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World of Asphalt, AGG1 Break Records at Show...43

Black Diamond Utilizes Case Fleet On Housing Project...80

Transforming the Port of Baltimore Crews are using 200-ton and 150-ton Link-Belt cranes for piling operations.

By Brenda Ruggiero CEG CORRESPONDENT

Volvo Helps Customers Reach Carbon Neutrality Goals...104

Table of Contents ................4 Paving Section..............43-59 Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders & Attachments Section ..........................63-79 Business Calendar ..........110 Auction Section ......112-120 Advertisers Index ............118

A transformation at the Port of Baltimore will allow for berthing of larger container postPanamax ships. Seagirt Marine Terminal in the Port of Baltimore is operated by Ports American Chesapeake through a public-private-partnership (P3) with the Maryland Ports Administration. It opened in 1990. The Port of Baltimore is currently only one of two major economic ports on the East Coast capable of handling these larger ships. Additionally, it has two Neo-Panamax cranes, with the ability to extend across 23 containers on a ship and lift over 187,500 lbs. of cargo. Fay, S&B USA Construction is currently working on a $22 million project at the Port of Baltimore to transform Berth 3 into a 50-ft.deep supersized berth. Work began in December 2020 and is ongoing. According to Mike Veid, senior project manager, Komatsu excavators were used to demolish the existing interlocking stone pavers and

remove fill material the entire way down to the concrete deck, exposing the longitudinal and transverse beams over the pile caps. He reported that more than 10,000 holes were drilled into the existing pile caps, making room

for the epoxy grout and new rebar inserted in these beams. This added reinforcement will enable the construction teams to pour new concrete, strengthening the existing beams. see PORT page 106

The Right to Do It Yourself Is Right-to-Repair Order a Sleeper Issue for the Construction Industry? see page 90

President Joe Biden’s right-to-repair order allows owners to selfrepair personal electronic devices, automobiles and machines. It benefits the ag industry and has implications for the construction industry.

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WASHINGTON D.C.-BASED TRIP RELEASES NEW FUNDING REPORT

Despite the increase in transportation funding provided by the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021, the nation’s roads, bridges and transit systems remain significantly underfunded.

MARYLAND-VIRGINIA NICE/MIDDLETON BRIDGE RECEIVES $200M FED LOAN

BIDEN ADMIN REVIVES PLANS TO MOVE FBI HQ TO VA. OR MD. SUBURBS

USDOT approved a $200 million federal loan to finance part of the $636 million replacement of the Nice/Middleton Bridge, an 81-year-old span across the Potomac River.

The Biden administration is planning to move the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s headquarters out of the District of Columbia and build a new campus in suburban Virginia or Maryland.

BRIDGE REHAB IN PARKERSBURG SHIFTS TO NEW OWNERS

Herc Holdings entered a purchase agreement to acquire Cloverdale Equipment Company. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in Q2/22.

ANALYSIS: STATE GAS TAX CHANGES HAVE LIMITED IMPACT

Volvo Construction Equipment has named Highway Equipment & Supply Co. its 2021 Dealer of the Year in North America. It also recognized Hoffman Equipment as its 2021 Uptime Dealer of the Year.

Do gas tax holidays automatically result in significantly lower prices and big savings for motorists at the pump? The short answer is “no,” according to new research from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.

BILLS TO RECEIVE $850M FROM N.Y. TO BUILD NEW STADIUM

WORLD OF ASPHALT, AGG1 BREAK RECORDS AT SHOW

The Buffalo Bills will stay in western New York for at least the next 30 years after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced March 28 that the state reached agreement with the team to help it construct a new $1.4 billion stadium in Orchard Park.

Asphalt paving and aggregates professionals filled in a sold-out Music City Center exhibition floor in Nashville as World of Asphalt’s 20th Anniversary and AGG1 brought the industry back together.

FORMER CC&T TERRITORY REP ROBERT P. RONCA PASSES AWAY, 75

BLACK DIAMOND USES EVERY ONSITE RESOURCE IN THE ROUGH

Mr. Ronca was employed for 16 years as a territory manager of CC&T of Folcroft, Pa. He remained in this position following the acquisition of CC&T by Groff Tractor in 2018.

Founded in 2017 by father-and-son team Robert Timberman and Robert Timberman Jr., Black Diamond General Contractors is a full-service earth work and site work company based in the Charleston Peninsula of South Carolina.

OLD PA. LOCKS, DAMS SYSTEM SET TO RECEIVE $77M FOR FIXES

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TRIP Releases New Funding Report Association Hails Despite the increase in transportation funding provided by the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021, the nation’s roads, bridges and transit systems remain significantly underfunded and will require increased investment for needed improvements and repairs. Fees on highway users continue to be a critical source of funding for the preservation and improvement of the nation’s interstate highway system, other critical roads and bridges eligible for federal-aid, and the nation’s public transit systems. The federal Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is the primary source of revenue for the IIJA and receives its revenues exclusively from highway user fees — taxes on motor fuels and other specified motorist purchases — and from interest on its existing balance (owed by the federal government on money borrowed from the Trust Fund). The HTF is deficit proof, financing road, bridge and transit improvements on a pay-as-you-go basis. The federal motor fuel tax is 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents per-gallon for diesel fuel. It has been increased five times since 1956, with the most recent increase in 1997. A new report released Mar. 24 by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based national transportation research nonprofit, evaluates the condition, use and funding of the nation’s system of roads, bridges and transit. The TRIP report, “Funding America’s Transportation System,” finds that, as vehicle travel reaches pre-pandemic levels, 40 percent of the nation’s major roads are in poor or mediocre condition, and 7 percent of bridges are rated in poor/structurally deficient condition. The report also finds that traffic fatality rates are the highest in a decade, 42 percent of the nation’s busiest roads experience congestion during peak travel times, and one-fifth of transit vehicles have met or exceeded their useful service life. The IIJA will provide a significant boost in federal investment in roads, bridges and transit and offers an opportunity for the nation to make progress in improving the safety, reliability and condition of the transportation system. The IIJA will provide $454 billion over the five-year period from 2022 to 2026 for investment in highways and transit, resulting in a 38 percent increase in federal investment in 2022. The report’s Appendix includes the total revenue each state will receive over the next five years as a result of the IIJA, and the percentage increase in 2022. As U.S. vehicle miles of travel (VMT) return to preCOVID-19 levels, the nation’s highways are again congested, hindering the movement of people and goods. Overall VMT bottomed out in April 2020 at a level 40 percent below April 2019. By December 2021, U.S. VMT was just one percent below December 2019 levels (the most recent pre-COVID December), and VMT rates in 24 states now exceed pre-pandemic levels. Forty-two percent of the nation’s Interstates, freeways and expressways experience congestion during peak travel times, robbing commuters of time and money and imposing increased costs on businesses, shippers and manufacturers. The report’s Appendix includes the rate of VMT change in each state from December 2019 to December 2021 and the share of Interstates, freeways and expressways in each state that are considered congested during peak travel times. The nation’s traffic fatality rate of 1.34 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles of travel in 2020 is significantly higher than the 2019 rate of 1.11 and is the highest fatality rate in the last 10 years, underscoring the need for improved road-

way safety investments. A total of 38,824 people were killed in traffic crashes in the United States in 2020. The report’s Appendix includes the number of 2020 traffic fatalities and traffic fatality rate in each state. The significant deficiencies on the nation’s roads, bridges and transit systems hamper mobility and access and impose additional costs on drivers. Nationwide, 19 percent of major locally and state-maintained roads are in poor condition and 21 percent are in mediocre condition. On the nation’s urban roads, which carry 69 percent of all vehicle travel, 32 percent are in poor condition and 24 percent are in mediocre condition. TRIP estimates that additional vehicle operating costs borne by U.S. motorists as a result of deteriorated road conditions is $141 billion annually, an average of $621 per driver. These additional vehicle operating costs (VOC) include accelerated vehicle depreciation, additional vehicle repair costs, increased fuel consumption and increased tire wear. The Appendix includes the share of overall and urban pavements in poor and mediocre condition in each state and the total and per-driver additional VOC due to driving on deteriorated roads. Seven percent (43,586 of 619,622) of the nation’s locally and state-maintained bridges are rated in poor/structurally deficient condition and 48 percent are rated in fair condition. A bridge is deemed structurally deficient if there is significant deterioration of the bridge deck, supports or other major components. Most bridges are designed to last 50 years before major overhaul or replacement, although many newer bridges are being designed to last 75 years or longer. Forty percent of the nation’s bridges are more than 50 years old. The Appendix includes the share of bridges in each state that are rated in structurally deficient/poor condition and the share of bridges that are more than 50 years old. The nation’s 2,250 transit systems provide access to employment, education, health care, shopping, recreation and social activities. In 2020, 20 percent of transit vehicles, including buses, rail cars and demand response vehicles, had met or exceeded their useful service life. Included in the report’s Appendix is the share of transit vehicles exceeding their service life in each state. In order to improve the condition and performance of the nation’s network of roads, highways, bridges and transit systems, a significant increase in investment levels will be required to offset the large backlog in needed funding. According to the Status of the Nation’s Highways, Bridges and Transit: Conditions and Performance Report to Congress released by the United States Department of Transportation in 2021, the United States would need to increase annual road, highway and bridge investment by 55 percent to make significant improvements in road and bridge conditions, reduce traffic congestion and improve traffic safety. The report also found that the United States would need to increase annual transit investment by 31 percent to make significant improvements in the condition of transit vehicles and facilities and to increase ridership. “Additional federal funding from the IIJA will help the U.S. move forward with needed improvements to the nation’s roads, bridges and transit systems that will enhance their condition, safety and efficiency,” said Dave Kearby, TRIP’s executive director. “Even with this significant boost in funding, the system remains significantly underfunded and will require increased, reliable and sustained investment to meet the transportation and economic goals of the 21st century.” For more information, visit www.tripnet.org. 

Court’s Decision to Block Independent Contractor Do-Over The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas dealt a blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to delay and rescind the Trump administration’s 2021 independent contractor final rule in a decision applauded by Associated Builders and Contractors, which had sued to block those actions. Under the court’s decision, the ABC-supported rule went into effect as scheduled on March 8, 2021, and remains in effect. “The independent contractor final rule brings much-needed clarity and guidance to the proper classification of contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act,” said Ben Brubeck, ABC vice president of regulatory, labor and state affairs. “For too long, businesses and contractors who want to remain independent have been subjected to burdensome lawsuits and inconsistent court rulings under the FLSA. The U.S. Department of Labor’s improper delay and withdrawal of the independent contractor rule did nothing to address the very real problems confronting millions of contractors who have made the choice to remain independent. “This decision will provide much-needed clarity for small businesses and the entire construction industry,” said Brubeck. “Independent contractors are an essential lifeline to the construction industry, and the Trump-era independent contractor rule will ensure these workers and their clients can continue to thrive and play an important role in economic growth.” On May 5, 2021, the DOL announced the withdrawal — effective May 6, 2021 — of the Trump-era independent contractor final rule. On May 14, 2021, ABC, the ABC Southeast Texas Chapter, the Coalition for Workforce Innovation and the Financial Services Institute filed an amended complaint challenging the DOL’s unlawful withdrawal of the independent contractor rule, a hasty and unjustified action that violated the Administrative Procedure Act, compounding a violation that began when the DOL improperly delayed the effective date of the rule in March 2021. “Texas employs more construction workers than any other state in the country,” said Kimberly Bernard, president of the ABC Southeast Texas Chapter. “This is welcome news for our industry and can help create regulatory certainty for legitimate independent contractors and stakeholders.” “The withdrawal of the duly finalized economic realities test was both procedurally and substantively defective, and the coalition is pleased it has been vacated as a matter of law,” said the Coalition for Workforce Innovation in a statement. “The DOL’s actions undermined the very independent workers they purported to protect. CWI believes the updated economic realities test appropriately reflects the modern economy and looks forward to working with the DOL to further support independent workers and the choices they make for themselves, their families and their livelihoods.” For more information, visit www.abc.org. 

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Maryland-Virginia Nice/Middleton Bridge Bridge Rehab in Replacement Receives $200M Federal Loan Parkersburg Shifts The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on March 15 approved a $200 million federal loan to finance part of the $636 million replacement of the Nice/Middleton Bridge, an 81year-old span across the Potomac River between Newburg, in Charles County, Md., and King George County in Virginia. The current 1.9-mi.-long structure, which links the two states via U.S. Highway 301, was named after Maryland Gov. Harry W. Nice, who served in the late 1930s; and State Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton, who left public service in 2019 after being in the Maryland Senate for 24 years, where he represented southern Charles County. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced it was able to secure the loan through the federal Transportation The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on March 15 approved a million federal loan to finance part of the $636 million replacement of the Infrastructure Finance and $200 Nice/Middleton Bridge, an 81-year-old span across the Potomac River Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan pro- between Newburg, in Charles County, Md., and King George County in Virginia. gram to help finance a portion of the project. “The Nice/Middleton Bridge project is a tremendous with the existing roadway approaches in Maryland and investment that benefits mobility safety and economic Virginia. The structure’s 12-ft.-wide lanes with 2-ft. shoulopportunity for the entire region,” said Maryland ders will double capacity and improve safety, MDTA noted, Transportation Secretary and MDTA Chairman James F. enhancing emergency response and maintenance/inspection Ports Jr. “It’s a great example of how Maryland, working in activities. The height of the new bridge will accommodate tall vescollaboration with our federal partners, can leverage limited sels passing underneath on the Potomac, and materials from resources to improve infrastructure and grow jobs.” Ports’ agency came to an agreement with the Skanska- the demolished older span will be used to create an artificial Corman-McLean Joint Venture to design and build the new fish reef, the agency announced. In addition, MDTA and Skanska-Corman-McLean are 1.7-mi.-long U.S. 301 bridge over the Potomac River in partnering with the Potomac River Fisheries Commission November 2019. Construction began in earnest in July 2020, with the and Maryland Department of Natural Resources to fund oysexpectation that the new bridge will open in early 2023, ter seeding in the lower Potomac River basin. according to MDTA. TIFIA Loan Held Up Just Three Months Ago The department also reports that the rebuilding project is Maryland Matters reported that in December 2021 top 72 percent complete and is creating 500 jobs. In addition to funding from Maryland and the federal gov- MDTA officials told the agency’s board of directors that the ernment, Virginia is contributing $13 million to the project. federal loan to build the replacement bridge was “stalled” The TIFIA loan repayment will be made exclusively from and in “significant jeopardy.” The board said the holdup appeared to be tied to safety concerns related to the state’s pledged toll revenues collected at MDTA facilities. “Construction is well under way, and this TIFIA loan is decision not to build a dedicated bike and pedestrian path on just one more step toward making the New Nice/Middleton the new span. When Hogan first laid out plans to replace the bridge in Bridge a reality,” said MDTA Acting Executive Director 2016, he pledged there would be a separate shared lane for William Pines. bicyclists and pedestrians. Those plans were later dropped in a cost-cutting move — over the objections of biking New Bridge to Offer More Capacity, Safety The administration of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan cham- enthusiasts. MDTA officials note that they have since pioned construction of a new wider and safer bridge to invested $2 million on signage to make cycling safe in the replace the old Nice/Middleton span, which opened to traffic car lanes. At December’s briefing, MDTA’s chief financial officer in December 1940. The construction joint venture is tasked with replacing the said that if the TIFIA loan did not come through, the agency existing two-lane bridge with a new four-lane span aligned would be forced to scramble for another source of funds. 

to New Owners “We are looking forward to modernizing this unique bridge and providing a service life of at least 50 years for the community.” Ken Szeliga United Bridge Partners

With its acquisition of West Virginia’s Memorial Bridge in March, Parkersburg Bridge Partners (PBP) has assumed financial responsibility for the 68-year-old toll bridge, its rehabilitation and operation. That includes setting up a demolition fund, like the one the city of Parkersburg had kept before its sale. The Ohio River span, linking Parkersburg to Belpre, Ohio, closed March 15 for an estimated 45-day period, the start of the $50 million rehabilitation effort that is expected to last through October 2023. “Memorial Bridge is now under full-scale rehabilitation, giving us a glimpse of the future of this historic piece of infrastructure,” said Ken Szeliga, vice president of construction and operations for United Bridge Partners, PBP’s parent company, in a news release. “We are looking forward to modernizing this unique bridge and providing a service life of at least 50 years for the community.” The company paid the city $4 million and made no claim on approximately $11.8 million set aside over the years for maintenance and the eventual razing of the bridge. Of that, $5.4 million was earmarked for a required demolition fund, Parkersburg Finance Director Eric Jiles told the Parkersburg News and Sentinel. In addition, PBP will create a similar fund, over which the city also will have some oversight, City Attorney Blaine Myers said in speaking to the newspaper. “Under the acquisition and development agreement, within 30 days after closing, there is to be established a demolition fund,” he explained. “That was a substantive part of our negotiations as this was being finalized last year.” The fund will be set up through a third party, which will ensure it is used for the intended purpose, according to Myers. Szeliga said PBP will make annual contributions to the demolition fund. The News and Sentinel reported that during the rehabilitation process, the city of Parkersburg will continue to employ the staff and manage the bridge. PBP will split the revenue from the bridge with the city, after costs for operations are deducted, Jiles said, but should the revenue fail to cover the city’s costs, PBP will make up the difference. Toll rates will remain the same during the rehabilitation. see BRIDGE page 117

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Volvo Announces 2021 Top Dealer, Uptime Dealer Awards Volvo Construction Equipment has named Highway Equipment & Supply Co. its 2021 Dealer of the Year in North America. It also recognized Hoffman Equipment as its 2021 Uptime Dealer of the Year. The Dealer of the Year award celebrates the North American dealership that exemplifies the Volvo brand and values, and demonstrates high performance in all areas including customer uptime, service offerings and share performance over time. “Naming Highway Equipment our 2021 Dealer of the Year was a clear choice given their outstanding customer satisfaction and their long-term consistency as a dealer,” said Stephen Roy, president of Region North America, Volvo CE. “They actively help customers determine the right solutions for their business through consultative relationships and demonstrations. We really appreciate what they do.” Highway Equipment is a family-owned company based in Pennsylvania with four locations. As the construction industry works to recover from pandemic-related issues, Highway Equipment maintained a consistent high market share in GPE and compaction equipment in 2021. In keeping its focus on customer satisfaction, the com-

Highway Equipment & Supply Co. accepts the 2021 Dealer of the Year award at the Volvo CE dealer conference in Arizona in March. (L-R) are Ryan Flood, Vince Pagano (Highway Equipment), Stephen Roy, Agako Nouch and Jeff Bryant (Volvo CE).

pany has its own technical support desk for service technicians and customers, prioritizes technical training to keep staff up-todate, and provides top-notch support to customers interested in incorporating the newest machine technology. “The entire team here at Highway is humbled and honored to receive the Dealer of the Year Award for 2021, which is also the company’s 70th anniversary year,” said Ryan

Flood, vice president at Highway Equipment. “This award truly exemplifies the dedication and hard work of so many employees over the years, shaping our mission to provide the best quality, value and customer support.” Uptime Dealer of the Year The Uptime Dealer of the Year award recognizes the North American dealership that

exhibits Volvo’s commitment to being the number one uptime provider in the construction industry by demonstrating its service commitment pledge to provide customers unrivaled service and support. Hoffman Equipment is based in New Jersey and has six locations across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. As a recent addition to the Volvo network of dealers, their sales and market share have grown steadily for three years. The Hoffman team worked hard throughout the pandemic to hire and retain quality technicians, including a new hire focused solely on Volvo’s Assist Programs. Hoffman emphasizes internal training and made a significant investment in service trucks in 2021 to support customer uptime. The team also has embraced the shift to electric machines, which will be a major focus for Volvo in the coming years. “With the ultra-competitive environment today’s construction companies face, uptime is more important than ever for our customers,” Roy said. “Hoffman Equipment is dedicated to staffing and training that allows them to be there for their customers at any stage.” For more information, visit www.volvo.com. 

Bills to Receive $850M From N.Y. to Build New Stadium The Buffalo Bills will stay in western New York for at least the next 30 years after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced March 28 that the state reached agreement with the National Football League (NFL) team to help it construct a new $1.4 billion stadium in Orchard Park. Hochul, a longtime Bills’ fan, detailed a plan where New York taxpayers will shell out $600 million toward the construction costs. The state will fully own the facility and lease it to the Bills. Taxpayers in Erie County will add another $250 million to cover building costs. Team owners Kim and Terry Pegula will pay the remaining $550 million, following their securing of a $200 million loan from the NFL, WHEC-TV in Rochester reported. The effort is already being called the largest construction project in western New York when work officially begins on the new Buffalo Bills Stadium. Officials in the state predict that at least 10,000 construction jobs alone will be created, and workers will come from all over the area. A Deal That ‘Made Sense’ to Taxpayers The dollar amount is thought to be the largest public commitment for an NFL facil-

ity, according to The Guardian news site. The deal is meant to secure the Bills’ long-term future in Buffalo, with the proposed 60,000-plus-seat facility to be built across the street from Highmark Stadium, the team’s current home since 1973. Although the taxpayer burden of 60 percent is considered high, the agreed upon funding falls in line historically. The state and county have shared about 73 percent of the cost to build, maintain and upgrade the Bills’ existing facility. Under the proposed agreement, the Bills will be responsible for covering any costs that run over the budget. “I wanted to accomplish two major goals: Keep the Bills in western New York, keep them in the state of New York, because this is not just a western New York point of pride, it’s a point of pride for all New Yorkers,” Hochul, a Buffalo native herself, said during a press conference. The second goal, she said, was “making sure that it made sense for our taxpayers in terms of our commitment and our return on the investment, which will be paid off in the next 22 years.” The Guardian reported that Hochul said

toward construction costs. The Guardian noted that under the G4 program rules, the Pegulas must at least match the loan. The Bills are expected to recoup part of their construction costs by having season-ticket holders — for the first time — pay one-time seatlicensing charges, potentially doubling the price of their ticket package. Grant Malone Hochul did not include the stadiRochester Building and Trades Council um commitment in New York’s $216 billion budget proposal submitthe build will create 10,000 union jobs with ted in January. She said there are many the commitment recouped by the economic options at her disposal to draw upon the necactivity generated by the team. The state pre- essary money to fund the project. viously projected the Bills — the only NFL The Bills’ existing facility also was conteam based in New York — to generate $27 sidered too expensive to renovate, The million in direct annual income for the state. Guardian reported. A state study in The Jets and Giants play in the New November pegged renovation costs at $862 Jersey Meadowlands. million. If all goes well, the new Buffalo Bills Bills’ Season-Ticket Holders to Stadium could be built in time for the start of Take Hit the 2026 season. The team’s existing lease The announcement came as the Bills’ sta- with the state and county runs through July dium proposal was approved at the NFL 2023. owners’ meetings in Palm Beach, Fla. The In anticipation of the agreement, the Bills collective also approved granting the Bills see STADIUM page 109 what is called a $200 million G4 loan to go

“We’re reaching out to everybody we can because we see this work coming and it’s a big [boon] for New York State.”

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Former CC&T Territory Rep Old Pa. Locks, Dams System Robert P. Ronca Passes Away, 75 Set to Receive $77M for Fixes Robert P. Ronca died at his home March 21, 2022, at the age of 75. He was the son of the late Martin J. (AKA Matz) and Roberta (Harter) Ronca of Fountain Hill, Pa. He was married to Deborah L. Ronca for 40 years. Mr. Ronca was a 1964 graduate of the last graduating class of Fountain Hill High School. As an accomplished saxophone player, he won various music awards and attended both the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., and the Combs Music College of Philadelphia. From 1967 to 1968, Mr. Ronca proudly served his country in the Vietnam War with the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division. He bravely participated in the Tet Offensive in 1968, received both a Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal, and earned the rank of Sergeant E5. After his honorable discharge from the service, Mr. Ronca built many homes in the Lehigh Valley as the owner of Creative Homes. For 24 years, he sold heavy road equipment in the northern New Jersey market. He was employed for 16 years as a territory manager of CC&T of Folcroft, Pa. He remained in this position following the acquisition of CC&T by Groff Tractor in 2018. “He had relationships with everyone, and he knew everybody,” said Mike Chenet, president of CC&T/ GT Mid Atlantic. “It wasn’t unusual for him to walk into an office with a box of donuts for the office workers, and he would get right in to see the owner of a business. Everyone loved Robert [Ronca], and he was as honest as the day is long. He

Long awaited upgrades to southwestern Pennsylvania’s Emsworth Locks and Dams will get a $77 million boost under the federal infrastructure law as part of a wider effort to “strengthen the nation’s supply chain,” the White House announced March 29. The funds for the deteriorating passage on the Upper Ohio River system, located 6.2 mi. from Pittsburgh’s Point State Park, will be used to construct new lock chambers that will allow large cargo ships to pass through, “relieving landside congestion and facilitating timely delivery of goods,” according to a press release from the Biden administration. The money for the Emsworth Locks and Dams, just one of three such systems that are part of the Upper Ohio River Navigation Project, follows the January announcement that $858 million in federal infrastructure dollars will be directed toward repairing the aging and cracked Montgomery Lock and Dam in nearby Beaver County, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Due to the larger of the two lock chambers at the Emsworth system being closed for scheduled maintenance through April 15, barges have been backed up on the Ohio River for up to nine days, said the Port of Pittsburgh Commission, which advocates for infrastructure upgrades on local inland waterways. The smaller, auxiliary chamber at Emsworth is currently in operation but limits the size of barge and boat traffic that can move through. The passage first opened to river traffic in 1921, followed by the Montgomery in 1936. “They’re very old,” Mary Ann Bucci, the commission’s executive director, told the Pittsburgh news source. “And when you look at when Montgomery was shut down for a significant period, those delays for those barge companies were up to 10 days. When you’re on the river, there’s no place else to go. You have to wait your turn.”

When you’re on the river, there’s no place else to go. You have to wait your turn.”

Robert P. Ronca died at his home March 21, 2022, at the age of 75.

was a great salesman and more than that, he was a great human being. He had great values and we were very happy to have him working with us for as long as he did.” Mr. Ronca was an avid animal lover and aficionado of all genres of music. He also was a military history enthusiast of WWII and the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Deborah, his son, John K. Ronca and wife, Lisa, and granddaughter Abigail C. Ronca. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a local animal shelter or the Wounded Warrior Project.  CEG

Emsworth System Plays Vital Economic Role The news of the allocation for the Emsworth project under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (TIFIA) came as part of a larger Biden administration announcement that $2.7 billion would be distributed among 300 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects nationwide, adding to the $14 billion distributed earlier this year for waterways and ports. The Post-Gazette reported that as part of

Mary Ann Bucci Port of Pittsburgh Commission

the $1.5 trillion government funding bill that passed earlier in March, Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey secured $12.8 million in directed community spending for the USACE’s work on the Upper Ohio locks and dams. “Southwestern Pennsylvania’s inland waterways play a vital role in moving commerce, creating and sustaining jobs and spurring economic growth throughout the region,” Casey said in a statement. “Thanks to the infrastructure law, the [USACE] will be able to begin construction on two vital lock and dam systems on the Upper Ohio River. This investment will help strengthen our domestic supply chain and ensure that shippers can reliably deliver and take cargo from Pittsburgh to the rest of the world.” The USACE noted that just under 22 million tons of cargo was moved on the roughly 200 miles of navigable waterways of southwestern Pennsylvania in 2019, the last year from which records are available, making it the fourth busiest inland port and 30th busiest port of any kind in the nation. Fixes Needed Up, Down Ohio River Other parts of the system also are under repair, the newspaper noted, including the 1920s-era Dashields Locks and Dam, located about 15 mi. from Pittsburgh beyond the Emsworth passage. Scheduled maintenance on that project will run through April 7. The larger of the two Emsworth locks underwent rehabilitation in late 2020 when the USACE closed and dewatered the passage during an approximately $5 million effort to rehabilitate the gates at each end of the lock. During normal operating times, the Emsworth Locks and Dams averages 470 commercial lockages — or passages through the locks — every month, and up to another 400 for pleasure boats during the summer, according to the USACE’s Pittsburgh District office. 

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Biden Admin Revives Plans to Move FBI Herc Holdings to HQ to Virginia or Maryland Suburbs Acquire Cloverdale Equipment Company The Biden administration is planning to move the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s headquarters out of the District of Columbia and build a new campus in suburban Virginia or Maryland. In its fiscal 2023 budget request released March 28, the White House said the FBI’s current operations at the J. Edgar Hoover building in downtown Washington, “Can no longer support the long-term mission of the FBI.” The administration added, “The FBI has begun a multiyear process of constructing a modern, secure suburban facility from which the [bureau] can continue its mission to protect the American people.” The Federal News Network reported that over the next year, the General Services Administration (GSA) and the FBI will work to identify a location to construct a federally owned, modern and secure facility in the suburbs for at least 7,500 personnel. As part of the recently passed fiscal 2022 omnibus spending bill, Congress already requested a briefing from the FBI and GSA on the viability of moving the headquarters to one of three potential sites: Greenbelt, Md.; Landover, Md.; or Springfield, Va. Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, who led efforts to block the Trump administration’s earlier attempts to build a new FBI headquarters within D.C., applauded the Biden administration for its plans for a new FBI headquarters. “We’re very pleased that the president’s budget will include a new headquarters campus for the FBI that provides the security that they need in order to do their jobs and can accommodate the consolidation of the FBI,” Van Hollen told the Federal News Network. Congress, in the fiscal 2022 spending bill, directed GSA to brief the House and Senate appropriations committees on the viability of moving the FBI to one of three targeted sites outside D.C. no later than 90 days after the bill passed. Van Hollen, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, said he would ensure Congress supports the administration’s requests for construction funding in later budget cycles, according to the Washington-based news source. “We worked hard to include the language we did in the omnibus bill, requiring that this move happen, and that we get back to where we were before the Trump administration, and we’ll be fighting to make sure the resources are available,” Van Hollen explained. In its budget request, the White House said GSA and the FBI will finalize an updated program of requirements for a secure suburban campus over the next year as part of their respective budget requests for 2024. Those updated requirements, the Biden administration added, will include the final number of personnel expected to work at the new campus. Van Hollen was joined by several top Maryland lawmakers, including Sen. Ben Cardin, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Gov. Larry Hogan, among others, in praising the Biden White House’s vision for a new

FBI campus. “The president’s budget is evidence that his administration is serious about moving forward with a consolidated headquarters that can effectively serve the American people,” the group said in a statement. “We look forward to working with President Biden and his administration to continue advancing this project and are confident the Maryland sites in Greenbelt and Landover are the best locations for a Herc Holdings, a North American equipment rental supconsolidated FBI headquarters location.” plier operating through Herc Rentals, entered a purchase GSA also will begin the first steps to acquire, if necessary, agreement to acquire Cloverdale Equipment Company. The the best site for the new suburban location. transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in Q2/22. Secondary FBI Site in Terms were not disclosed. Washington to Also Be Built Cloverdale Equipment Company is a general equipment Federal News Network reported March 28 that the White rental company comprising approximately 120 employees House “recognizes the critical need for a new FBI headquar- and four locations and serving construction and industrial ters,” but would not fully move out of Washington, D.C., customers with core operations in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Grand Rapids, Mich. The addition of Cloverdale under the new proposal. Part of the administration’s goals include calls for GSA Equipment Company expands Herc Rentals’ presence in this and the FBI to find a federally owned location in D.C. that coverage area to 14 physical locations, which collectively provide general and specialty equipment rental solutions and can accommodate 750 to 1,000 Bureau personnel that related services. would support day-to-day FBI engagement with the Justice “I look forward to welcoming Cloverdale Equipment to Department’s headquarters, the White House and Congress. team Herc,” Larry Silber, president and CEO of Herc Rentals, said. “With nearly 60 years of history, Cloverdale’s New HQ Plans Have team brings substantial equipment rental experience and a Long Been in the Works strong reputation for exceptional customer service, top-qualThe FBI has been discussing a new consolidated head- ity equipment and operational excellence. “Our combined teams and resources position Herc Rentals quarters with GSA since 2014. The new plans being considto be a preeminent equipment rental partner in the Great ered would bring together employees currently working at Lakes region and nearby markets, serving a diverse mix of the Hoover building with those at other leased offices in the construction, industrial and government customers. With national capital region. three of its locations in major metropolitan markets, the addiAt the same time, the FBI has focused on expanding the tion of Cloverdale supports our long-term strategy to achieve bureau’s footprint at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, greater density and scale in select urban markets across Ala. The federal law enforcement agency, as of 2021, had North America to better serve both our local and national about 860 employees in Huntsville, but expects to have customers. 3,400 working from there by 2026. “In addition, Cloverdale has deep relationships with key The Obama administration proposed awarding the J. industrial customers whose unique construction and mainteEdgar Hoover site in Washington to a developer as part of nance needs continue to grow, which Cloverdale serves the payment for constructing a new suburban FBI campus. through self-perform work and a suited-to-purpose rental Those plans fell apart, however, when President Trump fleet, including specialty aerial and material handling equipreversed course and recommended building a new FBI ment. “We expect the acquisition to be accretive to earnings in headquarters on the site of the Hoover building, which opened at 935 Pennsylvania Ave. in 1975 after being under the first year. We remain well positioned to pursue growth through a variety of initiatives, including investment in key construction for 10 years. The Trump administration sought $3.3 billion to demol- fleet categories, greenfield branches and acquired operations, while maintaining our commitment to a sound financial footish the structure and build a new headquarters in its place. ing.”  Accounting for previously appropriated funds, the GSA inspector general found that more than $2 billion was needed just to move forward with the effort. Congress, however, passed annual spending bills that effectively blocked the Trump administration from using any funds to construct a new FBI building in D.C. Trump, despite opposition from Senate Republicans, also requested $1.8 billion for a D.C.-based FBI headquarters as part of a 2020 emergency COVID-19 spending bill. In the Larry Silber end, Congress successfully blocked the administration’s Herc Rentals request. 

“I look forward to welcoming Cloverdale Equipment to team Herc.”

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n 2022, we at CEG are paying homage to the industry’s past and our own. Throughout 2022, we will be publishing front covers of CEG issues over the course of our 64-year history. Thank you to our readers and advertisers for continuing to give us the opportunity to report the news of the vital work the construction industry performs not only for the United States, but also for the world.

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Deutz Corporation Five Star Equipment Promotes Johnson, Names David Evans Beggin to Sales Leadership Positions New President, CEO Bill Farrell, CEO of Five Star Equipment, announced the promotions of Dave Johnson and Jeff Beggin to director, regional sales. Johnson will lead and be responsible for all aspects of the sales and rental operations of the New York branches in Rochester, Orchard Park, Syracuse and Kirkwood, as well as the Waterford, Pa., branch. A 26-year veteran of Five Star Equipment, Johnson started his career as a territory sales manager, and was subsequently promoted to positions of increasing responsibility, including branch manager of Rochester, corporate sales manager of the New York branches, and most recently, general manager of Rochester. Beggin will lead and be responsible for all aspects of the sales and rental operations of the Dunmore and Williamsport, Pa., branches. A 29-year veteran of Five Star Equipment, Beggin has served as a senior territory sales manager and mentor to many young sales profes-

David Evans

David Evans is Deutz Corporation’s new president and CEO, effective April 1, 2022. Evans replaced current President and CEO Bob Mann, who retired after 16 years in that role. Evans will now be responsible for guiding Deutz’s operations in the Americas, including the company’s value-add production facility in Pendergrass, Ga.; Deutz Xchange remanufactured engines; and Deutz Power Centers and Service Centers. Evans brings a track record of driving strategic, operational and commercial improvement in industrial manufacturing organizations to his new role at Deutz. He most recently served as president and CEO of Kauffman Engineering, a manufacturer of custom electrical solutions for diverse industrial markets. Prior his tenure with Kauffman Engineering, Evans was president and CEO of Oerlikon Drive Systems Americas and Fairfield Manufacturing in Lafayette, Ind., where he helped lead efforts to expand into electrification in off-highway markets. He previously held executive roles with SMW Automotive, TRW Automotive, Booz-Allen and Hamilton and NCR. Evans has lived and worked in North America and Europe, as well as run businesses in Asia and South America, making him an excellent fit with the global Deutz organization, according to the company. For more information, visit www.deutzamericas.com. 

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sionals in the organization. He has earned numerous sales awards, including five Sales Excellence Awards for outstanding sales performance. “Throughout their careers, both Dave and Jeff have consistently per-

formed at very high levels. They have the leadership skills, experience and track-record of success to take our company to the next level,” said Farrell. For more information, visit www.fivestarequipment.com. 

Monroe Tractor Names Merritt Precision Product Specialist of Western N.Y. Area Monroe Tractor has hired Tyler Merritt as precision product specialist. Merritt will be responsible for simple laser setup for site work and interior work, full machine automation from sonics reference sensors, and full 3D semiautonomous machine control. He will be serving the western New York area and eventually reach into eastern New York and New England. Merritt began his career in Rochester, N.Y., working in the coordinating side of the construction industry. Here he had his hands on everything from total stations, 3D laser scanners and drones. He now looks forward to Tyler Merritt working with Monroe’s customers assisting with their precision choices struction industry; it has taught me a lot and answering the many questions cus- about how construction workers opertomers have related to precision prod- ate and the challenges they face daily. “If I can make a customer’s workucts. “I have been very fortunate for the flow more efficient, safer and freer, it is exposure I have had within the con- time well spent on my end,” said

Merritt. “I look forward to building relationships with our customer network, teaching our team members and customers about the solutions that we can offer.” “We are confident that Tyler will be an excellent match for this position and a strong asset to Monroe Tractor,” said Seth Conway, precision product specialist director. “He brings many years of industry knowledge of site setup and design and can speak the precision language as it applies to the job site. It will tie the function of our precision offerings together to help customers be more productive and get everything out of their machines and operators on-site. “Tyler’s knowledge to share among teammates and customers will no doubt make us a stronger more complete dealer and provide a better customer experience.” For more information, visit www.monroetractor.com. 

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YouTube Influencer Joins Forces With NED, Hyundai By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

A popular YouTube personality, social media influencer and owner of a forestry mulching company in northwest South Carolina has recently joined with National Equipment Dealers (NED) and Hyundai Construction Equipment to market the latter’s mid-size machines on the global video platform. Although Upstate Brush Control may be a small operation, compared with its partners in the venture, its impact on the equipment industry through social media continues to grow exponentially. Jon Byrnes founded Upstate Brush Control in Taylors, S.C., in 2014 after years of searching for what type of career suited him best. His eureka moment came at a chance encounter where he saw a skid steer in action — one equipped with a mulcher on its front. “My jaw just dropped at seeing what this piece of equipment could do,” he said. “I had never seen one before and I was just blown away that you could take it in the woods and chop up trees and brush. After that, I started researching the forestry mulching industry, how the business works and what its brands were. I also began to look up videos on YouTube.” Now, he pairs his infectious personality and love for his work with creating instructive videos about the machines he uses on his company’s projects. As a result, Byrnes has gained the trust of thousands of followers who subscribe to his YouTube videos, from which millions of views have been tracked. The high rate of “likes” and comments on his videos speak to his engaging style. Byrnes’ family-friendly, first-person style includes filming each video with a focus on the “operator experience” using unique camera angles.

Jon Byrnes founded Upstate Brush Control in Taylors, S.C., in 2014 after years of searching for what type of career suited him best.

They have become so prominent that one need only type “forestry mulching” into a Google search and several of Byrnes’ videos are among the first to appear. “YouTube is our main platform, but we do have Instagram and Facebook accounts that we link our videos to,” he said. “I think that we are at about 56,000 subscribers currently, and we have gotten 16 million views.”

Corey Rogers of NED and Hyundai representatives were impressed enough with Byrnes and his enthusiastic videos that they worked out a deal to present Upstate Brush Control with a full-size Hyundai HX140AL excavator, weighing in at 34,000 lbs.

Videos Lead to Symbiotic Relationship Soon, Byrnes’ popularity and the style and quality of his videos began to attract the attention of big-name equipment manufacturers and dealers, eager to use different social media platforms to market their machines. At the 2021 Utility Expo, the biennial trade show held in Louisville, Ky., another popular social media icon named Mike Simon of Dirt Perfect in Indiana introduced Byrnes to Corey Rogers, vice president of marketing of NED, a network of 14 heavy equipment dealerships in five Southeast states. Simon, a friend of Byrnes, did so at a Social Media Influencer Meet & Greet hosted by Hyundai Construction Equipment. “I told [Rogers] I was in the forestry mulching business, and I was the only guy there that worked specifically in that job,” Byrnes said. “Everybody else did the work, but it is not their main line of business.” At the time, he was looking to expand the equipment in his company’s yard to include larger machines beyond Upstate Brush Control’s tracked mulchers and small excavators. “Corey asked me to stay in touch with him after the show and that is what I did,” he said. “We did not know what equipment size to get — it came down to what they had available — but I wanted a machine with a dozer blade on the front. “I am a very strong believer in the Lord and in my faith, so I was praying that they would be able to find a machine with a blade,” Byrnes said. “I wanted one because running a forestry mulcher with a blade on a bank or over a hillside gives you a little bit more stability.” Rogers and the equipment maker’s representatives were impressed enough with Byrnes and his enthusiastic videos that they worked out a deal to present Upstate Brush Control with a full-size Hyundai HX140AL excavator, weighing in at 34,000 lbs. Byrnes was thrilled to get the machine, which came equipped with auxiliary hydraulics, a quick coupler, a Rockland hydraulic thumb and heavy-duty bucket — and the front-dozer blade that he prayed would be included. Byrnes Videos Hyundai First Chance He Gets In one of his latest YouTube videos, Byrnes showcases the new Hyundai excavator and what it can do on a job site where the goal is to clear the land of trees and underbrush. In it, he expertly guides the machine off the back of a flatbed truck before moving it into the dirt while several of his skid steers can be seen moving piles of logs and underbrush in the background. Throughout the demonstration, he talks about the Hyundai’s quiet ride, how it handles, the ease with which it takes down trees and how it moves piles of vegetation. In addition, he takes the video camera inside to show YouTube watchers how well an operator can see his surroundings while running the excavator. He also notes some of the features found within the Hyundai. NED and Upstate Brush Control have a three-month agreement in place that allows the forestry mulching company to use and promote the machines it has obtained through NED, Byrnes said, in exchange for his producing weekly videos. see BYRNES page 98

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World of Asphalt, AGG1 Break Records at Show

The Hyundai booth featured the HL 980A wheel loader and HX220AL excavator. (L-R) are Tyler Anderson, Susan Philpott and Shawn Galligan, all of Hyundai, and Tim Gerbus of Taylor Construction Equipment.

Sue Sasse represented Nouryon, which is a provider of optimized local solutions to the asphalt industry worldwide.

sphalt paving and aggregates professionals filled in a sold-out Music City Center exhibition floor in Nashville as World of Asphalt’s 20th Anniversary and AGG1 brought the industry back together. Organizations from across the country to view specialized exhibits and product unveilings, take in the latest education offerings, learn about the latest innovations in the asphalt and aggregates industries and make purchasing decisions. Running March 29 to 31, 2022, this year marked the fourth return of World of Asphalt to Nashville, and the largest iteration of the

Wirtgen introduced this W120Fi milling machine. It features excellent comfort and visibility and in the automatic mode, the Mill Assist machine control system always selects the operating strategy with the best balance between performance and costs.

(L-R): Josh Stanley, American Pavement Specialists and Raised on Black Top; Jon Anderson of Caterpillar; Bill Stanley and Jack Stanley, both of American Pavement Specialists; and JR Lorenzetti of Caterpillar.

Mauldin Paving Products displayed its M415XT Maintainer, which features a 10-ft. moldboard, 3/4 cu.yd. bucket, an 840-in. scarifier and more. (L-R) are Zach Lincolnhol of Calder Brothers and Cooper and Sam Patterson of Sam Patterson Inc.

show in the Music City ever, with more than 440 companies spread across more than 193,000 net sq. ft. of the Music City Center. “We’re so proud of the teams that came together to put this event together after the longest hiatus in its history,” said Brittany Weltcheff, show manager of World of Asphalt. “As a result, we were able to bring together more than a record-breaking 11,400 asphalt paving and aggregates professionals to learn, experience everything that’s new and important in our industries and make more than 30,000 connections.” Audrey Copeland, president and CEO of NAPA, majority-owner of

World of Asphalt, echoed Weltcheff’s comments. “The last time World of Asphalt and AGG1 came to Nashville, in 2016, we sold approximately 150,000 net square feet of space in the Music City Center,” said Copeland. “The fact that we were able to use every single square foot of exhibit space the Music City Center had to offer this time, while safely bringing the manufacturers and end users together, speaks volumes about the strength of the asphalt paving industry.” “The record-breaking attendance at this AGG1 Academy & Expo and the co-located World of see ASPHALT page 44

(L-R): Visiting the LeeBoy display with the 8520B paver are Giles Poulson and Bill Smith, both of Faris Machinery in Commerce City, Colo.; and Jim Harkins, Brian Bieler and Bryce Davis, all of LeeBoy in Lincolnton, N.C.

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Asphalt Paving, Aggregate Pros Convene at Sold-Out Event ASPHALTfrom page 43

Asphalt shows the enthusiasm of the aggregates industry to be back in-person again,” said National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association President & CEO Michael Johnson. “Each day, the tradeshow floor and educational opportunities have been fully attended. We are thrilled to provide this top-notch experience for our exhibitors and attendees as we return to fully in-person events.” Education at both World of Asphalt’s People, Plants and Paving Conference and the AGG1 Academy broke records as well. The two most popular sessions were “Compaction 101: Doing the Right Things the Right Way” and “Best Practices for Residential and Commercial Paving.” “The networking opportunities at World of Asphalt are invaluable for attendees and fellow exhibitors,” said Kevin Kelly, NAPA lifetime member and 2022 chair of World of Asphalt. “We pride ourselves on being able to provide the kinds of connections to our

members that help them grow their businesses and careers, and those connections can only come at events like World of Asphalt.” Bill Stanley of Danbury, Conn.-based American Pavement Specialists, and one of the producers of the Raised on Blacktop social media world, said meeting people in the industry and discovering new products and ideas are the best things about World of Asphalt. “World of Asphalt is the largest network tool you can find in the pavement industry,” said Stanley. “If anyone wants to learn about asphalt, or wants to grow their paving company, whether you’re talking asphalt, roads, dirt, or you’re talking about finding a chemical that works for you, this show pays for itself.” World of Asphalt will return to Nashville and the Music City Center March 25-27, 2024.  CEG (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2022 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.) see ASPHALT page 50

The Bomag CR1030T paver features an improved operator experience. The Bomag 10-ft. tracked pavers now include an upgraded platform and better sound insulation for a better operator experience. Dual, swing-out operator stations feature the Bomag SIDEVIEW innovation so the seat and console both swivel outward at four differing angles for unobstructed views.

Case had several machines on display. Getting the feel for the strongest Case CTL ever, the TV620B, (L-R) are Luke Dowsland of the town of Hamilton, N.Y., while Jeff Tacobsmeyer and Skip Owen, both of Case, explain the features and benefits of the machine.

(L-R): Tom Sewell, Mike Wendt, Brittany Lucey and Jason Hall, all of Metso Outotec.

(L-R): Marco Trentini, Valter Carlesso, Filippo D’Addato, Rick Cohen and Frederica Vanti, all of CAMS.

Maurice Holly (L) and John Jacob, both of Lippmann.

Representing Thor Global and its line of telescopic Radial Stackers are Glenn Bowles and Chanelle Pinto.

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Compaction, Best Practices Sessions Invaluable to Attendees ASPHALT from page 44

Weiler and Caterpillar had big displays at World of Asphalt. Volvo featured its wheeled excavator at its display.

(L-R): Sue Luce of Astec and Nick Cuneo, Angela Pappas and Robert Przestrzelski, all of Cuneo Paving in Wharton, N.J., stand on the Astec RP195 paver, a powerful, rubber-track paver made for highway work.

Kyle Neisen (L) of Astec and Brad Pitlik of Pitlik & Wick Inc. in Eagle River, Wis., stand with the Astec Shuttle Buggy 3000 material transfer vehicle (MTV).

(L-R): Brandon Defoe, Mike Lowman and Greg Smith, all of Okada.

Stopping by the Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) booth with Teddy McKeon (C) of CEG, (L-R) are Rick and Richard Sowers of Sowers Construction Company in Mt. Airy, N.C.; and Richard Luck and John Legore, both of Luck Companies in Richmond, Va.

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Minnich Educates Dealers Through Minnich University Minnich Manufacturing, a manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, recently launched Minnich University — a program aimed at educating Minnich dealer sales teams with essential product knowledge and hands-on demonstrations. Minnich University is held four times a year at Minnich Manufacturing in Mansfield, Ohio, with two sessions in the spring and two sessions in the fall. Taking place over the course of two days, each session includes a factory tour, company information, product and sales education, and demonstrations. Dealers send members of their sales, marketing and store management teams to participate and gain a better understanding of Minnich and its products. The hands-on product demonstrations are a beneficial aspect of the sessions. Minnich will set up a drill or concrete vibrator and give participants the opportunity to operate it and practice its functions firsthand — all under the supervision of a Minnich product expert. The aim of the sessions is to provide a positive learning environment for dealers so they can obtain an effective understanding of Minnich products, collaborate and feel a sense of teamwork and support from other Minnich representatives, and empower themselves with vital product knowledge to boost their confidence when working with customers.

Twelve members of the Farrell Equipment & Supply team visited Minnich and learned about the entire line of Minnich vibrators and drills, took a factory tour and benefited from hands-on experience with the products.

“At Minnich, we believe in education and relationships,” said Rob Minnich, president/chief marketing officer (CMO) of Minnich Manufacturing. “Our goal is to have dealers leave Minnich University feeling confident and welleducated about our products. We are always excited for people to see our facility and meet our people, as they speak volumes about who we are.” The most recent session hosted Minnich dealer Farrell Equipment & Supply from Eau Claire, Wis. Twelve members of the Farrell team visited Minnich and learned about the entire line of Minnich vibrators and drills, took a factory tour and benefited from hands-on experience with the products. “My biggest takeaway from Minnich University is how simple everything is. It’s honest, high-quality manufacturing,” said Ryan Johnson, sales representative of Farrell Equipment & Supply. “I’m glad the sessions focused on the core points of everything so we could get a basic, solid understanding of the products. This will help me remember some of the key selling points of all the equipment to help us grow as a dealer.” Minnich has continually invested in dealer partnerships over the years and is committed to providing education and support. For more information, call 419/903-0010 or visit www.minnich-mfg.com. 

ACCU-POUR’s Software Platform Reaches Major Milestone Next generation technology has more than 500,000 cu. yds. of concrete poured through volumetric concrete mixers in only two and half years in the field. The growing adoption of more contractors using Cemen Tech’s ACCU-POUR aligns with the expanding use of volumetric concrete mixers across the country. “Every day, volumetric mixers are pouring concrete but very few are using modern technology to run their business. At our core, Cemen Tech is a technology company, and we are leading the way in adding smart technology to the volumetric concrete industry,” said Connor Deering, Cemen Tech CEO and president. “Downtime and waste are killers for most businesses. That is why we offer technology to help reduce downtime with your equipment and more accurate tracking of your materials,” continued Deering. “Our technology products surround you and your fleet of volumetric mixers with vital resources to keep you moving and keep your business as profitable as possible.” Office and mobile software, two major components of ACCU-POUR, connect the office, dispatch and volumetric mixer fleet in real-time. ACCU-POUR is compatible with any volumetric mixer, according to the manufacturer. ACCU-POUR tracks every yard of concrete poured and gives immediate access to production data allowing operators to make proactive decisions based on actual and current company data. For more information, visit accu-pour.com. 

Cemen Tech’s suite of concrete productivity tools, ACCU-POUR, continues to be adopted by users to connect their office, dispatch and fleet in real-time.

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