tem that will improve regional connectivity and generate economic development in relatively isolated areas. Corridor Q (Route 460) will provide residents with better access to healthcare, improved travel times and increased interstate commerce opportunities.
Corridor Q will extend from the Kentucky state line to existing U.S. Route 460 in the town of Grundy, Va.
The massive undertaking means workers taking on many challenges including cutting see CORRIDOR page 50
The supply shortages hitting the cement and concrete sector are consistent with nationwide construction materials bottlenecks, but are more severe in certain parts of the country. The Portland CementAssociation (PCA) reports shortages in 18 states and attributes the issue to increases in global product demand and residential construction here at home.Supply-chain issues have long plagued the construction industry, dating back to before the
Increased global demand is another reason for shortages in both cement and concrete nationwide.
MILESTONE ENGINE REBUILD Brothers Equipment Co., the exclusive of Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, recently
Ray Parker has joined Monroe Syracuse,
LiuGong NorthAmerica is welcoming Bristol, Pa.-based Modern Group Ltd. to its growing dealer lineup. Founded in 1946, the company has become a premium industrial equipment distributor and service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Robert H. Finke & Sons held a three-day customer appreciation event at its facility in Selkirk, N.Y., on Sept. 8 to 10. Customers were invited to stop by, eat lunch, enjoy product displays and more.
Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI) held its second annual Public Works Equipment Show & Extravaganza Sept. 15, 2022, in Harrisburg, Pa. The show drew crews from many local public works departments.
LeeBoy personnel and local dealer W.I. Clark joined American Pavement Specialist on a job site in Danbury, Conn., to celebrate the new LeeBoy 8520B special edition Raised on Blacktop heavy-commercial asphalt paver.
Tenna, a construction technology platform, announced the addition of Karen Wuerfl as chief operating officer. Wuerfl is a senior operations and technology leader who has spent her entire career in the construction industry.
Last year’s N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo returned after a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19 and was a huge success, due to attendees and exhibitors.
Inspired by the best-selling children’s book, “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site,” Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld tell the story of Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer and Excavator.
Equipment Corporation of America announced John Hayes has been named director of business development and Mike Roberts assumed the position of branch manager at ECA Jacksonville, effective Sept. 1, 2022.
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Tracey Road Equipment, founded in 1976, has long been known as one of the most diverse and fastest growing truck and equipment distributors in New York State.
Well known for its wide variety of equipment, Tracey Road uniquely offers the Daimler truck franchise along with some of the most respected earthmoving, road building and aggregate equipment manufacturers available.Headquartered in East Syracuse, the company recently added 35,000 sq. ft. to its previously existing 75,000 sq. ft. facility. Guests will have an opportunity to see the newly expanded location at the company’s Oct. 6 open
“Thehouse.expansion is going to help every aspect of Tracey Road,” said Scott Thayer, Compact Sales Manager. “It doesn’t matter who it is, everyone is seeing extreme increases in equipment sales, in parts and in service. In order to keep up with that, we had to add mechanics and we had to add space.
The sales team and manufacturers will be available at Tracey Road’s open house, scheduled for Oct. 6 at the newly expanded East Syracuse location. In addition to the “latest and greatest of what Tracey Road has to offer,” including new products and services, guests also will enjoy live music and food as well as be entered to win door prizes.Pre-register for the open house www.traceyroad.com/open-house/.at
Especially on the compact side of things. A lot of times [a small excavator] might be the customer’s only machine, and if they can’t get that up and running in a timely fashion, they don’t have another machine to fall back on. That’s where this new addition is going to help, in facilitating quicker turnaround times.”The expanded location also will create career opportunities, adding over 300 jobs across New York. Tracey Road has also opened a teaching facility for high school juniors and seniors in partnership with the BOCES program that works to help educate local students, while building connections with the future workforce.
“We provide a teaching facility for high school juniors and seniors for the diesel tech
Not only are the new Hitachi excavators now available for purchase from Tracey Road, they also are available for rent as part of the company’s vast rental offerings.
Seen here is the exterior of the expanded parts shop. Tracey Road Equipment represents a wide assortment of equipment by well-known manufacturers.
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc., the exclusive Cat dealer of Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, recently celebrated its 100th gas compression engine rebuild at the new Engine Rebuild Center (ERC) in Ebensburg, Pa.
The 100th engine, a Cat G3516B, is owned by Repsol, a global multi-energy company that is leading the energy transition with its ambition of achieving zero net emissions by 2050.As one of the first companies to send engines to the ERC, Repsol has seen 17 gas compression engine rebuilds completed by Cleveland Brothers at the facility.
The ERC, a gas engine and component rebuild center, opened in 2020. This facility supports the largest Cat gas compression engines, including G3300 to G3600 models. Engines received at the facility are disassembled down to the bare block, inspected and rebuilt. Capabilities include rebuilding to a true Cat zero-hour engine or another custom rebuild, following original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.“An engine rebuild is a cost-effective way for customers to transform existing engines back to original specifications, efficiency and performance,” said Vince Meinert, Cleveland Brothers vice president
of energy & transportation. “We are grateful our customers, like Repsol, trust our knowledge and expertise with their engine rebuilds because of our commitment to quality and our quick turnaround time which, in turn, ensures uptime.”The165,000-sq.-ft. ERC was designed using the latest technology and innovations for quality and process control, contamination control, advanced employee training and safety. The facility is equipped with specific tooling used to rebuild and test large bore gas compression engines, blocks, crankshafts, turbos, cylinder heads and other components.
Ray Parker has joined Monroe Tractor at its Syracuse, N.Y., location.
Parker will serve Monroe’s 12-county territory throughout south, central and northern New York. He will focus on building relationships with current and new customers in the road building and pit and quarry equipment
Monroe’sindustries.Wirtgen Group product line covers Vogele pavers, Hamm rollers, Wirtgen mills and Kleemann crushers and breakers.
Parker previously worked for Sonsray Machinery, one of the largest Case Construction dealership on the west coast. He held a hybrid position as parts/service representative, Bomag representative and a Tiger Mower representative. Prior to his employment with Sonsray, he retired from a 16-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard and worked his way up to chief machin-
ery“Itechnician.lookforward to applying my machinery knowledge and discipline I acquired in the Coast Guard and the sales abilities I learned at Sonsray to the technical and intense world of road builders and aggregate producers. I am excited to meet and assist Monroe’s customers and believe with my work ethic and a quote I live by — ‘You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take’— I can be a great asset to current and new customers”, said Parker.
“Ray joins Monroe Tractor at the right time and for all the right reasons”, said Mark Wisniewski, Syracuse branch manager. “I believe Ray will succeed at Monroe because he has the talent, work ethic and the support from our knowledgeable and talented staff.For more information, visit monroetractor.com.
Each step of this rebuild process, from the cleaning of parts to the testing of the completed engine, is performed at the highest of Caterpillar standards by trained technicians, the company said.
The ERC also features two large horsepower gas engine dynos that test every gas engine model up to a G3616 under full load. All of these capabilities allow Cleveland Brothers to rebuild gas engines with quality and reliability and provide aggressive and efficient turnaround times.
For more information or to request a tour of the Cleveland Brothers ERC, call 814/471-1710 or visit www.ClevelandBrothers.com.
LiuGong North America is welcoming Bristol, Pa.-based Modern Group Ltd. to its growing dealer lineup.
Founded in 1946, the company has become a premium industrial equipment distributor and service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region, with eight locations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.Modern Group President and CEO Paul Farrell said LiuGong’s excellent reputation for quality equipment and service, along with its team of experienced, responsive industry professionals were key reasons for the partnership.
“We feel that LiuGong is poised for more great things as they continue to develop share of the U.S. market,” Farrell said. “We look forward to being a part of what we believe will be a very successful relationship for our two companies for many years to come.”
LiuGong North America President Andrew Ryan welcomed Modern Group to the dealer network.
“Modern Group will play a pivotal role within our growth both in this region and for our dealer network,” Ryan said. “We are thankful that we have reached this agreement and look forward to working with them moving forward.”
Modern Group is an employee-owned company that strives to provide world class sales and service assistance for forklift, recycling, construction, arborist, generator, dock and door applications.
LiuGong North America Director of Material Handling Jared Ward said Modern Group will play an integral role in its dealer lineup.“Modern Group is an established heavy equipment distributor in Mid-Atlantic with a stellar reputation for service,” Ward said. “They be a vital part of our dealer network in the region moving forward.”
Modern Group has more than 220 employees, 150 of which are technicians, and serves a wide variety of industries, including residential and commercial tree service, land clearing, materials processing, heavy construction, pre-cast, ports, warehouse, hospital and facility maintenance.
For more information, visit www.moderngroup.com/ and www.liugongna.com/.
Ray Parker
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Robert H. Finke & Sons held a three-day customer appreciation event at its facility in Selkirk, N.Y., on Sept. 8 to 10.
On Thursday and Friday, customers were invited to stop by, eat lunch, enjoy product displays, compete in an excavator rodeo, talk to factory representatives, let the kids explore an obstacle course designed just for them and catch up with friends and fellow contractors. The celebration culminated with a big event on Saturday that included a hog roast, raw bar, ice cream and fried dough bar, and live entertainment.
Robert H. Finke & Sons Inc. is one of the New York Capital Region premier equipment distributors who represents some of the most recognized manufacturers in the industry, including Wirtgen, Kobelco, Bobcat, Doosan, just to name a few. Its reputation for dependable service and support and a commitment to a massive late model rental fleet has put it in the enviable position of being the primary equipment supplier to some of the premier contractors in the area, the company said. CEG
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Hunter Rigging Corp., in Hunter, N.Y., brought this vintage Mack tractor to the event.
Robert H. Finke & Sons has been a Kobelco distributor for multiple decades and supplies some of New York’s largest contractors. (L-R) are Jared Finke of Robert H. Finke & Sons, and John Konkoski, Dave Donneral and Greg Dainey, all of Kobelco.
R.H. Finke & Son’s expansive facility in Selkirk, N.Y., just south of Albany, is recognized as one of the most modern and technologically advanced facilities in the region.
Robert H. Finke & Sons is the exclusive importer of the ShoulderMaster road widener attachment paver from Australia. ShoulderMaster displayed its new model 1500, which features a new screed specifically engineered for the U.S. market. Representing ShoulderMaster at the appreciation event were Craig Pinson and Ashleigh Pinson.
A two-time Eastern Regional champion who has earned 11 regional event titles, multiple Jeg’s All-Star berths and three NHRA National Event titles, John Finke —along with his current driver, Jackie Fricke — poses with his NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster. Since joining Finke Racing, Fricke has earned many firsts, including a Jegs All-Star Championship and Regional Championship. She also is a multiple time NHRA National and Regional event winner.
To accommodate its heavy highway and municipal customers, Finke offers every form of traffic control device imaginable.
Don Fiacco (R) takes a moment to catch up with one of the Capital Region’s leading contractors: Chris Distefano, chief operating officer of Harrison & Burrowes.
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Hamm 3412P, 2012, 84” vibratory padfoot compactor, EROPS w/ heat & A/C, 1,200HMR $82,500
Cat 815F, 2006, EROPS cab, 12’4” S-Blade w/ tilt, new paint job, very good condition, 9,400 HMR $195,000
Hamm GRW-5 Pneumatic Roller, 1994, Deutz Diesel, ROPS Canopy, (9) Ea. 7.50-15C1 Tires $15,500 (4) Cat 825C’s, 1981-1990, EROPS, S-blade w/tilt, all work ready From $79,500
Rammax Walk Behind Rollers, over 25 in stock, lever & remote $4,000 to $10,000 (8) Sheepsfoot, 48" and 60", double drum & single drum, tow type $4,000 - $6,500
Volvo A40, 1998, 40 tons, 10991 hrs, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, 29 cy cap. sideboards, tailgate (currently off work), work ready $127,500
Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 395 hp, 6WD, A/C, 29.5R25, working everyday $145,000
Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 11,000 hrs, 6WD, 20.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 29 cy cap., 6/06 hitch rebuilt .$115,000
Volvo A40, 1995, 40 tons, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, tailgate, work ready $115,000
Volvo A35C, 1998, 35 tons, 6WD, 26.5R25 tires, approx 7,000 hrs, good condition $147,500
Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5x25, A/C, P/S trans, working everyday on jobsites . . . .$87,500
Cat 336EL, 2012, 33.5” TBG pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 6,700 HMR, work ready $162,500
Cat 336FL, 2015, 33.5” TBG Pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 4,300
HMR, work ready $224,500 Komatsu PC220LC-8 Longreach, 2011, Young Boom/Stick 60’ reach, 3,500 HMR $179,000
Kobelco SK210LC, 2007, Q/C, aux hyd, 31.5” TBG Pads, 3,900 HMR $72,500
Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 26 cy, working everyday on jobsites . . $89,000
Volvo A30C, 1996, 30 tons, 11,000 hrs, 296 hp, 6WD, 23.5R25, 21 cy cap, A/C, P/S trans, works everyday $122,500
Cat D5NXL, 2006, 10’ PAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 22” Pads, 4,100 HMR $82,000
Cat 613C Water Wagon, 1994, 5000 gal drop tank, ROPS, spray heads $49,500
Cat 621F, 1996, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x2, very good condition
Cat 621E, 1989, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x29, very nice CALL
Cat D6NLGP, 2008, VPAT Blade, Drawbar, 33” Pads, 9,900 HMR $87,500
Cat D6NLGP, 2014, Foldable VPAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 7,200 HMR $142,500
Komatsu D155AX-6, 2007, Sigma S-U Blade, 4-bbl Single Shank Ripper, 8,400 HMR $229,500
Cat D6TXW, 2013, 13’6” VPAT 28” 7,300 $152,500
Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI) held its second annual Public Works Equipment Show & Extravaganza Sept. 15, 2022, in Harrisburg, Pa. Held at the LCBC Harrisburg Church, not far from SEI’s headquarters, the show drew crews from many local public works departments.
“We’re holding this event to showcase a wide array of equipment and to thank our municipal customers” said Josh Reed, public works product manager of SEI. “We want to support our municipal customers and make sure we show them a number of options for their equipment and truck needs.
“We are very excited to have 350 attendees today,” he said. “Alot of public works departments from 8 to 10 surrounding counties.”
While this was SEI’s second annual Public Works Equipment Show & Extravaganza event, Reed sees it continuing in the years ahead.
A large crowd congregates for lunch during SEI’s second annual Public Works Equipment Show & Extravaganza.
Mission BBQ prepared a delicious lunch for attendees of SEI’s second annual Public Works Equipment Show & Extravaganza.
Monroe Municipal Truck Equipment showcased its wares during the event, which included a box spreader that attracted some attention here.
A JCB backhoe serves refreshments during the event.
A crowd gathers around JCB, LeeBoy/Rosco, Bandit equipment and more at the show.
“It’s a nice touch point and nice way to really show off our product lines to public works departments,” he said. “I just want to thank everybody for coming out and spending the time and talking with the Stephenson employees as well as all the vendors we have.And giving feedback to us of how we can help.”
Rick Debroisse, branch manager of MJR Equipment, a division of Stephenson Equipment, echoed Reed’s enthusiasm.“Obviously, we nailed the weather again two years in a row and that is not easy to do,” he said. “Here is another tremendous turnout for MJR and Stephenson Equipment.”
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Mark Peden (L), sales territory manager, and David Carvin Jr., program engineer, both of Force America, discussed their company’s line of innovative electronic spreader controls designed for winter maintenance. Larry Faidley (L), municipal sales manager, and Nate Weaver, regional sales manager, both of J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, Somerset, Pa., were eager to discuss their company’s extensive product lines with public works departments and their crews. A Massey Ferguson 5711 tractor holds court at SEI’s second annual Public Works Equipment Show & Extravaganza. Rob Phillips (L) and Todd Stritzel, both regional sales managers of Henderson Products Inc., are ready to talk truck bodies at the show. A Peterbilt truck and a Rogers trailer provided a comfortable place for attendees to relax during the event. Stephenson Equipment Inc. (SEI) held its second annual Public Works Equipment Show & Extravaganza Sept. 15, 2022, in Harrisburg, Pa.
The construction industry had 375,000 job openings in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 22,000 last month and are up 38,000 from the same time last Constructionyear.workers quit their jobs at a faster rate than they were laid off or discharged for the 17th consecutive month in “ThoughJuly.we may have collectively experienced peak inflation, it is poised to remain unusually elevated for months to come,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban secutiveopeningsableToday’sasingBasu.“Manyfactorswillkeeppriceshigh,includ-energycrisesinEuropeandChinaaswelladearthofavailableskilledworkers.JOLTSreleaseisreceivingconsider-attentionbecausemanyhopedthatjobwoulddecreaseforthesecondcon-monthinJuly.“Thatdidnotcometopass,”saidBasu.
“Economywide, job openings bounced back in July and remain more than 60 percent above pre-pandemic levels. According to ABC’s Construction Confidence Index, the share of contractors who expect to increase their staffing levels over the next half year remains elevated but has declined in recent months.As long as the supply of labor remains inadequate to meet the demand for workers, the industry
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“Economywide, job openings bounced back in July and remain more than 60 percent above pre-pandemic levels.”
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Recently, LeeBoy personnel and local dealer W.I. Clark joinedAmerican Pavement Specialist on a job site in Danbury, Conn., to celebrate the new LeeBoy 8520B special edition Raised on Blacktop heavycommercial asphalt paver.
LeeBoy, along with design help from the Stanley family of American Pavement Specialists based in Danbury, Conn., created this new user-friendly special edition that makes long days on a hard job site a little easier for its operator and team.
“I think this has been a big success because the Stanleys helped design it with the operator in mind,” said Kristi Harris, of LeeBoy. “They came down to our facility and said, ‘we spend more time on the back of this paver than we do in our own beds.’ They worked with our engineers and helped build this package. I think people are buying it equally for the appearance and convenience package but also because of what Raised on Blacktop stands for.Amulti-generational contractor, family-owned business.”
Bill Stanley of American Pavement Specialists said, “We have been with LeeBoy for about 30 years, we have had pretty much every model they have ever made, which is
quite a few. They keep getting better, but this 8500 series machine revolutionized our industry. LeeBoy was the first one to come out with a machine in this compact size that could do everything that a highway machine could do. Speed, agility and quality. The 8520B paver is the Raised on Blacktop Special Edition. This machine can do everything.”
This special LeeBoy 8520B paver was given new bells and whistles for the Raised on Blacktop edition. The paver
features a stylish gray paint scheme, red operators’ seat embroidered with the Raised on Blacktop logo, Raised on Blacktop decal, carbon-fiber embellished wing decal, a largerAmerican flag decal, weather-proof ticket/phone box, various shovel/rake carrier options, engraved serialized badge and an optional custom lighting package. This special edition is a tribute to the movement of Raised
An American Pavement Specialist truck dumps asphalt into the new Raised on Blacktop 9-ton hopper of the 8520B paver. (L-R) are Bryce Davis, Jimmy Harkins, Victor Gomes, Epifanio Canales, Bill Stanley, Matt Stanley, Brian Bieller, Kristi Harris, James Garron and Josh Stanley. (L-R) are Josh, Matt and Bill Stanley, all of American Pavement Specialists. LEEBOY
pandemic.Butthe
concrete market in particular has been hit hard as a result of several factors.
Today, cement mix is in short supply creating problems reported in areas such as northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio
Some contractors are estimating double the cost of completing projects while others report delays in scheduling that mean the loss of state funding.
According to a report by wpta21.com the shortage is causing backups for contractors relying on concrete mixers to make the concrete.
The mixers are limited in how much product they can supply for lack of ingredients.
“The concrete shortage is showing no signs of letting up anytime soon,” reported the Indiana television station.That situation is causing continued delays for both major local construction projects and home improvements.InEvanston, Ill., Kelvin Co. owners Paul and Kimberly Boynton report that increasing demand for concrete, coupled with the supply chain issues, have affected their business.
The concrete shortage causing backups this year is attributed to cement mixer availability. The mixers are limited in how much product they can supply because of a lack of ingredients.
They told Evanston RoundTable that a local IUOE strike this summer slowed down work all over the Chicago area, including their customer territory.
A built-up demand for concrete on priority highway projects has hit an already-sluggish supply chain and forced suppliers to cut production.
Kelvin’s concrete supplier Ozinga served notice it had to close plants on Saturdays.
By late summer, the plant had started taking fewer orders and limited the amount of concrete customers could order.
“We need to pump the brakes in order not to put ourselves in a position of running out of material midpour,” Justin Ozinga said.
Companies in the Louisville, Ky., area were struggling to get enough cement this summer.RonHartman, vice president of sales of Ernst Concrete, told wdrb.com that the Louisville area was facing challenges in acquiring the material.
“Cement is the one thing you’ve got to have to make concrete,” said Hartman, vice president of sales. “There’s only so much of it being made right now, and the current demand is pushing supply to its limits.”
He said though the situation was serious, Ernst was not hit as hard as other companies.
“In our area, the issue is mainly due to one of the cement suppliers having a breakdown,” he reported back in May. “It’s caused issues with the people that were buying directly from them.”
Ernst is in a situation “where our suppliers are able to keep up with their commitments to us, which has allowed us to keep up with our commitments to our customers,” said Hartman.
He said his company has been able to keep up with demand but has been put on allocation. Patience is key.
“You may not get what you want when you want, but you are going to get it,” he said. “And that is the main thing right now. Just be patient, work with us and everybody in the industry. All the other producers are doing their best to work with everyone else.”
But other contractors expressed frustration in simply lining up
“It’sjobs.sohard to schedule jobs because we can’t get concrete,” said Miguel Hernandez, referring to residential pours.
“Not much we can do without a foundation, that’s for sure,” Billy Doelker, owner of Key Homes, told wdrb. “We’re being told there’s a cement shortage. Some concrete suppliers seem to be having more issues with it than others.”
He said historically, contractors could call today and get cement delivered the next day.
This summer, local contractors were having to schedule delivers five and six days out at a time.
Doelker said he was told to expect the situation to remain for the rest of 2022, but the local industry is hopeful things will turn around before
“Thisthen.isn’t going to last forever,” Hartman said. “Hopefully, it is short-term, and everybody’s doing their best to get everything going again.”
In Woodfield, Ohio, Amy Zwick, county engineer, met with commissioners in early September to discuss delays in a county road project because of higher material and fuel costs.The timesleaderonline.com reported that among bids received for the project was one set at 55 percent above the original estimate due to cost increases in fuel, asphalt and cement.Shesaid three stabilization projects were subject to delays because of the shortage.
“The biggest driving factor we think is cement shortage,” said Zwick. “So, cement producers are prioritizing ready-mix plants and any cement they are able to produce and ship are going to ready-mix plants first.”
As a result of the bid amount and the lack of funds to cover it, the county road project was not awarded.
A built-up demand for concrete on highway projects, which take priority in certain regions, has hit an already-sluggish supply chain and forced suppliers to cut cement production.
This summer, it was predicted that cement shortages would delay road projects“Traditionally,nationwide. concrete is fairly easy to line up on a project,” said Kyle Althoff, director of construction of Quality Concrete, Fargo, N.D.
But the traditionally easy-to-schedule task has been difficult this entire construction
“Cancelseason.pours, move them back, the schedule just kind of keeps walking in the wrong direction,” he told inforum.com, and the delays are affectingTheprojects.delays are what they are, said Dave Grausam, vice president of Kost Materials, who expects concrete paving projects along I-29 to take longer to complete.Grausam admitted that the company is “burning” through its backup cement supplies this summer, and said he fully expects slow-downs. “It will get done, but there will be delays.”Heexpects the cement shortage to start improving a little less than a year from now.
The PCA identified 18 states experiencing a short supply of cement, necessary to make concrete.
The shortages are forcing builders to scramble to be keep projects on schedule.
Edward Sullivan, vice president of economic research of the PCA said that the shortages are being felt “from Massachusetts to Florida with the exception of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.”
The widening swatch stretches as far west as the Mississippi River, “touching Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana,” he added. “California and Nevada are also affected.”Sullivan said in a Builder.com article all this must be looked at in the context of a strong economy.
“We assume the supply-chain improvement will be sticky. There are so many factors in place that that improvement will be relatively slow.”
He believes product demand will likely improve, “which implies inventories will remain lean.”
Right now, though, “about 43 percent of the major areas of U.S. consumption are under shortage conditions,” Sullivan said. “Each one of the areas impacted has shown an increase in demand or a heavy reliance on imports.”
Ongoing supply issues have builders exploring alternative strategies, including ordering early.
“We are having to order concrete 16 to 18 days in advance, when two to three days is typical,” said Tony Fitzgerald, vice president of purchasing of Morrison Homes. “And concrete block orders have to be made eight days in advance of Fitzgeraldneed.”isworking to establish a new foreign supply for his concrete suppliers.
“The material is available, it is a matter of obtaining the ships,” he said.
Tool and equipment app developer One-Key suggests taking a proactive approach to navigate the supply-chain crisis.
“These tactics may not eliminate supply issues, but they can limit the blast radius of setbacks, delays and shortages.”
Traditional onsite construction methods have established processes and systems throughout the industry, but delays and price surges have plagued the conventional building approach.“Contractors can significantly reduce costs and speed up their project timelines by trying innovative construction techniques, like offsite construction,” said One-Key.
Prefabricated construction methods in which project components are mass-produced, assembled and transported to the building site, offer immense potential for the current situation.Theprocess maximizes the use of materials by minimizing waste and reducing prices.
Offsite assembly, especially for mass-produced components, is quick and streamlined without the delays caused by inclement
Positiveweather.real-world results from prefabricated construction indicate that contractors could offer lower prices and faster turnaround times by utilizing prefab construction.
This is especially beneficial when used in conjunction with tools like building information modeling.
Many contractors have already begun adapting by placing orders months in advance.
Planning for one- to six-month delays can end up saving trouble in the long run because it allows contractors to create more reliable schedules, and it also makes additional delays lessTheselikely.advance orders may help suppliers plan accordingly, which could help the supply chain catch up down the road.
It is crucial for contractors in today’s construction industry to be straightforward about delays and setbacks due to supply-chain issues.
They need to be honest about how long a project will realistically take when offering estimates to potential clients, even if it is longer than they would prefer.
The reality is that virtually all construction projects are experiencing significant delays right now
Clients will ultimately be more satisfied when something is completed on time, even if that timeline is longer thanOfferingusual.
a client a realistic project timeline will dodge the need to have challenging conversations down the road when delays do inevitably occur, said One-Key.
“In fact, the No. 1 cause of construction project delays is a lack of upfront planning, which includes predicting likely obstacles such as supply chain delays.”
Contractors may need to brush up on their project planning skills in addition to communicating with clients about project expectations.
Similarly, it can be helpful to anticipate materials becoming unavailable during a project.
Working with clients to choose alternatives ahead of time can help prevent additional delays.
Green building techniques have become more popular over recent years, but they are more valuable today than ever.Contractors may want to consider appealing to nontraditional demographics to address the labor shortage.
Shifting recruiting strategies to cater to these groups could help attract more people to the industry’s many rewarding roles. CEG
Contractors can significantly reduce costs and speed up their project timelines by trying innovative construction techniques, such as prefab construction.
Dynapac’s newest range of highway class pavers and screeds built specifically for the North American Market includes four models of tractors, D30T – 10 ft. track; D30W – 10 ft. wheel; D25T – 8 ft. track; D25W – 8 ft. wheel; and two mod els of screeds Mat Master 16R (8 to 16 ft. screed); and Mat Master 20R (10 to 20 ft.).
Dynapac caters to its customers success across all continents with specific product and application solutions focused on their needs, according to the manufacturer. The North American pavers are designed with six core common principles to bring suc cess in every aspect.
ï Job Site Confidence
ï Low cost of ownership
ï High Quality Results
ï Maximum Uptime
ï High Productivity
ï Environment/Sustainability
From interstate highways, county roads to large commercial job sites, Dynapac’s latest generation of highway class pavers offer optimal solutions to high quality paving. High performance tractor design with focus on simplified smart paving technique, maximum uptime combined with award winning Mat Master Screeds offer high paving quality results.
The new generation of highway class pavers are optimal to provide high paving speeds for thin or thick layers. The track and wheel pavers are designed with max imum productivity and uptime for the customers.Hightransportation speeds, up to 10 mph, allows fast repositioning of the machine at the start or end of the day. iTrack ultra duty rubber track design offers reliable performance with enhanced wear life offering low maintenance costs.
Innovative Dynamic suspension con trol (DSC) on the wheel pavers offer enhanced tractive effort and high-quality results needed for highway paving with lower investment and maintenance costs, according to the manufacturer.
For thin overlays on highways, the Mat Master screeds are equipped with DiveStop and Active Screed Assist tech nique delivering high paving quality results regardless of material types. A double width (10 to 20 ft. or 8 to 16 ft.)
heavy duty screed design is highly suit able for paving highway, new construc tion or large commercial job sites with less number of passes.
The new pavers are built with dual independent tractor consoles for flexible working positions for the operator.
The Dynapac smart dashboard and HMI design on the tractor and screed allows the operator to be focused on the paving job during long paving hours, improving efficiency and productivity. The Dynapac PaveManager makes the paving process itself simpler and smarter.
There are several operators assist func tions such as FeedAssist, CleanAssist, ImpactAssist, DiveStop, LightAssist built-in so that the paving crew can maxi mize the paving time and focus on the job at hand.
The user-friendly swing out dash boards are equipped with toggle and rocker switches within easy reach, mak ing for an ergonomic and relaxed work ing day. The smart arrangement of switches combined with easy feel reduces the time to learn significantly. The learning time needed on Dynapac pavers is further reduced by making it a simplified operating concept.
Multiple choice of feed systems are customizable to the operator’s prefer ence. With new Dynapac highway paver range, operators can choose to pave the way they always paved without adding a learning curve. The feed system is designed to provide multiple options depending on the crew’s preference and paving scenarios.
ï Proportional Dual Sensor Mode — auger speed is controlled by ultrasonic sensors and conveyor follows the auger speedïProportional Quad Sensor Mode — auger and conveyor work independently with their own sensors
ï Flow Gate — optional flow gate for controlling the head of material
ï Set the paver quick to pave. Dynapac Clean assist and Fill Assist system helps to get started early and start paving. With smart options like Hydraulic Tunnel extensions, the auto lube system reduces
on Blacktop, created by Matt Stanley. Born into a family of pavers, Matt grew in the industry and wanted to connect with this community. His father, Bill, and the Stanley family startedAmerican Pavement Specialists in
“My1992.dad didn’t start with much, but he always had a big vision for what youseetoday,”saidMatt,theyoungest of Bill’s four sons. “Growing up all of the brothers were working with dad. That made work fun. That’s a big part of how Raised on Blacktop started.We always had shiny red trucks super clean with good branding and a nice logo.“Even before social media and today’s age of branding, this was always important to dad. The kids at school always wanted t-shirts and sweatshirts from our company. We were well known locally. My brother started a Facebook page to share our work and our shiny trucks. Then we got on to Instagram and built a good following; around55thousandnow.Weareinternation ally known for our quality, hard work and clean equipment.
“Once Instagram got a lot of traction, I wanted to create a brand around our busi ness, not only to market ourselves to other companies, but to the kids that want to sup port us and show us love but don’t have a
parking lot for us to pave. So how do I get theminvolvedinwhatwearedoing?Bycre ating Raised on Blacktop. I started creating merchandise to sell online and then that took fire throughout the industry.”
Raised on Blacktop not only has this new commemorative paver from LeeBoy,butitalsooffersawidevariety of merchandise such as hats, shirts and even baby onesies.
“The paving industry is competitive among contractors, so I wanted to cre ate a brand that could represent every one, not only me and my brothers. Therearealotofotherkidsinthecoun try just like me and didn’t realize that until I got on Instagram and Facebook. I’d say most of these paving businesses are family owned and run businesses. You have a crew of family and friends; that’s how paving crews are built. That’showRaisedonBlacktopbecame to be,” said Matt.
“WewanttothankLeeBoyfordoing this. We were about two years into Raised on Blacktop when they reached out to us. Jim Harkin, our LeeBoy rep resentative, said they wanted a special edition project to represent the hard working families of our industry, and what better way to do that than a Raised on Blacktop Special Edition. CEG
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High Performance, Quality Results CP100II the standard for lifecycle mat With a powerful 100 horsepower an array of and the class-leading Carlson single slide screed, it’s easy to see why the CP100II is the ideal choice for heavy-duty commercial
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.
This massive endeavor is composed of several smaller jobs, each of which would be significant projects on their own. The length of the entire project will be 14.2 mi.
The current roads in this region are mountainous, two-lane roads. Constructing these final segments of Corridor Q in Virginia will provide a safer alternative and will reduce travel time.
through mountains and relocating the dirt and rock into support for the new highway. Corridor Q will provide a safer two-lane highway with truck climbing lanes. Workers will use large-scale equipment to move more than 15 million cu. yds. of material in just three years on a 2-mi. construction segment, Poplar Creek Phase B.
Corridor Q also has challenged engineers, field workers and planners alike as they built the tallest bridge in the state (Route 460 Connector Phase 1), will soon build the second tallest bridge in the state (Poplar Creek Phase B), built the deepest segmented, precast box culvert (Poplar Creek Phase A) in Virginia and will construct the deepest earth cut in the state (Poplar Creek Phase B).
This massive endeavor is composed of several smaller jobs, each of which would be a significant project on its own. The estimated cost for the entire 14.2-mi. project will be around $750 million.
• Route 460 Connector Phase I (approximately 1 mi.). Opened to traffic November 2020. Included construction of the tallest bridge in Virginia. Cost: $121 million.
CORRIDOR from page 1 see CORRIDOR page 94
Corridor Q (Route 460) will provide residents with better access to healthcare, improved travel times and increased interstate commerce opportunities.
daily maintenance time and allows for more productive paving time.
ï Fast Machine Clean up time. Easy clean ing with the integrated emulsion spray equipment with tank and hose reel and a ded icated cleaning assist mode for conveyor, auger and screed. With the smallest front conveyor cover (<10 in.) in the market the cleaning of hopper has never been this easy.
ï Heat up the screed fast and efficient. Get ready to pave with shorter heating-up times. Dynapac heat control box is a multi-zone heat control with fail-safe heating design. This keeps the screed heated at the right time at the right temperature. When working with different materials operators always have the choice of selecting the right temperature needed for job. The heat control system is designed to provide nonstop fail-safe heating to screed. With two heating modes — Heat Boost and Eco Mode’ — the preferred heating method is always at your fin gertip. The Heat Boost mode heats the screed fast to get you going during the cold mornings. The ECO mode keeps the heat uniform across the screed saving fuel.
The new generation of highway class pavers are optimal to pro vide high paving speeds for thin or thick layers. The track and wheel pavers are designed with maximum productivity and uptime for the customers.
level technology in providing traction to wheel pavers. When the wheels are working on soft and/or uneven sur faces there is always ground contact for drive wheels with no spinning. This maximizes the traction and avoids uneven screed movement while running over objects cre ating perfect mat quality.
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The key components of this machine have been proven in the field for many decades.The powertrain, strong steel structures combined with ultra-heavy-duty ground engag ing and wear parts design makes the paver highly reliable, according to the manufacturer.
The Dynapac Mat Master screed with stable design never lets you down in achieving your productivity and quality. iTrack — The strong Dynapac iTrack system offers longer track life combined with smart detract sys tem ensures continuous and trouble-free operation. Unique Track system design with box frame design reduces the cost of upkeep and maintenance significantly.
Mat Master screeds avoid bending or torsion with unique double extension system, which will have a direct quality output of the paved mat. High pre-compaction is achieved with the heavy weight screed design.
ï Dynapac fail-safe multizone heat control system ensures perfect quality mat with consistent heat distribu tion throughout the complete working width for screed plates and end-gates.
ï Precise Screed adjustment with Anti Drift Technology: Screed functions are activated by positive lock thread mechanism avoiding the need of constant screed adjustment while paving.
ïAvoid Bump/Marks in the Mat with Smart Solutions: Avoid bumps and marks in the paved mat with the hydraulic Safe Impact System and the Dynapac DiveStop technology.
ï Even and Smooth Mat: Dynapac DiveStop combined with Active Screed Assist technology easily handles tricky mixes and thin layer paving.
ï The Dynamic Suspension Control (DSC) is next
ï Anti Segregation Auger system offers is the largest diameter (17-in.) and slimmest drive chain box providing homogeneous mix
One of the key drivers with new highway class paver design is to reduce customers total cost of operation. The main wear parts on the new range of pavers such as push rollers, conveyor and auger wear parts designed to extend the wear part life. Unique U-shape screed plate designed for longer usable life.
Enhanced ground engaging parts life is achieved by the super duty design of tracks and wheels system offering long intervals between rebuild, saving time and money. The iTRack track tensioning system keeps optimal track tension in forward and reverse. Losing track tension is near impossible with our intelligent track tension sensing system, while working on gravels and soft materials, the intelligent track tension sensing system alerts and stops the paver if inadequate tension to the tracks.
Night paving is made easy with a Flicker-free Generator system design that allows to directly connect the night-lights to the paver quick and easy. The need of renting external generators and plugs are removed.
Dynapac highway class pavers are equipped with ECO-Mode engine technology for lower fuel consump tion and smart design allows to operate the paver at low est possible engine RPM. Screed heating also is possible with either ECO Zonal heating consuming less power and fuel saving money for customers. Mat Master screeds are designed to handle variety of mixes like poly mer modified, rubberized asphalt, WMA and SMA etc.
For more information, visit www.dynapac.us.
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B25E A 6WD 96,253 (43,660) 26.5 (24.0)
B30E A 6WD 106,505 (48,310) 30.8 (28.0)
B35E A 6WD 140,829 (63,879) 37.0 (33.5)
B40E A 6WD 157,042 (71,233) 43.0 (39.0)
B45E A 6WD 161,656 (73,326) 45.4 (41.0)
B50E A 6WD 178,740 (81,075) 50.0 (45.4)
B60E A 4WD 214,898 (97,476) 60.6 (55.0)
770G R 2WD 157,000 (71,214) 42.1 (38.2)
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773G R 2WD 226,500 (102,739) 61.0 (55.3) Cat C27 Auto
775G R 2WD 246,500 (111,811) 70.5 (64.0) Cat C27 Auto
777 R 2WD 363,000 (164,654) 101.1 (91.7) Cat C32B Auto
785 R 2WD 550,000 (249,476) 153 (139) Cat 3512E Auto
789 (Tier 4 Final/Stage V) R 2WD 715,000 (324,319) 211 (191) Cat 3516E Auto
789 R 2WD 715,000 (324,319) 213 (193.2) Cat 3516E Auto
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794 AC R 2WD 1,150,000 (521,631) 327 (297) Cat C175-16 Auto
796 AC R 2WD 1,270,000 (576,062) 360 (327) Cat C175-16 Auto
797F R 2WD 1,375,000 (623,690) 363 (329.3) Cat C175-20 Auto
798 AC R 2WD 1,375,000 (623,690) 410 (372) Cat C175-16 Auto
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730 A 6WD 52,690 (23,900) 31 (28)
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735 A 6WD 55,645 (25,240) 35 (32)
740 EJ A 6WD 79,622 (36,116) 42 (38)
740 GC A 6WD 71,377 (32,376) 40 (36.3)
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Keeping one of the biggest construction equipment stories of 2021 under wraps was not an easy task, so how did Paul Douglas, managing director at Rokbak, and his team keep the rebranding of Terex Trucks a surprise for so long? The answer lies in good old-fashioned hard work from a dedicated and highly-skilled team.
“I was amazed that it didn’t filter out, I kept thinking I’d see something on social media,” said Douglas. “As the project progressed it pulled in more employees and more departments — there wasn’t a single function in the business that didn’t have to get
“Forinvolved.instance, we had to try the new color scheme out in the paintshop, we said it was a customer-specific color — which is something we’ve done for our customers before. Then, before the launch, we had to take the RA30 and RA40 to a quarry to take photos for the marketing materials. It was incredible how everyone in our team, the dealers and our external partners worked together to ensure it remained confidential. It just goes to show what a fantastic team we have, everyone pulled together and did their bit.”
The COVID-19 pandemic and the essential lockdowns that came with it were obviously extremely difficult, but ironically the pandemic actually helped to keep the news under wraps. With no events or exhibitions to attend, and no customers or journalists
visiting the Motherwell factory, the risk of anyone finding out was greatly diminished.
“We didn’t have to drop the Terex Trucks name but we had overrun on the initial agreement,” said Douglas. “For the first few years changing our name wasn’t a high priority, as we focused on stabilizing the business and investing in the product, manufacturing and our people. But after we’d made such significant performance improvements to our articulated haulers, it was a natural progression to rebrand — the Terex Trucks name was holding us back. Our customers and dealers also expected and supported a name change to reflect the new machines, so the rebrand was set in motion about four years ago.
“The Volvo Group is extremely brand aware. Originally we investigated whether there would be any mileage in resurrecting one of the group’s sleeping legacy brands, until the practicalities and legalities outweighed the benefits. This was the first time Volvo had created a new global brand from scratch, so they were heavily invested in its development and success. We got a lot of help and support from the Volvo Group and Volvo Construction Equipment in particular.“On
top of the significant investment they made in the Rokbak brand, we also benefited from shared resources and support when it came to things like design, branding, marketing and legal work — they really helped us bring the brand to life.”
The Rokbak Paul Douglas and his team are getting ready to celebrate Rokbak’s first year. see ROKBAKThe Heights,
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JohnDeere.com/ADTVolvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continues acting on its commitment to drive change towards a net-zero future.Following the completion of a multi-stakeholder research project aimed at breaking new ground in hydrogen technology, the company has started testing of the world’s first fuel cell articulated hauler prototype, the Volvo HX04. The results of the project will provide important insights into the possibilities provided by hydrogen and fuel cells as Volvo CE continues research for its future product development programs.Actingon its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment of net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and driving industry transformation towards carbon neutrality, Volvo CE has accelerated its work into sustainable powerBesidessources.battery-electric solutions, where Volvo CE is already offering the largest range of commercial products, the company’s efforts also include exploring the potential of electrification through hydrogen fuel cell technology. Now, an important milestone has been reached with the testing of a world-first emission free hydrogen fuel cell articulated hauler prototype, the Volvo HX04.
Carolina Diez Ferrer, head of advanced engineering programs at Volvo CE, said: “Being inventors of the world’s first articulated hauler more than 55 years ago, we are happy and proud to again drive change with this fuel cell hauler concept. While an early prototype, this innovation will give valuable insights into the opportunities of hydrogen in the energy transformation alongside battery-electric solutions. We believe that by exploring multiple technologies and
working in partnership we can create the best path forward to decarbonize the construction industry.”
The Volvo HX04 is the result of a research project running between 2018 and 2022, with funding from FFI, a national collaboration between the Swedish InnovationAgency VINNOVA, Swedish Energy Agency and Swedish Transport Administration, to support sustainable vehicle strategic research, innovation and development. Partners include Volvo CE, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, who provided specialist competence on driveline development and safety, and PowerCell Sweden, a developer of fuel cell-based hydrogen-electric power solutions.
The development and building of the six-wheel prototype has largely been carried out at Volvo CE’s facility in Braås, Sweden — the same location where Gravel Charlie, the world’s first articulated hauler, was born back in 1966, giving the Volvo HX04 the nickname “Electric Charlie”.
Engineers at the Technology Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden, have contributed with software development and knowledge gathered through its fuel cell test lab. While not commercially available, valuable insights from the concept will inevitably inform future production, the company said.
Infrastructure for hydrogen is still in development, which means refueling the Volvo HX04 is an important aspect to solve in the project. Shell installed a hydrogen refueling station at the Volvo CE test track in Braås. Both Shell and Volvo Group are founding members of H2Accelerate, a collabora-
tion of companies working to foster conditions for the mass market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe.
Oliver Bishop, Shell’s general manager of hydrogen mobility, said: “Providing the fueling infrastructure for this innovative project gave Shell the opportunity to demonstrate our technical capabilities in hydrogen and enabled us to support one of our key global collaboration partners in taking another step forward in their decarbonization journey, which goes to the heart and intent of Shell’s Powering Progress strategy.”
The fueling process for hydrogen vehicles is fast — the Volvo HX04 is charged with 12 kg hydrogen in circa 7,5 minutes, enabling it to operate for approximately four hours. Fuel cells work by combining hydrogen with oxygen and the resulting chemical reaction produces electricity which powers the machine. In the process, fuel cells also produce heat that can be used for heating of the cab. Fuel cells only emit one thing — water vapor.
In principle, a fuel cell works much like a battery except that it generates its own electricity from the hydrogen onboard as needed rather than being charged from an external source. Vehicles with fuel cell electric powertrains have an uptime, range and fueling time similar to that of combustion engine powered vehicles.
While battery-electric vehicles and biofuels are commercially available today — as more sustainable alternatives to diesel — commercialization of hydrogen-powered machines is expected during the second half of this decade.
For more information, visit www.volvoce.com.
The Volvo HX04 is the result of a research project running between 2018 and 2022, with funding from FFI, a national collaboration between the Swedish Innovation Agency VINNOVA, Swedish Energy Agency and Swedish Transport Administration, to support sustainable vehicle strategic research, innovation and development.
AUSA’s DR601AHG and DR1001AHG reversible dumpers have a 13,200 and 22,000 lb. payload, respectively, and comfortable hydrostatic transmission.
These compact earthmoving machines are mainly used in the construction sector, where their maneuverability and quick moves allows the operator to complete the job faster than with other traditional machinery, according to the manufacturer.Thedesign of the reversible driving position of these AUSA dumpers allows the seat to rotate 180 degrees and all components are instantly adjusted to suit the driver’s new position: steering wheel, joystick, pedals, safety cameras and other features. That means the operator can always drive forwards, which is an important increase in the safety and helps to reduce the machine maneuvers.
In terms of technology, various systems have been included to make them more efficient dumpers: they have the ECO Mode function, where the engine speed is automatically controlled to ensure lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.They are fitted with the Hill Holder system, a start-assist and safety system that engages the dumper’s brake when you take your foot off the accelerator at zero speed. This significantly increases safety, especially when operating on slopes.
They also can be equipped with Smart Stop: a plug-in system that automatically shuts down the engine when it is not in use and the optimal time and safety requirements are met.
The new DR601AHG and DR1001AHG dumpers are equipped with a powerful 74.3 hp Deutz engine that complies with the Tier IV emissions standards and have an
The design of the reversible driving position of these AUSA dumpers allows the seat to rotate 180 degrees and all components are instantly adjusted to suit the driver's new position: steering wheel, joystick, pedals, safety cameras and other features.
engine torque of 340@1500 on the 6-tonne capacity and 405@1300 on the 10-tonne.
In regards to the emissions, these reversible dumpers fit a new generation DPF with an automatic regeneration system. Even if the machine is only used a few hours a week, the system starts up by itself without having to do anything, the manufacturer said.
According to the estimated use of the machines, 95 percent of the time the operator will not have to carry out any type of action, the manufacturer said.
Finally, these models are available with a large number of accessories and finishes, including a ROPS/FOPS closed cab, which is easily removable for transport.
For more information, visit www.ausa.com.
NEW YORK Buffalo, NY 716/877-1992 Henrietta, NY 585/334-6770 Syracuse, NY 315/463-8673
Albany, NY 518/785-4500
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Watertown, NY 315/788-5512 Endicott, NY 607/748-3400 Olean, NY 716/372-8822
NEW HAMPSHIRE Lancaster, NH 603/788-6595 Manchester, NH 603/627-7696
PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh, PA 412/343-2300 Clarion, PA 814/226-4100 Clearfield, PA 814/765-5311 Somerset, PA 814/443-2867
MAINE Bangor, ME 207/942-0177 Gorham, ME 207/591-5482VERMONT
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Whately, MA 413/665-7009
Smithfield, RI 401/942-9191
Danbury, CT 203/743-0088
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MST-300VD 5,200 (2,359) 6,000 (2,722) 13.75 (34.9) wide 67 (50) Caterpillar 2.2
MST-660VD 8,378 (3,800) 8,800 (3,992) 20 (50.8) wide 74 (55.2) Kubota V3307
MST-880VD 10,000 (4,536) 14,200 (6,441) 23.6 (60) wide 120 (89.5) Caterpillar C3.6
MST-1000VD 12,584 (5,708) 16,800 (7,620) 24 (61) wide 148 (110.4) Caterpillar C4.4
MST-1500VD 15,435 (7,001) 24,720 (11,213) 28 (71.1) wide 225 (137.8) Caterpillar C7.1
MST-2200VD 24,255 11,002) 31,820 (14,433) 30 (76.2) wide 250 (186.4) Caterpillar C7.1
MST-3000VD 33,016 (14,976) 33,140 (15,032) 31.5 (80) wide 300 (223.7) Caterpillar C7.1
MST-4000VD 40,422 (18,335) 43,960 (19,940) 33 (83.8) wide 375 (279.6) Caterpillar C9.3
MST-200VDR 4,400 (1,996) 4,500 (2,041) 12 (30.5) wide 24 (17.9) Kubota V1505
MST-700VDR 8,819 (4,000) 10,869 (4,930) 20 (50.8) wide 70 (52.2) Kubtoa V3307
MST-1000VDR 12,125 (5,500) 20,150 (9,140) 28 (71.1) wide 124 (92.5) Caterpillar C4.4 MST-1500VDR 15,435 (7,001) 28,100 (12,746) 28 (71.1) wide 225 (137.8) Caterpillar C7.1 MST-2200VDR 24,255 (11,002) 35,273 (16,000) 31.5 (80) wide 250 (186.4) Caterpillar C7.1 MST-3000VDR/MST-3000VDR+34,171 (15,500) 36,920 (16,747) 31.5 (80) wide 300 (223.7) Caterpillar C7.1
C815s (12,000) (9,080) 6.5 (5.0) 10.5 (8.0) (12,000) (10,020) 5.5 (4.2) 10.5 (8.0) (12,000) (11,140) 8.5 (6.5) 10.5 (8.0)
Water Truck 3,000 Gallons
C912s Rear Tip 22,046 (10,000) 31,415 (14,250) 6.1 (4.7) 8.5 (6.5)
Swivel Tip 22,046 (10,000) 32,738 (14,850) 6.1 (4.7) 8.5 (6.5)
MST-4000VDR 44,092 (20,000) 54,895 (24,900) 33.5 (85.1) wide 416 (310.2) Caterpillar C9.3 (7,000) (3.67) (150) C4.4 (7,257) (4.40) (168) C7.1 (11,340) (5.85) (186.5) C7.1 (13,200) (7.19) (205) C7.1 (15,195)
D100AHA Ultra Compact Hydrostatic & High 2,200 (998) 2,966 (1,300) 0.52 (.40) 0.74 (0.57) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48
D100AHA Compact Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Front & High 2,200 (998) 2,966 (1,300) 0.52 (.40) 0.74 (0.57) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48
D100 AHG Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 2,200 (998) 2,966 (1,300) 0.51 (0.39) 0.71 (0.54) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48
D120 AHA Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Front & High 2,600 (1,179) 3,031 (1,375) 0.67 (0.51) 0.91 (0.70) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48
D120 AHG Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 2,600 (1,179) 3,031 (1,375) 0.65 (0.50) 0.9 (0.69) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48
D150 AHA Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Front & High 3,300 (1,497) 3,329 (1,510) 0.89 (0.68) 1.1 (0.84) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48
D150 AHG Ultra Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 3,300 (1,497) 3,329 (1,510) 0.82 (0.63) 1.18 (0.90) 20.9 (15.6) Kubota D1105E48
D350 AHG Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 7,700 (3,493) 6,130 (2,781) 2.34 (1.79) 2.78 (2.13) 44 (32.8) Kubota D1803CR-T-E5B
D450 AHG Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 9,900 (4,491) 6,400 (2,903) 2.69 (2.06) 3.49 (2.67) 45 (32.8) Kubota D1803CR-T-E5B
D601 AHG Compact Hydrostatic Swivel 13,000 (5,897) 9,898 (4,490) 4.12 (3.15) 4.12 (3.15) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4
D601 APG Compact Mechanic Swivel 13,000 (5,897) 10,352 (4,696) 3.42 (2.61) 4.12 (3.15) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4
D1000 APG Large Mechanic Swivel 22,000 (9,979) 10,500 (4,763) 4.1 (3.13) 6.26 (4.79) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4
DR601 AHG Large Reverse Hydrostatic Swivel 13,000 (5,897) 10,648 (4,830) 3.21 (2.45) 4.12 (3.15) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4
DR1001 AHG Large Reverse Hydrostatic Swivel 22,000 (9,979) 11,133 (5,050) 4.32 (3.30) 5.1 (3.90) 74.3 (55.4) Deutz TD 3.6 L4 23,730 (10,764) 27.5 (69.9) varies based on material 165 (123) @ 2200 RPM Cummins B4.5 Perf. Series, (average is 5.1 yards) US T4F/EU Stage V
RT14R 360 degree 28,000 (12,700) 42,220 (19,151) 31.5 (80) varies based on material 320 (239) @ 1800 RPM Cummins QSL9 T4F (average is 10.2 yards)
RT6U* N/A (6,976) (6,813) 23.6 (59.9) 155 (116) @ 2200 RPM Cummins B4.5 Perf. Series, US T4F/EU Stage V
RT9U* N/A (10,665) (9,375) (69.9) (168) 2200 RPM Cummins QSB 6.7 T4F
RT14U* N/A
A Montano Co., Inc. Route 212 • Saugerties, NY 12477 845.247.0206
All Island Equipment Jersey St. • West Babylon, NY 11704 New Park Avenue West Hartford, CT 06110 Route 13 South • Milford, NH 03055 603.673.2640
251 Route 125 • Brentwood, NH 03833 800.616.5666
Modern Group Ltd. www.moderngroup.com
2501 Durham Rd. • Bristol, PA 19007 800.866.3376
Allentown, PA 18106 610.398.1101 York, PA 17406 800.866.3376
Edison, NJ 08837 800.866.3376
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 New Ludlow Road South Hadley, MA 01075 Crescent Ave. • Bridgeport, CT 06608 203.330.0130
With a small focus group put together from marketing, branding, commercial, sales and dealer development backgrounds, the task of selecting a new name could begin.“Some of our original shortlist names turned out to be similar to those used elsewhere, but the team came up with one that we all loved and was truly unique and impactful,” said Douglas. “We were told by Legal that they had never seen anything as clean as it, and that we should grab it with bothThehands.”team then consulted a handful of select dealers across Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania in an attempt to understand how different cultures would perceive the most critical aspects of the new brand.“One piece of dealer feedback was that it was important to ensure our eight decades of hauling heritage was embedded in the new brand, which was essential for us too,” said Douglas. “One way we incorporated this is through a ‘Made in Britain’ element within our machine branding for certain markets.
“Of all the dealers we initially tested the Rokbak name and new color on, the majority were immediately enthusiastic, leaving just a couple of individuals who needed to see a little bit more to be convinced. I wasn’t remotely surprised at how quickly they changed their minds at the launch.
“Two dealers in particular immediately flipped 180 degrees — they were literally
jumping for joy, and couldn’t wait to start promoting the new haulers. I’d never seen them as enthusiastic when they were selling the previous machines. They are now some of our biggest champions.”
That enthusiasm must have been contagious because when the Rokbak brand was finally revealed on Sept. 1 2021 — gratifyingly taking the media, customers and the competition by surprise — the public reaction was music to Douglas’ears.
“I was delighted by how well it was received externally,” he said. “The momentum built quickly, with customers and dealers alike eager to get their hands on Rokbakbranded products, whether that was haulers, work wear or coffee mugs. Seeing the news bouncing around social media was great too, perhaps the best feedback you can get.
“When people see the new Sand paintjob in real life they are blown away — it looks incredible on the iron. We’ve been out at a few trade shows and open days this year — including Hillhead, Balmoral Show and ScotPlant — and the feedback has been that our haulers were the best-looking pieces of equipment on site.”
The success of the entire rebranding project also was recognized by a wider audience when the company walked away from the Star Awards 2022 with five accolades from the Marketing Society, as well as a CeeD Industry Award at the start of the year.
For more information, visit www.rokbak.com.
391 Loudon Road • Concord, NH 03301 800.358.6007 PA 15801 Heavy Equipment, LLC Elm St. • Walpole, MA 02801 508.660.7600
TB Equipment & Rental www.tbequipment.net 892 Odlin Rd. • Bangor, ME 04401 207.262.0014
Tracey Road Equipment, Inc. www.traceyroad.com
6803 Manlius Center Rd. • East Syracuse, NY 13057 315.437.1471 • 800.872.2390
Adams Center, NY 315.788.0200 • 888.335.0200
Albany, NY 518.438.1100 • 866.740.8853 Kirkwood, NY 607.775.5010 • 800.370.9488
Queensbury, NY 518.793.9688 • 800.872.2390
Utica, NY 315.765.8746 • 800.872.2390 Shafer Equipment, LLC www.shaferequipmentwv.com 141 Campbell’s Creek Drive • Charleston, WV 25306 304.548.4300
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The RA40 on the Rokbak stand at Hillhead.
Komatsu SAA6D170E-7 M 365,967 (166,000) 101.6 (92.2)
Komatsu SAA12V140E-7 M 550,229 (249,580) 153.2 (139)
Komatsu SDA16V159E-3 745,328 (338,075) 205 (186)
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1401 Hooksett Rd. • Hooksett, NH 03106 603-644-8787
1 Madison Street • Plainville, MA 02762 Burnham Street South Windsor, CT
1950 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester, NY 14623 585-272-9390
7800 Brewerton Road • Cicero, NY 13039 315-433-5000
449 Commerce Rd. • Vestal, NY 13850 607-798-0333
1394 Military Road • Tonawanda, NY 14217 716-873-8000
2390 Rochester Rd. • Canandaigua, NY 14424 585-396-0031
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Tenna, a construction technology platform, announced the addition of Karen Wuerfl as chief operating officer.
Wuerfl is a senior operations and technology leader who has spent her entire career in the construction industry. She joins Tenna leadership full time after spending the last 18 months serving on the company’s Advisory Board. Her experience in construction technology spans multiple roles including serving as the chief information officer at J.F. White — a heavy civil contractor based in Boston — and years of consulting experience guiding construction clients in the right direction while implementing construction software into their Wuerflbusinesses.hasparticipated on several boards and committees including:AGC systemsexperience,Planning)extensiveWomenCommittee,Transportation,Massachusetts,ConstructionViewpointNationalITForumSteeringCommittee,IndustryAdvisoryBoard,IndustriesofWomeninJ.F.WhiteExecutiveandNationalAssociationofinConstruction.ShebringsERP(EnterpriseResourceandacquisitionintegrationwithdeepknowledgeinthatTennaintegrateswithsuch
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Her experience lets her lead from both a business angle in terms of workflows and SOPs, as well as with the backend set up and data. This background, along with adept leadership skills, enables her to motivate construction business teams, drive process improvement, and enhance the collaboration between operations, accounting and IT, according to the company.
“Over the last 18 months I have seen
tractors in integrating Tenna into their workflows and truly partner with them to create the highest results and value, added company leaders.
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Abele Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.
www.abeletractor.comAlbany,NY12205 518/438-4444
Ahearn Equipment Inc. www.ahearnequipment.comSpencer,MA01562 877/624-3276
Cherry Valley Tractor www.cherryvalleytractor.comMarlton,NJ08053 856/983-0111
Erb & Henry Equip., Inc.
Newwww.erbhenry.comBerlinville,PA19545 610/367-2169
ADMAR
www.admarsupply.comVestal,NY13850 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
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F&W Equipment www.fwequip.comOrange,CT06477 203/795-0591
Reading Tractor and Equipment www.readingtractor.com5538PottsvillePikeLeesport,PA19533
Marshall Machinery, Inc. Johnson City, NY 13790 607/729-6161 Middletown, NY 10940 845/343-6683
South Abington Township, PA 18411 570/489-3642 Tannersville, PA 18372 570/895-4884
Westchester Tractor Inc. Brewster,www.wtractor.comNY10509 845/278-7766
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Bobcat of the Finger Lakes Fairport www.djmequipment.com585-223-4056
Robert H. Finke & Sons Inc. Selkirk 888-266-9821 ï www.finkeequipment.com518-767-9331
Bobcat of Saratoga Gansevoort www.bobcatofsaratoga.com877-461-5065
Summit Handling Systems, Inc. Walden www.summitbobcat.com845-569-8195
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Bobcat of Connecticut East Hartford www.bobcatct.com860-282-2648
Bobcat of Stratford Stratford www.bobcatct.com203-380-2300
Bobcat of Greater Springfield West Springfield www.bobcatct.com413-746-4647
Bobcat of Worcester Worcester 508-752-8844
Bobcat of New Jersey Totowa www.njbobcat.com973-774-9500
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Bobcat of Rhode Island Warwick www.bobcatct.com401-921-4300
ast year’s N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo returned after a two-year hiatus caused by COVID-19 and was a huge success, due to attendees and exhibitors.
LThe 2021 Expo featured more than 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and nearly 150 exhibits. Highway departments and DPW crews from across the New York State were drawn to the Expo Center at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse to experience the largest collection of highway and municipal equipment on display in the state since the previous Expo in 2019. Everyone was definitely happy to get together again.
On display at last year’s show were trucks and truck bodies as well as earthmoving and excavating equipment, mowing and groundskeeping machines from every manufacturer imaginable.
The same will prove true for the upcoming 2022 installment of the Expo on Oct. 19. Here are a few photos from 2021, including the Grand Prize winners. CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2022 Construction EquipmentGuide.AllRightsReserved.)
The town of Litchfield in Herkimer County was ready to drive home this Caterpillar wheeled excavator until simple math told them it might take a little more time than they had available. (L-R) are Jeff Pope; Clifford Coffin, highway superintendent; John Coy; and Jerry Wheelock.
John Deere equipment from Five Star Equipment is a mainstay in municipal garages across the state.
In 2021, more than 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space contained a wide array of equipment and services from nearly 150 companies.
Every attendee of the 2021 Expo was given the opportunity to win door prizes from nearly every exhibitor and the chance to win one of the grand prizes of Buffalo Bills tickets or NASCAR race tickets. The same will be true this year.
At the 2021 Expo, Kent Hogeboom (L) of Superintendents Profile presented Robert Malone, highway superintendent of the town of Oswego, a pair of tickets to the 2022 NASCAR race weekend at Watkins Glen International Speedway.
In 2021, Robert Brandt, assistant superintendent of street cleaning of the city of Syracuse won a pair of tickets to the Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers game.
Hitachi is a premier loader line that was featured at the Tracey Road exhibit. (L-R): Scott Collins of Tracey Road, Dustin Hoogebeen of Hitachi and Jerry Tracey, president of Tracey Road Equipment.
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You work hard on job sites every day. Digging and hauling and dumping; you’re doing the work and building a brighter future for people around the world.
For Cat Trial 13: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site we’re following five machines hard at work on a construction site.
Inspired by the best-selling children’s book, “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site,” Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld tell the story of Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer and Excavator as they spend an actionpacked day in the dirt.
But do you ever wonder what happens on job sites when things get shut down and everyone turns in for the night?The CatTrials are bringing that story to life — with special guest appearances from three Cat dealer service trucks whose motto is “when you go to bed, we go to work!”
Inspired by the best-selling children’s book, “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site,” Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld tell the story of Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer and Excavator as they spend an action-packed day in the dirt.
• Crane Truck is a Cat TL642 telehandler. This machine is precision engineered to handle any task, offering stability, maneuverability, speed and power in any application. Cat telehandlers offer all-around visibility and take the lead in lift and reach capability.
• Bulldozer is a Cat D6 track type tractor. Caterpillar designs and builds the integrated engine and power train to work together so you get maximum productivity, efficiency and reliability. The D6 is a world-class dozer built to help you produce the highest quality work in a variety of applications.•Cement
Mixer is powered by a Cat on-highway truck engine. Cat on-highway truck engines were engines are built to have multiple lives. Caterpillar is committed to keeping the more than one million on-highway truck engines out there running at peak performance.
• Dump Truck is a Cat 745 articulated truck that features a world-class cab design and was re-engineered based on feedback from operators around the world. Enhancements include new controls, transmission-protection features, hoist-assist system, advanced automatic traction control system, stability-assist machine rollover warning system and a fuel saving ECO mode.
• Excavator is a 349 hydraulic excavator that brings premium performance with simple to use technologies like Cat GRADE with 2D, Grade Assist and Payload — all standard from the factory to boost operating efficiency up to 45 percent.The video also features three Cat dealer service trucks. Cat dealers around the world are working 24 hours/7 days a week to make sure you can focus on what’s most important: your business. The services and support they offer are key to yourUptimesuccess.is critical. Dealer service trucks allow you to avoid the time of taking your machine in for repairs. These trucks feature the latest technology, so your Cat dealer tech-
nicians will have all the tools they need to get the job done. Caterpillar takes pride in providing you unparalleled support. It’s about extending the life of your machines and minimizing your operating costs.And the company does its best to be proactive instead of reactive.
This includes things like:
• Customer Value Agreements (CVA) — Just like the security blanket getting lowered on to Cement Mixer, think of CVAs as your security blanket to help make sure your machines stay up and running. You get Genuine Cat Parts delivered to the right place at the right time with flexible service options to meet your needs and so much more.
• Parts Availability — Getting the parts you need, where and when you need them is critical.And parts.cat.com makes it super easy — from order, to pickup to delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, giving you the peace of mind Crane Truck gets from his teddy bear.
• Preventative Maintenance — This is about protecting your investment. That means making sure your equipment is serviced correctly and on time. This will mean better availability and lower operating costs.
• Rebuilds — Programs like the Cat Certified Rebuild Program are designed to provide customers with rebuilt machines that perform, look and even smell brand new, fulfilling the customer’s need for updated equipment for a fraction of the cost of new.
• Self Service Options —You’ll notice Dozer tucking herself in. That’s not unlike customers who like to take care of their own maintenance. And that’s what self service options areCatfor.Trial
13: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site celebrates the great work you do every single day and the commitment our dealers make to support you — any time day or night — so that you’ll be ready to take on the world.
Equipment Corporation ofAmerica (ECA), a distributor of specialty foundation equipment, announced that John Hayes has been named director of business development and Mike Roberts assumed the position of branch manager at ECA Jacksonville, effective Sept. 1, 2022.Hayes is responsible for maintaining and nurturing key ECA accounts and developing new customers and markets in the eastern United States and Canada. He will work closely with executives, branch managers and account managers to develop and grow new businessHayesrelationships.hasspent more than six years at ECA Jacksonville in the roles of regional sales manager and branch manager. He has served in the foundation construction industry for more than 21 years, 15 of which were in business development and marketing.
Roberts will manage all aspects of ECA’s Jacksonville branch in Green Cove Springs, Florida including sales, parts, service and personnel.
A seasoned veteran of the foundation construction industry, Roberts has been with ECA and its Jacksonville predecessor, Pile Equipment Inc., for more than 20 years. He has held multiple positions at ECAincluding account manager, sales manager, and most recently, director of Pile Master products and pile driving technologies.ECAisthe exclusive distributor of BAUER Drilling Rigs, KLEMM Anchor and Micropile Drilling Rigs, RTG Piling Rigs, and BAUER MAT Slurry Handling Systems. It also distributes HPSI Vibratory Pile Hammers, WORD International Drill Attachments, Pileco Diesel Hammers, Dawson Construction Products, ALLU Ground Improvement Equipment, Pile Master Air Hammers, DIGGA Dangle Drills, and Olin Concrete Pumps.
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school,” said President Jerry Tracey. “We provide busing for the children and do two classes a day. Some students go into the service shop, some go into the collision body shop and some go into the parts department, so they learn every aspect of what’s going on. One goal of this partnership is that these students may one day join the Tracey Road family as employees.”Inaddition to the East Syracuse expansion, Tracey Road also is expanding the company’s regional footprint through new locations. Tracey Road’s facilities are located in East Syracuse, Albany, Binghamton, Queensbury, Rochester, Utica and Watertown, and that list is rapidly growing.
“We’re looking for a location in Buffalo right now and also in the Wilkes-Barre area of Pennsylvania,” Tracey said.
But the company’s reach doesn’t end there, either.
“We also have an online parts store that we’ve expanded our footprint into, so we have an e-commerce component that sells parts worldwide,” Tracey said.
Expanding into the worldwide market is something Tracey Road has initiated by utilizing the latest online technologies.“Weinvest heavily in technology that is the most current and up-to-date to pull people to our website and get found nationwide and worldwide,” said Rajan Julka, Chief Technology Officer. “We have a fully dedicated marketing department, which is a little unique inside a dealership. Most dealerships don’t dedicate as many resources as Jerry [Tracey] has. We utilize various points of technology to help drive traffic to our site.”
Intertwined with Tracey Road’s physical location and online expansions is an exciting development within the company’s new product offerings. The company was recently named one of only two exclusive dealers for the new Hitachi excavator line in New York State.
Jerry Tracey emphasized the importance of this expansion within the company’s product offering for its customers.
“Hitachi is the number-one worldwide excavator manufacturer, so we’re pretty excited about the opportunity it’s going to bring to us,” he said. “We’ll be able to service all the John Deere excavator products along with the Hitachi brand.”
Tracey Road continues to grow and expand its product offerings to better serve its customers. One example isAstec Industries, which is made up of the previous Astec family of brands. Tracey’s offers the aforementioned lineup as well as the recent addition of the Peterson Forestry and Environmental Recycling division of the powerhouse brand.
Alongside the new players, Tracey Road continues to proudly offer and service longtime brands such as Liebherr, Kobelco, Hyundai, Sakai, New Holland and more. The company’s truck lines, Freightliner and Western Star, have both recently announced new model launches to offer innovative and driver-driven updates to their family of over-the-road and vocational trucks.
Not only are the new Hitachi excavators now available for purchase from Tracey Road, they are also available for rent as part of the company’s vast rental offerings. To provide customers with flexibility and options to meet their needs, equipment can be rented on a daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal
“Webasis.rent everything from skid steer attachments all the way up to 180,000-pound excavators,” said Greg Hulslander, rental manager of Tracey Road.
Equipment and attachment brands available for rent include New Holland, Morbark, Hitachi and Sakai, as well as Astec, which encompasses the Carlson paver line, Roadtec pavers, mills and reclaimers, BTI hammers, and KPI-JCI crushers, screeners and conveyers.
“Our goal with renting equipment is to make [our customers’] jobs more profitable by making sure they have the right piece of equipment for the job they’re doing,” said Hulslander. “The customer is number one, and their satisfaction is the key to our success.” CEG
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• Route 460 Connector Phase II (approximately 6 mi.). Rough grade completed. Paved road will be open for traffic in late 2023. Cost: $194 million.
• Hawks Nest/Intersection (approximately 2 mi.). Rough grade completed. Paved road will be open for traffic in late 2023. Cost: $13 million.•Poplar Creek Phase A (approximately 3 mi.). Construction under way. Completion expected in late 2024. Cost: $200 million.
• Poplar Creek Phase B (approximately 2 mi.). Includes a bridge over railroad/Levisa River, which will be the second tallest in Virginia. Completion date is mid-2027. Cost $220Martymillion.Halloway, VDOT Bristol District Mega-Projects engineer, leads a team from various locations to coordinate these efforts.
“The current roads in this region are mountainous, two-lane roads,” said Halloway. “Corridor Q will be safer with a significant reduction in travel time.”
Blasting and drilling were vital to produce the deepest cut in the state, nearly 500 ft. deep.
“The Poplar Creek Phase A cut was the deepest cut, but only one of many necessary for this project,” said Halloway. “Our contractor used large-scale equipment to move enormous amounts of material more quickly than would have been possible in the past. Work teams also used onsite material to create the embankments and fill.”
The Corridor Q project required huge amounts of building materials including 35,000 tons of asphalt. Some 16,000 cu. yds. of concrete were necessary for just the Phase 1 bridge. An onsite concrete batch plant was used for the bridge. Workers planned to finish the pavement with a 6-in. base mix and 1.5-in. asphalt concrete pavement 12.5D surface. The roads will have 13-ft.-wide shoulders.
The Phase 1 bridge, the tallest in Virginia, was built over Grassy“TheCreek.bridge construction topped out at 250 feet above the creek,” said Halloway.
The bridge was built of twin 1,700-ft.-long cast-in-place segmental bridges, each with a deck width of 43 ft., carrying two lanes of traffic in each direction.
Workers will take on another daunting challenge with the Poplar Creek Phase B project. When constructed, this will be the second-tallest bridge in the state at 150 ft. tall, just over 1,000 ft. long and containing a 338-ft. span.
Deep ravines created another problem for designers and workers. Stream impacts required some original thinking. The team solved the problem by building the longest segmented pre-cast box culvert in the state on the Poplar Creek Phase A project. The culvert needed to withstand 310 ft. of embankment fill on top of it and still be able to carry water to the proper channel.
“There was no template to use for designing such a culvert with that kind of stress and strain present,” said Halloway. “Our team studied the various factors that would be on the culvert and made sure to design it properly. At one point we undercut an additional 25 feet of material to reach bedrock to make sure the culvert would be properly supported. Then,
we put the temporarily relocated stream back into the box. We calculated that it would be sufficient to convey a 100year flood, even while partially obstructed.”
Not only did the team manage challenging geography, but communication was unique as the team was spread out from Maryland to Virginia and from Kentucky to Illinois.
“We had to rely on virtual collaboration and do much of the work virtually before and during the pandemic,” said Halloway.Inaddition, the teams had to contend with labor issues and supply chain challenges that are common in today’s construction environment.
“We also had environmental challenges, utility schedules and permitting issues to work around.”
Halloway is looking forward to the day when motorists will be able to use the new road in its entirety.
“In the end, I believe travel will be faster and safer. Travel
will be much easier locally and to other states.”
On average, the contractors use 120 pieces of equipment on the Poplar Creek Phase A construction project at any given time. The Intersection Hawks Nest paving project has approximately 35 pieces of equipment. This includes everything from pickup trucks to large, off-road equipment.
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• Hitachi 1200 and 800 excavators
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• Caterpillar 16G and 16H motor graders
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(All photos courtesy of Virginia DOT.)
The massive undertaking workers taking on many cutting through the dirt for the highway.Workers will use large-scale equipment to move 15 million cu. yds. of material in just three years.
“We get all types of winter weather here in Ada County, from heavy winter snow to freezing rain and everything in between. We start planning for our winter operations in July and part of that planning is getting our winter equipment prepared starting in August,” said Lloyd Carnegie, maintenance manager of the Ada County Highway District.
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A decrease in temperatures and change in weather conditions usually has us all getting ready with our winter preparedness checklists, creating emergency kits and weatherproofing our homes. At the city level, officials and teams must grapple with so much more than that, ensuring roads and highways are always clear for motorists, and responsible for public safety no matter the snow, sleet, rain or other climate changes being experienced.Inthenortheast, winter weather is always a challenge and unpredictable patterns in recent years have seen local authorities focus on training and technology to stay ahead of any“Thesurprises.cityof Philadelphia averages 18 to 22 inches of snow per year, the average temp is about 34 degrees. Most of our events are snow in the amounts of one to three inches and we may get one or two freezing rain events and one event more than six inches,”
said Steve Lorenz, chief highway engineer.
“Philadelphia also is unique in our elevation; the southern half of the city is at sea level and the northwestern section is about 600 feet above sea level. Most snow events that are less than three inches are treated with salt. We begin planning for the snow season in August.”Overthe last few years, the city has witnessed an expansion of its bike network with increasing protected bike lanes and those are included as part of their winter weather operations. The best way to treat is usually with a gator Lorenz said, but some lanes are wide enough to use a pick-up truck with plow. Other equipment for snow removal typically includes standard plows on heavy duty trucks (such as tri axles, crew cabs, sanitation) and pick-up trucks, and loaders, skid steers and gators.
Not too far away in Buffalo, N.Y., Susan S. Surdej, assistant to the regional director and regional public information officer of shares that the western New York area is
Boston Works Ada County Highway District photo Boston Public Works photosusceptible to both general snow fall and lake effect snow, so they begin getting trucks ready for snow and ice in October, with the goal of having the entire fleet ready for snow and ice operations by Nov. 1 of each year. Prior to the onset of storms, they pre-treat roads with brine and other liquids which can help delay the onset of ice or snow cover.
“NYSDOT creates operational plans in advance of every major weather event, which allows us to deploy personnel and resources wherever they are most needed — both within western New York and across New York State,” said Surdej. “The department utilizes state-of-art salt spreading equipment, and we make sure all the equipment is calibrated at the beginning of the snow and ice season, and then calibrated routinely throughout the season to ensure it is applying salt at the prescribed rates.”
NYSDOT recently expanded its use of tow plows in western New York, which allows clearing two lanes of snow and ice with one piece of equipment. The tow plows attach just like trailers to the back of large dump trucks and can be hydraulically adjusted to swing to the side of the truck. This doubles plow width and allows two lanes to be cleared simultaneously, along with greater range of motion and control for Asideoperators.fromusing equipment such as spreaders, plows, loaders (front end, backhoe, etc.) and skid steers, a triedand-true storm timeline is what keeps Boston Public Works on track with its winter weather operations.
“Before a storm, we pretreat roads with salt. This effort helps handle the initial snow and ice. During a storm, we stagger our calls for plows. We want to make sure we are fully staffed and deployed before the height of the storm,” said Chris Coakley, public information officer, Public Works Department. “We have the capacity to put more than 800 plows on the road during larger storms. As a storm winds down, we will emphasize widening streets, addressing areas that may not have been reached during a storm and re-salting the streets. After a storm, our focus is on improving safety and the flow of people and goods through the city. We remove snow on key corridors and pinch points, largely identified by the transportation department and other city departments.”BostonPublic Works oversees treating and clearing 850 mi. of roadway when winter hits, so they start stocking up on salt starting in September. They have more
than 100 pieces of in-house snow clearing equipment and can put more than 800 pieces on the road during larger storms and blizzards, including equipment to clear Boston’s dedicated bike lane network.
In the southeast, although not as notorious as their neighbors in the north for winter weather events, there are still sufficient climate conditions as the temperatures drop, for authorities to take heed and prepare for any seasonal
Todddevelopments.Miles,Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) interim director of maintenance operations, shares that the city of Atlanta typically experiences winter weather events that include sleet, snow and freezing rain. With the unusual amount of rainfall experienced this year, and if the trend continues and temperatures follow trends, they could face issues with freezing rain and icy roads. Each year, ATLDOT prepares for winter weather events with various training exercises during the later summer of the upcoming winter season.
“We initiate this process in mid-summer each year by scheduling our coverage shifts and designating equipment for our operations. This process includes determining which employees would be best suited for our various needed positions including drivers, spotters, inspectors, loaders of materials and safety monitors. Assessments are made if seasonal contractors will be needed to assist with our operations,” said Miles.Boise, Idaho, though, experiences its own set of challenges on the west coast.
“We get all types of winter weather here in Ada County, from heavy winter snow to freezing rain and everything in between. We start planning for our winter operations in July and part of that planning is getting our winter equipment prepared starting in August,” said Lloyd Carnegie, maintenance manager of the Ada County Highway District.
City of Philadelphia photo “Philadelphia also is unique in our elevation; the southern half of the city is at sea level and the northwestern section is about 600 feet above sea level,” said Steve Lorenz, chief highway engineer. “Most snow events that are less than three inches are treated with salt. We begin planning for the snow season in August.”“The city of Philadelphia averages 18 to 22 inches of snow per year, the average temp is about 34 degrees,” said Steve Lorenz, chief highway engineer.Ada County Highway District photo
“We are currently installing AVL [Automatic Vehicle Location] systems on all our winter equipment in hopes that it would provide essential data to respond to citizen inquires but also help improve route efficiencies and material usage,” said Lloyd Carnegie, maintenance manager of Idaho’s Ada County Highway District.City of Philadelphia photo
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Winter staff is mainly comprised of full-time employees and new employees are hired as positions become available to ensure they are always fully staffed, but as with most agencies during this time, he confides they have several vacancies available and not as many individuals applying for work, so they have to back-fill truck driver positions with other staff as required.
“We are currently installing AVL [Automatic Vehicle Location] systems on all our winter equipment in hopes that it would provide essential data to respond to citizen inquires but also help improve route efficiencies and material usage,” said Carnegie. “We have a daily winter operations update that our on-call staff put out around noon each day. It includes current and future weather along with material inventory which helps keep everyone on the same page as to what is going to be coming and when, but also what is currently happening should we be in winter operations mode clearing snow.”Tulsa, also in the west, experiences a variety of winter weather, from a light snow to catastrophic ice in 2007 to 25 in. of snow in a 2011 blizzard. Equipment preparation for the upcoming winter begins as early as August. Winter events are addressed
by city of Tulsa personnel and several departments such as stormwater, refuse, traffic, parks and the equipment management department, assist the street maintenance division to address winter events and maintain the equipment.
“We have had more winter precipitation the last two years than several years prior, and I look for that trend to continue,” said Tim McCorkell, city of Tulsa street maintenance manager. “We began utilizing brine applications the last couple years, which has cut down on the amount of salt needed to address winter events. We now have two brine
mixing stations located in our street maintenance yards — one in east Tulsa and the other in west Tulsa. We also have added new software and loader scales, which monitor the weight of salt being loaded in each truck and help to keep track of our materials on hand. We also have begun moving to carbide blades for our snowplows. Although carbide blades are more expensive than a regular steel blade, we have seen a major increase in production since we are not experiencing the down time for multiple blade changes during an event.”
In terms of resources, it appears the city of Tulsa is well-prepped for winter weather with a plethora of equipment at its disposal. This includes 63 truck-mounted salt spreaders; four truck-mounted liquid applicator systems for brine application when appropriate; 51 truck-mounted snowplows (of the 63 trucks with spreaders, and four trucks with liquid applicator systems); and seven 4x4 pick-up trucks equipped with snowplows, among other machinery.About 210 employees (including drivers and support staff) are involved and crews are assigned to 35 specific routes totaling approximately 1,770 lane-mi., which is approximately the same distance as driving from Tulsa to San Francisco.
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Aside from using equipment such as spreaders, plows, loaders (front end, backhoe, etc.) and skid steers, a tried-and-true storm timeline is what keeps Boston Public Works on track with its winter weather operations.
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“We want to make sure we are fully staffed and deployed before the height of the storm,” said Chris Coakley, public information officer, Boston Public Works Department.
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“We have had more winter precipitation the last two years than several years prior, and I look for that trend to continue,” said Tim McCorkell, city of Tulsa street maintenance manager.
Yanmar America Corporation has introduced an advanced automated guided vehicle (AGV) solution to its Adairsville, Ga., manufacturing facility.
The addition of the modularAGV system AGVtationoverheadincludingcamesupportsmalllyYanmarsaidelsofferinhousemanufacturer.uctsten-foldductiontoYanmar’sPowerpackseriesgeneratorpro-linehasboostedproductioncapacityandincreasedthequalityofprod-deliveredtocustomers,accordingtothe“WebroughtPowerpackassemblytoourAdairsvillefacilityasawaytomoresolutionsandmaintainhighlev-ofproductqualityreachingtheenduser,”ZachMorgan,aproductionengineeratAmerica.“Demandbegantoquick-increase,faroutstrippingtheabilityofthecellthatwasoriginallyconstructedtotheeffort.”Atthispoint,theteamgottogetherandupwithseveralpotentialsolutionsconveyorsystems,assortedcarts,cranes,andthecurrentimplemen-—automatedguidedvehicles.Thesolutionwasselectedasbeinghighly
capable, scalable, flexible and cost competitive. Also, the lead time, at two to four months, was significantly less than the conveyor implementation timeline of more than sixThemonths.system does not require in-depth programming knowledge or an automation engineer for implementation and can even be controlled through an app from the Google Play store.
Looking forward, Yanmar America’s AGV solution has the flexibility to grow with its business. The engineering team can easily change the path, extend, shrink, change shape or add additional stops or stations to accommodate demand and meet market requirements.
“As we continue to grow not only in Powerpack, but also in the rural lifestyle and other businesses, we’re taking a step back and reexamining our manufacturing approach,” said Scott Shorrock, director of operations at Yanmar America. “Yanmar is all about embracing change and taking on new challenges.”
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ï Online RangerBid.com Ends October 18, 2022
For: Municipality & Consignment Auction. Various locations
MYRON AUCTIONEERS,BOWLINGINC.
www.myronbowling.com 513-738-3311
ï Timed Online Wed., October 5, 2022
For: Surplus to Continuing Operations D&D Power
PURPLE WAVE AUCTION www.purplewave.com 866-608-9283
ï Online Wed., September 28, 2022
For: Ag Equipment Auction ï Online Thurs., September 29, 2022
For: Truck & Trailer Auction
ï Online
Wed., October 5, 2022
For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction ï Online Thurs., October 6, 2022
For: Construction Equipment ï Online
Tues., October 11, 2022
For: Government Auction ï Online
Wed., October 12, 2022
For: Ag Equipment Auction
ï Online Thurs., October 13, 2022
For: Truck & Trailer Auction
ï Online Thurs., October 13, 2022
For: Kansas Turnpike Authority Auction
ï Online Wed., October 19, 2022
For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction
SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC
www.salesauctioncompany.com 860-627-7506
ï Windsor Locks, CT Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2022
For: 13th Annual Fall Auction
ï Suffield, CT Thurs., October 27, 2022
For: Purinton Builders, Inc. Retirement Auction
SHERIDAN REALTY & AUCTION COMPANY
www.sheridanauctionservice.com 517-676-9800
ï Online Tues., October 11, 2022
For: Fall Municipal/ConstructionSemi-Annual Consignment Auction
STEFFES GROUP INC. www.steffesgroup.com 701-237-9173
ï Timed Online September 21-28, 2022
For: Steffes Construction Consignment Auction
ï Timed Online October 4-11, 2022
For: Steffes Truck & Transportation Auction
ï Timed Online October 7-12, 2022
For: Online Steffes Auction
ï Timed Online October 10-19, 2022
For: Northern Lights Specialized Shop Equipment Auction
ï Timed Online October 12-19, 2022
For: JNS Trucking Inc. Retirement Auction
ï Timed Online October 21-26, 2022
For: Online Steffes Auction
ï Timed Online November 4-9, 2022
For: Online Steffes Auction
WSM AUCTIONEERS
www.wsmauctioneers.com 623-936-3300
ï Virtual Online Sat., October 8, 2022
For: 2nd Saturday Every Month Public Auction
YODER & FREY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990
ï Kissimmee, FL
Wed., November 2, 2022
For: Florida Auction
ThorSport Racing has partnered with Kubota Tractor Corporation to serve as the official tractor company of ThorSport Racing in multiple NASCAR Truck Series events, starting in Kansas with Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro.
“As Kubota celebrates our 50th anniversary in the U.S., it is fitting for us to partner with ThorSport Racing in this U.S.born sport, because we both started from humble beginnings and worked our way up the rankings. And, just like Ben Rhodes, we are now fiercely focused on the road ahead,” said Todd Stucke, Kubota Tractor Corporation senior vice president of marketing, product support and special projects.
“Kubota is proud to sponsor this winning team and Ben, the reigning champion and a leader of the pack. We’re on your side and ready to join you in the winner’s circle.”
Kubota is known for its versatility, reliability and durability across its complete lineup of equipment that is built and refined with the customer in mind — from sub-compact, compact and utility tractors, hay tools, and construction equipment, to residential lawn and garden, commercial turf equipment, and utility vehicles. Racing fans, much like Kubota customers, take pride in the things that move them, whether it’s on the track or moving earth on their property.
“At Kubota, we continuously innovate to better meet the needs of our customers — it’s at the core of what we do, it drives our way of thinking and the way we do business,” said Stucke. “We continue to help our customers be more productive and we work together to achieve their goals, just like a supportive pit crew, which is why this is such an important partnership and natural extension of our brand.”
Rhodes entered the Kansas weekend having notched six top-five and 10 top-10 finishes, in addition to 224 laps led.
“One aspect of this sport that I really enjoy is getting to know new partners and the excitement that comes with it,” said Rhodes. “Kubota is going to be really fun to represent in these final four races of the 2022 season. I think the vibrant orange paint scheme perfectly illustrates their culture and outlook. Together, I hope we can really close out this season strong and accomplish back-to-back championships.”
For more information, visit www.KubotaUSA.com.
1. ONLINE AUCTION: Thursday, September 29: QUERETARO, MEXICO: Late ModelCat,Case,JohnDeere,VolvoConstructionEquipment,AerialLifts,Forklifts,Trucks and Trailers, Large QuantityAttachments & Support Equipment.
2. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, September 29, Opens- Friday, September 16: NEW ENTERPRISE, PENNSYLVANIA: Approximately 20 Locations. Quarry, Aggregate Equipment, Construction Equipment, RubberTired Loaders, Hydraulic Excavators, Rollers, Welders, Air Compressors, Skid Steers, Straight Frame & Articulated Haul Trucks, Truck Tractors, DumpTrucks, SupportTrucks,AllTypes ofTrailers, Support &Attachments.
3. LIVE: Friday, September 30: TROY (Charlottesville), VIRGINIA: Very Large Complete Liquidation. Late Model Cat & Mack, Kenworth Dump Trucks. 2020-2018 Hydraulic Excavators, Crawler Tractors.
4. TIMED: Closes- Wednesday, October 5, Opens- Thursday, September 29: MONTREAL, CANADA: Several Job Completions. Construction, Snow, Utility Equipment, Plus Canceled Order of New Snow Plows & Snow Equipment, Support.
5. LIVE: Friday, October 7: LONG ISLAND (Jamaica), NEW YORK: Very Large SnowRemovalOperationAuction. HIGHLIGHTS: RubberTiredLoaders,SkidSteers,All Types of Snow Plows andAccessories, Snow Plow Trucks, Both Large and Small, Support Equipment.
6. LIVE: Saturday, October 8: PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS: Large Snow & Construction Equipment,Aerial Lifts,AllTypes ofTrucks &Trailers, SnowAttachments & Accessories. Late Model Cat, Hyundai Rubber Tired Loaders.
7. LIVE: Saturday, October 15: CINCINNATI, OHIO: 2 Auctions in One Day. Complete Liquidation. Earthmoving Division and Job Completion of Major Utility Construction Company. HIGHLIGHTS: Cat 615C, (2)Cat 621B, Cat D7, Cat D6, Cat 953, (2)Komatsu D37P-8, Superior Broom, Several Dump Trucks, Several Fire Trucks, Several Tagalongs, Komatsu PC200LC-6, Komatsu PC130LC-8, (2)JD 35G, 2018 Cat 930M, 2014 JD 700K/sideboom, JD 6506LGP, Ditch Witch 4020AT, Ditch Witch 30 Boring Units.
8. LIVE: Thursday, October 20: PITTSBURGH (Acme), PENNSYLVANIA: Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu,Volvo Construction Equipment,Aerial Lifts,Telescopics, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups,All Types of Trailers,Attachments & Support.
9. LIVE: Saturday, October 22: MANCHESTER (Bridgewater), NEW HAMPSHIRE: 1 Owner. A Collection Decades in the Making of the Nicest Construction & Agricultural Equipment FoundAnywhere(ItAll Runs). Cat D4, Quantity of Cat D2's, Cat 9(winch), Cat D7, IH and John Deere Ag Tractors, Drag Lines, IH TD24, Quantity of Hit-Miss Engines, Ford Model T and much more.
10. TIMED PART 1: Closes-Wednesday, October 26, Opens-Wednesday, October 12: VICTORIA, TEXAS: Major Job Completion. All Types of Support Equipment, Accessories & Shop Equipment to be Found in a Company of This Size.
11. LIVE PART 2: Thursday, October 27: VICTORIA, TEXAS: 2018 Volvo A5G, (2)2015 Cat 725, Cat 16G, (Cat D6TLGP, (3)Cat D6RLGP, (2)Cat 330DLC(long reach), Steiger HD385, (6)Case IH 9380-9370, 2)Case IH 9370- 9350 QuadTrac PullingTractors, (6)17ft. & 14ft. Yard Pans, (2)Ford F750 Water Trailers, 2019 Ford F550 Service Truck, (2)Telescopic Forklifts, Manitowac 4500, Linkbelt 418, Grove 8050, Pile Driving Equipment.
12. LIVE: Saturday, October 29: PORT JERVIS, NEWYORK: 2Auctions in 1 Day. 2 Retirements. Construction, Utility Equipment,Attachments, Support,Trucks andTrailers.
13. TIMED: Closes- Sunday, October 30, Opens- Friday, October 14: CAMBRIDGE, MAINE: Group of Collectible Trucks, Collectible Snowmobiles & more. Large Amount of Support.
14. LIVE: Friday, November 4: NEWPORT, VERMONT: 1 Owner Auction. Large Construction, Logging, Recycling, Equipment,TruckTractors, DumpTrucks,AllTypes of Trailers.
15. LIVE: Saturday, November 5: ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Large Quantity Late Model Trucks: Pickups, Service, Bucket & Derrick, Construction Equipment,Aerials and Forklifts.
16. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, November 10, Opens- Friday, October 28: NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Later Model Snow & Construction Equipment, Attachments, Support, Snow Trucks, Pickups, Skid Steers, Forklifts,Aerial Lifts.
17. LIVE: Friday, November 11: AKRON, OHIO: Major Job Completion.Aggregate Division.LateModelCrushers,ScreeningPlants,RadialStackers,Conveyors,Construction Equipment, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Various Types of Support andAttachments.
18. LIVE: Saturday, November 12: BUFFALO, NEW YORK: Late Model Construction &Agricultural Equipment,Attachments, Support, Trucks, Trailers.
19. LIVE: Friday, November 18: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: Late Model Cat Rental Returns, Large Quantity of All Types of Construction & Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Crawler Tractors, Rubber Tired Loaders, Skid Steers, Hydraulic Excavators, Loader Backhoes, Forklifts, Boom & Scissor Lifts,Attachments, Trucks & Trailers.
20. LIVE: Saturday, November 19: ALBANY, NEW YORK: 1 Owner. Complete Liquidation. Late Model Construction, Aggregate Equipment, Late Model Dump Trucks, Mack Truck Tractors, Dump Trailers, Pickups,Attachments & Support.
21. TIMED: Closes-Saturday,November26,Opens-Saturday,November19: BRIDGEPORT (Syracuse), NEW YORK: Complete Liquidation. Over 50 Years in Business Paving & Construction Company. Plus Late Model Medium- Compact Construction Equipment, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Skid Steers, Attachments, Snow Plows, New & Used Support, Truck Tractors, Refrigerator Trucks, Van Trailers, Pickups.
22. LIVE: Wednesday, December 7: FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Late Model Cat, Komatsu,JohnDeereRentalFleetConstructionEquipment,Attachments,Support,Trucks, Trailers.
23. LIVE: Friday, December 9: SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Late Model Rental Cat, John Deere, Hitachi Construction Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Accessories,Attachments, Trucks, Trailers.
24. LIVE: Saturday, December 10: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Late Model Boom Lifts, Aerial Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Forklifts, Construction Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Support andAttachments.
25. LIVE: Thursday, December 29: ALBANY, NEW YORK: Late Model EarthmovingEquipment,Cat,Komatsu,JohnDeere,Volvo,MultipleTrucks,Trailers,Aerial Lifts, Forklifts,Attachments and Support.
26-34. LIVE: Saturday, February 4 to Sunday, February 12: BUSHNELL(Orlando), FLORIDA: 30th Annual 9-Day Rental Return Auction. The Greatest Construction Equipment,Aerial Lifts,Trucks,Trailers,Attachments, Support Equipment on Planet EarthThe Best of the Best.
35. TORONTO, CANADA: Late Model Rentals of Agricultural Equipment, Construction Equipment,Attachments,Tools, Support,VariousTrucks andTrailers.
36. RACINE, WISCONSIN: Job Completion Auction of Late Model Construction, Aggregate, Utility Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Service & Pickup Trucks, Trailers,Attachments and Support.
37. MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 2nd Annual Classic Car, Classic Truck, Classic Construction EquipmentAuction. Something Really Neat.
38. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Telescopics, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, AllTypes ofTrailers,Attachments & Support.
39. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, All Types of Trailers (Equipment & Van), Attachments and Support.
40. ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS: Large Quantity Late Model Trucks: Pickups, Service, Bucket & Derrick, Construction Equipment,Aerials and Forklifts.
41. PARKERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA: Very Large, Late Model Construction & Utility Equipment Auction. Construction & Utility Equipment, Accessories, Trucks, Trailers from Dirt Job Completion.
Dynamic leader and Kohler Co. Executive Chairman Herbert Vollrath Kohler Jr. passed away on Sept. 3, 2022, in Kohler, Wis. He was 83.
Mr. Kohler’s bold ideas and hands-on leadership transformed the plumbing products manufacturer founded by his grandfather into a global and diverse family of businesses synonymous with unmatched quality, creativity and bold innovation. He literally put his beloved home state of Wisconsin on the map as a global golf destination culminating with the Ryder Cup in 2021.
Mr. Kohler was born in Chicago on Feb. 20, 1939. His father Herbert V. Kohler Sr., son of Kohler Co. founder John Michael Kohler, served as board chairman and CEO of Kohler Co. from 1940 until his death in 1968. His mother Ruth De Young Kohler was a historian and former women’s editor of the Chicago Tribune.
Mr. Kohler was educated at the Kohler schools in Kohler, Wis., and at Choate Rosemary Hall inWallingford, Conn.As a young man, he spent many summers as a laborer on the Kohler farms and in most of the manufacturing divisions of Kohler Co.After serving with the U.S.Army Reserve, studying at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, and launching a brief acting career at Knox College in Illinois, he completed his education at Yale University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial administration in 1965.He
rejoined Kohler Co. full-time as an R&D technician shortly after graduation. He became a director of the company in 1967, and when his father died a year later, he became vice president of operations. He was named executive vice
president in 1971, was elected chairman of the board and CEO in 1972, and president of the company in 1974 — at the age of 35. In 2015, he became the company’s executive chairman, with son David taking the helm as president and CEO. He served Kohler Co. for 61 years.
Mr. Kohler established and chaired the Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education, the Kohler Trust for Preservation, passing the chair role to his daughter Laura in 2015. He also established the Kohler Trust for Clean Water in 2019, of which Laura also is chair. Among the beneficiaries of the Trusts are the Wisconsin Chapter of The Nature
Conservancy, and recently a major conservation project in the Sheboygan River Watershed.
He served as president of the Kohler Foundation that provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships annually, sponsors a Distinguished Guest Series that brings internationally recognized performers to Sheboygan County and manages the Waelderhaus — a replica of the Austrian home of John Michael Kohler that is open to the public.
In 2012, Mr. Kohler helped finance and led the design and construction of the Kohler Environmental Center at Choate Rosemary Hall, his alma mater. This LEED-Platinum environmental research and education center is outfitted with three working laboratories, two classrooms and a greenhouse. It is home to the Environmental Immersion Program, a year-long residential and interdisciplinary program.
Mr. Kohler married the former Natalie Black in 1988 and together they built a life focused on growing the business on a global scale. His marriage to Linda KohlerAnderson ended in divorce in the early 1980s. Linda, the mother of Laura, Rachel and David, died in 2005. Mr. Kohler also preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr., and Ruth DeYoung; his younger brother, Frederic Kohler; and younger sister, Ruth DeYoung Kohler II.
Mr. Kohler is survived by his wife, Natalie; two daughters, Laura Kohler (Steve Proudman), and Rachel Kohler (Mark Hoplamazian); and one son, David Kohler (Nina). He is further survived by 10 grandchildren, Lily, Hannah and Rachel Proudman; Mara, Lena and Leo Hoplamazian; Ashley, Samuel, Jack and Tait Kohler; and three great grandchildren, Ophelia, Herbert and Uma Cartwright.
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Place:Tiverton Brinkhaven, Township
Description: Tree Farm Day be held at Tiverton Timber Tree Farm in Northwest Coshocton County. We will be showcasing a variety of good forest management practices
through walking tours, seminars, and educational displays. Our 2022 Tree Farm of the Year cannot accommodate large groups, so Tiverton Timber is hosting our Field Day this year.
Events:
. Forester led educational hikes with a focus on invasive species control, selection harvesting, salvage harvesting, tree planting, and forestland as an investment.
. Self-guided hikes.
. Visit to an old clearcut with a focus on wildlife management.
. Visit to a remediated high-grade harvest.
. Demonstration of tree felling, horse logging, and a portable .sawmill.Birding hike.
. Kids activities.
Seminars:
. Deer Management.
. Forestland as an Investment.
. Forest Legacy Planning.
. Navigating the Ohio Forest Tax Law and Current Agricultural Use Valuation Programs.
. The Process of Selling Timber.
Other Information: This event will take place rain or shine, and hiking footwear is strongly recommended. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
For more information contact: Jake Peer Phone: 740/801-0458 or Email: jake@peerfamilyforestry.com
Ohio Forestry Association supports the management of Ohio’s forest resources and improvement of business conditions for the benefits of its members in their endeavors to engage in forestry-related industries and enterprises.
The Ohio Forestry Association is an independent organization, operating not-for-profit and chartered to promote the general welfare of the people and private enterprise of the state of Ohio.
2022 Paul Bunyan Show
Dates: Friday, October 7, 2022 – Sunday, October 9, 2022
Time:8 AM – 5 PM Friday and Saturday 9 AM – 3 PM Sunday
Place:Guernsey County Fairgrounds
Address:335 Old National Road Lore City (Cambridge), OH 43755
On-Site Admission Prices: Adults $10; Seniors & Kids (7-12) $5; 6 and under ShowFree!
Schedule/ Activities/ Competitions/ Exhibitors/ Lodging/ Dining/ Exhibiting Info/ Volunteers/Directions … No pets allowed! No unauthorized vehicles, no ATV’s, no personal golf carts allowed on Show grounds. NO EXCEPTIONS!
The mission of the Paul Bunyan Show is to provide access to current knowledge and technology which enhances the quality of life and market competitiveness of individuals, families, industries, and communities. This mission is accomplished by showcasing research,
products, services, and experience through educational exhibits, presentations, and demonstrations on the forest industries, natural resources, and lifestyles.
Activities include a Wood Auction – All wood processed during the Show will be auctioned off on Sunday afternoon. Firewood, milled wood, wood chips, mulch and more – Bobtail and Boom Truck Cruise in – AWESOME FOOD! Come and support the Ohio Forestry Association Foundation, Inc.
For more information contact Ohio Forestry Association, 507 Main Street, Suite 200, Zanesville, OH 43701.
Phone: 888/38-TREES (888-388-7337) Fax: 740/297-4153
Email: info@OhioForest.org
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (AED) (https://www.aednet.org)
2022 Leadership Development Institute
• SESSION: October 12 – 14, 2022
Leading Self-Leading Others
. How to have coaching conversations
. Leading self and others through change
Relational Capital
. Building relational capital
. Connecting with others – your team and your customers
. Collaboration over command
. every
Program
. Final capstone
For more information on this session, contact AED: Phone: 630/574-0650
Dates:Wed, October 19, 2022 – Fri, October 21, 2022
Place:Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY
Description: Tradeshow – Hardscape North America is co-located with Equip Exposition. The combined mega industry event will take place October 19-21,2022 at the state-of-the-art Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. HNA has a dedicated area of the floor and a 6,500+ square foot Hardscape House adjacent to the exhibit hall. Hardscape North America and Equip Exposition hosts more than 850 exhibits including the Hardscape House and 20+ acre outdoor demo area with everything you need to learn and grow as a hardscape professional. This is the can’t-miss tradeshow for hardscape contractors, dealers, and landscape professionals! Education and Demos –Network and learn from the “best in the industry.” Courses, Demos, and Sessions are led by some of the top speakers in North America.
Competitions – Enter the HNA Awards or compete in the national HNA Installer Championship. Be recognized as the best of the best in the hardscape industry in North America! Admission – Admission is open to adults and children ages 12 and up. For more information on this event contact Hardscape North America, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209. 812/949-9200 www.equipexposition.com
To better represent its growing role and expanding solutions for commercial equipment finance, DCR Technologies announced that it has changed its name to ties,seconds,instantfeatureseasy-to-useproducts.ancebuilding-as-a-service,ments,moresecureandforprovidersdealers,theportingmitmentCo-founder,increasetions,industrymentTrnsact.“AsTrnsact,wearegrowingourcommit-toprovidebettersolutionsforthetonotjustmanagecreditapplica-butalsogrowtheirbusinessandtheirrevenue,”TrnsactCEOandBeckhamThomassaid.“Withaninnovativeplatformandacom-toimprovingourproductsandsup-ourcustomers,wearetransformingwayfinancingisdoneforcustomers,lenders,manufacturers,aftermarketandtheentireecosystem”Alreadyofferinganestablishedplatformdealerstomanagecreditapplicationsconnectwithlendersinacompliantandenvironment,Trnsactnowprovidessolutionsfordealers,includingpay-automatedfinancedecisioning,lend-andaneasypathwaytorevenuethroughafinanceandinsur-(F&I)officeanddiverseaftermarketTheTrnsactplatformoffersanturnkeyfinancingsolutionwithlikesecurecreditapplications,two-waychat,financeproposalsinelectronicdocumentationcapabili-andaccesstoalargelendernetworkfor
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Crushing and Screening: `05 FINTEC 1107 Crawler Crusher, s/n 061107237 • EAGLE 500-05-CC Portable Crushing Plant, s/n 11589
• CEDARAPIDS 543 Commander Crusher, s/n 21517 • `07 FINTEC 570 Crawler Screening Plant, s/n 2007570450 • `04 FINTEC 540 Crawler Screening Plant, s/n 2004540215 • POWERSCREEN Mark II Portable Screener, s/n 2723688 • POWERSCREEN Commander Portable Screener, s/n 5102332 • LORD Portable Screening Plant • CEDARAPIDS Washall Portable Wash Plant, s/n 18819 • PROTOGRIND 1200L Portable Hydraulic Top Soil Shredder, s/n 98161
Hydraulic Excavators and Attachments: `11 KOBELCO SK2609, Acera Mark 9 Long Reach, s/n LL14U1710 • `95 CAT 330L, s/n 5YM01746 • `93 CAT 330L, s/n 8FK00610 • `03 KOMATSU PC300-7L, s/n A85675 • `98 HITACHI EX330LC-5, s/n 1H1P020320 • `99 KOBELCO SK220 IV, s/n LL02307 • `00 JD 160LC, s/n 041325 • `92 CAT EL200B, s/n 7DF02064
Crawler Tractors: `94 CAT D6HXL, s/n 9KJ00787 • `80 CAT D6D, s/n 4X06031 • `66 CAT D6C, s/n 76A4438 • `97 CAT D5C Series II, s/n 7PS00428 • CAT D4E, s/n 51X01273 • CAT D8H, s/n 46A13427
• `89 KOMATSU D68P-1, s/n 45771 • `84 KOMATSU D65P-7, s/n 40174 • INT’L TD25, s/n 005766
Rubber Tired and Crawler Loaders: `13 CAT 930K, s/n RHN01971 • `88 CAT 966E, s/n 99Y05975 • `98 CAT 950G, s/n 3JW00748
• `73 CAT 950, s/n 81J6079 • `98 KOMATSU WA450-3, s/n 53130 • `94 VOLVO L150, s/n 150V60340 • `05 SAMSUNG 180-2, s/n NBY0165 • `84 FIATALLIS FR20, s/n 500228 • `76 FIAT ALLIS 745H-B, s/n 72C03451 • `77 CAT 977L Crawler, s/n 11K8418
Tractor Loader Backhoe, Skid Steers, andAttachments: `93 CAT 426B, 4x4 Extend-A-Hoe, s/n 5YJ00487 • `02 NEW HOLLAND LS180, s/n 191358 • `95 NEW HOLLAND LX665, s/n 864561 • `93 BOBCAT 753, s/n 511525503
Dump Trucks: (2) 2007 MACK CV713 Granite Tri-Axles • `06 INTERNATIONAL 7600 Tri-Axle • `00 PETERBILT 357 Tri-Axle • `99 MACK CL713 Tri-Axle • `98 MACK RD688S Tri-Axle • `00 INTERNATIONAL Eagle Tri-Axle • `98 MACK RD688S Quad Axle • `97 MACK RD688S Tri-Axle • (2) `94 MACK DM690S TriAxles • `89 MACK RD690S Tri-Axle • `88 MACK RD690S TriAxle • `87 MACK RD688S Tri-Axle • MACK RD685S T/A
Roll-Off Trucks and Containers: `06 KENWORTH • `03 INTERNATIONAL 7500 T/A • `99 MACK RD688S Tri-Axle • Roll-Off Containers
Tri-Axle Vac and Mixer Trucks: `13 INT’ Paystar Vac Truck • `97 MACK 6x6 Front Discharge • `05 MACK CV713 Granite Rear • `07 STERLING Rear • `02 STERLING Rear • (2) 2000 MACK DM690S Rear • `99 MACK RD688S Rear • `99 VOLVO MACK WG64 Rear • `96 MACK RD688S Quad Axle Rear • `94 MACK DM690S Rear
Truck Tractors and Lowboy: `03 MACK CX613 Vision T/A • `96 INT’ 9300 GLR T/A • `96 MACK CH613 T/A • `85 MACK RS686LST T/A • `02 TALBERT TDW35SAHRG1T1, 35 Ton T/A Lowboy
