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For many years, trucks carrying produce and manufactured goods have been jostling for space

with commuters and tourists traveling to Florida’s Atlantic Coast on Kings Highway (SR 713). This busy road connects with I-95, the Florida Turnpike and A1Ato convey people and goods to Ft. Pierce as well as to Florida’s

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By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

The Department of Labor opened the year with an increase in the cost of penalties for employer violations. This means not only the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration, but the Employee Benefits Security Administration, Wage and Hour Division and Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs are all under the fee-hike umbrella. So is OSHA.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s maximum penalty increases include more than $15,000 per violation for serious, other-thanserious and posting requirement violations. see OSHA page 62

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TECHNOLOGY LEVELS PLAYING FIELD AMONG CONSTRUCTION FIRMS

At every opportunity, construction firms large and small are looking to technology to help them become more efficient, streamline processes and improve sustainability.

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ABERNETHY CONTRACTING IS READY FOR NEW CHALLENGES

The ancient, but well-known proverb, “Fortune favors the bold,” certainly applies to Chad Abernethy, who has twice made audacious business moves in his short career.

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DOTD ANNOUNCES LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 70 SET FOR EXPANSION

State highway contractors are expected this spring to start expanding Louisiana Highway 70 in Ascension and St. James parishes to handle continued industrial growth in the Mississippi River corridor.

16 BLANCHARD MACHINERY WELCOMES CUSTOMERS TO NEW FACILITY

Blanchard designed the new store to handle the rental and new equipment sales needsofitsbuildingcustomersintheburgeoningareasofSenecaandClemson, which include the residential areas around lakes Hartwell and Keowee.

25 ARTBA JOINS AJAX PAVING IN SUICIDE PREVENTION EFFORT

TheAmerican Road & Transportation BuildersAssociation (ARTBA) is backing a campaign by Ajax Paving of Florida President Vince Hafeli that spreads awareness of the suicide epidemic plaguing the construction sector.

29 BIZ RECEIVES MILESTONE BUILD OF FALCON WINCH ASSIST SYSTEM

Logging steep slopes presents safety risks as well as challenges that affect production. Overcoming both has been a mission for DC Equipment, manufacturer of the Falcon Forestry Equipment (FFE) Falcon Winch Assist.

38 VOLVO TRUCKS CONTINUES TO SPONSOR AMERICA’S ROAD TEAM

Peter Voorhoeve of Volvo Trucks North America will enter its 21st consecutive year as the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program in 2023.

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Ritchie Bros. sold more than 13,300 equipment items, trucks and vehicles at its Premier Global Auction in Orlando, Fla., generating more than $244 million in gross transaction value.

77 BRYAN AUCTION CO. HOSTS FIRST IEDA FLORIDA LIVE AUCTION IN ORLANDO

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TechnologyLevelsPlayingFieldAmong Construction Firms

By Patricia O’Brien CEG CORRESPONDENT

At every opportunity, construction firms large and small are looking to technology to help them become more efficient, streamline processes and improve sustainability.

Technological trends in large firms include building information modeling (BIM), the use of advanced building materials and construction robotics. Small to mid-size firms are embracing a variety of technologies, including drones, 360-degree photography and project management software to improve their efficiency. Safety continues to be at the forefront of the industry no matter the size of the firm, with technological advances in tools such as construction wearables to keep workers safe.

In the view of Michael Zeppieri, vice president, Skanska USA’s Emerging Technology Team, some of the more common aspects of technology that improve the function of a job site involve less about specific technologies, and more about understanding how to improve efficiencies among project teams. Technology has not scaled as quickly in construction as it has in other industries, such as automotive or aerospace, but it still has an impact.

“Buildings don’t come off assembly lines,” Zeppieri said. “You generally don’t have continuity from one job to the next. Locations change, teams change, the buildings change. To get to the futurism of technology that everyone is excited about, you must get people to adopt technology in a very pragmatic and real way.”

Technologies used to improve the build experience don’t have to be futuristic and expensive to have a positive effect. When visiting a job site, Zeppieri sees firsthand how relatively simple technologies, such as the use of QR codes, have a lasting impact on the user. Equally important is accessibility, with mobile-first and platform integration serving as the primary drivers for adoption in the field.

“When I go to a job site, and I see a superintendent get very excited because they can put a QR code on a room, scan

it with their mobile device and it brings them to their punch list in one of our core platforms, that simplifies that process for them,” he said. “The technology is not that sophisticated, but they get excited about it because it solves a problem.”

Skanska USA’s Emerging Technology Team is a small group compared with the overall size of the organization. Zeppieri and senior director Danielle O’Connell work with a core group of six people with an extended team of 20 to 30 people throughout the business to lead the integration of technology across the organization and with their clients.

“My biggest epiphany in the last year has been around

data,” O’Connell said. “It’s been enlightening to see our teams start appreciating that they are collecting data whether they know it or not no matter what tool they are using, whether it’s sensors like environmental or work wearables, or reality capture tools like 360-degree cameras or laser scanners. We can look at that data to be more proactive rather than reactive.”

The question then becomes: how do companies get their employees on board with using technology? Many companies invest in technology and tools that are providing important information whether it is useful for a project today or a similar project in the future.

“An innovation isn’t an innovation until it’s in someone’s hands and they are using that thing or doing that thing differently every day because of it,” said Jim Barrett, vice president of Innovation of Turner Construction Company. “We

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Turner Construction photo Turner leverages the Boston Dynamics Spot robot to conduct routine site walks and automate reality capture tasks like site laser scanning and progress monitoring. Technological integrations with Spot can enhance jobsite documentation and improve productivity, schedule management, safety and quality.

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Virtual Reality (VR) tools provide an immersive and interactive experience, allowing clients and partners to enter a full-scale, three-dimensional environment to experience and coordinate spaces and installations before they’re built.

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A hologram is created through Building Information Modeling.

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Fortune Favors the Bold: Following Merger, NewAbernethy

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

The ancient, but well-known proverb, “Fortune favors the bold,” certainly applies to Chad Abernethy, who has twice made audacious business moves in his short career.

Most recently, the 35-year-old Charlotte contractor and executive orchestrated the merger of his former company, Barton Contracting Corp., with the one founded by his grandfather and operated by his father, Hal Abernethy Inc. (later Hal Abernethy Contracting) in 1973.

The new firm, Abernethy Contracting LLC, came into existence Jan. 1, while its new office and shop are currently under construction on Brookford Street near Westinghouse Boulevard in south Charlotte. By combining the two sitework companies,

Chad Abernethy employs approximately 150 people, all but 15 of whom had previously worked for Barton.

In 2012, at only 25, he started Barton Contracting with his business partner, Bart Ward, having known each other from when they worked at Union Paving in Monroe. Together, they built Barton into a Charlottearea business specializing in paving, milling, concrete, and stabilization on projects as diverse as transportation department jobs, private development and multi-family and subdivision work, Abernethy said.

So, in his case, the old saying may be better read as, “Fortune favors the bold...and the young.”

Love for Dirt Job Sites

Abernethy grew up around job sites and worked for his elders for four years during high school and after graduation, but his affection for the construction business came to him as a boy.

When asked what it was that attracted him, Abernethy was quick with his answer.

“I think it is the difference that you can make on a job site in just an eight-hour day,” Abernethy said. “Number one is just being outside. As a young man, I was around the equipment and I had the thought, ‘If I go to work today, I may be able to run a roller or start out on a dozer.’ In ninth grade, I was running a Terex pan and the thought of it just kept me wanting to get better and better. Then, as I got older, I realized that being able to change the landscape of a site and see what you have done at the end of the day is what I liked best.”

The impetus for opening his own company came when he saw how hard it was for his grandfather and father to book jobs in the wake of the 2008-09 economic downturn.

“I remember the conversation my dad and granddad had with me at that time,” he said. “They had some great real estate investments, and it was a smaller company then, so the cash on hand was good. They did not want to work for what the market was paying at the time, and I just could not grasp that.At 22 years old, I was young and dumb. I wanted to grow this business, buy new equipment, and hire more people. I loved my dad and told him how much I liked working for him, but I had to try something different.”

Abernethy recalled often staying late in the office to put bids together for the company and when his grandfather looked at them the next morning, he would say, “‘Chad, that is too cheap. We are not going to work for that.’

“Looking back now, that was some of the wisest counsel I have ever received,” he said. “[My granddad] used to say, ‘I would rather be rested and hungry than tired and hungry.’ So, I left to go out on my own, a move that

(L-R): Woody Ferguson, utility superintendent; Chad Abernethy, president and CEO; Kurt Abernethy, vice president of construction; and Kyle Abernethy, vice president of development, all of Abernethy Contracting LLC.

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strained our relationship for a few years.”

By forming his own company, Abernethy said he learned many lessons, but he also was in a growth mindset that steered him to find a good partner in Bart Ward and learn the paving business, which was a new trade for him.

Differing Goals Lead to PartnershipÊs End

After 10 years as business associates in a successful venture, though, Abernethy could tell that Ward was ready to move on to other challenges. In March 2022, the two had a heartto-heart talk where Abernethy realized that their time in business was ending.

“My conversation with Bart confirmed to me that I would outlast him at Barton Contracting because he would leave well before I was ready to hang it up,” he said. “We always knew we had similar shortterm but differing long-term goals.”

The idea had already began brewing within Abernethy’s mind that he could merge his late grandfather’s almost 50-year-old construction company — run by Tommy and, later, his younger sons, Kyle and Kurt — with Barton Contracting to create a larger firm offering more services. So, Abernethy invited Kyle to lunch one day to discuss the possibility.

“I asked him, ‘Kyle, what does it look like if we bring the two companies together?’He laughed and answered, ‘No way,’because at that time, Barton was almost eight times larger than Hal Abernethy Contracting. He added, ‘It is a great idea, but no.’”

Abernethy’s persistence paid off, though, as a merger agreement was reached, and today, Kyle continues to help manage Abernethy Contracting’s pre-construction and project management department, with the youngest brother, Kurt, managing all the grading and utility crews. All three are coowners of the new firm.

Now, the new and expanded Abernethy Contracting combines the expertise of each of the earlier two contracting firms into one. The earlier iterations of Hal Abernethy Inc./Hal Abernethy Contracting had always specialized in small- to medium-size site work, Abernethy said, including demolition, grading, erosion control, storm drain and utility installation. On occasion, it would subcontract work to Barton Contracting to handle paving services.

“My dad’s dream was always to have his three boys work together, and I think that when I left, that hurt him,” Abernethy said. “Two years ago, no one saw this merger taking place, but it took me to understand what

Bart wanted long-term and watching both my brothers become the pros that they are. And the team that we have assembled around us is just wonderful.”

When Barton Contracting was in business, the company worked on many different roadway projects as a subcontractor for larger firms like Blythe Construction, based in Charlotte, including the multi-million-dollar widening of Interstate 85 in both North and South Carolina, the expansion of I-485 around Charlotte, and countless city street resurfacings and widenings, Abernethy said.

“We were given the task of installing around 5,000 feet of storm drain, and we did well over 200,000 square yards of full-depth asphalt milling, equating to 28 miles of travel lane,” he said. “On the I-485 job in Charlotte, we did approximately 10,000 feet of pipe work or storm drain, and maybe a little less milling work than at the I-85 project, roughly four to five miles long.”

It was during Barton Contracting’s first months in business that Abernethy said he and Ward were taking on all types of jobs just to get enough cash to call Jonathan Law at Charlotte’s Carolina Cat to inquire about buying a paver.

“We started off buying a LeeBoy 8515 paver, a Cat CB24 asphalt roller, and followed up with Cat skid steers,” Abernethy said. “Later, we began acquiring track hoes and dozers, plus a used Cat 12H motor grader.”

But as Barton grew, its owners knew that competition would force them to expand beyond being a paving-only contractor to one that offered more services, which, in turn, would require a variety of construction equipment.

“We were building some great relationships and getting good customers, many of whom would ask questions like, ‘Can you lay this pipe for us’ or “Can you grade this

subdivision or turnkey this road widening.’” Abernethy said. “To do that type of work, we had to have more machinery.”

Through his grandfather and father, he was brought up to understand that buying Cat products through Carolina Cat was the best route to a winning construction company, he said.

“I was bred to buy Cat equipment because they primarily ran Cat machines.At that age, you don’t think about resale or all the other things that as a business owner you must consider, but now I understand that the service and product support, plus the reliability of the Cat brand, means that you are not going to go wrong with Carolina Cat. [Law’s] help and the service from Dane Bambach has been fantastic over the years.”

As a result ofAbernethy’s relationship with Carolina Cat, he owns more than 50 machines, a fact that has allowed his companies to be able to pave roadways every workday except for those when the weather is bad.

“I would tell Ben Schwanberg, my business development manager, to just get us on a project so we could show up, do a great job, and be contracted to do the next one for the client,” Abernethy said. “Always doing what we promised to do started the rapid growth here.”

Young Leadership Hints at Bright Future

When merging his family’s company with his own in 2022, he structured Abernethy Contracting to be prosperous for many years to come. Part of that is due to its three co-owners, Chad, Kyle and Kurt each being under 35 years old and surrounding

themselves with skilled people.

“We have made a conscious and financial decision to stack solid talent around us and the numbers on paper show the change of culture that has come along with that,” Abernethy said. “Not that it was ever a bad culture, but there is now a different attitude up and down these halls, and on our job sites. We are rowing in the same direction, we have a clearer vision, we have our values in place, and it shows.”  CEG

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Chad Abernethy (L), president and CEO, and Kurt Abernethy, vice president of construction, both of Abernethy Contracting LLC.

As a result of Chad Abernethy’s relationship with Carolina Cat, he owns more than 50 machines.

Louisiana Highway 70 Set for Expansion

State highway contractors are expected this spring to start expanding Louisiana Highway 70 in Ascension and St. James parishes to handle continued industrial growth in the Mississippi River corridor.

The $50.2 million project will widen La. 70 from two to fourlanesbetweentheLa.22roundaboutinSorrentoandthe foot of the Sunshine Bridge at the river, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) officials said Feb. 13.

In April, contractors will build a new two-lane section of La. 70 parallel to the current highway, according to the Advocate,aBatonRougenewssource.Theworkisexpected to be finished in the spring of 2025, pending weather delays.

DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson made the announcement during a groundbreaking ceremony along La. 70 near the foot of the bridge, just two days before he announced his retirement from the state agency after seven years as its leader and a total of 16 years with the department.

Wilson said DOTD “saw the need to move [the La. 70] project forward” because of industrial activity in the area.

“Thiscapacityprojectwillbeimmenselybeneficialtothis region as it continues to grow and will allow for easier and safer travels for the businesses and industry of the region, as well as the citizens who use La. 70 on a regular basis,” he added.

DOTDofficialstoldtheAdvocatethatLa.70carriesabout 33,000 vehicles per day and is expected to see that traffic numberrisebymorethanhalfin20years,to50,000vehicles daily.

The highway, south of Baton Rouge, is an important link between Interstate 10 at Sorrento and the Mississippi River bridge and is a key route for employees of several petrochemical plants in the area.

They include CF Industries near Donaldsonville, the now shuttered Shell Oil refinery in Convent, Mosaic facilities on bothsidesoftheriver,theAmStyplantdownriverofLa.70, the Veolia Burnside complex, and maritime businesses on River Road. Shell has plans to reopen the oil refinery between La. 70 and River Road as a smaller alternative fuels plant.

The roadway lies within the district of Louisiana Speaker of the House Clay Schexnayder, who called the expansion “yetanotherhugeprojectforDistrict81thatwillhelprelieve traffic and create an industrial corridor forAscension and St. James parishes.”

Other legislators who represent the area, along with the parishpresidentsofAscensionandSt.James,alsowelcomed the DOTD work.

DOTD officials and Shell had talked about widening La. 70 for several years when the oil giant was considering significant expansions on land near its Convent refinery, which closed in 2020. When the oil refinery was open, daily shift changes often triggered significant backups on the highway.

Gilchrist Construction Co., in Alexandria, La., won the contract to expand La. 70 with an offer of $3 million under the $53 million construction estimate, the Advocate learned from DOTD documents.

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Blanchard Machinery Welcomes Customers to Celebrate

The newest branch location for Blanchard Machinery was unveiled to the public during an open house Feb. 2, 2023, in Seneca, S.C.

Blanchard designed the new store to handle the rental and new equipment sales needs of its building customers in the burgeoning areas of Seneca and Clemson, which include the residential areas around lakes Hartwell and Keowee.

As South Carolina’s Caterpillar construction and power equipment dealer, Blanchard Cat recognized an opportunity to expand its footprint in the Upstate due to the popularity of the region among both homebuilders and folks wanting to live in the beautiful foothills of South Carolina’s northwest corner.

“This area continues to grow around Lake Hartwell and Lake Keowee, and around Clemson University,” said Jassen Volk, vice president of Blanchard Rental Services. “Our goal is to be a convenient and close partner for our customers. We wanted to be where they work.”

He added that the dealership, based in Columbia, also will have other Cat compact equipment for sale in Seneca.

“Throughout the Seneca and Clemson region there are also a lot of commercial and industrial building projects supporting the community and the university, in addition

to the overall growth in the area,” Volk said.

Although the Seneca location will begin as primarily a machine sales and rental store, Blanchard intends to grow it into a full-service location in the future. Today, customers can get field service done out of the Seneca location, but it does not yet offer shop service. For customers in the area who need shop service, Blanchard will continue to perform that work at its Greenville location off Whitehorse Road.

“We will have some parts on site and customers will be able to order other parts online at parts.cat.com and pick up from this location,” Volk said. “Additionally, we will also have a drop box for after-hours parts pick up at this facility.”

Volk added that as many as eight to nine employees will work from the 2,500-sq.-ft. facility in Seneca — among them inside and outside sales representatives.

“It is important to make it easier for our customers to do business with us and be a dependable partner in their success,” he said. “We strive to be a one-stop shop in carrying a broad range of Cat and non-Cat equipment for a wide variety of industries. Up to 40 percent of our rental inventory is non-Cat and includes aerial lifts, air compressors, light towers, vacuum excavators, tractors, a host of hand tools, portable generators and more.”

Blanchard Machinery’s new store is conveniently located on Hwy 76 in Seneca, S.C.

(L-R): DJ Yandle and Blair Porter, both of Blanchard Machinery; and Jeremy Jetton, Serena Reid and Lisa Ellsworth, all of Jetton Grading in Walhalla, S.C.

Many area contractors attended the open house.

There is a wide variety of attachments available for rent and sale for large and small jobs.

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In the Blanchard University Trailer are several Cat simulators. This one is set up as an excavator to help develop proficient operators.

Blanchard Machinery’s full-service dealership’s facilities across South Carolina are outfitted with the latest diagnostic equipment, tooling and technology to provide its customers with fast, quality service, according to the company. There are more than 100 fully equipped field service trucks and more than 350 specially trained Cat and allied product service technicians in its shops and in the field.

Besides its Columbia headquarters, Blanchard Machinery has the Palmetto State covered with 17 branch offices from the Upstate, through the Midlands toAiken in the west, to Hilton Head Island and the Charleston area along the coast, and north to Rock Hill, just south of Charlotte.

For more information, visit www.blanchardmachinery.com.  CEG

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(L-R) are Blair Porter of Blanchard Machinery; and Jamie Martin, Mike Neave, Kevin Eaves and Melissa Land, all of Eagle Interiors in Seneca, S.C., which rents a variety of items including aerial lifts, generators and forklifts.

The company offers a variety of non-Cat equipment, including lifts, compactors, air compressors and hand tools.

This contractor tests the Cat dozer in the machine simulator.

Many members of team Blanchard Machinery were on hand to welcome their guests (L-R) including DJ Yandle, Brad Fultz, Jassen Volk, Dalys Johnson, Boyd Blanchard, Katherine Blanchard Whittle and Rozier Blanchard.

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ARTBA Joins Ajax Paving in Suicide Prevention Effort

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is backing a campaign by Ajax Paving of Florida PresidentVince Hafeli that spreads awarenessofthesuicideepidemicplaguingtheconstructionsector.

There are more than 5,500 construction industry suicides annually. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, that equates to 45.3 per 100,000 workers, or 3.5 times greater than the national average.

The centerpiece of the initiative is a “Suicide in Construction Awareness Proclamation,” which seeks signatures by industry professionals who commit to address constructionindustrysuicideswithopencommunication,mental health support systems, and safe and healthy work environments.

Employees, vendors, material suppliers, equipment manufacturers and dealers, engineers, family members and anyone associated with the building and transportation industry can sign the proclamation.

“We just can’t afford to ignore this crisis any longer,” said Hafeli. “Our industry must take steps to help our workers cope with mental health and its frequently tragic outcome — suicide.”

“ARTBA is eager to support the men and women who deliver the infrastructure improvements our nation needs,” said ARTBA President and CEO Dave Bauer, who signed the proclamation. “Vince’s proclamation is a meaningful way for all of us to show that commitment.”

“Suicide most often occurs when stress and health issues converge to create feelings of hopelessness and despair. Finding ways for companies and the broader construction industry to work to combat this crisis is important; we need to talk about it, but more importantly, take positive steps to address it,” said Martin Marietta Chairman and CEO Ward Nye, who served as 2022ARTBAchair and who also signed the proclamation. “Through our collective actions, we can make a difference.”

Hafeli rolled out the proclamation Feb. 7 at the Florida Transportation Builders Association (FTBA) Construction Conference before 1,900 attendees. He is taking the virtual document to speaking engagements until December 2024, with an ambitious goal of generating 700,000 signatures.

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Kings Highway Expansion to Improve TreasureCoastTravel

KINGS from page 1

(FDOT) and Halley Engineering began the project in 2018 with plans to finish in spring 2023. The new corridor will cost $45.2 million.

The new road is in the final phases, including the rerouting of active traffic to allow for new construction. The new four lanes will eliminate the cause of head on crashes prevalent on the old two-lane. Workers are upgrading the durability as well with new concrete sections at SR 70/Okeechobee Road intersection; SR 68/ Orange Avenue intersection; and at crossover points and truck stops.

For most projects in Florida handling water is as crucial as the proper handling of asphalt and concrete. This project is no exception. The project included the relocation of two major canals that drain a significant area well north and west of the project

limits. During construction the contractor had to plan for keeping the canals open and operational during several hurricanes and tropical storms that roared close to the area. For the long term, project planners designed the relocation of two canals, including enclosing one in an innovative box culvert. In addition, the project workers built four ponds to retain roadway drainage. This was just one of the “green elements” to the project.

“These ponds enable roadway pollutants to settle out prior to the water being discharged into the adjacent canals,” said Saira Rothschild, project manager of FDOT. “This ensures cleaner water is filtered through the system before entering the canals which ultimately feed into the intercostal waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.”

The project also installs both sidewalk and a shared-use path for pedestrians, encourag-

ing those alternate modes of travel. The roadway and paths will be illuminated with LED lighting, a significantly more energyefficient system than the previous lights.

The project will use more than 20,000 cu. yds. of concrete and 40,000 tons of Superpave asphalt on its 3.4 mi. see KINGS page 64

In this project, planners have decided to relocate the direction of the flow in a section of two canals (canals number 40 and 32W) into a closed drainage system.

Florida Department of Transportation photo About 1,500 ft. of the open canal was realigned and enclosed into a box culvert.

Florida Department of Transportation photo

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The project will use more than 20,000 cu. yds. of concrete and 40,000 tons of Superpave asphalt on its 3.4 mi.

Florida Department of Transportation photo

Concrete operations also have been required for paving and for the canal’s slope protection system.

Florida Department of Transportation photo During construction, the contractor had to plan for keeping the canals open and operational during several hurricanes and tropical storms that roared close to the area.

Florida Department of Transportation photo The project included the relocation of two major canals that drain a significant area well north and west of the project limits.

SECTION Attachments & Parts

Pages 29-33

BizReceivesMilestoneBuildofFalconWinchAssistSystem

Logging steep slopes presents safety risks as well as challenges that affect production.

Overcoming both has been a mission for DC Equipment, manufacturer of the Falcon Forestry Equipment (FFE) Falcon Winch Assist, which recently saw completion of its 200th unit with the help of Modern Machinery Inc.

“The 200th is one of a significant number of units DC Equipment has built during the past several years,” said Territory Manager Russ Smith, who was instrumental in bringing the Falcon Winch Assist to the Pacific Northwest.

“Customers love the ability it gives them to more productively and safely log steep ground.”

Modern Machinery equipped the 200th unit the same as it did with others it has set up, starting with a previously used Komatsu PC290LC excavator.After removing the counterweight and thoroughly inspected the machines, Modern service technicians mount Falcon’s winch on the back of the excavator, which gives it approximately the same operating weight as a traditional excavator.

The winch houses approximately 1,640 ft. of 1 1/8-in. swaged rope with nearly 80 tons of breaking strength. The rope runs through rollers on the excavator’s main boom and a tension monitor where the boom and arm meet senses the load.

Uphill, Downhill

Excavators equipped with the Falcon Winch Assist serve as the “uphill” machine in the mechanization process. They sit stationary with no operator and the bucket is dug into the ground for added stability.

“The PC290 gives us a great base machine to start with because it’s stout with plenty of capacity,” said Smith. “At the same time, at about 80,000 pounds with the Winch Assist, it’s easy to haul.”

The Falcon WinchAssist is designed for constant tension and attaches to a log loader, feller buncher, harvester or skidder to allow those “downhill” machines to work on steep slopes where it would be dangerous to operate without cable assist.

Acontrol box and antenna are mounted inside the cab of the excavator for communication with the downhill machine. Operators use the winch to move uphill and downhill, controlling it with foot pedals. Winch mode, tension settings, manual pay out or wind in of rope and emergency stop are controlled via joystick in the harvester. A control screen dis-

plays rope tension, length of rope payed out and additional important information.

“We have two locations that build the units and install the controls, and usually put four to five technicians on them,” said Modern Machinery Equipment Coordinator Matt Moore. “If they see anything during inspection that needs to

be addressed, it’s taken care of.

“In addition to the Winch Assist components and the bucket, all are equipped with a thumb. That, along with the bucket, gives customers added versatility because they can use the machine for other tasks as needed.”

No Longer Just Trendy

Modern Machinery and DC Equipment representatives say the Winch Assist System increasingly is contributing to the logging industry’s change to mechanization and less work done by hand. That’s largely being influenced by felling machines and the support of winch assist methods on steeper slopes.

An example of this can be seen in New Zealand (where DC Equipment is based) where mechanization for ground-based felling has increased from 50 to 90 percent between 2009 and 2019. This movement is happening across the globe, including in Modern Machinery’s territory.

“It’s no longer a trend, but an adoption in the industry because loggers see that it’s the most effective and practical method for most steep-slope situation,” said Smith. “We are looking forward to building more of these units going forward, and we encourage anyone who does this type of work, or is interested in adding steep-slope logging to contact us for more information.” 

Modern Machinery equipped the 200th unit the same as it did with others it has set up, starting with a previously used Komatsu PC290LC excavator.

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Compatible with standard and high-flow hydraulic machines, this powerful attachment is offered in 60in. and 72-in. cutting widths and can shred trees and brush up to 9 in. in diameter, producing a fine mulch. The proprietary helical tooth pattern is modeled after a vacuum brush to feed material efficiently toward the center of the drum, while the patented depth control rings control bite size for optimal infeed and material processing.

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New Valve Bank Increases Performance for Komatsu C144

With the model year upgrade for Komatsu C144, the focus is on improvements that will increase the reliability and performance of the harvester head.

With the update comes the introduction of a new kind of valve bank that offers several benefits. It is the same type of valve bank that was developed for C164, where it has proved to work well.

To start with, the new valve bank has a longer service life than the previous one, which has been verified in tests, the manufacturer said.

The resilience against wear increases the reliability of the harvester head and contributes to more uptime and reduced costs of repairs. With the new valve bank, there will also be lower energy losses due to decreased hydraulic resistance in the valve block, which saves fuel.

Better stem holding performance during felling is another improvement, which comes from inverting the direction of oil flow in the feed system. Test operators who have tried the new Komatsu C144 say that they get more response from the head and summarize the feeling when operating as “distinct”.

The design of the saw box has been improved in awaythatsimplifiesmaintenanceandincreasesreliability. Furthermore, the feed rate for the smaller feed roller motor (627 cc/315 cc) increases from 5 m/s to a full 6.5 m/s, which helps increase both productivityandprofitabilityfortheforestentrepreneur.

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Test operators who have tried the new Komatsu C144 say that they get more response from the head and summarize the feeling when operating as “distinct.”

Construction Industry Embraces Technology, Innovation

are trying to help the industry with developing new technologies. Construction is laggard in terms of adopting new technology.”

According to Barrett, there are many reasons for construction companies of all sizes to adopt technology into every project. In addition to the numerous benefits to the construction process, technology increases the probability of success, and success fosters a better culture.

“There is work associated with innovation,” he said. “It’s not easy. There are ways to increase the probability of success by creating a better culture and using innovation to create opportunities.”

He said that Turner’s Innovation team’s work supports other divisions within the company.

“Our work is very missional; we try to think about innovation as helping people: we want to reduce waste and inefficiency so they can unlock their greater potential and apply their talents to add value,” he said.

Skanska USA and Turner Construction Company are two of the largest construction firms in the United States. They manage thousands of projects each year totaling in the billions of dollars.

What about the small to mid-size firms, whose work is local or regional in scope? What technologies can they begin using now that will reap the rewards of efficiency and cost-savings for them and their clients?

Barrett encourages smaller firms to invest in technology.

“It’s incumbent upon the smaller and medium sized companies to be constantly looking at new ways of doing things to support their people, improve their company, grow their business and improve their bottom line,” he said.

He goes on to add that technology levels the playing field for small to medium to large companies. There are inexpensive yet effective tools available now that are easy to learn, such as Microsoft’s AI Builder software.

“Those tools can be a catalyst to magnify the impact of a smaller firm and what they are capable of, and they can start competing on a performance level with the larger contractors,” he said. “You don’t need a large IT budget; you can use the tools that are becoming readily available. There is a huge opportunity for small to medium firms to deliver a level of capability and performance that is outsized to the size of their firm. I don’t think people are quite aware of them. I encourage smaller companies to find some people in their organization and let them loose; encourage staff to investigate these new solutions.”

Engineering, Construction and Survey, headquartered in Tunkhannock, Pa., in the heart of northeastern Pennsylvania. They’ve embraced a variety of technologies including drones, project management software and robotic surveying equipment.

“Drones are a great tool to communicate with a client, to provide progress photos monthly or quarterly,” said Earl Thomas, president and chief operating officer who oversees the construction division. “Our guys and the clients love it.”

Milnes’ chief surveyor, Lindy LaRue, understands the efficiency drones bring to the surveying side of the business, saving the clients not only time and money, but allowing them to make decisions on important details well before construction begins.

“With our initial mapping, we can take the drone and fly a 40-acre site in 20 minutes and have a survey grade photo that you can see down to one pixel per inch or less,” said LaRue.

“Every half an inch on the ground is one pixel on the screen. We then export that data into billions of points and create an object file out of that.”

One of Milnes’ clients wanted to build a large warehouse

that would be seen from a high traffic road. LaRue’s team was able to take the data gathered from the drone, export it into a 3D software program and digitally turn the building at different angles to show the client the best way to position the building for people to see the business’sign. This saved Milnes a great deal of time in the construction planning and their client a great deal of money, knowing with confidence how the building and signage would be positioned long before the first hole was dug.

Milnes’ teams work together on projects due to the investments the company has made in various technologies. Robotic surveying equipment, for example, benefits their entire team, not only the survey division.

“Things we use that are newer to us would be robotic survey equipment to lay out building foundations,” Thomas said. “Our construction team can take one point or two points and lay out the whole building with this robot. It’s more advanced, goes quicker and is more efficient than how we used to do it.”

Milnes’ construction superintendents all have iPads out in the field. While they still have print blueprints in the office, the project management software loaded on their iPads gives them easy access in the field to every document for a specific project.

“It’s very helpful when there are changes to the project on the fly,” he said. “Right from the iPad they can send a quick e-mail to me and ask a question about a particular detail. They can highlight an area and send it in an e-mail. We can get that to the engineer or architect, and the super can quickly get their answer.”

“From an engineering perspective, we are always looking for ways to streamline a project to get it under construction faster and more economically,” said Michael

Goodwin, vice president of Engineering. “We utilize OpenSite Designer land development software that is extremely helpful to develop concept plans in live interaction with project owners, contractors and other team members. It allows us to readily develop multiple design alternatives and can even provide high level cost estimating. We have used this tool with great success in recent years as we begin to shape a project from the client’s mind to paper and ultimately to the build. Tools like this have really helped cut down the effort to develop civil design plans, and ultimately help to minimize the site development costs.”

Technology has changed the construction process from the earliest phases of planning through to a project’s completion. Gone are the days of thick binders filled with paperwork that are handed over to the client at the end of a project, only to sit on a shelf and collect dust. The more sophisticated firms deliver those closeout packages digitally now.

“We began to ask what value can we bring a client at the end of a project that is atypical from a standard closeout package,” said O’Connell. “They’ve become more digital of course, but to take it one step further we’ve developed a closeout dashboard to help clients access all their project’s data even faster. This enables them to make quick decisions and to implement preventative maintenance plans and tools to avoid potential catastrophes.”

Closeout dashboards are an interactive PDF interface where Skanska USA’s team links all the project’s closeout information, including contact lists for vendors, warranty information and OEM information, into a digital user interface where all the information is stored and easy to access.

The amount of technology available can be overwhelming. Data collection apps, drones, robots, virtual reality devices and artificial intelligence software all combine to contribute to the efficiency and safety of a job site.

A technology that is right for one construction firm may not be needed by another. How do you know where to start?

Construction trade shows and conferences are a great place to learn more about available technologies and speak with manufacturer representatives and current customers.

Requesting a demonstration by a construction software company or drone manufacturer is another way to see exactly how a particular technology can benefit your operation.  CEG

One mid-size design build firm utilizing different technologies is The Milnes

Turner Construction photo Turner is engaged with Dusty Robotics, a construction tech start-up behind the development of the FieldPrinter — a robotic solution that automates layout.

Skanska USA photo

A Skanska employee performs scanning of buildings to create digital models and digital twins.

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XL Specialized Trailers Launches Guardian HDG Trailer

XLSpecializedTrailers,amanufacturerofheavyhauland specialized trailers, introduced the XL Guardian 110 HDG trailer,astandardizedconstructiontrailerthatisreadilyavailable at dealer locations.

Each aspect of this low-profile, hydraulic detachable gooseneck lowboy was designed with the user in mind, and it’s made to simplify the process of hauling construction equipment.

“While we specialize in the customization of our trailers, the Guardian is an exciting new trailer for us, as it is a stock trailer that is ready to hit the road,” said Tom Hiatt, director of sales at XL. “It’s a competitive market, but our specifications, warranty and value on the Guardian are at the top. It will be a great fit in any lineup.”

Built to last, users can be confident in the Guardian’s longevityastheyhaulloadafterload.TheGuardiantraileris 53 ft. long and has a capacity rating of 110,000 lbs. in 12 ft. concentrated.

The low-profile gooseneck design provides weight savings and versatility, allowing scrapers to load over the top. It features a relief cutout, giving truck fenders plenty of clearance, and two removable kingpin settings which add flexibility across various truck setups. On the neck, a rotating worklightilluminatestheareaforaddedsafetyandvisibility when loading.

The gooseneck uses hydraulics to detach for loading and unloading efficiently — and easily reconnects after. The

main bed offers a 22-in. loaded deck height. Operators can adjust the height of the deck for diverse loads with a 5-position variable ride height in the neck and manual ride height in the rear.

Thetrailer’s26-ft.-long,8-ft.-6-in.-widemaindeckisconstructed with a fully welded I-beam design, using 100K flanges and 80K webs, as well as upper-flange reinforcement. The rugged, raised apitong decking is built to last, while a toolbox located in the front provides a place to store

chains and other materials.

Heavy-dutyswing-outoutriggersadd12in.ofdeckwidth oneachsideforflexibilityinthesizeofloads.Theoutriggers swingtothemiddleofthedeck,makingastrongdouble-outrigger point in the center of the deck, where it is needed most. A heavy-duty front pull-out outrigger eliminates the need to stow and carry loose outriggers.

In the rear of the main deck, the recessed cross-members make a bucket well. Combined with the open boom trough design in the wheel area, this design provides a solution for transporting excavators low and safe. With D-rings placed throughout the rear of the deck, securement is easier and more efficient than ever.

This trailer offers great versatility with its range of axle options. The Guardian is a 3-axle trailer that can be run by itselforwithanaddedflipaxle,aspreaderbarandflip,asingle-axle power booster or a hydraulic flip axle. XL’s new bolt-on recessed hydraulic flip axle option houses the hydrauliccylinder,quicklyflippingtheaxlewithouttheneed for a forklift. This allows for better loading clearance over theflipaxleandeasyswappingbetweenflipaxlesandboosters.

TheGuardianisbackedwithXL’sfull5-yearstructural,3year paint and 1-year parts warranty. These units are now available at dealer locations across the United States.

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The low-profile gooseneck design provides weight savings and versatility, allowing scrapers to load over the top.

The Guardian trailer is 53 ft. long and has a capacity rating of 110,000 lbs. in 12 ft. concentrated.

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VolvoTrucksContinuesSponsorshipofAmerica’sRoadTeam

Volvo Trucks North America will enter its 21st consecutive year as the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program in 2023. Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, made the announcement at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition (MC&E) in Nashville, Tenn.

Created by the ATA in 1986, America’s Road Team travels the country each year representing the dedication,teamworkandcriticalrole of America’s 3.6 million professional truck drivers in moving the nation’s economy and improving quality of life. Volvo Trucks has served as the exclusive sponsor since 2002.

Nominatedtoservetwo-yearterms ascaptainsofthisexclusivegroup,themembers of America’s Road Team are selected for their outstanding driving skills, advocacy for safety, and superior driving records — collectively logging millions of accidentfree miles. The team serves to educate students, community groups, lawmakers and government officials on driving safety, as well as on the essentiality and sustainability of the trucking industry.

“The professional drivers who make up America’s Road Team are the elite of their profession, and I am proud to honor them on behalfofVolvoTrucksNorthAmerica,”said Voorhoeve. “As captains, these men and women represent the movers of our nation’s economy,andaswelookforwardtoour21st year as the exclusive sponsor, we salute their dedication to the values of safety and sustainability that are also at the heart of Volvo

Trucks’vision.”

In support of the 2023 America’s Road Team campaign, Volvo Trucks will continue to provide a fully loaded Volvo VNL 760. Powered by Volvo Trucks’ enhanced D13 Turbo Compound engine with Dynamic Torque, the VNL 760 features a 13-speed Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission that enables optimum fuel efficiency without impacting performance. Innovative

safety and productivity technology features on the VNL 760 include the Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) systemandPositionPerfectsteeringconfiguration, in addition to Volvo Trucks Remote Diagnostics and Remote Programming services and the best-in-class Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) safety system.

Early next year,VolvoTrucks will celebrate and honor the America’s Road Team captains by hosting them at the Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Va., where the company’s products and innovations are showcased. The event will be highlighted by the truck handover ceremony.

“Volvo Trucks honors all the professional drivers who represent the hard work and values of the North American trucking industry, as well as America’s Road Team for its commitment to spreading our message of safety and sustainability,” Voorhoeve said. “These professional men and women deserve our respect and recognition for all they do to deliver essential goods and materials safely and securely, day after day.”

For more information, visit www.volvo.com. 

Erin Granzow, ATA, photo

For the 21st year, Volvo Trucks North America will be the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team safety outreach program for 2023. Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, is pictured here with this year’s America’s Road Team captains.

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• 95 percent plan to make at least some acquisitions in 2023 (up 6 percent over 2022), and 58 percent plan to replace at least 5 percent of their total fleet in 2023.

• 42 percent say they would purchase a different brand due to longer lead times and lack of chassis availability.

• 79 percent are using drive and duty cycle data and 81 percent are using telematics.

• Acquisition plans and funding

• Anticipated vehicle platform shifts

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• Conventional and alternative fuels usage

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Fleet respondents report the following:

• 69 percent report the average age of their trucks is exceeding their normal replacement cycle, and 29 percent say the average age is

• 91 percent they are finding safety and automation options to meet their needs; tire pressure monitoring, collision avoidance and lane departure warnings make the list of top items of importance to fleets.

• 62 percent intend to purchase advanced fuel vehicles in 2023.

• 77 percent perform in-house maintenance or a combination of in-house maintenance with support from an outside service provider.

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SBM Mineral Processing Set to Participate at ConExpo

For the fourth time in a row, SBM Mineral Processing will participate in ConExpo-Con/AGG in Las Vegas.

At its booth (Silver Lot, Booth S5600), the Austrian processing specialists will showcase the track-mounted JAWMAX 400 jaw crusher.

Like all “SBM Mobiles” — a total of 12 track-mounted JAWMAX jaw crushers and REMAX impact crushers between 49,000 and 353,000 lbs. operating weight (max. output 250 to 800 tph) — it features an advanced diesel-electric drive concepts, the manufacturer said.

A combination of fuel-efficient onboard diesel and performance-tuned generator powers the plants’largely electrified crushing, screening and conveying equipment. Despite class-leading production capacities, this ensures massive savings in fuel consumption compared with diesel-hydraulic or only partially electric competitor plants due to low engine speeds.

Less hydraulics also means less risk of failure, lower maintenance and parts inventory costs, and thus higher availability with further optimized operating costs, reaching overall savings from 40 to 75 percent.

All SBM plants provide intelligent integrated “Crush Control” controls that noticeably relieve the operator in set-up and operation. Even inexperienced machine operators can safely operate and access the full performance of the JAWMAX and REMAX models, which can be equipped with numerous pre-screening and post-screening options, according to the manufacturer.

Crusher 4.0

In Las Vegas, SBM also will inform about the brand-new REMAX 600.

Also based on the SBM hybrid concept, the new 600 tph impact crusher will soon pave the way for “autonomous crushing,” the manufacturer said.

Extensive sensor technology, including cameras, constantly records and evaluates the feed material as well as intermediate and end products. In real time, those values reach centralized digital labs at SBM, where they are further analyzed. Necessary adjustments are then made on the “digital twin” of the working machine and retransmitted directly

to the REMAX 600 in the field.

The “Crusher 4.0” developed together with the University of Leoben was presented at the recent bauma trade show, and largescale field tests are currently being carried out in selected partner plants.

Dealers Wanted

SBM is planning a sustainable expansion of its sales and service activities in North and South America as well as in the Anglo-Pacific region. So far represented in Canada with its own spare parts center and two supra-regional dealers (AMACO Equipment, ProTrack Equipment), the focus is particularly on the U.S. market and there in all relevant industry segments, from raw materials to the construction industry to qualified recycling.

At the show, SBM intends to present new trade partners and is available for inquiries of interested companies. For more information, visit www.sbmmp.at

About SBM Mineral Processing

SBM Mineral Processing GmbH, based in Oberweis (Upper Austria), is one of the few international full-range suppliers of processing and concrete technology.

The company celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2020 and currently employs approximately 190 people. At the site in Liezen, where logistics and production are located at the sister company MFL, 30 SBM employees also work. 

(All

courtesy of SBM Mineral Processing.)

The JAWMAX 400 — shown here as model 450 with active prescreen — has one of the largest crushers in its performance class.

SBM’s hybrid concept combines efficient diesel-generator combinations with largely electrified plant equipment.

Presented for the first time at bauma, the REMAX 600 is now proving its forwardlooking qualities in large-scale practical tests.

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With more than 150 years of combined corporate service, two companies with strong small-town roots, similar work ethics and values — Mellott and NorX — are joining together to become a supplier of crushing and screening solutions and related after-market support in the aggregates industry with world-class business partners.

Based in Lawrenceville, Ga., and run by the Glaze family, NorX has been serving customers since 1970, including Vulcan Materials Company, Martin Marietta, Heidelberg Materials, Luck Stone, Georgia Stone Products, MidSouth Aggregates, Junction City Mining and Foley Materials Company.

Since 2002, NorX has been an exclusive distributor of Metso:Outotec, a top crushing and screening company. NorX’s trusted 53-year-old brand will continue in Georgia and South Carolina as NorX.

“Our 24-year relationship with the Glaze family is very special. It’s a milestone in the industry, with two family-operated distributors becoming one,” said Rich Blake, president and CEO of Mellott, based in Warfordsburg, Pa.

The NorX:Mellott business model is fully integrated, allowing the company to support aggregate producers’ needs throughout the lifecycle of their quarries — from plant design and engineering, to equipment/parts distribution and

service, rebuilds and contract crushing.

“It’s simple, we focus on solutions,” Blake said.

Doug Glaze, a staple in the industry for almost 50 years, has been a driving force of NorX since 1974. Serving now as CEO emeritus, he’s turned the reins over to his son, Jeremy Glaze, who started with the company in 2001. Jeremy Glaze said he intends to carry on his father’s legacy as NorX president.

“Service is paramount,” he said. “My dad is what you’d call a servant-leader. Instead of dictating to employees what to do, he would ask how he could help them. Everything is based on relationships.”

Glaze said his father sincerely cares about people.

“He’s similar to Rich Blake in that way, and that’s one of the reasons why we knew this was the right move for NorX,” he added. “What we’re looking forward to most is being challenged.

“Before, there was nothing new we could do. We were doing everything we could with what we had, but now with Mellott we will have new opportunities. It’s uncharted territory, a new beginning for us. We’re really happy for our customers, team and community, it’s about to be a whole lot better for them,” Jeremy Glaze said. 

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Sound Heavy Machinery Adds New Product Line to Portfolio of Products

Sound Heavy Machinery (SHM) has been tapped by Rubble Crusher to represent its new line of crushers in North and South Carolina and is one of the brand’s first North American dealers.

Rubble Crusher offers compact mobile crushing equipment across various industries allowing for on-site recycling of C&D “waste” materials.

Sound Heavy Machinery owner Mark Bobo explained the value of the partnership for both companies.

“We are extremely excited to represent Rubble Crusher because of the quality of its equipment and compatibility with our current product portfolio,” said Bobo. “Our mission is to serve our customer base with a total package of new and used equipment, rentals and service, so Rubble Crusher fills a unique market gap for us and will be an ideal complement to our other McLanahan brand Anaconda — makers of a full line of crushers, screeners and conveyors.”

SHM was founded in 2010 by Bobo and has shown steady growth since then. The Wilmington, N.C., firm offers other name-brand equipment such asAnaconda,AUSA,ASV, XL Specialized Trailers, Loftness and Steel Systems Installation.

Besides renting equipment and selling new and used parts, SHM has a vibrant service department that services all makes and models of equipment for both the field and its service shop. Rubble Crusher is now a part of McLanahan’s brand of the existing line of crushers including horizontal and inclined screens.

Rubble Crusher produces compact crushers that can be mounted on wheels, tracks or a skid and pulled behind a truck. Focusing on supporting the “zero waste” approach to the construction and demolition recycling industry, Rubble Crusher equipment is ideal for small- to medium-sized crushing and recycling. From day one the philosophy of Rubble Crusher has been customer-driven and has continually evolved, aiming to meet and exceed the requirements and expectations of its customers, the company said.

“Sound Heavy Machinery is a well-known dealer in the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic who has made great strides in growing its customer base and services despite less-thanideal market conditions the past few years,” said David MacLynn, Rubble Crusher’s International Business Development, Sales & Marketing leader. “Besides a good relationship with McLanahan, Mark

and his staff took the time to understand the market and its customers so they are now poised to be a leader in their markets. We feel like our products will speed up the aggressive growth plans both organizations are implementing.”

For more information, call 888/543-1263 or visit www.soundheavymachinery.com/. 

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MASABAInc.Appoints Mike Krajewski as New President

MASABA Inc., a manufacturer of aggregate and processing equipment headquartered in Vermillion, S.D., announced that Mike Krajewski has been appointed president.

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OSHAIncreases Its Maximum Penalties for Violations

The Federal Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 dictates that all federal agencies must increase their monetary penalties annually in line with the rate of inflation.

However, the new rules are “intended to be a targeted strategy,” said Doug Parker, OSHA assistant secretary of labor.

They’re written especially for “those employers who repeatedly choose to put profits before their employees’safety, health and well-being.”

In fact, OSHA regional administrators and area office directors now have the authority to cite certain violations as “instance-by-instance citations.”

They can do so for cases where the agency identifies “high-gravity” serious violations of OSHA standards supports a citation for each instance of non-compliance.

This includes lockout/tagout, machine guarding, permit-required confined space, respiratory protection, falls and trenching.

Cases with other-than-serious violations specific to recordkeeping also fall under the discretionary authority.

According to OSHA, the change is intended to ensure agency personnel are applying the full authority of the OSH Act where increased citations are needed to discourage non-compliance.

“The new guidance covers enforcement activity in general industry, agriculture, maritime and construction industries, and becomes effective 60 days from Jan. 26, 2023,” said OSHA.

The current policy has been in place since 1990 and applies only to egregious willful citations.

At the same time OSHAreminds regional administrators and area directors of their authority not to group violations. The staffers should instead cite violations separately to more effectively encourage employers to comply with the intent of the OSH Act.

“Smart, impactful enforcement means using all the tools available to us when an employer ‘doesn’t get it’and will respond to only additional deterrence in the form of increased citations and penalties,” said Parker. “Employers who callously view injured or sickened workers simply as a cost of doing business will face more serious consequences.”

OSHA’s maximum penalty increases are:

• $15,625, up from $14,502, per violation for serious, other-than-serious and posting requirement violations;

• $15,625, up from $14,502, per day for failure to abate beyond the abatement date;

• $156,259, up from $145,027, for willful or repeated violations.

The minimum penalty for a willful violation is now $11,162, an increase from $10,360.

In January, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a 5 percent increase in the civil penalties assessed for violations of its regulations.

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) reports that the number of OSHA inspectors increased by 19 percent. The association concluded that the increase in staff “raises the possibility of onsite inspections.”

Before the COVID pandemic, OSHA performed approximately 31,000 inspections a year, according to Chris Mayne, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Norwood, Conn. Mayne, GZA health and safety manager, told CBIA that that number dropped to approximately 24,000 inspections in 2021. He anticipates as society adjusts to a postCOVID and with the increase in staff OSHAwill at least return to its pre-pandemic inspection levels.

“I have seen companies become more safety conscious over the years with safety becoming integrated into the fabric of company culture,” he said.

These companies are spending more resources on safety-related issues to prevent illness and injuries from occurring in the workplace, and consequently, to reduce the likelihood of citations and fines, he said.

“Having good safety management programs in place can help identify areas of non-compliance or risk and drive solutions to address these areas of concern.”

It helps a construction contractor tremendously to know the difference between an OSHA violation and a citation.

A violation occurs when a company or employee willingly or unknowingly ignores potential and real safety hazards.According to trainers at Safety by Design, a violation does not always mean an incident occurred; it can also happen during an OSHA inspection.

“Depending on the severity of the infraction, the company can receive a citation or fine,” noted the safety consulting firm.

Some OSHA violations do not put employees at risk, and as a result, instead of issuing a fine, the agency gives the company a citation.

“Similar to a warning traffic ticket, a citation lets the business know there is a violation to resolve,” said the safety consultant. “It will also include a date when the safety issue needs to be fixed.”

Only repeat OSHA citations are listed on a company’s safety record, the company further explained.

“It’s classified as a repeat offense when a business receives the same citation more than once in three years.”

Safety by Design said with a complete list on its website, OSHA has made it easy for employees, managers and business owners to look up various violations.

The firm suggests that regular safety audits and inspections performed by thirdparty safety consulting companies can help improve workplace safety. These audits also can help reduce the likelihood of OSHA violations and citations.

Understanding what an OSHA compliance safety and health officer is allowed to investigate is crucial, said training solution provider SafetySkills. It also helps to understand what employees’ rights are both during and after an inspection, said the Oklahoma City, Okla., company.

“But a proper safety plan needs to start well before an inspection ever occurs,” the firm added. “You should identify and eliminate as many potential hazards from your workplace as possible.”

As well, contractors should implement personal protective equipment (PPE) wherever necessary.

“You also need to maintain accurate records of all injuries, illnesses and deaths and train employees on proper safety procedures for both everyday work and in an emergency.”

Many employers choose to conduct practice OSHA inspections, the firm noted.

“Just like when you had drills in school, practicing an inspection means employees will be better prepared and likely more relaxed in an official inspection.”

SafetySkills believes beyond onboarding, ensuring every new employee is also up-todate on applicable safety standards could also significantly reduce the incidences of workplace injuries.

“Unfortunately, OSHAdoes not have one consistent standard for addressing safety training,” the consultant cautioned. “Instead, if there is a specific training requirement, it is outlined in the OSHA standard itself.”

The company instructs clients to keep in mind that training does not guarantee OSHA compliance.

“Training simply makes employees aware of potential safety hazards,” it said, adding that maintaining proper training documentation is key.

Documentation can serve as proof that the employer took the necessary steps to avoid a violation, should an inspection come to that.

No matter what kind of hazard may be present on a job site, there is some form of PPE that can help protect affected workers. Since 1974, OSHA has developed many PPE standards covering everything from clothing and fall arrest systems to hearing and respiratory protection.

“With few exceptions,” said SafetySkills, “employers are required to provide effective PPE that will protect each affected employee from any identified hazards or potential hazards at no cost to the employee.”

Employers also are responsible for providing complete training on any protective equipment that may be used. This training requires instruction in how to properly put on, adjust and remove PPE, and understanding any limitations of the equipment.

It is truly up to the employees to make sure safe habits are being carried out each day, said the safety consultant.

“In the field or out on the floor, employees will likely be the first ones to see any potential issues.”

By making it easy for employees to anonymously report potentially hazardous situations, employers can take the necessary corrective actions, the company said.

“It is crucial for employers to make it clear that if an employee raises a safety concern or files a complaint with OSHA, they are protected from retaliation.”

Employees also should be encouraged to conduct regular safety checks of their own areas to ensure standards are being met by every worker. Putting this power into their hands rather than in the hands of management only fosters a culture of safety from the ground up, believes SafetySkills.

OSHA provides a general overview of employer rights and responsibilities following a federal OSHA inspection.

“But you should always consult your local OSHA area director for any specific questions or concerns,” urged SafetySkills.

Employers have options:

•They can agree to the citation and penalty by paying the fine;

• They can request an informal conference with the OSHAarea director to discuss the citation;

•They can contest part or all of the notice, including the citation, penalty and/or abatement date; and

• Finally, employers can file a petition for modification of abatement if unable to meet the given deadline.

“Regardless, you must post a copy of the OSHA citation at or near the place where each violation occurred, in order to make employees aware,” said SafetySkills. “This posting must remain for three working days or until the violation is corrected, whichever is longer.”

In announcing the fine increases, OSHA reiterated that the enforcement changes are tools.

These tools are meant to help deter employers from disregarding their responsibilities to protect workers. They’re also meant to “ensure compliance with OSHA standards and regulations.”  CEG

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Drivers in Florida regularly see canals built to catch water from storms and normal rainfalls. In this project, planners have decided to relocate the direction of the flow in a section of two canals (canals number 40 and 32W) into a closed drainage system. About 1,500 ft. of the open canal was realigned and enclosed into a box culvert.

“The culvert will be supported by a foundation system for the reinforced concrete sections and some of the roadway elements above it,” said Rothschild. “In addition, the canal that did run on the west side of Kings Highway was relocated from the SR 70 intersection to Research Park Road. This realignment will make it easier for workers to build the new roadway section.”

The canal work required some specialized equipment. A contractor brought in a drill rig with a perforated tremie pipe that helped to pour the foundational columns placed under the new box culvert. Concrete operations also have been required for paving and for the canal’s slope protection system.

Motorists and truckers should soon feel the full effect of the major road construction on Kings Highway.

“This project came together under a team mentality from all parties. Through this teamwork we will be doubling the capacity of the mainline roadway and the capacity at various

intersections,” said Rothschild. “Along with better drainage, we are improving lighting, signage and striping. The new pedestrian and bicycle lanes will allow safer access and minimize interaction with motorists. All of these features are substantial improvements to former roadway conditions, ensuring improved and safer mobility for all users.”

John Morris of Halley Engineering also stressed the strength of the partnerships on the project.

“FDOT and their CEI Team [Cardno/Corradino] have been great partners to work with throughout this project. We have had to overcome many challenges, from the COVID pandemic to material shortages and unprecedented price increases in our industry over the last three years. Through the implementation of several innovative ideas and a lot of teamwork it looks like this project should wrap up as a successful venture for all parties involved. It will be a huge benefit to the many users of this important and highly traveled corridor.”  CEG

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Florida Department of Transportation photo Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Halley Engineering began the project in 2018 with plans to finish in spring 2023. The new corridor will cost $45.2 million.

Halley Engineering photo Florida’s Kings Highway (SR 713) connects with I-95, the Florida Turnpike and A1A to convey people and goods to Ft. Pierce as well as to Florida’s Treasure Coast.

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Orlando, FL 407-859-9160

Jacksonville, FL 904-268-4400

Atlanta, GA 404-696-7210

Birmingham, AL 205-841-6666

Madison, AL 256-350-0006

Mobile, AL 251-633-4020

Montgomery, AL 334-262-6642

Oxford, AL 256-832-5053

Pensacola, FL 850-479-3004

Tuscaloosa, AL 205-848-4147

hillsmachinery.com

Richmond, VA 804-964-1900

Charlotte, NC 704-208-5564

Mills River (Asheville) NC 828-820-5265

Greensboro, NC 336-308-3045

Raleigh, NC 919-746-7938

Greenville, NC 252-752-7145

Leland (Wilmington) NC 910-800-2070

Columbia, SC 803-658-0200

North Charleston, SC 843-225-9377

Greenville, SC 864-546-5208

Savannah, GA 866-830-7577

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For information on CRANE SAFETY COURSES: cranesafe@gmail.com 800/654-5640

Address: 224 W. Central Parkway, Suite 1024 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

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 Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230301/)

Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023 – 12:00 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• Construction Project Manager Course (https://na.eventscloud.com/722963)

Date: Sunday, March 26, 2023 – 4:00 PM

Atlanta, Georgia

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea230401/)

Date: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim230401/)

Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023 – 11:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230401/)

Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 – 1:30 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE (https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/safety-training/ safety-man agement-training-course)

Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – 8:00 AM

Arlington, Virginia

Safety and Health

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230401/)

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023 – 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

For further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118

Email: info@agc.org

NATIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (NTEA)

Work Truck Week 2023

North America’s Largest Work Truck Event

Dates: March 7 – 10, 2023

Place: Indiana Convention Center 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225

NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry represents more than 2,000 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell, and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers, and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to the Association. NTEA provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces The Work Truck Show.

What is Work Truck Week? For more than 20 years, the people who design, build, use and maintain the work trucks and equipment the world relies on have gathered to see the industry’s latest products and technology, learn from one another, and discuss how to improve the future. North America’s largest work truck event is your chance to see the newest commercial vehicle products, choose from a broad range of industry-focused education and gain access to engineering representatives from hundreds of exhibiting companies. Interact with thousands of industry professionals, find answers to technical issues, and connect with peers at special events and receptions. What started as a trade show has evolved to meet the changing needs of the industry.

What is Green Truck Summit? Green Truck Summit, held annually as part of Work Truck Week, provides insights, solutions, and resources in support of the work truck industry’s drive toward achieving greater sustainability, productivity, and efficiency.

Green Truck Summit is held March 7, Educational Sessions run March 7 – 9, 2023, and The Work Truck Show Exhibit Hall is open March 8 – 10, 2023.

Who Attends? Anyone who works with commercial vehicles can find solutions to their business needs at Work Truck Week.

For more information, contact:

National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) at: 248/489-7090

Toll Free: 800/441-6832 Fax: 248/489-8590 Email: info@ntea.com Website: www.ntea.com.

WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

Dates: Saturday, March 11, 2023

Times: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Place: Quincy Hall 1325 Quincy Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Description: Top Women in Construction of 2023 will celebrate the impact women are having in the construction industry. We will honor those who, by achieving success, have also paved the way to success for other women in construction.

For more event information and sponsorship information contact Bill Gaier. Email : bgaier@finance-commerce.com Phone: 612/584-1537

NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION (NSSGA)

Annual Convention 2023

Dates: March 12 – 15, 2023

Location: Las Vegas, NV USA

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is the leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Members are stone, sand and gravel producers and the equipment manufacturers and service providers who support them. NSSGA advances public policies that protect and expand the safe, environmentally responsible use of aggregates that build America’s infrastructure and economy.

Our vision is a favorable public policy environment that fosters business growth for the aggregates and construction materials industries. We are committed to rebuilding the nation’s aging infrastructure to ensure America’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness in the 21st century and beyond. For more information on the above NSSGA Annual Convention 2023 contact National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).

PHONE: 703/525-8788.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)

2023 AGC Annual Convention in Conjunction with CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Dates: March 13, 2023 – March 16, 2023

Place: Las Vegas, NV

In our digitally connected world, it is easy to forget the importance of face-to-face networking, and nobody knows better than contractors the power personal connections can have on opening new opportunities. The AGC Annual Convention is the place for construction superintendents, project managers, senior executives, and owners to hone their knowledge while making connections that open doors to new opportunities.

The 2023 AGC Annual Convention has partnered with the 2023 CONEXPOCON/AGG. For more information on exhibit opportunities visit www.conexpoconagg.com.

CONEXPO – CON/AGG

Dates: March 14 – 18, 2023

Time: Tuesday to Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM

Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PM

Place: Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: 800/867-6060

Description: CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show representing asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities, and more. It is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It is the largest construction show in North America! More equipment, more people, more possibilities to bring your business to the next level. If you need to meet them, they are here! You will meet industry leaders and friends. You will build new relationships in the community. You will find the equipment, services, and people within your construction field.

. Asphalt, Aggregates, Concrete, Earthmoving, Hauling, Lifting, Trucking & more!

Connect with Equipment Manufacturers

Connect directly with technical experts to get your fleet questions answered as you plan.

. Test Try out the equipment you will be using tomorrow and get demonstrations from the people who know best.

. Compare

With more equipment brands in one place, you can save time and make more accurate judgements about what suits your business.

Question

Have a question about a product? Ask the people who made the machines and provide recommendations.

Is the Show good for small to mid-sized firms?

A lot of attending companies have been between 10 and 100 employees. It is not about the size of your company, but the size of your goals.

What about international firms, do they attend?

With attendees from over 130 countries, we truly bring the world together. You will see best practices and new tech from around the globe.

What is changing in construction? What trends do you want to get ahead of?

How will you manage emerging technology and changing workforce?

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 is where these questions get answered.

Get Educated

More speakers, more topics, more opportunities to learn.

. Attend Panels

See industry leaders have open and frank conversations.

Discover Ideas

Actionable insights that you can take back to your business.

Spark Conversations

Ask questions. Answer questions. Create lasing connections.

For more information: Attendees: USA & Canada: 1-800/867-6060

Hotel/Registration: 1-864/658-5740

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

March Member Mingle – PCL Construction

Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Place: PCL Construction 7101 Metro Boulevard, Edina, MN 55439

Description: Member Mingles are our monthly networking events. They are hosted by our members, for AWC members only! On the second Wednesday of each month, with a few exceptions, we visit a different member’s office for two (2) hours of open-house style networking with your fellow industry professionals. Have questions? Need more information about our programs? Phone: 651/4892221

Website: https://awcmn.org/about-us/contact-us/

WEST VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN EXPO 2023

Dates: March 22 – 23, 2023

Place: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Charleston, West Virginia

West Virginia Construction & Design Expo 2023 is the region’s only Trade Show for the Construction and Design Industries.

Don’t miss out on the region’s largest trade show for West Virginia’s construction, engineering, and design industries. Come – network, partner-up and hear about all the new opportunities ahead for the construction and design industry in West Virginia.

“Building West Virginia” isn’t just a slogan, it’s what’s happening now! For more information on the West Virginia Construction & Design Expo 2023. 304/342-EXPO. Email: expo@wvexpo.com

STEEL ERECTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (SEAA)

SEAA Annual Convention and Trade Show 2023

Dates: March 28 – March 31, 2023

Place: World Golf Village Renaissance Resort St. Augustine, FL

The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) will hold its annual Convention and Trade Show March 28 – 31, 2023, in St. Augustine, Florida at the world Golf Village Renaissance Resort.

Former Notre Dame football player Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger will give the keynote presentation. More than just an exceptional athlete and motivational speaker, Ruettiger is also an entrepreneur with insights that members can apply to their own businesses. The convention will feature ten (10) additional education sessions for owners, managers, and field personnel. This includes panel discussions with the 2023 Project of the Year, Safety Excellence and Craft Training Excellence Award Winners and a panel discussion on current trends in structural fastening with representatives from several fastening suppliers. Other sessions will cover succession planning, fall rescue planning and execution, risk management solutions for crane operations in steel erection. The trade show provides erectors and fabricators a chance to see the latest products, services and innovations they need for a safer and more productive work site.

For more information, visit www.seaa.net/seaa-convention-trade-show.html.

Contact Steel Erectors Association of America, 353 Jonestown Road, Suite 207, Winston-Salem, NC 27104. Phone: 336/294-8880. Email: info@seaa.net.

WANTED (US): WANT TO BUY BULLDOZER 650LGP CASE – ENC CAB SIX WAY 27 INCH PADS UNDER REAL HOURS METER AND FRAME 600 HOURS 2015 AND UP.

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA

PHONE: 1 450 346 8975

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WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C

WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO

DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT466.

EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM

PHONE: 918-385-1623

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 340

EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE CAT EXCAVATORS 320, 330, 345, 365, 385, AND 390. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 12G

MOTOR GRADERS – N NEED TO BUY A USED CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G, 14G, 12G, AND 14H. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE SEND ME THE INFORMATION THANKS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D

BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING

BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L, M, SK, SL) CAT (416, 420 C/D/E/F), DEERE (310E, G, SE) AND JCB (214 SERIES 3).

EMAIL:

EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1 832-244-1897

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO

EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, MODELS EX 400 AND EX 450.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM

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WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30

WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS AND LESS THAN $15,000.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 616-813-3642

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WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923322489350

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): USED CAT

MOTOR GRADERS: CAT 140G, 12G, AND 14G. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923003695360

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS – NEED TO PURCHASE HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400, EX-450, AND EX 270. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED: INTERNATIONAL HAR-

VESTER T4 CRAWLER TRACK CHAINS.

NEED A GOOD SET OF TRACK CHAINS

TO COMPLETE A 1960 IH T4 RESTORATION. THE SAME STYLE OF CHAINS

WEAS USED ON IH T4, T5, TD5, T340 & TD340 CRAWLERS. THEY HAVE A 6.00 PITCH. I CAN SUPPLY ORIGINAL PART NUMBERS. THANKS FOR ANY ASSISTANCE.

EMAIL: FARMBOYKJ@HOTMAIL.COM

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WANTED (AL): LOOKING TO PURCHASE CAT WHEEL LOADER 936, 950B, 966F AND 980F FOR OUR INVENTORY. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

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WANTED: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE. PLEASE SEND ALL INFO AND PRICE.

EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM;

PHONE: +5511994602266

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR EITHER

A USED, OR NEW GRAPPLE BUCKET, DEMOLITION BUCKET, FORKS WITH GRAPPLE, OR A STANDARD GP BUCK-

ET TO FIT A NEW 2022 CAT 980-14A

(OLD MODEL = 980-M) RUBBER TIRED

WHEEL LOADER. IT CAN EITHER BE "DIRECT PIN" OR TO FIT A FUSION COUPLER. OUR NEED IS IMMEDIATE. EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM

PHONE: 716-984-7566

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EX400 EXCA-

VATOR – LOOKING FOR A USED

HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400 & EX 450

TO PURCHASE ASAP. (RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES).

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (TX): JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADERS – LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 544K & 644K TO PURCHASE ASAP WITH HOURS 5000 OR LESS.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS @GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): HYUNDAI HL757-9A WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:HL757-9A)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERTRANDLAZURE

@CHARETTETRANSPORT.COM;

PHONE: 1-450-691-5151

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WANTED (NY): CASE 721F WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:CASE 721F)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERT@MEXUSCAN.COM;

PHONE: 1-514-233-5151

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING TO PURCHASE ANY HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOGGING AGGREGATE TRUCKS IN THE USA

EMAIL:EQUIPMENTPRO22@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 570-423-7631

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WANTED (US): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR RUNNING WACKER NEUSON WL30.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 616/8I3/3642

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\WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DOOSAN DX480 EXCAVATORS - WANTED TO BUY USED DOOSAN EXCAVATORS DX480 - DX520 4000-5000HRS.

EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EX220 EXCAVATORS – WANT TO BUY USED HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX-220, EX-270, EX-400, AND EX450, ANY CONDITION.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY OLD USED HITACHI EX 450 EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: IKRAMKHAN@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO BUY HITACHI, JOHN DEERE, KOMATSU 300, 400, AND 450 SIZES EXCAVATORS. OFFER ME RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL:

USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D.

EMAIL: INFO@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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WANTED (US): KUBOTA B7300HSD TRACTOR W/ 60 INCH MOWER DECK. EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM; PHONE: 845-225-7504 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): ACS INDUSTRIES –BUCKETS, ALL MODELS

EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WA30-2 WHEEL LOADER - LOOKING TO BUY A REAR AXLE FOR A KOMATSU WA30-2. IF YOU HAVE A REAR AXLE PLEASE CONTACT ME @ 6I6/8I3/3642. ALSO INTERESTED IN BUYING COMPLETE RUNNING KOMATSU LOADERS WA40 OR SMALLER.

EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 6I6-813-3642 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––MANUFACTURER: MEC 3391RT AERIAL LIFT - CONTROL BOX FOR A MEC 3391RT YEAR 2000 PART NO. 20783.

DOUBLE FUEL GAS/PROPANE. NO OUTRIGGER. EMAIL: TAVAKE08@ICLOUD.COM; PHONE: 415-748-8079 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS - NEED CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966F, 966FII, 980F AND CATERPILAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923333298751 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS - LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D.

EMAIL:

NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@HOTMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923332316587

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS – CAT USED MOTOR GRADER 140G AND 140H FOR OWN STOCK. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CONCRETE

PUMPS: SCHWING, PUTZMEISTER, ALLIANCE, ELBA, CONCORD, PUMPSTAR, ETC. ALL MODELS, BRANDS, & SIZES, OLD OR NEW! BOOM PUMPS, TRAILER & TRUCK MOUNTED CITY PUMPS PURCHASED. OLD, RETIRED, NO LONGER USED AND PARTS & PUMPS NEEDING REPAIRS. INSTANT PAYMENT GUARANTEED.

EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX330-5 EXCAVATORS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A COUPLE OF UNITS OF HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX 330-5 & EX 450-5.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 988B WHEEL LOADER– WE NEED TO BUY A CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 936, 988B/F & 950B.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 992D EXCAVATORS – NEED TO LOCATE JOHN DEERE'S EXCAVATORS SIZES 190E, 200, 210, 230, 270, 300, 400.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTS

TRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): EZ SCREEN 1200XLS SCREENING – ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE LIKE A 1200 OR1200 XLS.

EMAIL: MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR BACKHOE LOADERS, ALL MODELS – NEED TO BUY USED CAT WHEEL LOADERS, BACKHOES, EXCAVATORS, HIGHWAY TRUCK.

EMAIL: SEARCHT930@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 657-236-7399

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WANTED: CHAINS AND SPROCKETS FOR KOBELCO 400IV OR 480 EXCAVATOR, NEW OR USED.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED: BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH

4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (PA): JOHN DEERE BUCKETS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR DUMP

TRUCKS - CAT 725-745'S 10,000 HOURS OR LESS, WILL BUY IN GROUPS.

EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM;

PHONE: 312-898-5355

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WANTED (US); TEREX BUCKET

TRUCKS, ALL MODELS - 55 FT & 60 FT 4-5 YEARS OLD, PREFERABLY PREFER TEREX 5TC-55 & ALTEC AA55E PREFER FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS.

EMAIL: ZACHZ@BLACKSTARACA.COM;

PHONE: 815-575-6797 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916

WHEEL LOADERS; RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING UNITS REQUIRED.

EMAIL: IMPERIALMACHINERYTRADER@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 966F II

WHEEL LOADERS

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923322489350

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WANTED (NJ): CASE BACKHOE

LOADERS: 580SK, 580L, 580SL, 580LII, 580SLII, 580M, 580MII, 580MIII, 580SM, 580SM+, 580SMII, 580SMIII, 580N EP, 580N, 580SN, 580SN WT

EMAIL: FRANKHORAN@ GROFFTRACTOR.COM

PHONE: 800-654-USED

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, ALL MODELSLOOKING TO BUY USED CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H AND 14M. PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE WITH DETAIL ANDASKING PRICE. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. WE NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916,926,936,950B/E,966E/D/F, 970F, 980C,980F ALSO CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H, AND 14M.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 LC-5 EXCAVATORS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR USED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINES. PLEASE OFFER US FOLLOWING MENTION MACHINES & EMAIL US DETAILS WITH PICTURES CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966FII, 970F, 980F HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX400, EX400LC, EX300LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400-5, EX60WD, EX100WD. JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@ HOTMAIL.COM

PHONE: +923332316587

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): INTERNATIONAL MODEL FUEL / LUBE TRUCKS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 1 OR 2 FUEL TRUCKS. THEY WOULD NEED TO BE:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -DECENT MILES, ENGINE HOURS -PREFERABLY MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS -PREFERABLY INTERNATIONAL, BUT NOT A MUST -NO DPF, OR MAXXFORCE ENGINES. MAXIMUM $40,000 EMAIL: MANAGER@ COMMERCIALFLEETSUPPLY.COM;

PHONE: 347-489-4474

\WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR SEVERAL CAT 330DL, 336DL, 336EL EXCAVATORS UNDER 10,000 HOURS AND WHOLESALE PRICED.

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Jeff MartinAuctioneers Hosts ItsAnnual Winter Sale in

Jeff Martin Auctioneers conducted its annual winter Kissimmee, Fla., auction from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15.

The company held the auction on an expansive 100-acre site that included many low-hour, nearlynew machines, plus older machines. New for 2023 was a large selection of cranes and other aerial lift equipment.

The vast supply of iron attracted bidders from around the world, including bidders from all 50 states as well as 27 countries. The sale included four rings concurrently selling a variety of machines.

Bidders enjoyed a nice sunny breeze throughout the auction, which also was made available via online video. Several machines were sold off-site as well.  CEG

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Jeff Martin makes the pre-auction announcements regarding the cranes being sold. Assisting him are John Berner, Ron Kries and Paul Ruff.

The auction included Cat, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo, Hitachi, LiuGong, SANY and Kobelco excavators for the bidders.

Each year Jeff Martin Auctioneers organizes a charity auction to assist veterans. (L-R) are Kellie Martin, Jeff Martin and Bryan Carr, all of Jeff Martin Auctioneers; and Wayne Saul of Maxim Crane Works, Augusta, Ga.

Jeff Martin Auctioneers is expanding to better serve crane, rigging and aerial equipment buyers and sellers with the addition of Crane Specialist Bryan Carr to the national sales team.

Richard Emge (R) of Emge Paving, Richmond, Va., gets registered by Donna Cox and Jennifer Martin, both of Jeff Martin Auctioneers.

Some of the top Ringmen in the business keep the bidding moving at a fast pace.

Efrain Echevarria (L) of YE Transport and Josue Roman of Agrobek came in from Puerto Rico to shop for trucks at the auction.

Kissimmee, Fla.; Bidders FromAll Over Globe Vie for Iron

Old Glory flies over the acres of quality used equipment gathered at this year’s Kissimmee sale.

It’s a team effort at Jeff Martin Auctioneers.

The company had multiple rings going at once with remote bidding available on site and virtually worldwide. (L-R) are John Berner, Nick Bennett, Kellie Martin, Roy Teitsworth and Jesse Teitsworth, all of Jeff Martin Auctioneers.

Sanford Stephens (L) and James Sims of Sanford Stephens LLC in Flintstone, Ga., purchased a skid steer tree shear and were on the hunt for more equipment at the auction.

Johnny Gomez (L) and Jerry Rice, both territory managers of Eager Beaver, stand with the 60 GSL detachable gooseneck trailer.

The auction included a wide variety of skid steer loaders, some with very low hours.

G&B Bulldozing’s Buck Williams was pleased to be heading home to Okeechobee, Fla., with this Caterpillar D5K2 dozer.

The pair of Cat D5K2 dozers were both sold to contractors in Jacksonville, Fla.

Yoder & Frey Conducts 49thAnnual Kissimmee, Fla., Sale;

Yoder & Frey conducted its annual Florida auction from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18 in Kissimmee.

This year’s event marked the the 49th annual Florida auction for the company. There were thousands of construction, agricultural and commercial lots up for grabs at this year’s event.

Whether attendees were looking to buy or sell, it was the perfect opportunity to get their hands on the latest heavy equipment and machinery. From bulldozers and backhoes to tractors and trailers, Yoder & Frey had a wide variety of iron on display. 

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Zak Othman (L) of Zak Trading Machinery in England and John Humphreys of JH Equipment, UK, were interested in the low-hour Volvo artic trucks.

Felix Rodriguez is about to place the sold sign on the first unit. The auction featured this pair of new Hamm compactors.

Jared McGaffee (L) of North Carolinabased Skye Equipment and Mike Finley of South Carolina-based 4M Iron teamed up looking for bargains.

Richard, co-owner, Theresa and Elizabeth Leyman of L&L in Virginia pose in front the Cat D6 dozer.

The bidders were able to bid from the comfort of the tent. It was a welcome relief from the blazing sun.

Shannon Upton (L) and Caden Wood of Wood Sales, Belmont, Miss,. check out at a Genie telehandler.

Hundreds of dozers, trucks and excavators were being sold.

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Just a few of the many new and used excavators available.

This new Barford T622R tracked trommel was being sold.

Calum McLoughlin of Yancy Bros. checks out a Cat 320 excavator.

Cathan McCourt of Longhall Clamps in Northern Ireland liked what he saw and planned to bid on the Komatsu PC210LC excavator.

Rachel and Jacob Hyatt, along with baby Wrenley, of JDH Trucking of North Carolina took a look at dozers. Euro Auctions/Yoder & Frey’s Derek Keys was kept busy ensuring that everything ran smoothly at the auction.

Carlos Torres of Rabbytos Inc. in Puerto Rico tests out this John Deere backhoe.

The high bidder of this 2022 Bomag roller was on site.

Ritchie Bros. Sells More Than $244M of Equipment, Creates

Ritchie Bros. sold more than 13,300 equipment items, trucks and vehicles at its Premier GlobalAuction in Orlando, Fla.,generatingmorethan$244million in gross transaction value.

The Feb. 20 to 24, 2023, auction attracted more than 22,600 people from more than 80 countries, with approximately 83 percent of the equipment selling to United States buyers, including 18 percent purchasedbyFloridians.Theremaining 17 percent of the equipment was purchased by international buyers from far away as Belgium, Colombia and Thailand. Auction highlights included more than 790 excavators, more than 500 truck tractors, more than 340 skid steer loaders, more than 200 dozers and more than 240 pickup trucks — all assets were sold without minimum

bids or reserve prices.

“We saw great attendance onsite and online for our Premier Global Auction in Florida, helping us drive strong results for the massive selection of equipment and vehicles available,” saidAnn Fandozzi, chief executiveofficer,RitchieBros.“Our 200-acre yard was busy all week with customers inspecting items. Meanwhile, customers participating online had access to our new 360view videos to help with virtual inspections — these were a real hit withcustomers,soyoucanexpectto see more of these videos for equipment in our auctions going forward.”

Fandozzi continued, “I’d like to offerahugethankyoutoallourcustomers participating onsite and online. Our talented team, unique approach to yards, and innovative

technology platform provides buyers the confidence to purchase from around the world and gives sellers theverybestreturnsfortheirassets.”

Customer Testimonials

More than 1,100 owners sold equipment in the Orlando auction, including items from Miami-based Halley Engineering Contractors Inc. and Caterpillar dealer Ring Power Corporation.

“I’ve been working with Ritchie Bros. more than 40 years, selling and buying,” said Ignacio Halley, owner of Halley Engineering Contractors Inc. “Over the years, I’ve seen this Orlando auction progress and grow to become the world’s best equipment auction. Everything is professionally done and the equipment selection this year was outstanding.”

There was no shortage of excavators at Ritchie Bros.’ 2023 Florida auction.

A catered lunch inside an air-conditioned tent at the Ritchie Bros. auction. Breakfast and lunch were served daily.

HectorBarajamofHPHarvesting,basedin Florida, looks over the dump trucks at the auction. This group was seen checking out a Manitowoc crane.

The registration desk at Ritchie Bros. was quite a busy place.

Fleet manager Spencer Griffen (L) and paving superintendent, Mark Willie of Florida-based Vallencourt Construction Company inspect this Wirtgen W200i tracked cold planer.

Customers had plenty of nice heavy iron to choose from.

Hall of Fame at 2023 Premier GlobalAuction in Orlando, Fla.

“We were excited to be back for another great Ritchie Bros. Orlando auction, where we were able to connect with colleagues and customers both onsite at the sale and at the numerous networking events. It’s good to see that demand is still high and pricing remains strong,” said Frank Streva, senior vice president, Ring Power Corporation. “Additionally, it also was a huge honor to see our chairman and CEO Randy Ringhaver inducted in the new Ritchie Bros. Hall of Fame alongside industry giants like Dave Ritchie and Roland Russell. Thank you, Ritchie Bros. We alwayslookforwardtothispremierevent.”

Ritchie Bros. Hall of Fame

This year in Orlando, Ritchie Bros. introduced its own Hall of Fame to recognize and thank some of the pioneers and innovators who have helped the used equipment industry move, build and grow. Inductees for 2023 included Randy Ringhaver of Ring Power Corporation; Roland Russell of ELRUS Aggregate Systems;andDaveRitchieofRitchieBros. Auctioneers.

For more information, visit ritchiebros.com/halloffame.

Five Big Sellers in Orlando

• 2009 Manitowoc 999 series 3 275-ton crawler crane — $720,000

• 2019 Volvo A45G articulated dump truck — $445,000

• 2013 Caterpillar D8T dozer — $435,000

• 2019 Metso Lokotrack LT200 tracked cone crushing plant — $400,000

• 2021 Hitachi ZX490LCH-6 hydraulic excavator — $395,000

Auction Quick Facts

• Gross Transaction Value: more than $244 million

• Items Sold: more than 13,300

• Bidders: more than 22,600

• Consignors: more than 1,100 Ritchie Bros. has more than 80,000 equipment items and trucks in its upcoming auctions and online marketplaces, including 5,000 items selling in a Rocky MountainRegionalEventonMarch8to9; more than 4,400 items selling in Fort Worth,Texas on March 14 to 16; and close to 2,000 items selling in a Las Vegas auction that will be simulcast to Ritchie Bros.’ booth at ConExpo-Con/AGG (Booth W43001 in the West Hall).

For more information, visit rbauction.com/auctions.  CEG

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Lots of paving equipment was available at the Ritchie Bros. Florida sale.

Johnny Wier, operations manager of Kuhn Equipment in South Carolina, was having a good time looking over the acres of equipment at the Ritchie Bros. site in Florida.

Grant Dakin of Myakka, Fla.- based Cameron Dakin Dairy Farms puts this John Deere 350G LC excavator through its paces.

Sandra Davis of Davis Construction in Clearwater, Fla., hoped to make a bid on this Volvo wheel loader.

Ramon Perez of Puerto Rico-based HDT Group tried out this Caterpillar 426F IT backhoe loader.

BryanAuction Company Hosts First IEDA Auction in Fla.

Bryan Auction Company of Oelwein, Iowa, held its inaugural IEDA (Independent Equipment Dealers Association) Florida auction Feb. 18 in Orlando, Fla.

Thousands of bidders were registered online. Those who attended in Florida were treated to a free lunch and giveaways throughout the day. IEDA also held a meet and greet, as well as a continuing learning event.

“We have 270 lots of equipment scattered throughout the United States from IEDAmember equipment dealers,” said Doug Bryan, president and CEO of Bryan Auction Company. “The purpose of this event is to help grow and support IEDA.”

In addition to the equipment auction, Bryan Auction Company also held an auction to raise money for IEDA scholarships.

“We have 26 charitable items that will be auctioned off with 100 percent of the proceeds going towards IEDA scholarship,” said Bryan. “We also have two iPads, donated by United States Freight, that will be given to the top bidders.”

For more information, visit bryanauction.com.

Established in 2002, IEDA is a non-profit trade association promoting participation, professionalism and advancement in the independent distribution of heavy equipment. The IEDA focuses its efforts on providing discounts, marketing, advertising, education and networking opportunities to members that will result in increased sales

for member companies. Members of the IEDA are committed to displaying leadership in the industry by making ethical decisions and sound judgement, by making accurate claims to customers and by utilizing the products and services offered to them by associate members.  CEG

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Herco Equipment Mining and Construction’s Ismael Calaz (L) and Osvaldo Pasten enjoyed some refreshments. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, Herco Equipment also has a location in Keller, Texas.

Bryan Auction Company of Oelwein, Iowa, held its inaugural IEDA (Independent Equipment Dealers Association) Florida auction Feb. 18 in Orlando, Fla.

(L-R) are Russ Puchalla of Bryan Auction Company; Jared McGaffee of Skye Equipment in Asheboro, N.C.; and Victoria Clifford of Mazo Capital Solutions.

Dan O’Sullivan of United States Freight of Del Ray, Fla., knows all the information he needs is in Construction Equipment Guide’s Florida Auction special edition.

On display were some of the items that were up for bid to raise money for the IEDA scholarship fund.

(L-R): Ron Jacobson of Hall Equipment Company; Greg Hall, president and owner of Hall Equipment Company in Pontoon Beach, Ill.; and Doug Bryan, president and CEO of Bryan Auction Company, catch up during the event.

Brian Mooney (L) of Bryan Auction Company calls bids as Doug Bryan, president and CEO of Bryan Auction Company, surveys the crowd.

Father and son, Luca (L) and Oliver Sinovcic of Simex Baumaschinen GmbH in Sindelfingen, Baden Wuerttemberg, Germany, were enjoying their time in Florida for the inaugural IEDA Florida Live Heavy Equipment and TransportationAuctionbyBryanAuction Company. Simex Baumaschinen GmbH is a member of IEDA.

JM WoodAuction Celebrates 50Years of Family Business;

JM Wood Auction is celebrating 50 years in business in 2023.

Like many family businesses today, JM Wood Auction, founded by the late Joseph Malcolm and Brenda Wood, started out humbly as a simple idea and a lot of ambition.

Chance Meeting

Malcolm Wood was quite an entrepreneur and was always up for making a dollar. He was a really good Haverty’sfurnituresalesman,andhebegandoingsmallauctions here and there on the side and started getting pretty good at it.

With many endeavors, sometimes it’s whom you know. Malcolm became “barber shop buddies” with Gov. George Wallace.Itallstartedasidlechit-chataboutthisandthatand, one day, the governor said to Malcolm, “If there’s anything I can possibly do for you, let me know.”

Being an entrepreneur, he simply told the governor, “I’d like to have anAlabama StateAuction.” Wallace said, “You an auctioneer?” and Malcolm replied, “Yes, I am!” And that was the start of regularAlabama DOT auctions.

Malcolm’s wife, Brenda Wood, was adept with finances and the two were the perfect match for the start of JMWood Auction. As an accomplished auction house, both realized that the equipment business might be where the focus needed to be.

Starting Out

Malcolm’s father was a cattleman, and he grew up attendingcattleauctionswithhim.Whenhegothisfirstcow,itwas hitbyatrainandMalcolmtookthatasasignthatbeingacat-

tleman was not the profession he wanted to be in.

At the time that JM WoodAuction started out in the auction business, other companies were doing real estate and collectiblesauctions,butnotmanyauctioneerswerededicated specifically to the heavy equipment business. That was the genesis for the establishment and rapid growth of JM WoodAuction.

The first facility for JM WoodAuction was a small threeroom office with equipment lot purchased from a bridge contractor. Over the years, this facility has been upgraded many times with additional adjacent parcels of property purchased to where the footprint today is close to 200 acres, including more than 10 acres dedicated to parking. Decades

ago,thecompanypurchasedpropertyinColumbia,S.C.,and created an auction yard and facility.

Keeping Business Going

In fall 1989, Malcolm fell ill while attending an auction in Byron, Ga. When he returned home, he was diagnosed with colon cancer and passed away the followingApril of 1990. Atthispoint,BrendaWoodcouldhaveeasilysoldtheauction company for a nice profit or shut it down. But before Malcolm passed, he told Brenda to set aside $50,000 for operating the business, and “if you lose it, padlock it.” However, at the time, under the law, you had to have somebody on staff who was an owner and a licensed auctioneer.

BryantWood, the eldest son of Malcolm and Brenda, was asophomoreincollegeandwasimmediatelysentofftoauctioning school when Malcom became sick. Bryant received his auction license just before his father passed and was added as a company owner-auctioneer so his mother, Brenda, could continue onward with running the day-to-day family business.

Customers that entrusted Malcolm with their machine auctioning also felt the same about Brenda and everybody knew that their money was safe, according to Bryant.At this same time, long-term employees like Jan Beckwith, Brenda Wood’s “right hand,” and Brenda’s daughter, Kim Wood–Cox,continuedtheirhardworktokeepthebusinessthriving. Ten years later, Bryant and Kim’s brother, Russ, was added to the ownership role and further grew the company.

Business Grows

“Mother held the bull by the horns for several years and had the business growing,” Bryant said. “One fortunate thing that happened at the time was forging a business relationship with JD Gray, a Mack truck regional representative who began sellingtrucksthroughtheauctionsbecauseofJM Wood’s history of governmental auctioning.”

Gray eventually joined the staff of JM Wood and started a vocational truck governmental municipal business. This new opportunity createdagrowthspurtforthecompany,whilecreating an outlet for governmental and private companies to liquidate their surplus truck inventory.

At about that same time Gray was rolling with

(L-R, standing): JD Gray, Russ Wood, Bryant Wood, Jan Beckwith and Kim Wood-Cox (seated) guide the company in the second generation of ownership.

Bryant Wood calls another successful auction.

“Mother held the bull bythehornsforseveral years and had the businessgrowing.”

Bryant Wood JM Wood Auction

Second Generation of Ownership Is ‘Making It Happen’

the truck auctioning, retired equipment business owner Garlon Gore joined the company to head up the forestry machine auctioning business.

“Garlon [Gore] was a wiz at forestry equipment sales and relationships, so it made sense for us to have him on staff,” Bryant said. “With Garlon, we had the forestry business covered, JD cornered the truck business, and Russ and I were focusing on the equipment side of the business. So all-in-all, Mother had an eye for pulling together good talent.”

Brenda Wood was not an auctioneer; however, the customer base knew that as the co-founder of the company, she was all business and took care of their needs just as Malcolm had done and it was simply business as usual. She “knew her stuff and it was in her nature,” the company said.

Making It Happen

Bryant, Russ and Kim all agreed that their mother’s success was a combination of having an eye for talent in sales and administrative staffing and a strong philosophy of maximizing profits for the customer and company.

“She was quick to tell us we are not a non-profit organization,” said Bryant. “So don’t act like it and go make it happen. She was not scared and would not back off, yet she trusted the deals we were bringing in were good ones. Buying and guaranteeing equipment packages and knowing the specifics of selling equipment and cycles is a lot to comprehend. She knew her staff was not going to lead her down the wrong path. We always had her best interest in mind.”

The overall company philosophy is not of one person but is a team of individuals bringing together his or her own individual strengths. These distinct strengths have helped propel the company to new heights in record sales year-after-year.

Leaving Business in Good Hands

Following the death of Brenda Wood in 2013, everyone knew that Kim and their long-time office manager, Jan Beckwith, along with Julie Bellisle and Kathy Raines would have the financial and administrative end of the business working perfectly, having been trained and coached by Brenda Wood. She not only guided them in the business but explained why she did every task and what was behind each decision. “Weekly company meetings aren’t needed about this and that. All seems to be a well-oiled machine at JM Wood and if something is needed you go straight to the source,” Brenda would say.

At 40 years of working for JM Wood Auction, Jan Beckwith is the longest serving staffer and helped propel the business to where it is today, all while assisting with raising the second generation of ownership. “Miss Jan,” as she is called, started out simply sweeping floors and cleaning up. She embraced many new challenges throughout the decades and has become a central figure in the entire operation. She said the Wood children and the customers are like her own children.

Beckwith is the front-line face of the organization for anyone coming to the auction facility. She went to church with Malcolm and Brenda and their children and, when they needed some parttime help, they asked her. She has been with the company ever since.

Beckwith recalled the early years where “Russ and I were doing whatever we needed to do for

the business. He was very young and I took him wherever I wanted to go. If there were pecans to be picked up, we did it. If there were floors to be swept, we did it. We answered the phones together. Whatever the company needs, I’m there. Anyone that comes here to work realizes this is a very family-oriented company. I appreciate everything they have all done for me.”

Ahead of the Curve

The growth of the company stemmed from the initial farming and municipal sales for the first 10 years and then through the segmented heavy equipment concentration. But one aspect of the growth that was behind the scenes, yet very apparent, was that of Malcolm Wood being ahead of the

curve on technology.

He created a computer system catered to his auction business right after 1980, at a time when most companies didn’t even have a computer system to run their accounting. The company continued its embrace of technology in the late 1990s when it began to do simulcast broadcast online auctioning.

The second generation of ownership said their competitive advantage stems from continued yearly investments in the business to where the customer can bid with confidence knowing that the informational systems are all seamless, interconnected and easy to use. Yet, they added, there’s no

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Brenda and Malcolm Wood.

Malcolm Wood leads an auction in the 1970s.

“She [Brenda Wood] was quick to tell us we are not a non-profit organization. So don’t act like it and go make ithappen...”

Bryant Wood JM Wood Auction

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corporate mentality for working with customers. “It’s the personal touch where everyone is treated like family and has confidence in buying from JM Wood Auction,” they said.

Regarding the company’s one-location business model, ownership agreed that they are “dialed in and focused” from a single location and everyone is easily accessible right up to auction time. “It’s the way this auction business has thrived and has become a powerhouse in the south,” they said.

Passing the Baton

Brenda Wood groomed her children to be the next generation of ownership and when she died from cancer in 2013 at 65, the second generation was ready to lead the family business.

“I didn’t know I was getting into the auction business,” said Bryant Wood. “I was in school getting a degree to be a contractor when my mother said, ‘I need to talk to you. I have a proposal for you, and this is what I need you to do.’ It’s not that I didn’t want to do this, it was just a different direction from what I thought I would be doing. It was Daddy and Mother’s need that called each of us to come back.”

The family sees the auction business much like a farm.

“You don’t really own anything … you are just a steward of it and make it better for the next generation,” said Kim Wood–Cox, describing the unique nature of growing up in the business. “We weren’t allowed to be sick in school. We saved those sick days to come to work at the auction. Daddy told the school principal, ‘it’s auction time. Just forgive them it’s time for them to work.’If there was a sale on Saturday, we might leave school on Thursday, jump in the truck or car and travel to wherever the auction was. That’s just how it was.”

“There was so much we [current ownership] would do when we were kids,” added Bryant Wood. “I remember this old red Ford F600 single-axle dump and John Deere backhoe across the road that we used to dig out a pond to use for fill dirt on the auction yard. My job was to load the truck, then drive the truck here and dump it on the yard, and I was only eight years old. There was a Komatsu sitting at the pond to dig the rest of it out. I didn’t know how to operate it, but Daddy said to follow the operator, watch what he does, and you’ll know how to do it by the end of the day. And Kim was doing the same thing in addition to push mowing the front yard to make everything look good.”

In the early auction years, Malcolm Wood created and laid out the auction brochure on the family’s dining room table. Jan

Beckwith and young Russ would pick up the brochures from the printer, run them through the folding machine at the office and would spend countless hours in the back room of the office putting mailing labels on the brochures by hand. Sometimes this process would start late in the afternoon until they were ready for the post office, sometimes not until 1 a.m.

ÂBurning the ShipsÊ

JD Gray said the key to the current success of the company is simply a result of good people who hustle and are relentless.

“The motto around the place is to ‘burn the ships,’” he said. “Loosely translated, when you get to where you need to be, don’t turn back and jump on the ship from where you came, push forward and never stop. We hope the market recognizes that and the fact that we try to differentiate ourselves from everyone else.”

Just as Brenda Wood did for her children, the second generation is preparing their children for the family business. There are eight third-generation children who regularly attend the auctions and some who work parttime.

JD Gray sees continued growth for the company as the third generation will soon begin leading the business

“I’ve been having fun piddling,” he said, modestly about his contribution to the firm over the years. “It’s been a challenge and a great opportunity to see a program grow. Buyers from all over the U.S. come in for what might quite possibly be the single best selection of trucks in the entire country on auction sale day.”

Bryant Wood said that marketing trucks through auction requires a lot of forethought and market research.

“Marketing means knowing what drives the specs, and what spec laws or bridge laws are changing in different states,” he said. “You must be engaged with your customer and your buyer’s needs. You must know what their needs are a year ahead of time. JD might change a spec on a truck because of something he knows is coming. We assist governmental agencies to purchase based on something that is coming out and actively review the specs that come out for bid. We’re all working for our buyers and sellers. It’s like back to the farm days cooperative. The buyers and sellers work closely and rely on us to provide the best services.

“Our entire staff does a fantastic job,” he added. “Not just our current staff, but previous staffers like John Flora and Garlon Gore. Everyone has [or had] their own unique specialties and collectively pushed this business forward to higher-and-higher rewards and success.”  CEG

(All photos courtesy of JM Wood.)

Malcolm Wood calls an auction in the early days of JM Wood.

“You don’t really own anything … you are just a steward of it and make it better for the next generation.”

Kim Wood–Cox JM Wood Auction

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