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Ohio Peterbilt Celebrates Grand Opening of Etna Dealership
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hio Peterbilt officially celebrated the grand opening of its new dealership in Etna, Ohio, welcoming customers, employees, vendors and industry partners for a day of tours, networking and celebration. Strategically located along the Interstate 70 corridor just east of Columbus, the new 82,000-sq.ft. facility represents a significant investment in Ohio Peterbilt’s future and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering industry-leading sales, parts and service support throughout Ohio and the Midwest. Designed with both customers and employees in mind, the dealership features a 25-bay service shop; a 36,000-sq.-ft. central parts distribution center; more than 10,000 unique parts in inventory; expanded office and retail space; comfortable driver amenities; and online service scheduling.
Mike Crawford (L), vice president of Ohio Peterbilt, congratulates Ken Taylor, president of Ohio Machinery Co., during the grand opening celebration of Ohio Peterbilt’s new Etna, Ohio, dealership. The new facility expands Ohio Peterbilt’s sales, service and parts capabilities to better support customers across central Ohio.
The new location is expected to employ approximately 150 team members, strengthening Ohio Peterbilt’s ability to provide faster turnaround times and enhanced customer support. “Our goal was to create more than just a dealership,” said Mike Crawford, vice president of Ohio Peterbilt. “We wanted to build a destination that delivers an exceptional experience for both our customers and our employees. Every detail of this facility was designed to improve efficiency, increase uptime and provide the level of service our customers expect while creating a workplace our employees can be proud of.” Throughout the day, attendees toured the new facility, met with Ohio Peterbilt employees, and visited vendor exhibits showcasing the latest products and technologies for the trucking industry. see PETERBILT page 6
USACE Begins Phase 2 of Lorain Harbor Breakwater Project USACE photo
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is working on repairs to the west breakwater of Lorain Harbor, Lorain, Ohio, May 28, 2026.
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Phase one of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) $20.5 million repair project on the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater is on target for completion in this month with phase two about to get under way. “The Port of Lorain has been moving the goods that power this region’s economy for generations — more than 1,400 jobs, nearly $36 million in business revenue and over $323 million in total economic activity generated by the Lorain Harbor,” Tiffany McClelland, executive director of the Lorain Port and Finance Authority, told Construction Equipment Guide. “This investment in our West Breakwater ensures that the vessels carrying the cargo our region depends on can continue to navigate safely into our harbor.” Ohio’s Lorain Harbor is a deep draft commercial
harbor which handled one million tons of cargo, including limestone (93 percent) and salt (2.4 percent) in 2023, Construction Equipment Guide learned from the project website. The breakwater is in danger of failing due to damage from waves, ice and storms. The repairs will restore the breakwater to its original height of 2,812 ft. and is 100 percent federally funded. USACE last completed maintenance on the West Breakwater in 2015 and 2016. Phase one of the project repairs the first 1,000 ft. from the historic West Breakwater Lighthouse toward the shoreline. The section is the most deteriorated portion of the breakwater. The $10.2 million contract was awarded to Great Lakes Dock and Materials in August 2024. Crews first put down a layer of bedding stone, then a layer of underlay stone and finally, the layer of armor stone, about 3.5 tons each. see BREAKWATER page 4
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Breakwater Project Involves Underwater Stone Placement BREAKWATER from page 1
The second phase is a continuation of phase one and will repair the 1,750 ft. closer to the shoreline. The $10.2 million contract was awarded in March 2026 to Michigan-based Dean Marine and Excavating. That work is expected to start the next construction season and anticipated to be completed by 2028. “Contractors generally use cranes to place the stones, but this contractor actually has what is basically a large excavator,” Jesse Laux, civil engineer of USACE, Buffalo District, told Construction Equipment Guide. “Instead of a bucket at the end, it has a material handler on the end, which is like two claws that can grab the stones and spin them and push them and put them in where they want them. They have GPS locators on these as well.” The project comes with numerous challenges. Much of the stone is placed underwater, making it difficult to see if it is placed correctly, Laux said. The placement of the stone involves a careful collaboration between surveyors, the contractor and the USACE. It begins with the survey underwater which is then sent to the Corps for review. The Corps allows for about 6 in. in either direction. If the stone appears to be correctly placed, the job moves forward; if not, the surveyors continue their work until the placement is correct. “They’ll do a little bit of work, and then you’ve got to wait for some time,” Laux said. “The tricky thing is, how do you plan the work to where, if you do have to go back and polish something up, you don’t have to remove a layer of a different stone that you already placed. So, there’s a lot of quality control.” Because all of the work takes place from a barge on the lakeside of the breakwater, the project is largely dependent on the weather. “So, there’s no real protection from the wind,” Laux said. “Any wind between 20 and 30 miles an hour can really push them off
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Phase one of the project repairs the first 1,000 ft. from the historic West Breakwater Lighthouse toward the shoreline. The section is the most deteriorated portion of the breakwater.
USACE photo
Underlayer stone is placed at precise locations to build up the base of the breakwater where larger armor stone will be added to help prevent larger waves from entering the harbor. USACE photo
course, and it really makes it hard for them to maintain positions. And something unique about this breakwater is there’s a lighthouse at the end of it. They call it the Jewel of the Port and it’s been around for over 100 years. We try to cater to them as much as possible.” That means, working around powerlines that run to the lighthouse beneath the water. Crews know the general location of the cables, but they’re covered with dirt and sand and other debris in the water. “We’ve had the Corps bring the dive team out. They had the power turned off, and went out there, and actually determined exactly where the cable is, where it comes into the structure so when we have our contractor put stones out there, we don’t inadvertently put a 2,000-pound stone on the cable. We definitely have to do due diligence.” CEG USACE photo
Phase one of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers $20.5 million repair project on the Lorain Harbor West Breakwater is on target for completion in this month with phase two about to get under way.
USACE photo
The second phase is a continuation of phase one and will repair the 1,750 ft. closer to the shoreline.
A repair panel staged for installation at the Lorain Harbor breakwater.
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New Peterbilt Facility Expands Service, Parts Availability PETERBILT from page 1
Special guests Dave “Heavy D” Sparks and David “Diesel Dave” Kiley of Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers greeted attendees. For Ken Taylor, president of Ohio Machinery Co., the new dealership reflects the company’s continued evolution and long-term commitment to its customers. “Over the past 20 years, we’ve continued to evolve as a company while refining our focus on what we do best,” Taylor said. “Today, we’re proud to represent the industry’s leading products with the best support behind them. This investment in Etna reflects our confidence in Central Ohio, our commitment to our customers and employees, and our vision for continued growth.” The Etna dealership was designed to maximize customer uptime by combining expanded service capacity, increased parts availability and a strategic location along one of Ohio’s busiest transportation corridors. Customers now have greater access to sales, service and parts under one roof, allowing Ohio Peterbilt to better support fleets throughout the region. The grand opening also highlighted the strong partnerships Ohio Peterbilt has built throughout the industry. Numerous manufacturers and vendor partners participated in the celebration, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with industry experts while learning about the latest products and technologies. With its expanded capabilities, customer-focused design and long-term investment in people and infrastructure, the new Etna dealership positions Ohio Peterbilt to support the trucking industry throughout Ohio for years to come. For more information, visit ohiopeterbilt.com. CEG (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2026 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
Guests gather outside Ohio Peterbilt’s new Etna, Ohio, facility during the dealership’s grand opening celebration. The event featured tours of the new location, equipment displays, food and opportunities for customers, employees and industry partners to celebrate the expansion.
Dave “Heavy D” Sparks (L) and David “Diesel Dave” Kiley (R), stars of the Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers, pose with Ashlie Hodges of Ohio Peterbilt. The pair greeted attendees and helped celebrate the opening of the new location.
Ohio Peterbilt’s new Etna, Ohio, dealership features a prominent Peterbilt sign and truck display along Interstate 70, providing high visibility for customers traveling through one of central Ohio’s busiest transportation corridors.
Vendor representatives Kevin Johnson (L), Midwest regional sales manager of ATRO, and Ryan Rogers, district sales manager of RevHD, showcased their products during Ohio Peterbilt’s grand opening celebration in Etna, Ohio. Numerous industry partners participated in the event, highlighting the products and services available to support the commercial trucking industry. Kyle Pawuk of Pawuk Family Racing displayed the Ohio Peterbiltsponsored Dodge Challenger Drag Pak during the grand opening celebration. Pawuk competes in the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series, with Ohio Peterbilt and Ohio Machinery Co. among the team’s sponsors.
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Ohio Turnpike Details $247M 2026 Construction Program The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is moving forward with a nearly $247 million construction program in 2026, featuring roadway resurfacing, pavement replacement and bridge rehabilitation projects throughout northern Ohio. Of the total capital budget, approximately $170 million is allocated for roadway and bridge improvements, including 114 lane mi. of pavement work and extensive rehabilitation on structures along the turnpike corridor. Construction Projects By County Fulton County — Projects include a mainline resurfacing from milepost 33.7 to 38.9 with all lanes and shoulders resurfaced in both directions. Work is under way with an expected completion date of Oct. 19, 2026. Also included is the widening and redecking of the mainline bridge over Bad Creek at milepost 41.3. Construction is under way with completion expected by Dec. 1, 2027. Lucas, Wood Counties — A bridge deck replacement project includes redecking the westbound mainline bridge over the Maumee River at milepost 63. Construction is ongoing with completion expected by Nov. 15, 2026.
Additional work to the eastbound structure is scheduled for 2027 and 2028. Wood County — A resurfacing project from milepost 66.7 to 70 includes all lanes and shoulders in both directions, with additional left-lane and shoulder work from milepost 70 to 74. The project is under way and is expected to be completed in September 2026. Ottawa, Sandusky Counties — Bridge repainting projects include overhead bridges at State Route 51 at milepost 80.9, Dischinger Road at milepost 81.5, Toll Plaza 81 ramp at milepost 81.9 and the mainline bridge over Waggoner Road at milepost 83.3. Work is under way, with completion expected by Oct. 30, 2026. Sandusky County — Bridge deck replacement projects include overhead bridges at Yorktown Road at milepost 100.2 and Vickery Road at milepost 101.3. Construction is under way, with completion expected by Dec. 13, 2026. In addition, truck parking at the Erie Islands Service Plaza at milepost 100 westbound is being expanded with completion expected in July 2026. Erie County — The eastbound mainline bridge over Portland Road at milepost 109.2 is undergoing deck replacement.
Construction is under way and expected to be completed by Nov. 15, 2026. Additional phases include westbound deck replacement in 2027 and repainting in 2028. Erie, Lorain Counties — A pavement replacement project will address the eastbound lanes from milepost 127.9 to 133.2. The project is ongoing with 2026 construction expected to be completed by Nov. 15, 2026. Westbound pavement replacement is scheduled for 2027. Lorain County — The overhead bridge at Gore-Orphanage Road at milepost 133.1 is being redecked. The project is under way with an expected completion date of July 2026. Cuyahoga County — Projects include replacement of westbound pavement from milepost 159.8 to 154.1 with expected completion by Dec. 4, 2026. Additional work includes redecking the mainline bridges over State Route 82 and York Road and redecking the Broadview Road bridge, with an anticipated completion date of Dec. 7, 2027. A resurfacing project from milepost 164.7 to 169.7 eastbound is under way was expected to be completed by July 27, 2026. Summit County — Bridge deck replacements include overhead bridges at
Toll Plaza 180 at milepost 180.3, Prospect Road at milepost 182.1 and State Route 91 at milepost 183.2. The project is ongoing with completion expected by Nov. 23, 2026. Summit, Portage Counties — A bridge replacement over Tinkers Creek at milepost 185.6 is ongoing with an expected completion date of Dec. 1, 2026. Portage County — Repairs to the Page Road overhead bridge at milepost 189.2 are under way with completion expected by Sept. 3, 2026. Trumbull County — A westbound pavement replacement project from milepost 216.1 to 212.76 is ongoing with completion expected by Dec. 11, 2026. Mahoning County — Projects include resurfacing from milepost 221.33 to 225.9 with construction scheduled to begin June 15, 2026, and expected to be completed by Nov. 15, 2026. The project will continue into 2027. Additional work includes eastbound slope repairs at milepost 222.35 with completion expected by Aug. 31, 2026, and replacement of the overhead bridge at U.S. Route 224 at milepost 227.6 with completion expected by Oct. 15, 2026. For more information, visit ohioturnpike. org. CEG
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AEM Announces Next Leg of Manufacturing Express Tour AEM image
During the Northeast leg of the award-winning national tour, the “AEM Manufacturing Express” will stop at 18 manufacturing facilities across four states.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the next leg of the “AEM Manufacturing Express,” which will hit the road on Aug. 31, 2026, for the third consecutive year. During the Northeast leg of the award-winning national tour, the “AEM Manufacturing Express” will stop at 18 manufacturing facilities across four states, amplifying the stories of the 2.2 million men and women who build, power and feed America. “The AEM Manufacturing Express celebrates the people and communities at the heart of the equipment manufacturing industry,” said Megan Tanel, AEM’s president and CEO. “The continued popularity of this tour among our members is a testament to its impact. Across the country, millions of Americans play a role in making the equipment that builds our infrastructure and feeds our nation. This tour gives us an opportunity to recognize their hard work, share their stories and build pride in American-made equipment.” This August and September, the “AEM Manufacturing Express” will travel to manufacturing facilities across Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. At each stop, AEM will invite employees to take the “Manufacturing Challenge,” an interactive online game, to learn more about the innovations that power modern equipment manufacturing. Attendees also will learn how to become advocates for the industry by joining I Make America, AEM’s national grassroots program.
“This tour is about making it easy for workers to turn pride into action,” said Kip Eideberg, AEM’s senior vice president of government and industry relations. “The ‘AEM Manufacturing Express’ meets workers where they are — at their workplace — and gives them the tools to become an advocate through I Make America.” To date, the “AEM Manufacturing Express” has visited 23 states and Washington, D.C. The tour launched in 2024, traveling to more than 80 stops in 20 states. The Northeast leg tour stops include: • 8/31: REMA TIP TOP, East Windsor, Conn. • 9/1: Whelen Engineering, Chester, Conn. • 9/2: Indeco, Milford, Conn. • 9/3: OEM Controls Inc., Shelton, Conn. • 9/8: New Holland, New Holland, Pa. • 9/9: Manitowoc, Shady Grove, Pa. • 9/10: Rockland Manufacturing, Bedford, Pa. • 9/11: McLanahan Corporation, Hollidaysburg, Pa. • 9/14: Star Safety Technologies, Avon, N.Y. • 9/16: Carlisle, TyrFil, Berea, Ohio • 9/17: Erie Strayer, Erie, Pa. • 9/18: Midland Machinery, Tonawanda, N.Y. • 9/21: Parker Hannifin, Lewisburg, Ohio • 9/21: Wagner-Smith Equipment Co., Dayton, Ohio • 9/22: The Timken Company, North Canton, Ohio • 9/23: Skylift Inc., Lorain, Ohio • 9/24: Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, Ohio • 9/28: Steelwrist, Newington, Conn.
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EPG Announces Open House, Operators Day in Lockland
Environmental Products Group (EPG), the authorized Vactor Manufacturing and Elgin Sweeper dealer for Ohio and Kentucky, will host its Ohio Open House and Operators Day on Oct. 6, 2026, at its Lockland, Ohio, facility. The event is designed specifically for the professionals who operate and maintain sewer cleaning and street sweeping equipment, offering attendees an opportunity to experience the latest equipment, receive hands-on training and connect with industry experts. Throughout the day, participants will have the chance to get up close with the newest Vactor sewer cleaners and Elgin street sweepers, while learning best practices directly from factory-trained professionals during two operator training sessions. Attendees also will have the opportunity to meet with EPG’s experienced parts and service teams to discuss equipment maintenance, fleet support and service solutions designed to maximize uptime and productivity. In addition to equipment demonstrations and training, the event will feature food, raffles and plenty of opportunities to network with fellow public works professionals.
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EPG encourages public works directors, fleet managers, sewer and street maintenance crews and water and wastewater professionals from across Ohio and Kentucky to attend. The event will be held at Environmental Products Group, 603A Shepherd Dr., Lockland, OH 45215. Those interested in attending are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance. For more information, visit myepg.com. CEG
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