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By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

North Carolina DOT and construction giant Balfour Beatty are working together to replace Harker’s Island Bridges, both more than 50 years old, with a modern twolane bridge. The older version, a swing bridge, has become increasingly difficult to repair with costs rising rapidly. The new bridge will have a 45-ft.-high rise, adequate for commercial fishing boats and pleasure craft. The island borders theAtlantic and is a popular spot for fishermen, tourists and vacationers.

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AssessingYourAssets: Now Is Good Time to Optimize Fleet

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

With the bipartisan IIJAcommitting hundreds of billions to fund infrastructure projects over the next five years, now is the time for contractors to assess off-road fleets and start shopping for machine upgrades. Technology that checks boxes for economy, ecology and efficiency continues to dictate equipment acquisitions in 2023.

The Equipment Leasing Finance Association (ELFA) has released its list of acquisition trends for this year. The association said investment in equipment and

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Investment in construction equipment and software will surpass $2 trillion in 2023, according to the Equipment Leasing Finance Association.

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8 FINAL LEG OF FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.’S I-295 LOOP BUILT BY BRANCH

A contract for the final leg of North Carolina’s long-awaited Interstate 295/Fayetteville Outer Loop project was awarded this past summer to Branch Civil,asubsidiaryofBranchGroup,andoneoftheEastCoast’smostprestigious heavy construction firms.

12 HILLS MACHINERY HOSTS CASE DL550 MINOTAUR ROADSHOW

Weighing in at more than 18,000 lbs. and working with 114 hp, the new first-of-its-kindmachinedeliverstruedozingandgradingperformance,aswellas powerfulsiteloadingcapabilitiesandcompatibilitywithhundredsofattachments, according to Case.

16 COMPANY WRENCH EXPANDS BANDIT TERRITORY IN FLORIDA

Company Wrench recently announced the expansion of its Bandit territory into southeastern Florida. The expansion includes the following counties: Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie. Company Wrench also offers Bandit’s line of towable handfed tree chippers and stump grinders.

24 METSO OUTOTEC SHOWS OFF LATEST INNOVATIONS, TECH AT CONEXPO 2023

Metso Outotec presents its latest innovations, technologies and offering for the aggregates industry at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 international construction trade show taking place on March 14 to 18, 2023. Featured items include an upgraded Nordberg HP cone crusher, the Lokotrack LT120 and OEM parts.

24 ARTBA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT EARNS PRESTIGIOUS SAFETY CREDENTIAL

BradleyM.Sant,AmericanRoad&TransportationBuildersAssociation(ARTBA) senior vice president of safety and education, has completed all requirements and earned the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

24 NEW DEVELON VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS BRAND’S VISION

Following January’s announcement about the company’s new brand and shared visions for the North America market moving forward, DEVELON (formerly Doosan construction equipment) will provide further details in a new video.

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30 BLANCHARD MACHINERY OPENS NEW FACILITY IN AIKEN, S.C.

Blanchard Machinery opened a new Cat Rental store March 2, 2023, in Aiken, S.C.The dealer designed the new store to handle rental and new equipment sales needs of its building customers in the areas ofAiken and North Augusta, S.C.

34 GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR $415M WAREHOUSE OFF I-85 IN GAFFNEY, S.C.

ThelargestevercapitalinvestmentinupstateSouthCarolina’sCherokeeCounty will begin late this spring when Chicago-based Glenstar Properties will start building the $415 million Cherokee Commerce Center 85 (CCC 85) in the town of Gaffney.

79 ARTIC TRUCK TAKES CENTER STAGE AT IRON AUCTION GROUP SALE

On March 8, 2023, Iron Auction Group held another successful auction in Midland, N.C. There were bidders in attendance and online from all 50 states and foreign countries including the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Canada.

80 BUYERS VIE FOR IRON AT SOLD AUCTION COMPANY’S LEXINGTON SALE

On March 10, 2023, Sold Auction Company held another successful auction in Lexington, S.C. There were 812 total bidders, with 700 participating online. The bidders were from all 50 states, Mexico, Canada, Turkey and Puerto Rico.

81 1ST CHOICE MATERIAL HANDLING JOINS LIUGONG DEALER LINEUP

Leaders of the Memphis, Tenn.-based business expressed several reasons they were interested in a partnership with LiuGong: their machines are known for quality manufacturing and components, and the company’s growth strategy matches what 1st Choice leaders hope to accomplish in their region.

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Final Leg of Fayetteville, N.C.’s I-295 Loop Built By Branch

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Acontract for the final leg of North Carolina’s long-awaited Interstate 295/Fayetteville Outer Loop project was awarded this past summer to Branch Civil, a subsidiary of Branch Group, and one of the East Coast’s most prestigious heavy construction firms.

Valued at $152 million, the contract calls for Branch to build a 5-mi.-long stretch of new four-lane divided highway in Cumberland County between Camden Road, near Hope Mills, and U.S. Highway 401/Raeford Road, in west Fayetteville.

The project also includes installing four overpasses, two mainline bridges and two interchanges. One interchange for the future I-295 will be created at Camden Road, southwest of Jack Britt High School, and the second will be built on a realigned Strickland Bridge Road, south of Century Circle.

In addition, crews will install 43,000 linear ft. of drainage pipes and $30 million worth of asphalt pavement.

A date of May 15, 2026, has been set by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for the completion of this segment of the I-295/Fayetteville Outer Loop project.

Branch Brings Veteran, Experienced Crew to Project

Founded and headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Branch’s work on this eastern North Carolina highway and bridge effort is just one of many similar projects it has done over the past several decades in Virginia and North Carolina.

“[The firm] was originally founded by Bill Branch in Roanoke [in 1963],” said Branch President Brian Quinlan. “Mr. Branch pursued organic growth for the company on the I-81 corridor in Virginia, but also made multiple acquisitions over the years. When Mr. Branch was planning to retire, he sold his shares into an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, company, meaning we are now 100 percent owned by Branch’s approximately 1,000 employees.

“The entities we have now within Branch include Hopkins I Lacy, which were two different mechanical, electrical, and plumbing companies that were acquired and merged,” he added. “We also have Branch Builds, a vertical group; Branch Civil, which is a combination of what used to be Branch Highways and of E.V. Williams, a grading and concrete paving company that Mr. Branch had bought in the Virginia Beach area.”

Branch Civil is the largest of the three subsidiaries of the

Branch Group and has two-thirds of the employees within the corporation.

While Branch’s crews are constructing the multi-milliondollar final portion of the I-295 loop, it has multiple other large ongoing projects for both the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and NCDOT.

“We are on a $402 million project in Fredericksburg, Va., which is an extension of the I-95 Express Lanes south from Washington, D.C.,” Quinlan said. “Plus, Branch is working on a $300 million progressive design-build for VDOT in Stuart, Va., to make U.S. Highway 58 into a four-lane road over the mountains; and another VDOT job worth $313 million in Hampton, Va., part of the western approach to the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel currently under way.

“In North Carolina, we are working on two parts of the I540 Triangle Expressway around Raleigh in a joint venture with Flatiron, and the combined contracts are valued over $432 million,” he added. “We are also widening U.S. 17, near Williamston, N.C., for $87 million, and in a joint venture with Balfour Beatty on another segment of the Fayetteville Outer Loop valued at $234 million.”

Branch’s Herculean task of managing these complex projects, including seeing to it that the right people and the best equipment are sent to where they will be most effective, has been made easier, Quinlan said, by applying simple, common-sense expertise.

“It is a lot of work, but the two things that drive us are our people and our equipment,” he said. “One of the methods we have adopted is to set up area offices, and once we have done that, we try to maintain a steady portfolio of work around those offices. That makes it easier to attract people, and we can more easily keep our employees because we are not asking them to move all the time. They know that if we set up an area office and they are working there, they can look forward to being with the company for years without having to uproot their families.”

Besides the Roanoke headquarters in Virginia, Branch’s regional offices are in Richmond, Chantilly, Chesapeake, and in Morrisville, N.C., just outside Raleigh.

Contractor Has Reliable Partners in Volvo, Ascendum

Then, there is Branch’s management of its fleet of heavy equipment.

“We have a great equipment management team, and close relationships with our dealers in Virginia and North Carolina to acquire new machines,” Quinlan said. “In the last year alone, we have increased our fleet size by 50 percent, going from a little more than 200 pieces of yellow iron to just over 300 machines.”

Among the heavy equipment commonly found on Branch

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(L-R) are Terry Whitson, Brian Quinlan, president; Donald Jeffery; and Chris Bain, all of Branch Civil.

To move 1.1 million cu. yds. of material from the borrow pit, Branch is relying on a fleet of Volvo A45G arctic trucks with K-Tec ADT scraper pans.

Valued at $152 million, the contract calls for Branch to build a 5-mi.-long stretch of new four-lane divided highway in Cumberland County between Camden Road, near Hope Mills, and U.S. Highway 401/Raeford Road, in west Fayetteville.

Several members of the Hills Machinery sales team came to Charlotte to help out.

Hills Machinery Hosts Case DL550 Minotaur Roadshow

Hills Machinery hosted The Groundbreaker Roadshow featuring the Case DL550, March 3, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C.

Weighing in at more than 18,000 lbs. and working with 114 hp, the new first-of-itskind machine delivers true dozing and grading performance, as well as powerful site loading capabilities and compatibility with hundreds of attachments, according to Case. A single platform has never delivered this level of versatility, power and precision, according to the manufacturer — all culminating in an entirely new product category created by Case: the compact dozer loader.

The hallmark advancement of the Case Minotaur DL550 is the chassis-integrated Cframe with six-way dozer blade. The C-frame hydraulically couples into both the chassis of the machine, as well as the attachment coupler.

This design provides the stability and smooth operating plane of a small dozer while ensuring that all operating power is channeled through the whole body of the machine. This establishes greater performance and long-term reliability than the simple combination of a dozer blade attachment to a traditional compact track loader, according to the manufacturer.

It also comes standard with Case Universal Machine Control, which makes the machine ready for any of the major three providers of machine control technology, which are sold separately. It’s also available with an optional, industry-exclusive fully integrated ripper for tearing up tough terrain to simplify dozing and earthmoving operations.

The C-frame is then detached to allow the operator to use it as a loader with a heavyduty 1.25-cu.-yd. bucket, or with hundreds of common loader attachments many equipment owners already have in their fleet.

Hills Machinery provided a delicious barbecue chicken, desserts, refreshments and more for its guests during the event.  CEG

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Beth Bartow of Case Construction goes over the many features of the Case Minotaur DL550.

(L-R) are James Hills, Kevin Wood and Reid Lanham.

Hills Machinery has many Case machines available from small to large.

(L-R) are Beth Bartow and Dean Wise, both of Case Construction; and Daniel Motsinger of Tobacco Ridge Land Restoration in Tobaccoville, N.C.

(L-R) are Andrew Early, Hills Machinery; Daniel Motsinger, Tobacco Ridge Land Restoration in Tobaccoville, N.C.; Travis and Cole Hawkins, Hawks Transport Grading & Forestry Mulching.

Drew Pruitt (L) of Land Crafters Site Work & Development in Mooresville, N.C., learns about the Case DL550 Minotaur from Doug Spitzer, Hills Machinery.

(L-R) are Doug Spitzer, Hills Machinery; Chris Lewis, Lewis Grading & Paving; and John Henry of Lincoln County.

Hills Machinery had many of its popular machines on hand for the guests to try out.

The Case Minotaur DL550 has many features customers have asked for, including ease of service and versatility.

Travis Hawkins of Hawks Transport Grading & Forestry Mulching traveled from Sandy Ridge, N.C., to check out the dynamic Case Minotaur DL550 machine.

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Company Wrench Expands Bandit Territory in Florida

CompanyWrenchrecentlyannouncedthe expansion of its Bandit territory into southeastern Florida. The expansion includes the following counties: Broward, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie.

Company Wrench also offers Bandit’s line of towable handfed tree chippers and stump grinders in centralFlorida.

“For several years, Bandit’s industry-leadingtreecareandlandscape products, combined with Company Wrench’s Cutting Edge of Customer Service, has yielded positive results for our central Florida customers,” Cam Gabbard, president of Company Wrench, said. “The expansion into southeastern Florida means even more customers will receive these benefits.”

Company Wrench recently hired Tyler Knoll as a

sales territory manager in southeastern FloridatomanagethesalesofBanditequipment. Knoll brings years of experience sellingBanditequipment.

“Tyler’s vast knowledge of Bandit’s equipmentandthetreecareandlandscape industries will be a great asset to our customers,” Gabbard said. “Tyler’s expertise is only matched by his commitment to his cus-

Company Wrench offers heavy equipment at 12 locations in New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, SouthCarolinaandFlorida. For more information, visit www.companywrench.com. 

Metso Outotec Showing Off Its Latest Innovations,TechnologyatConExpo 2023

Metso Outotec presents its latest innovations, technologies and offering for the aggregates industry at the ConExpoCon/AGG 2023 international construction trade show taking place on March 14 to 18, 2023.

“Throughout the whole aggregates and construction industry, sustainability is gaining ground and has become a big driver for innovations and operations,” said Juha Yli-Petäys, SVP, global distribution management at Metso Outotec.

“For us at Metso Outotec, sustainability and improved performance are among our key goals with our customers and presentineveryR&Dproject.AtConExpo-Con/AGG2023,wewill demonstrate our groundbreaking innovations that address our customers’ key challenges like energy consumption, uptime, safety or carbon footprint reduction.”

The special previews for ConExpo-Con/AGG visitors at Metso Outotec’s booth include:

HPe Range — Evolution in Motion

The Nordberg HP cone crusher, is undergoing an evolution. The new range is even more efficient, meeting the varying and ever-increasing performance needs of the aggregates and mining industries. The new Nordberg HPe range offers higher performance and uptime in a more sustainable way, according to the manufacturer.

The kinematical crushing action and crusher cavities have been further developed and optimized, resulting in significantly higher performance and grade of application flexibility. Significantly, the crusher liners can be installed without backing material. This not only makes the liner changes easier and shortens the time needed for service breaks, but also has a positive impact on the environment and operator safety.

Iconic Lokotrack Range, Vision for Future

Lokotrack track-mounted crushers and screens are famous for their outstanding performance and dependability when it comes to aggregates production. At ConExpo-Con/AGG, Metso Outotec will display the latest version of the Lokotrack LT120 — one of the most efficient mobile jaw crushers in the market for demanding quarry and contract crushing applications.

The LT120 features the Nordberg C120 jaw crusher and is equipped for optimized performance and extended wear life. It includes the Planet Positive hybrid composite MX jaw dies, a rock breaker, rubber lining in the feeder, a belt cleaning set for the long main conveyor, as well as the latest intelligent crushing solution and the new Metrics remote monitoring platform. Additionally, Metso Outotec will provide a sneak peek at the future vision of the next generation of Lokotracks, which will continue to transform mobile crushing.

Aftermarket Solutions to Optimize Performance

With the OEM quality parts and digitally powered services, Metso Outotec can optimize the performance and uptime of aggregates producing equipment at every phase of the production lifecycle. Metso Outotec’s aftermarket solutions help quarriesandcontractorsreducecostpertonanddecreasetheirenergy consumption and carbon footprint.

The digital solution, Metso Outotec Metrics, which enables a wide range of services targeting improved performance, availability and equipment lifespan for different aggregates applications, also will be showcased at the event.

The full list of Metso Outotec’s exhibits at ConExpoCon/AGG 2023 is available on its website. For more information, visit mogroup.com. 

ARTBA Senior Vice President Bradley Sant Earns Prestigious Safety Credential

Bradley M. Sant, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) senior vice president of safety and education, has completed all requirements and earned the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

The certification is awarded by BCSP to individuals who meet eligibility and experience criteria in the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) discipline and have passed a rigorous exam.

“Safety, health, and environmental practice relies on the knowledge and skills of its practitioners,” said BCSP’s CEO Christy Uden. “We are proud of those who join us in advancing safety through quality certification.”

Sant, who also is a certified Associate Safety Professional (ASP), has been with

New DEVELON Video Highlights Brand’s Vision

Following January’s announcement about the company’s new brand and shared visions for the North America market moving forward, DEVELON (formerly Doosan construction equipment) will provide further details in a new video.

The video went live on Feb. 27, 2023, on the DEVELON North American YouTube channel.

“The video will communicate the timeline and heritage associated with the former brand, as well as highlight the brand’s new vision and generate awareness for DEVELON,” said Todd Roecker, vice president of growth initiatives in North America.

“We are building momentum for the new brand as we work toward the full public launch at ConExpo.”

The video opens with information on the company’s long history in the construction industry and will transition into an interview with the CEO of Hyundai Doosan Infracore, Youngcheul Cho. Cho will speak on the reasoning behind the new brand name and introduce the vision and purpose of the brand.

“When coming up with a new name, we had many ideas that could represent our brand’s direction and value,” said Cho. “That is why we came up with the combination of the two words ‘Develop’ and ‘Onwards.’ We believe these words show the brand’s purpose to advance the development of our world with new products and solutions”.

The CEO of Hyundai Doosan Infracore, Seung Hyun Oh, also will be featured in the video and aims to assure DEVELON customers of the company’s continuous commitment to satisfaction and innovative solutions.

ARTBAfor 24 years. He manages operations of the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, the country’s largest internet-based (www.workzonesafety.org) information resource on the topic. He directs the oversees several Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) contracts that provide training to identify and mitigate risk factors for road construction workers on job sites.Among the most indemand courses are: Preventing Runovers and Backovers, Safety Backing and Spotting, OSHA Focus-Four for Roadway Construction, Trench Safety and Preventing Falls.

Sant also played a critical leadership role in the launch of the ARTBA Foundation’s Safety Certificate for

Transportation Project Professionals program, which aims to significantly reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in and around infrastructure improvement sites.

He just completed a three-year term as chairman of the board of the Safety Equipment Institute, a division of ASTM International.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, the BCSP is recognized as a leader in highquality, accredited credentialing for safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) practitioners. BCSP establishes standards and certifies competency criteria in professional safety practice. Since 1969, more than 100,000 BCSP credentials have been achieved.

For more information, visit www.artba.org. 

“I have witnessed all the changes our company has gone through,” said Oh. “From Daewoo to Doosan, and now DEVELON, even though the brand name changes, I can proudly say that our core value, to satisfy the needs of customers through endless product and technological innovation, hasn’t changed.”

Dedication to changing the future for customers and providing value beyond the product is of utmost importance for DEVELON, which is why the brand values will remain the same. DEVELON is excited about the opportunity to build a better future and continue to evolve with the shifting market.

The DEVELON brand launch will continue in March at ConExpo-Con/AGG in Las Vegas. Visitors will have the ability to see DEVELONbranded equipment, the history of the brand, new products and the future of the company. The DEVELON booth will be located in the Festival Grounds lot, F9153. 

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job sites are those made by Volvo Construction Equipment, and distributed by Ascendum Machinery Inc., based in Concord, N.C., just north of Charlotte.

Quinlan noted the strong relationship his company has with the manufacturer and dealer as well as how much Branch’s people enjoy interacting with Ascendum representatives and technicians.

“Their service is outstanding, and they respond very quickly to any issues that come up to get the equipment moving again as soon as possible,” added Bill Yeager, Branch’s director of equipment. “Volvo’s off-road articulated trucks are top of the line, too. I like how comfortable they are for the operators — their ergonomics — and they are tough machines.

K-Tec Scrapers Make Branch’s Work More Efficient

Ascendum also has supplied Branch with four equipment pieces that may prove to be the contractor’s most impactful machines on the I-295 project.

Produced by K-Tec Earthmovers, the Canadian manufacturer’s 1237ADT model is a rugged scraper favored by many heavy construction firms in North America. It carries a heaped capacity of 37 cu. yds. and can make a 12-ft.-wide cut on the worksite.

What has really caught the attention of Branch is the efficiency the K-Tecs have brought to the Fayetteville Outer Loop project, noted Chris Bain, the contractor’s project executive.

“Bringing in these K-Tec haulers, I think, is really going to be a big help on our project,” he said in late February. “We are just starting out with them here, but already they are reducing the number of equipment pieces and operators needed to move the dirt, which will bring more efficiency to the job. This project has the right soil conditions that allow us to use the K-Tecs to maximize production.”

Branch is making full use of the 1237ADTs by configuring them to work in tandem with 45-ton Volvo articulated dump trucks. Compared with pairing an articulated truck with an excavator, Bain said, the difference in efficiency is obvious.

“The excavator can only load a little over 400 cubic yards per hour, and on a longer haul, you may have 10 or 12 haul trucks with it,” he said. “Five or six K-Tecs can easily outperform a dozen artic trucks.”

Not only is that a big cost savings for Branch, Quinlan said, but it eliminates the need for a big excavator to feed the trucks and allows his company to run fewer pieces.

“The loading time on the K-Tecs is one minute versus the

loading time, using an excavator, of about two minutes,” he said, “so we improve the cycle time on loading as well.”

Borrow Pit Found in Middle of Work Zone

Before it even began working on the Fayetteville project, Branch knew it would have a lot of dirt to move — approximately two million cu. yds., according to Bain.

“And of that amount, we have a little more than 800,000 cubic yards of onsite cuts and fills to do, up to 25-feet-deep,” he said, adding that his crews also needed approximately 1.2 million cu. yds. of offsite borrow material, something that NCDOT does not provide.

Initially, Branch planned to haul the borrow from a local quarry five miles away using over-the-road trucks.

After winning the job, though, Branch put together a better plan.

According to Quinlan, Branch estimators knew about a potential borrow pit contiguous to the project, “but we were uncertain if we could close the real estate deal in time to build the job, so we bid the project with over-the-road trucks, which essentially meant we would buy [backfill] material from established sources and haul it to the job.”

Branch had never abandoned the prospect of acquiring the adjacent property, however, so they went to work on that possibility. To secure the property, Branch deployed an inhouse team that, among other things, does the legwork for access to or acquisition of borrow pits. As part of this effort, they surveyed the property and resolved an easement issue with overhead power lines. Their efforts led to a timely

January close on the property.

The land purchased for use as a borrow pit is 65 acres in size, Bain said, but Branch only plans to mine 43 acres for material due to the powerline easement.

“Our people up front did their homework and due diligence to get us this nice borrow pit adjacent to the project — almost in the center of the work site — which makes for better hauling,” said Branch Project Superintendent Terry Whitson. “This is upping our production by not having to do on-road hauling with tandems. Instead, we can bring the materials directly out of our borrow pit with ADTs or KTecs, just as we are doing with onsite cut-to-fills. To manage this process, we use a mass-haul diagram to minimize the haul distances. When we do all of that properly, along with using the K-Tecs, we can increase the production rates that much more.”

Bridgework to Require Temporary Trestle

Quinlan said that Branch is collaborating closely on the Fayetteville Outer Loop project with its bridge subcontractor, Sanford Contractors Inc., headquartered in nearby Sanford, N.C.

“We have a good relationship, so we can coordinate our earthmoving activities with their bridge work to the benefit of both of us,” he said.

Sanford has started work on two mainline bridges for the I-295 freeway by building a temporary trestle to give bridge crews access across a sensitive environmental area. Branch also is using the trestle for earthmoving.

“The trestle provides communication for us through the job and allows Sanford to build the bridges without disturbing the wetlands,” Quinlan said.

According to Whitson, Branch will extend its period of unimpeded use of the trestle by building temporary fills that Sanford can use for some piers instead of working from the trestle.

When this part of the project is finished by Branch in three years, it will finally bring a conclusion to the I295/Fayetteville Outer Loop, a $1 billion, 39-mi.-long roadconstruction effort built in five sections and first started 20 years ago. Discussed by local and state leaders since the 1980s, the new highway is designed for “unprecedented interstate connectivity [in] the region and provide direct connections from Fort Bragg to I-95 [on Fayetteville’s east side],” according to the project page on the NCDOT website.

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Bill Yeager (L) of Branch Civil and Johnnie Brown of Ascendum Machinery meet on the job site to go over the equipment needs on the mega project.

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Another 37 yd. heaped load makes its way to the fill area. What has really caught the attention of Branch Civil is the efficiency the K-Tecs have brought to the Fayetteville Outer Loop project.

Blanchard Machinery Opens New Facility inAiken, S.C.,

Blanchard Machinery opened a new Cat Rental store March 2, 2023, in Aiken, S.C.

The dealer designed the new store to handle rental and new equipment sales needs of its building customers in the areas of Aiken and North Augusta, S.C.

As South Carolina’s Caterpillar construction and power equipment dealer, Blanchard Cat recognized an opportunity to expand its footprint in the region to offer its products.

“Ourgoalistobeaconvenientandclose partner for our customers,” said Jassen Volk, vice president of Blanchard Rental Services. “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 Aiken.

Although the Aiken location will begin primarily as 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 theAiken location, but it does not yet offer shop service. For cus-

in the area who need shop service, Blanchard will continue to perform that work at its Columbia location.

“We will have 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.”

“It is important to make it easier for our customers to do business with us and be a dependable partner in their success,” he added. “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.”

“We knew this is a great market here,” addedJamesCampbell,rentalfleetmanager of Blanchard Machinery. “We already had some outside reps working in the area and we saw the potential to grow our business and to take care of our customers’ needs. I would love for the people to come see us. We have a lot of equipment to offer them, and we are glad to help anybody we

Blanchard Machinery’s full-service dealership facilities across South Carolina are outfitted with the newest 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 with17branchofficesfromthe Upstate, through the Midlands to Aiken in the west, to Hilton Head Island and the Charleston area along the coast, and north to Rock Hill, just south of Charlotte.  CEG

(Allphotographsinthisarticle are Copyright 2023 Construction Equipment Guide.AllRightsReserved.)

Chris Barnhill (L) of Old South Forestry & Mulching in Aiken, S.C., catches up with Lucas Huffstetler of Blanchard Machinery.

(L-R); Rozier Blanchard, Boyd Blanchard and Katherine Blanchard Whittle.

The Aiken facility has four service bays to accommodate customers’ needs.

The Blanchard team, along with the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon to officially open the new Cat Rental Store.

Blanchard Machinery had several Cat operator simulators on hand for its guests to try out.

Blanchard Machinery opened a new Cat Rental store March 2, 2023, in Aiken, S.C.

to Foster Customer Partnerships, Grow With Community

(L-R): Dennis Gustafson of Caterpillar and Brad Fultz and Boyd Blanchard, both of Blanchard Machinery.

(L-R): Tim Hajduk, John McGowan and Ethan Hammond, all of Amen Corner Ponds in North Augusta, S.C., and Lucas Huffstetler of Blanchard Machinery.

(L-R): Michael Outlaw, S.C. Farm Bureau; James Campbell, Blanchard Machinery; and Ray Stevens, Stevens Underbrushing in Barnwell, S.C.

Blanchard Machinery maintains a large inventory of Cat machines for its customers’ needs.

Stephanie Ringer and Silas Pennington, both of Blanchard Machinery, help Delany Tavenner and Lisa Wilson, both of G.L. Wilson & Daughter Trucking in Graniteville, S.C., with their parts needs.

Stephanie Riger and Silas Pennington helped many customers with their parts needs, including Justin Acord and Christopher Stone, both of B&K Grading & Paving in New Elenton, S.C.

(L-R): Representing Sitech Palmetto, the Trimble dealer in South Carolina, are Sean Frizzle, Kevin Jones and Randy Rohrer.

Groundbreaking Set for$415MWarehouse OffI-85inGaffney,S.C.

The largest ever capital investment in upstate South Carolina’s Cherokee County will begin late this spring when Chicago-based Glenstar Properties will start building the $415 million Cherokee Commerce Center 85 (CCC 85) in the town of Gaffney.

From start to finish, the warehouse’s construction is slated to wrap up in about one year, noted the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT), a national publication.

The 550,520-sq.-ft. spec-to-suit warehouse, known as Building 2, will be built so that it can be expanded to 1.3 million sq. ft., if needed.

It is only one of five buildings planned by Glenstar and its partner, Creek Lane Capital, for the 290-acre warehouse park that will encompass 3.6 million-sq.-ft. at the intersection of S.C. Highway 105/Hyatt Street and the Interstate 85 corridor. It is an area of rapid growth between GreenvilleSpartanburg, S.C., to the southwest, and Charlotte, N.C., to the northeast.

Glenstar, known for two decades as a national office and multifamily developer, is expanding its recent focus in industrial development with the Gaffney project. The news of CCC 85 follows the firm’s 2022 debut in the southeast U.S. industrial sector with the groundbreaking of Tri-County 75, a new 72-acre, four-building industrial park in Fort Myers, Fla., totaling 818,000 sq. ft.

Building 2 will have a cross-dock orientation, 40-ft. clear heights, up to 232 dock doors, four drive-in doors, and parking for 452 trailers and 540 cars.

The next to break ground will be Building 4, which will include a rear-load orientation, 36-ft. clear heights, 56 dock doors, two drive-in doors, and parking for 132 trailers and 324 cars.

CCC 85 will be located 33 mi. from the BMW Group Plant in Spartanburg, 38 mi. from Inland Port Greer and 50 mi. southwest of Charlotte.

The Conlan Company, a Texas-based firm with an office in Marietta, Ga., will serve as the project’s general contractor; South Carolina’s SeamonWhiteside will provide civil engineering services. 

Rendering courtesy of Colliers CCC 85 will be located 33 mi. from the BMW Group Plant in Spartanburg, 38 mi. from Inland Port Greer and 50 mi. southwest of Charlotte

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER:

VIRGINIA

Bealeton: 540-439-0668 • Chesapeake: 540-485-2100

Chester: 804-748-6411 • Fishersville: 540-887-8291

Salem: 540-380-2090

allroadsequipment.com

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ALABAMA

Mobile: 800-848-8563

FLORIDA

Freeport: 850-835-3337

Jacksonville: 904-296-5000

Lake City: 386-752-9544

Ocala: 352-732-4646

Palatka: 386-325-6268

Panama City: 850-769-4844

Pensacola: 850-476-0277

Perry: 850-584-9200

Tallahassee: 850-575-5600

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NORTH CAROLINA

Ahoskie: 252-332-5550 • Asheville: 828-667-0176

Charlotte: 704-597-0211 • Elizabeth City: 252-679-7590

Fayetteville: 910-424-1200 • Greensboro: 336-668-2762

Greenville: 252-758-4403 • Monroe: 704-220-2575

Mt. Gilead: 910-439-5653 • New Bern: 252-638-5838

Raleigh: 919-772-2121 • Statesville: 704-872-6411

Wilkesboro: 336-973-8201 • Wilmington: 910-675-9211

SOUTH CAROLINA

Rock Hill: 803-325-1555

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ALABAMA

Dothan: 334-794-8691

Troy: 334-566-4181

FLORIDA

Fort Myers: 239-334-3627

Lutz (New Tampa): 813-995-0841

Miami: 305-592-5740

Orlando: 407-299-1212

West Palm Beach: 561-848-6618

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Pompano Beach: 954-977-9541

Riverview: 813-621-4902

Sarasota: 941-960-2004

GEORGIA

Adairsville: 770-773-9857

Albany: 229-888-1212

Atlanta: 404-691-9445

Braselton: 770-965-1889

Brunswick: 912-264-6161

Columbus: 706-687-3344

Grovetown: 706-855-5440

Macon: 478-788-1586

Savannah: 912-964-7370

Valdosta: 229-474-6680

SOUTH CAROLINA

Andrews: 843-221-4940

Aynor: 843-358-5688

Ladson: 843-572-0400

Simpsonville: 864-963-5835

Walterboro: 843-539-1420

West Columbia: 803-794-9340

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TENNESSEE

Chattanooga: 423-855-0633 • Kingsport: 423-349-5001

Knoxville: 865-546-3207 • Nashville: 615-501-8600

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ARKANSAS

Arkadelphia: 870-246-8678 • Camden: 870-574-0290

Fort Smith: 479-646-838 • Jonesboro: 870-268-9900

Little Rock: 501-455-2540 • Monticello: 870-367-3496

Springdale: 479-756-9779 • Texarkana: 870-772-9321

MISSISSIPPI

Biloxi: 228-396-2300 • Brookhaven: 601-835-4400

Columbus: 662-328-0820 • Hattiesburg: 601-544-3000

Jackson: 601-939-1000 • Meridian: 601-482-5575

Natchez: 601-442-3613 • Philadelphia: 601-656-1997

Tupelo: 662-844-3212 • Winona: 662-453-7556

TENNESSEE

Jackson: 731-422-2542 • Memphis: 901-345-5294

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ALABAMA

Graysville: 205-675-9045 • Madison: 256-233-1914

Monroeville: 251-575-7111 • Montgomery: 334-277-7260

Northport: 205-339-0300 • Oxford: 256-831-0921

Pelham: 205-988-4474

Tractor and Equipment

DYNAPAC

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BUILT TO CONNECT

Efficiency and Productivity

Designed with safety and operator comfort in mind, the Shuttle Buggy® material transfer vehicle features adaptive cruise control, bright LED lighting, four-wheel steering for easy transport and ground-level maintenance access for added convenience. Operators can rely on clear sightlines and the ground operator is safely protected inside the structure of the machine. The Roadtec SB-3000 is the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. astecindustries.com

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CATERPILLAR

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VOLVO

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Atlanta, GA

404-696-7210

Birmingham, AL

800-239-2694 | COWIN.COM

STONE EQUIPMENT CO., INC.

Madison, AL

www.stoneequipmentco.com

256-350-0006

210 West Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36108

205-841-6666

Mobile, AL

844-786-6373

251-633-4020

334-625-6585

A Workhorse To Depend On

Montgomery, AL

334-262-6642

Pensacola, FL

850-479-3004

1797-A Fulton Springs Rd

Oxford, AL

Alabaster, AL 35007

Tuscaloosa, AL

256-832-5053

844-786-6373

205-848-4147

The Carlson CP100 II sets the standard for versatility, component lifecycle and mat quality. With a powerful 100hp engine, an array of configurations and the class-leading EZCSS single slide screed, it’s time to see why the CP100 II has fast become the contractor’s choice for heavy-duty commercial paver platforms.

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Serving the Asphalt Industry for 30 Years

(844) 4 MY DOBBS

www.dobbsequipment.com

2730 Falkenburg Road HQ Riverview, FL 33578

(813) 620-1000

4343 Northwest 77th Ave Miami, FL 33166

(305) 592-5740

3933 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33404

(561) 848-6618

4333 North John Young Pkwy Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 299-1212

3005 Hanson Street Fort Myers, FL 33916

(239) 334-3627

4618 Scarborough Drive Lutz, FL 33559

(813) 995-0841

1730 N. Nova Road Holly Hill, FL 32117

(407) 299-1212

2710 Falkenburg Road Riverview, FL 33578

(813) 621-4902 - Parts

1751 Copans Road, Unit 8 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 (954) 977-9541 - Parts

6265 E Sawgrass Road Sarasota, FL 34240 (941) 960-2004 - Parts

www.reynoldswarren.com

1945 Forest Parkway Lake City, GA 30260

(800) 875-5659 (404) 361-1593

180 Thunderbird Drive Richmond Hill, GA 31324

(912) 445-2880

www.richmondmachinery.com

Etnyre Quad

ft extendable chip spreader, computerized, hydrostatic drive, Cummins diesel eng, folding rear hopper, 4WD$129,000

2011 Volvo PF4410 track paver, Ultimat 8-16 ft electric heated screed, power crown, slope & height, Deutz diesel eng, New auger liners, New tracks, New extension screed plates - $72,000

New Warren GS84 and GS87 rock tailgate spreaders, gravity flow, goes in place of your tailgate$5,900- $6,300

New Marathon TPS250T tack distributor, Honda gas eng, 18GPM pump, 250 gal, spray wand & hose, 6 ft spray bar, propane burners, flushing system - $19,700 (also avail without spray bar - $16,250)

2018 Broce BW260 broom, Kubota diesel engine, 8 ft broom, water system, tow hitch - $26,000

2014 Superior DT80-J broom, JD turbo diesel eng, 8 ft broom, heat & a/c, water system, New tires - $35,000

New Marathon TPS500PT tack distributor, Honda gas eng, 18GPM pump, 500 gal, 5’ spray wand w/50’ hose, hose reel, 6’ spray bar, operator’s platform, propane burners, flushing system, electric brakes - $30,200

New Marathon HEPR36 walk behind infrared heater, 3 ft x 3 ft, 360,000 BTU propane burner - $6,950 2015 Hamm HD12VV double drum 47” vibratory roller, water system, Kubota diesel eng, 3 ton roller - $31,000

150 Piper Lane Alabaster, AL 35007

(205) 621-2489

5336 Messer-Airport Hwy

Birmingham, AL 35212

(205) 591-2131

800 Church St. N.E.

Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 355-0305

4307 Reeves Street Highway 431 North

Dothan, AL 36303

(334) 678-1832

243 South Jackson St. Grove Hill, AL 36451

(251) 275-4158

108 Skylab Drive NW

Huntsville, AL 35806

(256) 851-2222

2100 East I-65 Service Rd. North

Mobile, AL 36617

(251) 457-8991

3285 Selma Highway Montgomery, AL 36108

(334) 288-6580

309 Hamric Drive West Oxford, AL 36203

(256) 831-2440

3820 Greensboro Ave.

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

(205) 752-0621

3305 Highway 77

Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 763-4654

9036 Pine Forest Rd.

Pensacola, FL 32534

(850) 505-0550

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SAKAI

ROADTEC

NOTE: weights without screeds. NOTE: paving widths can vary depending on screed.

SakaiAnnouncesTaylorasNewDealerin Mississippi, Kentucky, Western Tennessee

Sakai America Inc. announced a new partnership with Taylor Construction Equipment as the authorized asphalt roller and soil compactor dealer of Mississippi, Kentucky and western Tennessee.

“We’ve never been more excited to welcome a new dealer to our growing network,” said Brad Belvin, manager of sales and marketing of Sakai America. “Taylor is an ideal partner in that they prioritize the same core qualities in their own machines as we do in ours. We’re confident this like-minded synergy will produce great new customer relationships in these currently-underserved states.”

“We are excited to be a dealer and part of the Sakai America team,” said Robert Taylor, president and COO of The Taylor Group of Companies. “We are proud to work with a company that has a long-standing reputation for reliable, durable compactors, and we’re looking forward to adding their line of equipment to help supply our customers with products to meet their needs.”

For 96 years, Taylor Machine Works Inc. has been committed to providing its customers with the highest quality equipment, parts and service support in the industry.

Sakai America specializes in asphalt rollers, soil rollers andlightcompactionequipmentforthepavingandconstruction site prep markets. For more than 50 years, Sakai America has supplied durable, reliable and easy-to-use compactors through a dealer network to construction industry businesses.

(L-R) are Toshiyuki Ono, vice president of sales and marketing of Sakai America; Brad Belvin, manager of sales and marketing of Sakai America; Tim Gerbus, equipment product and sales manager of Taylor Machine Works; Yasunori Azumi, president of Sakai America; and Nick Zessack, regional sales manager, southeast of Sakai America.

Located in Adairsville, Ga., Sakai America continues to fulfill its motto: “Masters of Compaction”. For more information, visit SakaiAmerica.com and TaylorConstructionEquipment.com. 

Dynapac North America Expands Its Dealer Partnership WithAlta Equipment

Dynapac North America announced an expanded partnership with the Alta Equipment Company to strengthen the product offerings and solutions to additional states across the United States.

This partnership will provide customers access to Dynapac equipment, parts and support to seven locations in Michigan, eight locations in Florida, five locations in Illinois and one location in Ohio and New England.

“By expanding our offering of Dynapac products into the Midwest and Florida we’re ensuring our customers have access to the best products in the industry,” said Gianni Campo, president, Alta Equipment Company. “Dynapac has a long history of durability and reliability and we’re confident they will help us maintain our Customers for Life promise.”

Alta began in 1984 with a single location in Detroit. Through the support of its customers and hard work of its team,Alta has grown to 67 locations throughout the Midwest, Northeast and Florida.As the company has grown the

commitment to serving customers has remained consistent.

Dynapac had a pre-existing relationship with Ambrose Equipment, now Alta New England in late 2021, that sparked the partnership with additional Alta Equipment locations. Both parties saw great results and this expansion further provides customers access to world class compaction and paving

products, combines with Alta’s exceptional customer support.

“Dynapac NorthAmerica is proud to work with Alta Equipment Company as their newest partner to supply a full line of compaction and paving products,” said Jamie Roush, president and general manager, Dynapac. “Alta is a leader in their local markets and adding Dynapac products to their line-up, will only strengthen their local presence as well as further Dynapac’s presence in the local markets. This addition will complement existing dealers in Florida and in Illinois further strengthening our presence and continue to provide unmatched product support.”

With more than 200 dealer locations in North America, the addition of Alta Equipment Group marks the second Volvo dealer Dynapac has partnered with as the company continues to strengthen its North American network.

For more information, visit dynapac.com/us-en/ and altaequipment.com. 

Blanchard Machinery

blanchardMachinery.com/paving

Columbia,SC

803-791-7100

Florence,SC 843-678-8520

Rock Hill,SC

803-324-9600

Simpsonville,SC

864-963-3645

Myrtle Beach,SC

843-399-2074

Summerville,SC

843-871-2000

Hilton Head,SC 843-784-6766

Kelly Tractor kellytractor.com

Miami, FL 305-592-5360

Davie, FL 954-581-8181

West Palm Beach, FL 561-683-1231

Clewiston, FL 863-983-8177

Ft. Myers, FL 239-693-9233

Carolina Cat carolinacat.com

Charlotte, NC

704-596-6700

Asheville, NC 828-251-2500

Greensboro, NC 336-294-5240

Hickory, NC

828-464-7045

Monroe, NC 704-292-1555

Boone, NC 828-268-9992

Reynolds-Warren Equipment’s Steve Meissen Retires, Hands Reigns to Son

The “changing of the guard” is an ongoing process in any organization. For Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company it took place at the end of 2022 with the retirement of Steve Meissen.

Originally from Wichita, Kan., Meissen relocated to Nashville, Tenn., in the mid-1980s for employment with spray injection asphalt patching machine manufacturer, Zimmerman. He worked his way to the position of vice president of sales/national sales manager, specializing in dealer development. However, after 15 years of “hitting the road”, Meissen grew tired of the extensive travel and was looking for a better plan.

Fortunately, at this same timeframe, Joe Reynolds, one of the dealers he worked with at Reynolds Warren Equipment in Lake City, Ga., was looking towards retirement and seeking out a buyer for his business. Meissen entered into an agreement to partner with Clifford Warren to buy ReynoldsWarren Equipment Company. In August 1999, Meissen moved to metro Atlanta to start this new ownership role.

Unfortunately, Cliff Warren passed away one week after Meissen came into the ownership and it took a couple more years for Meissen to establish ownership with another business partner. This partnership was completed in 2004, and Meissen continues to serve the company as managing partner to this day.

Having started his career in the equipment business at Berry Tractor & Equipment in Kansas (an International, BOMAG and Blaw-Knox paver dealer) Meissen established a solid career path in paving equipment sales. He worked with Berry Tractor in various capacities including used equipment and sales manager — prior to his move and transition to working for a manufacturer. Before working in equipment sales, Meissen worked for a couple years in the utility’s construction business.

Even in his younger years in high school and while attending Wichita State University, Meissen worked part time in the equipment rental business, which extended his 44 years in the industry to close to 50 total — a complete career dedicated to the construction and equipment industry.

Meissen leaves the role as company president in the capable hands of his son, Brian, who started with the company in 2005. Brian started on the ground floor working in the parts department, and then onward to a sales territory in south Georgia and eventually moving into a sales position in metro Atlanta.

When long time employee Bo Lowe retired in 2013 as the company’s equipment manager, his role was completely restructured to include rental manager and Brian was seamlessly put into this new role, beginning the process of being groomed to be the next generation of leadership.

The last 10 years Brian has progressed into the role of general manager and now with the retirement of his father, into the role of president. During his years with the company, Brian and his dad have spearheaded a host of new endeavors, including adding another location in Richmond Hill (Savannah), Ga., and adding lines such as Dynapac and Cemen Tech.

Steve touted the company’s growth.

“When we purchased the company, we had around eight or nine employees,” he said. “We now have more than 30 highly-skilled employees spread throughout the state and we

are market leaders for several of the brands we represent.”

Meissen also said that over the years the company has increased its focus on expanding sales, service and parts efforts throughout Georgia, to be the one-stop shop for the commercial paving contractor.

“We take care of our customers in the commercial paving industry and see our service capabilities in our field as second to none,” said Steve. “Brian has been an integral part of pioneering new initiatives and bringing on new equipment lines.”

About Reynolds Warren Equipment Company

The company started in 1977 with Joe Reynolds having a solid reputation for taking care of his customer’s needs. The business philosophy built by Joe (Reynolds) and Clifford (Warren) continues to this day: “Our number one goal — repeat customers.”

The reputation for making sure a customer’s equipment is up-and-running on the job has remained the same yet has been expanded and enhanced through new technologies and the ability to roll in with rental equipment — as needed during a repair.

The management staff has made great strides in improving the company over the last few years and will continue to take care of the customers going forward.

“I have a great appreciation for my customers,” said Meissen. “It’s been a fun journey getting to know them and gaining their trust. There’s nothing more important in the business climate than trust, and this is a quality that continues and is instilled in everyone in the company.”

Meissen’s plan for retirement is rather simple.

“Travel with my wife Jan, enjoy the grandkids, and just enjoy life!”

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7566 W. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32304 (850) 575-5600

3033 US Hwy 27 E. Perry, FL 32348

(850) 584-9200

2578 SE Baya Drive Lake City, FL 32025 (386) 752-9544

6870 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32216

(904) 296-5000

356 N. Hwy 17 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 326-6268

4539 NW 44th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482 (352) 732-4646

www.reynoldswarren.com

1945 Forest Parkway Lake City, GA 30260

(800) 875-5659

(404) 361-1593

180 Thunderbird Drive Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 445-2880

www.richmondmachinery.com 1701 Roseneath Rd. Richmond, VA 23230

(804) 359-4048

Reynolds Warren Equipment Company’s Steve Meissen (L) has retired and named his son, Brian, president of the company.

150 Piper Lane Alabaster, AL 35007

(205) 621-2489

5336 Messer-Airport Hwy

Birmingham, AL 35212

(205) 591-2131

800 Church St. N.E. Decatur, AL 35601

(256) 355-0305

4307 Reeves Street Highway 431 North Dothan, AL 36303

(334) 678-1832

www.tec1943.com

243 South Jackson St. Grove Hill, AL 36451 (251) 275-4158

108 Skylab Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35806

(256) 851-2222

2100 East I-65 Service Rd. North Mobile, AL 36617 (251) 457-8991

3285 Selma Highway Montgomery, AL 36108

(334) 288-6580

309 Hamric Drive West Oxford, AL 36203

(256) 831-2440

3820 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

(205) 752-0621

3305 Highway 77 Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 763-4654

9036 Pine Forest Rd. Pensacola, FL 32534

(850) 505-0550

(844) 4 MY DOBBS

www.dobbsequipment.com

2730 Falkenburg Road HQ Riverview, FL 33578

(813) 620-1000

4343 Northwest 77th Ave

Miami, FL 33166

(305) 592-5740

3933 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33404

(561) 848-6618

4333 North John Young Pkwy

Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 299-1212

3005 Hanson Street Fort Myers, FL 33916

(239) 334-3627

4618 Scarborough Drive Lutz, FL 33559

(813) 995-0841

1730 N. Nova Road

Holly Hill, FL 32117

(407) 299-1212

2710 Falkenburg Road

Riverview, FL 33578

(813) 621-4902 - Parts

1751 Copans Road, Unit 8

Pompano Beach, FL 33064

(954) 977-9541 - Parts

6265 E Sawgrass Road

Sarasota, FL 34240

(941) 960-2004 - Parts

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BLAW-KNOX

BOMAG

CATERPILLAR

LEEBOY

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Benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar Technology in Paving for Contractors

When it comes to asphalt, measuring pavement density is key to building longer-lasting roads.

Paving contractors must ensure that the pavement is compacted enough to ensure long-term asphalt health. In addition, identifying the percentage of air voids in the overall placed pavement mix is the accepted measure of evaluating this key factor to the integrity of the roads. The current industry standard for measuring compaction and air voids are point-by-point techniques such as coring or using a nuclear density gauge, but up-and-coming Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology could provide a better alternative.

Trouble With Point-By-Point Techniques

Point-by-point technology is limited in terms of density testing. With these techniques, inspectors measure random sample locations of the pavement and extrapolate this data to the entire road. However, this technique does not cover a large area and could potentially miss problem areas.

As Kyle Hoegh of the Minnesota Department of Transportation explained, “You could be at a location that is well within passing density, then move just a few feet away on the pavement and observe a failing density, which does not make spot-check methods well-suited for getting a reliable assessment.”

Coring currently is the golden standard for assessing pavement health, but it has further issues. This destructive method tests for air voids at the cost of pavement integrity. Sometimes additional resources and road closures are needed to fill in these cored areas.

Besides being destructive, this method also is lacking because it cannot provide real-time data, but rather requires a lengthy and costly process of sending out the cores to be analyzed. Nuclear gauge testing, another point-by-point method, requires certificates for safety and operation, which can be cumbersome.

Benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar

While coring is destructive, ground penetrating radar is a non-destructive method for analyzing pavement.

“The technique of using dielectric constant to relate to asphalt density has been around since at least the 1990s… but up until recently, the technology wasn’t precise enough to be able to use it for deployment on actual asphalt pavement projects,” Hoegh said.

MnDOT Studies Uphold Value of GPR in Paving

In 2020, MnDOT joined a group of states and the Federal Highway Administration in creating a pooled fund to experiment with GPR technology to improve asphalt pavement density. MnDOT became the leader of this national pooled fund, focused specifically on deploying continuous asphalt pavement compaction technology.

Through this project, MnDOT collaborates with researchers and on-the-ground workers such as foremen and contractors in a unique and iterative process.

Currently, MnDOT is familiarizing contractors with the technology so they understand the information it provides and how it can assist with construction practices. Contractors

MnDOT’s field tests have demonstrated the efficiency of using GPR and getting real-time data on pavement density.

also provide valuable feedback in evaluating the protocols that are in development, with the ultimate goal of rolling out GPR as a quality assurance tool in Minnesota or recommending it for quality assurance nationally.

MnDOT, provides density assessments throughout the project as a trial in creating protocols for future work.

“There are many contractors already doing everything they can to try to get consistently good density and are looking for any sort of information that can help them continue to improve. They’ve been very receptive to trial data collection on their projects, and we’ve even had multiple contractors using the information from the GPR technology to improve their compaction operations,” Hoegh said.

The process thus far demonstrates the effectiveness of GPR in paving.

For example, a MnDOT team recently tested the technology on a highway echelon paving project. Two asphalt pavers were simultaneously paving both lanes of a two-lane highway, which allows for good compaction at the longitudinal joint, or the area between those two lanes, since the compaction occurs while both lanes were hot. However, the MnDOT team was able to use a density profiling system to identify that less than a foot away from the joint there was a problem.

They noted periodic lower densities along one side of the joint, for as long as 100 to 200 ft. stretches. The MnDOT team was then able to collaborate with the contractor in real time to brainstorm. The team identified what was causing the lower densities and made the necessary changes to ensure adequate pavement density.

GPR in Future of Paving

These MnDOT projects have demonstrated the potential of GPR technology. The advent of the use of intelligent construction technologies in day-to-day work is occurring at MnDOT and other partners. The continued expansion of these technologies could benefit other states and even countries as more and more information of the paving process becomes available.

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The ocean side location of Harker’s Island draws many visitors. However, the beauty has a downside. The salty, sea air and spray has a corrosive effect on construction materials. So, NCDOT looked for construction alternatives.

“There will be almost no ferrous materials in the bridge; we are using carbon fiber in the tensioning strands and fiberglass reinforcing in many of the bridge elements,” said Brad McMannen, NCDOT resident engineer. “The bridge supports and the bridge deck use these elements and will be more resistant to corrosion than traditional steel rebar. We are expecting the bridge to have a life span of 75 years.”

The old bridge, which touches down on a small island as well as Harker’s Island, will be demolished when the new bridge is complete. A second existing bridge connecting the mainland to the straights fishing pier will be preserved and converted to a pedestrian bridge for fisherman, pedestrians and tourists. Car traffic will not be allowed on the pedestrian bridge.

The new bridge will have a 3,200-ft. length with a main span over the navigable boating channel of 164 ft. supported by 78-in. Florida I-Beams (FIBs); 72-in. and 54-in. FIBs also were used on the project in the approaching spans. The average daily traffic on the bridge is 3,350 vehicles, with the traffic increasing in the summer.

“The new Harker’s Island Bridge will be an important structure,” said McMannen. “Traffic will be able to proceed from the island directly to the mainland with no interruptions. This is especially important during the summer and in case of hurricanes or weather issues.”

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A major obstacle for the contractor was that the waters surrounding the bridge are a fish spawning area with environmental regulations preventing construction in the water from April 1 through Sept. 30. This “fish moratorium” period short circuits the entire construction season in most states.

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“We started the work of driving piles the first day we were allowed,” said Pete Distefano, project manager of Balfour Beatty. “Since we had only until March 30 of that year to perform pile driving, we started immediately running night shifts as well as day. We were in a race to get as many piles driven as possible. In the first year we drove 135 permanent concrete piles, which included all the foundations from the mainland out to the navigable boating channel.”

The work crews used an ICE Model I-62 diesel impact hammer for the pile driving. The piles were 24-ft. square and were driven about 75 ft. into the ground to support the bridge. The longest pile was 130 ft.

The old bridge was quite narrow and the waterway shallow. So, using barges as a construction platform was ruled out. Instead, to support construction Balfour Beatty built a temporary work bridge adjacent to the new structure designed to hold fully loaded 275-ton crawler cranes. The

A major obstacle for the contractor was that the waters surrounding the bridge are a fish spawning area with environmental regulations preventing construction in the water from April 1 through Sept. 30.

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Engineers from North Carolina State University have been heavily involved in studying the design elements of the unique bridge and have placed monitors at various points to test how it sustains the stresses from traffic.

“I’m not sure if there is another bridge like this in the entire world,” said Distefano. “We have had a great deal of challenges with this unique design, but we also have had the best team imaginable for building this bridge, including both Balfour Beatty and NCDOT crew members. There is no way we would be where we are with the project today without this incredible team.”  CEG

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The bridge project is about 45 percent complete. The new bridge will be composed of two 12-ft. lanes each with a 4-ft. shoulder.

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North Carolina DOT and construction giant Balfour Beatty are working together to replace Harker’s Island Bridges, both more than 50 years old, with a modern two- lane bridge.

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“Slower economic growth underlies the trends this year,” said Ralph Petta, ELFA president. “Equipment acquisition continues to drive supply chains across all U.S. manufacturing and service sectors.”

Though the association forecasts “sluggish growth” this year, it views as “a solid jumping-off point for 2023” the 12percent annualized growth in capital spending last year.

“Rising interest rates, high inflation and other economic uncertainties are expected to weigh on investment,” ELFA reported.

The association predicts 4.2 percent growth in equipment and software investment this year. Tighter financial conditions are foreseen as well. “Interest-rate levels are expected to rise above 5 percent this year.”

That number has the potential to go higher as the federal government fights inflation.

“Even if rate increases slow down or pause later in the year, the Fed’s shrinking balance sheet will contribute to tighter financial conditions,” said ELFA.

Paying for Those Purchases

At 55 percent, the majority of equipment acquired will be financed, the association maintains.

“Protection from equipment obsolescence, tax advantages and cash-flow optimization will be the top drivers for end users to finance.”

As a result, contractors will turn to automation and technology to offset labor costs this year.

“Additional benefits will be increased economic productivity and downward pressure on inflation in the long term,” said ELFA.

Supply-chain backlogs will ease up, opening doors for equipment acquisitions. Because those backlogs have returned to their historical averages, said ELFA, delivery delays or shortages will improve.

“A combination of cooling demand and improving public health have given suppliers a chance to catch up,” the association said. “In addition, global supply-chain disruptions have triggered a paradigm shift.”

Many large organizations are “near-shorting” or “reshoring” elements of their supply chains, in fact. The slowgrowth economy will have many categories of equipment thriving, said ELFA, as residual pandemic effects will spur demand.

Post-pandemic hybrid work arrangements will dictate the acquisition of office equipment, computers, software and communications technology. And the trending commitment by companies to cut greenhouse gases will grow demand for green projects. That means construction of wind turbines, solar energy systems, microgrids and battery storage facilities will grow.

The five-year distribution program for the legislation passed by Congress will boost demand for off-road equipment. Globally, an estimated $18 trillion of climate-focused equipment is forecast to be financed between now and 2030, according to ELFA.

“If you are thinking about developing or enhancing your fleet sustainability management strategy, this is the year,” said Tony Lourakis, of Fleet Complete.

“Working toward a greener fleet is something your competitors are most likely already looking into or have adopted,” added the telematics company CEO.

Technology Is King

The Association of Equipment Distributors (AED) has formed a trends list of its own. Construction fleets this year will be most affected by technology.

Online sales and rentals, vehicle electrification, connected job sites, parts and equipment rental in particular will be front and center.

“Whatever happens in the auto industry is coming to construction equipment dealerships,” said Garry Bartecki, Illini High Reach CFO, commenting on the growing trend in online sales of automobiles, which reached 30 percent of the market two years ago.

Back then, dealers said in a survey they believed it was likely that OEMS will implement a direct-to-consumer model in five years.

“They expect fully digital sales — including the actual purchase — for new equipment to increase from 7 percent to 29 percent,” noted the AED survey.

Digital rentals were expected to increase from 7 percent to 33 percent within that same timeframe.

“We definitely see things moving in this direction,” said Jefferson Yin, director of new business models of Volvo Construction Equipment.

The global off-highway electric vehicle (EV) market size is expected to reach $42 billion by 2030, according to AED. That growth will be driven by lower operating costs as well as improved technology and lower costs for batteries.

Verizon Connect found that only 17 percent of respondents to its 2023 Fleet Technology Trends Survey use EVs. The majority of those respondents said EVs were only a small part of their fleet makeup.

“A major barrier to EV adoption for many is a lack of charging infrastructure,” reported Verizon Connect. “Even though [contractors] may have found EVs desirable, without charging stations along their routes it simply wasn’t feasible.”

However, the bipartisan infrastructure act has earmarked funds for a national EV charging infrastructure.

“It will take time for this infrastructure to be built out, but now is the time to start planning,” advised Verizon. “It’s important for fleets to take a thoughtful approach to EV adoption. Fleet technology can help.”

GPS fleet tracking software can help fleet managers determine which vehicles should be replaced with EVs. The technology can aid in developing an optimized EV charging strategy and comparing costs between EVs and other vehicles. The technology also can optimize routing as equipment owners and contractors add EVs to their fleets.

Steve Clegg, owner of business development firm Winsby Inc., believes the industry will see a switch to battery or hybrid machines.

“The amount of parts drops by about 90 percent, so if your operating costs for a skid steer were $20 an hour, that drops to $3 per hour,” he said.

Electric machines will cut the maintenance costs. “It’s a whole new ball game,” said Bartecki of Illini High Reach.

As a result, construction equipment dealerships will add new services as revenue sources. Support and servicing of batteries and providing services including recharging vehicles, tires, wear parts and repair are examples that Clegg cited.

To support the job site, nearly all new construction equipment machinery is now equipped with technology that prevents downtime, notes AED.

The challenge, according to the organization, has been getting equipment owners and contractors on board.

“The machines need to be able to talk to each other as they do in other industries,” said Ron Slee, managing director of Learning Without Scars.

This year, asset tracking emerged as the technology to see the highest percentage increase of new users, according to Verizon Connect. The number of respondents to the organization’s trends survey who are using the technology jumped to 29 percent this year.

“And 96 percent of those users found it beneficial,” reported Verizon Connect.

In addition to tracking off-road machinery location, GPS technology can provide valuable preventive maintenance data. It helps fleet managers and equipment owners meet productivity, utilization and security goals.

Survey respondents reported improvements in both equipment/trailer utilization and driver efficiency and productivity. Better equipment security and back-office staff productivity were reported as well.

Drivers will use their mobile devices to pay at fueling and charging stations, predicted Tony Lourakas, of Fleet Complete.

“Digital transformation enables fleet managers to track driver vehicle inspections without paper,” said the telematics provider CEO. “Drivers can use assigned key fobs, RFID cards, barcodes, cameras or other authentication methods to increase productivity.”

“Try It Before You Buy It” Game

The upward path of the equipment rental market is expected to continue, according to the American Rental Association (ARA).

Construction equipment rental revenue was expected to surpass $41.6 billion last year. The notion of equipment-asa-service, which transfers responsibility onto the manufacturer or dealer, is favored by contractors.

These customers like the freedom to focus on business. “It might involve an entire fleet to be provided for several years,” said AED.

There would at the same time be the potential to tie invoicing directly to utilization by the contractor or owner.

“Contractors use the machine to dig a hole. They are only interested in the hole, and they look at the equipment merely as an operating cost,” said Slee.

“One of the most positive aspects is the payment flexibility, since it’s usually linked to machine utilization,” said Ray Gallant, Volvo CE vice president of product management.

It Takes Total Commitment

Contractors will have to monitor other “wild-card” issues affecting equipment acquisition. Tightening credit, the federal debt-ceiling debate and energy prices could impact businesses.

But many in the construction sector are positive about the asset management side of things.

“This year will be full of new opportunities for fleet managers to drive greater efficiencies, increase fleet safety and reduce operating costs,” said Lourakas. “As businesses face interest-rate increases and the possibility of an economic recession, these benefits can help fleets realize cost savings and ROI benefits.”

In the end, fleet optimization and equipment acquisitions to guarantee that optimization come down to a team effort.

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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.

STEEL ERECTORS ASSOCIATION of AMERICA (SEAA)

SEAA National Convention & Trade Show 2023

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

Dates:March 28 – 31, 2023

2023 Convention & Trade Show

Golf, Fishing & Excursions, Panel Discussions, Trade Show and Live Demos , Education Sessions on Business, Technical Field Practices, Safety Networking at Receptions and President’s Dinner

Overview:

The SEAA Convention & Trade Show is a trade show dedicated to professionals involved in steel construction activities. Held annually each Spring, the National Convention features Management and Field education topics, networking, awards, business meetings and trade show.

Who Attends?

Owners, managers and field personnel representing erectors, fabricators and general contractors. The Convention and Trade Show are open to both members and non-members.

Why Attend – 2023?

Educational sessions and networking opportunities are some of the features of the convention. The Exhibit Hall is a chance to interact with the key decision-makers in the structural steel industry. Key industry players come to find out what is new, who has it, and

how it can work for them. The Trade Show is open to companies selling products or services used by businesses for steel construction activities.

Why Exhibit – 2023?

Exhibitor benefits include exposure to more than 500 industry professionals, exhibitor workshop or hands-on demo opportunities. In addition, exhibitors will get an opportunity to showcase their products and services to a target audience.

Organizer Since 1972, Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) has grown from a regional association of erectors to a national trade association representing the common interests of those engaged in building with steel. Its members build areas and airports, bridges and big-box retail, high-rises, and hospitals and more.

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

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE

ACI CONCRETE CONVENTION SPRING 2023

DATES:April 2 – 6, 2023 End Time: 12:00 AM

Place:Hilton San Francisco Union Square San Francisco, CA USA

Sponsor(s):American Concrete Institute

Description:

The ACI Concrete Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete materials, design, construction, and repair, bringing together the world’s most wellknown leaders with professionals looking to learn. Conventions provide a forum for networking and education and an opportunity to provide input on the concrete industry’s codes, specifications, and guides. Committees meet to develop the standards, reports, and other documents necessary to keep up with the ever-changing world of concrete technology. Committee meetings are open to all registered convention attendees. Technical and educational sessions provide attendees with the latest research, case studies, best practices, and the opportunity to earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

Additionally, Convention offers numerous networking events where you can expect to meet with many of the industry’s top engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world. For more information on the Convention, contact: Bryce V. Barker, American Concrete Institute.

Phone: 248/848-3187 Email: Bryce.barker@concrete.org.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

2023 AGC DAY AT THE CAPITOL

Join AGC Members on APRIL 12th at the Capitol!

Make your voice heard! Each year, AGC members meet with key decision makers and advocate for the construction industry. It’s important to communicate with legislators this time of year as they make key budget and policy decisions. Join us as we discuss the best ways to advocate for the industry, and hear from legislators and state agency heads on what’s in store.

All individuals from AGC member firms are invited to join us!

DATE:WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023

TIME:8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (1:00 PM is State Capitol Building Tour)

PLACE:Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55155

Members may park in AGC’s lot and walk to the Capitol!

For more information, contact: Laura Ziegler. Phone: 651/796-2194. Email: lziegler@agcmn.org

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION NORTH AMERICAN SNOW CONFERENCE 2023

Dates: April 16 – 19, 2023

Place:CHI Health Center 455 N. 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68102

The 2023 Snow Conference has it all, from expert-led snow and ice education sessions to an exhibit floor full of vendors excited to show you the latest winter maintenance solutions for your community. Make plans now to join your peers and take advantage of everything the Snow Conference has to offer.

Education Program

APWA’s goal for the Snow Education Program is to create an event where you can make meaningful connections and discover and produce game-changing insights and solutions.

APWA knows the challenges and opportunities facing public works are unprecedented. The speed of social and technological change places an enormous responsibility on you to proactively provide and maintain the infrastructure needed for your community’s growth and well-being. You need a Snow experience that will help you gain new perspectives, exchange ideas, and participate in important and thoughtprovoking discussions on the shape of things to come. We need you to arrive in Omaha prepared to ask the essential questions and share your views and ideas. Start thinking now about the following:

. What challenges are you facing that a solution seems out of reach?

. What leadership qualities, skills, and resources are needed to lead and manage the modern Public Works Department?

. What innovations and solutions have your agency implemented that would help the whole profession provide better Public Works services?

. What are your blind spots? Are you open to fresh and broader perspectives?

. How should we be providing Public Works infrastructure and services that are resilient and sustainable?

Don’t stop here – what else is on your mind? We’re counting on you to show up eager to ask questions and to join your colleagues in imagining the future your communities deserve?

APWA is committed to helping you learn from each other, and the 2023 Snow Conference Education Program will include opportunities for you to make intentional connections.

For more information on the Conference, contact APWA: Phone – 816/472 -6100

Toll Free: 800/848-APWA

Federal Executive Board of Minnesota

Small and Disadvantaged Business Opportunities Council (SADBOC)

Promoting supplier diversity in the public sector

Promoting collaboration and information sharing among its members

Providing education, outreach, and engagement to our diverse small business community

24th ANNUAL SADBOC GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT FAIR

The SADBOC Government Procurement brings you workshops to increase access and success in selling to government.

WHEN AND WHERE?

Date and Time:Thursday, April 20, 2023, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT

Location:Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

About this event:6 Hours

WELCOME to the 2023 SADBOC Government Procurement Fair!

Small businesses interested in doing business with government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend this premier event. Coupling education with marketing strategies, this event will:

. Provide businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives.

. Learn about various nuances of the government marketplace through 21 workshop options in 4 tracks centered around pathways to becoming a successful government contractor.

Matchmaking:

Small Businesses will have the opportunity to get paired with an agency and/or prime contractor representative interested in their product/service during the Matchmaking segment (by appointment only).

For more information, contact:

Auctions are subject to change, please check Auctioneers websites for details

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

• Sardis, OH

Wed., March 29, 2023

For: Very Large Job Completion Auction

• Online

March 16 - 30, 2023

For: Very Large Retirement Auction

Burlington, NJ

• Online

March 17 - 31, 2023

For: Very Large Retirement Auction

Burlington, NJ

• Burlington, NJ

Sat., April 1, 2023

For: Very Large Retirement Auction

• Online

April 7 - 21, 2023

For: Large Quantity Late Model Various Types of Trucks & more

• Buffalo, NY

Sat., April 8, 2023

For: One Owner Retirement Auction, Construction Equipment & more

• Atlantic City, NJ

April 13 - 15, 2023

For: 3 Day Annual Contractors Auction

• Pittsburgh, PA

Thurs., April 20, 2023

For: Late Model Rental Returns Auction

• Online

Wed., April 26, 2023

For: Late Model Construction Equipment & more (Canada)

• North Haven, CT

Fri., April 28, 2023

For: Primarily 2022-2021 Construction Equipment & more

RITCHIE BROS.AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• Lethbridge, AB

March 21 - 22, 2023

• Great Plains Regional Event

March 22 - 23, 2023

• Sacramento, CA

March 22 - 23, 2023

• Pacific NW Regional Event

March 23, 2023

• Southeast Regional Event

March 23 - 24, 2023

• Northeast Regional Event

March 28 - 30, 2023

• Great Lakes Regional Event

March 30 - 31, 2023

• Houston, TX

April 11 - 13, 2023

• Grand Prairie, AB

April 11 - 13, 2023

• Western Canada, AB

April 18 - 19, 2023

• Los Angeles, CA

April 20 - 21, 2023

• Edmonton, AB

April 24 - 28, 2023

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

March 8 - 30, 2023

For:

Coming Auctions

To view information on upcoming auctions visit our Auction Calendar at www.constructionequipmentguide.com

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online

Fri., March 31, 2023

For: Woodburn Monthly Public Auction

• Online

Sat., April 8, 2023

For: Sacramento Monthly Public Auction

B.I.C. AUCTIONS INC.

www.bicauctions.com

319-385-3399

• Online

Wed., March 29, 2023

For: Spring Concrete Construction Equipment Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

• Online

March 28, 2023

• Online

April 4, 2023

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

• Online

March 22, 2023

• Online

March 8, 2023

• Online

March 29, 2023

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS

www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

• Middlefield, OH

Fri., March 24, 2023

For: Spring Lake Erie Equipment

Consignment Auction

• Pine Apple, AL

Thurs., March 30, 2023

For: Sawmill Liquidation Auction

BUNCH BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS www.bunchbrothersauctioneers.com

270-376-2992

• Louisville, KY

April 25 - 26, 2023

For: 2-Day Spring Louisville Auction

DEANCO AUCTIONS

www.deancoauction.com

MS: 601-656-9768

AL: 334-693-2540

• Philadelphia, MS

Wed., March 29, 2023

For: 22nd Annual Springtime Equipment & Truck Auction

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC.

www.dsa-auctions.com

765-778-9277

• Pendleton, IN

Fri., March 24, 2023

For: 31st Annual Spring Consignment Auction

• Ft. Wayne, IN

Tues., April 25, 2023

For: Spring INDOT Surplus Auction

HANSEN AUCTION GROUP

www.hansenauctiongroup.com

920-383-1012

• Online

Ends March 27, 2023

For: Lender Owned – Blacktop & Paving Equipment

• Mosinee, WI

April 27 - 28, 2023

For: Nitke Spring 2-Day Contractor Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS

www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

• Marietta, PA

Fri., April 14, 2023

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

• Online

Wed., April 12, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment, Semi, Truck, Trailer Consignment Auction

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

856-764-7163

• Online

Tues., March 28 2023

For: Southeast Region Timed Online Auction

• Online Thurs., March 30, 2023

For: First Capital Auction

J.M. WOOD AUCTION COMPANY

www.jmwood.com

800-447-7085

• Montgomery, AL

March 21 - 24, 2023

For: 50th Anniversary Spring Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-230-8840

• Live-Online

Thurs., March 23, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment, Commercial Trucks and more

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

• Pelzer, SC

Thurs., March 23, 2023

For: Spring East Coast Construction & Transportation Public Auction

• Glencoe, MN

Tues., March 28, 2023

For: 22nd Annual Turf, Golf & Construction Public Auction

• Harvey, IL

Tues., April 4, 2023

For: Absolute Retirement Auction for Center Sale Co.

• Odessa, TX

Wed., April 12, 2023

For: Metro Equipment & Rental Co. Retirement Auction

• Stanton, TX

Thurs., April 13, 2023

For: Permian Basic Unreserved Public Auction

• Loudon, NH

Sat., April 15, 2023

For: Northeast US Live & Online Public Auction

JOEY MARTIN AUCTIONEERS

www.joeymartinauctioneers.com

864-940-4800

• Carrollton, GA

Thurs., March 30, 2023

For: West Georgia Heavy Equipment

Truck & Trailer Public Auction

• Blairsville, GA

Sat., April 22, 2023

For: North Georgia Heavy Equipment Public Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com

616-538-0367

• Online Orbitibid.com

Ends March 28, 2023

For: Mt. Pleasant Rental Center

• Hudsonville, MI

Sat., April 15, 2023

For: Spring 2023 Auction. Live & Online

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

• Online

Wed., March 22, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., March 23 2023

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

• Online

Tues., March 28, 2023

For: Kansas Department of Transportation Auction

• Online

Tues., March 28, 2023

For: Okie Rents Equipment Realignment Auction

• Online

Wed., March 29, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., March 30, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., March 30, 2023

For: Northern Asphalt Retirement Auction

ROSEN & COMPANY, INC.

www.rosenandcompany.com

216-990-1831

• Cleveland, OH

Fri., March 31, 2023

For: 17th Annual Spring Cuyahoga County Equipment/Machinery Auction

RTI AUCTIONS

www.teitsworth.com

585-243-1563

• Online

March 21 - 28, 2023

For: March NetAuction Edition 2

SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC

www.salesauctioncompany.com

860-627-7506

• Windsor Locks, CT May 5 - 6, 2023

For: 14th Annual Spring Auction

• Shorrs, CT

June 28 - 29, 2023

For: One Owner Complete Dispersal Retirement. Milton C. Beebe and Sons, Inc.

SAMMY P AUCTION SERVICES

www.sammyp.com

860-564-9400

• Woodstock, CT

Fri., March 31, 2023

For: Equipment Liquidation for Thompson Tractor, LLC

• Online

Thurs., April 6, 2023

For: Kenney Farm – Major Downsizing. Live Webcast

• Stoughton, MA

Sat., April 8, 2023

For: Equipment Liquidation for Equipment Dispersal McNamara Farms, Owner Retiring

SHERIDAN REALTY & AUCTION COMPANY

www.sheridanauctionservice.com

517-676-9800

• Online

Tues, April 11, 2023

For: Bob Clark Auction

VANTAGE AUCTIONS

www.vantageauctions.com

951-228-9040

• Lake Elsinore, CA

Sat., March 25, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

WAUSAU ACTIONEERS

www.wausauauctioneers.com

800-432-1922

• Merrill, WI

Fri., March 31, 2023

For: 25th Annual Spring Equipment Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com

419-865-3990

• Houston, TX

Thurs., March 30, 2023

For: Texas Auction

Artic Truck Takes Center Stage at IronAuction Group Sale

On March 8, 2023, IronAuction Group held another successful auction in Midland, N.C. There were bidders in attendance and online from all 50 states and foreign countries including the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Canada.

Items up for bid included excavators, artic trucks, paving equipment, attachments and more from manufactures including Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, SANY, Link-Belt and more. The largest machine sold was a 2018 John Deere 310E artic truck.

For more information, visit ironauctiongroup.com.  CEG

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(L-R): Matt McGaffee and Ross McMillan, both of Iron Auction Group, and Shane Ferguson of Cardinal Concrete in Midland, N.C., looked over some of the equipment before the auction began.

(L-R): Sammy Flower of S.J. Flow Grading in Midland, N.C., and Anthony Broome and Russell Griffin, both of The Ironpeddlers in Monroe, N.C., looked over the wide variety of excavators up for bid.

Jake Pressley (L) of Pressley Development in Hemby Bridge, N.C., and Russell Griffin of Ironpeddlers in Monroe, N.C., caught up at the auction.

Inspecting the Link-Belt excavators are Danny Sidden (L) and Jim Green, both of Whirlwind Inc. in Mt. Airy, N.C.

Doc McGee of McGee Brothers in Monroe, N.C., intended to bid on a couple of these Komatsu dozers.

(L-R) are David Mears, Ross McMillan and Mike Finley, all of Iron Auction Group.

Dan Wilcox of Wilcox & Co. in Midland, N.C., was interested in few of the excavators for his customers.

Davis Mellott of Southeastern Equipment Corp. in South Mills, N.C., intended to bid and hopefully buy this John Deere 310E artic truck.

BuyersVieforIronatSoldAuctionCompany’sLexingtonSale

On March 10, 2023, Sold Auction Company held another successful auction in Lexington, S.C. There were 812 total bidders, with 700 participating online. The bidders were from all 50 states, Mexico, Canada, Turkey and Puerto Rico.

Machines from Volvo, Komatsu, Bobcat John Deere, Takeuchi and more were on the block. The Volvo EC 220EL excavator was the largest machine sold.

For more information, visit soldauctionco.com.

CEG

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Roger West in the operator’s seat and Benny Orr, both of K&B Land Clearing in Robbinsville, N.C., liked this Volvo EC220EL excavator with the thumb and hoped to be able to put it to work next week.

Lenae and Kevin Scott of Asphalt Paving and Maintenance in West Columbia, S.C., were at the auction hoping to pick up this Seppi forestry mulcher for their expanding business.

Rodney Livingston with South Eastern Construction in Lexington, S.C., tested this Takeuchi TB230 excavator and liked it, so he planned to bid on it.

Auctioneer Richard Smith makes the sale day announcements before the auction begins.

The excavators were sold locally to a contractor in Columbia, S.C.

This GyroTrac machine offering a reinforced cab was sold above estimates.

This Volvo wheel loader with oversize tires was sold to a contractor in Wilmington, N.C., for his project near the river.

Robert Armstrong of Armstrong Equipment in Columbia, S.C., attends many of the area auctions and frequently picks up a good deal.

1st Choice Material Handling JoinsLiuGongDealerLineup

1st Choice Material Handling is the latest dealership to join the growing LiuGong North America dealer network.

Leaders of the Memphis, Tenn.-based business expressed several reasons they were interested in a partnership with LiuGong: their machines are known for quality manufacturing and components, and the company’s growth strategy matches what 1st Choice leaders hope to accomplish in their region.

“We were looking for an affordable solution with great support to offer in our market,”saidChuckLangley,generalsalesmanager, 1st Choice. “The strength of the manufacturing and unit components drove our decision, in addition to the growth they had set as goals.”

The 1st Choice business was founded in 2019, offering parts, service, sales and rentals across Memphis and the surrounding counties, northern Mississippi and eastern Arkansas. Before that, the company was a national distributor of forklifts and other material handling equipment for more than 15 years. Its team is made up of seasoned

professionals with more than 200 years of combined experience maintaining and servicing equipment.

Jared Ward, vice president, material handling division, LiuGong North America, welcomed the company to the network and said their mutual growth goals will make for a strong partnership moving forward.

“1st Choice fit our needs in the material handling space,” he said. “We look forward to working together to serve our customers in a key region for our business.”

LiuGong North America President Andrew Ryan said 1st Choice is a highly respected dealer in the Mid-South region, and they are looking forward to working together to expand their reach in the area.

“1st Choice exemplifies what it means to be a reliable resource for their customers, and we look forward to seeing that service extended to our products,” he said. “Their reputation for excellence will be an important part of expanding our reach in the region.”

Jeff Martin Springs Forward With Brooklyn, Miss.,Auction

Providing some additional information on machines of interest before the sale is Jeff Martin Auctioneers’ Tyler Austin (L) with Lane Smith of Lane’s Dozer Service, Purvis, Miss.

Industry professionals discussing the machine line-up before the sale gets under way (L-R) “Jabber Jaw,” a contractor from Perry County, Miss.; Bryant Tanner, Tanner Equipment in Wiggins, Miss.; Bobby Morgan of Pete Simmons Logging in Saucier, Miss.; and Harold Simmons of Simmons Trucking in Saucier, Miss.

Jeff Martin Auctioneers was back home from Florida at its Brooklyn, Miss., facility for a huge early spring construction and transportation two-day auction on March 10 and 11.

Another large crowd turned out both days to bid on a nice selection of heavy iron, mini/compact machines, backhoeloaders, road building machines, heavy duty trucks, a massive selection of cars and pickups and much more. A stellar online bidding presence joined the onsite bidders to make for an exciting fast-paced auction.

For more information, visit jeffmartinauctioneers.com.

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Interested in some of the excavators being auctioned, including this Cat 320CL, (L-R) are Robert Matheny, Ashley Gatwood and Wesley Gatwood of Gatwood Southern Homes, Sumrall, Miss.

Tyler Eubanks (L) Lucedale Forestry, Lucedale, Miss., and Jonathan Vice of Vice Electric, Pascagoula, Miss., test the rotating grapple on a John Deere 75G excavator.

Parker Bourque of Southern Lawn Care & Excavation, Saucier, Miss., takes a moment to look over the auction catalogue for info on the excavators.

Tex Lambert (L) of Lambert Construction based in Wiggins, Miss., chats with Jamie Dunn of Steel Tracks Inc. about undercarriage replacement parts.

Owen Kosbab of Bourgeois Trucking & Equipment, Waveland, Miss., inspects this Cat 320E excavator before the bidding begins.

Awaiting the auctioning of the wheel loaders are Prentis Ladner (L) of PL Farms, Poplarville, Miss., and Lane Smith of Lane’s Dozer Service, Purvis, Miss.

WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB

RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214

– A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR.

EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123

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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS.

EMAIL:

SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET

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WANTED (US): VOLVO EC480DL EXCAVATOR

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923003695360

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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

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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 HARVESTER 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 PUR-

CHASE 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 BUCKET 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 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A USED HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400 & EX 450 TO PURCHASE ASAP. (RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES).

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 BUCK-

ETS, 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916 WHEEL LOADERS; RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING UNITS REQUIRED. EMAIL: IMPERIALMACHINERYTRADER@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 966F II

WHEEL LOADERS

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––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

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