillion, S.D., was decked out in the stars and stripes.

Son; and Jenny Wardach, representing CEG.

William Palensky (L) director of dealer/customer relations of Sidump’r Trailer Co., Lincoln, Neb., and Steve Niewohne, owner of Sidump’r.

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Third-Gen Owner Brings New Ideas to Family Business

If a tree falls in a forest, it may or may not make a sound. But if a tree fell in southwest Ohio any time after 1946, there’s a chance that Madison Tree and Landscape has been there to help clean up the mess.This family-owned business hasbeenastapleinthegreaterCincinnatiareaprovidingtree careandlandscapingservices.Asthebusinessentersitsthird generation, it’s clear to CEO Jon Butcher that it is possible to teach an old dog new tricks.

Right Tools

In the 76 years that Madison Treehasoperated,treecarehas evolved; so has the equipment. Whilethismakestheworksignificantly easier to accomplish, it also means businesses have to invest in the right equipment to handle whatever a job requires. That’s why the Butcher family has chippers, cranes, backyard lifts, bucket trucks, gravel trucks, mini-skid loaders, skid steers and stump grinders at the ready.

But as time went on, the leadership team noticed something missing from the business’s tool belt.

“We were doing some jobs where we could have saved some time if we had used a mulcher instead of cutting with chainsaws and pulling out debris with mini-loaders,” Butcher said.

So, he added a 125VRT Fecon mulching tractor compact track loader (CTL) to his arsenal and saw not only time savings, but more business opportunities as well.

In multiple instances, Butcher wouldn’t have committed to a job without his new mulching tractor to ensure he could get the job done. Not just because they didn’t own a piece of equipment, but also because of the hurdles of the rental market.

“Rental costs are in excess of $1,000 a day but the real issue is that rentals have been unavailable when ground conditions are suitable,” Butcher said.

Plus, rentals come with their own baggage and can be more prone to break down during the job. Eventually Madison Tree decided that it was done playing the rental roulette.

Tackling Tough Terrain

Madison Tree recently worked on an 8-acre land clearing

project in Indian Hill, Ohio, a neighborhood in Cincinnati. The project involved removing invasive species, including honeysuckle and pear trees, along with the brush and understory. Doing so transformed densely covered woods into a park-like setting and preserved the remaining trees in the process. The tricky part, however, was that the land included a creek with a two-to-one slope on both sides. Butcher’s team also had to deal with a pile of logs that were droppedontheslopesfromapreviouslandscapingjobyears before.

Tostart,theMadisonTreeteamusedamulchingtractorto shred the invasive species that ranged from 4 to 12-in. Vegetation of that size can be a tall order but the variable speed motor on Butcher’s mulcher automatically adjusts to maximizerotor-speedandtorquetochangingmaterialloads. This means that for heavier material, the mulching attachment delivers more rotor torque keeping the rotor turning when other mulching heads may stall.

Then, after tackling the vegetation on level ground, the team turned their sights on the creek.

“We had unpassable valleys where we had to pull out a bunch of undergrowth by hand,” Butcher said.

The team had to get even more creative when it came to the old logs that were left behind.

“We had to use a second skid steer to pull logs out of the creek slope before mulching them.”

The entire project lasted about a week with the mulching portion lasting two to three days. Without the new mulcher, Butcherknowsthejobwouldhavebeenmuchmorecomplicated to the point of Madison Tree being unable to take on the task.

“I probably wouldn’t have taken the job on if we didn’t have the 125VRT. Beforehand, on similar jobs we had guys with chainsaws and mini-loaders cutting stuff down and hauling it out. Then we’d still have the stumps to grind. The 125VRT did the work five guys could do in a day doing the same thing.”

The125’sabilitytoeffectivelymulchstartsandstopswith the teeth doing the heavy lifting. In this case Butcher’s CTL utilizes Fecon’s Bull Hog VM6020 mulching attachment with a depth control rotor that creates consistent chip sizing andlesshorsepowerdrawfromitscarrier.Thismakesitideal for dealing with stringy or fibrous material or whenever a finer finished product is required. The attachment also utilizes Viking Axe teeth which are double sided and can be easilyflippedforabrand-newcuttingedgeandtoeffectively double the life of the teeth. The mulching attachment offers a 61-in. working width and 76-in. overall width and requires 30 to 50 gpm, 6,000 psi and 132 max hp from the carrier.

While the mulching capability of 125VRT is unquestionabletoButcher,thebiggerbenefitoftheCTLisitsversatility.

The Fecon Bull Hog VM6020 mulching attachment offers a 61-in. working width and 76-in. overall width and requires 30 to 50 gpm, 6,000 psi and 132 max hp from the carrier.

Jon Butcher, CEO of third generation, family-owned Madison Tree and Landscape, with a Fecon 125VRT mulching tractor compact track loader.

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“We use it for hauling logs, landscaping grading tasks, snow removal…It’s a Swiss army knife,” Butcher said of the tasks he can do with his mulching tractor.

The additional capabilities even further helped to justify Madison Tree’s purchase.

Madison Tree purchased its CTL from Vermeer Heartland, an authorized supplier of Vermeer equipment, covering Kentucky, West Virginia, eastern Tennessee and southern Ohio.

How It Works

Fecon’s 125VRT mulching tractor is a powerful and nimble CTL. The vehicle’s suspended track drive provides swift and durable system for work in demanding terrain, and its 125 hp 3.4L Cummins Tier IV Final engine delivers plenty of power. The CTL 50 gpm auxiliary attachment flowprovides119hptotheBullHog mulcher or other attachments which can be easily swapped with the hydraulic quick attach system.

Afull forestry spec cab features a ¾-in. polycarbonate front door, and ½-in. poly side windows for safety. An 8-in. color display offers users enhanced visibility in the spacious and comfortable operator station. The improved loader arm with no cross bars allows operators even more visibility to their attachment.

Hinged belly pans and tilting cooler and condenser guards allow for easy cleaning of the CTL while sealed fuse panels and improved wiring routing provide better durability and serviceability for the unit. A52-gal. fuel tank allows for nearly double the run time between fill-ups while the steel hood ensures greater in-woods durability during operation.

In Butcher’s opinion, Madison Tree is arguably the most reputable tree and landscaping company in Cincinnati. While his opinion might bealittlebiased,it’shardforanyone to argue with more than 75 years of results.Thetoolsarecertainlydifferent than when Butcher’s grandfather started Madison Tree, but the happy customers remain a constant. 

ESCO’s PosiGrab II Hydraulic Coupler FeaturesIndependentFront,RearLocks

Developed for ease-of-use and operator safety, ESCO’s latestinnovation—theESCOPosiGrabIIhydrauliccoupler — has undergone extensive testing and benchmarking against similar products.

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A key feature is independently secured front and rear locks that provide redundant retention security. The natural position of the coupler is locked and only opens when hydraulic pressure is applied. Specifically, the coupler will remain lockedintheeventofhydraulic system failure or a sev ered hydraulic hose, according to the manufacturer.

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The new design includes a weight reduc tion averaging 12 percent over previous ESCO mod els.

The PosiGrab II coupler is a multi-pindesignthatenablesengagement withtherangeofbucketsandattachmentswithin a given tonnage class and can be fully operated, includ ing locked confirmation, from the comfort and safety of the machine operator’s cab.

The PosiGrab II coupler, when properly matched with

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) excavator buckets and attachments, will provide a safer and more reliable attachment engagement and change-over of various implements for maximum machine productivity and versatility, according to the manufacturer.

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The PosiGrab II coupler is a multi-pin design that enables engagement with the range of buckets and attachments within a given tonnage class and can be fully operated, including locked confirmation, from the comfort and safety of the machine operator’s cab.

Fecon’s 125VRT mulching tractor is a powerful and nimble CTL. The vehicle’s suspended track drive provides swift and durable system for work in demanding terrain.

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CarharttAwards $225K in Grants to Advance Women in Skilled Trades

Carhartt’s bi-annual “For the Love of Labor” grant program awarded funds to seven U.S. nonprofits cultivating skilled trade opportunities for women in celebration of International Women’s Day 2023.

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TextIn celebration of International Women’s Day, familyowned premium workwear brand Carhartt announced the Spring 2023 recipients of its bi-annual “For the Love of Labor” grant program that dedicated this latest round of grants to award critical funding to organizations that work toward placing women in skilled positions.

After receiving hundreds of applications earlier this year, Carhartt awarded its Spring 2023 round of grants totaling $225,000 to seven U.S. nonprofit organizations that support women in the trades: ANEW, Building Pathways, Chicago Women in Trades, Nontraditional Employment for Women, Oregon Tradeswomen, Tradeswomen Inc., and Vermont Works for Women. This year’s Spring 2023 grants are part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of America’s diverse workforce.

“Women are an important part of Carhartt’s history — and our future,” said Linda Hubbard, president and COO at Carhartt. “This round of grants means so much more to us than just funding.Advancing women and other diverse audiences is a fundamental part of our goal to create a more inclusive, equitable workforce and this grant program is just one way Carhartt is evolving to support the next generation of workers. By backing these like-minded organizations, we’re providing fulfilling job opportunities and helping pave the way for women who want to work with their hands.”

First introduced in August 2022, Carhartt’s For the Love of Labor grant program was founded to support communitybased nonprofit organizations that educate, train and place workers into meaningful skilled trade jobs that are critically needed across the country. With this round of grants focusing on supporting organizations that train women, following is overview of the organizations awarded grants for Spring 2023:

• ANEW (Tukwila, Wash.) — The oldest, continuously running pre-apprenticeship program in the nation, ANEW is committed to improving the access and advancement of women in non-traditional career pathways such as construction and manufacturing.

• Building Pathways (Boston, Mass.) — Founded by the Greater Boston Building Trades Unions, Building Pathways is dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of

under-represented groups in the union building trades, including women, people of color and other under-served communities.

• Chicago Women in Trades (Chicago, Ill.) — Ensuring all women who want to work with their hands and earn a good living have equal access to information, training, and employment opportunities in the industry, Chicago Women in Trades has been supporting, advocating, and training women in the Chicagoland area for the past 40 years.

• Nontraditional Employment for Women (New York, N.Y.) — Through innovative training programs, Nontraditional Employment for Women prepares women for nontraditional careers that provide structured career pathways to the middle class and economic independence, ultimately enabling women to achieve economic self-sufficiency.

• Oregon Tradeswomen (Portland, Ore.) — Helping transform women’s lives by building community and putting women on a path to economic independence, Oregon Tradeswomen offers empowerment, training, career education, advocacy and leadership development in the skilled trades.

• Tradeswomen Inc. (Oakland, Calif.) — Founded in 1979, Tradeswomen Inc. was one of California’s first organizations for women in the trades, and continues to be one of the most active and effective organizations in the nation focused exclusively on the needs of women in the skilled trades.

• Vermont Works for Women (Winooski, Vt.) — Working to promote economic justice, Vermont Works for Women is a statewide nonprofit that has been advancing gender equity and supporting women and youth at every stage of their career journeys since 1987.

While applications are accepted year-round, the next formal call for submissions will be announced later this summer, with grants being awarded in celebration of Labor Day 2023. Eligible organizations must be a U.S.-based 501©3 designated organization in recognized apprenticeship industry1 that has established programs serving at least 100 individuals annually.

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

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CasePartnersWithCrewCollabtoBuild Career Mentoring, Counseling Bridge

Case Construction Equipment is teaming up with nonprofit Crew Collaborative to sponsor and help build from the ground-up an-all new career counseling and mentoring program for high school students interested in the construction industry trades: FrameWork.

“At Case, we are customer-led in all we do,” said Terry Dolan, vice president, Case Construction Equipment, NorthAmerica. “It’s no secret that our industry has faced labor shortage issues over the past several years, and

we can’t think of a better way to supportourcustomersthantohelpidentify enthusiastic students who will make incredible contributions to the construction industry.”

Crew Collaborative joined Case in its ConExpo-Con/AGG booth to solicitstoriesofhowmentorshavechanged the lives of those in the construction industryandwhatpathsindustryveterans would recommend to best begin a career in the trades. It also gathered namesofthoseinterestedinpotentially serving as mentors to interested high

school students.

“A couple of months ago, FrameWork was merely an idea on a sheet of paper,” said Kristina McMillan, Crew Collaborative founderandboardmember.“Whenwe brought the initial concept to Case leadershipandaskedabouttheirpotential partnership on it, they replied ‘We’re all in.’”

Post ConExpo-Con/AGG, Crew Collaborative will host an in-person retreat with Case employees and other industry insiders to build out the program and begin beta testing. A full FrameWork program launch is slated for first quarter of 2024.

“Although Case has 180 years of experience in the earthmoving business, we are making moves with the speed and agility of a startup,” said Dolan. “Partnering with Crew Collaborative to bring the cutting-edge conceptofFrameWorktolifewillhave a true impact on the construction industry here in North America and beyond for years to come.”

Formoreinformation,visitcrewcollab.org/framework/. 

INDOTAwards Rural Communities $127.6M for Infrastructure Projects

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that $127.6 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 38 cities, towns and counties across rural Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements, as well as sidewalk and trail projects. Combinedwithlocalfunds,approximately$156.9millionis being invested to improve transportation infrastructure in communities receiving funds.

“Improving local infrastructure is essential to the constant growth of communities across Indiana,” said Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. “Enhancing our state’s transportation network allowsforcontinuedeconomicsuccesstofollowandabetter quality of life for Hoosiers.”

Types of projects receiving funds include 26 bridge rehabilitation/replacement projects; 11 resurfacing/reconstruction projects; three Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) projects that involve sidewalks, ADA ramps and trails; and seven traffic safety projects.

For this latest round of funding, local communities will design,developandpurchaselandforprojectsthatwouldbe bid during the fiscal year beginning July 2027. While the

Subsite Expands Its Marksman Line of Product Offerings

To streamline and simplify HDD guidance for operators completing shallow bore projects, Subsite introduced The Marksman.

The Marksman is the second product introduced in the Marksman series of HDD guidance systems, following the release of the Marksman+ in 2021.

The Marksman features single-button calibration, minimizing the risk of human error and speeding up the preparation process. Six frequency options and simplified features make the Marksman ideal for completing shallow bores for service installation, enabling operators to quickly move from one job site to the next.

The Marksman is an economical option for contractors who want to stay efficient and increase drilling uptime, according to the manufacturer.

funds awarded now are dedicated to construction, INDOT will financially participate in design, engineering and rightof-way acquisition components for some projects.

“Modernized infrastructure strengthens communities,” said INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith. “INDOT's commitment to improve local roads and bridges, as well as expand sidewalks and trails illustrates the partnerships in place that are making Hoosier cities, towns and counties great places to live, work and play.”

INDOT dedicates approximately 25 percent of its federal highway funds to supporting local projects each year. Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) distribute those funds to cities, towns and counties within the state’s larger urbanized areas while INDOT distributes funds outside MPO areas. Communities must contribute at least 20 percent in local matching funds and meet other federal requirements to receive federal funding.

Rural communities were invited to submit project applications to INDOT for potential funding during a call for projects announced last fall.

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“Efficiency is a top priority for our customers. That’s why we developed this simplified HDD guidance system to help operators get in and out quickly,” said Braxton Smith, HDD guidanceproductmanageratSubsite.“Theintuitiveinterface oftheMarksmangivesoperatorstheconfidencetheyneedto successfully prepare for any shallow bore directional drilling projects.”

The Marksman is compatible with Subsite’s TD Recon and Commander 7, as well as the Subsite Field Scout. The Marksman is operated with a single joystick control, with no extra buttons or triggers — for a more intuitive operator experience.

The system also gives operators their choice of the user interface.Thecommonalityofuserinterfaceoptionsprovides operators with a simplified transition between products, savingtimeonthejobsiteforcrewstolearnanewinterface.The compatibility and streamlined controls work together to help operators be more productive from day one.

“The ROI and simplicity of the Marksman for contractors doing routine bores make it an obvious choice in HDD guidancesystems,”saidSmith.“Thefamiliarityandintuitivefeatures of the Marksman make it easy for operators to improve efficiency as they prepare to drill.”

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

The Marksman is the second product introduced in the Marksman series of HDD guidance systems, following the release of the Markman+ in 2021.

Crew Collaborative joined Case in its ConExpo-Con/AGG booth to gather names of those interested in potentially serving as mentors to interested high school students.

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G&GUtilizesHighReachExcavatorforComplexDemo

Tom Groninger started G&G Hauling and Excavating in his family home in 1966 nearWarsaw, Ind. He instilled hard work, integrity and a commitment to quality from day one, which created many loyal customers over the decades. Now under the control of Tom’s sons, Cary and Rich, G&G has more than 50 employees and serves multiple industries, including excavation, hauling, aggregate production and demolition.

G&G recently started its first demolition project that required a high reach excavator for Culver Academy, a privateboardingschoolinCulver,Ind.Theschoolprovidescollege preparation courses and experiences to nearly 800 students on its 1,800-acre campus. The job involves demolishing the Main, North and East barracks, which have housed students for nearly 100 years. Funds from a recent $65 milliondonationwillgotowardthedemolitionandconstruction of the new barracks.

The new barracks will include modern updates while maintaining the previous buildings’Collegiate Gothic architecture.According to the school, each barrack is expected to housebetween80and175students.Thebarracksareexpected to be move-in ready within the next three to five years.

Project Preparation

The first step of the project was identifying the location of severalutilitysystems,includinglivesteamandpowerlines.

Some of these utilities ran into the basement of the Main Barrack,sobracingwasinstalledtohelpavoiddamagetothe area during the demolition process. G&G also meticulously disposed of the nonrecylable materials inside the building to make the post-demolition cleanup and crushing and screening process easier.

After completing the preparation, G&G evaluated its machine options. Randy Shilling, G&G’s maintenance and aggregate manager, determined a high reach excavator was the best choice for a precise, productive teardown of the four-story, 48-ft. tall Main Barrack. He contacted Company Wrench, who has more than 20 years of experience renting, selling and servicing demolition equipment across the country.

Doyle Burgess, Company Wrench’s sales territory manager, recommended a Kobelco SK350 with a 60-ft. Kocurek highreacharmandaLaBountyMDP20.Thisrentalpackage was ideal for G&G’s job because it provided a small footprint,thenecessaryworkingrangesandtheabilitytoprecisely cut material from the building.

Once the machine was delivered, Burgess gave Shilling detailed instructions on proper operation techniques and working ranges. Shilling was impressed with the high reach excavator’s ease of use, stability and attachment weight capacity.

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G&G recently started its first demolition project that required a high reach excavator for Culver Academy, a private boarding school in Culver, Ind.

G&G Hauling and Excavating photo Doyle Burgess, Company Wrench’s sales territory manager, recommended a Kobelco SK350 with a 60-ft. Kocurek high reach arm and a LaBounty MDP20.

G&G Hauling and Excavating photo Shilling drove the high reach excavator up the ramp to create better working angles. He also received visual guidance from a coworker operating an 80-ft. boom lift.

Ali,McDevittExpand Management Roles toIncludeShearCore

Exodus Global announced that both Vaughn Ali and Betsy McDevitt have expanded their regional business manager roles to include responsibility for ShearCore.

Aliwillberesponsible for sales for both the ShearCore and Connect Work Tools product lines for the Southeastern states. He has been a part of the Connect Work Tools team, since 2021 serving as the regional business manager, and has two decades of experience serving the scrap and demolition industries.

Bobby Oldham Joins Exodus Global Service Team as Field Service Tech

ExodusGlobalannouncedthatBobbyOldhamhasjoined the team as a field service technician and will provide serviceandtrainingforalltheExoduscompanies—BladeCore, Connect Work Tools, OilQuickAmericas and ShearCore.

Oldhambringsmorethan25yearsofdiverseandprogressive experience in mechanical, fabrication, management, and business planning from small to large scale companies.

“It’s a great pleasure to have Bobby Oldham join our Exodus team”, said Brian Hawn, vice president of service. “I’ve personally had the honor to work with Bobby in the past and know firsthand he will be a great addition to our growing service team. His knowledge in the industry, as well as his passion for customers, make him a great fit for Exodus.

“Bobby is located in the south-east region, which means we will provide more proficient support to our customer base while giving a piece of mind we have someone close by when needed.”

Most recently, Oldham

worked at LaBounty as a training specialist and InSite Administrator where he provided technical support and trainingforLaBountyproductscoveringNorthAmerica.He also updated and expanded their training materials and programming for new and existing dealers.

“I have always been a service and support guy,” said Oldham. “Great customer support goes a long way. Service without knowledgeable support can set up technicians and dealers up for failure.

“Exodus Global and companies share the same value of providing the best support and training to maximize the equipment. I look forward to working with all the Exodus Global companies and expanding our service training.”

Exodus Global and its companies manufacturer and distribute products under four divisions for both the domestic and international scrap recycling, demolition and construction markets. For more information, visit Exodusglobal.com. 

“I am very excited to add the Fortress shears and crackers to my product portfolio. Being able to solve customers’needsinan industry I love is what I am all about. This opportunityallowsme to provide a more comprehensive solution of industry leading products to our customers and dealer partners in the Southeast,”Ali said.

McDevitt will maintain her role with BladeCore across the Midwest, and add responsibility for ShearCore sales in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee. She has been a part of the BladeCore team since 2017 and has made an incredible impact, developing countless customer relationships with her knowledge and outstanding customer service, the company said.

“In addition to providing my customers with personalized customer service and top-quality replacement parts for their shears,InowhavethehonorofsellingourFortressshearline and I look forward to being even more of a resource for the men and women I serve in this amazing industry,” said McDevitt.

For more information, visit ShearCore.com. 

ShearCoreAnnounces Tim Jacobson Has Joined Its Team as New Service Manager

ShearCore, an Exodus Global company, announced that Tim Jacobson has joined the team as the service manager. Jacobson will be the primary liaison between the customer, field service, inside sales, outside sales, engineering and operations.

Jacobson brings with him a wealthofknowledgewithmorethan 20 years’ experience in mechanical repair. Most recently, he was employed as the mobile equipment shop planner at US Steel-Minntac, where he supported the equipment department through strategic workflow management, including sublet coordination, repair dispatch, appointment scheduling, warranty and claims pricing, and authorization clearances.

He also was responsible for developing maintenance schedules, 5S projects and hazard elimination projects that ensured jobsite safety for standard operating procedures.

“I am absolutely thrilled, and

honored, to be a part of a company withsuchastrongteamatmosphere, and the desire to make the working experience not only productive, but, also, fun,” said Jacobson. “Thank you, again, for the opportunity and I cannot wait to become an integrated member of this team.”

Brian Hawn, vice president of service, said, “I can’t be more excited to have Tim join our ShearCore Team. He brings a wealth of experience to not only help service our customers/dealers and ultimately reduce overall downtime but will also be a direct liaison for customer feedback and provide data to our engineering/manufacturing team in order to continue to build the best product for customer’s needs.”

ShearCore, a division of Exodus Global, offers a full product line for the recycling and demolition industries that includes the Fortress Mobile Shears and Concrete Processors, manufactured in Superior, Wis. 

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TOMRAHostsEventtoCelebrateExtensionofTestFacilities

TOMRA Recycling Sorting opened a second test facility at its headquarters in Germany to meet growing demand for material trials. The company now operates one test center each for waste and metal sorting applications at the same location.

From Feb. 28 to March 2, TOMRA welcomed industry partners, customers and media representatives to celebrate the opening of a second test center at its headquarters in Mülheim-Kärlich,Germany.Theeventtookplacewithinthe framework of the company’s Integrator’s Conference. More than 200 participants from 26 countries joined the two-day event and enjoyed a diverse conference and event program.

Onthefirstconferenceday,participantslistenedtonumerouspresentationsdetailingthecompany’sstrategicdirection, including one held by TOMRA CEO Tove Andersen. The second day focused on the extension of the test facilities that marked another milestone in TOMRA Recycling Sorting’s long-term goals.

“With more stringent legislation and higher recycling targets, the demand to recover recyclables from waste is at a record high and so is the demand for our sorting solutions andmaterialtests.We’veobservedthissituationoverthelast few years and came close to our test capacity limits in Germany. We had to act to ensure the best service for customers and partners,” said Fabrizio Radice, VP and head of global sales and marketing at TOMRARecycling Sorting.

Previously, TOMRA’s test center incorporated both its wasteandmetalsortingsolutionsandisoneofeightfacilities operated at seven locations worldwide. They give recyclers and plant operators the unique opportunity to test their materials on TOMRA’s advanced sorting machines before making an investment.

“Apart from the increasing demand for tests, we are continuously developing new sorting systems that are all installed in our test center. In the last few years, we have introduced multiple new products into the market and will rolloutmoreinthefuture.Thus,weneededtomakesurethat wehavesufficientspaceforourgrowingportfolioanddecided to invest in an additional building,” added Radice.

TOMRA itself will use the extra space for the development of innovations that can be extensively tested and optimized by specialized teams on-site. The company conducts approximately650customerandinternaltrialseachyearand anticipates the demand to grow in the future.

The decision to extend capacities entailed another important change. Ralph Uepping, VP, head of technology at TOMRA Recycling Sorting said, “Until recently, we’ve combined both metal and waste sorting machines in one area. Now, each test hall will be dedicated to one segment only. While waste sorting trials are done in the first established facility, the focus of the new facility is on metal sorting.”

TOMRA’s new X-TRACT, FINDER, and COMBISENSE, as well as a soon-to-be released machine for advanced aluminum sorting, have been installed in the new facility.

TOMRA’s metal sorting systems recover recyclable metals from mixed metal streams and enable plant operators to create the purest material fractions, such as furnace-ready aluminum.As the industry strives for sustainable production and a reduction of CO2 emissions, the global demand for recycled metals continues to surge and so does the need for accurate material recovery and processing.

“We have a long legacy in the metal industry, but, given current market trends and our customer’s requirements, we

will concentrate even more on this area in the future. With our expanded test capacities and the most advanced technology,wearewell-equippedtosupporttheindustryinprocessinghighervolumesandreachingtherequiredqualities,”said Radice.

While the new facility allows the company to place a strongeremphasisonthemetalssegment,wasteapplications continue to play an equally important role. The original test

center started as a mobile test station in Andernach, Germany, moved to Mülheim-Kärlich in 2009, and steadily grew in sophistication. Today, it offers 16,146 sq. ft. for waste sorting trials. The test possibilities range from the recovery of recyclable polymers from mixed and sourceseparated waste streams to flake sorting, the separation of wood by material type and many more.

Also, deep learning technologies, as a subset of AI, are part of TOMRA’s product portfolio and can be tested in different sorting tasks. Available as a complementary solution to its core technologies, deep learning is a future-forward tool that helps improve sorting performance by detecting previously hard or impossible-to-detect materials.

Summarizing the advantages of the new test center setup, Ueppingsaid:“Allourproductsareinstalledandcanbetested in a complete circuit. Together with our expert teams, we can simulate the entire sorting process with eddy currents, magnets, screens and a ballistic separator. This allows us to demonstrate the importance of material pretreatment and define processes that are stable and economically viable even with changing input streams.”

The rationale behind the expansion was extensively explained during the three-day conference that took place both atTOMRA’s German headquarters as well as in a hotel nearby to combine theory and practice. On the first conference day, participants listened to numerous presentations to learn more about TOMRA’s strategy, new ventures, its digital offerings including deep learning, as well as its approach to customer service. On the second day, it got more practical on-site.AfterapresentationheldbyTomEng,SVPandhead of TOMRA Recycling Sorting, to explain the evolution of the site in Mülheim-Kärlich, the management team guided the participants to the new facility to cut the ribbon and declare the new building opened.

Divided into different groups, the conference attendees were guided through the plant and saw live demonstrations for numerous applications.The tour was rounded off by presentations that emphasized howTOMRAand its technology support maximizing resource circularity in the plastic, metal and wood industries.

The opening of a new trial hall as well as the conference setthestageforTOMRA’sgrowthambition,itscommitment toward stakeholders and its mission to enable a world without waste. Customers and partners are invited to take the opportunity to work with TOMRA’s experts to specify the most suitable sorting solution for their requirements. For

The management team cut the ribbon and declared the new building opened.

TOMRA’s new X-TRACT, FINDER, and COMBISENSE, as well as a soon-to-be released machine for advanced aluminum sorting, have been installed in the new facility.

TOMRA Recycling Sorting opened a second test facility at its headquarters in Germany to meet growing demand for material trials.

FeconAnnounces Taylor Construction Equipment as Its New Bull Hog Dealer

Taylor Construction Equipment is now an authorized dealer of Fecon Bull Hog mulchers, forestry attachments and stump grinders in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.

In addition to the sale and rental of new equipment and used equipment sales, each location offers extensive aftersale support with 24/7 parts, service and support provided through Taylor Sudden Service operating from locations in Louisville, Philadelphia and Richland, Miss., west Memphis, Ark., Elizabethtown, Ky., Maryville and White House, Tenn., Evansville and Indianapolis, Ind., and Cincinnati, Ohio.

“Mulching attachments are a great way for contractors to expand their service offerings and generate more revenue,” said Taylor Construction Equipment Sales Manager Tim Gerbus. “Fecon builds the best ones on the market, and we’re excited to provide them to our customers.”

“Taylor has built a strong reputation of providing quality equipment and expertise, as well as support to their customers, and we’re pleased to add them to the Fecon family of attachment dealers,” said Mark Middendorf, Fecon executive VPof sales.

Taylor rents and sells new and used construction machin-

ery from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Bell TrucksofAmerica,LoadScanLoadManagementSolutions, Taylor Wheel Loaders, Sakai compactors and Screen Machine Inc. crushing and screen equipment. For more information, visit TaylorConstructionEquipment.com and Fecon.com. 

ScreenMachineIndustriesNamesTaylor ConstructionEquipmentasNewDealer

Taylor Construction Equipment, (TCE), a multi-line dealer of heavy construction equipment throughout the Mid-South and Midwest, is now the exclusive dealer of Screen Machine Industries in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and western Tennessee.

Taylor Construction Equipment LLC. will now offer the full Screen Machine crushing and screening product line, and the SMI Compact crushing & screening line, from its locations in those states.

“Taylor has a long-standing reputation for delivering the best in quality andservice,”saidTimGerbus,product and sales manager of Taylor Construction Equipment. “As we were looking to expand our product offerings, it was immediately apparent that ScreenMachinesharesthatsamecommitment. We are excited to add Screen Machine and SMI Compact products to our existing lines.”

Screen Machine Industries, located inEtna,Ohio,hasprovidedacomplete line of American-made mobile crushers, screening plants and trommels throughout the United States and

beyond since 1966.

TCE, headquartered in Louisville, Miss., is one division of the extensive TaylorGroupofCompanies.TCEcur-

rently offers the full line of Hyundai Construction Equipment, Bell track

carriers and articulated dump trucks, the full line of Sakai compaction equipment, Fecon mulchers and land clearing equipment, as well as LoadScan volumetric scanners.

“Taylor Construction Equipment is a great American success story that Screen Machine is very excited to be associated with,” said John Lamprinakos, president and CEO of Screen Machine.

“For more than 55 years, we have built our reputation on productivity, dependability, and American innovation. Taylor Construction Equipment and the Taylor Group of Companies share those values, along with a commitment to excellence that is second to none. We are proud to have them among our family of dealers.”

Mobile products manufactured by Screen Machine include impact crushers, jaw crushers and cone crushers, Spyder screening plants, scalpers and trommels. SMI Compact features both tracked and stationary crushers, along withacompactscreenerandconveyor.

For more information, visit taylorconstructionequipment.com and screenmachine.com. 

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MarkMiddendorf(L),executivevicepresidentofsales of Fecon, and Tim Gerbus, product and sales manager of Taylor Construction Equipment, at the Fecon booth at ConExpo 2023.

John Lamprinakos (L), president and CEO of Screen Machine, and Tim Gerbus, product and sales manager of Taylor Construction Equipment with a SMI 90TS, compact track screening plant at ConExpo 2023.

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Exodus Global Announces RockwheelAmericasPurchase

Exodus Global announced the acquisition of Rockwheel Americas and welcomes its team to the Exodus Global family.

Rockwheel Americas is the North American distributor of the RockWheel, RockCrusher and RockScreener hydraulic attachments, which are used extensively in the excavation, demolition, pipeline, utility and mining industries.

Moving forward, the division will operate as RockZone Americas to better reflect the product line and to align with RockZone Global.

Exodus Global’s Vice President of Sales Richard Currie said, “The addition of RockZone Americas is a great fit. Their industry-leading products dovetail perfectly with our existing product line-up. We are excited to enhance the customer relationships RockWheel has established with our product support and service capabilities, as well as bring these products to a whole new group of customers.”

Exodus Global will continue to operate RockZone Americas out of its current

Bellefonte,Pa.,locationandwillbringseven new team members onboard including Director of Sales Chip Kogelmann and Inside Sales Manager Cathy DeSanto, both with more than 15 years of experience in the application of these innovative tools.

RockZone America’s Director of Sales Chip Kogelmann said, “Exodus Global is the ideal partner to take the RockZone attachments to the next level of customer reach, service, and support. I’m thrilled to team up with this group, which has a culture focused on teamwork, quality, and customer experience. Combined with the innovative and robust RockZone attachments, this is a true game-changer.”

Founded in 2008, Exodus Global is a leading manufacturer and distributor of productsfortheconstruction,demolitionand recycling industries under the brands ShearCore, BladeCore, Connect Work Tools, OilQuick Americas, and now RockZoneAmericas.

For more information, visit exodusglobal.com. 

Rockwheel Americas is the North American distributor of the RockWheel, RockCrusher and RockScreener hydraulic attachments, which are used extensively in the excavation, demolition, pipeline, utility and mining industries.

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#112051 2012 IROCK MAGNUM 20 PORTABLE IMPACT CRUSHER. Portable Irock Magnum 20 impact crusher with 56″x32″ feed opening & 40″x56″ rotor. 48″x16′ VGF, 48″ underconveyor, and 440hp Cat C13 engine. 4788 overall hours & new rotor at 4014hrs. Rated at up to 500 TPH. Good condition.

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JAW CRUSHER. 9,028 overall hrs. Cat C9 power w/Cat rebuild approx. 3 yrs ago. 70-80% jaw plates. Includes self-cleaning, crossbelt magnet, 42″x14′ vibrating grizzly feeder, & underconveyer. Overall, good cond.

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TRACK MOUNTED IMPACT CRUSHER 43″ diameter, 4-bar rotor on a 45″ wide Universal Crushers impact chamber with a 42″ undercrusher conveyor. 44″x14′ vibrating grizzly feeder with (2) 30″ step grizzly sections with 26″ fines collection discharge belt. 8.5 yard hopper w/ fold down extensions. Cummins 380HP stage 5 engine. Variable speed drives on feeder and all belts. Includes 30″ magnet. Plant rated at 400 TPH

#310003 AMERICAN 5300 CRAWLER CRANE 8336 hours on Detroit 671 engine with torque converter. 36 pads with extendable side frames & 3 drums. U/C overall approx 70%. Comes with 100′ of 46S pin boom and pendants. 4 sheve point (1 – 40′ & 1 – 20′), Tag line with winder, boom stops, & air controlled.

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#520032-Ingersoll Rand 750CFM/300PSI high pressure compressor with Cat 3406 engine. Runs and operates good. #510128 Atlas Copco T45 Smartroc hydraulic drill with 9600hrs on Cat C9 engine and 3600 hrs on Copco 3060 drifter. Set up for 60mm steel. Drill running daily.

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#132015-Continental Gin 48"x25.5' apron feeder. Large feed box. Flights are approx 80+%, good sprocket, & jackshaft drive gears. 60hp motor and gear box, but has removable mount (for transport). Heavy duty apron feeder. Shipping dims: 8' 7" tall & 30' long.

#131022 Hewitt Robbins 48"x20' vibrating grizzly feeder (E-11 mechanism) with hopper. Good condition.

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#112046-Metso Nordberg LT1213S Loko Track mobile crushing & screening plant x47". 12 cubic yard hopper w/ vibrating grizzly feeder. Screening module is 2005. Conveyor width 47" & feed width 43".

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TON) CRAWLER CRANE 8275 hours on Hino engine & new computer board. 120′ of boom , 36″ pads with extendable track frames, & hydraulic counterweight removal. Headache ball, good cables, & optional friction free fall. Recently on a job, runs and operates well. Overall good condition

apron feeder (good flights), & 4x8 2-deck Mesabi w/ reversable 30" underconveyor, 36" undercrusher front delivery conveyor. All on a factory 3-axle chassis. Has onboard electric hydraulic pump & reservoir w/ controls to operate a 4-point hydraulic leveling system for fast set up with legs, onboard fuel tanks, operator platform & controls. Disassembled for transport, ready for work when re-assembled. Will need approx 100kw gen set for electric motors.

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#142003-Deister 5x16 2-deck horizontal, underslung screen with new bearings #141158 Tyler 8x24 2-deck screen, uwith poly deck, (2) 25hp Weg electric motors, 48” underconveyor with (2) 20 hp electric motors & Dodge reducer. New, never used.

#141154 Anaconda self-contained 4x10 2Deck track-mounted scalping screen w/ 3 hydraulic folding stockpile conveyors & JCB 444 EcoMAX 74HP engine (T4F). Flipdown hopper tailgate for direct feed. Variable speed for all belts. Max feed up to 16" & machine is rated up to 250HP.

SECONDARY CRUSHERS

#121033-Universal 150/230 impactor with completely rebuilt rotor, new shoes, new hammers, and some new liners (inside looks very good). (2) new 350hp electric motors and new drive sheave. Crusher and motor only, no stand. #121029-Humbolt Wedag secondary impact (42" wide/14" max feed) with new set of hammers and some new liners (not installed). 4 bar rotor. No power. Crusher is in good condition.

#121053-Cedarapids 5040 Hammermill secondary crusher with 5x16 3-deck screen. Has rotovator, 36" return and 36" front discharge conveyors. All mounted on tandem axle chassis. Plant is all electric except the hammermill is diesel jack shaft driven. No power on mill. Power unit and control panel are available separately for $12,000. Engine runs, but needs to be rebuilt.

#123025-Portable Telsmith 48" STD cone w/ 30" feed conveyor w/ 20 HP motor, Dodge TDT5 reducer, 36" undercrusher conveyor w/ WEG 20HP electric motor. Cone has 125HP 1150RPM motor, mounted on factory tandem axle chassis. Good brakes, very good rubber. Good running cone. #121058-Spokane model 74 vertical shaft impact crusher with stand and 250hp electric motor. Has 4shoe table and anvil ring with good shoes and near new anvils.

#122001 Portable closed circuit Cedarapids 4026 triple roll crusher with 5x14 2 deck, plus 5'x42" scalping screen & 50 HP motor. 24"x6' cross conveyor with 5HP motor under scalping screen. 36"x24' discharge belt with 10HP motor. 30"x20' recycle belt with 10HP motor and 36"x32' long belt (missing 10 HP motor).

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Company Wrench Offers LaBounty, Kobelco as Solution for G&G Project

SOLUTION from page 51

“For us, it was about being able to control the building demo,” Shilling said. “There are sidewalks within 50 to 60 feet of where we’re demoing. The precision of this machine means every building around the barracks can still operate as usual. Controlling the teardown so students and faculty could feel safe while using the campus was the biggest factor in our decision to rent the high reach excavator.”

Strategic Teardown, Cleanup

G&G started the demolition in the Main Barrack’s end wall. This allowed Shilling to familiarize himself with the high reach excavator before demolishing the area directly above the basement. As they worked from the end wall across the building, they used material cut from the building as a ramp. Shilling drove the high reach excavator up the ramp to create better working angles. He also received visual guidance from a coworker operating an 80-ft. boom lift. The combination of the high reach excavator and boom lift allowed G&G to assess the structural integrity of the Main Barrack from both ground level and above the building simultaneously during the teardown. Being able to see multiple key angles at the same time increased site safety and productivity.

Once the Main Barrack was demolished, G&G recycled the concrete and brick with its crushing and screening system in Warsaw, Ind. This material will be processed into various sized aggregate, which can be used in the construction of driveways, parking lots and roads.

Valuable Experience

G&G considered the demolition of the Main Barrack a success because it met its deadline without disrupting Culver Academy’s campus. Shilling and his team were impressed with the reliability of the high reach excavator and the guidance they received during the Main Barrack demolition.

“When you rent a machine, you never really know what you’re going to get in terms of quality,” Shilling said. “The machine’s smooth operation and the support from Doyle and Company Wrench allowed for a great rental experience.”

The CulverAcademy demolition project gives G&G valuable experience operating a high reach excavator. It also proves G&G’s willingness to adapt based on its customers’ needs.

For more information, visit gandghauling.com. 

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G&G Hauling and Excavating photo Randy Shilling, G&G’s maintenance and aggregate manager, determined a high reach excavator was the best choice for a precise, productive teardown of the four-story, 48-ft. tall Main Barrack. He contacted Company Wrench, which has more than 20 years of experience renting, selling and servicing demolition equipment across the country.

G&G Hauling and Excavating photo A LaBounty MDP20 mobile demolition processor was used with the Kobelco SK350 with a 60-ft. Kocurek high reach arm was used for the demolition.

G&G Hauling and Excavating photo

Once the Main Barrack was demolished, G&G recycled the concrete and brick with its crushing and screening system in Warsaw, Ind.

G&G Hauling and Excavating photo G&G meticulously disposed of the nonrecylable materials inside the building to make the post-demolition cleanup and crushing and screening process easier.

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Three members of Yanmar America’s customer service team have been awarded for their outstanding results at the Yanmar Global Customer ServiceAwards at the Portopia Hotel in Kobe, Japan on March 10.

Emily Kinney, Brad Krueger and David Long were recognized for their exceptional contributions to the company and its customers.

“These three embody the spirit of excellence and dedication that we strive for at Yanmar America,” said Dustin Graham, manager, customer support. “They consistently go above and beyond to solve problems and put our customers first, and we are thrilled to see them recognized for their hard work.”

Kinney’s ability to solve problems, particularly with the company’s systems, has made her the go-to person within the company. Her commitment to improving and finding solutions for customers is a testament to her dedication and expertise.

Krueger’s customer-centric approach has been instrumental in building strong relationships between the customer, the dealer, and Yanmar America. By putting the customer’s needs first, he is creating loyal customers for life.

Long’s values and dedication to excellence make him an

asset to the team. He consistently fosters teamwork and works to achieve the best results possible.

Kinney, Krueger and Long traveled to Yanmar’s Customer Service headquarters in Japan to receive their awards. Such recognition of their efforts highlights the importance that Yanmar America places on delivering exceptional purchase and ownership experiences by providing quality service and products to its customers.

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Superior Celebrates 85th, New Brand

Superior Construction, anAmerican family-owned infrastructure contractor, is unveiling the latest evolution of the Superior brand identity as the company celebrates its 85th year in business.The milestone year and new visual identity come on the heels of a record-breaking year of success in 2022.

The newly adapted visual identity retains the company’s iconic red color and name while featuring a modern typeface and a horizontal bar representing the company’s focus on horizontal construction, including roads, bridges and other infrastructure. The horizontal bar also alludes to the company’s long history, while the slight angle of the lettering conveys motion, reflecting Superior’s transportation work and forward-thinking culture.

In addition to the refreshed visual identity, the company is formalizing a longtime rallying cry: “This is Superior Construction.” A play on the company’s name, the tagline will be used to showcase Superior’s advanced business methods and innovative approaches to building complex infrastructure projects.

“While it’s been 85 years since Superior Construction became an entity, this also marks 100 years since my family first started in the construction industry and established what would eventually become Superior Construction,” said CEO and owner Nick Largura. “What’s remained true over the years is our family-first, people-oriented culture.”

In addition, Superior will be holding companywide events for employees and promoting its mission, vision and values, which were officially developed late last year.

“Given our company’s recent successes and effective expansion into new markets, this milestone year, we thought it was time to put down in writing what has always made this company special,” Largura said. “By formally adopting a set of objectives, aspirations and principles, we are renewing our commitment to our customers, our communities and each other.”

After soliciting employee feedback across all divisions and conducting indepth interviews with key leaders throughout the company, Superior

identified its core values as family, safety, integrity, innovation, commitment and empowerment.

“There’s a common perception that a company’s mission, vision and values have to originate at the top and trickle down,” Largura said. “While there can be value in this, just announcing ‘this is who we are’doesn’t foster a meaningful company culture. That’s why we’ve been taking an organic, bottom-to-top approach.”

With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Superior is poised to rebuild many of the roads and bridges that Largura’s father and grandfather built afterWorld War II, when the U.S. Interstate Highway System was born.

“Our business has always been about building community by investing in people and connecting families,” Largura said. “We’ve been delivering on that promise for decades because of our ability to adapt to evolutionary change and shifting markets, all while remaining true to the foundational values of our family-owned company.”

For more information, visit superiorconstruction.com. 

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AEM Wants Fed to Consider ‘Practicality Vs. Investment’

improve air quality and reduce the impact of climate change,” said John Somers, association vice president of construction & utility.

Meanwhile, the diesel fuel sector wants to lead the charge toward an immediate impact in emissions reduction and is touting bioand renewable fuels as a means of achieving just that.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently adopted a comprehensive program to reduce emissions from nonroad diesel engines.

The agency is integrating engine and fuel controls to gain the greatest emission reductions.

“To meet these Tier IV emission standards, engine manufacturers will produce newengineswithadvancedemissioncontrol technologies,” EPA said. “We have also adopted requirements for in-use diesel fuel to decrease sulfur levels by more than 99 percent.”

The Fed’s Expectations

The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires every U.S. engine and motor vehicle to meet a set of emission standards and conformity requirements.

“Anyone wishing to sell an engine or vehicle within the United States must demonstrate compliance,” said the EPA.

That includes off-road equipment manufacturers, many whom are members of AEM.

Engine emissions regulations are among the most important and impactful requirements placed on off-road equipment, maintains the association. The rules affect engine performance, research and development, design, safety and cost.

“The most recent Tier IV update drove significant changes, including modernized electronic engines and aftertreatment for many power categories.”

EPA intentionally set progressively more stringent emission standards for carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.

The agency said it realizes that to reduce mobile source pollution, not only for vehicles, engines and equipment, but the fuels they use also must be addressed.

“We have set sulfur standards for gasoline, on-road diesel fuel and nonroad diesel fuel.”

The effort depends on extensive collaborationbetweenEPAandmanufacturers,state and local governments, transportation planners and the public.

“This integrated approach to mobile source emission control is responsible for greatly reducing mobile source air pollution during the last 30 years,” said the agency. “EPAexpects the progress to continue, even

as people drive more miles and use more power equipment every year.”

Industry Makes Its Case

AEM maintains that for decades manufacturers have invested time, effort and resources into supporting engine emissions reductions updates. But certain emissionreducing features are pegged as so onerous that end users choose to illegally modify their rigs to disable technology.

The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) is part of a nationwide campaign to discourage tampering with diesel engines.

“It is essential that the equipment is properly fueled and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications,” said Allen Schaeffer, DTF executive director.

He noted manufacturers have invested billions of dollars over the past 20 years to reduce emissions. The campaign is ramping up as a number of state legislatures are considering right-to-repair or fair repair legislation affecting contractors.

Newlawswouldrequiremanufacturersto providerepairshopsandcustomersaccessto engine computer scan tools and proprietary codes for repairs.

“These provisions open the door to dangerous modifications of the engine emissions control system and its components,” believes the DTF. “And, under interpretations of EPA regulations, manufacturers could also be held liable for providing a ‘defeat device.’”

The device allows end-users to circumvent engine/machine performance inhibitors relatedtoemissioncontrols.Inlate2020,the EPA reported on the uptick in tampering of diesel engines and emissions controls via

software modifications.

Although EPAdid not quantify tampering in off-road engines, it believes the activity “occurswithinmostorallcategoriesofvehicles and engines.”

It is a crime to knowingly falsify, tamper with, render inaccurate, or fail to install any “monitoring device or method” required under the CAA, noted DTF.

News outlets have reported about pickup truck owners “tuning” their engines to higherperformancelevelsthroughsoftwarecode programming or chipping, said the forum.

“These practices have led to some publicized, highly visible and offensive incidents where engine programming changes enable pulses of over-fueling.”

That results in dense smoke coming from the exhaust, a practice often referred to as “rolling coal.”

Owners must properly fuel and maintain theenginesandequipment,aswellasensure that these systems are not tampered with, he continued.

“We all need to educate equipment owners, independent repair shops and legislators to put an end to this dangerous and illegal practice.”

As important, said Schaeffer, is working “to make sure it isn’t facilitated through unnecessary, so-called ‘right to repair’ or ‘fair repair’legislation.”

He believes the legislation is bad for air quality and jeopardizes the safety of the operator and anyone on the roads with these vehicles and equipment. For its part, AEM and its members have made several recommendationstopolicymakersastheyconsider future emissions regulations.

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practicalityversusinvestmentwhenitcomes to new policy.

“Consider how the cost-effectiveness of new requirements will influence the adoption of new products in the marketplace,” urgedAEM.

The group wants policymakers to consider the impact on a myriad of types of equipment.

“Consider the impact of new regulations on various equipment types, including smaller and low-volume equipment.”

Avoid overly prescribed regulatory requirements that overlook new processes and technologies. Some of these cuttingedge technologies can contribute to the whole emissions reduction picture, noted AEM.

The association looks for the creation of purchase incentives for end users to acceleratenewequipmentandtechnologyadoption.

They ask the feds to also “provide credits to manufacturers for developing new emission reduction technologies.”AEM wants to see collaboration in the development of harmonized engine emission regulations.

“Provide five years of lead time and a transition program for manufacturers when introducing a new technology-forcing emissions standard.”

Implementation of technology-neutral, performance-based standards is another request ofAEM and members.

“And avoid overly stringent requirements that will compromise engine capabilities, fuel economy and equipment productivity.”

Finally, AEM asked the feds to set standards that do not require engine system packaging and changes to avoid costly redesign and impact safety features.

“The last round of engine emissions regulations taught AEM and equipment manufacturers many valuable lessons,” said Somers.

Those lessons include “the inherent cost and complexity of transitioning an entire industry to a new emissions Tier.”

They also taught the value that time and customer feedback can provide manufacturers and regulatory officials, he added.

“With its knowledge of the way work is done, AEM is well-equipped to take a leadership role in communicating [our] position regarding future rulemakings.”

Diesel Producers Speak Up

The diesel fuel industry wants to lead the charge in reducing emissions right now and ispushingthebenefitsofbio-andrenewable fuels.

The DTF sponsored an evaluation of various approaches to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions. The study, focusingonmedium-andheavy-dutyvehicles,

The EPA adopted a comprehensive program to reduce emissions from nonroad diesel engines that integrates engine and fuel controls to gain the greatest reductions.

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A Century of Innovation: Kenworth Turns 100 in 2023

Throughout the last century, more than 1.3 million trucks have hauled goods across the United States and Canada roadways with the Kenworth badge on the grill.

In 2023, Kenworth begins a year-long celebration, commemorating its 100th anniversary and contributions to the transportation industry.

The history of Kenworth began in 1923 when Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington incorporated the Gersix Motor Company as Kenworth. The company name was formed from a combination of letters from the founders’last names while the world-renown Kenworth “bug” logo originated from the K in Kent and W in Worthington.

That first year, the small Seattle truck manufacturer produced 78 six-cylinder, gasoline-powered trucks. Since then, Kenworth has produced more than a million Class 5 to Class 8 models, and super heavy duty trucks, like the C500 6x6 with its gross combination weight rating of 1 million pounds. Kenworth also is now producing medium and heavy duty battery electric vehicles.

“Kenworth’s storied history over the past 100 years provides much to be proud about. From being the first U.S. truck manufacturer to offer a diesel engine as standard equipment in 1933 to selling Kenworth trucks with an electric powertrain today, it’s been quite a journey,” said Kevin

Baney, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president.

“We’re also especially proud of our leadership in truck aerodynamics with the KenworthT600 introduction in 1985. That model began the revolution in fuel-efficient trucks and its evolution has tremendously advanced in the new flagship T680 that sets industry standard today in truck aerodynamics.”

Kenworth’s success and staying power in a competitive business can be traced back to a philosophy established early in the firm’s history. The goal was to build the right Kenworth truck for each customer’s application to get the job done and build that truck to last. That philosophy, which continues to be true to this day, resulted in Kenworth establishing a solid reputation for its quality, innovative and durable trucks driven by modern technology.

“Kenworth has remained true to its core values since its founding,” said Baney. “We’ve achieved many amazing accomplishments in our first 100 years. But there’s more work to be done at Kenworth as we drive the next 100 years and continue our mission of producing The World’s Best trucks.”

For more information, visit www.Kenworth100.com. 

The Kenworth plant on Yale and Mercer streets in Seattle was constructed in 1923. It had a capacity to build 50 trucks per month and remained in-use until 1946.

Kenworth was the first American truck manufacturer to install diesel engines as standard equipment. The first diesel was built for Valley Motor Express in California, and had a small HA-4 Cummins engine — 100 hp. It also had the first vertical exhausts in the industry.

The company name was formed from a combination of letters from the founders’ last names while the worldrenown Kenworth “bug” logo originated from the K in Kent and W in Worthington.

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Attendance returned to pre-pandemic levels, setting a new record with a 17 percent increase over the 2022 event.

Work Truck Week 2023 was back to full strength as a verified 14,885 industry professionals gathered at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis March 7 to 10 for North America’s largest work truck event.

Attendance returned to pre-pandemic levels, setting a new record with a 17 percent increase over the 2022 event. Green Truck Summit, NTEA’s full-day advanced fuels and vehicle technology conference, was sold out for the second year in a row, with nearly 1,000 attendees.

WorkTruckWeek, which includesTheWorkTruck Show, Green Truck Summit and Ride & Drive, has been produced annually by NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry since 2000. The event was held virtually in 2021.

New Exhibitor Pavilion, returning for the first time since 2020, and the Work Truck Show exhibit hall were packed with new commercial vehicles, equipment and technology from 507 companies.

As the industry’s transition to electric power accelerates, much of the news coming out of Work Truck Week was related to electric vehicles, including the launch of eight commercial EVs, as well as associated auxiliary power solutions, bodies and equipment. Eager to give potential customers the opportunity to experience their technical advancements, 19 companies participated in Ride & Drive, offering attendees the chance to drive a variety of all-electric and internal combustion engine commercial vehicles.

“The work truck industry has a long history of evolving and innovating to keep the world moving,” said Steve Carey, NTEA president and CEO.

“This was clearly demonstrated atWorkTruckWeek 2023 where we had some exhibiting companies marking business milestones of a century or more while others were just getting started. Attendees were able to reflect on where we’ve been while looking to the future through exhibits and educational programming featuring the movement toward electrification, as well as the latest developments in vehicle equipment and components emphasizing productivity and safety.”

Isuzu CommercialTruck ofAmerica and HinoTrucks both chose Work Truck Week 2023 to announce their first allelectric trucks, Isuzu’s N-Series EVand Hino’s M5e and L6e. Mack Trucks unveiled its first electric vehicle in the medium-duty segment, the Mack MD Electric. Shyft Group revealed the new Blue Arc Class 5 All Electric Crew Cab,

while Ideanomics and VIA Motors introduced the VTRUX electric work truck.

Workhorse Group pulled the silk from its new W56 zeroemission step van. JB Poindexter & Co business units announced several new products and developments, including Project ZEVX, an EAVX, Reading Truck and ZEVX electric concept, and an all-electric C250 postal truck demonstration vehicle developed by Morgan Olson for Canada Post.

Ram Commercial showcased its new Ram 1500 Batteryelectric Vehicle Concept, and Bollinger Motors provided updates on its new B4 all-electric fleet truck. Meanwhile, Ford Pro marked the one-year anniversary of the Ford ETransit all-electric van.

Other product introductions included:

• Viatec SmartPx plug-in electric genset designed to serve as an alternative to gasoline or diesel generators

• Volta Power Systems 7,000W/240V inverter and Power Distribution Hub that integrate with both traditional internal combustion engine and EV chassis

• Parker Chelsea e910 Series and e970 Series integrated electric power takeoffs (ePTOs) for BEV or hybrid-electric vehicles

• Safe Fleet MobileMule AI dual dash cam that detects and alerts for driver drowsiness, sleeping and more; Air Vue wireless transmitter technology for the rear of semi-trailers; and FoldPro Shelving

• Godwin Group Allied Mobile Systems total truck monitoring system designed specifically for dump trucks

• Lincoln Electric Ranger Air 260MPX Multi-Function Engine Drive

• Certified Power Solutions FleetPilot Connect telematics for snow and ice removal fleets.

The Knapheide Manufacturing Company marked its 175th anniversary at Work Truck Week with a heritage display of vehicles from its past alongside its current truck body lineup.

Work Truck Week returns to Indiana Convention Center March 5 to 8, 2024. Sign up to receive email updates about the event, including when registration opens in the fall, at worktruckweek.com/wtw24signup. 

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Stellar Introduces TMAX 1-13Aluminum Mechanic Truck

Stellar, a 100 percent employee-owned and operated manufacturer of mechanic trucks and cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers, and service truck and van accessories, launched the latest body in its TMAX Aluminum Mechanic Truck Series, the TMAX 1-13, at Work Truck Week 2023.

The new 13-ft. aluminum body offers additional compartment storage and is intended for a 108 in. cab-to-axle chassis with 22,000- to 22,900-lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, such as the Ford F600 or Chevrolet 6500.

“This new offering in our TMAX 1 Aluminum Mechanic Truck product line provides customers another excellent equipment option to fit their unique jobsite demands,” said Adam Oppermann, product manager at Stellar. “As the needs of our customers evolve, we strive to make smart advancements in our products to ensure we can continue to be the preferred choice for mechanic trucks.”

Similar to other TMAX 1 models, the TMAX 1-13 Aluminum Mechanic Truck is ideal for cranes up to 53,100 ft.-lbs., like the Stellar 86 Series Telescopic Service Crane. The TMAX Series features the crane carrying reliability of the Stellar Torq-Isolator torsion box understructure and crane compart-

ment. This feature isolates the crane’s lifting forces into the stabilizers and chassis frame, rather than into the storage compartment, avoiding unnecessary twists to the truck’s body and doors.

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ies feature aluminum extrusion compartment tops with two built-in accessory mounting rails. These mounting rails eliminate the need to drill holes in the compartment tops, allowing for easier and faster mounting and relocating of accessories. In

addition to ease of installation, aluminum truck bodies have an overall reduced weight in comparison to their steel counterparts, allowing for more payload for the operator. For more information, visit www.stellarindustries.com. 

Trail King Industries Wins Its Sourcewell Contract Renewal

Trail King Industries, a leading North American trailer manufacturer, announced it has once again been awarded a national cooperative contract through Sourcewell in the trailers with related equipment, accessories and services category.

Trail King Industries Inc. was awarded a Sourcewell contract following a rigorous request for proposal process resulting in contracts that meet, or exceed, local procurement requirements.

“The strength of these trailer manufacturers will be proven in our ability to support and connect their unique solutions to those public-agency needs. I look forward to seeing future trailer category growth, and its acceptance and utilization among our contract users,” said Sourcewell Senior Category Development Administrator Chelsea Rutz.

As a previous Sourcewell contract holder, Trail King will continue to provide expertise in selecting cost-effective options for each Sourcewell participating agency. Sourcewell users have a purchasing advantage with access to contracted pricing through Trail King as well as a dedicated service staff and

a network of dealers across the nation.

“This award allows Trail King to be a part of a select group of world-class suppliers available to all registered Sourcewell users throughout the United States and Canada,” said Mike Heschke, product specialist. “Customers can save time and money by streamlining the procurement process with cooperative purchasing.”

For more information, visit www.trailking.com and www.sourcewell-mn.gov. 

The new 13-ft. aluminum body offers additional compartment storage and is intended for a 108 in. cab-to-axle chassis with 22,000- to 22,900-lbs. gross vehicle weight rating.

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Volvo to Begin Customer Testing Fuel Cell Trucks in 2025

Volvo Trucks are running tests of fuel cell electric trucks that only emit water vapor and have an operational range comparable to diesel trucks, up to 1,000 km.Asecond pilot phase is to follow in a few years’ time and will see customer tests on public roads.

The testing of fuel cell electric trucks in commercial traffic will start in 2025 with selected customers in northern Europe, followed by additional trucks in more countries over the coming years.

Hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks will be especially suitable for long distance and heavy, energydemanding assignments. They also could be an option in countries where battery charging possibilities are limited.

“I believe that the pilot tests will highlight the potential for fuel cell electric trucks. The tests will run in a demanding, harsh climate and it also give us a great opportunity for driving with heavy loads up 65 ton,” said Jessica Sandström, SvPglobal product management at Volvo Trucks.

The goal of the pilot tests will be to look at all different aspects of the truck’s operation including working components, handling and driver experience.

A fuel cell generates its own electricity from the hydrogen onboard instead of being charged from an external source. The only biproduct emitted is water vapor. Volvo’s electric trucks will use two fuel cells with a capacity to generate 300 kW of power and will have a refuel time of less than 15 minutes.

Fuel cell technology is still in an early phase of development and while there are many benefits there remains some chal-

lenges, not least the large-scale supply of green hydrogen and need to develop fueling infrastructure. (Green hydrogen is produced by using renewable energy sources, such as wind, water and sun.)

To overcome the lack of available hydrogen when running the pilots, the filling of green hydrogen from renewable sources will be done at the home-depot.

“We expect the supply of green hydrogen to increase significantly during the next cou-

ple of years, since many industries will depend on it to reduce CO2. The fuel cell trucks will be important for longer and heavier transportations in a few years from now,” said Sandström.

The fuel cells will be supplied by Cellcentric — the joint venture between the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG. Cellcentric will build one of Europe’s largest series production facilities for fuel-cells, especially developed for heavy vehicles. 

The testing of fuel cell electric trucks in commercial traffic will start in 2025 with selected customers in northern Europe, followed by additional trucks in more countries over the coming years.

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Kubota Tractor Corporation announced itscontinuedcommitmenttoitsdealers,customers and local communities with the launchofitsthirdannualKubotaHometown Proud grant program, a revitalization program aimed at providing much-needed support for cities, counties and nonprofit organizations across the country.

This year, Kubota once again will invest a total of $600,000 in community grants, initially comprising of $100,000 in each of the company’s operating regions, to help build, shape or grow five local projects. Additionally, each of the five winning projects will be put to public vote in August for a chance to receive the Kubota Community Choice Award and an additional $100,000 grant.

“Wearethrilledtoannouncethethirdyear of the Kubota Hometown Proud grant program,whichisallaboutcontributingtorevitalizationeffortsthatmattermosttothecommunities our dealers serve and where our customers and employees live and work,” said Todd Stucke, Kubota Tractor Corporation, senior vice president of marketing, product support and strategic projects.

“In the past two years, we have awarded $700,000 cumulatively to projects and peo-

ple who are making sus tainable impacts for the future of their communi ties — from building agriculture centers and barns, to supporting community gardens and vocational farming programs — which is exactly what our hard-working equipment is built for.”

National Support for More Local Resources

Each dealer in Kubota’s 1,100-strong dealer network strives to give back and Kubota is helping to further bridge their local relationships by connecting national grant resources to important community projects that make significant local impact.

The program is now accepting applications for a chancetobringhomefunding to your community.

All municipalities and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to enter a community project located within a 50mi. radius of an authorized Kubota dealer for consideration.

How to Enter

Applying is an easy, three-step process: ï Step One: Visit KubotaHometownProud.com between now and March 31, 2023. An authorized officer or employee with the legal authority to act on behalf of the municipality or registered 501(c)(3) organization can enter.

ï Step Two: Fill out the online application form to tell us about a community project in need.

ï Step Three: Upload project photos and organization information, then click ‘enter.’ That’s it!

After the application period closes on Friday, March 31, 2023, all project entries willbereviewed,andKubotawillselectfive winners, one from each of Kubota’s five operating regions, to each receive a $100,000grant.Then,fromAug.1to14,the public is invited to visit KubotaHometownProud.com to cast a vote for one of the top five winning projects. The community project with the highest number of votes will be presented with the Kubota Community Choice Award and will receive an additional $100,000 grant. Every vote cast serves as an entry into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a Kubota zeroturn mower or sub-compact tractor.

To be considered, all grant application submissions must be entered by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status organization or a city, town, or other municipality. The project must be within a 50-mi. radius of an authorized Kubota dealer to qualify. Organizations who have entered before can enter again; however, previous winners are not eligible. 

Independent Equipment Dealers Gather atAnnual Meeting

IEDA from page 16

training, at first in Western’s automotive technician program, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA, but it didn’t feel right, she said.So,despitethechallengesofchild-rearing and an 84-mi. round trip school commute, she went in another direction.

Penchant to Wrench

“I knew I wanted to wrench,” Norman said. “I wasn't happy with the small stuff. Andrightacrosstheroad[fromtheautoprogram]wasthedieselprogram.Ifigured,why not? So, I did it, and that's where I found the place I wanted to be. The instructors were amazing.Beingafemale,it'salittlebitharder in the field but they did not treat me any differently,” she said.

“A wise man told me if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life, and that's what I found in the diesel world,” Norman said.

Upon graduation, she was hired full time at a Peterbilt six-bay shop and she couldn’t be happier, she said.

“Ifeelrightathomethere.It'saverygreat learning environment and as long as you’re willing to work and learn — then it’s kind of too easy,” she told the IEDA crowd. “The scholarship helped me so much, especially

with getting my first set of tools. That money helped me breathe a bit easier. So, I greatly appreciate that and everything you guys do. It’s amazing. I know all the students [awarded] appreciate it. Thank you!”

That’s a Wrap

A final highlight of the business program was a unique panel discussion about Right to Repair that put four different perspectives and diverse industry angles of the issue on stage. Facilitated by program moderator Mike Marks, the group dissected the status of state and federal legislative activity, current manufacturerpositions—including John Deere’s memorandum of understanding — as well as predictions about where the issue will go from here.

IEDA’s closing party treated 200 attendees to an elegant rooftop gathering that included live music, open bars, cigar-rolling, bourbon-tasting and lavish spreads of gourmet food. Next year’s IEDA Annual Meeting is scheduled for Feb. 16 to 18, 2024.

Panelists were: Gay Gordon-Byrne, executivedirectoroftheRepairAssociation;Bob Redding, government affairs expert for the Automotive Service Association; Jared Wilson, a young Missouri farmer who has personally engaged in legal action against Deere over R2R; and Bruno Gattamorta,

chiefcommercialofficeratCojaliUSA,who discussed R2R in Europe and ways dealers can work around R2R problems using commercially available diagnostic software.

On Feb. 19, 90 golfers (double the group from 2022) took to the links for a scramblestyle, 18-hole rounder on the Reunion’s Arnold Palmer course. Golf tournament sponsors were Wheeler Cat, Easton Sales

and Rentals, Robertson Equipment International and simex Baumaschinenhandel GmbH.

That evening, the closing Big Bash party, sponsored by Alliance Funding Group, Coleman’s Equipment Pty Ltd and MG Machinery LLC, welcomedmorethan200totheposh rooftop environment called Eleven,featuringindoorandoutdoor-poolside spaces and bars where members networked late into the evening.

Acigar-rollingtablewassponsoredbyCalvinGroupInc.anda bourbon-tasting station was provided by Specialty Equipment Insurance Services. Live music sponsored by DGI Trading and Hall Equipment Co., lavish gourmet spreads,plusawarm,star-sprinkledOrlando evening made for a memorable finish to a production even Hollywood would be challenged to rival.

Next year’s IEDA Annual Meeting is scheduled for Feb. 16 to 18, 2024. For more information, visit iedagroup.com. 

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

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS.

EMAIL:

SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): VOLVO EC480DL EXCAVATOR

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923003695360

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): WANT TO BUY BULLDOZER 650LGP CASE – ENC CAB SIX WAY 27 INCH PADS UNDER REAL HOURS METER AND FRAME 600 HOURS 2015 AND UP.

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA

PHONE: 1 450 346 8975

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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 340

EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE CAT EXCAVATORS 320, 330, 345, 365, 385, AND 390. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 12G MOTOR GRADERS – N NEED TO BUY A USED CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G, 14G, 12G, AND 14H. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE SEND ME THE INFORMATION THANKS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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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 (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, MODELS EX 400 AND EX 450.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM

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WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30

WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY

WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS AND LESS THAN $15,000.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 616-813-3642

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

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923322489350

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): USED CAT

MOTOR GRADERS: CAT 140G, 12G, AND 14G. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923003695360

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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

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E

WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM

AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER T4 CRAWLER TRACK CHAINS. NEED A GOOD SET OF TRACK CHAINS

TO COMPLETE A 1960 IH T4 RESTORATION. THE SAME STYLE OF CHAINS

WEAS USED ON IH T4, T5, TD5, T340 & TD340 CRAWLERS. THEY HAVE A 6.00

PITCH. I CAN SUPPLY ORIGINAL PART

NUMBERS. THANKS FOR ANY ASSISTANCE.

EMAIL: FARMBOYKJ@HOTMAIL.COM

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WANTED (AL): LOOKING TO PUR-

CHASE CAT WHEEL LOADER 936, 950B, 966F AND 980F FOR OUR INVENTORY.

IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923003695360

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WANTED: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE. PLEASE SEND ALL INFO AND PRICE.

EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM; PHONE: +5511994602266

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER.

EMAIL:

USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR EITHER A USED, OR NEW GRAPPLE BUCKET, DEMOLITION BUCKET, FORKS WITH GRAPPLE, OR A STANDARD GP BUCKET TO FIT A NEW 2022 CAT 980-14A (OLD MODEL = 980-M) RUBBER TIRED WHEEL LOADER. IT CAN EITHER BE "DIRECT PIN" OR TO FIT A FUSION COUPLER. OUR NEED IS IMMEDIATE.

EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM

PHONE: 716-984-7566

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EX400 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A USED HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400 & EX 450 TO PURCHASE ASAP. (RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES).

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (TX): JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADERS – LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 544K & 644K TO PURCHASE ASAP WITH HOURS 5000 OR LESS.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS @GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): HYUNDAI HL757-9A WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:HL757-9A)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERTRANDLAZURE

@CHARETTETRANSPORT.COM;

PHONE: 1-450-691-5151

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WANTED (NY): CASE 721F WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:CASE 721F)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERT@MEXUSCAN.COM;

PHONE: 1-514-233-5151

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING TO PURCHASE ANY HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOGGING AGGREGATE TRUCKS IN THE USA

EMAIL:EQUIPMENTPRO22@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 570-423-7631

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WANTED (US): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR RUNNING WACKER NEUSON WL30.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 616/8I3/3642

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\WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DOOSAN

DX480 EXCAVATORS - WANTED TO BUY USED DOOSAN EXCAVATORS

DX480 - DX520 4000-5000HRS.

EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EX220 EXCAVATORS – WANT TO BUY USED HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX-220, EX-270, EX-400, AND EX450, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY OLD USED HITACHI EX 450 EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: IKRAMKHAN@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO BUY

HITACHI, JOHN DEERE, KOMATSU 300, 400, AND 450 SIZES EXCAVATORS. OFFER ME RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D.

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

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WANTED (US): KUBOTA B7300HSD TRACTOR W/ 60 INCH MOWER DECK.

EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM; PHONE: 845-225-7504 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): ACS INDUSTRIES –BUCKETS, ALL MODELS

EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU

WA30-2 WHEEL LOADER - LOOKING TO BUY A REAR AXLE FOR A KOMATSU WA30-2. IF YOU HAVE A REAR AXLE PLEASE CONTACT ME @ 6I6/8I3/3642. ALSO INTERESTED IN BUYING COMPLETE RUNNING KOMATSU LOADERS WA40 OR SMALLER.

EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 6I6-813-3642 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

MANUFACTURER: MEC 3391RT AERIAL LIFT - CONTROL BOX FOR A MEC 3391RT YEAR 2000 PART NO. 20783. DOUBLE FUEL GAS/PROPANE. NO OUTRIGGER. EMAIL: TAVAKE08@ICLOUD.COM; PHONE: 415-748-8079 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS - NEED CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966F, 966FII, 980F AND CATERPILAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923333298751 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS - LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@HOTMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923332316587 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS – CAT USED MOTOR GRADER 140G AND 140H FOR OWN STOCK.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CONCRETE

PUMPS: SCHWING, PUTZMEISTER, ALLIANCE, ELBA, CONCORD, PUMPSTAR, ETC. ALL MODELS, BRANDS, & SIZES, OLD OR NEW! BOOM PUMPS, TRAILER & TRUCK MOUNTED CITY PUMPS PURCHASED. OLD, RETIRED, NO LONGER USED AND PARTS & PUMPS NEEDING REPAIRS. INSTANT PAYMENT GUARANTEED.

EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX330-5 EXCAVATORS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A COUPLE OF UNITS OF HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX 330-5 & EX 450-5.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 988B WHEEL LOADER– WE NEED TO BUY A CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 936, 988B/F & 950B.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 992D EXCAVATORS – NEED TO LOCATE JOHN DEERE'S EXCAVATORS SIZES 190E, 200, 210, 230, 270, 300, 400.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTS

TRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): EZ SCREEN 1200XLS

SCREENING – ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE LIKE A 1200 OR1200 XLS.

EMAIL: MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR BACKHOE LOADERS, ALL MODELS – NEED TO BUY USED CAT WHEEL LOADERS, BACKHOES, EXCAVATORS, HIGHWAY TRUCK.

EMAIL: SEARCHT930@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 657-236-7399

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WANTED: CHAINS AND SPROCKETS FOR KOBELCO 400IV OR 480 EXCAVATOR, NEW OR USED.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED: BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (PA): JOHN DEERE BUCK-

ETS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR

BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR DUMP TRUCKS - CAT 725-745'S 10,000 HOURS OR LESS, WILL BUY IN GROUPS.

EMAIL:

ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM;

PHONE: 312-898-5355 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US); TEREX BUCKET TRUCKS, ALL MODELS - 55 FT & 60 FT 4-5 YEARS OLD, PREFERABLY PREFER TEREX 5TC-55 & ALTEC AA55E PREFER FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS.

EMAIL: ZACHZ@BLACKSTARACA.COM;

PHONE: 815-575-6797

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916 WHEEL LOADERS; RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING UNITS REQUIRED. EMAIL: IMPERIALMACHINERYTRADER@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 966F II

WHEEL LOADERS

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

WANTED (NJ): CASE BACKHOE LOADERS: 580SK, 580L, 580SL, 580LII, 580SLII, 580M, 580MII, 580MIII, 580SM, 580SM+, 580SMII, 580SMIII, 580N EP, 580N, 580SN, 580SN WT EMAIL: FRANKHORAN@ GROFFTRACTOR.COM

PHONE: 800-654-USED ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, ALL MODELSLOOKING TO BUY USED CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H AND 14M. PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE WITH DETAIL ANDASKING PRICE. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. WE NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916,926,936,950B/E,966E/D/F, 970F, 980C,980F ALSO CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H, AND 14M.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 LC-5 EXCAVATORS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR USED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINES. PLEASE OFFER US FOLLOWING MENTION MACHINES & EMAIL US DETAILS WITH PICTURES CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966FII, 970F, 980F HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX400, EX400LC, EX300LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400-5, EX60WD, EX100WD. JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@ HOTMAIL.COM

PHONE: +923332316587

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Auctions are subject to change, please check Auctioneers websites for details

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

ï Burlington, NJ

Sat., April 1, 2023

For: Very Large Retirement Auction

ï Albany, NY

Wed., April 5, 2023

For: Late Model Tractors & Ag Equipment

ï Online

April 7 - 21, 2023

For: Large Quantity Late Model Various Types of Trucks & more

ï Buffalo, NY

Sat., April 8, 2023

For: One Owner Retirement Auction, Construction Equipment & more

ï Atlantic City, NJ

April 13 - 15, 2023

For: 3 Day Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment Auction

ï Syracuse, NY

Tues., April 18, 2023

For: Large Machine Shop Liquidation

ï Pittsburgh, PA

Thurs., April 20, 2023

For: Late Model Rental Returns Auction

ï Online

Wed., April 26, 2023

For: Late Model Construction Equipment & more (Canada)

ï North Haven, CT

Fri., April 28, 2023

For: Primarily 2022-2021 Construction Equipment & more

ï East Deerfield, MA

Sat., April 29, 2023

For: Construction, Ag, Paving Equipment & more

RITCHIE BROS.AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

ï Houston, TX

April 11 - 13, 2023

ï Grand Prairie, AB

April 11 - 13, 2023

ï Western Canada, AB

April 18 - 19, 2023

ï Los Angeles, CA

April 20 - 21, 2023

ï Edmonton, AB

April 24 - 28, 2023

ï Phoenix, AZ

May 3 - 4, 2023

ï Orlando, FL

May 11 - 12, 2023

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

ï Online

April 22 – May 13, 2023

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

ï Online

Sat., April 8, 2023

For: Sacramento Monthly Public Auction

ï Online

Fri., April 28, 2023

For: Woodburn Monthly Public Auction

Coming Auctions

To view information on upcoming auctions visit ourAuction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

ï Online

April 4, 2023

ï Online

April 11, 2023

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

ï Online

April 5, 2023

ï Online

April 12, 2023

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS

www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

ï Wooster, OH

Thurs., April 27, 2023

For: Ohio Central Equipment Auction

ï Elkin, NC

Thurs., May 11, 2023

For: Spring of ’23 Appalachian Eqpt Consignment Auction

BRYAN AUCTION CO.

www.bryanauction.com

319-283-2345

ï Online

Thurs., April 20, 2023

For: Midwest Heavy Equipment & Transportation Auction

BUNCH BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS

www.bunchbrothersauctioneers.com

270-376-2992

ï Louisville, KY

April 25 - 26, 2023

For: 2-Day Spring Louisville Auction

CINCINNATI INDUSTRIAL AUCTIONEERS

www.cia-auction.com

513-241-9701

ï Online

Thurs., April 20, 2023

For: Webcast Auction – Premier Landscape & Irrigation Services

DAVIS AUCTIONS, INC.

www.davisauctionsinc.com

203-758-4087

ï Prospect, CT

Sat., May 13, 2023

For: Spring Sale

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC.

www.dsa-auctions.com

765-778-9277

ï Ft. Wayne, IN

Tues., April 25, 2023

For: Spring INDOT Surplus Auction

ï Crawfordsville, IN

Tues., May 16, 2023

For: Spring INDOT Surplus Auction

DUNN DEAL AUCTION CO.

www.dunndealauctions.net

614-946-6853

ï Stoutsville, OH

Sat., May 20, 2023

For: Spring Columbus Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

EDINBURG AUCTION SALES, INC.

www.edinburgauction.com

330-325-2966

ï Online

Wed., April 12, 2023

For: Online Consignment Auction

FREY & SONS, INC.

www.freyandsons.com

419-445-3739

ï Online

April 20 - 27, 2023

For: WA Stevens & Assoc. Retirement Auction (OH)

HANSEN AUCTION GROUP

www.hansenauctiongroup.com

920-383-1012

ï Mosinee, WI April 27 - 28, 2023

For: Nitke Spring 2-Day Contractor Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS

www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

ï Marietta, PA

Fri., April 14, 2023

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

ï Online

Wed., April 12, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment, Semi, Truck, Trailer Consignment Auction

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

856-764-7163

ï Online

Tues., April 4, 2023

For: Surplus & Forfeiture Auction

ï Online

Tues., April 4, 2023

For: Central Region Timed Auction

ï Online

Tues., April 11, 2023

For: Northeast Region Timed Auction

ï Online

Thurs., April 13, 2023

For: Government Utility & Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Auction

ï Online

Tues., April 18, 2023

For: Western Region Timed Auction

ï Online

Tues., April 25, 2023

For: Southeast Region Timed Auction

JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS

www.murphyauction.com

425-486-1246

ï Online

April 6 - 13, 2023

For: Marysville Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

ï Harvey, IL

Tues., April 4, 2023

For: Absolute Retirement Auction for Center Sale Co.

ï Odessa, TX

Wed., April 12, 2023

For: Metro Equipment & Rental Co.

Retirement Auction

ï Stanton, TX

Thurs., April 13, 2023

For: Permian Basic Unreserved Public Auction

ï Loudon, NH

Sat., April 15, 2023

For: Northeast US Live & Online Public Auction

ï Chagrin Falls, OH

Tues., April 18, 2023

For: Chagrin Valley Paving Inventory Reduction & Consignment

JOEY MARTIN AUCTIONEERS

www.joeymartinauctioneers.com

864-940-4800

ï Blairsville, GA

Sat., April 22, 2023

For: North Georgia Heavy Equipment Public Auction

ï Cope, SC

May 12 - 13, 2023

For: Low Country Springtime Heavy Equipment Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com

616-538-0367

ï Online Repocast.com

Ends April 4, 2023

For: Construction/Heavy Equipment & Snow Removal Equipment

ï Hudsonville, MI

Sat., April 15, 2023

For: Spring 2023 Auction. Live & Online

ï Online Rangerbid.com

Ends April 18, 2023

For: Municipality & Consignment Auction

ï Pontiac, MI

Tues., May 23, 2023

For: Pontiac Equipment Auction

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

ï Online

Tues., April 4, 2023

For: Government Auction

ï Online

Wed., April 5, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

ï Online

Thurs., April 6, 2023

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

ï Online

Wed., April 12, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

ï Online

Thurs., April 13, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES

www.RES.bid

833-SOLD-RES

ï Wooster, OH

Sat., May 6, 2023

For: Equipment Consignment Auction

ROWLEY AUCTION

www.rowleyauctions.com

810-724-4035

ï Imlay City, MI April 29 - 30, 2023

For: Annual Spring 2-Day Equipment & Vehicle Auction

RTI AUCTIONS

www.teitsworth.com

585-243-1563

ï Online

April 4 – 11, 2023

For: April NetAuction Edition One

SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC

www.salesauctioncompany.com

860-627-7506

ï Windsor Locks, CT May 5 - 6, 2023

For: 14th Annual Spring Auction

ï Storrs, CT

June 28 - 29, 2023

For: One Owner Complete Dispersal Retirement. Milton C. Beebe and Sons, Inc.

SAMMY P AUCTION SERVICES

www.sammyp.com

860-564-9400

ï Online

Thurs., April 6, 2023

For: Kenney Farm – Major Downsizing. Live Webcast

ï Stoughton, MA

Sat., April 8, 2023

For: Equipment Liquidation for Equipment Dispersal McNamara Farms, Owner Retiring

ï Carver, MA

Fri., April 21, 2023

For: Equipment Liquidation for SLT Construction Corp. & other area contractors

SHERIDAN REALTY & AUCTION COMPANY

www.sheridanauctionservice.com

517-676-9800

ï Online

Tues, April 11, 2023

For: Bob Clark Auction

STEFFES GROUP INC.

www.steffesgroup.com

701-237-9173

ï Online

June 21 - 28, 2023

For: Construction Auction

Kreifels Conservation & Excavating Inc. Nebraska City, NE

Clint Kreifels, Contact-402-297-9233 • Brad Halliwill, Sales Rep-402-890-7040

Items Pictured: 2008 John Deere 270D LC Excavator, 2007 Construction Trailer Specialist BDT-40 T/A Belly Dump Trailer, 1997 Ingersoll-Rand SD-100DPro Pac Vibratory Compactor.

Also Listed: 1989 International S1954 Fuel Truck, Modern Welding 1000 Gallon T/A Fuel Trailer, Van Dale Liquid ManureWagon/Water Trailer, Young's Welding DoubleDrum Sheepsfoot Roller, LDB DST12 Box Scraper.

Business Calendar

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

For information on CRANE SAFETY COURSES: cranesafe@gmail.com 800/654-5640

Address: 224 W. Central Parkway, Suite 1024 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

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 Lean Construction Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea230401/)

Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim230401/)

Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023 – 11:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230401/)

Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 – 1:30 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE (https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/safety-training/ safety-man agement-training-course)

Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – 8:00 AM Arlington, Virginia Safety and Health

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230401/)

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023 – 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 2310501/)

Date: Monday, May 1, 2023 – 11:00 AM

ONLINE/VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230501/)

Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – 1:00 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

For further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118

Email: info@agc.org

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE

ACI Concrete Convention Spring 2023

DATES: April 2 – 6, 2023 End Time: 12:00 AM

Place: Hilton San Francisco Union Square San Francisco, CA USA

Sponsor(s): American Concrete Institute

Description: The ACI Concrete Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete materials, design, construction, and repair, bringing together the world’s most well-known leaders with professionals looking to learn. Conventions provide a forum for networking and education and an opportunity to provide input on the concrete industry’s codes, specifications, and guides. Committees meet to develop the standards, reports, and other documents necessary to keep up with the ever-changing world of concrete technology. Committee meetings are open to all registered convention attendees.

Technical and educational sessions provide attendees with the latest research, case studies, best practices, and the opportunity to earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

Additionally, Convention offers numerous networking events where you can expect to meet with many of the industry’s top engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world. For more information on the Convention, contact: Bryce V. Barker, American Concrete Institute.

Phone: 248/848-3187 Email: Bryce.barker@concrete.org.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

2023 AGC Day At The Capitol

DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023

TIME: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (1:00 PM is State Capitol Building Tour)

PLACE: Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55155

Join AGC Members on APRIL 12th at the Capitol!

Make your voice heard! Each year, AGC members meet with key decision makers and advocate for the construction industry. It’s important to communicate with legislators this time of year as they make key budget and policy decisions. Join us as we discuss the best ways to advocate for the industry, and hear from legislators and state agency heads on what’s in store. All individuals from AGC member firms are invited to join us! Members may park in AGC’s lot and walk to the Capitol!

For more information, contact: Laura Ziegler. Phone: 651/796-2194.

Email: lziegler@agcmn.org

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION

North American Snow Conference 2023

Dates: April 16 – 19, 2023

Place: CHI Health Center 455 N. 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68102

The 2023 Snow Conference has it all, from expert-led snow and ice education sessions to an exhibit floor full of vendors excited to show you the latest winter maintenance solutions for your community. Make plans now to join your peers and take advantage of everything the Snow Conference has to offer.

Education Program

APWA’s goal for the Snow Education Program is to create an event where you can make meaningful connections and discover and produce game-changing insights and solutions.

APWA knows the challenges and opportunities facing public works are unprecedented. The speed of social and technological change places an enormous responsibility on you to proactively provide and maintain the infrastructure needed for your community’s growth and well-being. You need a Snow experience that

will help you gain new perspectives, exchange ideas, and participate in important and thought-provoking discussions on the shape of things to come. We need you to arrive in Omaha prepared to ask the essential questions and share your views and ideas. Start thinking now about the following:

. What challenges are you facing that a solution seems out of reach?

. What leadership qualities, skills, and resources are needed to lead and manage the modern Public Works Department?

. What innovations and solutions have your agency implemented that would help the whole profession provide better Public Works services?

. What are your blind spots? Are you open to fresh and broader perspectives?

. How should we be providing Public Works infrastructure and services that are resilient and sustainable?

Don’t stop here – what else is on your mind? We’re counting on you to show up eager to ask questions and to join your colleagues in imagining the future your communities deserve?

APWA is committed to helping you learn from each other, and the 2023 Snow Conference Education Program will include opportunities for you to make intentional connections.

For more information on the Conference, contact APWA: Phone – 816/472 -6100 Toll Free: 800/848-APWA

COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE (CGA)

Common Ground Alliance Conference & Trade Show

DATES: APRIL 17 – 21, 2023

PLACE: Caribe Royale 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32805

Description: CGA is pleased to announce that the 2023 CGA CONFERENCE & EXPO will be held April 17 – 21, 2023 in Orlando, FL at the newly reimagined Caribe Royale.

The 2023 CGA Conference and Expo is the premier event for damage prevention stakeholders to network, gain knowledge, and learn about the latest industry data and technology.

Mark your calendar to be a part of damage prevention’s biggest and only event produced by the CGA.

Your participation to the CGA Conference & Expo will directly support CGA’s yearround mission…On the Road to Zero Damages.

One event, under one roof produced by the one and only National Association dedicated to protecting the underground assets and those who work and live near them.

The Common Ground Alliance is pleased to be back in Orlando, Florida April 17 – 21, 2023 for the CGA CONFERENCE & EXPO!

. Network with the industry’s decision-makers. Approximately 90% of attendees are owners, C-level, executives, or managers.

. Gain knowledge your business needs to excel.

. Learn from damage prevention’s elite leaders.

. Be the first to preview the latest technologies.

. Close business on the more than 50,000 square foot indoor exhibit hall.

. Become engaged in the committees shaping the future of excavation safety.

. Meet and engage with your industry stakeholder director.

. Be part of the national damage prevention movement and join CGA on the Road to Zero Damages.

Industry Leading Speakers

Keynote addresses from respected industry leaders and professional development specialists during meal functions. Professional moderators and facilitators will keep discussions moving.

Carefully Curated Sessions

Two (2) full days of education and personal enrichment focusing on quality not quantity.

Interactive Exhibit Hall

50,000 Square Foot Exhibit space to showcase the industry’s finest products and solutions. The Outdoor Tour – hands-on demos in digging and dialogue.

Audience

The conference will attract senior level executives from leading utility, one-call, locating, construction and damage prevention technology companies as well as key partners in the equipment manufacturing, business solutions and insurance industries assembling a constituency of buyers, decision-makers, and influencers. For more information, contact: CGA, 908 King Street, Suite 330, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Phone: 703/836-1709. Website: https://www.cga.conference.com.

FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD OF MINNESOTA

Small and Disadvantaged Business Opportunities Council (SADBOC)

Promoting supplier diversity in the public sector

Promoting collaboration and information sharing among its members Providing education, outreach, and engagement to our diverse small business community 24th ANNUAL SADBOC GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT FAIR

The SADBOC Government Procurement brings you workshops to increase access and success in selling to government.

WHEN AND WHERE?

Date and Time:Thursday, April 20, 2023, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT

Location: Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

About this event:6 Hours

WELCOME to the 2023 SADBOC Government Procurement Fair!

Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend this premier event. Coupling education with marketing strategies, this event will:

. Provide businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives.

. Learn about various nuances of the government marketplace through 21 workshop options in 4 tracks centered around pathways to becoming a successful government contractor.

Matchmaking:

Small Businesses will have the opportunity to get paired with an agency and/or prime contractor representative interested in their product/service during the Matchmaking segment (by appointment only).

For more information, contact: Federal Executive Board of Minnesota, 1 Federal Drive, Ste. 2250, St. Paul, MN 55111. Phone: 612/713-7200 Fax: 612/725-1790

National Commission – Certification of Crane Operators National Commission for the certification of Crane Operators commonly referred to by the acronym NCCCO is a non-profit organization, established in January 1995 and headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

NCCCO is dedicated to improving safety and standardizing education in the world of construction. The NCCCO, of course, is devoted specifically to certifying crane operators and operators of similar equipment. Requirements for CCO Mobile Crane Operator certification include the following: Be at least 18 years of age, comply with NCCCO’s Substance Abuse Policy, Pass Written Examinations (Core and at least one Specialty), Pass Practical Examination(s) – Candidates must pass the Practical Exam within twelve (12) months of passing the written examination.

Contact Information: NCCCO, 2750 Prosperity Avenue, Ste. 505, Fairfax, VA 22031

Phone: 703/560-2391 Email: info@nccco.org

Events are subject to change, check websites for updates

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IDOTAnnounces Updates, New Infrastructure Projects

IDOT from page 20

Rebuild Illinois, part of a more than $40 million commitment to the Alexander Cairo Port District to help complete environmental requirements and studies for the project, one of the largest investmentsinsouthernIllinoisindecades.

In addition, $108 million through the capital program was investedin12publicportsforprojects that advance the Illinois Marine Transportation System Plan, which prioritizes asset management performance-based decisions and improvements that benefit disadvantaged or economically distressed areas.

Onward, Upward

In August, IDOT released the Illinois Aviation System Plan, identifying short- and long-term needs and goals of the state’s airports, marking the first comprehensive study of its kind in more than 25 years. Using IDOT’s Long-Range Transportation Plan as a guide, the Illinois Aviation System Plan analyzed 85 public-

useairportfacilities,lookingatways to support the local economy, improve quality of life and boost mobility.

In November, IDOT celebrated the opening of a new air traffic control tower at Lewis University Airport, an $8 million project supported by $6 million from Rebuild Illinois.

Innovative Initiatives

Thirteen of 34 projects in the multiyearprogramwereprioritized using Data-Driven Decisions, a tool that determines investment programming choices for projects that add capacity. The tool will enhancetransparencyandequityin the project-selection process.

Pritzker in June signed into law theimplementationofdesign-build project delivery, an efficient, alternative method for completing infrastructure improvements. The Innovations for Transportation InfrastructureActauthorizesIDOT to consider utilizing the designbuild delivery method on highway projectsthatmeetcertainconditions.

Inthefall,IDOTreceivedfederal approval for a statewide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan, which identifies charging gaps along the highway system as well as in rural areas, cities, towns andneighborhoods.Atotalof$148 million in federal funding over the

nextfiveyearswillhelpbuildouta networkofpublicEVchargingstations across the state.

Recognition

The I-74 bridge over the Mississippi River in the Quad Citiesreceivedseveralhonorsafter

openingayearago.Itwasnameda Top 12 finalist in the America's Transportation Awards for Project of the Year from the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials,AAAand the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The department received the American Council of Engineering Companies and the National Society of Professional Engineers 2022 Qualifications-Based Selection Award for the state or local government sector. The award recognizes organizations that promote and make exemplary useofQBSmethodstoprocurethe professional services of consulting engineers at the federal, state or local level.

Region 1 Engineer Jose Rios received the WTS Recognition Honorable Ray LaHood Award from Women’s Transportation Seminar International for his efforts to promote the advancement of women and minorities and help elevate the reputation of professionals in the transportation industry. 

DieselFuelIndustryEyesLeadRoleinReducingEmissions

EMISSIONS from page 72

found “considerable” advantages when using renewable biofuels.

The study compared advanced diesel technology with electrification in 10 Northeastern states that follow California’s vehicle emission regulations.

“Accelerating fleet turnover and use of renewable and biodiesel fuels can deliver benefitsthatoutweighthosefromEVsinthe region,” said Schaeffer. “Advanced diesel technology is more effective, more affordable and most importantly more available than others.”

He pointed out that transitions to new energysourcesstillhaveconsiderableuncertainties and longer timeframes to implementation.

“Advanced diesel technology, as well as renewable and biodiesel fuels, are key available solutions that can deliver big impacts today.”

The “considerable” benefits of using lowcarbon renewable bio-based diesel fuels becomes clearer from this analysis, according to the Forum.

“Fueling the diesel vehicles in the study with 100 percent renewable diesel resulted inthreetimeslargercumulativeGHGreductions than the EV scenarios.”

Emission-reducing features are considered so burdensome that end users choose to illegally modify their rigs to disable technology.

Electrification for the transportation sector is overly simplistic, said Gary Yowell, automotive engineer of Stillwater Associates, which conducted the study.

“There are significant, less expensive and more available emissions reduction strategies, which can enable greater reductions more rapidly.”

The research also highlighted impacts of advanced diesel versus electrification strategy on regional air quality. It found that replacing pre-2007 vehicles, which lacked diesel particulate filters with advanced tech-

The diesel fuel sector wants to see an immediate impact in emissions reduction, and is touting bio- and renewable fuels as a means of achieving reductions right now.

nology diesel vehicles provided the largest particulate matter (PM) reduction.

“This is due to new-technology diesel engines’ 98 percent PM reductions compared to EVs’95 percent PM reduction,” he said.

Replacing a diesel medium- and heavyduty vehicle with an EV, on an annual miles driven basis the nitrogen oxide (NOx) benefit is diminished, found the study.

That’s because EVs are generally deployed on shorter routes and have a shorter range than a diesel vehicle, with approxi-

mately 87 percent of the mileage on a daily basis.

“Given this mileage difference, NOx emission reductions for a fleet transitioning to EV will be less than the business-as-usual turnover from older-generation diesel to advancedtechnologywithselectivecatalytic reduction (SCR) systems that reduce NOx by 98 percent,” saidYowell.

In cumulative conversion cost, turning over a fleet of 10,000 vehicles to EV costs more than three times higher than that of new-technology diesel vehicles.  CEG

A new Interstate 57/74 interchange is taking shape in Champaign-Urbana as the $216.8 million Rebuild Illinois cornerstone focuses on building two flyover bridges central to the project.

Illinois DOT photo

Owner Retiring

Premier Landscape & Irrigation Services

1566 Ebenezer Rd. • Cincinnati, OH 45233

Just West of Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio

SALE DATE: Thursday,

April 20th STARTING AT 10:00

EST

DEVELON Video Highlights Brand’s New Vision for Future

Following January’s announcement about the company’s new brand and shared visions for the North America market moving forward, DEVELON (formerly Doosan construction equipment) will provide further details in a new video.

The video went live on Feb. 27, 2023, on DEVELON’s North American YouTube channel.

“The video will communicate the timeline and heritage associated with the former brand, as well as highlight the brand’s new vision and generate awareness for DEVELON,” said Todd Roecker, vice president of growth initiatives in North America.

“We are building momentum for the new brand as we work toward the full public launch.”

The video opens with information on the company’s long history in the construction industry and will transition into an interview with the CEO of Hyundai Doosan Infracore, Young-cheul Cho. Cho will speak on the reasoning behind the new brand name and introduce the vision and purpose of the brand.

“When coming up with a new name, we had many ideas that could represent our

brand’s direction and value,” said Cho. “That iswhywecameupwiththecombinationofthe two words ‘Develop’ and ‘Onwards.’ We believe these words show the brand’s purpose to advance the development of our world with new products and solutions”.

The CEO of Hyundai Doosan Infracore, Seung Hyun Oh, also will be featured in the video and aims to assure DEVELON customers of the company’s continuous commitment to satisfaction and innovative solutions.

“I have witnessed all the changes our company has gone through,” said Oh. “From Daewoo to Doosan, and now DEVELON, even though the brand name changes, I can proudly say that our core value, to satisfy the needs of customers through endless product and technological innovation, hasn’t changed.”

Dedication to changing the future for customers and providing value beyond the product is of utmost importance for DEVELON, which is why the brand values will remain the same. DEVELON is excited about the opportunity to build a better future and continue to evolve with the shifting market. 