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Planners at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) keep their eyes on trouble spots: congestion, bottlenecks and high-crash areas. I-81, on the western edge of the state, is high on the watch list.
This important 325-mi. corridor traverses a rugged mountainous area and connects cities like Winchester, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Roanoke and Bristol. Visitors to Shenandoah National Park and Virginia Tech also are frequent travelers on I-81. Nearly one-fourth of the traffic is trucks, so the highway is an important commercial artery, as well.
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, are more commonplace tools on the job site as they are growing more sophisticated in technology and application.
The I-81 Corridor Improvement Program helps VDOT keep the highway in focus. The state passed a regional fuels tax in 2019, which provides the necessary resources for improvements to this vital roadway.
VDOT’s Salem District has identified a section of the interstate between exits 137 and 141
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The Maryland Transportation Authority was issued a permit March 5, 2025, by the Baltimore District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River.
Demolition of the Wheeling Inn in downtown Wheeling, W. Va., has been completed, and the city’s nearby $17.9 million suspension bridge renovation project wrapped up late last year.
Southwestern Pa.’s Washington Mall once was an economic beacon for the region when it opened in the late 1960s. It later fell into disrepair and was practically abandoned as store after store moved out.
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Case Power & Equipment of Pennsylvania drew approximately 100 customers, would-be customers and friends to a March 18, 2025, demo day held at its Howard, Pa., facility.
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44 CAT OFFERS LIMITED EDITION MACHINES TO HONOR MILESTONE
In honor of its 100 Year Anniversary, Caterpillar Inc. announced Cat Limited Edition machines are available for purchase through select Cat dealers around the world.
46 PENNDOT BEGINS WORK ON MARKET STREET BRIDGES PROJECT IN PHILLY
PennDOT began early construction activities as of March 17, 2025, on its $148.9 million project to rehabilitate the Market Street bridges in Center City Philadelphia.
79 LEER EXPANDS WITH E-COMMERCE, NEW FULFILLMENT CENTER
LEER, under the leadership of Alan Farash, its president and CEO, the company is leveraging technology to expand its market reach while strengthening its dealer network.
80 SMITHCO SIGNS TRANSWORLD EQUIPMENT AS NEW DEALER
SmithCo Mfg. Inc. has reached an agreement with TransWorld Equipment Corp to sell SmithCo’s premium line of side dump trailers in seven northeast states. TransWorld Equipment is headquartered in Little Silver, N.J.
84 TEREX UTILITIES OFFERS ITS TOP FIVE REPAIR TECH TIPS OF 2024
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87 MESSICK FARM EQUIP. ACQUIRES ROVENDALE AG & BARN
Messick Farm Equipment announced the acquisition of Rovendale Ag & Barn, strengthening its ability to serve farmers, contractors and property owners with expanded inventory and service.
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The Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) was issued a permit March 5, 2025, by the Baltimore District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River, near the entrance to the busy Port of Baltimore.
The reconstruction is critically needed to reconnect the Interstate 695/Baltimore Beltway, a major East Coast artery and improving community accessibility lost following the collapse on March 26, 2024, of the original structure, which claimed the lives of six local residents.
The Baltimore District Regulatory Branch previously issued two permit verifications last year for preliminary construction activities, explosive demolition and removal of the remaining bridge structures and continues to participate in weekly interagency meetings on the project.
“Less than one year after the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, [our district] is proud to have provided fair and efficient permitting efforts to enable the construction of a new bridge,” said Francis Pera, commander of the USACE’s Baltimore district. “To have both removed the bridge wreckage and issued relevant permits for its reconstruction on this timetable is a testament to our dedicated regulatory branch and our mission to support an energetic economy across the Mid-Atlantic.”
In a news release from the USACE, the agency said, “Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 requires authorization from the Secretary of the Army, acting through USACE, for construction in or over any navigable waterway of the United States, including dredging or disposal of dredged materials, excavation or any other modification. This applies to all structures, from the smallest floating dock to the largest commercial undertaking. It also includes [structural] elements like dolphins, trestles, jetties, pilings and aerial or subaqueous power transmission lines.”
While the construction of the proposed Key Bridge and its structures will be performed over and adjacent to the Patapsco River’s Fort McHenry Federal Channel, the work is not expected to result in an alteration to the dimensions of the 700-ft.-wide and 50-ft.-deep shipping channel.
includes the Fort McHenry channel, and will continue to do so throughout the new bridge’s construction.
While the construction of the proposed Key Bridge and its structures will be performed over and adjacent to the Patapsco River’s Fort McHenry Federal Channel, the work is not expected to result in an alteration to the dimensions of the 700-ft.-wide and 50ft.-deep shipping channel.
Since 1917, the USACE’s Baltimore District has been congressionally authorized to maintain the Baltimore harbor and channels federal navigation project, which
Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act requires authorization through USACE for the discharge of dredged or fill material into all waters of the United States, the agency noted, including wetlands. Discharges of fill material generally include placement of fill that is necessary for the construction of any structure, or impoundment requiring rock, sand, dirt or other material for its construction.
As currently designed, the replacement of the Key Bridge will incorporate reinforced pier foundations, pier protection islands and six dolphins (human-made berthing or mooring structures) to permanently impact approximately 12.71 acres of the tidal river.
In addition, the USACE said a temporary trestle for construction access will be built
and require the installation of approximately 1,200 36-in. steel piles, covering an abovewater area of approximately 400,000 sq. ft., and the top of pile will be located approximately 10 ft. above the approximate mean high-water line of the Patapsco River.
Another roughly 300 36-in. temporary mooring or template piles will be driven into the riverbed, as well. The trestle and template piles together will temporarily impact approximately 9.19 acres of the waterway.
Geotechnical investigations are ongoing, according to the Corps of Engineers, which noted that the test pile operations, pier demolition and trestle construction are all expected to begin summer 2025, followed by inwater construction of the new Key Bridge in fall 2025.
The project also requires similar permit verification from the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Demolition of the Wheeling Inn in downtown Wheeling, W. Va., has been completed, and the city’s nearby $17.9 million suspension bridge renovation project wrapped up late last year, but an official determination still looms about the future use of the historic bridge.
Originally designed and built in 1849, the Wheeling Suspension Bridge is listed by the Library of Congress as the first bridge built to cross the Ohio River, as well as “perhaps the most important extant antebellum civil engineering structure in North America” and the “oldest vehicular suspension bridge still in operation in the world.”
However, the 1,010-ft.-long structure has not been open to vehicular traffic since 2019 after an oversized vehicle damaged it in September of that year.
The incident forced the latest in what had been a series of temporary closures because of similar weight limit violations that prompted structural concerns. The future of the bridge’s use has remained up in the air ever since, the Wheeling Intelligencer & News Register reported Jan. 25.
In addition, West Virginia Department of Highways (DOH) officials have said that weight limits will be just one of several factors that will be taken into consideration in whether to reopen the bridge.
The state awarded a $17.9 million contract to Advantage Steel & Construction in Saxonburg, Pa., in 2021 to conduct a rehabilitation project focusing on the span’s superstructure and substructure, as well as painting it, adding lights, and upgrading its anchorage and other bridge components.
WVDOH had indicated that information gathered during the major upgrade would reveal whether the bridge could reopen to vehicular traffic again in the future or if the landmark would instead be transformed into a multimillion-dollar pedestrian footbridge and historic showpiece over the Ohio River.
The bridge remained closed during those renovations, which were originally set to be completed in 2023. However, supply chain issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic reportedly contributed to delays in the job’s completion until 2024.
Around the time the rehab project was finished, West Virginia’s construction of the $35 million Downtown Streetscape Project in Wheeling brought new traffic lights to the intersection at 10th and Main Streets, including lights for eastbound traffic coming from the bridge — a fact that some hopeful observers viewed as an indication that vehicular traffic would be returning to the span.
However, those hopes dwindled after West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) Secretary Jimmy Wriston hinted publicly that the days of vehicular traffic on the suspension bridge had “probably passed,” although no official announcement
had been made by state officials about the structure’s future use.
Late last year, WVDOH engineers indicated that the state planned to monitor the bridge while crews from Raze International, a demolition contractor from Shadyside, Ohio, removed the former Wheeling Inn, which sat adjacent to the area of the bridge’s northeast anchorage.
WVDOH District 6 officials noted that load-related data was expected to be reviewed at the end of 2024, adding that the demolition of the former hotel at the time would require the nearby section of 10th Street to remain closed between the bridge and Main Street.
Now that the hotel demolition has been completed, though, the state still must consider the load rating analysis as well as other factors in order to make the final determination about the future of the Wheeling Suspension Bridge.
WVDOH officials recently indicated that the structural capability of handling vehicular traffic will be just one factor in the decision. They indicated, too, that the extent of future maintenance for its use — whether that will be for motor vehicles or pedestrians — will also be a factor. Related costs are also expected to influence the final decision.
Speaking on behalf of WVDOH District 6 engineers, Jake Flatley, a public information specialist for the department, told the
Wheeling news source in the third week of January that the process to make that determination was expected to unfold in the coming weeks.
“CONSOR [Engineers], the consultant selected for the six-year inspection last year, was tasked with a load rating determination,” he explained. “In order to perform the task, [CONSOR] had to perform an initial and in-depth, hands-on inspection of the structure. On top of that, this structure is quite a bit different from our modern bridges from an analysis standpoint.”
Over the course of the past 175 years, the Wheeling Suspension Bridge has undergone several renovations as its age and the evolution of traffic from wagons to motor vehicles called for upgrades to the span.
According to Flatley, WVDOH’s engineers and their consultants will be looking at all factors when determining the bridge’s future use.
“The consultant will need to take into consideration the unique design, all modifications made to the structure over the years, and, most critically, the condition of its members,” he added. “This [bridge] is quite old, and as such, some of [its] members have deteriorated. In addition to the load rating task, the consulting firm was tasked with determining what it would take to accommodate vehicle traffic again, as well as what it would take to maintain pedestrian traffic on the structure.
“Once this information is available, an informed decision on the future use of the structure will be made.”
Bridge Also Important for Wheeling Island Residents
Wheeling City Councilman Ben Seidler, who represents the Ward 2 neighborhood of Wheeling Island, noted that the suspension bridge has for many decades served as an important connector to downtown Wheeling. Right now, the only direct point of entry and exit to Wheeling Island is off Interstate 70.
“Protecting our historic landmark from overweight vehicles is crucial, but the Wheeling Suspension Bridge serves as a vital point of egress for Wheeling Island residents, particularly during construction or emergencies,” he clarified.
“Additionally, owning a street-legal sideby-side or scooter is becoming more and more attractive to people. However, these vehicles are not permitted on the interstate highway,” Seidler continued. “The residents of Wheeling Island have been vocal about the pressing need to reopen this bridge to vehicular traffic, and I fully agree.”
Regardless of its future use, the Wheeling Suspension Bridge is expected to be highlighted as a central focus of a new Wheeling Gateway Visitor and Heritage Center that is planned for the property where the Wheeling Inn once stood.
The Intelligencer & News Register noted that millions of dollars have already been secured for the proposed center’s development, and once completed, it will be nestled among a number of other significant public and private investments to downtown Wheeling’s main thoroughfare.
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Southwestern Pa.’s Washington Mall once was an economic beacon for the region when it opened in the late 1960s. It later fell into disrepair and was practically abandoned as store after store moved out. It will soon be demolished to make way for a new development.
The Washington County Commissioners announced Feb. 19, 2025, at its latest meeting that they will be assisting with razing the old mall in South Strabane Township by using federal stimulus funds through the county’s blight mitigation program.
Municipal officials will soon be soliciting bids so demolition work can begin in spring 2025 to get the sprawling parcel “pad ready” as an enticement for developers.
The site is located alongside the interchange of Interstate 70 and I79.
According to a Feb. 20, 2025, report in the Observer-Reporter, the cost to raze the mall and prepare the site for development was not immediately made known, but it will come from federal
American Rescue Plan Act money earmarked for blight removal across the county.
“This has been a long time in coming,” Nick Sherman, chair of the county commission, told the local news source. He added that there have been conversations about a “big box” retailer possibly moving into the location.
The land upon which the old mall sits is owned by a trust belonging to the family of mall developer Angelo Falconi, with the property in care of trustee Anthony Marinelli. But there has been an apparent agreement with Leetsdale, Pa.-based Chapman Properties to tear down the mall and develop the property to attract a new tenant, the ObserverReporter noted.
“We’ve had meetings ad nauseam over the last two years trying to cut through all the legalities with all the families owning [the property],” Sherman said.
Chapman’s Tony Rosenberger is spearheading the project and
said he would be able to release information on a potential tenant at a later date.
For now, though, crews will remove the mall’s structure and any environmental issues to allow for a new retail development on the parcel.
“The bottom line is the mall is falling down, and this will forever perpetuate its disappearance,” he said when speaking with the Observer-Reporter. “[The county commissioners] have been instrumental in getting it torn down and getting this eyesore out of here.”
The Washington Mall first opened in 1968 and boasted a variety of large retail stores and small businesses that brought customers to shop from across the region.
Over the decades, though, it fell into disrepair as stores left, leading to the shopping center’s formal closure in 2014, although
some big box stores facing the parking lot remained open for a time.
The only two remaining tenants are Grand China Buffet and Harbor Freight. The county commissioners did not reveal what would happen to those two businesses once the mall is razed.
Chain-link fencing has since been set up around most of the property to keep the public out of the building, and photographs shared by the commissioners at their recent meeting showed the interior is no longer salvageable.
However, the location itself, just to the southeast of the interchange of two major freeways, has sparked renewed interest after it was announced earlier in February that a recreation vehicle dealer and service center was looking to locate at the mall’s former Toys ‘R Us and Giant Eagle locations.
The Washington ObserverReporter noted that a development group called 79/70 Associates is scheduled to appear
before South Strabane’s planning commission and the zoning hearing board in March to discuss that portion of the project.
The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington is overseeing the demolition of the mall through its blight mitigation program; agency Executive Director Bob Griffin described the mall as a “textbook project” for those funds.
“The project aligns very well with what our purpose is here for redevelopment to revitalize and redevelop properties like these, especially with how long it has been in disrepair,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sherman said the county is hopeful that the prime commercial location can once again be an economic driver for the region once the dilapidated and neglected structure is removed.
“By early spring, you’ll see wrecking balls swinging and excavators grabbing things,” Sherman told the Washington County news source.
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as an area needing improvement. Work began in that section in 2022 with most of the work scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. Workers will handle some finishing touches on the project in early 2026.
Jeff Mays has been the project manager of Archer Western, Herndon, Va., under a design-build contract. He has worked closely with Duane Mann, area construction engineer of the VDOT Salem District. The contract is valued at $179 million.
Mann said the work this year has been hampered by troublesome weather.
“The storms that caused devastation in Asheville, N.C. and parts of Tennessee did not cause as much damage here but did slow down our work schedule considerably. The damage on other roadways caused traffic to be rerouted onto I-81 and impacted our work.”
The goal of the project was to add a third lane northbound and southbound with most of the construction taking place in the median. Although equipment, workers and materials could be concentrated in
that area, this approach created its own set of challenges. Construction vehicles had to enter and leave the work zone by exiting into high-speed lanes of traffic. To ensure safety, the project team identified the most appropriate ingress and egress points. Additional signage and flashing lights were incorporated to draw attention to vehicles entering and exiting the work site.
“One of our important milestones was to improve movement from exit 137 onto Wildwood Road,” said Mann. “A second milestone was called ‘area 4.’ Located between exit 140 and 141, this section was one of the first to feature the final configuration of the northbound and southbound lanes.”
Mays and his team at Archer Western began work by strengthening the outside shoulders and widening them slightly so they could receive traffic. Once that work was complete, workers moved the traffic toward those shoulders and began work on the new lanes in the median.
“We were pleased to find no significant issues with
see WIDENING page 90
The goal of the project was to add a third lane northbound and southbound with most of the construction taking place in the median.
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(12) Allmand Light Plants, 2008-2010, diesel, s/a towtype, (4) MH lights, excellent
Cat 336EL, 2012, 33.5” TBG pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 6,700 HMR, work ready
$162,500
Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 26 cy, working everyday on jobsites
$89,000
$224,500
Cat 336FL, 2015, 33.5” TBG Pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 4,300 HMR, work ready
Komatsu PC220LC-8 Longreach, 2011, Young Boom/Stick 60’ reach, 3,500 HMR
Volvo A30C, 1996, 30 tons, 11,000 hrs, 296 hp, 6WD, 23.5R25, 21 cy cap, A/C, P/S trans, works everyday
$179,000
$122,500
$72,500
Kobelco SK210LC, 2007, Q/C, aux hyd, 31.5” TBG Pads, 3,900 HMR
Cat D5NXL, 2006, 10’ PAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 22” Pads, 4,100 HMR
$82,000
$49,500
Cat 613C Water Wagon, 1994, 5000 gal drop tank, ROPS, spray heads
Cat 621F, 1996, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x2, very good condition
CALL
Cat 621E, 1989, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x29, very nice CALL
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
100 Excavator, Loader, Specialized & Grapple Buckets in Stock -Call For Your Needs FORKS (8) IT28F/G Forks, Balderson qc, 48"-60" pallet style, excellent
$229,500
Komatsu D155AX-6, 2007, Sigma S-U Blade, 4-bbl Single Shank Ripper, 8,400 HMR
Cat D6TXW, 2013, 13’6” VPAT Blade, Carco 70APS winch, 28” pads, 7,300 HMR
Humdinger Equipment, the TANA North American distributor, announced Tracey Road Equipment as its newest authorized dealer.
Humdinger Equipment, the TANA North American distributor, announced Tracey Road Equipment as its newest authorized dealer.
This collaboration enables Tracey Road to offer TANA’s waste and recycling equipment to customers across the state of New York.
“We partner with dealers we can trust to provide fast, exceptional service and support to TANA customers,” said Chad Phares, vice president of Humdinger Equipment, TANA North America. “Tracey Road Equipment’s expertise, commitment to quality and strong regional presence make them an ideal partner to expand TANA’s footprint in the North American waste and recycling industry.”
As an authorized dealer, Tracey Road will provide sales, service and technical support for TANA’s full line of landfill compactors and low-speed shredders. TANA machines help waste and recycling operations maximize uptime and profitability.
This partnership reinforces TANA North America’s commitment to providing customer service and ensuring businesses across the country have access to waste processing equipment backed by expert support, according to the company.
For more information, visit www.traceyroad.com.
Caterpillar D3 Track-Type Tractor, 1:50 scale - $110
Caterpillar 555D Log Skidder, 1:50 scale - $115
Allis Chalmers Forty-Five Motor Grader,1:50 scale................................$80
Allis Chalmers TS300 Motor Scraper, 1:50 scale..................................$80
Bantam Lattice Truck Crane on White WC Carrier,1:50 scale..............$160
Bobcat 743 Skid Steer Loader,1:25 scale................................................$50
Bucyrus Erie 22B Dragline,1:50 scale....................................................$295
Bucyrus Erie 22B Cable Shovel,1:50 scale............................................$215
Bucyrus Erie 22B Cable Backhoe,1:50 scale..........................................$215
Case 580D Backhoe/Loader, 1:35 scale................................................$100
Case 580E Backhoe/Loader,1:35 scale....................................................$65
Case 580SR Backhoe/Loader,1:50 scale................................................$150
Case 850B Angle/Tilt Dozer,1:35 scale..................................................$100
Case 1845B Uni-Loader,1:35 scale..........................................................$35
Case DH4B Trencher,1:35 scale..............................................................$75
Case 9030B Excavator,1:50 scale............................................................$50
Caterpillar D6H Track-Type Tractor,1:50 scale........................................$90
Caterpillar 953 Traxcavator,1:50 scale..................................................$100
Caterpillar 955L Traxcavator,1:50 scale..................................................$60
Caterpillar 988B Wheel Loader,1:50 scale............................................$100
Caterpillar 988F Wheel Loader,1:50 scale............................................$100
Caterpillar C-591 Pipelayer,1:70 scale....................................................$70
Caterpillar D9N Track-Type Tractor w/black Tracks,1:50 scale............$100
Caterpillar D9N Track-Type Tractor w/yellow Tracks,1:50 scale..........$100
Caterpillar D8L Track-Type Tractor,1:50 scale......................................$100
Caterpillar D7C Track-Type Tractor,1:50 scale......................................$110
Caterpillar D10 Track-Type Tractor w/ ripper,1:50 scale......................$100
Caterpillar D11R Track-Type Tractor,1:50 scale......................................$75
Caterpillar D4E Track-Type Tractor, new color,1:50 scale......................$60
Deere 850J Dozer, 1:50 scale - $45
Caterpillar D4E Track-Type Tractor, old color,1:50 scale......................$60
Caterpillar AP-1000 Asphalt Paver,1:50 scale......................................
Caterpillar 416 Silver Backhoe/Loader,1:50 scale..................................
Caterpillar 936 Wheel Loader,1:50 scale................................................
Caterpillar 920 Wheel Loader, 1:50 scale..............................................
Caterpillar 428 Silver Backhoe/Loader,1:50 scale..................................
Caterpillar 12G Motor Grader,1:50 scale................................................
Caterpillar PR-450 Profiler,1:50 scale..................................................
Caterpillar 773B Off-Highway Truck, 1:70
Case Power & Equipment of Pennsylvania drew approximately 100 customers, would-be customers and friends to a March 18, 2025, demo day held at its Howard, Pa., facility.
Service Manager Adam Shirk said the event was to showcase compact track loaders and smaller articulated loaders, although a full line of Case equipment was on display in the yard.
“This is the first demo day that we’ve done,” he said. “Every six months or so, we’ll try to get the customers engaged and on the equipment.”
Case Power & Equipment of Pennsylvania has been in Howard since June 2024, taking over the Case territory and opening four locations that cover two-thirds of the state. The other three are in Harrisburg, Cranberry and Greensburg.
“Since we are new and just opening up, the important thing is letting everyone know we’re here and building relationships,” Shirk said. CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2025 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
For a company to successfully build construction and mining equipment to withstand the toughest environments on Earth, it needs veteran experts and skilled fabricators to satisfy the demands of its customers.
Hamilton Equipment Co. (HEC) is a prime example of an outfit that has used its many years of firsthand experience to create extremely durable water tanks and specialty trucks for use all over the world —from Africa to the Arctic Circle and Australia across North America to Europe.
HEC had been selling those products, along with lube trucks, fuel tankers and tank kits since the company was created in Knoxville, Tenn., in 1996 by Bill Hamilton (by then a veteran at selling these machines, along with new and used heavy equipment) and son, Ryan McGuire.
For almost three decades now, he and his son have seen their operations in eastern Tennessee grow to where they are today with two locations in Knoxville and nearby Lenoir City.
McGuire said that when they were looking to grow the business and have some stability, HEC began to concentrate heavily on manufacturing water tanks and specialty bodies with the help of other fabricators for a couple of years, an experience that he said, “turned into a nightmare.”
As a result, HEC bought another facility and started up its own fabrication shop.
“The lead times and the quality of work from other folks just could not meet our schedules, our criteria and our customer’s demands,” he said. “We got to the point where we said, ‘If we are going to be in this business, we need to have total control of it.’”
Hamilton added, though, that his company no longer produces as many lube trucks on a regular basis as it used to because of the difficulty in keeping up with demand. Instead, HEC primarily focuses its attention on water equipment.
The water tanks that HEC manufactures in 2025 generally range from 4,500-gal. units for on-road trucks, up to 18,000gal.-plus tanks for off-road vehicles with a rigid cargo body fixed on the axles, such as a mining truck.
“These tanks are not used in residential projects but in
large scale construction and mining at quarries or in the oil sands of Fort McMurray in Canada, for instance,” McGuire said.
HEC’s products are designed to fit onto the chassis of any make or model of truck, either new or used. In addition, most tanks are mated with late-model, low-hour truck chassis — like-new, but not brand-new, McGuire clarified. They also come with a three-year warranty, and the components themselves carry the manufacturer’s warranty.
“Our tanks are built to fit specific chassis, another of Hamilton Equipment’s advantages,” he added. “We don’t just fabricate a one-size-fits-all tank like other people in the business; rather, all of our tanks are custom-mated to the truck brand.”
Everything HEC does to build its equipment must achieve the company’s primary objective, according to Hamilton, which “is to make our products a lot better than everybody else. We are probably the best out there when it comes to parts and service, too. As far as the quality of the manufacturing process, we know we are the best because that’s what our customers tell us.”
“The death of a good business is growing too fast and not being able to deliver to your customers,” McGuire added. “We have had a steady, organic build, if you will, that has lasted close to 20 years. We just want [HEC] to be where we have everything in line and to our standards before we deliver our products to customers.”
Work Truck Week is more than a trade show — in fact, many regular attendees describe it as the commercial vehicle industry’s annual reunion. Work Truck Week 2025 was the biggest reunion yet, bringing together a verified 16,413 industry professionals from 31 countries and all 50 U.S. states March 4-7, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Work Truck Show exhibit space was sold out, with 549 companies filling the exhibit hall and new Exhibitor Pavilion with the latest vehicles, equipment and technology.
Produced annually by NTEA — The Work Truck Association, Work Truck Week encompasses The Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, NTEA Annual Meeting, Ride & Drive, educational programs and more. It’s designed to provide industry professionals with opportunities to explore the latest trucks, trends and technology; discover new ideas; and connect with the people and companies they need to thrive. This is the third year in a row North America’s largest work truck event has set a new attendance record.
“The commercial vehicle industry certainly showed up in Indianapolis this year,” said Steve Carey, NTEA president and CEO. “With new products on every aisle, impressive engagement in educational sessions and lively networking events, we couldn’t have asked for a better week. People were excited to be there and are already actively looking forward to
next year. Even before we closed the doors on Work Truck Week 2025, many company representatives were sharing their plans for product introductions and suggestions for new educational sessions at Work Truck Week 2026.”
Work Truck Week 2025 kicked off March 4 with Green Truck Summit, a full-day immersion into advanced commercial vehicle technology. As the industry grapples with an uncertain regulatory environment, Jennifer Brace, chief futurist of Ford Motor Company, delivered a keynote address designed to help attendees develop a framework to better prepare their operations for the future. A verified 715 participants attended Green Truck Summit sessions throughout the day.
A major draw of Work Truck Week is the ability to check out what’s new in the industry. Dozens of companies launched products, announced business relationships, celebrated milestones and showcased technology developments at this year’s event.
Attendees who wanted time behind the wheel of commercial vehicles with the latest advanced fuels and technology needed to look no further than Ride & Drive. This unique event March 5-6 let hundreds of attendees drive or ride in 20 vehicles spanning Classes 2-8, including all-electric vans, trucks and chassis, as well as internal combustion vehicles featuring advancements to improve fuel utilization and reduce greenhouse gases or particulate matter.
Making its debut on March 6, Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange and Reception attracted professionals
interested in uncovering and expanding the commercial vehicle industry’s data ecosystem. It was part of the extensive educational program focused on providing insights and strategies for enhancing operational growth. Other sessions covered industry trends, vehicle engineering and compliance, government regulations, exclusive updates from 15 chassis OEMs, workforce development, fleet management, vehicle propulsion and sustainability solutions, and more.
Attendees who purchased a Green Truck Summit or Work Truck Week Conference Package can access ondemand educational content through April 14 by logging in to their WTW25 Planner at wtw25.mapyourshow.com/8_0/login/login.cfm and selecting on-demand.
Industry professionals caught up with colleagues and made new connections at the Opening Reception, the Generation Next Leadership Workshop and Networking Reception, the Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange and Reception and the NTEA Annual Meeting with Keynote Speaker Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, head men’s basketball coach of Duke University (19802022).
Work Truck Week returns to Indiana Convention Center March 1013, 2026. CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2025 Construction Equipment Guide, except where. noted. All Rights Reserved.)
see NTEA page 82
(L-R) are Steven Ile, regional sales manager, Freeport, Fla.; Brent Peak, territory sales manager, Danville, Ind.; Jeremy Scott, sales manager, Pella, Iowa; and Nikki Patterson, regional sales manager, Houston, Texas, all of Thunder Creek, based in Pella, Iowa.
Chris Shallenberg of PALFINGER helped introduce the enhanced PALPRO 43 mechanics truck with new features like 52-in. compartments and a load moment indicator system.
Tyler Havens, product manager of Stellar Industries, Clear Lake, Iowa, shows the newest products in Stellar’s utility body drawer and lighting enhancements.
At the extensive Godwin Group booth (L-R) are Jake Bergo, fleet and commercial sales of Dave Syverson Truck, Albert Lea, Minn.; Brad Hicks, southeastern sales representative of Godwin Group; and Adam Syverson, inventory manager, Dave Syverson Truck Center.
Weather Guard’s press conference featured Don Freeman, president of Weather Guard North America, giving details on the new Packrack storage and racking system.
Nicolas Vazquez Conde of Go Power! with the Phantom, a charging system that combines solar and alternator charging for commercial vehicles.
Jason Frazier, national strategic account manager of Shur-Co, Yankton, S.D. shows Holly Donaldson, director of marketing, the all new ShurLink wireless system, offered exclusively from Shur-Co. This system can operate tarp deployment with a wireless remote or through an app on your phone.
Jason Bartuseck (L), general manager and vice president of aftermarket sales, North America, and Nate Kallay, director of sales and marketing, both of Meyer Plows, a brand of Aebi Schmidt. Meyer is moving to a new Monroe, Wis., facility.
Brandon Rohr, truck body sales representative of EBY Truck and Trailers, Blue Ball, Pa., at Work Truck Week. EBY specializes in aluminum truck bodies.
A. Montano
amontanoco.com
Saugerties, NY 845-247-0206
All Island Equip Corp allislandequipment.com
West Babylon, NY 631-643-2605
Butler Equip butlerequip.com
West Hartford, CT 860-233-5439
Chappell Tractor chappelltractor.com
Milford, NH 603-673-2640
Brentwood, NH 800-616-5666 Concord, NH 800-358-6007
George & Swede georgeandswede.co Pavillion, NY 585-584-3425
Heavy Equip Loaders and Parts heavyequipmentloaders.com
Lebanon, PA 717-277-7686
Kahn Tractor & Equip Inc. kahntractor.com
N Franklin, CT 860-642-7596
Lorusso Heavy Equip, LLC lhequip.com Walpole, MA 508-660-7600
Modern Group Ltd. moderngroup.com
Allentown, PA 800-459-4659
Bristol, PA 800-866-3376
Edison, NJ 800-866-3376
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 201-288-1441
Newlons International newlonsinternational.com Elkins, WV 304-636-4561
Pete’s Equip Sales & Rentals Inc. petesequipmentvt.com Morrisville, VT 802-888-5138
Pro Power Equipment, Inc. *Compact Equipment Only propowerequipinc.com Mount Pleasant, PA 724-542-7368
Quality Fleet Service, Inc. qualityfleetservice.com South Hadley, MA 413-213-0632
Seaview Equipment seaviewequipment.com Bridgeport, CT 203-330-0130
TB Equip & Rental tbequipment.net Bangor, ME 207-262-0014
Tracey Road Equip, Inc. traceyroad.com
Albany, NY 518-438-1100
Binghamton, NY 607-775-5010
Marcy (Utica), NY 315-765-8746
Queensbury, NY 518-793-9688
Syracuse, NY 315-437-1471
Watertown, NY 315-788-0200
Dubois, PA 814-371-3600
Erie, PA 800-872-2390
Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-410-2123
Zelienople (Pittsburgh), PA 800-872-2390
Whited Equipment whitedtruck.com
Auburn, ME 207-786-3673
Presque Isle, ME 207-764-7300
Saco, ME 207-391-6250
Loved for the features. Trusted for the performance.
Hyundai wheel loaders have the power and performance, not to mention top-notch interiors, accurate onboard weighing system, industry proven drivetrain durability, clear sightlines, and handy tech that make life on the jobsite easier. So you can do more without feeling it. No wonder so many first-time Hyundai users become longtime fans.
See the Hyundai difference yourself at your local dealer or na.hd-hyundaice.com.
By Brittney Christopher CEG CORRESPONDENT
Selina Moist was born and raised in central Pennsylvania and is the eldest of five children and a born leader. Her aspirations and drive helped her quickly excel in her career and exchange her titles of field service dispatcher and purchasing agent and more. Today, she is vice president of operations of Crownstone Equipment.
Moist’s career began when she graduated in 2002 with an associate’s degree in business administration and management from York Technical Institute (now known as YTI Career Institute).
While she wasn’t sure exactly what she wanted to do, she knew she wanted to lead and help others to grow. She initially started her career in the retail industry, but after a few short years she determined it wasn’t for her. When a friend suggested she apply to a local Cat dealer, Cleveland Brothers, as a service dispatch administrator, she took a chance and applied.
“I didn’t know anything about heavy equipment,” she said. “I couldn’t tell you the difference between a haul truck and a skid steer.”
Nonetheless, she got the job and began her career in construction. A year later, however, she left for a job closer to the beach. After six years of working for an airline and elevator business near Ocean City, Md., Moist returned back home to central Pa. to help care for her father after he became ill.
After relocating, Moist returned to Cleveland Brothers, but found herself in a new role as a service administrator for its trucking division. With a vision to become well-rounded and gain a sense of understanding for a company’s operations and what it takes to run a dealership, she quickly moved to a purchasing agent position and was promoted shortly thereafter.
Years later, she transitioned to Groff Tractor in 2019 and was quickly promoted to the director of quality assurance and training. Most recently, Moist interviewed with the CEO at Crownstone Equipment and received a job offer for vice president of operations on the spot.
Now, Moist oversees service, parts and rentals for Crownstone Equipment, a prominent Bobcat dealer in Pennsylvania and Maryland with six locations. When she’s not wrapped up in meetings, she’s learning as much as she possibly can to improve the business — whether that means working the parts counter with her staff or completing work orders to look for improvements — Moist is committed to learning each role, ensure the most efficient processes are being used and to make the best decisions for the team she leads. With a strong sense of teamwork and vision to collaborate with all employees, she is
known for saying, “Individually, not one of us have the answers. As a team, we are strong.”
One of her greatest accomplishments, which has helped her to develop a mindset of leadership and efficiency, was obtaining a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from Caterpillar. This rigorous, four-week program focused on minimizing waste and measuring project results. This taught Moist how to improve business processes, maximize profits and to ultimately lead others in an effective way, which helped her to grow and advance throughout her career.
Leading others drives Moist and fuels her passion as vice president.
“Being able to lead people is an opportunity I don’t take for granted,” she said. “I listen and take criticism seriously to improve myself and my team. Leadership matters and I wish more people would put an emphasis on that.”
She also takes great pride in leading the construction industry as a woman.
“Being a woman in this industry is such an accomplishment,” she said. “When my CEO asked me why I was the right person for this role, I told him, ‘Women offer something men don’t. We lead differently, our organizational skills are different, we speak differently.’ We offer something unique, and it is an honor to work in this field.”
Moist encourages young women to “see all sides of the business and to develop yourself in a way that you can grow. Learn as much as you can, dig your heels in, block out all of the noise and have some grit. Don’t be afraid to job hop and explore — there are a ton of opportunities in this industry for you.”
She said her father’s work ethic “was nothing short of admirable.” She learned from a young age to work hard and put the time in to get the results she wanted. Today, she looks forward to continuing her career with Crownstone Equipment and plans to help others learn, grow and advance their own careers through leadership and mentorship.
Working in the construction field as a woman can pose many challenges, but it also offers countless opportunities of career growth and advancement, she added. No matter what a woman’s role might look like in the construction field — whether it’s managing operations or working the parts counter, operating machinery or fixing heavy equipment — women can offer creative, insightful and unique solutions in the workforce and ultimately help to further advance and transform the construction industry. CEG
ROBERT H. FINKE AND SONS, INC.
Selkirk, NY 518-767-9331
Colchester, VT 802-316-3805
www.finkeequipment.com
TRACEY ROAD EQUIPMENT
East Syracuse, NY 315-437-1471
Kirkwood, NY 607-775-5010
Henrietta, NY 585-334-5120
Adams Center, NY 315-788-0200
Utica, NY 315-765-8746 • 800-872-2390 DuBois, PA 814-371-3600 Erie (McKean), PA 800-872-2390 COMING SOON! Pittsburgh (Zelienople), PA 800-872-2390
www.traceyroad.com
MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC. South Abington Twp., PA 570-489-3642 Tannersville, PA 570-895-4884
marshall-machinery.com
Erb & Henry Equip., Inc.
www.erbhenry.com
New Berlinville, PA 19545 610/367-2169
ADMAR Construction Equipment & Supplies
www.admarsupply.com
Vestal, NY 13850
607/798-0333
Tonawanda, NY 14217 716/873-8000
Canandaigua, NY 14424 585/396-0031
Rochester, NY 14623 585/272-9390
Cicero, NY 13039 315/433-5000
Eagle Power Kubota
www.eaglepowerkubota.com
West Chester, PA 19380 610/458-7054
Doylestown, PA 18901 215/348-9041
Pennington, NJ 08534 609/737-7400
Reading Tractor and Equipment
www.readingtractor.com
5538 Pottsville Pike
Leesport, PA 19533 610/926-2441
Marshall Machinery, Inc.
www.marshall-machinery.com
Honesdale, PA 18431 570/729-7117
Middletown, NY 10940 845/343-6683
South Abington Township, PA 18411 570/489-3642
Tannersville, PA 18372 570/895-4884
Belvidere, NJ 07823 908/475-8111
Westchester Tractor Inc.
www.wtractor.com
Brewster, NY 10509 845/278-7766
Chappell Tractor Sales, LLC
www.chappelltractor.com
454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 800/698-2640
Fiori America is a division of Bell Trucks America Inc., based in Houston, Texas.
Authorized by the Fiori Group of Modena, Italy, Fiori America is the master distributor of Fiori construction products in the United States. With a primary focus on heavy-duty articulated dump trucks, the company also offers Fiori site dumper trucks and self-loading concrete mixers — products that are an excellent fit for the markets served.
As a full distributor, Fiori America manages national new equipment and parts sales, warranty claims processing and aftersales support directly from its offices in Houston. Working with 30 dealers nationwide, the company is actively expanding its dealer network to enhance availability and service.
The Fiori site dumpers are available in 5ton, 9-ton and 12-ton load capacities. The 5ton model features four-wheel drive and an articulating frame for superior maneuverability. The 9-ton and 12-ton models incorporate both four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, ensuring excellent operation in challenging underfoot conditions.
All dumpers are powered by Kohler engines, hydrostatically driven and equipped with ROPS/FOPS air-conditioned and heated cabs. The 180-degree rotating operator stations, safety cameras and 180-degree swivel dump beds provide precise material handling in confined spaces.
“We have found the Fiori dumpers to be simple but reliable — essential for sites where large dump trucks cannot gain access,” said Neville Paynter, president of Fiori America and Bell Trucks America.
“They are ideal for urban construction, demolition sites, parks, cemeteries, golf courses,
landscaping, agriculture and road maintenance. Additionally, they offer excellent rental returns due to their low maintenance requirements, ease of transport and included two-year warranty.”
Fiori’s self-loading mixers are a gamechanger for concrete contractors looking for complete control over their projects. Materials can be loaded either as super sack premix or raw material using a bucket attached to the front of the mixers.
Operators use an in-cab computer system to set mixing requirements, manage water inflow from onboard tanks and control additive inflow, ensuring precise batch quality. The mixed material is then poured via a maneuverable chute, and the in-cab computer produces a batch ticket to maintain speci-
fication accuracy. A built-in high-pressure cleaning wand ensures easy cleanup between batches.
There is no waiting for ready-mix deliveries, no weather uncertainties and no expensive pumping solutions — just arrive, drive, batch, clean and go.
Fiori’s self-loading mixers are available in 4-cu.-yd. and 6-cu.-yd. batch sizes, featuring all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering and hydrostatic transmission powered by Kohler engines. The company also offers an offroad, four-wheel-drive, four-wheel-steering transit mixer with a 7.2-cu.-yd. capacity.
Beyond standard applications, Fiori products serve as versatile utility base chassis cabs. The 9-ton site dumper chassis has been adapted to accommodate a 2,000-gall. water
tank equipped with water sprayers, a spray bar and a water cannon for efficient site dust suppression.
Alan Boyes, territory manager of Fiori America and Bell Trucks America, said, “Fiori products are designed to be simple, low maintenance and easy to transport, making them ideal for any job site. They are robust, reliable and feature best-in-class technology to maximize productivity.”
Fiori America is continuously seeking new dealers interested in expanding product lines with high-quality sales and rental offerings. As a master distributor, the company is well set up to provide support to dealer networks.
For details, visit belltrucksamerica.com. (All photos courtesy of Fiori America.)
454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 800-698-2640 251 Route 125 Brentwood, NH 03833 603-642-5666 391 Loudon Rd. Concord, NH 03301 800-358-6007 9 Rosenfeld Drive Hopedale, MA 01747 508-381-3939 chappelltractor.com Serving MA, NH & VT
Tracey Road Equipment, Inc.
6803 Manlius Center Road East Syracuse, NY 13057 315-437-1471
1523 Route 11 North Kirkwood, NY 13795 607-775-5010
300 Middle Road Henrietta, NY 14467 585-334-5120
19598 Cady Road Adams Center, NY 13606 315-788-0200 115 Railroad Ave Albany, NY 12205 518-438-1100 280 Corinth Road Queensbury, NY 12804 518-793-9688
9598 River Road Marcy, NY 13403 315-765-8746
970 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702 800-872-2390 traceyroad.com
MILTON
Milford, MA
508-634-3400
North Reading, MA
978-276-2400
Stoughton, MA
781-399-8580
Wareham, MA
508-291-1200
Brewer, ME
207-989-1890
In honor of its 100 Year Anniversary, Caterpillar Inc. announced Cat Limited Edition machines are available for purchase through select Cat dealers around the world.
Scarborough, ME
207-883-9586
Londonderry, NH
603-665-4500
Batavia, NY 585-815-6200
Binghamton, NY 607-772-6500
Clifton Park, NY 518-877-8000
N. Syracuse, NY
315-703-7000
Syracuse, NY 315-476-9981
Tonawanda, NY 716-799-1320
Cranston, RI 401-946-6350
Richmond, VT 802-434-4228
Along with the latest machine technologies that Cat customers have come to expect, the Limited Edition models feature a custom “Centennial Grey” paint scheme to recognize the original color of Caterpillar’s first products.
“We could not have reached this historic milestone without our customers and dealers,” said Tony Fassino, Caterpillar Construction Industries group president.
“Since 1925, our customers have used our products and services to help improve the quality of people’s lives throughout the world. The Limited Edition machines allow our customers to celebrate Caterpillar’s heritage while focusing on the work ahead.”
The models also will include special markings denoting 100 Years and a com-
memorative interior plate. The models are available in North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
“Few companies are fortunate enough to make it to this point, and we know how we got here,” said Fassino. “It’s because of our history of innovation and the exceptional collaborations we’ve had with our dealers and customers over the past 10 decades.”
Contact your local Cat dealer to determine availability. Models may include:
• compact, small and medium wheel loaders
• backhoe loaders
• skid steer loaders
• compact track loaders
• small and medium track type tractors
• mini, small, medium and large excavators
• motor graders
The Cat Limited Edition machines will be displayed at select Centennial celebrations and trade shows.
The deteriorated deck and sidewalks of the immediately adjacent Market Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River also will be replaced and the existing four-span structure over the Schuylkill River Trail and CSX Railroad on the east side of the river will be replaced with a single-span bridge and retaining walls.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) began early construction activities as of March 17, 2025, on its $148.9 million project to rehabilitate the bridges that carry Market Street over Amtrak and Interstate 76/Schuylkill Expressway, the Schuylkill River Trail and the CSX Railroad in Center City Philadelphia.
Under the contract, the superstructure on the existing Market Street bridge over Amtrak and I-76/Schuylkill Expressway, at the intersection of Schuylkill Avenue West and Market Street, will be partially demolished and replaced.
The deteriorated deck and sidewalks of the immediately adjacent Market Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River also will be replaced and the existing four-span structure over the Schuylkill River Trail and CSX Railroad on the east side of the river will be replaced with a single-span bridge and retaining walls.
In a March 5, 2025, news release, PennDOT also noted that along with structural work on the bridges, Market Street’s pavement will be reconfigured from Schuylkill Avenue West to 23rd Street to enhance the existing transportation network and accommodate vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
In addition, the new pavement will include two 10-ft.wide travel lanes in both directions with turning lanes and wide sidewalks. A two-way bicycle lane with concrete separators will be installed and connected to the existing bicycle facilities at 23rd Street and a bike signal also will be connected at Market Street and Schuylkill Avenue West.
Other modifications and upgrades are planned for the traffic signals in the project area as well, including Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) improvements and replacement of new highway and bridge enhancement lighting and navigation lighting systems, the state agency said Repairs to the west and east river walls supporting the Schuylkill River banks from Market Street to south of
Walnut Street are another key part of the overall project, as is fixing the pedestrian staircase between the Schuylkill River Trail and JFK Boulevard to address settlement.
The contract also includes preservation improvements to the Walnut Street Bridge over the Schuylkill River and resurfacing the roadway between 33rd and 22nd streets. A parking-separated bicycle lane will be installed on Walnut from 33rd to 22nd Street, along with modifications to traffic signals.
PennDOT added that early construction activities by the general contractor, Buckley & Company Inc., located in Philadelphia, will focus on extensive utility work to move, relocate, replace or install numerous electric, gas, water, fiber optic and other lines within the project’s footprint.
Beyond this spring, the Market Street Bridges rehabilitation and improvement project will require partial detours and staged-construction traffic patterns on Market Street and Walnut Street, including closing Market to vehicular traffic for approximately 14 months from August 2026 to October 2027 to accommodate Philadelphia visitors in town for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Prior to that, there will be no travel restrictions in place in the project area from June 1 to Aug. 7 for the semiquincentennial events.
During the Market Street Bridge closure, several weekend street closures will be in place on the west side of the river for accelerated bridge construction over I-76/Schuylkill Expressway. The interstate also will be shut down in both directions from Arch Street to Walnut Street during these weekends.
The construction staging on Walnut Street will be sequenced to be performed concurrently with work on Market Street.
The entire project, according to PennDOT, is 80 percent financed by federal funds, with the remaining 20 percent provided by the state, and is expected to take approximately four years to complete.
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Paul Holder, hire fleet manager, Blue Machinery Southern, uses “Ask Terex” technology to assist him with setting up a crusher for a customer.
At AGG1, Terex Materials Processing (MP) will showcase digital tools and services that enable customers to get the most from their equipment and operations. AGG1 will take place from March 25-27, 2025, at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Mo.
At Stand 1715, this focus on digital will be brought to life with interactive touch screens and holograms, with key representatives available from its aggregates brands: Powerscreen, EvoQuip, Finlay, ProStack, Marco, Cedarapids, Simplicity, Canica, MDS, Terex Washing Systems and MAGNA.
“Our participation in AGG1 2025 this year is an opportunity to demonstrate how far we’ve come in transforming the customer experience,” said Pat Brian, vice president of Terex Aggregates.
The new Terex Louisville parts facility includes a 134,000-sq.-ft. warehouse to improve operational efficiency and quicker response times for customers across North America.
“What we are highlighting are the tools and systems that truly set us apart in the industry. From digital solutions that maximize machine uptime to e-commerce platforms that streamline parts ordering, we are focused on helping our customers get the highest return on their investments. By integrating the latest technologies across all our brands, we’re providing our customers with everything they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.”
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Concrete isn’t just the backbone of modern construction — it’s also the key to its future.
MB Crusher take a closer look at how to efficiently recycle concrete using its solutions.
Recycling concrete isn’t just an option anymore — it’s a necessity. In many parts of the world, landfills are reaching capacity and environmental concerns are growing. In others, transportation challenges and rising costs make logistics more difficult. As the industry moves toward sustainability, the focus is shifting to smarter ways of managing concrete waste.
The solution is simple: Don’t just demolish — recycle, reuse, reinvent.
Instead of seeing used concrete as waste, look at it from a different perspective — right from the excavator cab — as MB Crusher’s attachments transform it into valuable materials for new projects.
Construction and demolition companies face increasing environmental regulations. But those who choose MB Crusher attachments have discovered a way to transform waste into a valuable resource — right on site, according to the company. Here’s how it works
• Attach an MB Crusher bucket — Compatible with any brand of excavator, MB Crusher buckets turn demolition sites into on-thespot recycling centers.
• Crush concrete — The powerful jaws break down reinforced concrete with ease, even separating iron rebars.
• Reuse material immediately — Once processed, the crushed material is ready for backfilling, road foundations or new construction projects, cutting down the need for fresh aggregates.
In short, by equipping heavy machinery with an MB Crusher attachment, operators create a closed-loop system that converts rubble into high-quality recycled aggregates, according to the company.
MB Crusher attachments are designed to work with any brand of excavator, according to the company. Plus, MB Crusher offers a wide range of units that fit carrier machines as small as 6.5 tons — turning them from simple diggers into powerful mobile crushers. Whether you’re using loaders, skid steers, mini-, midi- or large excavators, there’s an MB Crusher unit ready to get the job done.
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This technology was recently used to solve a complex wiring issue on a machine in Italy from a Terex helpdesk in Northern Ireland, highlighting the power of remote support and real-time troubleshooting, according to Terex.
Service and support are further strengthened by Ask Terex, a new, multilingual AI platform trained on extensive machine documentation and data. Designed to provide quick, intelligent responses to all support machine related questions, Ask Terex searches Terex MP equipment manuals and delivers solutions to questions in an average of just seven seconds.
Available 24/7, the platform not only offers instant solutions but also provides direct links to the source documents for further reference, according to the company.
Central to Terex MP efforts in supporting customers throughout the entire machine lifecycle is leveraging telematics data to provide real-time insights into machine performance.
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Leveraging this telematics is the Terex Connected Dealer Inventory (CDI) system, which uses telemetry data to predict the parts required for upcoming service intervals. This automated system helps Terex MP distributors maintain optimal inventory levels and ensures that customers receive the right parts when they need them. The CDI tool also is integrated with a ‘Parts Finder’ tool that enables distributors to easily locate and request stock across different locations, significantly speeding up repairs and minimizing downtime.
Other support tools offered by Terex MP brands include the Terex eCommerce platform, which allows customers to order parts while accessing up-to-date parts manuals.
Users can search for parts by machine model, serial number, or through a visual search, where they can capture or upload an image from their device. In addition, the “My Terex” portal provides direct access to sales,
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Supplementing its digital customer efforts to improve customer support is the opening of a new Louisville parts facility, which became operational at the end of 2024.
This 134,000-sq.-ft. warehouse has consolidated parts for Terex MP brands under one roof, improving operational efficiency and reducing transportation costs.
Equipped with the latest technology including an automated parts picking system and parts photo booth, the facility will follow the best practices established at the Terex Global Parts Distribution Centre in Northern Ireland, ensuring improved parts availability and quicker response times for customers across North America, according to the company.
“Customer support is at the heart of everything we do, and the opening of our new Louisville facility is just one example of our ongoing commitment to making sure our customers always have access to the parts and services they need,” said Brian. “Whether it’s our digital tools or advanced parts distribution, we are constantly looking for ways to deliver greater value and support to our customers.”
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incentives for their growing use.
An analysis of available information was undertaken to identify drone applications, classify benefits, address challenges and suggest potential solutions.
The authors sought to understand the current body of knowledge covering the usage of drones for roadway condition monitoring (D-RCM).
Taraneh Askarzadeh, Raj Bridgelall and Denver D. Tolliver wanted to determine how that might help address ongoing issues.
According to an ASCE abstract, the trio explored the implications for new theories, management and impacts to society that arise from D-RCM.
Cost and time savings, safety enhancements, improved mobility and reliability are the primary drivers behind DRCM adoption, said ASCE.
Applications categories included condition monitoring, situation assessment, network mapping, asset monitoring and construction inspection. Challenges, such as visual lineof-sight maintenance, limited flight time, payload capacity and engineering errors were found.
Emerging potential solutions included terrain-following features, optimizing battery capacity-weight balance and employing trained personnel.
“Importantly, the study reveals considerable cost benefits and impressive return on investment of up to 980 percent,” said the abstract.
This revelation positions drones as “a promising, costeffective tool for infrastructure management.”
The technology has “profound implications for theory, management and societal impacts of D-RCM applications.”
Aerial photography company The Drone Life would agree about the profound implications.
The company sees major benefits to UAV technology for road and highway construction that can be applied just as well to tracking pavement conditions.
Christian Allred believes drones are revolutionizing highway construction by offering the industry the capability to make informed decisions on projects.
In a blog post for The Drone Life, Allred said crews are able to precisely conduct site surveys, monitor earthwork progress and oversee pavement placement.
“Real-time insights from UAVs not only enhance productivity but also improve safety and reduce project costs,” he said, offering a top five benefits list:
1. Precision Mapping and High-Resolution Data
Drones are transforming how engineers assess terrain before road construction even begins, said Allred.
With advanced aerial surveying capabilities, UAVs can capture highly accurate, sub-centimeter-level data.
The data offers crucial insights into soil conditions, elevation changes and potential obstacles to improve planning and reduce unexpected construction costs.
“Before asphalt paving begins, drones ensure the ground surface aligns with design specifications,” said Allred. “They even optimize haul route planning, reducing fuel costs and project timelines.”
Leveraging physical markers placed across the site, drones achieve surveygrade accuracy once possible with costly traditional surveying methods, he said.
2. Smarter, Faster Decision-Making
Drones provide real-time aerial insights that significantly enhance on-theground decision-making.
By hovering above a construction site, UAVs can monitor supply levels, track equipment status and identify inefficiencies. The devices offer project managers the information to reallocate materials, report damages and adjust schedules
before small issues escalate into costly delays.
“With live drone feeds, multiple team members can simultaneously review construction progress, ensuring quick, tactical decision-making,” said Allred. “A single drone flight can detect errors in fine grading or equipment placement, allowing crews to make corrections immediately.”
And for more in-depth analysis, drone data can be processed with advanced software within hours, offering teams precise insights for ongoing adjustments.
Drones also serve as a valuable legal safeguard. If a safety dispute arises timestamped drone footage can verify site conditions on any given day.
“This documentation not only protects contractors from liability but also reinforces a strong commitment to site safety,” said Allred. “Ultimately, drone data helps teams catch mistakes early, reduce costly rework and keep projects on track.”
3. Faster Data Collection
One of the main benefits of using drone technology in road construction in general is speed.
To send an engineer on foot to collect the same data with a handheld camera can be an incredibly slow process, Allred said.
“Drones can cover large stretches of road and they can capture far more data from various angles.”
Another reason drones can collect data faster is that they are not slowed down by on-the-ground hazards, he added.
“Site material, equipment and traffic can get in the way when you’re on foot,” said Allred. “But drones can map entire corridors, problem-free, from the air.”
“In the end, road construction surveys that used to take several weeks can now be done in a matter of days with drones,” he said. “And drones can give you more frequent reports while staying incredibly cost- and time-efficient.”
4. Visual Documentation
UAVs also provide better visual documentation of each layer of the road as it is laid.
Capturing aerial drone footage of each one before moving on to the next allows you to keep a detailed visual progress record as you go, said Allred.
5. Enhanced Worker and Site Safety
“Drones play a crucial role in improving worker safety and site security,” he said.
By capturing aerial data, UAVs eliminate the need for personnel to inspect hazardous areas, reducing the chance of accidents.
“Their bird’s-eye view also helps crews identify and mitigate potential dangers before they escalate,” said Allred. This mitigation can result in fewer injuries, lower liability and reduced insurance costs for the contractor or the site owner.
Chris Grazioso of Dart Drones said when they first landed in construction, UAVs were used by private entities for photography, videography and mapping.
As technology grew more sophisticated, drones became the go-to tools for public entities such as state DOTs. These agencies are “now using them more than any other public entity in the country,” said Grazioso, an instructor of the UAV training company.
State DOTs are using drones for an array of applications including bridge inspections, accident assessments, roadway surveying and risk identification.
“DOTs have many jobs, and each year they and their contractors are figuring out how to utilize drones in their projects,” Grazioso said. “Today, DOTs are paving the way for drones to be used more effectively while keeping them under safe regulations.”
North Carolina’s DOT received the first-ever waiver from the FAA in 2022 to fly beyond visual line-of-site for bridge inspections. This expanded not only the applications but also how the drone executes these applications, including pavement condition monitoring.
Grazioso’s laundry list of UAV possible uses by state departments of transportation is extensive itself. The devices can track construction projects, traffic patterns, accident clearing, road congestion, surface deformation, flooding, landslides and rockslides.
They can be used in inspections of routine maintenance, bridge supports and decks, confined spaces, light poles, road damage and equipment condition.
For data gathering, UAVs can be used in land surveying, asset inventory and management, operational and scientific research and emergency response plans.
Grazioso pointed out that many operations conducted by DOT employees and contractors are inherently dangerous.
“The implementation of drones can reduce the risk involved in these types of operations,” he said. “The less time that employees spend in hazardous work areas, the lower the degree of risk.”
Plus, drones can reduce the risk to the public by allowing jobs to be completed faster than with traditional methods.
“This reduces the time a work zone is open, which in turn minimizes the number of public individuals entering,” said Grazioso.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation uses drones to inspect structures previously not inspected.
That was due to the hazards imposed by traditional methods, said Grazioso. “Drones have improved their safety margins considerably.”
These UAVs can be launched on short notice, improving
both project flexibility and turnaround times.
“Minnesota DOT’s typical small unmanned aircraft system [sUAS] workflow has a turnaround time of 48 hours start to finish,” said Grazioso.
That turnaround time includes defining a flight plan, flying and post processing the data.
A standard bridge inspection uses costly inspection vehicles, ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 and requires a multi-day effort.
Minnesota DOT has calculated a 40 percent cost savings using drones, said Grazioso.
“The average cost to inspect a bridge using traditional methods was $40,800. A comparable sUAS assisted inspection costs a mere $19,900.”
State DOTs are leveraging the use of drones because they lower risk, manpower, equipment and time in the field while raising quality of deliverables.
Drones provide access to high-resolution data “like never before,” said Grazioso.
“So, in using them, DOTs get the best of both worlds for savings and improved work.” The proof is in the data,” he said.
DOT reports show that drones save an average of between 60 percent and 70 percent on labor and hardware expenses alone.
“Time-wise, drones can do day-long jobs in an hour, bringing in even more savings,” he said, adding bridge inspections are a common example, where the savings are among the largest of any other use-case.
Once a lengthy and dangerous process, bridge inspections are done in one-eighth the amount of time with drones compared with humans or bucket trucks.
“In addition to the time savings, the use of drones does not require bridge or road closures, turning the economic impact to the lowest states have seen,” he said.
“For many DOTs, this means that the drone — as well as drone program, or the drone contractor they work with — pays for itself in savings,” added Grazioso. CEG
The cross-disciplinary team of Metso and University of Cape Town (UCT) took first place in the Mining Innovation and Reasearch Battlefield competition held in Cape Town, South Africa, from Feb. 3-6, 2025.
Participants were challenged to present innovative and sustainable solutions for revolutionizing tailings management and achieving zero harm, while supporting a more responsible and circular mining economy. The Metso and UCT team’s pioneering approach to sustainable tailings management propelled them to first place in the competition. The team was awarded a $25,000 research grant for their success.
“The winning approach of the Metso and UCT team focused on decoupling water and tailings and enabling distributed, mineral-specific water circuits,” said Eija Saari, senior manager, ECO-system of Metso. “The concept is based on years of research at a medium-sized concentrator and focuses on the fundamental principles of electrochemistry of sulfide flotation and on understanding the interactions between sulfur minerals and process water.”
“The results indicate that immediate decoupling of tailings and water allows for
the preservation of recycled water quality,” Eija added. “Separate water circuits enable additional revenues and improve profitability by tailoring the water matrix of each flotation circuit to the mineral-specific surface chemistry requirements. Decoupling tailings and water also allow for the implementation of any tailings treatment process without affecting the operation of the main process itself. Consequently, the innovation proposes a paradigm shift in how to move towards a more resilient mineral resource conversion.”
Metso’s team consisted of Diana Kasymova, academic researcher; Eija Saari, senior manager; and Kari Heiskanen, technology director, professor. The UCT team consisted of Lisa October, senior lecturer; Rešoketšwe Manenzhe, post-doctoral researcher; and Kirsten Corin, professor.
Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield is a competitive event held as part of the annual mining conference Mining Indaba. The competition brings together innovative thinkers from the mining industry, academia, NGOs and young leaders to present solutions to sustainability challenges in the mining sector.
Blue Diamond Attachments announced its full line of brush cutter attachments.
Blue Diamond skid steer, compact track loader, mini skid steer, excavator and mini excavator brush cutters have been widely accepted by contractors in North America for their ability to handle site prep and clearing. Because of that success, the company has grown its offering — now providing heavy, extreme and severe duty models — designed to handle any job, large or small.
Blue Diamond provides 13 different models of brush cutters for use with mini skid, skid and track loaders:
• 36 in., 42 in. and 50 in. mini skid steer closed front
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• 60 in. and 72 in. heavy duty models
• 60 in. and 72 in. extreme duty models
• 72 in. severe duty model
• 44 in. swing arm cutter
• 84 in. dual motor brush cutter
The company also offers seven mini excavator and excavator brush cutter models:
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• 36 in., 42 in. and 50 in. heavy duty for mini excavators
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• Blue Diamond has parts in stock and live support to back its products.
• Blue Diamond attachments are designed to work with all equipment brands.
• Blue Diamond ships each brush cutter ready to use, versus other options on the market where additional hoses or oils are required.
“Our full line of brush cutters offer landscapers, contractors, farmers, municipalities and more the breadth and depth of attachment they need to get any job site cleared,” said Drew Truan, chief operating officer at Blue Diamond Attachments. “Our full line of cutters are compatible with most OEM machines and are supported by Blue Diamond and our extensive dealer network.”
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Hamilton is proud to say that all the steel that goes into fabricating HEC’s equipment is “U.S. prime and comes from American mills. We get some foreign made stuff because we can’t get it anywhere in the states, like a spray head component or something like that. Most all of our plate and pipe suppliers are also U.S.-based.”
He also noted, “We process every bit of it ourselves, but we don’t burn it to process the patterns anymore. We have that done by others because the machines to do it became too expensive to operate —the burn tables and all that equipment. But the rolling and breaking and pipe welding are all still accomplished by us.”
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“The first water tank that we ever built ourselves in our shop was, I think, about 18 years ago, and just a couple months ago, we got a call from the customer asking for parts for that same machine,” McGuire said. “As far as I know, we have not had a tank fail or go out of service. The vessel and its structure are overbuilt, and our components are the best we can get, but at the same time it is the simplest system we can build.”
While some of HEC’s competitors put computer systems on their tanks, which he said end up needlessly overcomplicating the product, HEC aims for making its products simple and rock-solid, which his customers really appreciate.
“A water tank is not a production machine, but it is still a high-use product,” McGuire said. “We know the various environments that it is going into, how it is going to be used and when it needs to be fixed. The tank must be one where anyone at any time can repair it to make it operate properly, and we have been successful building them that way.”
Over the years, HEC also has worked diligently to make its tanks and truck bodies easy for transport.
“Our heights are down, and we emphasize a low center of gravity to make them safer on the job,” he said. “We still cut out the fenders, and our subframes are lower than most other manufacturers in the industry for safety reasons and for transport. The tanks are usually either right at the OEM’s cab or just below it, so we don’t have height issues.”
McGuire added that operators have no need to climb on top of HEC’s tanks as the access to them is through the bottom.
“That makes the safety man on the job really happy and fulfills our desire to make our products easy and safe to use,” he said.
For the past several years, HEC has limited its manufacture of fuel lube trucks to custom builds, but a lot of that equipment ends up serving mining customers working in the Arctic and at Fort McMurray, located in northeastern Alberta.
Although the Arctic is usually described as a frozen wasteland, below its land surfaces are large quantities of oil, natural gas and various minerals, including phosphate, bauxite, iron ore, copper and nickel.
“I have been up there to the northernmost open mine in the world putting on a fuel lube body when it was 50 degrees below zero and having to sleep in a tent,” McGuire said.
As a result of the region’s often harsh conditions, he said those work sites are regarded as outstanding proving grounds for testing the durability of HEC’s products.
“We built machines to work up there in
that environment and in various applications. We saw that they could stand up and operate as they should to pump out oil when it’s 70 to 80 degrees below zero due to their being insulated and kept warm with redundant heaters.”
In addition, he said that the work sites are often full of 4- to 5-ft.-deep ruts made by huge Cat 797 mining trucks with 8- to 10-ft.-high tires that articulated trucks must drive through, meaning any fabricated bodies in use there have to withstand often punishing terrain.
“Once we saw that our products could survive those proving grounds, then we knew we had an excellent body,” McGuire said.
According to Hamilton, HEC’s parts and service business mimics what he learned many years ago working as a shop mechanic for Rozier Machinery, a Cat dealership in Tampa, Fla. While there, he took note of how hard one was expected to work to satisfy customer needs and has instilled that same ethic into his Tennessee business.
“I learned the old way that when a call came in, you took care of the customer,” he said. “At HEC, we’ve left out of here at 4 o’clock in the afternoon to fix somebody’s water truck that is three or four hours away so it could be ready for work the next morning. That’s the whole key to product support. We have young people here that know when to get in a service truck and quickly get out to where the repair is needed.”
His company does business with several Cat dealers and with James River Equipment, the latter of which recently sent some brand new 410-P 40-ton John Deere articulated dump trucks to Knoxville for HEC to fit new tanks onto for use at a massive phosphate mine located near the North Carolina coast.
“They need equipment that will run seven days a week,” said Hamilton, “mean-
ing we need to send a guy over there to put them in service. We have dealt with [the mine’s operators] a long time and they are a good customer.”
Training people to run its machines is another key function of HEC’s customer support.
“That is especially so with new customers,” according to McGuire. “Our people help familiarize them with the machine, demonstrate how everything works, explain how they can handle any potential issues that may come up and make ourselves available if they cannot.
“Everybody at Hamilton is accessible and that is one of our biggest strengths,” he added. “I have my phone on 24 hours a day and we have a technician that lives in Idaho, Zane Pilakowski, who does a lot of our field installs out west, and is usually accessible to customers, as is our parts and service manager, Brad Howard, located at the Lenoir City shop. If you call us, you will get hold of somebody.”
If there are issues with an HEC product in remote, far-flung locales like Australia or East Africa —places that the company’s people cannot easily reach, Hamilton said that his customers’ technicians have been fully trained by HEC’s service experts to handle any problems.
Because of its outstanding products and service over the past few decades, it is no surprise to learn that most of HEC’s success comes from repeat business, a testament to how well regarded it is among its customers.
“At the beginning of the year, we know that our order board is going to be 80 to 90 percent full of repeat business, and a lot of those customers have bought from us for 15 to 20 years,” McGuire said.
Hamilton has tremendous pride in the reputation his company has established within the construction and mining industries but gives the credit to his team of professionals, many of whom have been with him since they were young adults. Each one, he said, understands that they must adhere to HEC’s high standards in order to remain with the company.
“Some of the fabricators and welders come and go, but we pay our people well,” Hamilton said. “If they can’t do their best, they don’t stay here long — we’re not going to have it. The products that go out of here have to be the best this little family business and the people within it can make.”
For more information, visit www.hamiltonequip.com. CEG
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LEER Group, part of the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family, is among the nation’s largest manufacturers of truck caps and accessories.
LEER is undergoing a transformation to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. Under the leadership of Alan Farash, its president and CEO, the company is leveraging technology to expand its market reach while strengthening its dealer network.
Originally part of Reading Truck Group, LEER Group operates within the J.B. Poindexter & Co. family of businesses. The company specializes in fiberglass and aluminum truck caps, tonneau covers, bed slides and other truck accessories, serving both retail consumers and commercial fleet customers. From independent tradesmen to large-scale contractors, LEER Group provides solutions tailored to a broad customer base.
Now, the company is making a significant push into e-
commerce, aiming to reach tech-savvy buyers who prefer online shopping.
“With the rise of Amazon and one-click purchasing, we recognize the growing demand for a seamless online experience,” said Farash. “Our goal is to cater to DIYers and new customers who may not visit a traditional dealership.
However, this digital expansion is not at the expense of LEER’s 1,700-member dealer network. Instead, the company views e-commerce as a complement to its dealers, offering tools that make it easier to do business. Dealers will benefit from real-time order capabilities, improved inventory visibility and streamlined fulfillment, reducing the need for phone calls and manual tracking.
To support this growth, LEER Group is opening a new fulfillment and distribution center later in the year. The facility will enhance delivery speed and nationwide logistics, ensuring customers receive their orders efficiently.
LEER is undergoing a transformation to enhance customer experience and
“It’s all about improving the experience — whether it’s ordering, tracking or customizing a product,” said Farash. Beyond logistics, LEER Group remains committed to product innovation. The company is focused on creating comprehensive solutions that blend functionality with lifestyle needs, catering to customers who use their trucks for both work and recreation.
With strong backing from J.B. Poindexter & Co., LEER Group is poised for long-term success.
“It’s an exciting time to be in the commercial truck market,” said Farash. “Technology is evolving rapidly, and we’re dedicated to staying ahead by making business easier for our customers.”
As LEER Group continues to grow, its customer-first approach ensures that innovation and service remain at the heart of its operations.
For more information, visit leer.com. CEG
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SmithCo Mfg., Inc. has reached an agreement with TransWorld Equipment Corp to sell SmithCo’s premium line of side dump trailers in seven northeast states.
SmithCo Mfg. Inc. has reached an agreement with TransWorld Equipment Corp to sell SmithCo’s premium line of side dump trailers in seven northeast states.
TransWorld Equipment is headquartered in Little Silver, N.J.
Al Terrone, president of Transworld Equipment Corp. said, “We are pleased to announce that Transworld Equipment has officially joined the esteemed SmithCo family as a dealer for the northeast region.
We recognize SmithCo’s commitment to quality, expertise and support, which has established them as a leader in the side dump industry. Our partnership will enable us to expand their product offerings into New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, eastern Pennsylvania and southeast New York. This collaboration ensures that our current
and future clients will have access to the most reliable and efficient equipment for their operations.”
TransWorld Equipment has provided intermodal equipment, including new and used container chassis, trailers, dump equipment, ISO tanks and containers for more than 25 years. Its sales and customer service team, which has high levels of technical assistance and industry knowledge, makes it as easy as possible to get the needed equipment.
“The safety and efficiency of using SmithCo Side Dump trailers is relatively unknown in certain parts of the country,” said Todd Karolczak, SmithCo’s director of sales and marketing. “With TransWorld’s experience in transportation, they will help us educate many more haulers in the region.”
4565 William Penn Highway Murrysville, PA 15668 724-327-1300
Bellefonte
175 Progress Dr Bellefonte, PA 16823 814-353-2800
Blawnox 400 4th St
Blawnox, PA 15238 412-828-7810
Camp Hill
2009 State Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011 717-730-7435
Clarksburg
6286 West Veterans Memorial Highway
Bridgeport, WV 26330 304-842-2222
Clearfield 1307 S Second Street Clearfield, PA 16830 814-765-1611
Cranberry 11 Progress Ave Cranberry Township, PA 16066 724-776-7660
Ebensburg 100 Commerce Dr Ebensburg, PA 15931 814-471-1710
Erie
3950 Depot Road Erie, PA 16510 814-898-3388
Harrisburg Paxton Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 717-564-0598
Indiana 145 Rose St. Indiana, PA 15701 724-463-8743
Lancaster 4326 Oregon Pike Ephrata, PA 17522 717-859-4905
Lantz Corners 3105 Route 219 Kane, PA 16735 814-778-5250
Mahanoy City 1220 Morea Rd Barnesville, PA 18214 570-773-1720
Manada Hill 336 Fairville Ave Harrisburg, PA 17112 717-526-2121
Mansfield 18512 Route 6 Mansfield, PA 16933 570-662-7171
Milesburg 1025 N Eagle Valley Rd Howard, PA 16841 814-355-3500
Mount Pleasant 309 Foothills Lane Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 724-696-4080
New Stanton 190 Earnhardt Dr Hunker, PA 15639 724-861-6080
Shinnston 5541 Benedum Drive Shinnston, WV 26431 304-592-5855
Somerset 168 Industrial Park Road Somerset, PA 15501 814-445-7915
State College 2955 Stewart Dr. State College, PA 16801 814-237-8338
Turbotville 190 Cleveland Brothers Road Watsontown, PA 17777 570-538-2551
Washington 35 Brownlee Rd Eighty Four, PA 15330 724-325-9297 www.clevelandbrothers.com
Milton CAT 100 Quarry Dr Milford, MA 01757
508-634-3400
84 Concord St North Reading, MA 01864 978-276-2400
978-276-2410 Parts
14 Kendrick Rd Wareham, MA 02571 508-291-1200
4610 E Saile Dr Batavia, NY 14020
585-815-6200 585-815-6250 Parts
500 Commerce Dr Clifton Park, NY 12065 518-877-8000 518-877-6860 Parts
55 Industrial Park Dr Binghamton, NY 13904 607-772-6500
607-251-6550 Parts
294 Ainsley Dr Syracuse, NY 13210 315-476-9981 315-703-7042 Parts
79 Robertson Blvd Brewer, ME 04412 207-989-1890 207-991-3130 Parts
16 Pleasant Hill Rd Scarborough, ME 04074 207-883-9586 207-885-8045 Parts
30 Industrial Dr Londonderry, NH 03053 603-665-4500 603-665-4510 Parts
150 Cat Lane Richmond, VT 05477 802-434-4228 802-434-7810 Parts
2158 Plainfield Pike Cranston, RI 02920 401-946-6350 www.miltoncat.com
Asphalt Care Equipment Inc.
2765 Galloway Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020 215-639-9800 www.asphaltcare.com
FOLEY Inc.
855 Centennial Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854 732-885-5555
650 S. Egg Harbor Road Hammonton, NJ 08037 609-561-0308
2975 Galloway Road Bensalem, PA 19020 215-639-4300
5102 Beckmantown Road Whitehall, PA 18052 610-261-4887
720 Pulaski Highway Bear, DE 19701 302-328-4131 www.foleyinc.com
Douglas Equipment & Supply Co. 7100 Kreidler Rd. York, PA 17403 717-428-1517 www.douglasequip.com Company Wrench 2636 S. Black Horse Pike Williamstown, NJ 08094 856-404-9618 www.companywrench.com
Metro Bobcat, Inc. 8250 Beechcraft Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-840-9300
33 West Old Liberty Rd. Eldersburg, MD 21784 410-795-1500
11000 Pulaski Hwy White Marsh, MD 21162 410-483-0600
7002 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747 301-568-1104 www.metrobobcat.com
A. Montano Company 571 NY 212 Suagerties, NY 12477 845-247-0206 www.amontanoco.com
Robert H. Finke & Son, Inc. 1569 Route 9W Selkirk, NY 12158 518-767-9331 www.finkeequipment.com
Monroe Tractor & Implement 1001 Lehigh Station Rd Henrietta, NY 14467 585-334-3867
6 Equipment Dr Binghamton, NY 13904 607-754-6570
5035 Genesee St Buffalo, NY 14225 716-681-7100
8194 State Route 415 Campbell, NY 14821 607-739-8741
423 Old Loudon Rd Latham, NY 12110 518-785-8013
7300 Eastman Rd N Syracuse, NY 13212 315-452-0000 www.monroetractor.com
Ditch Witch Mid-States 3660 Interchange Road Columbus, OH 43204 614-443-9751 888-DITCHWITCH
9052 Marshall Road Cranberry Township, PA 16066 724-742-2844 888-DITCHWITCH www.ditchwitchmidstates.com
H.A. DeHart & Son
311 Crown Point Rd. Thorofare, NJ 08086 856-845-2800 www.hadehart.com
IMT of Garner, Iowa, unveiled two new telescopic cranes, including its new 3300e18 and 8600-32 telescopic cranes that will go into production in 2026.
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JESCO is looking for candidates in a variety of different positions, including:
We have openings across all branch locations: South Plainfield, NJ … Lumberton, NJ … Beacon, NY … Deer Park, NY … Shrewsbury, MA … Baltimore, MD … Delmar, MD … Waldorf, MD … Middletown, DE
Whether you are entry level or experienced, JESCO wants you to be part of our world class team. We have exciting career opportunities for dedicated professionals who want to learn and grow with us.
Visit our career site at https://www.jesco.us/careers and apply today!
Terex Utilities regularly distributes Tech Tips, which provides detailed information focused on accomplishing a single repair or replacement, with step-by-step instructions, graphics and videos. In 2024, seven new Tech Tips were released and added to the list of more than 200 topics.
“Tech Tips provide comprehensive tools to help technicians troubleshoot equipment and ultimately makes their jobs easier,” said Jason Julius, technical support and training.
Terex has published Tech Tips since 2012. In 2024, customers downloaded Tech Tips nearly 15,800 times.
“Terex Tech Tips are continuously updated and expanded, so we recommend checking back often to see what’s been updated,” Julius said. “Topics cover a wide range of content, with some specific to Terex Utilities models and others are more general in nature.”
In 2024, all but one of the seven Tech Tips covered specific Terex models. Three of the seven provided tips on operating, transporting and maintaining the Z-45 Substation Utility Boom (Tech Tips 206, 207 and 209). Three explained how to read the load chart on spe-
“Terex Tech Tips are continuously updated and expanded...”
cific aerial devices (Tech Tips 218 – 220), and the seventh, Tech Tip 226, illustrated how to access a digital manual using the provided QR code on models produced on or after September 1, 2024.
The following Tech Tips, listed in order, were the most viewed in 2024, with nearly 2,000 total downloads:
• Tech Tip #02 — Adjusting System Relief Pressure
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 140K MOTOR GRADER.
EMAIL: MBUSIINGE@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 077-791-2153
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WANTED (OH): CASE 580SM2 BACKHOE LOADERS.
EMAIL:JERRY@VIOXEXCAVATING.COM; PHONE: 513-460-3315
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VERMEER
RTX 750 / RTX8550 EQUIPPED WITH A LARGE CUTTING WHEEL.
EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ELEBBRE.COM
PHONE: +55 11 994602266
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WANTED (KS): VERMEER TRACK TRENCHER.
EMAIL: STATELINEDIG@DIODECOM.NET
PHONE: 402-806-0073
WANTED (US): KOMATSU 270-8 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR KOMATSU WA270 OR WA200 WHEEL LOADERS WITH THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: HOURS: UNDER 5,000 (PREFERRED), BUT HIGHER HOURS ARE ACCEPTABLE AT A LOWER PRICE. YEAR: BETWEEN 2014 AND 2018. BUDGET: AROUND $75,000, DEPENDING ON CONDITION AND HOURS.
EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM
WANTED (US): LIEBHERR LTM 1220 ALL TERRAIN CRANES.
EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 346-484-0369
WANTED (AZ): MECALAC 10 MCR EXCAVATORS. EMAIL FAWCETT.HOTSHOT@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 870-321-9572
WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 850K LGP
CRAWLER DOZER 2017-2021 ENC SIX WAY FROM USER NO HACKER MUST WITH WINCH, SMART GRADE, UNDER 1200 HOURS, MUST BE CLEAR ENC
CAB NO JUNK UNDER $75000,00CDN.
EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA; PHONE: 1-450-346- 8975
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WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR 966F II
WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY ANY CATERPILLAR DISMANTLED MACHINES – WHEEL LOADERS, EXCAVATORS, BACKHOES, DOZERS OR MOTOR GRADERS, ANY MODEL.
EMAIL: FEEDBACK@GCESEQUIPMENT.COM; PHONE: +1 (657) 274-8033 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED (PA); MANUFACTURER: INTERNATIONAL 250-C CRAWLER LOADER. LOOKING FOR A MACHINE IN ANY CONDITION OR IN ANY STATE LOCATION.
EMAIL: HARLOWCONTRACTING@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 267-738-5984
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): HITACHI EX270 EXCAVATOR.
EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 332-248-9350
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (GA): RYAN MODEL 2070 GRAPPLE
EMAIL: BOBBYSHELTON1983@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 678-323-5647
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (WA): CATERPILLAR 420E BACKHOE LOADER. INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE FOLLOWING CATERPILLAR BACKHOE MODELS: CAT MODELS: 416C, 416D, 416E, 420D, 420E, 420F ST, 420F, 420F IT, 420F2, 420F2 IT. ALSOLOOKING FOR CASE BACKHOE MODELS: CASE MODELS: 580M, 580SM, 580N, 580SN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS ON THEIR CONDITION, OPERATING HOURS & PRICING.
EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 425-286-8778
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EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@VIDEOTRON.CA PHONE: 450-346-8975
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE) CATERPILLAR CRAWLER DOZER, MODEL D11 / D11T CD. GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
EMAIL: HYESUNG_KIM@NAVER.COM; PHONE: 822-425-6601
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WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR 950B WHEEL LOADER; LOOKING FOR A CAT 950B OR E, OR ANY MECHANICAL WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE
EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478
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WANTED (US): TAKEUCHI SKID STEER LOADERS, ALL MODELS. TL150, MUSTANG MTL 25TH, GEHL CTL80 TURBO 2 OR CYCLONE AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES, PLUMBING FROM FILTER AND EXTERNAL SPINNER.
EMAIL: AMATZEN@BROOKFIELDR3.ORG; PHONE: 660-734-0452
WANTED (NC): JCB 214E BACKHOE LOADER - HEAVY ROOT RAKE TO REPLACE FRONT BUCKET ON 214E BACKHOE LOADER
EMAIL: NORWOOD1310@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 910-289-1310
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (NC): JOHN DEERE 12” BUCKETS – LOOKING FOR A 12” BUCKET FOR A JOHN DEERE 310 G BACKHOE.
EMAIL:
DANDHWORRELL@CHARTER.NET
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EMAIL: MMERRILL@WHEELERCAT.COM
PHONE: 801-201-8655
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): CASE 650L LGP CRAWLER DOZER – LOOKING FOR CASE 650LLGP BULLDOZER WITH OR WITHOUT ENC. CAB, MODEL YEAR 2010 – 2017, LESS THAN 900 HOURS TRUE HOURS METER AND FRAME, UNDER $35000 US. EMAIL:
JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@VIDEOTRON.CA PHONE: 450-346-8975.
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WANTED (US): CASE WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS - 521D 521E 521F 621D 621E 621F 721D 721E 721F.
EMAIL:
FRANKHORAN@GTMIDATLANTIC.COM; PHONE: 800-654-USED
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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 495D EXCAVATORS; WANT TO BUY JOHN DEERE WHEELED EXCAVATOR 495D & 595D.
EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 346-484-0369
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI ZW180-6 WHEEL LOADERS.
EMAIL: SALMAN.MAYI@GMAIL.COM
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADER - 8000 OR UP SERIAL MODEL.
EMAIL: ROYALMACHINERYTRADERS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 0-33-6059-8261
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS.
EMAIL: KARLOSZAC15@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 657-274-8724
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (OR): KOMATSU 3.0 YARD BUCKETS - NEED A 2015 KOMATSU WA270 LOADER BUCKET. QUICK RELEASE STYLE. EMAIL: BRANDONDANLEY86@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 1-541-213-4973
WANTED (US): STERLING DUMP TRUCKS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR A ROTARY HI RAIL DUMP TRUCK, PRE EMISSIONS, ANY MAKE/MODEL. EMAIL: MURPHYCONTRACTORS@YAHOO.COM
PHONE: 860-324-9693
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WANTED (OH): FREIGHTLINER DUMP TRUCKS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR A ROTARY HI-RAIL DUMP TRUCK, PRE EMMISSIONS, ANY MAKE/MODEL. EMAIL: MURPHYCONTRACTORS@YAHOO.COM
PHONE: 860-324-9693
\WANTED (US): CUMMINS GENERATORS, ALL MODELS. LARGE PORTABLE OR STATIONARY GENERATORS IN ANY CONDITION — CAT, CUMMINS, DETROIT, MTU, PERKINS, VOLVO (DIESEL OR NATURAL GAS) CAN REMOVE IF NEEDED.
EMAIL: MICHSURPLUS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 201-679-6437
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS, MODELS WA 600-3 AND WA 600-6 2014 OR UP MODELS. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598
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WANTED (PA): CAT OR CASE BACKHOE LOADERS, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: DEALER.SALES11@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 717-621-3470
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WANTED (TX): INGERSOLL RAND 185CWJD AIR COMPRESSOR, NEW.
EMAIL: DAVID@FELDERWW.COM; PHONE: 713-542-0458
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WANTED (US): HATZ ENGINE - E71 HATZ DIESEL ENGINE, RUNNING OR PARTS
EMAIL: AILEENLOZZI@ME.COM; PHONE: 717-806-8969
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, MODEL 12G,14G,140G,140H ETC. RUNNING OR NON RUNNING UNITS.
EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +92-333-1234598
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WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 80Z, 85Z, 90Z
EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1 346 484 0369 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY VOLVO L320 , L330 OR L350F, YEAR ABOVE 2013. MUST BE RUNNER/NONRUNNER.
EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ENGINE FOR A TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR - CAT D6R XL SERIES II - ENGINE C9 - SERIAL #: 4ZF10784
EMAIL: MILANZOLL@INCOMERH.COM
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WANTED (US): CAT 983-B; KOEHRING 1066, RUNNING OR NOT; GRADALL ON TRACKS, RUNNING OR NOT; DRESSER 250-E CRAWLER LOADER. CALL 267-738-5984
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WANTED (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR QC EXCAVATOR.
EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DRESSER 125E CRAWLER DOZERS - LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE BOSCH VA PUMP OR HEAD AND ROTOR.
EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM
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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE BROOMS / SWEEPERS, ALL MODELS. MID-SIZED JOHN DEERE OR HYUNDAI EXCAVATOR PLUMBED AND WITH CONCRETE PULVERIZER.
EMAIL: NEWYORKCWS@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 973-956-8854
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WANTED (PA): NEW HOLLAND ATTACHMENTS - 7614 LOADER ATTACHMENT FOR NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR.
EMAIL: KEVCOOKENTERPRISES@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 814-386-5541
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WANTED (FL): COTTRELL TRAILERS, ALL MODELS.
EMAIL: WILFREORLANDO@GMAIL.COM
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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS DITCH WITCH VACUUM/EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT
EMAIL: BILL@DITCHWITCHNEWMEXICO.COM
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELSNEED TO PURCHASE FOR OWN STOCK CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS (916, 926, 936E, 950B, 950E, 950H, 966E, 966F, 966H, 970F & 980F.
EMAIL: ROYALMACHINERYTRADERS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923360598261
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WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 85ZV , 90ZV , 90ZIV , 95ZV. ALSO SEARCHING FOR KOMATSU WA470-3 , WA600-3 , WA600-6. RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING CONDITION. EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577
WANTED (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT. EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (AL): KOMATSU 12 INCH BUCKET, PC35
EMAIL: JSGODSEY78@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 205-485-4605
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): MANUFACTURER: JCB 540-170 TELEHANDLER, 2016 OR NEWER. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478
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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G/H, 14G,14M. ALSO LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA-600 AND WA-900. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS & JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. ITEMS REQUIRED TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. PREFERRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS. PHONE: 484-781-2958
EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER
EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM
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ALEX LYON & SON
AUCTIONEERS
www.lyonauction.com
315-633-2944
• Timed
March 20 - 30, 2025
For: Annual Atlantic City Contractors Auction
• Timed (MX)
Thurs., March 27, 2025
For: Late Model Construction & Asphalt Equipment & more
• Atlantic City, NJ
March 27 - 29, 2025
For: Live Annual Atlantic City Contractors Auction
• Raynham, MA
Fri., April 4, 2025
For: Large Quantity of Late Model Trucks & more
• San Angelo, TX
Thurs., April 10, 2025
For: One Owner Retirement Rental Company Auction
• Timed
April 10 - 24, 2025
For: Late Model Construction, Aggregate & Utility Equipment Auction
• Sardis, OH
Wed., April 16, 2025
For: Very Late Model Construction Equipment, Truck Tractors & much more
RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS
www.rbauction.com
402-421-3631
• Great Lakes Regional Event
March 27 - 28, 2025
• Houston, TX
April 8 - 10, 2025
• Los Angeles, CA
April 17 - 18, 2025
ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.
www.AARauctions.com
800-243-0061
• Online Ends March 27, 2025
For: Central Hudson, NY Surplus Vehicle Auction
AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL
www.auctionsinternational.com
800-536-1401
• Online March 18 – April 14, 2025
For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!
BAR NONE AUCTION
www.barnoneauction.com
866-372-1700
• Online Fri., March 28, 2025
For: Woodburn, OR Monthly Public Auction
• Online Sat., April 12, 2025
For: Sacramento, CA
Monthly Public Auction
To view our complete list of upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com
BIDADOO AUCTIONS
www.bidadoo.com 1-877-BIDADOO
• Online
April 1, 2025
• Online April 8, 2025
BIG IRON AUCTIONS
www.bigiron.com
800-937-3558
• Online
March 26, 2025
• Online April 2, 2025
BLACK STAR ACA www.blackstaraca.com
800-610-2192
• Online
Thurs., April 17, 2025
For: Complete Dispersal Live Online Retirement Auction
DEANCO AUCTIONS
www.deancoauction.com MS: 601-656-9768
AL: 334-693-2540
• Philadelphia, MS March 26 - 27, 2025
For: 24th Annual Springtime Equipment & Truck Auction
DEMOTT AUCTION COMPANY www.demottauction.com 229-985-4565
• Iron City, GA Fri., March 28, 2025 For: 23rd Annual Spring Auction
FREIJE & FREIJE AUCTIONEERS www.freijeauctioneers.com 317-539-2895
• Online
March 31 – April 14, 2025
For: Natural Stone & Tile Liquidation Auction
• Clayton, IN Thurs., April 3, 2025
For: Spring Midwest Construction & Farm Equipment Auction
• Clayton, IN Sat., April 12, 2025
For: Midwest Public Automobile Auction
HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY
www.hunyady.com
800-233-6898
• Virtual Live Broadcast
Wed., April 2, 2025
For: Complete Liquidation Shingledecker’s Welding Inc.
I.R.A.Y. AUCTION www.iraymn.com 320-968-7230
• Online Wed., April 9, 2025 For: Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction
IRON BOUND AUCTIONS www.ironboundauctions.com 432-209-5112
• Seminole, TX April 9 - 10, 2025
For: Public Equipment Auction
J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS www.jjkane.com 855-GO2-KANE
• Online March 25 - 26, 2025
For: Southeast Regional Timed Event
• Online April 1 - 2, 2025 For: Central Regional Timed Event
• Online
Thurs., April 3, 2025
For: Southern California Surplus Timed Auction
• Online April 8 - 9, 2025
For: Northeast Regional Timed Auction
J. STOUT AUCTIONS www.jstoutauction.com 888-897-8864
• Online
Wed., March 26, 2025
For: March Live Streaming Auction
JAMES G. MURPHY INC.
AUCTIONEERS
www.murphyauction.com
425-486-1246
• Online
April 10 - 17, 2025
For: Maryville Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles
JEFF MARTIN
AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com 601-450-6200
• Pelzer, SC
Thurs., March 27, 2025
For: East Coast Construction & Transportation Auction
• Glencoe, MN
Thurs., April 10, 2025
For: Upper Midwest Automobile Auction
• Deerfield, MA
Sat., April 12, 2025
For: MA Live & Online Public Liquidation Auction
• Pelzer, SC
Sat., April 12, 2025
For: Southeast Automobile Auction
MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
www.1800lastbid.com
616-538-0367
• Online - Repocast.com
Tues., April 1, 2025
For: Construction & Heavy Equipment Auction
PURPLE WAVE AUCTION www.purplewave.com 866-608-9283
• Online
Wed., March 26, 2025
For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction
• Online
Thurs., March 27, 2025
For: Construction Equipment Auction
• Online Tues., April 1, 2025 For: Government Auction
• Online Wed., April 2, 2025 For: Ag Equipment Auction
• Online Thurs., April 3, 2025
For: Truck & Trailer Auction
• Online Wed., April 9, 2025 For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction
REBEL AUCTION CO., INC. www.rebelauction.net 800-533-0673
• Hazlehurst, GA Thurs., April 10, 2025
For: Monthly Construction & Farm Equipment Auction
RES AUCTION SERVICES www.RES.bid 833-SOLD-RES
• Wooster, OH
Sat., April 12, 2025
For: Late Spring Ag & Construction Equipment Consignment Auction
ROYAL AUCTION GROUP, INC. www.royalauctiongroup.com 239-936-4121
• Bowie, TX Fri., April 4, 2025
For: North Texas Government Surplus & Consignment Auction
RTi AUCTIONS www.rtiauctions.com 585-243-1563
• Timed April 8 - 15, 2025 For: April NetAuction
SHETRON AUCTION & EQUIPMENT LLC www.shetronequipment.com 717-532-8828
• Shippensburg, PA
Wed., March 26, 2025 For: Farm & Construction Equipment Auction
UNITED ASSET SALES www.unitedassetsales.com 818-264-4232
• Timed Online Wed., March 26, 2025 For: Trucks, Trailers & Heavy Equipment Auction
WAUSAU ACTIONEERS www.wausauauctioneers.com 800-432-1922
• Merrill, WI Fri., April 11, 2025 For: Annual Spring Equipment Auction
WESTERN CONSTRUCTION AUCTIONS INC. www.wca-online.com 866-731-7760
• Lake Elsinore, CA Fri., April 11, 2025 For: Online & Absentee Bidding Only Public Auction
WOLFE INDUSTRIAL AUCTIONS, INC. www.wolfeauctions.com 800-443-9580
• Timed Online March 31 – April 7, 2025 For: Southern PA Absolute Online Timed Auction
YODER & FREY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990
• Kissimmee, FL Thurs., April 10, 2025
For: Heavy Equipment Auction
• Findlay, OH Thurs., April 17, 2025 For: Heavy Equipment Auction
Messick Farm Equipment announced the acquisition of Rovendale Ag & Barn, strengthening its ability to serve farmers, contractors and property owners with expanded inventory, service and a continued commitment to family values and personal service.
This partnership brings together two respected dealerships, ensuring that customers gain access to more parts, equipment and product lines while still receiving the personal attention and trusted expertise they have always relied on, according to the companies.
• Expanded Parts Inventory — a larger selection of instock parts means less downtime and quicker repairs.
• Additional Parts Brands — a wider range of suppliers increases compatibility and ensures more options for every need.
• Value Product Lines — cost-effective, high-quality consumables like field ready twine, field ready batteries and viscosity oil provide reliable performance at a great price, according to the company.
• Greater Equipment Selection — more variety in new equipment makes it easier to find the right fit for any job.
• Better Value on Equipment Purchases — greater buying power means better pricing on implements, while a larger market provides stronger trade-in values, according to the company.
• Enhanced Service Capabilities — more resources, expertise and support keep equipment running smoothly and efficiently.
• Proven Industry Expertise — Decades of experience ensure knowledgeable recommendations and dependable support.
• Trusted Customer Service Continues — The servicefirst mindset established by the Rovenolt family remains unchanged. Lyle, Darvin, Kurtis and Jason are still here, ready to help.
• Commitment to Family Ownership and Personal Service — Messick’s remains a family-owned business, dedicated to honest, personal service and strong relationships, just as Rovendale Ag and Barn has always been.
1-5. TIMED: Thursday, March 27, Closes- Wednesday, March 26, Opens- Wednesday, March 12: Complete Liquidation of a Premier Mechanical Contractor in Business Over 50 Years. LIVE: Thursday, March 27, Friday, March 28, Saturday, March 29, TIMED: Closes- Sunday, March 30, Opens- Thursday, March 20: 5-DAY ANNUAL ATLANTIC CITY CONTRACTORS AUCTION: Only the Best Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Utility Equipment, All Kinds of Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Various Trucks, Trailers, Large Quantity Support and Accessories.
6. VIRTUAL: Thursday, March 27: QUERETARO, MEXICO: Late Model Cat, Komatsu, John Deere, Bomag, Hamm Construction & Asphalt Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments, Support Equipment.
7. LIVE: Thursday, April 10: SAN ANGELO, TEXAS: 2 Auctions in 1 Day. One Owner Retirement Rental Company. Plus Canceled Order of New Trucks & Construction Equipment. Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Articulated Haul Trucks: (2)Bell B50E, (12)Telescopic Forklifts, (10)Boom & Scissor Lifts, Skid Steers, Rubber Tired Loaders, Tractor Loader Backhoes, (20)Hydraulic Excavators, Mulcher Fecon, Rollers, Motorgraders, Generators, Light Plants and Support.
8. LIVE: Wednesday, April 16: SARDIS, OHIO: 2 Auctions in 1 Day. Secured Creditor Plus Canceled Order of New Trucks & Equipment Very Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Support, Attachments, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Service, Utility & Pickup Trucks, Trailers.
9. LIVE: Friday, April 18: NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Late Model Rental Fleet (Primarily Cat) Construction & Utility Equipment. HIGHLIGHTS: (5)2024 Cat 950M, (5)2024 Cat 930M, (8)2024 Cat 926M, (12)2024 Cat Skid Steers, Truck Tractors (2)2025 Peterbilt(tri.), Dump Trucks, Rolloff Trucks: 2025 Kenworth(tri.), Service & Utility Trucks, All Types of Trailers, Large Quantity Support Equipment, New Buckets.
10. LIVE: Wednesday, April 23: HOUSTON, TEXAS: 3 Auctions in 1 Day. Major Job Completion, Plus Canceled Order of New Trucks & Equipment and Rental Fleet Construction Equipment Auction, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks and Trailers. HIGHLIGHTS: Very Late Model John Deere & Cat Construction, Agricultural, Utility Equipment. Telescopic Forklifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickups, Buckets, Attachments, New Support, (15)New Cab & Chassis.
11. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, April 24, Opens- Thursday, April 10: CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA: Construction, Aggregate, Utility Equipment, All Types of Support, Attachments, Trucks and Trailers.
12. LIVE: Friday, April 25: QUERETARO, MEXICO: Late Model Cat, Komatsu, John Deere, Bomag, Hamm Construction & Asphalt Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments, Support Equipment.
13. TIMED: Closes- Monday, April 28, Opens- Friday, April 18: TORONTO, CANADA: Rental Fleet Construction Equipment, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Backhoes, Skid Steers, Utility Equipment, Air Compressors, Welders, Generators, Attachments and more.
14. LIVE: Wednesday, April 30: ACME, PENNSYLVANIA: Rentals, Rentals. Construction, Agricultural and Utility Equipment, All Types of Trucks & Trailers, Attachments and Support.
15. TIMED: Closes- Friday, May 2, Opens- Tuesday, April 22: LINCOLN PARK, NEW JERSEY: Retirement Auction. 45+ Years in Business. One of New Jersey's Finest Contractors. Very Nice Later Model Cat Construction & Paving Equipment. Quantity of Dump & Utility Trucks, Heavy Haul Trucks, Lowboy Trailers, Very Large Quantity of Attachments and Support Equipment. No Consignments.
16. LIVE: Sunday, May 4: ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: Unbelievable One Owner Car Collection. Only The Very Best. 38 Years of Collecting. Health Reasons Make This a One-of-A-Kind Collection - As Good As It Gets!
17. LIVE: Wednesday, May 14: BUSHNELL, FLORIDA: 3 Auctions in 1 Day. Large Truck & Trailer Secured Creditor Auction and 2 Rental Fleet Construction Equipment Auctions.
18. LIVE: Saturday, May 17: CANASTOTA, NEW YORK: Lawn & Garden & Compact Tractors, Light Construction Equipment, Midi & Mini Excavators, Skid Steers, Forklifts, Boom & Scissor Lifts, Large Quantity New Attachments, Fancy Decorative Stone.
19. LIVE: Saturday, June 7: BANGOR, MAINE: Complete Liquidation. Retirement Auction. Truck Tractors, Reefer Trailers, Support Equipment.
20. LIVE: Saturday, June 14: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Rental Fleet Construction, Utility Equipment.Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Utility Trucks, Attachments and Support.
21,22. LIVE: Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: Rentals, Rentals, Rentals. Construction, Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, All Types of Trucks, Trailers, Support and Attachments.
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
23. LIVE: MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Job Completion of Late Model Construction & Aggregate Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickup & Service Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.
24. LIVE: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: It's Big! Complete Liquidation. Very Large Amount of Truck Tractors, Trailers and more.
25. LIVE: POMPEY, NEW YORK: The Tradition Continues. Construction & Agricultural Equipment, Trucka, Trailers, Attachments, Support and more.
26. LIVE: RAYNHAM, MASSACHUSETTS: Large Quantity of Late Model Reefer Trucks, Van Trucks, Truck Tractors, Service & Pickup Trucks, Light Construction Equipment, Support & Attachments.
27. LIVE: GREENVILLE, TEXAS: Very Late & Great Rental Fleet Construction & Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Articulated Haul Trucks, New Cab & Chassis.
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the subgrade for the new lanes, and our paving team had a normal run,” said Mays. The equipment used GPS technology to help with proper placement of the material. The team used QR codes to aid in safety inspections.
The construction team took on a significant addition when it helped reclaim land abandoned by an old brick factory near the work zone. Although not required by contract, the Archer Western team decided to use some interesting construction tactics to do the state a favor.
“Although the brick company went out of business in the mid-1980s, the department of mining permit had never been closed,” said Mays. “We took on the permit and put some 350,000 cubic yards of excess material from our project into those 75 acres. The area is no longer as dangerous and can be used for other purposes.”
Additional pieces of the project included replacing northbound and southbound bridges over Route 112, Route 635 and Route 619. The steelbeamed bridges over Route 311 are being widened.
The construction team found some geotechnical surprises in the bridge replacements.
“Our team worked drastic pile driving variances within a small footprint,” said Mays. “One pile needed to go only 30 feet deep while the adjacent pile next to it had to go 200 feet deep to find the foundation we needed. It was all according to the geology of the area.”
Route 311 carries traffic into Salem’s Main Street and past Roanoke College. Workers needed to do almost half their work at night while demolishing barriers on the outside part of the bridge to add new lanes.
“The work meant our team had to jack up the bridge, add a couple of steel beams and install new bearings,” said Mays. “This meant the bridge now has a higher elevation, allowing taller vehicles safely to pass beneath it. We will also cover the surface of the bridge with a fresh latex overlay.”
The team needed to use temporary shoring for the bridge work and used cranes and normal paving equipment.
Mays called the work for the three new bridges “standard” and estimated that they are capable of lasting 100 years.
In addition to the bridge work and building new lanes, the construction
team will be installing 2.6 mi. of sound barriers to shield the local residents from the noise created by an additional lane of traffic. Tricor Construction, a DBE firm, is building the sound walls.
“The placement of the walls is based on FHWA guidelines,” said Mays. “We are doing what is reasonable, feasible and cost effective. Our team is about 50 percent done with that part of the job.”
VDOT is pleased with the progress of the project as it makes I-81 safer and more useful.
“Already the monthly accident rate has decreased,” said Mann of the agency. “I’ve been in this area since 1999 and I have seen traffic volume increase, especially trucks. People use this highway for commuting and traveling to nearby cities like Roanoke. When this project is finished, people will notice significant changes in drivability, safety and congestion relief.” CEG
(All photos courtesy of VDOT and Archer Western. VDOT states the display of images and/or reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service, or the use of any trade, firm or corporation name does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Virginia Department of Transportation.)
• Tech Tip #10 — Setting Boom Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP)
• Tech Tip #08 — Adjusting the Pressure Reducing Valve News Release
• Tech Tip #30 — Checking Pressures on the TM Series
• Tech Tip #37 — Setting Relief and Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) Pressures on Units With X-Boost
These and other technical support documents are available online on the Support tab at www.terex.com/utilities. Users also can request the creation of a tech tip by emailing utilities.service@terex.com.
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)
AGC Events Calendar:
All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.
• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://edge.agc.org/course)
Date: Monday, MAR 31, 2025 (9:00 AM) – Friday, APR 11, 2025 (3:30 PM)
Online Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 (12:00 NOON) – Thursday, April 10, 2025 (5:30 PM)
Online Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• 2025 AGC Annual Convention (https://convention.agc.org/)
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (7:00 AM) – Thursday, April 10, 2025 (7:30 PM) Columbus, Ohio
Annual Convention
• AGC Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Forum
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (2:00 PM) –Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (3:00 PM) Online, Virtual Safety and Health
North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT)
NASTT 2025 No-Dig Show
Dates:MARCH 30, 2025 – APRIL 3, 2025
Place:COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER 700 14th Street Denver, CO 80202
The North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) 2025 No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conference in the world. It offers topic tracks over three (3) days with peer-reviewed, non-commercial presentations, including case studies detailing environmentally friendly trenchless solutions and cost-saving opportunities for municipalities and utilities. The event will take place in Denver, CO from March 30 to April 3. The NASTT No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conference in the world, where professionals attend to learn new techniques that will save money and improve infrastructure. NASTT strives to provide a representative voice for all sectors of the trenchless technology industry. What is Trenchless Technology?
Trenchless Technology is a progressive civil engineering
process for the installation, replacement or renewal of underground utilities with no or minimal excavation and surface disruption. These innovative methods have been utilized successfully for all underground utilities including water mains, storm and sanitary sewers, gas main, electrical and fiber optics conduits. Trenchless technologies are the premier crossing options for major road, railways, waterways as well as natural or manmade structures.
How can NASTT make a difference?
As NASTT continues to grow and take on new challenges, it is important for our not-for-profit society to serve and support our diverse industry partners. We proudly represent municipalities and public utilities, consultants and engineers, manufacturers and suppliers, trenchless contractors, and academia. The many benefits of trenchless solutions for today’s infrastructure challenges will always be our strength.
The NASTT 2025 No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conference in North America, where thousands of professionals attend to learn new methods and techniques that will save money and improve infrastructure. This trade show and conference provides attendees with an opportunity to learn methods in technical sessions, network with peers and talk to vendors during exhibit hall hours.
For more information on the NASTT 2025 No-Dig Show: NASTT
Phone: 888/388-2554
Email: info@nastt.org