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Sea-Tac Undergoing $550M Modernization, Expansion By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT
Travelers flying through the SeattleTacoma International Airport can expect to see major changes in the coming years as the airport expands and updates its facilities to accommodate the ever-increasing number of passengers arriving and departing the Pacific Northwest hub. Work recently began on one the biggest projects, the modernization and expansion of the 45-year old north satellite. The project, a partnership between the Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines, is designed to preserve resources and meet strict sustainability standards. The $550 million expansion and renovation of the north satellite will include adding eight new gates with a 240-ft. extension of the building to the west, add an upper level mezzanine, more than double the existing dining and retail square footage, and introduce a rooftop Alaska Airlines lounge with views of the Olympic Mountains. The phase one expansion is scheduled to be open in 2019, followed by the renovation of the current facility to be open in 2021. “The modernization project expands the footprint by about 40 percent, but the square footage is going to be doubled because we are adding a second floor,” said Rad Milosavljevic, resident engineer, Port of Seattle. “It’s a pretty complex plan.” One of the trickiest parts of the renovation and expansion is getting approval for equipment from the FFA, Milosavljevic said. “Our challenge is we have to stay within a certain height. Besides that, the amount of space we’ve given the contractor is limited, so they have to use small tools to do big work. We are pretty close to the runways so our height limitations are pretty significant.” They’ve already redesigned one piece of the project. “We redesigned the pile depth to minimize our drill rig size,” he said. “The original pilings that are for seismic support were supposed to be between 90 and 100 feet
“Our challenge is we have to stay within a certain height. Besides that, the amount of space we’ve given the contractor is limited, so they have to use small tools to do big work. We are pretty close to the runways so our height limitations are pretty significant.” Rad Milosavljevic Port of Seattle
Work recently began on one the biggest projects, the modernization and expansion of the 45-year old north satellite at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
deep. That would have required a drill rig of 150-200 feet. That presented a serious challenge because we couldn’t get the FFA approval because of height. We determined that the pile depth could be reduced. But it is a pretty big piece of equipment still, but not as big as it would have been otherwise.”
They also will need to bring in two 4500 cranes to erect major trusses above the existing building. “We will erect them in two pieces,” Milosavljevic said. “These are pretty significant cranes that will be used to hold the trusses while they are welded in place. It’s
happening over passenger pathways. I’m sure we’ll have to shut down the satellite for a period of time, or find a window of time when there are no flights in or out of the satellite, or come up with another solution.” Workers are currently placing the concrete basement walls and making way for the underground electrical and mechanical, said Kate Westerlund, project manager of Hensel Phelps. They plan to erect the steel in December. “The train station up to the concourse will be completely renovated. There will be new architectural features, new escalators and elevators. We will partition parts of the station off, and we’ll have the means of protection up and around these passenger pathways.” The North Satellite project is just one on a long list of projects in Sea-Tac’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan. Ground breaking on an expanded $660 million International Arrivals Facility is scheduled for this fall. The existing building was constructed in the ‘70s and is now beyond peak capacity. SeaTac has been the fastest growing large hub see SEA-TAC page 8
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Chobani Spends $100M to Expand Footprint in Twin Falls Chobani LLC, Greek yogurt maker and the second largest overall yogurt manufacturer in the United States, announced the expansion of the world’s largest yogurt plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, by breaking ground on a 70,000sq.-ft. facility that will serve employees, guests and house the company’s global research and development team. “I’m grateful for the specialness we share with the people of the Magic Valley,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO, Chobani. “Twin Falls is one of those special places where there’s a strong entrepreneurial mindset, the people are incredible, and a handshake truly means something. It’s a special ecosystem when it comes to food making. “Our home in Idaho is not only a celebration of our employees and our community, but also is a space to inspire creativity, drive even more innovation and take us further on our mission to bring better food to more people.” Inspired by the nature of the Magic Valley, the center represents the future of U.S. manufacturing — with some 30,000-sq.-ft. of glass putting transparency and sunlight at the center of its design. Employees can exercise in the 2,000-sq.-ft. fitness center overlooking the Sawtooth Mountains and gather at a sun-filled space for shared meals and relaxation. A dedicated visitor entrance will welcome the Magic Valley community to learn more about the company’s history of growth in Twin Falls, as
exercise, while enjoying stunning views of the Sawtooth Mountains. • Wellness rooms for new mothers will be available throughout the facility. • A visitor’s entrance will welcome the local community and invite guests to learn more about Chobani and the company’s history in the region.
Chobani LLC announced the expansion of its yogurt plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, by breaking ground on a 70,000-sq.-ft. facility.
well as its commitment to participating in local initiatives. “It’s been great to watch Chobani become part of the fabric of our Magic Valley communities over the past four years,” said Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter. “This new investment in Twin Falls reflects Chobani’s commitment to Idaho and to the people who have responded so positively to its corporate citizenship. Congratulations to all those who are contributing to Chobani’s growth, just as Chobani is contributing to ours.”
Committed to creating jobs and economic opportunity where it operates, Chobani hired local architects and engineers to design this facility and brought on local contractors and workers to build it. Since installing the world’s largest yogurt plant in Twin Falls in 2013, Chobani has made a positive impact in the local economy by stimulating new jobs and encouraging other businesses to invest in the region. In 2016, Chobani announced a $100 million expansion of its manufacturing plant to
The center builds on Chobani’s longstanding commitment to the environment, utilizing innovative features to increase energy efficiency.
invest in new production lines and products, and to support distribution to international markets. A Closer Look People First • Developed to reflect Chobani’s welcoming and collaborative culture, a 7,000-sq.-ft., sun-filled gathering space will be used for town halls, shared meals, daily relaxation and special celebrations. • A 2,000-sq.-ft. fitness center will help employees improve their health and reduce stress through
The new facility will come online in summer 2018.
Sustainable Design • The center builds on Chobani’s longstanding commitment to the environment, utilizing innovative features to increase energy efficiency. • Some 4,000-sq.-ft. of “smart glass” windows greatly enhance natural light, while regulating internal temperatures and reducing use of heating and air conditioning, driving a 20 percent reduction in energy consumption. • An expansive skylight at the center of the building will reduce lighting needs from the environmentally-conscious all-LED lighting system, while 30,000-sq.-ft. of “smart roofing” will reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption. • To demonstrate commitment to environmental stewardship, Chobani is seeking LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The new facility will come online in summer 2018. For more information, visit chobani.com/twinfalls. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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ODOT Unveils New Equipment to Combat Winter Conditions Oregon travelers can expect to see changes in winter maintenance activities this year that include the use of new tow plows and doublewing snow plows, plus rock salt on interstate freeways and some secondary highways in eastern Oregon. The use of salt also will be expanded on a section of I-5 in the southwestern part of the state. Motorists are reminded to drive according to the conditions of the road and stay several car lengths behind winter maintenance equipment. Remember that the road in front of the plow is going to be in worse condition, so stay back until operators pull over to let you pass. Because snow plows can have plow blades deployed on both right and left sides of the truck, pass with care and never pass a plow on the right. ODOT also recommends washing vehicles after driving on wintry roadways to remove ice and possible deicer or salt residue. New Equipment on Eastern Oregon Highways Five new tow plows incorporate a special trailer that is pulled behind the plow truck to help clear two full lanes of roadway at the same time. ODOT crews will run the new equipment on about 200 mi. of Interstate 84 between Boardman and the Idaho border; on Interstate 82 south of Umatilla; and on some secondary highway sections. The tow plows consist of a special trailer with a 26-ft. retractable plow blade and turning wheels that can swing the unit into the travel lane on the right side of the truck. Combined with the truck’s 12-ft.-long front plow blade, a single tow plow unit can do the work of two regular plows, improving efficiencies and freeing equipment and operators to work on other highway sections during storm events. The tow plows also have hoppers that can disperse salt or sanding rock as needed. “It’s great, it’s easy to operate and we can get a lot of work done,” said Craig Romine, Meacham coordinator. With standard single wing plows, it can take two passes of three trucks running in tandem to clear the two-lane freeway and shoulders. Romine said the Meacham crew achieved the same
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Five new tow plows incorporate a special trailer that is pulled behind the plow truck to help clear two full lanes of roadway at the same time.
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The tow plows also have hoppers that can disperse salt or sanding rock as needed.
“This equipment will allow us to more efficiently plow snow with the wind, so we don’t create bigger drifts. In areas with wider median and no concrete barrier, it allows us to plow to the left and clear almost two lanes.” Ace Clark Oregon Department of Transportation
results with one pass of the tow plow followed by a regular plow truck to clear the shoulder. “That will free up our rigs to assist others in Pendleton and La Grande, or to put more focus on old Highway 30 with the bus routes,” he said. “We can just go
wherever we’re needed.” Because the plows are built to service multi-lane routes they will primarily run on interstate freeways. Dual Wing Plows The five recently configured
dual-wing plows, along with an additional unit already in service, also will be used primarily along eastern Oregon multi-lane freeways. The retractable 10-ft. plow blades on both sides of the truck, combined with the truck’s front plow blade allows the dual-wing plows to clear off two freeway lanes in one pass. This unit’s superpower is that it can move snow off to the left side of the roadway. Freeways that have median space and no center concrete barrier are ideal locations for utilizing the dual-wing plow. Areas with high winds and drifting snow, such as Ladd Canyon east of La Grande are other prime spots for this unique equipment. “You can’t plow into the wind,” said Ace Clark, district 13 manager. “This equipment will allow us to more efficiently plow snow with the wind, so we don’t create bigger drifts. In areas with wider median and no concrete barrier, it allows us to plow to the left and clear almost two lanes,” Clark said. In some high wind locations operators have to angle the front plow blade to the left and not use their right-wing plow because of drifting snow built up on the right side of the roadway. The dualwing plows can drop their left wing and help push the snow and ice off into the center median. “They’re a good tool for those kinds of areas,” said Clark.
Rock Salt Pilot Project Expanded Another tool ODOT maintenance will have this winter is rock salt to help melt snow and ice along eastern Oregon interstate routes. The use of rock salt comes after five years of testing the product on U.S. 95 in southeast Oregon and on a short section of I-5 in southwest Oregon near the California border. The use of salt has been approved for sections of Interstate 84 between the Idaho border and Boardman, I-82, plus some other eastern Oregon routes, as well expanding its use on about 100 mi. of I-5 between from the Siskiyou Pass to just north of Canyonville. In severe weather conditions, salt also may be used on other freeway sections in Oregon, depending on the circumstances. To accommodate the use of salt, several new storage sheds are being constructed that will keep the material dry and contained. Along with improving winter travel safety, monitoring and protecting Oregon waterways, bridges and other transportation structures from the impacts of salt is a key component of the state’s winter maintenance strategy. For more information, visit oregon.gov. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Tsurumi, Hoffman Crew Partner for Season 8 of Gold Rush Tsurumi Pumps’ products will be featured on the eighth season of Gold Rush, the popular Discovery reality series that follows the exploits of 316 Mining. The Oregon-based mining company chose Tsurumi as its exclusive provider of pumping equipment, which includes numerous pumps, variable frequency drives and custom-built pontoons. Tsurumi also offered extensive engineering consultation on the job site in Fairplay, Colo., before shooting began. A handful of crew members at 316 Mining — known by fans as “The Hoffman Crew” — had previous experience using Tsurumi pumps in their operations, which made the choice to use the company’s products during the latest season an easy one. Prior to filming Gold Rush’s eighth season, 316 Mining had been using engine-driven pumps from another manufacturer in its gold processing plants, where high amounts of water are pumped to help separate dirt and rock from gold in a mining process called “sluicing.” But the elevation in Fairplay (9,953 ft. above sea level) made it impossible to run the pumps’ diesel engines at a constant RPM, and the resulting surges in power
The Hoffman Crew’s GSZ-75-4L is set up on a custom-built pontoon, also provided by Tsurumi.
booth at MINEXPO 2016 to learn about the company’s pumps and to gauge interest in working together. For Tsurumi, it was a natural fit. “Any time you put your product on a popular television show to be featured, you’re taking a risk,” said Glenn Wieczorek, managing A handful of crew members at 316 Mining — known by director of Tsurumi. “But fans as “The Hoffman Crew” — had previous experi- our pumps have a long, ence using Tsurumi pumps in their operations, which proven track record in the made the choice to use the company’s products during field of mining. We had conthe latest season an easy one. fidence going in, and there was no question that our were not conducive to maintaining a steady pumps would address the Hoffman Crew’s flow of water. needs in this particular application.” In an industry where lost time equates to That confidence paid off, and the MINlost gold, 316 Mining quickly turned to a EXPO meeting resulted in a partnership that more dependable solution: electric sub- has already led to measurable success for mersible pumps from Tsurumi. 316 Mining. Series star Todd Hoffman, leader of the “If our operations are down for even a Hoffman Crew, said that once he determined day, it can mean up to $30,000 in gold loss,” the need for electric submersible pumps, his Hoffman explained. “We explained our crew quickly pointed him in the direction of issues to the folks at Tsurumi during MINTsurumi, a company with a proven track EXPO, and after working with the comparecord of resilience in the field of mining. ny’s engineers and leasing three pumps, “I asked our foreman, Trey Poulson, what we’ve mined quite a bit of gold and haven’t the best company was for electric sub- had any pump-related downtime on the job mersible pumps,” he said. “Tsurumi’s site. It’s been a great relationship.” pumps were at the top of the list because of Key Tsurumi personnel visited Fairplay in their durability and reliability.” April of 2017 to get a better feel for the The Hoffman Crew visited Tsurumi’s Hoffman Crew’s pumping needs. Tsurumi’s
engineers consulted with the miners to determine that the washing plant might need to move as much as 2,500 gpm at 100 ft. of head for optimal sluicing. The ideal pump for the job turned out to be Tsurumi’s 100 hp GSZ-75-4L electric submersible pump, equipped with a variable frequency drive (VFD). Today, the Hoffman Crew’s GSZ-75-4L is set up on a custom-built pontoon, also provided by Tsurumi. The pump is floating in a manmade reservoir and is currently moving 2,500 gpm at only 40 ft. of head, a lower level of performance than was first determined. Luckily for the Hoffman Crew, the pump’s duty point and VFD enable them to easily adjust flow and head to meet changing demands on the job site. According to Freddy Dodge, gold recovery and wash plant expert for 316 Mining, the flexibility of the GSZ-75-4L and the VFD has led to a successful yield at the mine. “Even though things changed, it didn’t matter,” he said. “Not only are we seeing a return on our investment, but we’re experiencing less downtime, fewer headaches, less maintenance, and we’re recovering more gold because the pump is so constant. It’s such a steady flow of water compared to the engine-driven pumps we were using.” Chuck Rickman, vice president of sales at Tsurumi, who spent several days onsite during filming, explained why the GSZ-75-4L helped the Hoffman Crew to achieve suc-
cess. “Our GSZ series pumps are made especially for the mining industry,” he said. “They can handle larger solids, and they give miners the ideal duty point for this kind of work. The GSZ-75-4L in particular is a versatile pump with a very wide performance curve, which gives added flexibility in case parameters change. And with the VFD, performance can be dialed in to meet the most exacting specifications.” Gold Rush is broadcasted in 130 different countries and reaches nearly 300 million global viewers. In 2016, the show was the top program on cable TV in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, Poland, South Africa and Australia. The program focuses on the mining of gold placer deposits found in various locales around the globe. “We take pride in the way our pumps perform in the field of mining, so we’re glad that the Hoffman Crew has put their trust in Tsurumi,” Wieczorek concluded. “Getting Tsurumi pumps on Gold Rush is a great opportunity to show the world what our products are capable of, and the success they’ve had with their operations so far speaks for itself.” For more information, visit tsurumipump.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Port Commission OKs $36M Wharf Modernization Project
The $36 million South Terminal Modernization Project (Phase II) strengthens the remaining 560-ft. of the 700-ft. South Terminal dock structure (140-ft. was strengthened as part of Phase I in 2015), and makes electrical upgrades at the wharf.
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On Oct. 24, the Port of Everett Commission authorized staff to solicit construction bids for the Port’s South Terminal Modernization project. This marks a major milestone in the Port Commission’s effort to realize its top strategic initiative to modernize the Seaport. This capital improvement project, combined with the double rail siding that is currently under construction, will ensure the Port’s facilities are ready to support the next generation of over-dimensional cargo, including aerospace parts for the new 777X coming on line in late-2018. The South Terminal facility is a key piece of this modernization effort. The dock was originally built in the 1970s for log operations, and in its current state, can only accommodate 500 lbs. per sq. ft. (psf). Modern cargo operations require a minimum of 1,000 psf. The $36 million South Terminal Modernization Project (Phase II) strengthens the remaining 560-ft. of the 700-ft. South Terminal dock structure (140-ft. was strengthened as part of Phase I in 2015), and makes electrical upgrades at the wharf. Upon completion, the dock will be able to accommodate two, 100-ft. gauge railmounted container cranes and provide the vaults for shorepower. The bid package is expected in late-November. Construction is anticipated to begin in April 2018 and last through December 2019. “This is a bold and momentous step toward the goal that the Port Commission set forward nearly two years ago to modernize its Seaport to support the industry shipping trends,” Port of Everett CEO Les Reardanz said.
“This is the largest capital project the Port has undertaken since the construction of Mount Baker Terminal in 2005. Staff has been doing a great job thinking strategically to phase, finance and permit this project in a way that delivers this project by December 2019. I also would like to thank the important partnership of our state and federal partners in Congress, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Transportation and our permitting agencies for their continued prioritization and investment in the South Terminal Wharf Modernization project.” The South Terminal project has gained support at both the state and federal level, successfully receiving $22 million in funding to off-set project costs. These funding programs are extremely valuable for reinvesting in our nation’s transportation infrastructure, and include: • $10 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant • $1.8 million Local FASTLANE Grant • $5 million State Rail Bank Loan • $5.2 million Rail Rehabilitation Innovation Financing (RRIF)
The Port of Everett supports nearly $30 billion worth of U.S. exports annually, the largest customs district in Washington State. Its regional transportation network supports more than 35,000 jobs and generates $313 million in state and local tax revenues. This significant economic impact would not be possible without investment in critical freight infrastructure. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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WASHINGTON: WASHINGTON: WA Seattle, WA Seattle, WA W A 8207 South 8207 South 2216th 16th SStreet treet Kent, Washington Kent, W Wa ashington 998032 8032 206.762.5933 206.762.5933 Manager: Brian Manager: G ar y LBurke abelle glabelle@PacWestMac chiner y.com bburke@PacWestMachinery.com Spokane, WA Spokane, W WA A 4030 Avenue 4030 East East TTrent rent Ave nue Spokane, Washington Spokane, Washington 999202 9202 509.534.5933 509.534.5933 Manager: Manager: JScott ohn CUpton ushman jcushman@PacWestMachiner y.com supton@PacWestMachinery.com
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Port of Seattle, Alaska Airlines Partner on Sea-Tac Improvement Master Plan Scott Upton has been named branch manager of PacWest Machinery in Spokane, Wash.
PacWest Promotes Upton to Spokane Branch Manager PacWest Machinery announced that Scott Upton has been promoted to the position of branch manager of its Spokane, The project, a partnership between the Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines, is designed to preserve resources and Wash., operation. Previously, Upton was the used equipment manager of the company. PacWest Machinery covers eastmeet strict sustainability standards. ern Washington, northern Idaho and northeast Oregon from its Spokane location. SEA-TAC from page 1 “We are excited that Scott has taken on this important role airport in the United States and is the for PacWest,” said Jolene Logue, president of PacWest 13th largest airport based on total pasMachinery. “Scott has been an important part of our managesengers in 2015. ment team and his general management experience will The new IAF will be a multi-level, translate into superior service for our growing customer base 450,000 sq.-ft. facility located east of in the Inland Empire.” the current concourse A. According to Upton has enjoyed a successful career in the construction the Sea-Tac website, features include: and related equipment businesses, including business devel• An iconic aerial walkway, which opment, service, general management and equipment fleet will span 900 linear ft. at a clear height management. His experience has included exposure to an of 85 ft. over the existing taxi lane, will extensive range of industry segments, including civil conconnect arriving international passenstruction, mining, timber, road construction and aggregate gers from the south satellite across the processing, among others. “This is an exciting time to be with PacWest Machinery,” Upton said. “The company represents an excellent line-up of The $550 million expansion and renovation of the north satellite will leading manufacturers and operates in a growth region of the include adding eight new gates with a 240-ft. extension of the building to United States. In addition, the sales and service team in the west, add an upper level mezzanine, more than double the existing Spokane has expanded and continues to be intently focused dining and retail square footage, and introduce a rooftop Alaska Airlines on delivering outstanding customer support.” lounge with views of the Olympic Mountains. PacWest Machinery is one of the newest Volvo top of concourse A to the new IAF bag claim carousels from four to seven. Construction Equipment dealers in North America with • Creation of a secure international The facility is scheduled for opening in responsibility for the sales, rental and aftermarket support for the full line of Volvo’s general production equipment, road corridor on concourse A will mean 2019. more gates for arriving international Other projects under the master plan machinery and compact equipment. The company also sells and services machinery from flights with a direct connection to the include: the construction of an optiIAF mized outbound baggage handling sys- Metso Minerals, Roadtec, GOMACO, Tymco, SDLG, The new IAF will increase passen- tem; a centralized pre-conditioned air Etnyre, Broce Brooms, FRD Furukawa and Genesis. ger capacity by more than double to plant and a safe corridor, which PacWest Machinery provides equipment and services to cus2,600 passengers per hour and nearly involves removing obstructions — pri- tomers from four branches located in Kent and Spokane, double the number of existing gates marily trees — to help ensure safe air- Wash., and in Portland and Eugene, Ore., plus additional support from an extensive mobile service fleet. capable of serving international wide- craft takeoffs and landing. For more information, visit PacWestMachinery.com. body aircraft from 12 to 20 gates. It will (This story also can be found on The phase one expansion is sched(This story also can be found on Construction uled to be open in 2019 followed by more than double the passport check Construction Equipment Guide’s the renovation of the current facil- booths and kiosks from 30 to 80 booths website at www.constructionequip- Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) and increase the size and number of mentguide.com.) CEG ity to be open in 2021.
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Concrete Hauler Prefers T880S Mixers With MX-13 Engines American Rock Products is a premier provider of aggregate and redi-mix concrete products in the Columbia Basin region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2001, this subsidiary of Eucon Corp. now operates concrete plants in Richland, Pasco, Kennewick, Walla Walla, and Prosser, Wash., and in Hermiston and Boardman, Ore., as well as a portable batch plant. No job is too big or too small for American Rock — from 50,000 yds. of concrete highway jobs, commercial industrial jobs, dam projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to 2 yds. of concrete for sidewalk repairs in someone’s front yard. Between these extremes, the company pours endless yards of concrete for buildings, schools and home foundations. With a fleet of 92 trucks, mostly Kenworths, American Rock was an early adopter of the new Kenworth T880S with set-forward forward axle. Now the company operates four T880S mixers with McNeilus drums, and one T880S Super Dump. “Drivers love the T880S,” said Wade Blagg, fleet maintenance manager at American Rock. “The driveability, ride, vision and operator comfort are awesome. I’d have a war on my hands if I tried to pull drivers out of those trucks.”
With a fleet of 92 trucks, mostly Kenworths, American Rock was an early adopter of the new Kenworth T880S with set-forward forward axle. Now the company operates four T880S mixers with McNeilus drums, and one T880S Super Dump.
With daily deliveries to a broad customer base, most loads are within 25 miles of an American Rock plant. In more remote regions of its northern Oregon market, trucks might travel as far as 60 or 70 miles. “We run all PACCAR MX-13 engines,” said Blagg. “For the last three years, I have only ordered PACCAR engines because we’ve had really good luck with them. They save us weight and money on both our mixers and super dumps.” Specialized mixer trucks are intended to run for many years, so there’s a lot to think about before
buying new trucks, said Blagg. “Kenworth builds the most maintenance friendly and durable trucks we can find. The support we get from Kenworth Northwest Pasco is terrific. Without good support, I don’t care what kind of equipment we’re talking about, it’s not worth a darn.” American Rock orders new mixer trucks through McNeilus “because they really know what they’re doing,” said Blagg. “They work closely with Kenworth to set up the mixer correctly. Because we order so many of them, you of can’t beat the price, quality, dura-
bility and support. That’s why I choose to go with Kenworth.” The Kenworth T880S with PACCAR MX-13 engine delivers 510 hp. “With the right horsepower, torque and correct gearing, the truck doesn’t have to work as hard and that means a little better fuel mileage, too,” said Blagg. Driver Justin Hardin appreciates the comfortable cab. “There’s more headroom, visibility is better and the T880S rides great,” said Hardin. “I’m not a small guy, so the extra roominess inside the cab makes a big differ-
ence for me. Along with the clutch assist on the 9-speed Eaton transmission, it’s easier to push in, so there’s less fatigue at the end of the day.” With a quality truck like the T880S, drivers tend to appreciate their equipment more and take better care of it, Blagg said. “When employees are happy, they’re successful, and so are we.” For more information, visit www.kenworth.com. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
Construction Begins Spring 2018...
County Considers Museum of Idaho Announces It Will Building $198M Jail Double in Size After $4M Expansion IDAHO FALLS (AP) An Idaho Falls history and science museum will nearly double in size and plans to remain open year-round after an expansion project is completed in 2019. The Museum of Idaho held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 9 for the $4 million project that will add 26,000 sq. ft. of space devoted for traveling exhibitions, the Post Register reported. The existing space, about 30,000 sq. ft., will then primarily be used for local exhibits, said Jeff Carr, the museum’s public relations director. The museum
was last expanded in 2003. “We’re going to have almost triple the amount of space for Idaho and regional history exhibits,” Carr said. “We’re the Museum of Idaho, and we’re growing and maturing as an institution. We want to do better justice to our own history here in Idaho.” Because the museum’s space is currently limited, its collection of about 20,000 regional historical artifacts are mostly stored elsewhere, which Carr said has caused security and preservation issues. The new expansion will allow the museum to display and curate
a larger selection of local, regional and statewide exhibits. The expansion was funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant and a capital campaign the museum pursued for more than a year. Interior improvements to the existing museum will take place during the winter, and the expansion construction will begin in spring, Carr said. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
BOISE, Idaho (AP) An independent consulting firm has recommended Canyon County build a $198 million jail to solve the overcrowding problem at its current facility. Canyon County commissioners listened to a presentation by design firm DLR Group, which said the county needs 1,055 beds to meet the needs of its projected population growth throughout the next 20 years. The county’s current jail has 477 beds, which is 302 fewer beds than the firm said the county currently needs. The firm’s plan calls for a 298,405-sq.-ft. (27,700-sq-m) jail that would meet national and state standards. Canyon County Controller Zach Wagoner said a preliminary estimate to pay for the jail puts the cost of a 20-year bond at $132 a year in property taxes per $100,000 of taxable property value. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s website at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)
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Efficiency & High Performance.
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The LH50M Industry material handler represents efficiency and high performance. The standard Liebherr regenerative power system assures maximum handling while, at the same time, achieving lower fuel consumption. Quiet operation with the highest payload is guaranteed by the large, sturdy undercarriage. The attachment of the machine is available in a variety of versions and is thus always optimally matched to your respective application.
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