States Opening Infrastructure Wallet Projects to Improve Highway

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

Safety, Efficiency Increase Across Country

Funding for transportation projects through the bipartisan IIJA act is starting to flow at the state level. The amount of funding being doled depends on the state, its size and how much of a priority it puts on its infrastructure programs. Tracking the flow of funds, ARTBA reported 19 states have approved 24 measures. That equates to $13.5 billion in new transportation revenue during the first five months of 2023. Other states are considering upping their see INFRASTRUCTURE page 86

8 PA. TO REPAIR THREE AGING DAM/LOCK SYSTEMS ON OHIO RIVER

More than $857 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will help fund the repair of Pennsylvania’s three aging locks on the upper Ohio River to prevent failures that could result in a halt to river traffic.

14 PAT DICICCO, EAGLE POWER SALES REPRESENTATIVE, PASSES AWAY

With tremendous sadness, Eagle Power & Equipment announced the sudden passing of a beloved member of their company, Pat DiCicco. To his coworkers, Mr. DiCicco had always been a constant warm presence.

18 WOODS CRW HOLDS MECALAC DEMONSTRATION EVENT IN PA.

Woods CRW held a Mecalac demonstration event June 8, 2023, in Carlisle, Pa. Contractors from across the central Pennsylvania region were given the opportunity to see each Mecalac product put through its paces.

22 ANDERSON EQUIPMENT SHOWCASES MECALAC IN BRIDGEVILLE, PA.

Mecalac,aglobaldesigner,manufactureranddistributorofcompactconstruction equipment, recently signed Anderson Equipment Company as its authorized dealer serving Western Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia.

30 GROFF TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE TEAM

Groff Tractor & Equipment assembled a new executive team that will lead an extensive, strategic rebranding initiative following the recent acquisition of several John Deere Construction & Forestry locations throughout Pennsylvania.

34 MONROE TRACTOR HIRES NEW SERVICE MANAGER, MORE TO TEAM

Monroe Tractor has announced three new hires: Ben Huey, Nathan Pratt and Andy Palmer. Also, BJ Grant has joined the Monroe Tractor team as service manager of its Syracuse, N.Y., location.

36 Highway Equipment Company Holds 90th Anniversary Event

When customers visit any of Highway Equipment Company’s seven locations, they’ll likely see a sign with an abbreviated version of the company’s mission statement; Solution Partners, Urgent About Uptime, and A Joy to Work With.

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WIRTGEN MACHINES REHABILITATE CIRCUIT DE SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS

The challenging Spa-Francorchamps race track in Belgium was rehabilitated with the aim of enhancing its attractiveness to spectators and, above all, of improving the safety of racing drivers.

46 BOMAG

Raises Money During Conexpo For Construction Angels

Construction Angels was founded by Kristi Gibbs and its mission is to provide immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to the children and spouse left behind when a construction worker has a fatality on the job site.

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Palfinger Opens North American Hq Outside Chicago

Palfinger’s new regional headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., is strategically positioned for its centrally coordinated market, first-class sales and service training center, attractive labor market and excellent international accessibility.

90 JESCO, RUTGERS TO INTRODUCE ATHLETES TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

JESCO, a John Deere, Wirtgen Group, Ditch Witch and Topcon dealer in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and New England region, and Rutgers Athletics announced a new partnership.

96 CRATOS OFFERS ITS SOLUTION TO HELP COMBAT LABOR ISSUES

Labor shortages remain a primary concern in the construction industry, including demolition contractors. According to the Associated General Contractors of America’s (AGC) 2023 Construction Outlook National Survey.

98 SKANSKA, AGC CREATE TASK FORCE TO REDUCE EMISSIONS

Skanska USA, one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, announced it has co-created the newly formed Associated General Contractors of America Task Force on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting.

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98 ASV CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY AT ITS GRAND RAPIDS, MINN., FACILITY

ASV, an industry-leading brand of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, celebrates 40 years of innovative product design this year for its anniversary.

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62 MECALAC OFFERS COMPACT WHEELED EXCAVATORS TO NORTH AMERICA

66 HEVI ELECTRIC WHEEL LOADERS PROVIDE FULL-SHIFT UPTIME

66 TERAN UNVEILS BKT992K-SNR BUCKET FOR CONSTRUCTION, MINING JOBS

68 FERGUSON EQUIPMENT FILLS NEED WITH NEW HIGH LIFT KIT

68 VOLVO LAUNCHES IMPROVED L350H WHEEL LOADER IN NORTH AMERICA

70 NEW TECH AVAILABLE FOR DEVELON -7 SERIES WHEEL LOADERS

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