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Repairing Saint George’s Bridge

By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

leaders in the late 1700s envisioned such a short cut slicing through a narrow strip of land to build a waterway linking the Chesapeake Bay with the Delaware River. In 1829, the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal opened for business.

With the opening of the canal, ships leaving Baltimore harbor could save more than 300 mi. from traveling the full length of the Chesapeake Bay and out into the Atlantic. This saving has see BRIDGE page 36

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

A push for streamlined workflow and a strong commitment to safety on the job site have the construction industry adopting and integrating automation and technologies as fast as a new product or service pops up on the market. Cutting-edge BIM (building information modeling), automated data collection and artificial intelligence are see TECHNOLOGY page 30

Automated robots, extended reality headsets, touchpads, complex software and cutting-edge hardware are changing the construction industry.

8 RIGHT ATTACHMENT HELPS VA.’S MEDEK CORP. ‘MOVE FAST’

Starting a tree business at 18,Adam Medek grew it into Medek Corp., a business with $15 million of equipment, 28 employees and a 12,000-sq.-ft. facility under construction. The company is located in the Richmond, Va., area.

12 CREWS REBUILD STREETS, INSTALL NEW MAINS, SEWERS IN QUEENS

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the completion of a $79.7 million infrastructure project.

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TECHNOLOGY LEVELS PLAYING FIELD AMONG CONSTRUCTION FIRMS

Technological trends in large firms include building information modeling (BIM), the use of advanced building materials and construction robotics. Firms are embracing a variety of technologies to improve their efficiency.

20 N.Y.S. SET TO REHABILITATE 11 BRIDGES ALONG I-95 IN BRONX

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced April 21 the start of a $61.8 million pavement improvement project on a 4-mi. stretch of the New England Thruway/Interstate 95 in the Bronx and Westchester County.

20 PITTSBURGH BEGINS NEEDED REPAIR WORK ON PAIR OF OLD SPANS

Pittsburgh officials announced April 21 that construction projects at the Swindell Bridge and 30th Street Bridge in the western Pennsylvania city were slated to begin.

22 YEZZI JOINS ALTA EQUIPMENT AS HEAVY EQUIPMENT GM IN N.Y.

Jonah Yezzi has joined the Alta Equipment team as regional sales manager for heavy equipment for the company’s New York operations. He will work with the sales team of Volvo equipment for Albany, Syracuse and Batavia.

24 NYC INSTALLS STORM SEWERS, WATER MAINS IN STATEN ISLAND

The NYC DEP, the NYC DOT and the NYC DDC announced the completion of a $4.17 million capital project that replaced water mains and sewers and rebuilt streets and sidewalks in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, near Ocean Breeze Park.

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42 MANITOU CHOOSES SIEMENS XCELERATOR TO MANAGE PRODUCTS

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52 CEMEN TECH CELEBRATES ITS 5,000TH PRODUCTION MILESTONE

Cemen Tech announced the production and delivery of its 5,000th volumetric concrete mixer this past January from the company’s manufacturing facility in Indianola, Iowa.

58 BOMAG AMERICAS ANNOUNCES BRIAN BIELLER AS NEW PRESIDENT

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96 VOLVO DELIVERS FIRST MACHINE MADE USING FOSSIL-FREE STEEL

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98 ABC ANNOUNCES ITS FIFTH ANNUAL TOP CONTRACTORS AWARDS

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RightAttachments Helps Va.’s Medek Corp. ‘Move Fast’

By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

When Adam Medek plays pool, he isn’t afraid of the 8-ball being in a precarious position. “I like to be aggressive. That’s just the way I am.”

He brings that philosophy to business as well.

Starting a tree business at 18, Medek grew it into Medek Corp., a business with $15 million of equipment, 28 employees and a 12,000-sq.-ft. facility under construction. The company is located in the Richmond, Va., area.

Medek and his team clear trees, stumps and brush. They also handle grinding and grubbing.

“I have to move fast,” said Medek. “Because when a developer or city finally gets all the permits in hand, they want the area cleared right away so the next stage of development can get in after me.”

Medek’s team gets impressive results. One 11-acre area of GlenAllen, Va., was crowded with trees and all manner of wood debris. The developer wanted to get the land cleared so he could build town homes similar to others in the area. Within days all that was left on the plot was a small pile of roots, a tub grinder chewing through those roots and a row of excavators lined up, ready to move on to the next job.

Medek considers his stump shears and grapple rakes, from Nye Manufacturing and National Attachments, to be two of his star players.

“These pieces of equipment enable my team to tear into the trees and shear the stumps in order to grind up the material quickly,” said Medek. “By splitting the stumps first, we

can shake free the dirt more quickly and move on to the next steps of the operation.”

The SHX stump harvester from Nye Manufacturing is made from an exotic blend of the best hardened alloy steel, according to the manufacturer. The digging teeth are made for ripping, prying and digging, and there are hardened alloy pins and bushings throughout. The splitter fang is part of the jaw and assists in efficiently shearing the wood.

Disaster clean ups often take his teams to Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina and other states. A decade ago, when he was doing disaster recovery work in New York after Hurricane Sandy, he was first introduced to Nye products.

“I saw that I could get the stump harvester shears and grapple rakes much cheaper than what the Nye products cost. But I often saw those other products broken and useless after a year. I like to buy quality and get long-lasting value. The Nye products from National Attachments fit the bill for that.”

The stump shears, grapple rakes, excavators, loaders and grinders travel with them to take care of downed trees, limbs and brush. They also cut up, but do not grind, discarded furniture and housing items and haul material to dumps in the aftermath of storms. These activities are crucial in helping local people take steps to rebuild their lives and homes.

Adam Medek and his stump grinder.

Workers often use the stump shears to split stumps in order to feed a grinder. Once the product comes out of the grinder, it can be used as chips or mulch.

Medek Corporation specializes in land clearing and grinding using equipment from Nye Mfg and National Attachments.

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CrewsRebuildStreets,InstallNewMains,SewersinQueens

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the completion of a $79.7 million infrastructureprojectthathasrebuilt 3.5 mi. of Queens streets and brought more reliable drinking water service plus improved drainage and street conditions to the neighborhoods of Bayside, Auburndale and Flushing.

The project, which began in September 2017, was managed by DDC and funded largely by DEPand DOTcapital dollars.

“This $80 million investment means safer streets, more reliable tap water delivery and less street flooding in Bayside, Auburndale and Flushing,” said DEP Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala. “DEP has the largest capital budget in our history and we are working closely with our partners at DDC and DOT to ensure similar upgrades are brought to communities across all five boroughs.”

“DOT is proud to have contributed funding to these critical infrastructure improvements in the communities of Bayside, Auburndale and Flushing,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “Thousands of Queens residents will benefit from improved sidewalks and pedestrian ramps as a result of this funding and we thank MayorAdams and our sister agencies

for their dedication to this vital project.”

“This project, which was designed and executed by DDC’s professional Infrastructure team, extends across a large part of the borough and has improved water service reliability and street conditions for tens of thousands of Queens residents,” said DDC CommissionerThomas Foley. “Along with our partners at DEP and DOT, we are investing billions of dollars in long-term improvements to Queens infrastructure.”

“This newly completed project is an important investment in our borough’s futurethatwillimprovethequality-of-lifeof

so many of our residents,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.

“The project underscores the city’s strong commitment to improving street safety, increasing the reliability of tap water delivery, and reducing street flooding in Bayside, Auburndale and Flushing. I commend the Department of Environmental Protection, theDepartmentofDesignandConstruction, and the Department of Transportation for working together so effectively to address

many of our significant infrastructure needs here in Queens.”

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“Flooding has gotten progressively worse in northeast Queens, so we are very pleased that the City has finally arrived at the conclusion of this long-awaited infrastructure upgrade,” said State Senator John C. Liu.

“Climatechangedemandsimmediateand sustained action, and this project will provide much needed improvements to our drinking water, sewer and storm drainage

see QUEENS page 110

The $79.7 million infrastructure project extends more than 3.5 mi. on 33rd, 37th and 38th avenues in Bayside, Auburndale and Flushing

DDC Commissioner Thomas Foley (center), the DDC project team, consultants and contractors celebrate the completion of the $79.7 million project that rebuilt 3.5 mi. of streets along 33rd, 37th and 38th avenues.

At the intersection of 33rd Avenue and 158th Street, a new 72-in. water main connects to a new 48-in. water main. A new sewer chamber and 20-in. sewer regulator also were installed.

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Technology Levels Playing FieldAmongConstructionFirms

By Patricia O’Brien CEG CORRESPONDENT

At every opportunity, construction firms large and small are looking to technology to help them become more efficient, streamline processes and improve sustainability.

Technological trends in large firms include building information modeling (BIM), the use of advanced building materials and construction robotics. Small to mid-size firms are embracing a variety of technologies, including drones, 360-degree photography and project management software to improve their efficiency. Safety continues to be at the forefront of the industry no matter the size of the firm, with technological advances in tools such as construction wearables to keep workers safe.

In the view of Michael Zeppieri, vice president, Skanska USA’s Emerging Technology Team, some of the more common aspects of technology that improve the function of a job site involve less about specific technologies, and more about understanding how to improve efficiencies among project teams. Technology has not scaled as quickly in construction as it has in other industries, such as automotive or aerospace, but it still has an impact.

“Buildings don’t come off assembly lines,” Zeppieri said. “You generally don’t have continuity from one job to the next. Locations change, teams change, the buildings change. To get to the futurism of technology that everyone is excited about, you must get people to adopt technology in a very pragmatic and real way.”

Technologies used to improve the build experience don’t have to be futuristic and expensive to have a positive effect. When visiting a job site, Zeppieri sees firsthand how relatively simple technologies, such as the use of QR codes, have a lasting impact on the user. Equally important is accessibility, with mobile-first and platform integration serving as the primary drivers for adoption in the field.

“When I go to a job site, and I see a superintendent get very excited because they can put a QR code on a room, scan

it with their mobile device and it brings them to their punch list in one of our core platforms, that simplifies that process for them,” he said. “The technology is not that sophisticated, but they get excited about it because it solves a problem.”

Skanska USA’s Emerging Technology Team is a small group compared with the overall size of the organization. Zeppieri and senior director Danielle O’Connell work with a core group of six people with an extended team of 20 to 30 people throughout the business to lead the integration of technology across the organization and with their clients.

“My biggest epiphany in the last year has been around

data,” O’Connell said. “It’s been enlightening to see our teams start appreciating that they are collecting data whether they know it or not no matter what tool they are using, whether it’s sensors like environmental or work wearables, or reality capture tools like 360-degree cameras or laser scanners. We can look at that data to be more proactive rather than reactive.”

The question then becomes: how do companies get their employees on board with using technology? Many companies invest in technology and tools that are providing important information whether it is useful for a project today or a similar project in the future.

“An innovation isn’t an innovation until it’s in someone’s hands and they are using that thing or doing that thing differently every day because of it,” said Jim Barrett, vice president of Innovation of Turner Construction Company. “We

see TECHNOLOGY page 84

Turner Construction photo Turner leverages the Boston Dynamics Spot robot to conduct routine site walks and automate reality capture tasks like site laser scanning and progress monitoring. Technological integrations with Spot can enhance jobsite documentation and improve productivity, schedule management, safety and quality.

Turner Construction photo

Virtual Reality (VR) tools provide an immersive and interactive experience, allowing clients and partners to enter a full-scale, three-dimensional environment to experience and coordinate spaces and installations before they’re built.

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A hologram is created through Building Information Modeling.

Milnes Engineering Construction and Surveying photo

There are 39,979,492 unique 3D densified points in this project, which allow Milnes to calculate an accurate volume of stockpiles.

Pittsburgh officials announced April 21 that construction projects at the Swindell Bridge and 30th Street Bridge in the western Pennsylvania city were slated to begin. The repair and renovation projects are being led by the Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI).

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that the 81-year-old Swindell Bridge, which connects Perry South and Northview Heights over Interstate 279, is undergoing a $540,000 project to restore deteriorated steel beams at the west end of the structure, where a lane restriction and two-way stop signs had been in place.

The bridge has been closed while a contractor installs temporary work platforms under the span and confirms the dimensions for the steel beam fabrication, according to DOMI. It will reopen for about two months while the steel beams are manufactured offsite before closing once again.

DOMI officials said that closure, tentatively scheduled for late June, will last about 28 days while crews install the beams.

The Tribune-Review learned that the work is designed to advance pedestrian safety and enhance accessibility for other road users by lifting the lane restriction and removing the stop signs.

A full rehabilitation project — which will include additional steel and concrete repairs, a new deck and full painting — will come later, according to DOMI.

Preliminary engineering work for the Swindell Bridge project is set to begin later this year. The full scope of work, its timeline, and budget will be determined through the design process, the agency explained.

In February, the Pittsburgh City Council approved a $1.2 million contract with HDR Engineering, based in the Steel City, to handle preliminary engineering design work for the larger project, which DOMI estimated would begin in 2027.

The 1,097-ft.-long span closed briefly for repairs last summer after city officials were alerted to debris falling from the bridge to the highway below while crews were performing maintenance work, including milling and resurfacing.

The Swindell Bridge first opened in 1930 and is currently used by about 5,700 vehicles a day, according to records kept by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The structure was recently rated in poor condition in a comprehensive

bridge report commissioned by Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and released last December. The study rated the bridge’s superstructure as being in serious condition, one step down from poor condition.

Rehab of 30th Street Bridge to Last Until October

The 30th Street Bridge, which spans the Alleghany River and serves as the primary way to access Washington’s Landing, is due to get $1.84 million worth of repairs. The construction that began in the last full week of April will replace the expansion joints,

install a new Latex Modified Concrete overlay on the deck, repair sidewalks and railings, and update the structure’s lighting.

The bridge deck is rated in poor condition, and nearby residents have pushed for years to have it repaired.

During the first phase of the project — expected to run through July 5 — the sidewalk will be closed. Pedestrians and bicyclists are being detoured across the Herr’s Island railroad trestle trail bridge at the southwest end of Washington’s Landing.

There will be no vehicle access between River Avenue and 30th Street and the intersection with Pennsylvania Highway 28, the 31st Street Bridge or Rialto Street.

DOMI said all vehicles will need to detour along River Avenue to General Robinson Street to Pa. 28. A temporary traffic signal will be in operation at River Avenue and 30th Street while traffic is reduced to a single lane.

Construction on the 30th Street Bridge is expected to last through early October and be finished before the Head of the Ohio Regatta, according to the Tribune-Review. 

PittsburghBeginsNeededRepairWorkOnPairofOldSpans N.Y.S. Set to Rehabilitate 11 BridgesAlong I-95 in Bronx

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced April 21 the start of a $61.8 million pavement improvement project on a 4-mi. stretch of the New England Thruway/Interstate 95 in the Bronx and Westchester County.

Most of the work will take place in the Bronx and includes the rehabilitation of 11 bridges and the replacement of the superstructures (concrete decks and steel beams) of two pedestrian bridges. Approximately 120,000 vehicles use this heavily traveled corridor each day.

“NewYork State is committed to rehabilitating aging infrastructure in communities that have gone overlooked for far too long,” Hochul said in a statement. “This project will make critical safety improvements to I-95 in the Bronx and Westchester County and provide not only a safer driving experience for the millions of New Yorkers who drive on the highway every year, but also modernize the state’s transportation infrastructure.”

Effort Includes Pavement Upgrades, Extensive Bridge Rehab

The rehabilitation of I-95’s surface will begin with full-depth pavement repairs, meaning crews will remove and replace the most deteriorated portions on a 4-mi. stretch of roadway down to its subbase in both the northbound and southbound direction. Covering

more than 24 total lane miles, the repairs will improve the roadway’s structural integrity. After the concrete pavement is repaired, a twocourse asphalt overlay will be installed to provide a smoother ride for motorists.

Paving operations and the bulk of the work will take place overnight to reduce impacts to motorists.

The other major part of the project is its extensive bridge work. Crews will rehabilitate 10 vehicular bridges/ramps and one pedestrian bridge as well as remove and replace the superstructure on two pedestrian bridges over I-95 in the Bronx (one at 222nd Street and another at Dyre Avenue).

Each bridge superstructure replacement will occur over a 48-hour period on a weekend with free shuttle bus service provided during the closures.

In addition, safety improvements will include new guiderails, additional reflective line striping, and upgrades to concrete barriers and curbs.

“Interstate 95 is a vital link for residents and commerce between New York City and New England, and rehabilitating this section will bring long-term improvements, improve community connections, and enhance the driving surface for the more than 40 million passenger and commercial vehicles who travel the corridor each year,” explained NYS Thruway

Authority Interim Executive Director Frank G. Hoare.

“This project is another example of strategically investing our toll revenue to meet the evolving needs of motorists and commerce across the tri-state region.”

Restani Construction Corp., of Queens, N.Y., is the prime contractor following a competitive bidding process.

All work is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, according to the NYS Thruway Authority.

Local Politicians Welcome Thruway Improvements

“Commuters familiar with this stretch of the I-95 are well aware of the deteriorating conditions that have long raised safety concerns for our community,” noted New York State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, D-36th District. “By undertaking this much-needed pavement improvement project, we are taking a significant stride toward enhancing safety for daily commuters in the Bronx and Westchester County, while also benefiting the economic health and well-being of our entire community for residents and businesses alike.”

Bailey, whose constituents live in the Bronx neighborhoods of Co-op City, Wakefield, Woodlawn, Pelham Gardens, Edenwald, Eastchester and Baychester, along with the

Westchester County city of Mount Vernon, added that the roadway improvements on I-95 “will have a positive impact on our region’s infrastructure and economic growth for years to come. I look forward to the successful completion of this vital project.”

His colleague in the New York State Senate, Nathalia Fernandez, D-34th, noted that the road and bridge upgrades will help create smoother commutes for drivers that use the I-95 corridor through the Bronx and Westchester.

“I also commend the project for doing most of the work at night so as not to affect daytime and rush hour traffic.”

North of the Bronx, in the 88th Assembly District, which includes New Rochelle and Pelham, veteran DemocraticAssemblymember Amy Paulin welcomed the I-95 pavement improvement project so that repairs can be made to the badly damaged on and off ramps there and make the drive safer for the thousands of residents who rely on I-95 each day.

“I will continue to advocate for state infrastructure improvement projects like this which help residents and support our economy,” she said.

The NYS Thruway Authority’s approved 2023 Budget invests a total of $413 million to support its Capital Program, which is scheduled to invest $1.9 billion into capital projects through 2027. 

Construction on the 30th Street Bridge is expected to last through early October and be finished before the Head of the Ohio Regatta.

Yezzi JoinsAlta Equipment as Heavy Equipment GM in N.Y.

JonahYezzi has joined the Alta Equipment team in the position of regional sales manager for heavy equipment for the company’s New York operations.

In this role, Yezzi will be responsible for working with the sales team for Volvo equipment forAlta’sAlbany, Syracuse and Batavia operations. Those three locations are responsible for Volvo sales and support for New York’s Hudson Valley north to Canada and west to Buffalo/Jamestown (essentially all of New York State excluding metro New York and its northern suburbs.)

In addition to Volvo products, from these same locations Alta represents Gradall, SDLG loaders and Doppstadt screening systems. With its diverse equipment lineup, Alta Equipment also is well known for supplying equipment to the New York municipal market.

Yezzi has a long history with the construction equipment industry, starting back in 2006 as an equipment specialist of Wacker Neuson in the upstate New York market. He later became a manufacturer’s sales representative of Wacker Neuson over a 16-state market area, where he became very knowledgeable in a wide range of construction equipment and compaction equipment and a wide variety of unique applications.

In 2018, he left Wacker Neuson and joined a major equipment sales and rental house in the capacity of compact equipment manager, where he further broadened his knowledge of construction equipment and worked with the company’s sales department to enhance sales.

At Alta Equipment, Yezzi will be working with the sales staff to increase market share for the product lines that Alta represents by increasing their presence with existing customers, locating new customers and exploring opportunities in places that may not have been typically explored previously.

For more information, visit www.altg.com.  CEG

(All photos courtesy of AltaEquipment.)

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NYC Installs Storm Sewers, Water Mains in Staten Island

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced the completion of a $4.17 million capital project that replaced water mains and sewers and rebuilt streets and sidewalks over nine blocks in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, near Ocean Breeze Park.

The project, which started construction in September 2021, was completed on budget and six months ahead of its original anticipated completion date of late-June 2023.

“The new roadways, sidewalks, water mains and sewers that have been built in this Dongan Hills neighborhood will directly improve the quality of life for the residents living there,” said DEP Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala. “And, because our partners at DDC completed the construction of the new sewers and catch basins six months ahead of schedule, the neighborhood’s drainage system has been fortified prior to the start of summer when heavy rainfall is most common.”

“We are thrilled to partner with our sister agencies to bring these critical upgrades to Dongan Hills,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “The brand-new roadway and pedestrian ramps will enhance safety and mobility for all users and the infrastructure improvements will help protect against flooding and strengthen our resiliency in this vibrant community as we battle climate change in New York City.”

“Most DDC projects are completed on time or faster and this one was six months ahead of schedule, which saves the city money and reduces the effects of construction on local residents and businesses,” said DDC Commissioner Thomas Foley. “I’d like to congratulate the DDC team for managing this project so effectively, and for saving New Yorkers significant time and money on this important project.”

“I want to thank the DDC, DEP and DOT for their speedy completion of this crucial infrastructure upgrade for the Dongan Hills community. Neighborhoods like this that have experienced constant flooding, need these improvements to provide relief during severe storms,” said Borough President Vito Fossella.

“I would like to thank the DEP, DOT and DDC for their work on fixing longstanding issues in the Dongan Hills area,” said Councilmember David Carr. “This project replaced rundown roads and sidewalks, 10 fire hydrants, over 2,500 feet of old water mains and almost 600 feet of sanitary sewers, and also added over 1,000 feet of new storm sewers and 12 catch basins. Their coordination and effective planning led to both the completion of this project six months ahead of time as well as on budget.

We hope to see this project used as a model for how other city projects should be handled.”

“As we saw with Hurricanes Sandy or Ida, Staten Islanders have repeatedly found themselves in unfortunate situations when our city experiences heavy rainfall,” Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis said. “It’s not often that we hear that a government project is completed on budget and ahead of schedule so I thank the Administration for its commitment to the residents of Dongan Hills and I look forward to seeing the completion of other critical sewer and infrastructure projects in the near future.”

The project, which is centered around Hurlbert Street from Evergreen Avenue to Ruth Place, replaced 2,691 ft. of old 8-in. water mains with new more-durable ductile iron pipes. More than 1,000 ft. of new storm sewers also were installed at Hulbert and Xenia streets to help relieve street flooding, along with 12 new catch basins to direct stormwater to the sewers.

An additional 587 ft. of 10-in. diameter sanitary sewers were replaced with new ones, and 10 old fire hydrants were replaced to improve the area’s fire response capability.

For more information, visit nyc.gov/dep and nyc.gov/DDC. 

Before and after photos of Xenia Street east of Hulbert Street show road and drainage improvements along with new curbs and a new fire hydrant.

A new 5-ft. by 2-ft. single-barrel flat top reinforced concrete storm sewer being installed on Hurlbert Street.

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AUSA Taps Ahearn Equipment as Dealer in Mass., N.H.

Ahearn Equipment has been named the official AUSA distributor for its two locations in Spencer, Mass., and Hudson, N.H. For more than 65 years, AUSA has been a leading construction equipment manufacturer located in Spain. The company has had a presence in the United States since 2014.

The company originally made its mark in the manufacturing of roughterrain forklifts, which it distributes worldwide.AUSA’s forklifts are compact, powerful and versatile, and their reduced size and small turning radius give them enhanced maneuverability on even the steepest hillsides, according to the company. They are availableinsixsizes,rangingfrom3,000to 11,000 lbs.

In recent years,AUSAhas released a wide range of articulated side dumpers that are available in a wide variety of sizes to fit the needs of any project.

The company manufactures three 4 x 4 telehandlers that utilize a telescopic boom that provides better handling despite the machine’s smaller dimensions in terms of width. It is positioned on the right side of the machine to provide the operator with

improved visibility and increased safety while loading and unloading materials, the company said.

According to Josh Ahearn, CEO of Ahearn Equipment, “With our present lineup of products, we have a good lineup of dirt moving equipment and we have been looking for niche brands that would round out

our offerings. Side dumpers have been around for quite some time, but they seem to be growing in popularity.

“With rising fuel costs, tighter job sites, and more population density, we see the demand for side dumpers to continue to grow,” he added. “We have a lot of confidence in theAUSAproduct. Their engineers

seem to be ahead of the curve, like the features on the side dumpers to swivel 270 degrees.”

TheAUSAtelehandler is extremely compact and is designed to be used in small, tight yards. Typically, a telehandler has a fairly large footprint. The combination of a telescoping boom makes it extremely maneuverable and desirable for that tight material yard application, the company said.

“We also see rough-terrain forklifts growing in popularity with the U.S. contractor,” Ahearn said. “Once the major site work has been completed on a building site, these machines are quite useful for shuffling materials around the site. We expect them to be in high demand from our rental fleet. All of them are equipped with fourwheel drive. Here in our part of the country it is very common to operate in wet muddy conditions. I have seen the AUSA rough-terrain forklift operate in 1-1/2 feet of mud. That’s very impressive.”

In addition to offering all of the AUSA products for sale, they also will be available in Ahearn Equipment’s extensive rental fleet.  CEG

Case,CrewCollabPartnertoBuildCareerMentoringBridge

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, North America. “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 support our customers than to help identify enthusiastic students who will make incredible contributions to the construction industry.”

“A couple of months ago, FrameWork was merely an idea on a sheet of paper,” said Kristina McMillan, Crew Collaborative founder and board member. “When we brought the initial concept to Case leadership and asked about their potential 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.

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.

Crew Collaborative joined Case in its ConExpo-Con/AGG booth to solicit stories of how mentors have changed the lives of those in the construction industry and what paths industry veterans would recommend to best begin a career in the trades. It also gathered names of those interested in potentially serving as mentors to interested high school students.

“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 cuttingedge concept of FrameWork to life will have a true impact on the construction industry here in North America and beyond for years to come.”

For more information, visit crewcollab.org/framework/. 

Ahearn Equipment photo

Josh Ahearn, CEO of Ahearn Equipment, is proud that his company has been named the official AUSA distributor for its two locations in Spencer, Mass., and Hudson, N.H.

Construction Technology Investment Hit $5.38B in 2022

very real, and very visible on job sites today.

The idea that the construction industry is far behind in embracing modern technology in its day-to-day operations has been proven wrong again postCOVID.

That’s the word after observations by IntellectSoft, a digital transformation consultant and engineering firm.

“The reality is, compared to others, engineering and construction stepped out of the pandemic crisis in a better state despite all odds,” said the company. “Many wonder where such a drive came from. Well, the allowance for sustainable growth and new use of technology in construction made it all possible.”

David Mitchell, founder and CEO of construction technology company XYX Reality, agreed.

“Many construction sites today look like something out of a sci-fi movie,” said Mitchell.

Sites are filled with automated robots, extended reality headsets, touchpads and everything with a flashing light, Mitchell said. “Increasingly complex software — and hardware — is changing the construction industry.”

In fact, construction technology investment hit $5.38 billion in 2022, according to investment specialists Cemex Ventures.

Suite of Complements

Mitchell said BIM alone has virtually eliminated the cumbersome process of communicating, from the back office to the job site, the daily operation plan.

“This digitization of the design and build process gives construction crews and engineers the ability to manipulate, simulate and visualize models in real time,” he said.

An expanding suite of complementary technologies that integrate with BIM are bringing digital designs into the physical world. That’s making it easier to build to specs, boosting construction to eliminate rework, said Mitchell, in management consultant Fast Company’s website blog.

Field engineers can compare holograms of 3D design models to real-world structures using Augmented Reality (AR). They can monitor a building in real-time using sensors to compare it against a digital twin and proactively identify errors.

Finally, said Mitchell, “construction is going digital, taking human error out of the picture once and for all — a critical step in eliminating error.”

The accuracy and speed of digital information means it can be shared easily, especially using cloud platform. Digitally enabled hardware can collect data in the field.Thisfeatureestablishesahomeforartificial intelligence (AI) in construction, said Mitchell.

Compute vision (CV) brings AI to life by analyzing images. It also can monitor environments and identify any perceived safety risks on the job site.

AI can “handle project data, managing

resources like budgets, materials and energy to automate processes” that ultimately free up time for other tasks, he said.

Another headache eliminated from the project: rework. A “stubborn stumbling block,” rework is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

“Architects, engineers and construction crews are already adopting cutting-edge technology,” said Mitchell.

Lead general contractors are seeing the returns, reporting as much as nine times

ROI, he said.

“We’ve seenAR reduce rework to as little as one percent on projects, providing cost and environmental savings.”

Mitchell believes it’ll take time to convince an entire industry to “adjust to this futuristic normal,” and confidence is needed.

“But it’s already happening and is accelerating,” he said. “It’s catch on quickly — or be left in the dust.”

The construction industry has embraced new technology, such as BIM, AR and VR, to quickly ramp up workflow and make job sites safer.

BIM aids in construction site safety by eliminating risk and providing a common digital platform for stakeholders to collaborate.

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BRIDGE from page 1

been especially influential for ships traveling from Baltimore to Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Europe.

In 1919, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers took over the operation of the C & D Canal. Regular dredging has continued until today as the canal is maintained at a depth of 35 ft. and a width of 450 ft. The canal is one of the busiest in the nation.

Of course, to make all of this feasible, bridges need to be in place that are tall enough to allow passage for the giant vessels while traffic can continue overhead.

The Corps is starting a deck replacement and steel repair of the Saint George’s Bridge. The bridge rehabilitation will cost $45.8 million and will be handled by contractor J. D. Eckman. The bridge work is expected to take approximately 18 months. The bridge normally carries traffic from Delaware Route 13 over the canal.

Four other bridges arch over the canal and will carry traffic while the bridge is being rehabilitated. All five of the bridges over the canal are owned and operated by the Corps.

Timothy J. Kelly, deputy chief, operations division of the Corps’ Philadelphia District, commented on the annual dredging in the canal which typically costs between $10-$12 million. “We usually remove about 400,000 cubic yards of sediment from the approach channels each year,” he said.

Without the dredging activities, the approach channel would fill up slowly and impede the large ship traffic.

“Nearly 30 percent of the cargo coming

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractor J.D. Eckman Inc. are demolishing and replacing the bridge decking, median barrier and drainage features, as well as repairing other structural features on the 82-year-old bridge.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractor dredge the approach channels of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal by mechanically removing sediment.

Sediment is placed in a barge and ultimately offloaded at an Army Corps-owned disposal site.

see BRIDGE page 88

Experts Consider BIM Critical Component ofAEC Industry

TECHNOLOGY from page 30

Getting On the BIM Bandwagon

Each software component to a BIM system is unique in one way or another, said Jim Stephen, account executive of Microsol Resources.

But all the components have a common goal for their users of managing projects more effectively and efficiently, said Stephen in an article for ohsonline.

Software functionalities include the ability to create accurate 3D project models including all elements and phases of construction.

Data management is another BIM feature, tracking performance metrics, material specs and cost information, said Stephen. The systems allow multiple stakeholders to work together on a project in real time via cloud-based platforms. And the renderings they offer are realistic images of a project, designed for client presentations and reviews.

BIM features can analyze and simulate the design of a project to identify potential problems on the job. These functionalities are capable of estimating the cost of the project and then creating a completion timeline.

“This list is also growing,” said Stephen. “As technology continues to develop and more products hit the market, there will be new ways in which BIM can be used.”

Construction site safety is a key benefit of BIM. It can play a major role in eliminating risk by providing a common digital platform for stakeholders, he said.

The technology improves hazard prevention “perhaps the most beneficial way in which BIM can support safety on construction sites.”

First, it can help with the development of a detailed plan covering all steps of the project and can identify potential risks along the way, said Stephen.

“This makes it easier to identify areas that may be more prone to hazardous activity and proactively address them before construction starts.”

The digital reports and simulations generated are valuable in understanding the risks associated with a particular task.

“This aids in creating safer conditions for works, as well as reducing the time and effort spent on rectifying errors.”

And, said Stephen, BIM’s ability to streamline communication among different teams on a site is key to ensuring safety during construction.

“By creating a single source for project information and a platform for real-time collaboration, BIM can reduce the risk of miscommunication or mistakes.”

The technology also allows stakeholders to coordinate and visualize onsite spatial relationships to reduce hazards associated with the site’s physical layout.

This includes the ability to measure distances between objects, identify blind spots and assess interferences between different areas of the site.

“Such planning can reduce the likelihood of accidents due to inadequate space or incorrect placement,” Stephen said.

A BIM construction site simulation offers workers a virtual walk-through of their workspace, as well as the potential hazards they may come across.

Finally, BIM enables architecture, engineering and construction professionals to standardize and prefabricate components and materials in a controlled environment.

“This contrasts with the traditional way of doing things on

site, which is often unpredictable and chaotic,” said Stephen. “In a digital environment, engineers can accurately assess each element to make sure it is safe and suitable for use in the actual construction process.”

Experts consider BIM a critical component of the modern AEC industry’s innovation and eventual transition into a fourth revolution, said Stephen.

“Its capabilities are a significant upgrade from decades past, when professionals would rely on multiple physical plans and tools throughout the building process.”

Other Technologies Gaining Ground

Beyond BIM and automation, self-repairing materials, drones, virtual reality and sustainability are at play in the “coolest” construction technologies in use today.

Trimble believes that self-healing building materials such as concrete made from fungi “might not be as far-fetched as it sounds.”

In the company’s Viewpoint blog, Charity Heller wrote that technologies are in fact being developed using bacterial or enzymes to create self-healing concrete.

Synthetic building material can strength and grow itself, “meaning stronger and more durable structures, and longer time in between maintenance,” wrote Heller.

With augmented and virtual reality tools, workers are able to accurately test out designs, plan projects and create 3D models of their build specs.

“The virtual environment helps construction professionals undertake complex engineering tasks with stunning visuals, a wider range of materials and collaborative working options,” said Heller. “Augmented and virtual reality tools are starting to replace traditional methods like paper blueprints with interactive visualizations.”

This in turn allows for deeper exploration of the project, leading to better results and a great deal of saved time, she said.

“Therefore, virtual reality tools are becoming essential for architects and construction workers to make sure their work is planned out correctly.”

Heller said what’s new in data automation is the huge volume of construction data being collected.

“More importantly, turning all that data into actionable information that can accessed by the right people,” she said.

Cloud-based construction technology delivers connected, role-based information to different construction teams.

The teams may be in different locations and need different levels of access and types of information. The cloud can facilitate the sharing process.

Sustainability has been top of mind for many construction companies for a while now. Many of the cool technologies Heller discussed have the additional benefit of advancing sustainability, she said.

“But there are many new technologies that make it easier to reduce emissions, waste and use fewer resources and less energy.”

Solar panels, for example, generate power, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Biodegradable materials at play now include cork, bamboo and mycelium. Use of low-carbon cross-laminated timber is set to more than triple by 2030.

And, noted Heller, prefabrication and modular building materials continue to lessen the environmental impact of the construction site.

“It’s an exciting time to be looking ahead at construction technology, even if hover-cars are still a few years away.”

AI is being used to process project data, manage resources including budgets, materials and energy, and automate processes to free up time for other tasks.

Manitou Chooses Siemens Xcelerator to Manage Products

Manitou Group, a world reference in the handling, aerial work platform and earth movingsectors,hasteamedupwithSiemens Digital Industries Software to develop a global solution for managing the lifecycle of its products.

As part of the Group’s digital transformation, the implementation of this tool aims to standardize its design processes. Manitou Group has chosen Teamcenter software for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software and services.

Dedicated in particular to the management of the machine database, the elements linked to the various components and their nomenclature, Teamcenter will be implemented to streamline and simplify product design on all of the Group’s 10 production sites in the United States, India, Italy and France. In addition to this innovative tool, Siemens’NX software for product engineering has been chosen as the CAD (ComputerAided Design) tool.

This sizeable project is fully in line with the Group’s desire to make its digital transformation one of the pillars of its strategic roadmap.

Julien Waechter, vice president R&D at Manitou Group, said, “This major invest-

ment will allow us to modernize our tools, particularly through virtual reality, to enhance our performance and to achieve the same design across several sites without having to rework the data. In practice, we will have unique data for each product for all Group employees.

“The advantage of the Siemens solution is also its ability to connect to our existing

NTEAAnnounces Latest Firms Earning MVP Status

Because standards don’t raise themselves, NTEA’s Member Verification Program (MVP) acknowledges the companies leading the industry to excellence.

Fleet managers, truck dealers and OEMs know truck equipment manufacturers and distributors with MVP status have implemented specific business and quality standards and comply with federal regulations.

New MVP Members

(Since Oct. 1, 2022)

• Aspen Equipment Co. (Ankeny, Iowa)

• Bostick Truck Center (Pontiac, Mich.)

• Kalida Truck Equipment Inc. (Kalida, Ohio)

• Masterack — Wentzville, Mo. (Wentzville, Mo.)

• Monroe Truck Equipment (De Pere, Wis.)

• Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. (Louisville, Ky.)

• Reading Truck (Claremore, Okla.)

• Reading Truck (Clinton, Md.)

• Reading Truck (Reading, Pa.)

Renewals

• AutoPort Inc. (New Castle, Del.)

• Bay Bridge Mfg. Inc. (Bristol, Ind.)

• Demountable Concepts (Glassboro, N.J.)

• Hartford Truck Equipment (South Windsor, Conn.)

• Knapheide Truck Equipment Center Raleigh (Garner, N.C.)

• Maddock Machinery Corp. (Tucson, Ariz.)

• Wil-Ro Inc. (Gallatin, Tenn.)

Current NTEA Distributor and Manufacturer members are encouraged to apply for MVP status at any time. There is no charge — NTEA underwrites the cost of MVPas part of an ongoing effort to enhance the core competencies of its members. Once qualified, companies receive MVP status for a three-year term. To renew, MVP members must again document compliance, ensuring their ongoing commitment to professionalism, industry knowledge and high performance.

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tools, including our ERP. Siemens’ reputation and the expertise of the support teams convinced us that we were making the right decision.”

By implementing this global solution, the Group will be able to optimize the time spent on its product development, while working on a single tool that allows the entire product life cycle to be centralized, the company

said.

Sixteen-hundred users will be impacted by this change. They primarily work in the design and R&D offices, in the methods, technical documentation and after-sales departments, and in the marketing teams, and will be given training within the Group over the next three years.

The first stage of this implementation, up to 2024, concerns definition of the core model and preparation for deployment. The Group’s goal is to implement the solution in the United States by the end of 2024, with roll-out in Europe and India estimated for 2025. To help the project run smoothly, the team from Siemens is working closely with the Manitou Group project team.

“We are delighted that Manitou Group has selected the open and interoperable Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software and services and we are fully committed to supporting Manitou during its journey to achieving its digital transformation goals,” said Jean Marie Saint-Paul, CEO Siemens Digital Industries Software France.

“It’s another great example of how industry pioneers are choosing our solutions to help them build the products of the future and we look forward to helping Manitou Group across the globe.” 

Highway, Bridge, Transportation Funding...

New Infrastructure Investment Law Is Working, Says ARTBA

More than 36,000 transportation improvement projects — including at least one in every congressional district — have moved forward in the past 16 months as implementation of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)continues, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chair Paula Hammond told a congressional panel March 28.

In her testimony, Hammond, a senior vice president with WSP USA, cited examples of how federal transportation investments are yielding benefits for the American traveling public:

• Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge, which collapsed Jan. 28, 2022, was reopened in less than a year as a 460-ft., four-lane span with the help of $25 million in federal funding, including IIJA money.

• In Idaho, a 6.5-mi. stretch of Highway 95 is being expanded with new lanes, wider shoulders and more level grades.

TheARTBAchair acknowledged inflation continues to have impacts on the states’ability to deliver projects.

“Increased material costs and supply chain challenges undoubtedly have had a dilutive impact on the law’s investments,” Hammond said. But she added, “It’s also clear this situation would have been dramatically worse had Congress opted for another flat-funded extension of surface transportation programs. Our analysis shows there has been real market growth over the last year.”

Hammond cautioned committee members about new and well-meaning IIJA requirements related to expansion of Buy America.

“If Buy America provisions are not pursued with stakeholder input and articulated clearly, it could have the opposite outcome and result in unnecessary project delays.”

Concluding her testimony, Hammond observed, “The initial data reveal IIJA’s highway, bridge and public transportation investments are working as intended. Many more benefits for the American people are still to come.”

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

(L-R) are Julien Waechter, VP R&D Manitou Group; Jean-Marie Saint-Paul, CEO Siemens Digital Industries Software France; and Maurizio Achilli, VP Sourcing Manitou Group.

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Volvo Opens Pre-Order Tool for ElectricAsphalt Compactor

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) announced at ConExpoCon/AGG that North American customers can now reserve the new DD25 Electric asphalt compactor online. Deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2024.

The pre-order system for the electric machines allows interested buyers to enjoy the convenience of an e-commerce tool while still getting customer support from their local Volvo CE dealer.

The Volvo DD25 Electric made its debut at the Las Vegas trade show and was a popular product among attendees. Roadbuilders were interested in how the machine could benefit their fleets, as were officials from government departments.

“It’s exciting to finally get to show off this new development in our electrification efforts,” said Justin Zupanc, head of asphalt compaction development. “We’re proud to offer our customers tangible solutions for reducing their carbon footprint, and we’re thrilled to launch our first zero-emission machine for the road segment.”

The addition of the DD25 Electric asphalt compactor brings the Volvo CE electric lineup to six commercially available machines, with a mid-size excavator and mid-size wheel loader in the works.

Looking Under the Hood

The electric driveline of the DD25 Electric asphalt compactor is based on the same proven architecture and components found on the Volvo CE ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheel loader, which have been successful in a variety of different applications and markets over the past few years.

Its zero-emission operation makes the DD25 Electric asphalt compactor ideal for sensitive or urban environments with strict emission regulations and for organizations that are looking to meet their own sustainability goals. Zero tailpipe emissions also mean a cleaner and more enjoyable work environment for operators, site teams and passers-by.

If used alongside other electric powered equipment, the DD25 Electric offers the possibility of a zero-emission job

site, the manufacturer said.

The DD25 Electric asphalt compactor is expected to operate for a full shift on a single charge (depending upon the type of job and intensity of the work cycle) using the same charging solutions as its forerunners, which allows customers to choose the right charger for their operation. The machine comes with an integrated on-board charger that enables charging from zero to 100 percent in as little as three hours, depending on AC power level. With an optional offboard DC fast charger, this can be achieved in just over an hour.

The double-drum DD25 Electric asphalt compactor offers

24 kW of available power, which is 30 percent more than the conventional Volvo DD25B compactor. The result is a more responsive machine in terms of speed and vibrations. It also performs better on grade due to the size of its components and better at high elevations when compared to a diesel machine, which loses power as you increase altitude, the manufacturer said.

Pre-orders opened in North America first and will expand to other regions in the future. Those who would like to reserve a DD25 Electric asphalt compactor may visit volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/products/electricmachines/reservation/. 

The addition of the DD25 Electric asphalt compactor brings the Volvo CE electric lineup to six commercially available machines, with a mid-size excavator and mid-size wheel loader in the works.

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ACPANamesLifetime,DistinguishedServiceAwardWinners

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) announced the winners of several prestigious industry awards, presented alongside the Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards at its annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn.

Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award

The Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award is the most coveted award presented by the ACPA.

First presented in 1968, this award was originally named in honor of Harold W. Hartmann, the association’s secretary-treasurer from 1964 until 1974.

In 1987, Robert E. Hirschman’s name was added in recognition of his term as the association’s chairman (then president) in 1967, as well as his tenure as secretary-treasurer from 1975 to 1987.

In 2007, the name of Edward A. Egan was added for his service as ACPA’s chairman in 1986, as well as secretarytreasurer from 1988 to 2007.

The award recognizes individuals or organizations for unparalleled commitment, dedication, participation and leadership in the concrete pavement community.

The 2022 Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award winner is Stephen Jackson of Cedar Valley Corporation (CVC).

For nearly 50 years, the concrete paving industry has benefited from Jackson’s exceptional career with Jackson Construction Company and CVC. Under his leadership, CVC has been routinely recognized for outstanding quality, innovation, and the consistent construction of smooth concrete pavements.

In a range of leadership positions — including service as ACPA’s 2016 chairman of the board — his contributions went above and beyond the call of duty. Jackson’s passionate leadership ofACPA, Iowa Concrete PavingAssociation committees, and other industry and professional organizations stands as a testament to his dedication to the concrete pavement industry.

Harold Halm Presidential Award

The Harold Halm Presidential Award is named in honor of ACPA’s first president, and this prestigious recognition is awarded at the discretion ofACPA’s president to an individual who has made significant contributions to the concrete pavement industry.

Jim Mack, director of market development at CEMEX, received the Presidential Award this year for his tireless advocacy for the concrete pavement industry and his unparalleled work in the sustainability space. Mack is a past-chairman of ACPA and currently serves on multiple working groups across the industry, including technical cochair overseeing pavement research at MIT.

An active member of the American Concrete Institute, Portland Cement Association and the National Ready Mix Concrete Association, he is well-known in agency circles, particularly with Federal Highway Administration and Federal Aviation Administration.

Mack’s long history of success and ongoing efforts are a testament to his dedication, grit, and determination to advance sustainability in the concrete pavement industry.

Marlin J Knutson Award for Technical Achievement

The Marlin J KnutsonAward for TechnicalAchievement is named in honor of the second chief executive of ACPA and recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing the development and implementa-

tion of technical innovations — as well as best practices — for the design and construction of concrete pavements. This year’s recipient is Tara Cavalline, of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Cavalline has brought about substantial developments in quality control of concrete paving and improved the use of recycled and waste materials. She also has been a key researcher and contributor to the Performance Engineered Mixtures advancement effort to ensure concrete durability and performance life.

Cavalline was a leading contributor to the practitioner’s guide for recycling concrete pavements, which the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center published. In addition to her research efforts, she is an awardwinning educator andhastaughtcoursesonmaterials,quality assurance in construction, sustainability, and environmental engineering. Her research and the practical application thereof have been of tremendous value to the concrete pavement industry, helping bring about quality, durability and sustainability improvements.

Outstanding Promoter Award

The Outstanding Promoter Award is given annually to a person who has made significant contributions through promotion efforts or programs to advance the awareness, specification, and/or placement of concrete pavements. This recognition is reserved for those who have been on the front lines making a difference for our industry.

Angela Folkestad is the executive director of the Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of ACPA and was selected as the 2022 Outstanding Promoter Award winner.

Folkestad is a dedicated advocate for concrete pavement in Colorado and Wyoming and a nationally recognized leader on sustainability issues.

Colorado is typically an early adopter of new pavement techniques and technologies, and her work, first as a pave-

ment engineer with the Colorado/Wyoming Chapter and now as the executive director of the chapter, has been crucial in shaping the trajectory of paving in the state. During the last five years, she has been at the forefront of utilizing concrete overlays, portland limestone cement, in-place recycling, and performance-engineered mixtures.

“Angela has become a leader in the field of sustainability and low-carbon concrete,” one of the nominators stated. “She represents the industry at a very high level and is recognized as an expert in this topic. She willingly attends meetings and travels all over the country in an effort to help the industry establish where we sit nationally on this topic.”

In addition to advancing national conversations, her Colorado/Wyoming Chapter has flourished. Folkestad is an active member of the Chapter/State Executive Committee, including a recent chairmanship, and is always willing to lend her expertise and efforts to fellow Chapter/State Executives.

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She is an invaluable asset to the concrete pavement industry in her local states and on the national stage.

Outgoing Chairman Ed Griffith passes the gavel to incoming Chairman Steve Friess.

Laura O’Neill Kaumo presents Jim Mack with the Harold Halm Presidential Award.

Gordon Smith presents the Hartmann-HirschmanEgan Award to Steve Jackson.

Two New Generation

Milling Machine Designs at ConExpo

BOMAGAmericas featured two of its new generation milling machine designs at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023.

Offering a maximum 42.7-in. milling width, the BM 1200/35-2 features an enhanced swiveling mechanism for selective milling of road and ground surfaces, making it the right choice for county road, urban and roundabout applications.

With its lighter, more compact and highly maneuverable design, the BOMAG BM 2200/65 large planer boasts a modest, 58-in. milling radius — up to 14 percent smaller than other models — to increase efficiency in tight-radius applications like small cul-de-sacs.

Both BOMAG milling machines are designed for comfort and efficiency, featuring vibration-isolated operator stations for comfortable operation from either a seated or standing position. Additional cushioning at platform standing areas helps to ensure fatigue-free operation. Their heightadjustable seats swivel 45 degrees in either direction to improve visibility.

The mills’slim contoured design gives the operator excellent visibility around the machine. Enhanced forward visibility offers operators a view of the cutting edge, milling track and the front danger zone around the conveyor for exceptional milling precision, according to the manufacturer.

Intuitive operation is the hallmark of BOMAG’s latest generation of cold planers. To simplify milling control, BOMAG offers Easy Level that clearly displays grade and slope settings on the large 7-in. display. Mill settings are quickly changed with minimal navigation and limited submenus on the monitor for intuitive, efficient operation.

Variable milling speeds between three application-specific presets on the control panel allow the operator to tailor drum speed to the material to increase milling efficiency. The slim design of the BMS 15 L tool holder increases milling drum efficiency by converting more power into force on the cutting tool.

BOMAG’s exclusive design improves cutter life and increases fuel efficiency by up to 20 percent. BOMAG offers a wide range of milling technologies from standard to fine to power drum designs to meet virtually any application need. The milling chamber’s side access door makes it possible for quick and efficient changing of milling drums.

With all key machine service points easily accessible, routine maintenance is completed quickly and efficiently on BOMAG mills.All filters can be conveniently reached from the operator’s platform through the wide-opening engine hood, as are the fill ports for fuel andAdBlue. Large left- and right-hand service panels provide simple accessibility to the machine’s auxiliary drive and milling gear, while engine service points are easily accessed from both above and below.

Pure Performance in Compact Class

Meeting Tier IV Final/Stage V emissions standards, the powerful 350 hp (260 kW) engine makes the BOMAG BM 1200/35-2 the highest performance planer in its class, the manufacturer said.

It effectively matches power with drum speed for efficient milling at depths reaching 13 in. Featuring a lateral arrangement of the milling roller, the mill excels in milling right up to obstructions like curbs or walls. Reduced material crushing results in milling performance increases of 30 percent.

Maximum operating weight for the BM 1200/35-2 mill is 56,000 lb. Its height-adjustable conveyor belt offers a maximum discharge height of 15.7-ft. and swivels 45 degrees to either side to increase truck-loading flexibility. Both inner and outer conveyor belts can be quickly disassembled for simple servicing.

Its drive system offers infinitely variable working speeds reaching 15.2 fpm and travel speeds from 0-4.7 mph to reduce unproductive downtime while roading the mill.

Leading for Half-Lane

The 60,296-lb. BM 2200/65 half-lane mill’s powerful 630 hp (470 kW) engine perfectly matches power with milling speed for efficient milling to depths reaching 13.8 in. Machine power coupled with the BMS 15 L tool holder system makes this mill a cost-effective planer in the light 6.6-ft. class. Stepless platform side-shift up to 7.8 in. provides excellent visibility to the right cutting edge and side plate, allowing the operator to hold the milling line, according to the manufacturer.

To simplify milling control, BOMAG Easy Cut technology automatically regulates the height of the rear drive, so the rear of the machine follows the front to its set depth, making the operator’s work simpler. Its conveyor offers a 16-ft. discharge height plus larger, 130 degree conveyor slewing angle — 65 degrees to the left/right of center — allowing material to be efficiently discharged into trucks on both sides of the mill. To facilitate transport, the conveyor retracts to a length 23.6 in. shorter than previous designs.

The BM 2200/65 mill on display at ConExpo-Con/AGG was equipped with the BOMAG exclusive ION DUST SHIELD. With this unique system that protects machine workers, fine dust extracted from the milling chamber passes through the ION DUST SHIELD box before being blown onto the conveyor belt. Electrodes positively charge the fine dust, which encourages dust particles to bond together, forming non-hazardous course dust particles that are removed by the conveyor belt.

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Cemen Tech Celebrates Its 5,000th Production Milestone

Cemen Tech announced the production and delivery of its 5,000th volumetric concrete mixer this past January from the company’s manufacturing facility in Indianola, Iowa.

The Cemen Tech C Series was ordered by Bauman Landscape and Construction basedoutofSanFrancisco,Calif.,andisthe latest to join a fleet of Cemen Tech mixers working across the world.

“This milestone is a true testament to the growing use of volumetric concrete mixers and how much value they add to a construction business,” said President and CEO Connor Deering.

“For decades, Cemen Tech has held a reputation for building the industry’s most accurate, durable, long-lasting volumetric concrete mixers and forming enduring relationships with customers. We carry this mission forward with the pride and dedication of our employees in designing and building equipment that exceeds customer expectations through cutting-edge technology, customizable products, and superior support.”

Cemen Tech is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of volumetric concrete technology. Its C Series, a bestselling fully automated volumetric concrete mixer, allows jobs to be batched, measured, mixed, poured, recorded and analyzed all in one unit.

Each C Series mixer is equipped with an electronic touch interface, AUTO-STOW and AUTO-WASHOUT for a fully automated concrete production solution. This means electronic mix designs will be accurate for exact mixtures on every pour.

TheCSeriesalsoisACCU-POURready, a Cemen Tech proprietary technology that allows an operator in the field to track when a unit was in operation, how much concrete was poured, the mix design used for each job and many additional features.The information displays on a digital readout and shows the exact amount of aggregate, sand, water and cement used for the specific pour. Contractors can expand the profitability of their business with this technology.

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The CP100II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100 horsepower engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading Carlson EZCSS single slide screed, it’s easy to see why the CP100II is the ideal choice for heavy-duty commercial paving.

The Carlson CP100 II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100hp engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading EZCSS single slide screed, it’s time to see why the CP100 II has fast become the contractor’s choice for heavy-duty commercial paver platforms.

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Tech Innovators Earthwave, M.U.C.JoinNetZeroInitiative

Serving the Asphalt Industry for 30 Years

Two associate members of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) havejoinedtheorganization’snetzeroinitiative, The Road Forward. Midwestern technology companies Earthwave Technologies Inc. and M.U.C. Holdings LLC are the newest sponsors propelling the mission to achieve net zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Earthwave joined NAPA in 2014. Since that time, Earthwave has worked with paving contractors across the country, revolutionizing materials management for asphalt contractors with customizable solutions that provide better visibility to manage cycle times, reduce trucking costs and increase production rates.

Its Fleetwatcher suite includes Eticketing, materials management software with a mobile app, FMCSA-compliant E-logs and construction management solutions to improve efficiency. These components provide real-time tracking and status information not just to save costs, but also to decrease a contractor’s environmental footprint.

“We at Earthwave are excited to support NAPAand our fellow members in this initiative,” said Earthwave CEO Larry Baker. “The asphalt pavement industry has a long historyofworkingtogethertosolvecomplex issues and this is no different. Teamwork makes the dream work.”

MUC, a remote company headquartered in Cincinnati with employees nationwide, recently joined NAPA. MUC environmental analyst Josie Chiarello is a member of NAPA’s Environmental Committee.

MUC’s proprietary software provides clients in the asphalt industry easy access to near real-time metrics related to energy efficiency and cost. At the core of MUC’s services is its SaaS division, responsible for the collection, aggregation, and processing of all utility and recurring invoices, hence providing a seamlessA/P solution and data storage for its clients. GeoMah, MUC’s division responsible for data mining and reporting, uses the software and its outcome as the catalyst that empowers MUC’s clients to

improve energy efficiency and economize energy use, which in turn will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to improving air quality and a healthy environment. The platform enables MUC to also assist clients in developing environmental product declarations (EPDs) using NAPA’s Emerald Eco-Label software.

“MUC is a team full of driven and hardworking leaders who emulate the commitment and the hard work that we observe in our construction clients. We are inspired by NAPA’s commitment to pave the way to a

more sustainable future in the asphalt industry,” said MUC CEO and Founder Georges Mahama. “In turn, we hope that we are meeting our asphalt clients’ expectations by providing valuable data.”

In supporting The Road Forward, the two companies are providing industry leadership on climate action. Their support will help fund ongoing research and education to aid the entire U.S. asphalt industry in producing net zero carbon emission asphalt production and construction by 2050.

“It’s meaningful that technology innovators Earthwave and MUC Holdings have joined The Road Forward,” said NAPA President and CEO Audrey Copeland, “because innovation has always been at the heart of the asphalt pavement industry and will be a driving force for reducing carbon emissions.

“Their support propels our collective visionforsustainablecommunitiesandcommerce connected by net zero carbon asphalt pavements,” added Copeland.

For more information about The Road Forward, including details on the industry goals and a full list of sponsoring companies, visit AsphaltPavement.org/Forward. 

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Brian Bieller as New President

BOMAG Americas announced that Brian Bieller was selected as the new president of North American operations effective March 10, 2023. In this position, Bieller will report to Ralf Junker, president BOMAG Group in Boppard Germany.

Bieller’s experience in road construction equipment started in high school while working for a dealer. Twenty-eight years later, he remains in the industry with his most recent post as president and CEO at LeeBoy Inc.At LeeBoy, Bieller was responsible for managing all functions of the organization including manufacturing operations.

Prior to his tenure with LeeBoy, Bieller served as president and regional general manager, North America, of Dynapac, also a FAYAT Company.

With his experience leading successful teams and his direct knowledge of BOMAG products and market, Bieller is well-positioned to make a positive impact on both BOMAG Americas position in the market

and internal team culture, the company said.

“We are happy to have Brian rejoin the FAYAT Group in this new role, and we wish him success as he leads BOMAG Americas into the next season of growth and profitability,” said Junker.

For more information, visit www.bomag.com/us-en/. 

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Ignite Offers Customers Opportunity to Find Right Fit

Let’s get this fire started! A new concept attachment company — Ignite Attachments — launched its web-based business in November 2022 from Moorhead, Minn. Ignite is looking to shake up an established attachments industry and stand out from the rest.

“We looked at the experience people have with their attachments and implements with the goal of improving it — from researching and buying to maintenance and service,” said Trisha Pearson, business director of Ignite Attachments. “We want to make it easy for them to find the right fit, at an accessible price and deliver it directly to their shop when they need it.”

Ignite offers a direct-to-consumer online experience with several key features, including Fit Finder, which allows a customer to match their specific machine to the attachment being ordered. This enables a sure fit and allows the customer to make sure the attachment is compatible before they buy.

Ignite’s “$100-or-Less” delivery to your door shipping fee takes the guesswork out of the final cost, especially when shipping heavy pieces of equipment like attachments. Most items ship the same day from the company’s warehouses in Reno, Nev., and Atlanta, Ga.

Ignite ships to all 50 states, although some adjustments are necessary to ship to Hawaii and Alaska. The company has plans to partner with additional distribution centers within the United States to reduce delivery times in the future.

Currently, the company offers more than 60 products on its web site and has an aggressive roadmap for product launches in the next few years, according to Pearson. Ignite has extensive attachment and implement offerings for skid steers, track machines, compact tractors, mini-loaders and excavator attachments.

The 10,000-sq.-ft. facility in Moorhead can grow with the company to accommodate up to 60 people. It is where new concepts are developed.

“It is a place to ideate, test and validate product performance,” said Pearson. “With opportunity to research, develop and test on-site, we can quickly meet market needs.”

For more information, visit igniteattachments.com.  CEG

Ignite has two warehouse distribution facilities and is planning on expanding and adding more across the United States to increase the speed of delivery.

Darin Gronwold, product specialist II of Ignite Attachments.

Matt Foley, lead engineer of Ignite Attachments, with the company’s newest attachment — the 74-in. rake grapple.

The testing and design area at Ignite Attachments.

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When Disaster Strikes: Essentials for Cleanup, Prevention

Natural disasters can leave a trail of destruction and debris in their wake that litters the landscape and creates significant issues for landowners. When clearing vegetation and trees left behind by storms, floods and forest fires, the right equipment is essential for helping return the land to its natural state.

“If you’re in the disaster recovery business or handle storm and fire cleanup, you need equipment that can cut, shred, mulch and process downed trees, broken branches and burnt brush,” said Matt Nelson, director of development for Diamond Mowers, a manufacturer of industrial mowing, mulching and brush cutting equipment for the municipal, skid-steer and excavator markets.

Following are some must-have tools Nelson recommends for landowners, farmers, ranchers and contractors tackling disaster cleanup, fire prevention and recovery.

Mulchers

After severe weather or fire, the land can be layered with hazardous trees and brush. Removing these hazards calls for the powerful processing and rotation speed of a disc or drum mulcher designed for large mulch and brush management applications.

Engineered to act like a flywheel, the distinctive disc mulcher design combines stored energy with hydraulic power to enable operators to cut and mulch trees and brush in their path effectively and efficiently.

Conversely, drum mulchers get their name from their cylindrical, drum-like shape. These heavy-duty land clearing mulchers shred small trees and brush with a forward spinning motion — a quality that makes them great for quick brush and undergrowth removal.

“By mulching downed vegetation and debris, you can return the materials and nutrients back to the ground, preparing the land for replanting and new growth,” said Nelson.

Diamond Mowers offers the Disc Mulcher Pro X, which is compatible with standard- and high-flow hydraulic skidsteersandisavailablein48and60in.cutting widths to slice through trees and brush up to 14 in. in diameter and shred material up to 6 in. in diameter.

For heavy-duty land reclamation projects, the Excavator Disc Mulcher Pro X is available in 36 or 48 in. cutting widths and can process material up to 12 in. in diameter.

Additionally, Diamond’s drum mulchers in Open and Depth Control styles are compatible with standard- and high-flow skidsteers and excavators. These attachments can continuously mulch material up to 9 in. in diameter and are available in 60 and 72 in. sizes.

For midi-excavator users, the Excavator Drum Mulcher DC Pro X tackles mulching or brush clearing with power and precision and effectively cuts back and processes unwanted vegetation, making it ideal for land clearing and vegetation management.

“Unlike other land-clearing techniques, mulching doesn’t cause disturbance to the soil, which is vital for reducing erosion and aiding in water conservation by preventing moisture loss,” said Nelson. “Employing a disc or drum mulcher can improve soil fertility and deliver essential nutrients that will serve future vegetation.”

Stump Grinder

Another must-have piece of equipment for anyone involved in disaster cleanup and prevention is a stump grinder. Essential for removing stumps after trees have been broken, burnt, or carried away by fierce winds, fire or flooding, this tool uses a rotating cutting disc that mulches stumps into small pieces.

Diamond offers two wheel-based options for use with skid-steer carriers:

• Miller Stump Grinder — This attachment allows the operator to cut stumps up to 36 in. in diameter without ever moving the carrier. The 26 in., 6-way grinding wheel features swing, lift and telescoping functions that allow users to process a stump while the loader is parked in one position, reducing the risk of soil or turf damage, and making it an ideal solution for arborists or where aesthetics are a significant consideration. This option also features a chain guard that helps protect the grinder and operator from flying debris, along with a convenient push blade that effortlessly fills in holes created while

clearing stumps below ground level.

• Reflex Stump Grinder —An excellent choice for rural grinding applications, tree farms and land clearing operations, the Reflex Stump Grinder uses the skid-steer’s lift arm to position its heavy-duty wheel in the stump before driving it through the wood with the machine’s wheels or tracks. This easy-to-operate grinder is equipped with a cushioning device that protects the wheel fromtoomuchpressure,alleviatingoverload by flexing and keeping the wheel out of harm’s way. Grinding wheels are available in 24 or 26 in. cutting widths and are paired

with an appropriately sized motor to match the machine’s hydraulic flow.

“Removing stumps after storm or fire damage is essential for aesthetics, safety and sustainability,” said Nelson. “Stump removal minimizes maintenance obstacles and prevents insects or wild animals from settling in and causing further damage.”

Supplemental Equipment Options

In addition to the previously mentioned tools, most reclamation jobs also will require one or more of the following depending on the nature, size and scope of the disaster event:

• Backhoe: good for light-duty shoveling and material handling in storm-damaged areas cluttered with debris.

• Brush Cutter: tackles land and vegetation management challenges from cutting through tall, thick grass to clearing largescale brush and small trees.

• Bulldozer: can push large quantities of scattered debris into piles for disposal. Plus, its tracks provide enhanced stability and traction on treacherous terrain.

• Front Loader/Wheel Loader: acts like a mobile shovel that can lift, transport and load debris onto vehicles for removal.

“Whether you’re cleaning up after a hurricane, flood, or fire, it’s important to have the correct tools at your disposal,” said Nelson. “Clearing the land of harmful debris quickly and efficiently reduces hazard potential, gets the landowner back to work, and keeps the area looking beautiful.”

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

For heavy-duty land reclamation projects, the Excavator Disc Mulcher Pro X is available in 36 or 48 in. cutting widths and can process material up to 12 in. in diameter.

The miller stump grinder attachment allows the operator to cut stumps up to 36 in. in diameter without ever moving the carrier.

The LOWE® trenching attachments have proven to be one of the most useful tools in the attachment market. Primarily used on skid steer loaders, trenching attachments also excel on compact track loaders and a wide range of mini-loaders.

With a large selection of boom lengths and digging chains available, the LOWE® trenching attachment can make your machinery investment more useful.

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Berlon’s Heavy Duty Extended Lip bucket provides greater cutting edge visibility while standard heavy duty package makes it ideal for machines 75HP and greater.

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SEPPI M. Introduces New Mulching Solutions at ConExpo

SEPPI M. exhibited its latest mulching equipment at ConExpoCon/AGG The company introduced the new MAX 50 le remote control tracked carrier, MICROFORST cl forestry mulcher, and MINISOIL cl stone crusher and forestry mulcher for compact loaders.

“With radio control technology and high powered mulching capabilities built into compact attachments, we’re making it easier than ever for agricultural and construction operations, municipalities, utility companies and other businesses to remove rocks and vegetation from difficult areas,” said Lorenz Seppi, president of the company. “We hope they will cut down on hand labor and reduce the risks associated with putting operators in dangerous situations.”

The three types of mulching equipment that SEPPI M. introduced at the show included the MAX 50 le, a mulcher than can be operated by remote control, the MICROFORST cl compact mulcher for skid steers or compact track loaders, and the powerful MINISOIL cl that crushes stones and mulches wood.

The MAX 50 le can be operated from a

safe distance by using a remote control that displays key machine data like fuel, RPM and speed. This machine uses mulchers designed for remote vehicles and is an ideal solution for mulching on steep slopes or clearing land in hard to reach areas. The MAX 50 le is powered by a 49 hp engine, and its trackwidth can be extended to 71 in.,

allowing it to handle slopes up to 55 in.

SEPPI M. expects this machine will replace operator driven equipment in potentially hazardous conditions like roadside vegetation management and steep slopes where there is an increased possibility of rollovers.

The MICROFORST cl is a highly com-

ESCO Ultralok Tooth System forAggregate, Construction Features Integrated Lock

When it comes to ground engaging tools (G.E.T.), ESCO is one of the most trusted names to deliver reliable performance.

For the construction and aggregate markets, ESCO’s Ultralok tooth system is a top choice to improve machine productivity, extend service life and improve site safety with less maintenance, according to the manufacturer.

The system features a unique integrated lock that simplifies point replacement with an off-the-shelf pry tool — replacing points has never been so easy. The Ultralok system has better penetration and provides faster loading than conventional tooth systems. Enhanced profiles with more usable wear metal can deliver up to 55 percent longer wear life than other teeth.

The increased system life and faster point replacement increases machine availability, improves production levels and lowers maintenance requirements. The result is a better operating cost position with increased profits, greater success obtaining profitable job bids, and more uptime to help complete jobs on time, according to the manufacturer.

Afull range of adapters are available with the Ultralok

pact mulcher that can attach to any compact track loader or skid steer loader that delivers between 13 gpm and 27 gpm of hydraulic flow. It’s ideal for working in more confined urban or residential areas and can mulch grass, brush and wood up to 5 in. in diameter using durable tungsten carbide tipped hammers. Plus, it’s designed to withstand harsh environments with components made from AR400 wear resistant steel.

The MINISOILcl takes the power of a PTO stone crusher and mulcher and brings it down to size for skid steers, compact track loaders and hydraulic tractors that deliver at least 28 gpm to 66 gpm of hydraulic flow. It’s designed to crush stones up to 6 in. in diameter and mulch wood up to 8 in. in diameter for land clearing, vegetation management and more.

Compatible with most skid steers, compact track loaders and hydraulic tractors, it features a low profile design, crushes and mulches tough vegetation and rocks using three rows of stone crushing bars and tungsten carbide tipped hammers.

For more information, visit seppi.com. 

SEPPI’s MICROFORST cl forestry mulcher was on display at ConExpo.

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Revenue-Generating Ideas for Land Clearing Contractors

Spring has sprung! With days getting longer and temperatures on the rise, it’s time for land clearing professionals to break out their equipment and prepare for a productive — and profitable — season.

Make the most of your time and tools with these four revenue-generating ideas:

Spring Cleaning

Among the biggest opportunities for land clearing pros during spring is cleaning up the mess that winter leaves behind. In northern regions, brush and debris become trapped beneath layers of snow. Across the country, farmers need fields cleared of trees and other materials in preparation for the upcoming growing season.

“After the snow is gone and before ground foliage comes in is the best opportunity to see exactly what is on the ground,” noted Matt Nelson, director of development at Diamond Mowers. “This clear line of sight helps operators avoid hitting rocks and other obstructions while mulching and clearing.”

Employ a brush cutter to slice through grass, brush, branches and trees to keep land neat and manicured and prevent weeds from sprouting. To clear large expanses of land, opt for the speed and productivity of a disc mulcher. Its distinctive disc design stores energy and combines it with hydraulic power to enable operators to slice and process trees and brush in their path.

For those working with midi-excavators, Diamond Mowers’ new excavator drum mulcher is a great choice for tackling post-winter clean-up. Its torque powers through material up to 8 in. in diameter.

For heavy-duty land reclamation and forestry management, the excavator disc mulcher pro X is available in 36 in. or 48 in. cutting widths and can process material up to 12 in. in diameter.

Removing Invasive Species

Early spring is an effective time to remove many species of invasives. Clearing them out before they go to seed is critical as these tenacious intruders pose serious risks by altering and degrading the environment, overtaking resources native grasses need to live, and ruining valuable grazing and production land.

Following are some of the most common invasive species by region:

• Midwest — Easter Redcedar

• Northeast — Multiflora Rose

“For those seeking a versatile attachment, DiamondMowersrecentlyintroducedtheDrum Mulcher OD Pro X, which boasts an optimized infeed system that produces a smaller end product than conventional open drum models,”saidNelson.“Thisheavy-dutymulcher provides power and flexibility for harsh mulchingneedsandisagreatchoiceforwhen significant ground contact is expected.”

Maintaining Fence Lines

Spring is the ideal time to maintain fence lines and cut back overgrowth in preparation

for jobs involving considerable mulch and brush management. Depth control and open drum mulching attachments are great for agricultural applications and roadside maintenance. Their discharge geometry is specifically designed to send material down toward the ground, limiting the amount of thrown material and making them ideal for preparing fence lines along busy roads or near buildings.

Storm/Disaster Clean-Up

April showers may bring May flowers, but spring also heralds the beginning of storm season. If you live in an area prone to tornadoes, hurricanes or forest fires, be prepared for disaster cleanup jobs with equipment that can cut, shred, mulch and process downed trees, broken branches and burnt brush.

“Whether you’re cleaning up after a hurricane, flood or fire, it’s important to have the correct tools at your disposal,” explained Nelson. “Clearing the land of harmful debris quickly reduces hazard potential, gets landowners back to work, and keeps areas looking beautiful.”

• Northern Plains — Eastern Redcedar

• South Central — Mesquite

• West — Juniper

Managing and even eradicating invasive species is an attainable goal, especially if new introductions are detected early. Start by trimming back branches and tall brush. Next, utilize a disc or drum mulcher to grind tree trunks into chips for easy removal or natural decomposition. Then, finish the job with a stump grinder to completely eliminate invasive species at the source.

for spring planting and grazing.

“Grasses and trees that touch the wires of electrical fencing can cause it to ground out andlosepower,”saidNelson.“Keepingvegetation cut back and away from wires will help to keep critters out and livestock in.”

Diamond Mowers offers several attachments to help get the job done. The Brush Cutter Pro, for instance, features a lower push bar that reaches under most bottom wires for quick maintenance.

A drum mulcher may be the best option

After severe weather, the land can be littered with hazardous trees and brush. Specifically designed to mulch these materials, the TR Boom Drum Mulcher DC can fulfill all reaching, cutting, and processing needs without leaving branches and other material strewn on the ground, so there’s no need for a clean-up crew to achieve a wellgroomed result. It can work through material faster and requires less maintenance and fewer consumable costs than attachments that also cut grass. It also is a great choice for working near roads or in populated areas due to a bolt-on door on its backside that holds chips and controls thrown debris.

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

The Brush Cutter Pro features a lower push bar that reaches under most bottom wires for quick maintenance.

Diamond Mowers’ excavator drum mulcher powers through material up to 8 in. in diameter.

Specifically designed to mulch trees and brush, the TR Boom Drum Mulcher DC can fulfill all reaching, cutting, and processing needs without leaving branches and other material strewn on the ground.

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NationalAttachments, RHD&W Team to Support Medek

Although Medek is aggressive in business, he is careful in managing costs. He has a mechanic and welder on staff. The welder puts a “hard face” on the stump harvester and grinder to protect the equipment in its rough and ready environment — the bead on the face of the tool absorbs as much of the punishment as possible.

“The bead wears down first and keeps the equipment in action longer,” said Medek. “When the welded material wears down, my guy just puts another bead on, and we keep going.”

Medek loves the versatility of the Nye products.

“We can switch from shearing stumps using the stump harvester attachment to a grapple rake attachment in order to load the grinder or grub the land with the removal of one small cylinder pin in only about 10-15 minutes. It saves us the expense of bringing separate excavators for each task. When I am going to Florida or elsewhere for disaster work, that can be a big cost savings.”

He also has been impressed by the teamwork of working with NationalAttachments and Nye Manufacturing. On one occasion he needed a custom grapple rake that would enable his team to get more trees and roots cleared faster. Not only was Nye able to fulfill Medek’s request, but the company came back to him to get his input for future enhancements on its equipment.

In today’s construction job market, owners bemoan the fact that it is so difficult to find good employees. Medek agrees.

“That’s why I buy quality equipment,” he said. “I am trying to get the job done efficiently with as few employees as possible.”

Medek’s extensive fleet includes seven selfloading grapple trucks with customized beds and trailers. While a traditional dump truck will hold about 20 cu. yds. of material, his custom

trucks can hold five times as much. They also can be parked closer to the edge of the street. This allows his grapple equipment to transfer high volumes of brush and trees quickly and easily into the bed for haul off, he said.

Medek’s business receives high marks for “green” practices.

“I try to recycle as much stuff as I can,” he said. As often as possible his team cuts off the tops of trees designated for removal and sends them through the chipper. These cuttings become chips that companies can use in their power plant generation. Some trees are cut up as logs and sent to mills for further shaping. Other grindings can be used as mulch.

“I’m thinking about starting my own mulch company,” he said. “We try to maximize the profit out of each job.”

Medek has worked with Wyatt Holzbach (RHD&W LLC Equipment Sales & Rentals) for more than 10 years in getting the right equipment for jobs, including the Nye products.As an independent dealer, Holzbach can procure products for his customers from virtually any dealer and he offers machines with Nye products readily available for sale or for rent. And he knows about Medek’s preferences for Nye products.

“All my customers who have Nye products love them,” said Holzbach. “Adam’s company has had unusual growth. He was even successful during COVID when many companies faced downturns.”

Holzbach likes the fact that Medek knows the value of quality and dependability.

“The stump harvester shears and grapple rakes attachments from National Attachments have had a big part in his success.”

NationalAttachments is the exclusive distributor of NYE products inAmerica and Offshore. For more information, visit nationalattachments.com.  CEG

(Photos courtesy of Medek Corp.)

MEDEK from page 8

Using sophisticated equipment like the stump shear and grapple rake, Medek can clear the land, stack logs and pile stumps for final processing.

Grapple rakes are used to tear into trees, grub the land and feed the grinder for future development.

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Construction Industry Embraces Technology, Innovation

TECHNOLOGY from page 16

are trying to help the industry with developing new technologies. Construction is laggard in terms of adopting new technology.”

According to Barrett, there are many reasons for construction companies of all sizes to adopt technology into every project. In addition to the numerous benefits to the construction process, technology increases the probability of success, and success fosters a better culture.

“There is work associated with innovation,” he said. “It’s not easy. There are ways to increase the probability of success by creating a better culture and using innovation to create opportunities.”

He said that Turner’s Innovation team’s work supports other divisions within the company.

“Our work is very missional; we try to think about innovation as helping people: we want to reduce waste and inefficiency so they can unlock their greater potential and apply their talents to add value,” he said.

Skanska USA and Turner Construction Company are two of the largest construction firms in the United States. They manage thousands of projects each year totaling in the billions of dollars.

What about the small to mid-size firms, whose work is local or regional in scope? What technologies can they begin using now that will reap the rewards of efficiency and cost-savings for them and their clients?

Barrett encourages smaller firms to invest in technology.

“It’s incumbent upon the smaller and medium sized companies to be constantly looking at new ways of doing things to support their people, improve their company, grow their business and improve their bottom line,” he said.

He goes on to add that technology levels the playing field for small to medium to large companies. There are inexpensive yet effective tools available now that are easy to learn, such as Microsoft’s AI Builder software.

“Those tools can be a catalyst to magnify the impact of a smaller firm and what they are capable of, and they can start competing on a performance level with the larger contractors,” he said. “You don’t need a large IT budget; you can use the tools that are becoming readily available. There is a huge opportunity for small to medium firms to deliver a level of capability and performance that is outsized to the size of their firm. I don’t think people are quite aware of them. I encourage smaller companies to find some people in their organization and let them loose; encourage staff to investigate these new solutions.”

is The Milnes

Engineering, Construction and Survey, headquartered in Tunkhannock, Pa., in the heart of northeastern Pennsylvania. They’ve embraced a variety of technologies including drones, project management software and robotic surveying equipment.

“Drones are a great tool to communicate with a client, to provide progress photos monthly or quarterly,” said Earl Thomas, president and chief operating officer who oversees the construction division. “Our guys and the clients love it.”

Milnes’ chief surveyor, Lindy LaRue, understands the efficiency drones bring to the surveying side of the business, saving the clients not only time and money, but allowing them to make decisions on important details well before construction begins.

“With our initial mapping, we can take the drone and fly a 40-acre site in 20 minutes and have a survey grade photo that you can see down to one pixel per inch or less,” said LaRue.

“Every half an inch on the ground is one pixel on the screen. We then export that data into billions of points and create an object file out of that.”

One of Milnes’ clients wanted to build a large warehouse

that would be seen from a high traffic road. LaRue’s team was able to take the data gathered from the drone, export it into a 3D software program and digitally turn the building at different angles to show the client the best way to position the building for people to see the business’sign. This saved Milnes a great deal of time in the construction planning and their client a great deal of money, knowing with confidence how the building and signage would be positioned long before the first hole was dug.

Milnes’ teams work together on projects due to the investments the company has made in various technologies. Robotic surveying equipment, for example, benefits their entire team, not only the survey division.

“Things we use that are newer to us would be robotic survey equipment to lay out building foundations,” Thomas said. “Our construction team can take one point or two points and lay out the whole building with this robot. It’s more advanced, goes quicker and is more efficient than how we used to do it.”

Milnes’ construction superintendents all have iPads out in the field. While they still have print blueprints in the office, the project management software loaded on their iPads gives them easy access in the field to every document for a specific project.

“It’s very helpful when there are changes to the project on the fly,” he said. “Right from the iPad they can send a quick e-mail to me and ask a question about a particular detail. They can highlight an area and send it in an e-mail. We can get that to the engineer or architect, and the super can quickly get their answer.”

“From an engineering perspective, we are always looking for ways to streamline a project to get it under construction faster and more economically,” said Michael

Goodwin, vice president of Engineering. “We utilize OpenSite Designer land development software that is extremely helpful to develop concept plans in live interaction with project owners, contractors and other team members. It allows us to readily develop multiple design alternatives and can even provide high level cost estimating. We have used this tool with great success in recent years as we begin to shape a project from the client’s mind to paper and ultimately to the build. Tools like this have really helped cut down the effort to develop civil design plans, and ultimately help to minimize the site development costs.”

Technology has changed the construction process from the earliest phases of planning through to a project’s completion. Gone are the days of thick binders filled with paperwork that are handed over to the client at the end of a project, only to sit on a shelf and collect dust. The more sophisticated firms deliver those closeout packages digitally now.

“We began to ask what value can we bring a client at the end of a project that is atypical from a standard closeout package,” said O’Connell. “They’ve become more digital of course, but to take it one step further we’ve developed a closeout dashboard to help clients access all their project’s data even faster. This enables them to make quick decisions and to implement preventative maintenance plans and tools to avoid potential catastrophes.”

Closeout dashboards are an interactive PDF interface where Skanska USA’s team links all the project’s closeout information, including contact lists for vendors, warranty information and OEM information, into a digital user interface where all the information is stored and easy to access.

The amount of technology available can be overwhelming. Data collection apps, drones, robots, virtual reality devices and artificial intelligence software all combine to contribute to the efficiency and safety of a job site.

A technology that is right for one construction firm may not be needed by another. How do you know where to start?

Construction trade shows and conferences are a great place to learn more about available technologies and speak with manufacturer representatives and current customers.

Requesting a demonstration by a construction software company or drone manufacturer is another way to see exactly how a particular technology can benefit your operation.  CEG

One mid-size design build firm utilizing different technologies

Turner Construction photo Turner is engaged with Dusty Robotics, a construction tech start-up behind the development of the FieldPrinter — a robotic solution that automates layout.

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into the Port of Baltimore travels through the canal,” said Kelly. “Most of this cargo is cars, tractors and vehicles that can roll on and roll off. The cargo is transported on specialized ships that are used for vehicles. Fuel and bulk materials are brought through the canal using tugs and barges.

Kelly added that theArmy Corps regularly surveys the federal channel of the Canal and Delaware River and shares that information with pilots and mariners to help them safely navigate.

The most recent dredging was done by Corman Kokosing Construction Co., of Annapolis Junction, Md. The company used a mechanical bucket to remove sediment from the channel and placed it in a barge. The barge is then pushed by a tugboat back toward the shoreline and sediment is offloaded at a Corps-owned dredged material disposal site.

Bridge Work

With annual dredging activities wrapped up, the Corps has turned its attention on the Saint George’s Bridge, a steel-tied arch bridge that is 135 ft. above the waters of the canal. The bridge was built in 1942.

Work has begun in earnest with the first

objectives being to remove the existing concrete roadway. Work will ultimately replace the entire deck, railings, drainage features and include some steel repair.

Project planners are taking special precautions to make sure the construction activities do not result in material falling into the canal more than 100 ft. below. The containment also will catch dust from sand blasting and other work. With work on any bridge, fall protection safety guidelines are in place.

Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) requires bridge decks to have nylon fibers in the mix to increase durability of the concrete. It also will have a shrinkage compensating admixture, which will prevent normal temperature and shrinkage cracks that develop. These additional elements should prolong the life of the structure.

Bridge drainage features also are being updated.

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Caterpillar Introduces New Lithium-Ion BatteryCompactEnergyStorageSystem

CaterpillarInc.announcedtheintroduction of Cat Compact ESS, a new mobile battery energy storage system that supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable deployment of renewable energy sources.

Additionally, customers using efficiency gains to minimize fuel usage can reduce fuel costs, associated maintenance requirements and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when compared to continuous generator set usage.

Designed for rapid plug-and-play installation and integration, the Cat Compact ESS module can be used withanycombinationofdiesel,natural gas or renewable energy sources such as solar or wind. It stores surplus power from these energy sources and then discharges from its reserve as needed. It is equipped with an energy control module (ECM), an onboard management system that continuously monitors load levels and automatically switches between generator set power and stored energy as necessary, only using the generator set for recharging or accommodating higher loads.

Cat Compact ESS modules are designed for applications requiring long periods of low loads, such as night-timeloads,around-the-clocklow loads, and time periods when a silent supply of energy is required. When used in these applications, the Cat Compact ESS modules can increase power efficiency, resulting in decreased fuel usage, associated GHG emissions and maintenance costs over time.

Based on expected power needs, the Cat Compact ESS modules are ideal for equipment charging stations, offices, auxiliary buildings and security systems at construction, mining, oilfield, and pipeline worksites; remote agriculture operations such as irrigation; outdoor concerts, golf tournaments and other special events; and emergency response and other temporary power applications.

The Cat Compact ESS also enables remote monitoring and control of all connected systems, including generator sets, solar PV, inverters, grid, batteries, meters and sensors.

Caterpillar offers two models of the Cat Compact ESS module, with configurations available for 50 Hz or 60 Hz applications. The Cat XES60 provides up to 56.8 kWh of capacity,

while the Cat XES120 delivers up to 127.9 kWh of capacity. They are available now from Cat dealers in North America, Europe and Australia, with other territories to follow throughout the year.

“Our customers are asking for additional options along with traditional power solutions to help them reduce emissions and noise,” said Jason Kaiser, senior vice president of Caterpillar Electric Power division.

“We’re excited to deliver this innovative power solution that is engineered for reliability, durability and value as part of our extensive and growing technology portfolio.”

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Enabling full recharging in as little as four hours, Cat Compact ESS modules feature advanced lithium-ion batteries to provide thermal stability, high discharge/recharge efficiency, and highcyclelife.Theycanbeconfigured withportablesolarPVarraysandother sourcesofrenewableenergytosupport customers’requirements and goals.

They offer simple, straightforward connections to generator sets and other energy sources, enabling quick and smooth worksite deployment, according to the manufacturer.

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Cat Compact ESS modules are packaged in weather- and debris-resistant enclosures for deployment in rugged working conditions, and they can easily be mounted on tow trailers to simplify transport and repositioning around the job site.

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Xtreme Manufacturing, Snorkel Launch New Machines

Xtreme Manufacturing and Snorkel debuted seven new Snorkel machines at this year’s ConExpo.

In the Electric-Drive Scissor Lift category, the company rolled out the S3013 Mini, the S3219 Plus and the S3220 Mini.

The S3013 Mini features a maximum working height of 19 ft., the S3219 Plus has a working height of 25 ft. and the S3220 Mini offers a working height of 26 ft.

All three models also come with an extendable platform as standard equipment and can fit through a standard doorway, making them ideal for indoor and outdoor applications.

In the category of Electric-Drive Mast Lifts, the TM20E joins Snorkel’s line of versatile and zeroemission mast lifts that feature a zero-degree inside turning radius and are compact enough for a wide range of applications.

Two new rough-terrain articulating boom lifts made their first appearance at the event — the 600AJ and the 600AJN. Both models feature maximum working heights of 66 ft. and maximum platform capacities of 1,000 lbs., but the 600AJN has a width of 7 ft. (compared to the 600AJ width of 8 ft. 1 in.) making it suitable for use in applications that require a

narrower machine, such as tradeshow setup.

Four new models join Snorkel’s popular and environmentally friendly line of lithium-ion scissor lifts.

The S6926RTE, S6933RTE, S6940RTE and SRTE rough-terrain scissors offer working heights ranging from 32 to 53 ft. and feature Snorkel’s lithium-ion technolo-

gy for quiet, zero-emission operation.

Xtreme Manufacturing unveiled its ground-breaking new tracked telehandler the company has affectionately nicknamed “Trackzilla.”

The mega-xtreme-capacity XR50100-G telehandler features a record-breaking maximum working height of 100 ft. and a maximum lifting capacity of 50,000 lbs., giving this monster of a machine the ability to handle the heaviest loads at the highest heights.

Another first for Xtreme is the Xtreme Glazier. The XR2215GL glass lifter features a two-section boom with a maximum extension of 65 in. and a lift capacity of 2,200 lbs. retracted and 500 lbs. extended.

Snorkel also exhibited machines from its existing lines of scissor lifts, mast lifts and boom lifts, as well as its popular ML18C material lift and XR619-Acompact roller-boom telehandler.

Xtreme Manufacturing displayed a wide range of its telehandlers, including compact, high-capacity, ultra-high-capacity and ultraxtreme-capacity models.

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The mega-xtreme-capacity XR50100-G telehandler features a record-breaking maximum working height of 100 ft. and a maximum lifting capacity of 50,000 lbs., giving this monster of a machine the ability to handle the heaviest loads at the highest heights.

Two new rough-terrain articulating boom lifts made their first appearance at the event — the 600AJ and the 600AJN.

The S6926RTE, S6933RTE, S6940RTE and SRTE roughterrain scissors offer working heights ranging from 32 to 53 ft. and feature Snorkel’s lithium-ion technology for quiet, zero-emission operation.

The S3013 Mini features a maximum working height of 19 ft.

In the category of Electric-Drive Mast Lifts, the TM20E joins Snorkel’s line of versatile and zero-emission mast lifts that feature a zerodegree inside turning radius and are compact enough for a wide range of applications.

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The New RT-50 Track Loader boasts a greater performance-to-weight ratio than any machine in its class, so you can get more power in tight areas than ever before. Powered by a 50-horsepower class diesel, 3-cylinder, turbo charged YANMAR 3TN engine, the RT-50 touts a 1,400-pound rated operating capacity while coming in at just 5,180 pounds. Not to mention the industry’s lowest ground pressure and the ability to be towed behind a ½-ton pick-up truck. This small machine packs an impressive punch for contractors, homeowners, or rental customers.

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Case Previews New Electrified Compact Wheel Loader

Once thought of as a product category with limited interest in NorthAmerica, Case Construction Equipment has showcased the power and versatility of compact wheel loaders for applications as wide ranging as landscaping yards to snow removal and everything in between. Since the introduction of the first Case F Series compact wheel loaders in 2014, the market has grown significantly and Case has continued to innovate the product category — and that trend continued at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 with a sneak peek of the all-new electrified CL36EV electrified compact wheel loader, and enhancements to its compact wheel loader line.

The CL36EV compact wheel loader is designed to deliver all the benefits of electrification in a machine with a small footprint that will excel in applications such as supply yards, large-scale building renovations and construction where indoor operation may be required, and any other operation that may require less noise and no emissions. The dynamic compact loader will help simplify maintenance and lower lifetime total cost of ownership through the elimination of the diesel engine.

“A loader of this footprint, especially one used in yard applications where it stays

there and has regular access to primary power, is the perfect application for electrification,” said Andrew Dargatz, product manager, CASE Construction Equipment. “The CL36EV delivers the same power and performance as comparably sized dieselpowered loaders and can be matched with a full range of attachments for additional versatility.”

The CL36EV is a 3.6 metric ton machine with a hinge pin height of over 10 ft. Additional product information and com-

mercial availability at Case dealers in North America for the CL36EV will be announced at a later date.

Also on display at ConExpo 2023 was a newly enhanced 321F compact wheel loader with an all-new 7-in. display, updated electro-hydraulic controls that perform and react with more of the premium settings and functionality that you see in Case full-sized wheel loaders, and new axles that allow for travel speeds up to 25 mph for easy roading. A new Smart Mode also provides better

fuel economy without impacting productivity.

The updates also include all-new collaborative fleet management capabilities with the introduction of the Case SiteConnect Module. That module is being integrated into many Case products to enhance the overall fleet management experience. It improves telematics data transfer, and allows for remote access and software uploads to bring together fleet managers, their Case dealer, and Case HQ for optimal proactive equipment management and service to prevent downtime.

These updates to Case compact wheel loaders will be introduced later in 2023.

“The enhancements improve the operator experience with greater adjustability and customization from within the cab, and they will experience greater performance with faster travel speeds — all while reducing fuel use,” said Dargatz. “And the addition of the Case SiteConnect Module brings big fleet management capabilities to one of the most dynamic compact wheel loaders on the market today — helping operators get even more out of an already extremely productive and efficient machine.”

For more information, visit CaseCE.com.

Volvo Delivers First Machine Made Using Fossil-Free Steel

At ConExpo 2023 in Las Vegas, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) handed over the keys to the first construction machine made from fossil-free steel for a North American customer — and it’s the second delivery in the world.

The machine, anA30G articulated hauler, has been purchased by Pennsy Supply Inc., a CRH company and long-standing Volvo CE customer, for use at its East Petersburg Quarry in Pa.

The hauler was handed over by President of Volvo CE Melker Jernberg to Scott Parson, president Americas Materials at CRH — a long-standing customer of Volvo CE.

“At Volvo CE, we believe partnership is the new leadership. The handover today to Pennsy Supply demonstrates what can be achieved when we work together with like-minded and forwardthinking partners who share our vision and commitment to sustain-

ability and want to lead our industry to change,” Jernberg said.

Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB produced the fossil-free steel using a completely new technology with fossil-free electricity and hydrogen. The result is a significantly lower climate impact in SSAB’s production process — an at least 90 percent reduction in CO2 emissions — and an impor-

tant step toward a net-zero emissions value chain, the company said.

“No business can solve the complex challenges such as climate change alone,” Parson said.

“We need to actively partner with key players throughout our value chain to innovate and create new business solutions. Volvo and SSAB have converted emerging

technology in the steel industry into a working model of what the future will look like. We are delighted to be the first recipient of this technology in the U.S.”

Big actors in the construction industry have a key role to play in leading the industry’s efforts to lower its carbon footprint. Pennsy Supply Inc. is part of the CRH group of companies, which is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world — with more than 3,000 locations in 29 countries.

Like Volvo CE, the CRH group has Science-BasedTarget commitments. It aims to be a netzero business by 2050 and is targeting a 30 percent reduction in absolute group-wide emissions by 2030. Pennsy Supply Inc. will use the fossil-free A30G at its East Petersburg Quarry in Pennsylvania.

Eight Percent of global CO2 emissions come from steel production.

Steel is a major component of Volvo CE machines. However, for every ton of steel produced, around 1.9 tons of CO2 is emitted. To achieve its Science-Based Targets and reach net-zero by 2040, Volvo CE recognizes the importance of reducing its carbon footprint across its entire value chain, alongside the electrification of its machines.

Volvo Group’s Journey Toward Fossil-Free Steel

In October 2021, Volvo Group unveiled the world’s first vehicle made from fossil-free steel. Then in May 2022, Volvo Trucks started to introduce fossil-free steel into parts of its range. In June 2022, Volvo CE became the first manufacturer in the world to deliver a construction machine made with fossil-free steel to a customer.

The company will continue to introduce production using fossilfree steel into its machines and components, dependent on aspects such as steel availability.

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The CL36EV compact wheel loader is designed to deliver all the benefits of electrification in a machine with a small footprint.

The machine, an A30G articulated hauler, has been purchased by Pennsy Supply Inc., a CRH company and long-standing Volvo CE customer, for use at its East Petersburg Quarry in Pa.

Taylor Machine WorksAnnounces Its New ZH-360L Battery Electric Forklift

Taylor Machine Works Inc.’s 36,000-lb. capacity ZH-360Lheavy lift truck— a ZERO vehicle emissions battery electric forklift — marks another major step in the drive to electrification across the heavy industrial material handling sector.

Battery electric material handling equipment is not new to Taylor, as it showcased the first two electric container handlers in October 2019 at the Port of Los Angeles on Clean Air Day.

RobertTaylor, president and COO of Taylor Machine Works said, “We will continue to develop zero emissions options for customers that have such targets in their ESG Plans. As always, you can depend on Big Red to continue striving to meet the needs of the customer.”

The 36,000-lb. capacity lift truck has long been the most popular size material handler across all major industries, including wood products, iron and steel, concrete, oil and gas, and port operations.

Taylor has met the lifting needs of these industries for more than 96 years and is now leading the charge to provide battery electric versions of these same heavy lift machines.

This overall effort is not new. Taylor has been utilizing the cleanest internal combustion technology in its lift trucks for years, the company said. The NOx and PM emissions from its off-highway internal combustion engines have been reduced by more than 90 percent compared to the previous Tier-III models.

The final step to ZERO vehicle emissions is now being taken with new

ABC Announces Top Contractors

Associated Builders and Contractors released its fifth annual Top Performers publication, which lists its contractor members that build the country’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, ranked by work hours.

The No. 1 2023 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group, Baton Rouge, La.; followed by Brown & Root Industrial Services, Baton Rouge, La.; TIC — the Industrial Company, Lone Tree, Colo.; M.C. Dean, Tysons Corner, Va.; and Performance Contractors, Baton Rouge, La.

The No. 1 2023 general contractor is Turner Industries Group, Baton Rouge, La. M.C. Dean, Tysons Corner, Va., is the top 2023 trade contractor and electrical contractor.

The No. 1 2023 plumbing/HVAC contractor is TDIndustries Inc., Dallas. The top 2023 specialty contractor is Lithko Contracting LLC, West Chester, Ohio.And the No. 1 2023 special designations contractor is Crossland Construction Co. Inc., Columbus, Kan.

The No. 1 2023 ABC top performing contractors by market sector are:

battery electric models like the Taylor ZH-360L.

The ZH-360L is powered by Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motors and American manufactured NMC batteries. It also features an advanced E-Axle that utilizes regenerative braking to assist with battery recharge during operation.

This heavy capacity truck can lift 36,000-lbs. on a 48-in. load-center and operate uninterrupted through an average duty-cycle 8-hour shift. Recharge time also is optimized to only 1.5 hours. If opportunity charging at lunch and breaks is utilized, the run time can approach the same multi-shift work cycles as any internal combustion counterpart.

The operator cabin of the ZH-360L is available with many features to assist

with operator comfort and protection. The all-steel Taylor DREAM cab can be outfitted with Poly-Armor protective glass, which can withstand up to six times more impact energy before shattering than standard tempered glass. The Clear-VU operator station with Comfort Steer also is available, which removes the traditional steering wheel and dash, to open visibility from floor to ceiling.

All operational controls are moved to the left and right armrest, which improves overall operator posture and arm positions.

Taylor has three additional models of ZERO emission Lift Trucks in its portfolio. The ZLC Series of loaded container handlers is already available in a second-generation model and have been working successfully in heavy duty-cycle U.S. Ports for several years.

“The ZH-360L is now poised to meet heavy lifting needs across the many additional industries mentioned above. The industry feedback generated around this new Taylor ZH-360L is exciting, and we are honored to provide a product that meets the needs of our industrial partners, their operators, and the surrounding communities,” the company said.

Taylor builds over more than 100 models of material handling equipment in capacities from 4,000- to 125,000lbs. and is “diligently working to offer all Taylor models in ZERO emissions configurations and look forward to what the future holds.”

For more information, visit taylorbigred.com.

• Airport: M.C. Dean, Tysons Corner, Va.

• Education: Wharton-Smith Inc., Sanford, Fla.

• Entertainment: W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Co., Philadelphia, Miss.

• Government: Hensel Phelps, Greeley, Colo.

• Health Care: Brasfield & Gorrie LLC, Birmingham, Ala.

• HighTech: M.C. Dean Inc., Tysons Corner, Va.

• Hospitality: TDIndustries Inc., Dallas

• Industrial: Turner Industries Group, Baton Rouge, La.

• Infrastructure: Allan Myers, Worcester, Pa.

• Military: M.C. Dean Inc., Tysons Corner, Va.

• Mixed Use: Lithko Contracting LLC, West Chester, Ohio

•Museums/Monuments/Parks: MAREK, Houston

• Office: Bergelectric Corp., Carlsbad, Calif.

• Parking: Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Houston

• Religious: FSG Electric / Facility Solutions Group Inc., Irvine, Calif.

• Residential: Power Design Inc., St. Petersburg, Fla.

• Retail: FSG Electric / Facility Solutions Group Inc., Irvine, Calif.

• Sports Complex: Brasfield & Gorrie LLC, Birmingham, Ala.

“This year’s ABC Top Performers agree that culture is key,” said Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of ABC.

“Not only is a strong corporate culture an essential component of a thriving and vibrant workplace, but it helps retain top talent, create safe and healthy job sites and build better communities. We honor these top-performing contractors that are placing the highest importance on investing in their people, health and safety, and innovation.”

To be eligible, Top Performers must achieve Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, which makes the top-performing contractors more than six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to ABC’s Safety Performance Report.

The majority of the honorees also must earn ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential.

For more information, visit abc.org/topperformers. 

This Taylor ZH-360L can lift 36,000 lbs. on a 48-in. load-center and operate uninterrupted through an average duty-cycle, 8-hour shift.

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121 Karner Road Albany, NY 12212 518-456-1445 • 888-468-5479

1283 Dolsontown Road Middletown, NY 10940 845-956-0222

Chappell Tractor

www.chappelltractor.com

454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 603-673-2640

251 Route 125 Brentwood, NH 03833 800-616-5666

391 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301 800-358-6007

George & Swede Sales & Service Inc.

www.georgeandswede.com

7155 Big Tree Road Pavilion, NY 14525 585-584-3425 • 800-724-8722

Link-Belt Mid-Atlantic Construction Equipment

www.Link-BeltMidAtlantic.com Ashland, VA 866-955-6071

Chesapeake, VA 800-342-3248 Frederick, MD 833-546-5235

Wood’s CRW Corp.

www.woodscrw.com

7096 Carlisle Pike Carlisle, PA 17015 717-795-0700

Heavy Machines, Inc.

www.heavymachinesinc.com

159 North Avenue Skowhegan, ME 04976 888-875-3954 2401 Broadway, Building #3 South Portland, ME 04106 877-202-1275

ESSCO Truck & Equipment

info@ESSCOequipment.com

20 Kinsey Place Staten Island, NY 10303 844-44-ESSCO

1300 New Jersey 33 Farmingdale, NJ 07727

Chadwick-BaRoss

www.chadwick-baross.com

10 Fox Hollow Road Oxford, CT 06478 203-200-8637

67 McGuire Road South Windsor, CT 06074 860-761-0381

Marshall Machinery, Inc.

www.marshall-machinery.com 348 Bethel School Road Honesdale, PA 18431 570-729-7117

15 Katrina Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 978-479-1524

31 James P Murphy Ind. Hwy West Warwick, RI 02893 844-238-7673

Battery One Powers Wacker Neuson Zero-Emission Products

Graco Inc. Introduces Its New GCI Series Cartridge Injector for Lube Systems

Wacker Neuson’s extensive line of battery-powered, zero-emission compaction and concrete consolidation products are powered by the Battery One modular system.

Battery One is a single ecosystem for battery products that is flexible, easy to use and is on its way to becoming the most widely used battery solution on the market for professional construction equipment, the manufacturer said.

Wacker Neuson currently offers two vibratory rammers, five single-direction plates, a reversible plate and a concrete backpack vibrator that all run on the Battery One system. The lithium-ion Battery One Battery or “BOB” is available as BOB10 with 1,008 watt hours of output and BOB14 with 1,425 watt hours of output.

The maintenance-free batteries use an easy push-button start and provide constant power output over the entire discharge phase, ensuring a consistently high level of performance.

Two Battery One Chargers or “BOC” are available. The BOC7 is a 48 Volt 7 Amp standard charger and the BOC13 is a 48 Volt 13 Amp fast charger. The BOC7 will charge the BOB10 in about 2.5 hours and the BOC13 will reduce the charge time to about 80 minutes.

All batteries come in a convenient transport BOX and the BOX13 comes with a 48 Volt 13 Amp charger to make sure your battery is ready to go when you hit the job site.

Wacker Neuson’s zero emission products are an ideal solution for indoor applications

and job sites with strict emission regulations. As a technological leader in the rammer industry and the first to offer zero-emission rammers, Wacker Neuson was able to take the best performance characteristics of the rammer and adapt them to the AS batterypowered rammer series, allowing users to experience the same compaction results as the company’s engine powered units, the manufacturer said.

The large selection of battery plate compactors is available in various plate widths and centrifugal forces. All models offer an optimized plate design for enhanced handling and smooth finishes. Like the rammers, the plates offer a solution for contractors and rental centers looking for a cordless, emission-free plate compactor for a variety of soil and asphalt applications.

New to the eco-friendly plate line in 2023, is theAPU3053e, the industry’s first batterypowered reversible plate.

The battery-powered ACBe portable backpack concrete vibration system is ideal for the consolidation of concrete with or without reinforcing steel. The zero-emission system provides the job site with no fumes and very low noise which occurs with gasoline powered backpacksWacker Neuson has dominated the soil and asphalt compaction and concrete consolidation markets in North America for over 65 years. With the innovative zero-emission products powered by Battery One, contractors can work indoors and outdoors while meeting stricter environmental guidelines.

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

Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, launched the GCI Series injector platform for single-line parallel automatic lubrication systems.

The lubrication industry’s first cartridge injector, Graco GCI establishes a new level of durability and serviceability by delivering up to two times the life of current injectors while cutting replacement time from minutes to seconds, according to the manufacturer.

The new design doubles the output of current injectors in its class at a lower cost for increased uptime and savings on labor costs.

“A significant step forward for automatic lubrication technology, Graco GCI was developed with special considerations for both construction and mining maintenance professionals,” said Shane Norman, Graco’s Lubrication Equipment Division global product marketing manager.

“With simplicity at the core of its design, GCI significantly reduces replacement installation time, requiring only a single wrench and eliminating the need to disconnect lube lines. This new streamlined cartridge injector design leverages state-of-theart manufacturing processes to deliver

greater life.The unprecedented level of durability creates the opportunity to slash the number of injector replacements, parts costs and service downtime frequency to keep machines up and running.”

The GCI Series injector platform is available in two- to six-bank aluminum and highpressure steel manifold options, using the same mounting pattern as existing injector technology while taking up a smaller footprint. Locked-in color-coded output spacers dictate the amount of grease dispensed per lubrication cycle, reducing the likelihood of incorrect field adjustments during a repair.

Quick-exchange injectors deliver up to .150 cubic inches of grease at an accuracy level of +/- 3 percent and have a high-visibility 360-degree view indicator pin that enables easier troubleshooting.

This new cartridge injector system from Graco ushers in a new era of automatic lubrication system technology — transforming uptime, production capacity and profitability expectations through groundbreaking reductions in maintenance frequency, labor and costly downtime, the manufacturer said.

For more information, visit www.graco.com/GCI. 

The GCI Series injector platform is available in two- to six-bank aluminum and high-pressure steel manifold options, using the same mounting pattern as existing injector technology while taking up a smaller footprint.

Takeuchi-US Celebrates Its 1,000th MachineAssembled at Facility in U.S.

On April 13, 2023, Takeuchi-US celebrated a significant milestone when the 1,000th compact track loader — a TL12R2 model — rolled off the assembly line at the manufacturer’s facility in Moore, S.C.

This 156,000-sq.-ft. production facility, Takeuchi’s first in North America, officially began assembling compact track loaders on Sept. 22, 2022.

“It’s been quite a journey so far,” said Jeff Stewart, president of Takeuchi-US. “Bringing our track loader production to the U.S., while exciting for all of us, required a great deal of planning and collaboration. From locating the right location here in Moore to bringing in all the necessary production equipment to hiring new employees in a tight labor market, it was truly a team effort. The fact that it took us less than seven months to produce our 1,000th machine is remarkable.”

Stewart and Ralph Wabnitz, director of manufacturing for Takeuchi-US, joined employees at the South Carolina facility to celebrate the production milestone with a company meeting and lunch. Employees also received commemorative “1,000th Machine” stickers for their hard hats and took a group photo marking the achievement.

Takeuchi announced its acquisition of the Moore, S.C., plant just one year ago in April 2022. The company previously produced track loaders at one of its factories in the Nagano province of Japan. However, upon observing the North American market’s growing demand for Takeuchi compact track loaders over time, Takeuchi chose to begin assembling these machines in the United States. This deci-

sion has eliminated the need to ship track loaders from an overseas facility to North American dealers and customers.

As Takeuchi’s global markets expand, the company expects to export some machines from the United States to other countries.

“We started out with just 10 employees at this facility a few short months ago,” said Wabnitz. “Today, we have 117 on staff with a goal of 140 by the end of 2023. We plan to assemble all Takeuchi CTL models here in Moore by the end of 2023. I’m very proud of what our team here has accomplished, and I look forward seeing what new milestones we’re able to achieve in the months and years ahead.”

For more information, visit ,www.takeuchi-us.com. 

Jeff Stewart, president of Takeuchi-US, and Ralph Wabnitz, director of manufacturing for Takeuchi-US, joined employees at the South Carolina facility to celebrate the production milestone.

The 1,000th compact track loader — a Takeuchi TL12R2 model — rolled off the assembly line at the manufacturer’s facility in Moore, S.C., on April 13, 2023.

Takeuchi production staff autograph the sign commemorating the 1,000th compact track loader produced by the Moore, S.C., team.

DealersCanTurnF&IIntoProfitCenter

Finance & insurance (F&I) are a critical source of revenue in auto and other industries. Brett Davis, president of the construction and agriculture division with Trnsact, thinks it should be a significant revenue stream for commercial trucking and equipment dealers too.

In the second part of its Q&A series, Trnsact dives further into the F&I opportunity with Davis, who has a lengthy career working with equipment dealers and helping them grow and increase profitability.

During his 25-year tenure at CNH Industrial, Davis served as a president and chairman of CNH Industrial Capital, president of CNH Latin America Financial Services, vice president of New Holland NorthAmerica and president of Banco CNH Industrial Capital in Brazil.

In his time there, he was often struck by the commitment of equipment dealers to their customers. However, he also was struck by the missed opportunity to maximize revenue streams through a more formal F&I department that adds points to financing and taking advantage of selling insurance, gap insurance, extended warranties, and other valuable aftermarket products.

In part 1 of the conversation, Davis discussed how the opportunity can drive revenue for dealers. In part 2, he explores how a dealership can adjust its mindset to take advantage of this new revenue stream.

Moderator: So obviously we see finance and insurance in other industries, but describe the state of F&I within equipment and commercial trucking.

Davis: So in terms of the products — the straight financing from the lenders and the insurance providers, the warranty providers, etc. — they’re out there. They exist.

There are several big companies that have really been very dominant in the space, while there’s quite a few lenders, and there are some captive lenders. Also, there are some whitelabel lenders where an OEM will engage with several funding sources and offer them as a preferred funding source to their dealers and their customers. So there’s a bunch of different options [in the marketplace].

There are also companies offering the full gamut of physical damage insurance out there. That’s pretty well evolved [in the marketplace]. In the maintenance and the warranty plans, [it is] a little less … but still pretty well developed.

What I have seen [in the equipment industry] compared to other industries is that — what they call in insurance “the attachment rate” — is actually pretty low. This means that for some reason, compared to other industries, the percentage of deals that either have an extended warranty or maintenance plan, or physical damage insurance is very low. [This] obviously means we have a large amount of untapped revenue and opportunity for dealers.

So we are trying to explore that: Why is that attachment rate low when we know everything is financed has to be or 90 percent of all equipment is going to be financed in some form? Why aren’t the other products being readily attached as part of the sales process? I think fundamentally what we’ve had is probably a loose configuration of systems and providers, which are not well organized to be able to provide something that simple and easy [for dealers] to use at the

point of sale.

Unlike some other similar businesses, [equipment dealers] don’t have a true F&I department. The salesperson often is responsible for not only securing the sale of the whole good but the financing insurance and everything else and I think after the financing is done it typically stops there and the work is done by the salesperson and completed and really doesn’t follow through on the physical damage insurance or any of the other potential products could add value to the customer and to the dealership.

I think that’s the unique challenge a lot of it is probably based on just the inability to get [execute F&I] all done in one place. They have to toggle to multiple systems to enter more information multiple times. It’s a burdensome process, and we often have the salesperson [selling products but] not they don’t appreciate those products. They have not seen the added value in their time to go ahead and make those things part of the sales process and they just close it after the financing [is finalized].

Moderator: Just getting a deal closed is often a priority for every sales rep, as well as for there for their equipment dealer and for their truck dealership. So can you discuss maybe how [the sales process] would change? Financing itself could be back and forth, so maybe we could cover [what it means to also sell additional products].

Davis: It’s a challenge depending on the industry you’re in and the type of equipment you are selling. There are certainly going to be challenged.

I mean, there are funding resources readily available fortunately for the industry, but it’s not always easy. It’s just using one lender sometimes. Other times you have a portfolio where you’ll have a primary lender, then a couple of sublenders that have a specialty or a niche that they can fill when your primary lender can’t. So a lot of times you have to work with multiple lenders.

I’d say on average most dealerships regularly work with three to five lenders and one or two primary lenders. That all depends on what their major lines are as well. But that’s just a general comment from my research that tells me three to five lenders is sort of The Sweet Spot for most lenders out there to that most dealers today.

And then, you know again the ability to earn from the finance and sources is clearly an opportunity for the dealership and then also the whole array of the other products and it comes in two-fold, you make direct commissions from the product itself, whether that’s physical damage extended warranty maintenance plans, but beyond that is often though. There is definitely a tie back to absorption meaning how much more parts and service revenue.

Can you generate if you have your customers buying new or used equipment and driving them back to the dealership making sure that they’re getting all the services at your dealership is definitely going to help drive your absorption up? Unfortunately, I’ve seen in many cases, you know, people are dealers are satisfied with absorption in the 70-percent range, plus or minus. I think a lot of the averages that I had seen over the years.

Construction Equip. Market Outlook: Hopes Remain High

The equipment manufacturing industry is still recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly three years after its onset.

With that fact firmly in mind, AEM regularly surveys its members regarding their thoughts on various economic trends and how they are affecting their efforts to do business, both within the United States and abroad. In the latest survey, most respondents stated that they are still experiencing supply chain issues, with many saying that conditions continue to worsen.

“Nearly all respondents still face supply chain issues with more than half experiencing continuously worsening supply chain conditions,” said Kip Eideberg, senior vice president Government and Industry Relations atAEM during the association’s recently held quarterly Equipment Market Outlook Webinar.

“The two driving factors that we hear are the current supply chain disruptions and the workforce shortages.”

The information obtained through the association’s surveys is just some of what is detailed in AEM’s Business Intelligence Dashboard and then later summarized in AEM’s quarterly Equipment Market Outlook Webinars.

The ongoing challenges of high interest rates, as well as energy and material prices, have plagued the construction industry, but hope is on the horizon for these issues, as well as others, to eventually be resolved. So, with that in mind, let’s look at some of the driving forces and key points from AEM’s Q1 webinar regarding what equipment manufacturers in the construction industry will be facing for the remainder of this year, according to presenter Danny Richards, lead economist, construction, at Global Data.

• Global construction output growth slowed in 2022 and is to remain sluggish in 2023. Interest rates remain high and could rise further in the first half of this year before central banks bring to an end this tightening cycle, assuming of course that inflation starts to fall. Energy and construction material prices also remain high.

• Investment in infrastructure, as well as in energy and utilities, will be driving forces for growth. Investment in infrastructure will continue to be a driving force for growth, especially as the Investment Infrastructure and Jobs Act in the United States gathers momentum. Energy and utilities also willprovideaboosttooverallconstructionactivity,withrenewable energy projects remaining a key investment focus.

•The industry is optimistic as it tracks $3.6 billion in projects across multiple sectors. Despite a relatively weak short-term outlook for construction output, there is still a sizeable pipeline of opportunities on the horizon over the next several years.

• The decline in construction output is expected to slow in 2023. The United State was one of the few markets to register positive growth in 2020 and 2021. However, driven largely by intense inflationary pressure and a slowing residential sector, output dropped sharply in 2022.

The data shows AEM CE indexes are in line with the average indexes. And, despite supply chain and workforce retention issues, many equipment manufacturers are hopeful for eventual resolutions to these ongoing issues plaguing the industry. 

Ahearn Equipment Inc. www.ahearnequipment.com Spencer, MA 01562 877/624-3276

Cherry Valley Tractor www.cherryvalleytractor.com Marlton, NJ 08053 856/983-0111

Erb & Henry Equip., Inc. www.erbhenry.com New Berlinville, PA 19545 610/367-2169

ADMAR Construction Equipment & Supplies www.admarsupply.com

Vestal, NY 13850 607/798-0333

Tonawanda, NY 14217 716/873-8000

Canandaigua, NY 14424 585/396-0031

Rochester, NY 14623 585/272-9390

Cicero, NY 13039 315/433-5000

Eagle Power & Equipment Company www.eaglepowerandequipment.com

West Chester, PA 19380

610/458-7054

Doylestown, PA 18901 215/348-9041

F&W Equipment www.fwequip.com Orange, CT 06477 203/795-0591

Reading Tractor and Equipment www.readingtractor.com

5538 Pottsville Pike Leesport, PA 19533 610/926-2441

Marshall Machinery, Inc. www.marshall-machinery.com

Honesdale, PA 18431

570/729-7117

Middletown, NY 10940 845/343-6683

South Abington Township, PA 18411 570/489-3642

Tannersville, PA 18372 570/895-4884

Westchester Tractor Inc. www.wtractor.com Brewster, NY 10509 845/278-7766

Chappell Tractor www.chappelltractor.com

454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 603/673-2640

Highway Equipment Company www.highway-equipment.com

Millstone Township, NJ 08535 732/446-7600

YOU CAN SEE YOUR FUTURE FROM HERE.

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The W.I. Clark Company

Wallingford, CT

203/265-6781

Danbury, CT

203/775-1203

Plainfield, CT 860/546-4808

www.wiclark.com

DELAWARE

JESCO, Inc.

Middletown, DE

302/376-0784

MARYLAND

JESCO, Inc.

Baltimore, MD

410/687-1700

Delmar, MD

410/546-1090

Frederick, MD

301/874-5500

District Heights, MD

301/909-7799

Waldorf, MD

301/861-2323

MAINE

United Construction & Forestry

Hermon, ME

207-947-6786

Houlton,

Plainfield, NJ

908/753-8080

800/241-7070

1275 Bloomfield Ave. Fairfield, NJ

973/227-2221

800/321-8080

1790 Route 38

Lumberton, NJ

609/267-2020

888/217-0600

www.jesco.us

NEW YORK

Five Star Equipment, Inc.

60 Paul Rd. Rochester, NY 585/235-3011

1653 NY Route 11 Kirkwood, NY

607/775-2006

284 Ellicott Rd. Orchard Park, NY 716/662-2191

5835 East Taft

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NYC Wraps Up $80M Infrastructure Project in Queens

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and street conditions. This is a great first step to providing some relief to our community, so we thank DEP, DOT and DDC for working together to get this job done.”

“I welcome news that the longawaited water and sewer infrastructure upgrade project in Northeast Queens is now complete,” said Assembly Member Edward C. Braunstein. “These upgrades will serve to help relieve local flooding issues and provide more reliable water service to residents in Bayside, Auburndale and Flushing. I want to thank NYC DDC, DEP and DOT for their hard work and collaboration to see this important project through.”

The project, stretching from 156th Street on the west end to 216th Street at the east, replaced more than 5 mi. of older distribution water mains with new pipes ranging from 8 to 24 in. in diameter. More than 2 mi. of new trunk water mains also were added to the neighborhoods, which included 5,775 ft. of 72-in. mains and 8,295 ft. of 48-in. mains.

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

Streets, curbs, sidewalks and ADA pedestrian ramps were rebuilt throughout the project area.

]ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

Our Mission: The Association of Women Contractors provides advocacy, collaboration, and industry leadership to support and enrich women-owned companies in the construction industry.

• May Member Mingle – Bituminous Roadways

Date:Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – 3:00PM to 5:00PM (CDT)

Place: Bituminous Roadways 1520 Commerce Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 22120

Description: Member Mingles are our monthly networking events. They are hosted by our members, for AWC MEMBERS ONLY! On the second Wednesday of each month (with a few exceptions for all Mingle dates, locations, and times) we visit a different member’s office for two (2) hours of open-house style networking with your fellow industry professionals. Join us Wednesday, May 10 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM as Construction Associate Member Bituminous Roadways hosts us at their Burnsville offices.

• May Newcomer Luncheon

Phone:651/189-2221

Date: Friday, May 19, 2023 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM)

Fire protection was enhanced with the replacement of 89 old fire hydrants and installation of 17 new fire hydrants.

Inadditiontowatermains,nearly2 mi. of storm, sanitary and combined sewers were replaced and 23 new catchbasinswereaddedintheproject area to improve stormwater drainage.

As part of the final street restoration, 19,210 ft. of new curbs were added the project area and 8,200 ft. of old curbs, 432,000 sq. ft. of asphalt and 82,800 sq. ft. of concrete sidewalks were replaced.

To span the Clearview Expressway, the project used microtunneling techniques to build three small new tunnels for water, sewer and private utilities under the highwayfromeasttowestat38thAvenue.

The project was designed by DDC’s in-house design team. Construction was completed by C.A.C. Industries Inc. and engineering services were provided by Entech Mirabal Engineers, PLLC.

For more information, visit nyc.gov/dep. 

• 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Evening

Date:Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Times: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Place: Grand Hyatt 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Description: Join ACEC for the 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala – the “Academy Awards” of the engineering industry – which recognizes the finest engineering achievements from throughout the world.

For more information on the ACEC 2023 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit and 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Evening, contact: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC): 2200 Renaissance Boulevard, Ste. 260, King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: 484/919-1242

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

direct business impacts happening in real-time.

What to Expect at this year’s Conference?

The AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference includes several federal construction agency sessions where a host of topics are discussed with a particular agency. Many of those sessions will touch upon topics such as:

. Implementation of new executive orders and regulations.

. Multiple Award Contracts.

. Public-Private Partnerships.

. Design-Build.

. Building Information Modeling (BIM).

. Past Performance Evaluations.

. Responses to pre- and post–award requests for information.

. Partnering.

. Change order delays.

. Permitting delays.

. Small business.

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 Construction Supervision Fundamentals (Https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230501/)

Date: Monday, May 15, 2023 – 9:00 AM – Friday, May 19, 2023 –5:00 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (Https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230601/)

Date: Monday, June 5, 2023 – 1:30 PM – Monday, June 19, 2023 –6:30 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd edition (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea230701/)

Date: Mon, July 10, 2023 – 11 AM – Wed, July 26, 2023 – 3 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230701/)

Date: Wed, July 12, 2023 – 9 AM – Fri, July 28, 2023 – 2 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/project-manager-developmentprogram/)

Date: Mon, August 14, 2023 – 9 AM – Fri, August 18, 2023 – 5 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

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

Email: info@agc.org

Place:Burger Moe’s 242 7th Street W, St. Paul, MN 55102

This (FREE) event will give you the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of AWC membership, meet AWC staff, board members and each other! Please note: This event is reserved for new AWC Members who have not yet attended a Newcomer event. As well as potential members who are interested in learning more about AWC.

For more information, contact AWC: Phone: 651/489-2221.

MINNESOTA SUBCONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION (MSA)

Founded in 1992, the Minnesota Subcontractors Association (MSA) is a nonprofit trade association representing construction industry specialty contractors and suppliers. MSA is the only association that concentrates on the business issues affecting all subcontractors and suppliers with a focus on safety, education and legislation reform.

• General Contractor Partnership Awards

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023 (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

Place: Frattalone Companies 3205 Spruce Street, St. Paul, MN 55117

Join us for game day on Thursday, May 18! Come tailgate with fellow construction professionals as we honor companies and individuals at MSA’s General Contractor Partnership Awards. These awards recognize General Contractors who best represent teamwork, opportunities, and partnership with subcontractors. Wear your favorite sports team jersey, enjoy local food & games for the whole family and most importantly have FUN!

To learn more, visit https://www.msamn.com/MSA/Awards/

Questions? Contact Lisa Houts at (952) 270-3645 or events@msamn.com

AMERICAN COUNCIL of ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC)

The ACEC is the oldest and largest business association of engineering companies.

• 2023 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit

Dates:Sunday, June 11, 2023, to Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Place: Grand Hyatt 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Description: Registration is now Open!

Join your peers in this three-day event and leave armed with the political intelligence and added insight you need to make informed decisions about your strategic priorities in a changing economy.

Always advancing – The American Concrete Institute is a leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, and educational, training and certification programs. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

71st BOAF Annual Education & Trade Expo – BOAF 2023

Dates: June 11 – June 15, 2023

Start Time:9:00 AM EST

End Time: 5:00 PM EST

Place:Renaissance Orlando at Sea World 6677 Sea Harbor Drive • Orlando, FL USA

Sponsor(s):Building Officials Association of Florida

Description:

The BOAF 2023 Annual Conference & Expo promises to be an exceptional experience, providing you with the face-to-face experience that so many of us are ready to get back to. This is the premier conference for code compliance and building industry professionals. Whether you are overseeing a department, bringing new hires up-to-speed, taking on new duties, or juggling multiple responsibilities, there are education sessions and networking opportunities that will help you find the solutions you need.

For more information, contact: American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Website: http://concrete.org/codeadvocacy

Email: steve.szoke@concrete.org

Phone:248/848-3147

The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (AGC)

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. AGC represents more than 27,000 firms, including over 6,500 of America’s leading general contractors, and over 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. More than 10,500 service providers and suppliers are also associated with AGC, all through a nationwide network of chapters. AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference https://fedcon.agc.org

Dates:June 12 – 14, 2023

Place:The Ritz-Carlton 1150 22nd Street, NW • Washington, D.C. 20037 Phone: 202/835-0500

Description: AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference connects construction industry leaders and their federal agency counterparts for a candid dialogue about

. Sustainability and Green Design and Construction.

. Safety.

. Bonding.

. Electronic bidding.

. Employing technology to benefit contractor-owner project communication.

For more information on AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference, contact: The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., 2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201.

General Inquiries: 703/548-3118. Main Office Fax: 703/842-8817

Email: info@agc.org.

NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (NAPA)

NAPA 2023 MIDYEAR MEETING

Dates:July 9 – 12, 2023

Location:Loews Kansas City Hotel 1515 Wyandotte Street • Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: 816/897-7070

The NAPA Midyear Meeting is three comprehensive days of committee meetings and educational sessions focused on advancing the asphalt pavement industry. Throughout this meeting, NAPA leadership gathers input, makes decisions, and reaffirms the strategic direction of our industry, members, and stakeholders.

ABOUT NAPA: NAPA’s Mission: To advance the asphalt pavement industry through leadership, stewardship, and member engagement. NAPA’s Vision: Sustainable transportation infrastructure that paves the way for thriving communities and commerce. NAPA & Industry Fast Facts: NAPA exclusively represents the interests of the asphalt producer/contractor on the national level with Congress, government agencies, and other national trade and business organizations. NAPA supports an active research program designed to improve the quality of asphalt pavements and paving techniques used in the construction of roads, parking lots, airports, and recreational facilities. The association provides technical, educational, and marketing materials to its members; and offers educational opportunities.

Founded in 1955, the association counts more than 1,100 companies as members. Why Join NAPA? NAPA membership gives you and every employee in your organization access to best practices, emerging research, and innovative business solutions…AND MORE!

For more information on this event, contact: NAPA, 6406 Ivy Lane, Suite 350, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1441

Phone: 301/731-4748 Toll Free: 888/468-6499 Fax: 301/731-4621

Here's how the BARGAIN ADS Work:

• Supply us with a photo of a machine (one machine per Bargain Ad) and a maximum 17 word description, plus contact and phone number.

• Either email your copy & photo to: production@cegltd.com, or mail to: Construction Equipment Guide, 470 Maryland Drive, Ft Washington, PA 19034. • Cost is $135 per ad, $60 additional for color.

Xtreme, Snorkel Introduce New Electric-Drive Lift Models

technology for safer, simpler and more efficient building processes.

“Revolutionary innovations are developed by having great partners,” said James Harker, chief innovation officer at BZI (www.bzisteel.com).

“BZI and its company InnovaTec are honored to be invited by Xtreme Manufacturing to participate in their booth at ConExpo. BZI would like to express our deep appreciation to CEO and founder Don Ahern and the Xtreme Manufacturing team for collaborating and innovating with us to bring effective solutions to industry challenges. Working together we will continue to advance construction technology solutions within the steel industry.”

BZI’s InnovaTech featured some of its unique attachments that connect seamlessly to Xtreme telehandlers and Snorkel boom lifts. These innovative tools allow for safer and more efficient steel erection. Just a few of the proprietary and patented advanced approaches and equipment developed by BZI’s Innovatech featured in the booth included:

• MezzMaster — Vastly improves the traditional means of lifting roofs and mezzanines using a proprietary telehandler attachment that consists of a system of clamps, leverages and controls that securely hold an assembly while navigating through the building footprint to final placement.

• WallMaster — Provides more efficient, simpler and safer wall system installations. WallMaster is a telehandler attachment designed to handle panelized, insulated metal panels and to work side-by-side with ground-level assembly on the panelization system.

• WeldAir100 — Designed specifically for Snorkel boomlifts, this innovative product consists of a framework with an inverter welder and an air compressor to provide welding and arc-blasting capabilities on the go. The WeldAir100 mounts to the back of a boomlift allowing equipment to travel with the machine, while welding cables and air hoses are channeled to the operator in the lift platform for ease of use. This solution eliminates the risk of entanglement and dramatically increases safety and productivity. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

JESCO is looking for candidates in a variety of different positions, including:

We have openings across all branch locations: South Plainfield, NJ … Lumberton, NJ … Beacon, NY

… Deer Park, NY … Shrewsbury, MA … Baltimore, MD

… Delmar, MD … Waldorf, MD … Middletown, DE

Whether you are entry level or experienced, JESCO wants you to be part of our world class team. We have exciting career opportunities for dedicated professionals who want to learn and grow with us. Visit our

XTREME from page 92

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

EMAIL:

EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 832-244-1897

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 550K LGP CRAWLER DOZER - WANT TO BUY

BULLDOZER 550KLGP JOHN DEERE ENC CAB WITH WINCH UNDER 500 HOURS REAL HOURS METER AND FRAME 2018 AND UP FROM REPOSSESSION BANK OR SUCCESSION, NEAR VERMONT OR NEW YORK.

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA;

PHONE: 450-346-8975

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WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB

RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214 – A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR.

EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123

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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND

BACKHOE LOADERS.

EMAIL: SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET

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WANTED (US): VOLVO EC480DL EXCAVATOR

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

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WANTED (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 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

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 (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 & 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 (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 HAR-

VESTER 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 PURCHASE 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

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

EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

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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

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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 BUCKETS, 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

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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

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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 (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. 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. 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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WANTED (US): INTERNATIONAL MODEL FUEL / LUBE TRUCKS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 1 OR 2 FUEL TRUCKS W/ AUTO TRANS -DECENT MILES, ENGINE HOURS -PREFERABLY MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS -PREFERABLY INTERNATIONAL, BUT NOT A MUST -NO DPF, OR MAXXFORCE ENGINES. MAX $40,000 EMAIL: MANAGER@ COMMERCIALFLEETSUPPLY.COM; PHONE: 347-489-4474

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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 Online

May 1 - 11, 2023

For: Construction & Utility Equipment Job Completion Auction

ï Bushnell, FL

Wed., May 10, 2023

For: Late Model Rental Fleet Auction

ï Troy, PA

Fri., May 12, 2023

For: 90% Retirement Auction, Best Quality Equipment & Trucks

ï Atkinson, NH

Sat., May 13, 2023

For: Construction & Utility Equipment & more

ï Ft. Worth, TX

Wed., May 17, 2023

For: Very Late Model Fleet Construction & Utility Auction

ï Syracuse, NY

Thurs., May 18, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Estate Auction

ï Canastota, NY

Sun., May 21, 2023

For: Annual Lawn & Garden Auction

ï Online

May 23 - 30, 2023

For: Late Model Construction Equipment & more

ï Sardis, OH

Wed., May 24, 2023

For: Major Rental Return Auction

ï Morristown, NJ

Thurs., May 25, 2023

For: Late Model Construction & Demolition Retirement Auction

ï Queretaro, MX

Fri., May 26, 2023

For: Late Model Construction & Support Equipment

ï Las Vegas, NV

Sat., June 10, 2023

For: Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment & more

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

ï Ontario Regional Event

May 9 - 11, 2023

ï Windsor Locks, CT

May 10, 2023

ï Orlando, FL

May 11 - 12, 2023

ï Lethbridge, AB

May 16, 2023

ï Fort Worth, TX

May 16 - 18, 2023

ï Northeast Regional Event

May 17 - 19, 2023

ï Tipton, CA

May 18, 2023

ï Rocky Mountain Regional Event

May 24 - 25, 2023

ï BC Regional Event

May 30 - 31, 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., May 13, 2023

For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

Coming Auctions

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

ï Online

Fri., May 26, 2023

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

ï Online

Sat., June 10, 2023

For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

ï Online

Fri., June 30, 2023

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

ï Online

May 16, 2023

ï Online May 23, 2023

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

ï Online May 10, 2023

ï Online May 17, 2023

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS

www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

ï Elkin, NC

Thurs., May 11, 2023

For: Appalachian Consignment Auction

BUNCH BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS

www.bunchbrothersauctioneers.com

270-376-2992

ï Livermore, KY

Sat., May 20, 2023

For: Absolute Auction

DAVIS AUCTIONS, INC.

www.davisauctionsinc.com

203-758-4087

ï Prospect, CT

Sat., May 13, 2023

For: Construction & Utility Equipment & Related Supplies

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC.

www.dsa-auctions.com

765-778-9277

ï Crawfordsville, IN

Tues., May 16, 2023

For: Spring INDOT Surplus Auction

ï Clinton, IN

Thurs., June 1, 2023

For: D. Robertson Gravel Equipment Auction

ï Pendleton, IN

Fri., June 16, 2023

For: 31st Annual Summer Consignment 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., May 17, 2023

For: Live Bidding Consignment Auction

GEYER AUCTION COMPANIES

www.geyerauctions.com

484-239-3273

ï Online

Thurs., June 8, 2023

For: McAuliffe Asphalt Paving – Allied Equipment Rental Complete Liquidation Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS

www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

ï Marietta, PA

Fri., June 16, 2023

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

ï Virtual Live

Wed., May 17, 2023

For: Complete Liquidation Bill Danylko and Son Excavating, Inc.

ï Virtual Live

Wed., May 24, 2023

For: Complete Liquidation Joe Bauer and Sons, Inc.

ï Virtual Live

Wed., June 21, 2023

For: Surplus Liquidation Cifelli and Son Paving & Masonry

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

ï Online

Wed., May 17, 2023

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

IRON AUCTION GROUP

www.ironauctiongroup.com

864-546-1216

ï Priceton, WV

Thurs., June 15, 2023

For: Unreserved Public Truck & Equipment Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-897-8864

ï Online May 25 - 26, 2023

For: Public Live Online Auction

JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS

www.murphyauction.com

425-486-1246

ï Online May 10 - 17, 2023

For: Certified Cleaning Services – Vacuum Trucks, Trailers & Support Equipment

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

ï Cincinnati, OH

Thurs., May 11, 2023

For: United Coating & Lining, Inc Retirement Auction

ï Online

Tues., May 16, 2023

For: Vistra/Luminant Power Plants & Others

ï Ladson, SC

Thurs., May 18, 2023

For: Coastal Carolina Consignment Public Auction

ï Brooklyn, MS

May 19 - 20, 2023

For: Late Spring Construction & Transportation Public Auction

ï Weatherford, OK

Thurs., May 25, 2023

For: Complete Dispersal Auction of Big M

Construction, LLC

ï Weatherford, OK

Thurs., May 25, 2023

For: Complete Dispersal Auction of Big M

Construction, LLC

JOEY MARTIN AUCTIONEERS

www.joeymartinauctioneers.com

864-940-4800

ï Cope, SC

May 12 - 13, 2023

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Thurs., June 29, 2023

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MIDEAST EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

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860-370-9993

ï Bloomfield, CT

Sat., June 10, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

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616-538-0367

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Ends May 16, 2023

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Thurs., May 11, 2023

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Tues., May 16, 2023

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Wed., May 17, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

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Thurs., May 18, 2023

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Tues., May 23, 2023

For: Rick Indiek Estate Auction

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585-243-1563

ï Online

May 12 - 16, 2023

For: Over 15 Municipalities around NY State selling equipment

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860-627-7506

ï Storrs, CT

June 28 - 29, 2023

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

ï Central Massachusetts

Thurs., August 10, 2023

For: Large One Owner Retirement Auction Complete Dispersal

SAMMY P AUCTION SERVICES

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860-564-9400

ï Plainfield, CT

Fri., June 16, 2023

For: Major Equipment & Truck Dispersal Auction

SOLD AUCTION COMPANY

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404-725-2267

ï Blacksburg, SC

Sat., June 3, 2023

For: South Carolina Early Summer Public Auction

STEFFES GROUP INC.

www.steffesgroup.com

701-237-9173

ï Online

May 17 – 24, 2023

For: Lloyd Construction Inc. Retirement Auction

ï Online

June 21 - 28, 2023

For: Steffes Construction Auction

VANTAGE AUCTIONS

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951-228-9040

ï Lake Elsinore, CA

Sat., May 20, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment and Truck & Trailer Auction

WAUSAU ACTIONEERS

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800-432-1922

ï Medford, WI

Thurs., May 18, 2023

For: West Side Material LLC & Jenson Transport Estate Auction

WSM AUCTIONEERS

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623-936-3300

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Sat., May 13, 2023

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YODER & FREY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

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ï Kissimmee, FL

Tues., May 16, 2023

For: Florida Auction Site

ï Findlay, OH

Thurs., June 8, 2023

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ï Sealy, TX

Thurs., June 22, 2023

For: Texas Auction Site

Topcon Announces Strategic Investment in DDK Positioning

1. LIVE: Wednesday, May 10: BUSHNELL, FLORIDA: Late Model Rental Fleet Auction. Cat, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo Construction Equipment,Aerials, Trucks, Trailers andAttachments.

2. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, May 11, Opens- Monday, May 1: CLIFTON (Newark), NEW JERSEY: Job Completion Auction. Construction & Utility Equipment, Support, Attachments, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Utility Trucks.

Topcon Positioning Systems has made a strategic investment in DDK Positioning Ltd, an Aberdeen based specialist in GNSS receivers and PPP correction services.

DDK Positioning delivers services exclusively over the Iridiumnetworktoprovideglobalprecisionpositioningservices that can augment GNSS constellations to significantly enhance their accuracy for critical industrial applications. Terms of the investment are not being disclosed.

“For a number of years, Topcon has been a supplier of core GNSS components to DDK Positioning to deliver their MAX services,” said Ian Stilgoe, VP of Emerging Business at Topcon.

“With the expansion and growing success of this business, specifically in the Marine sector, a closer cooperation will ensure optimal integration for the highest possible accuracies and performance in the most demanding applications.”

Kevin Gaffney, CEO of DDK Positioning, said, “This partnership provides an extraordinary opportunity for our two companies to work together in pursuit of our shared ambition — providing a robust, resilient and truly unique GNSS positioning service. We are extremely excited about partnering with Topcon and it’s a great fit for DDK Positioning, not only will it allow us to continue to develop best in class positioning services, we will also be able to continue to grow the company and expand our services globally.”

For more information, visit topconpositioning.com and www.ddkpositioning.com. 

3. LIVE: Friday, May 12: TROY, PENNSYLVANIA: 90% Retirement Auction. Only the Best Quality, Low-Houred Equipment and Trucks to be FoundAnywhere. Primarily Cat, John Deere, Peterbilt.

4. LIVE: Saturday, May 13: ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Construction & Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Attachments, All Types of Trucks & Trailers.

5. LIVE: Wednesday, May 17: FT. WORTH, TEXAS: Very Late Model RentalFleetConstruction&UtilityEquipmentAuction.AerialLifts,Forklifts, Air Compressors, Welders, Light Plants, Utility Carts, Pickups, Trailers.

6. LIVE: Thursday,May18: SYRACUSE (Chittenango), NEWYORK: Auction to Settle the Estate of Jerry Crouse. HIGHLIGHTS: Komatsu 135A, Cat D9H(ripper), Cat D6D(winch), Cat D5H, Cat D6, John Deere 450C, (2)Cat 980, Cat 950, (2)John Deere 510, Extex Screening Plant, (2)Older Screening Plants, Royer Plant, Cat 12, Western Star Truck Tractor, IH Eagle Dump Truck, Support &Attachments.

7. LIVE: Sunday, May 21: CANASTOTA (Syracuse), NEW YORK: Annual Lawn & Garden Auction. Utility Tractors, Light Construction Equipment, Skid Steers,Aerial Lifts, Light Trucks & Trailers.

8. LIVE: Wednesday, May 24: SARDIS, OHIO: Major Rental Return Auction. Bridgeport Tool. Primarily John Deere Construction Equipment, Very Late Model JLG Booms & Scissors, Trucks, Trailers and Support. Plus Liquidation of Local Contractor. HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 JLG 800S, (2)20182017 JLG 600AJ, 2019-(2)2018 JLG 600S, (3)2018 600AJ, (2)2019 JLG 400S,(2)2017JLG450AJ,(3)2017JLG340AJ,(2)2019JLGT350,2018JLG 1644,(3)2018JLG1255,2018JLG1043,(2)2019JLGG5-18,2019JD250G, (3)2019-(3)2018 JD 210G, (3)2019 JD 160G, 2019 JD 135G, 201 JD85G, JD 750K, JD 650K, JD 450K, JD 344L, (6)JD 6155M Ag Tractors, (2)2018 Freightliner C120 DumpTrucks(quad, glider), (2)2017 Freightliner 114S (quad), (2)2014-2013 Freightliner CL120(quad, glider).

9. LIVE: Thursday,May25: MORRISTOWN,NEWJERSEY: NewJersey's Finest. 95% Liquidation Retirement Auction. One of the Premier Contractors in New Jersey. Very Late Model Construction, Demolition Equipment, Truck Tractors, Rolloff Trucks, Dump & Equipment Trailers(100-ton) Up to 2023 Year. Only The Best.

10. LIVE: Friday, May 26: QUERETARO, MEXICO: Late Model Cat, Case, John Deere, Volvo Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks and Trailers, Large Quantity Attachments & Support Equipment. HIGHLIGHTS: (4)New Case Backhoes, (2)Cat 323 Excavators.

11. TIMED: Closes- Tuesday, May 30, Opens- Tuesday, May 23: MONTREAL, CANADA: Late Model Kubota, Komatsu, John Deere Construction Equipment, New Forestry and Mulching Attachments and Support including New Containers, Skid Steer Buckets & Forks.

12. LIVE: Saturday, June 10: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments, Support.

13. TIMED: Closes-Friday,June16,Opens-Friday,June9: ATLANTIC CITY(Egg Harbor City), NEWJERSEY: RetirementAuction. 1 Owner of Roofing & Landscaping Contractor.

14. LIVE: Saturday, June 17: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: Late Model Rental Fleet Equipment, Including Trucks & Trailers, Attachments, Support and more.

15. LIVE: Wednesday, June 28: HOUSTON, TEXAS: 3 Major Job Completions Auction. Primarily John Deere, Komatsu Equipment, Utility Equipment,Aerials, Forklifts, Trucks and Trailers.

16. LIVE: Saturday,June24: PORTJERVIS,NEWYORK: 2Auctions in 1 Day. Retirement. Construction & Utility Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments,Support,PlusRentalFleetEquipment-MostlyCat&JohnDeere.

17-18. LIVE: Thursday, July 6 & Friday July 7: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: 2-Day Inventory ReductionAuction (47 years in business). 1 Owner. Good Quality (6)Cat & John Deere Pipelayers, Crawler Tractors, Rubber Tired Loaders, Hydraulic Excavators, Skid Steers, Trenchers, Boom Trucks, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Pickups, Large Quantity of Pipeline Accessories in Great Condition. Plus Trench Boxes, Sheeting & much more.

19-20. LIVE: Saturday, July 8: CANASTOTA (Syracuse), NEW YORK: Annual Alex Lyon & Son Barbecue & Haycamp With The Nicest Late Model Equipment and Trucks to be Sold on Planet Earth. PLUS: Something Real Special - "JACK POT" - Help Celebrate Jack's 50th Year as anAuctioneer and in theAuction Business.

21. LIVE: Saturday, July 15: MEXICO, NEW YORK: Complete Liquidation. Retirement Auction. Over 60 Years in Business. Construction Equipment, Enormous Amount of Parts, Unbelievable Machines Shop Equipment, Real Estate.

22. LIVE: Saturday, July 22: LONG ISLAND, NEWYORK: Complete Liquidation. Retirement Auction. Large Landscape & Grooming Company. Trucks, Construction and Landscaping Equipment.

23. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, July 27, Opens- Friday, July 14: COLUMBUS, OHIO: 1 Owner. (50)53ft to 48ft. Van Trailers, Trucks and SmallAmount of Support Equipment.

24. LIVE: Saturday, July 29: NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Consolidation Auction of Construction, Snow, Utility Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments, Very LargeAmount of Shop Equipment and Tools.

25. LIVE: Saturday, August 5: POMPEY (Syracuse), NEW YORK: Annual Lee Publications Empire Farm Days. Late Model Construction & Agricultural Equipment, Attachments, Support, Trucks, Trailers, Something for Everybody.

26. LIVE: Friday, September 22: ALBANY, NEW YORK: Major Job Completion. Primarily Cat, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo Earthmoving Equipment,Attachments, DumpTrucks,TruckTractors,AllTypes ofTrailers.

NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

27. TORONTO, CANADA: Late Model Rentals of Agricultural Equipment, Construction Equipment, Attachments, Tools, Support, Various Trucks and Trailers.

28. RACINE, WISCONSIN: Job Completion Auction of Late Model Construction, Aggregate, Utility Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Service & Pickup Trucks, Trailers,Attachments and Support.

29. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, All Types of Trailers (Equipment & Van),Attachments and Support.

30. ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS: Large Quantity Late Model Trucks: Pickups, Service, Bucket & Derrick, Construction Equipment, Aerials and Forklifts.

31. PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA: Very Large, Late Model Construction & Utility Equipment Auction. Construction & Utility Equipment,Accessories, Trucks, Trailers from Dirt Job Completion.

32. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Rental Returns Auction. 1 Major Rental Fleet of Construction, Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Support & Attachments.

Absolute Auction Virtual, Live Broadcast Complete Liquidation

Bill Danylko and Son Excavating, Inc.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – 9:00AM

McKean, Pennsylvania

Notice: Notice: After (43) successful years of providing excavating, demolition, and utility services, Mr. Bill Danylko has decided to liquidate this business and focus on his recycling yard and farming. Everything in the auction is owned by Danylko Excavating and will positively sell to the highest bidder regardless of price!

Crawler Loaders and Crawler Tractor: `02 CAT 963C, s/n 2DS02222 (6,478 Hours) • `97 CAT 963B, s/n 9BL01705 • `01 CAT D5C XL Series III, s/n 7PS01575 (4,883 Hours)

Hydraulic Excavator: `99 CAT 320BN, s/n 4NR00188 (5,391 Hours)

`13 JOHN DEERE 410K, 4x4 Extend- A-Hoe, s/n 240490 (3,231 Hours) Asphalt Paver, Tandem Vibratory Roller, and Screening Plant: `04 LEEBOY L1000D Crawler, s/n 41762T (1,174 Hours) • `18 BOMAG BW120SL-5, s/n 861880441313 (406 Hours) • `00 THOMAS ProTough 400 (B310/PS400) Portable Screening Plant, s/n T4000022

Truck Tractor and Lowboy: `99 MACK CL613

(18) MACK Tri-Axle Dump Trucks: (13) `07-`02 CV713 Granite • (2) `06 CT713 • (2) `02-`00 RD688 • (1) `00 CL713

Trucks and Accessories: `89 KENWORTH

T800 T/A Tractor • EAGER BEAVER 35 Ton

Lowboy • `02 FORD F-550 Utility Truck, • (20+/-) Snow Plows and Frames • Hydraulic and Electric Stainless Tailgate Spreaders • TagA-Long Trailers

Equipment: `92 KOMATSU PC220LC • `91

KOMATSU PC150LC-5 • `95 CAT 928F • `99 GEHL SL5635 Skid Steer •

KOMATSU D37E-2 Crawler Tractor • CAT 955L • GALION V0S2-66B

Tandem Vibratory Roller • MORBARK 250,

Hours) ï `15 TAKEUCHI TB290, s/n 185101773 (4,697 Hours) ï Digging Buckets and Concrete Pulverizer

Tractor Loader Backhoes: `09 JOHN DEERE 310SJ, 4x4 Extend-A-Hoe, s/n 171773 ï `05 JOHN DEERE 310SG, 4x4 Extend-A-Hoe, s/n 949493 ï `03 JOHN DEERE 410G, 4x4 Extend-A-Hoe, s/n 923962 ï `94 JOHN DEERE 310D, Extend-A-Hoe, s/n 797503 (BadPlanetary-4x4ShaftRemoved)ï`86JOHNDEERE410C,s/n727296ï(5)Digging Buckets (JD 410/310 and Older Style JD Tractor Loader Backhoes)

Rough Terrain Forklift, Rotating Dumper, and Broom: `96 JCB 508-40, 8,000#, s/n 0576164 ï BENFORD 2300YSHR, 4x4 Rotating Dumper, s/n SLBDRN0ZEX12HJ006 ï `06 WALDON SM-250 Self Propelled Broom, s/n 30975-12

PortableAirCompressorandArrow Board: INGERSOLLRAND P185WJD, 185CFM Portable Air Compressor ï ARROWMASTER 5 Portable Solar Arrow Board, s/n 03034017

Dump Trucks: `92 MACK RD690SX T/A ï `87 AUTOCAR Tri-Axle ï `86 AUTOCAR T/Aï `87

UPCOMING SPECIALSECTIONS

ISSUE 14 Wheel Loaders

AdClosingDate June22,2023

PublishingDate July5,2023

ISSUE 16 Backhoes

AdClosingDate July20,2023

PublishingDate August2,2023

ISSUE 18 Utility Construction

AdClosingDate August17,2023

PublishingDate August30,2023

ISSUE 20 Off-Road Trucks

AdClosingDate September14,2023

PublishingDate September27,2023

ISSUE 22 Crawler Loaders, Dozers

AdClosingDate October12,2023

PublishingDate October25,2023

Selling for the estate of the late John F. McAuliffe

John McAuliffe operated his business, McAuliffe Asphalt Paving in the Lehigh Valley for the past 60 years. He was a pioneer in the paving business in the Lehigh Valley and helped many get started in a business of their own. Respected and admired by his peers,

2005 Ingersoll Rand DD24 Vibratory Roller

2003 Ingersoll Rand DD24 Vibratory Roller

1995 Ingersoll Rand DD65 Vibratory Roller

2008 Ingersoll Rand 185CFM Air Compressor

2003 Ingersoll Rand 90CFM Air Compressor

2004 Ingersoll Rand 90CFM Air Compressor

Smith 100CFM Air Compressor

2013 Kubota L3560HST Tractor Loader 4x4 500 hours

2002 Kubota L35 Loader/Backhoe 4x4

1997 Case 580: Extend Hoe Loader/Backhoe

1995 Caterpillar 416B Extend Hoe Loader/Backhoe

2013 Bobcat E35 Mini Excavator

2014 Bobcat E45 Mini Excavator

1994 John Deere 490E Excavator

2006 New Holland F185 Skidloader

2005 New Holland LS160 Skidloader With Bucket

1989 Caterpillar 953 Loader

1990 Caterpillar 953 Loader

1981 Fiat Allis 65-B Motor Grader

2006 Brush Bandit 12" Chipper

1997 Brush Bandit 6" Chipper

1979 26' Storage Trailer

30' Aluminum Storage Trailer

1981 53" Storage Trailer

40' Brown Storage Trailer

40' Gindy Aluminum Storage Trailer

ExMark 48" Walk Behind Mower

License# AY-000243-L Mark Akins, President Joel M. Gavaletz, Auctioneer 484-239-3273 geyerauctions.com