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May 31, 2017 • Vol. LV • No. 11 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215-885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215-885-2910
Country Salutes Army With National Museum By Brenda Ruggiero CEG CORRESPONDENT
Plasterer Equipment’s Eric Parker Retires...24
Stephenson Equipment Hosts LeeBoy Training...34
Ransome CAT Hosts One Day Sale, GPS Demo...44
Table of Contents.................... 4 Truck & Trailer Section.... 55-61 Recycling Section............ 65-89 Attachment & Parts Section...... ...................................... 101-105 Auction Section............ 110-121 Business Calendar.............. 116 Advertisers Index................ 122
When the more than 60,000-sq.-ft. main gallery is complete, it will house more than 1,500 artifacts dating from Colonial times to the present day.
The National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) is currently being built in Fort Belvoir, Va., within 30 minutes of Washington, D.C. At present, the Army is the only branch of the military without a national museum. According to the museum’s website, it “will serve as the capstone of the Army Museum Enterprise and provide the only comprehensive portrayal of Army history and traditions. The National Army Museum will celebrate the selfless service and sacrifice of [more than] 30 million men and women who have worn the Army uniform since 1775. The Museum will be a technological marvel incorporating the latest advances in museum exhibits while providing advanced educational opportunities that will capture the attention of visitors old and young. As the Army’s national landmark, the Museum will honor United States Soldiers — past, present, and future — and provide an interactive educational experience explaining the Army’s role in creating and defending our nation, as well as the Army’s social initiatives and contributions for more than 240 years.” The main building of the museum will be approximately 186,000 sq. ft., and will display selections from thousands of pieces from the Army Art Collection as well as the Army’s collection of artifacts, documents and images. The museum also will reportedly feature an Experiential Learning Center and host a variety of outdoor experiences. see ARMY page 98
The National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) is currently being built in Fort Belvoir, Va., within 30 minutes of Washington, D.C.
NYC’s Major Projects Have New Requirements A measure that will require contractors to retain construction superintendents for all major projects at buildings over three stories is among the 14 pieces of legislation signed into law May 10 by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Several are related to construction safety and construction cranes. “Today we have a mix of bills that improve transparency and public access to information,
help create a more equitable and accessible city, increase construction safety, as well as bills involving the web portal used by vendors who do business with the city of New York,” de Blasio said. “I would like to thank Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the sponsors of these bills for continuing the fight for transparency, equity, accessibility, and safety for all New Yorkers.”
The speaker said the City Council “is proud to support our local vendors and emergency personnel, among the many other residents who will be positively impacted by the legislation being signed this afternoon. Whether it is the construction workers gaining proper safety oversight for their work zones or the parents of small children who will now be equipped with see NYC page 111