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Nashville International Airport (BNA) made the nation’s fifth fastest pandemic recovery in the country. Fiscal year 2022 was the busiest year in the airport’s history. BNA expects to shatter that

record with the end of its fiscal year in June 2023.Airport executives are overseeing about 18 million boardings per year with plans to accommodate 35 million in the future. Airport traffic there has doubled in 10 years.

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Confusion With Construction Rule

OMB Hit With Questions

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

Surrounding Build America, Buy America Act

While the construction industry awaits the Biden administration’s final wording of its Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), contractors can study up on application of the rule. Meant to bolster the economy through the required use of domestically sourced construction materials, the rule is considered contradictory at best and confusing at worst.

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Proposed Rule earlier this year regarding the implementation of BABA.

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While IIJA earmarked more than $1.2 trillion for infrastructure projects, BABA imposed restrictions to all federally-funded infrastructure projects, regardless of whether they are funded by IIJA.

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CONTRACTOR TO BRING NUMEROUS UPGRADES TO ROUTE 37

People living in McLean, Va., and nearby communities are in an enviable situation. These upscale neighborhoods contain million-dollar homes, thriving job centers and the blue-ribbon schools of Fairfax County.

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SCOTUS RULES W. VA. PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION CAN PROCEED

The Supreme Court on July 27 cleared the way for construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline to proceed, granting an emergency request from backers of the project that has the support of Congress and the Biden administration..

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BALFOUR BEATTY WINS $36M PROJECT IN COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C.

Balfour Beatty was awarded an approximately $36 million contract on behalf of NCDOT to reconstruct the junction of state highways N.C. 87 and N.C. 11 near Sandyfield, which is northwest of Wilmington, N.C.

16 TENNESSEE TECH PLANS FACELIFT OF 1960S-ERA FOOTBALL STADIUM

Since 1966, Tucker Stadium has stood tall on the Tennessee Tech campus in Cookeville as countless student-athletes have taken to the Overall Field turf. The facility has been the home field of the school’s Golden Eagles football team.

20 SAFETY TIPS TO PROTECT WORKERS IN SUMMER HEAT

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

20 SAFEGUARD WORKS TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES DURING HEATWAVES

During the recent heat wave, Sentinel’s SafeGuard technology has been deployed to several organizations for proactive heat stress monitoring. Users of SafeGuard require a wearable sensor to be paired with their smartphone.

22 NASA BUILDING ITS FIRST NEW WIND TUNNEL IN 40 YEARS

The Virginian-Pilot, a news source based in Norfolk, recently reported that to test these concepts, particularly in regard to public and military safety, NASALangley is building its first new wind tunnel in more than 40 years.

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28 JCB N.A. COLLECTS MORE THAN 18,000 ITEMS FOR ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE

The event was led by a team of JCB interns, fostering the company’s culture of giving back and camaraderie. With the goal of collecting 1,500 items, their expectations were well surpassed with 18,000 total donations.

30 DESIGNING YOUR OWN CUSTOM WRAPS FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Dirty Graphix, a company specializing in custom vinyl wraps for heavy equipment, provides companies with unique branding and equipment protection solutions.

60 SEAA NAMES ITS 2023 PROJECT OF YEAR WINNERS

The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announced the winners of its 2023 Projects of the Year. Entries could be submitted in two categories: Structural and Miscellaneous Metals.

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88 DON STEWART JOINS JM WOOD AUCTION AS REGIONAL MANAGER

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People living in McLean, Va., and nearby communities are in an enviable situation. These upscale neighborhoods contain million-dollar homes, thriving job centers and the blue-ribbon schools of Fairfax County. But the residents also face some agonizing commutes along Route 7 in northern Virginia.

This busy thoroughfare is part of a corridor that runs from Leesburg to Tyson’s Corner, a bustling center of shopping and jobs. Along the way, Route 7 connects communities in two counties to fire stations, a mega church, seven other churches, a mosque, schools, government contractors and nearly unlimited shopping and restaurant destinations.

In 2019, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) began construction on a 7-mi. stretch of Route 7 to add an additional lane in each direction. The job is expected to be completed no later than July 31, 2024. The cost will be $314 million with Shirley Contracting as the lead contractor.

The task is a daunting one as Route 7 touches 36 homeowners associations. Cooperation has been the operative word as VDOT has held numerous public information, HOAand community meetings to gather local input.

Drivers experience severe bottlenecks during morning and evening commutes on this road, which has been a headache for travelers for some time. VDOT planners are looking to fix this corridor for travelers today and for the future. The road currently carries 52,000 vehicles per day with predictions for an increase to 86,000 by 2040.

Adding lanes to Route 7 is just one part of the complex project that will relieve congestion, improve safety and provide increased mobility for cyclists and pedestrians. In addition, project planners are coordinating with Washington Gas, which is making a $200 million upgrade to lines in the area.

Transportation Upgrades

The Route 7 project will touch the local communities in numerous ways beyond the

expansion of the corridor from four lanes to six lanes. The list of improvements made by Shirley Contracting and subcontractors include:

• Building 14 mi. of continuous shareduse paths along eastbound and westbound Route 7;

•Adding a pedestrian underpass at Colvin Run Mill Park for enhanced park access;

• Lengthening left- and right-turn lanes from Route 7 to many side streets along the

corridor and eliminating some median crossings for safety;

• Shifting Route 7 lanes away from Colvin Run Mill and enlarging a culvert under Carpers Farm Way;

• Replacing the existing Lewinsville Road intersection with a displaced left-turn intersection at McLean Bible Church;

• Widening Forestville Drive and Towlston Road to add southbound left- and

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SCOTUS Rules W. Va. Pipeline Construction Can Proceed

The Supreme Court on July 27 cleared the way for construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline to proceed, granting an emergency request from backers of the project that has the support of Congress and the Biden administration.

The justices agreed to lift lower court orders that froze construction of the project while legal challenges play out, CNN reported.

The Supreme Court’s order is a victory for West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who has championed the project and pushed for it during debt ceiling negotiations in June.

In the brief order, the court offered no extensive reasoning, and no dissents were noted.

Despite climate activists urging the Biden administration to stop approving fossil fuel projects like the Mountain Valley Pipeline, White House officials have been supportive of the pipeline since it was first introduced in Congress in 2022.

More recently, administration officials, including White House senior adviser John Podesta and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, voiced support this year for the pipeline’s approval.

The White House did not immediately return CNN’s request for comment on the Supreme Court allowing the pipeline to proceed.

The 300-mi.-long pipeline is designed to transport gas from West Virginia’s Marcellus and Utica shale areas to Virginia.Along the way, it would cross waterways and federal national forest lands, which is why it went through a complex environmental permitting process and led to multiple lawsuits.

The project has faced long delays, in part because several of the court challenges were upheld by the Virginia-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has repeatedly tossed the pipeline’s permits, citing environmental violations.

In June, however, members of Congress came together during the debt ceiling negotiations to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act, known as Section 324, mandating the completion of the pipeline and stripping jurisdiction of courts to hear challenges regarding federal approvals of the project. President Biden quickly signed it into law on June 3.

When it was revealed that Manchin’s pipeline provisions would be added to the debt limit bill, a White House official

told CNN it would make good on a compromise that the Biden administration and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer struck with Manchin in 2022 to secure his vote for the Inflation Reduction Act.

“The Supreme Court has spoken and this decision to let construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline move forward again is the correct one,” Manchin’s office said in a statement.

“I am relieved that the highest court in the land has upheld the law Congress passed and the president signed.”

Environmental groups such as the Wilderness Society argued that Congress had exceeded its authority in passing the law. On July 10, the appeals court entered an order freezing construction and agreed to expedite the case.

Backers of the pipeline had said that if they could not resume operations by July 26, they would be unable to put the pipeline into service by the end of the year.

A hearing in the case was scheduled for July 27 at the appeals court in Richmond, Va., where backers of the pipeline had planned to ask the court to dismiss appeals brought by the groups, which were expected to argue that Section 324 was unconstitutional.

Lawyers were midway through the hearing before the federal appeals court on the case when they learned of the Supreme Court’s order, which was briefly discussed. In court papers, lawyers for one of the environmental groups told the Supreme Court that Section 324 was “tailored to mandate victory” for the Mountain Valley pipeline and that Congress “cannot pick winners and losers in pending litigation by compelling finds or results.”

They also stressed the environmental concern for the pipeline which, they argued, forced “hundreds” of private landowners to go to court for eminent domain proceedings. They said the pipeline crosses terrain that is both “demanding and fragile” and at times climbs up steep “landslide-prone” mountains.

Supporters of the project countered in court papers that the appeals court did not have jurisdiction to consider the case because under Section 324 of the law all such challenges had been rendered moot. They also argued the law was constitutional.

The emergency application received the support of a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Manchin, who filed his own friend of the court brief in support of the enterprise, CNN reported.

U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar told the justices in court papers that Congress was “well within” its constitutional authority to pass the law and argued that the court of appeals lacked authority to stay the agency’s action in a move which “profoundly impaired” operation of the pipeline.  (Map courtesy of www.mountainvalleypipeline.info.)

BalfourBeattyWins$36MProjectinColumbusCounty,N.C.

Balfour Beatty was awarded an approximately $36 million contract on behalf of North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to reconstruct the junction of state highways N.C. 87 and N.C. 11 near Sandyfield, which is northwest of Wilmington, N.C. Once complete, the project will improve safety and mobility in Columbus County by shifting traffic onto a newly constructed bridge.

Balfour Beatty will build the gradeseparated interchange, which will carry N.C. 11 over N.C. 87 via a new bridge and construct on and off ramps to connect the two highways. The improvement project also will feature widened four-lanes in its vicinity.

“We are honored to continue our part-

nership with NCDOT in providing transformative transportation solutions across the state,” said Mark Johnnie, Balfour Beatty US Civils chief operating officer.

“This award is a true testament to Balfour Beatty’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence and leading expertise in the delivery of major highway and bridge improvement projects in our growing communities.”

“The Department is pleased to be working again with Balfour Beatty to deliver this much-needed project,” said Drew Cox NCDOT Division 6 engineer.

“This highway is an important corridor in southeastern North Carolina and a popular route to area beaches. The new interchange will vastly improve the safety, traffic flow and operation of this junc-

tion.”

The reconstruction of N.C. 87 and N.C. 11 is another highway and bridge project Balfour Beatty has been trusted to deliver on behalf of NCDOT and follows the company’s recent award to construct improvements to Interstate U.S. 70 between the Havelock Bypass and east of Thurman Road in Craven County. Balfour Beatty also is currently working to deliver NCDOT’s Harkers Island Bridge Replacement, U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass and U.S. 70 James City projects.

Construction is expected to begin this summer with anticipated completion by the summer of 2026.

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

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TennesseeTechPlans Facelift of 1960s-Era Football Stadium

Since 1966, Tucker Stadium has stood tall on the Tennessee Tech campus in Cookeville as countless studentathletes have taken to the Overall Field turf. Over the years, the facility has hosted championships and special events, and has been the home field of the school’s treasured Golden Eagles football team.

In mid-July, University President Phil Oldham took the stage at the Tennessee Tech Football Alumni Reunion and Golf Classic to officially confirm that after years of planning and fundraising, the time had finally arrived to give the aging facility a facelift.

“We’re building a new football stadium,” he announced to the excited gathering of Tennessee Tech alumni at the Leslie Town Centre. “It’s time to do something different with it. We’re going to rebuild the west side of Tucker Stadium. I’ll put it in football lingo — we’re 1st-and-goal on the 10-yard line and we just have to get it across the goal line.”

Following the stated plan to begin demolition on the west end of the old stadium in December, the process will then begin to give the facility a well-deserved facelift and provide Tennessee Tech’s supporters with new amenities to enhance the game day experience.

“Pardon the pun, but it’s a game-changer,” Oldham noted. “Fans are so vital to driving the success of an athletics program, especially football, and fans today have pretty high expectations for that fan experience at a game. They want nicer amenities, VIP-type seating, more options for concessions, and that’s what we intend to do.”

Among the details he revealed to the crowd were that the project’s design is currently in its final stages and the construction process will take approximately 18 to 20 months.

However, updating and enhancing Tucker Stadium is just part of the equation, according to the university’s sports information office. It will play a big part in driving fans to Cookeville and Tennessee Tech for events, but it also will stretch beyond the campus’ reach.

“[The improved stadium will have] a great impact on the university as a whole as it creates more enthusiasm, excitement, and school spirit,” Oldham explained. “It also impacts the community with a tremendous economic impact on the broader community of Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland.”

Although the cost of the upgrades has not been released, he said the investment into Tucker Stadium is an important one and another piece to the ever-growing, ever-changing landscape of Tennessee Tech as new buildings continue to rise on campus and drive the campus forward.

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Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers.

Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, construction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure.

To protect its workers from the extreme summer heat, Western Specialty Contractors manages a heat illness training program and a safety hotline for its employees.

As part of the program, training is provided to all employees and supervisors who work in high temperatures. Training topics include: how heat can affect the body, how to identify the signs and symptoms of various heat-related illnesses, and what to do if a co-worker is experiencing symptoms of a heat-related illness. Western also regulates the hotter environment by providing water and shade to workers and by having supervisors and safety managers monitor the heat index so that the proper protective measures can be taken.

“It is important particularly during the summer months that outdoor workers drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration, which is the primary cause of heat cramps and heat exhaustion,” said Cameron Samuel, assistant safety director at Western Specialty Contractors.

Samuel, who has training and experience managing the health and safety of outdoor workers, offers the following tips for preventing heatrelated illnesses on a construction job site:

water can make plain water more drinkable.

• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing made from natural materials such as cotton. Avoid wearing non-breathing synthetic clothing. Wear safety glasses with UV protection, sunscreen and brimmed hard hats.

• Gradually build up to heavy work. If possible, do the hardest work during the coolest time of the day. Workers who are suddenly exposed to working in a hot environment face additional hazards to their health and safety. New workers and those returning from time away need to be extra careful in making sure they stay hydrated.

•Take more breaks in extreme heat and humidity. Move to the shade or a cool area such as an air-conditioned building or car when possible but try not to go in and out of air conditioning too much as it will make it harder for you to adjust to the heat. Use cooling fans whenever possible.

• Select your lunch carefully. Junk food is high in fat and preservatives and will put a high caloric load on the digestive system. Try eating a bigger breakfast, so you’re not as hungry at lunch. Eat light lunches that include fruits, vegetables and salads.

• Keep an eye on your co-workers and be alert for signs of heat exhaustion. Early symptoms include lethargy, disorientation, stumbling, dropping tools, slurred speech or unresponsiveness. Heat stroke is a medical emergency requiring a 911 call and immediate cooling.

• Check your urine frequency and color throughout the day. Water intake is adequate when urine is clear or light yellow. When the desire to urinate is less than twice per day and/or you are producing a dark yellow urine, you may be dehydrated.

It is important particularly during the summer months that outdoor workers drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration, which is the primary cause of heat cramps and heat exhaustion, said Cameron Samuel, assistant safety director at Western Specialty Contractors.

• Drink water frequently and drink enough water that you never become thirsty. Drink water or other non-caffeinated, electrolytic beverages and make sure that your drinks are always cool, not room temperature. Adding a lemon slice to

By training employees on the early signs of heat exhaustion, taking the proper precautions, and employing tips like the ones listed above, outdoor workers can greatly reduce the risk of heat-related dangers.

For more information about Western Specialty Contractors, visit www.westernspecialtycontractors.com. 

SafeGuard Works to Protect Employees During Heatwaves

During the recent summer heat wave, Sentinel’s SafeGuard technology has been deployed to several organizations for proactive heat stress monitoring.

Users of SafeGuard require a wearable sensor to be paired with their smartphone, which then leverages validated physiological and environmental algorithms to compute actionable insights and alerts to workers and their “Guardians.” Such insights and alerts can include notice of dangerous estimated core body temperatures and levels of exertion, in addition to the automated calculation of work-to-rest ratios.

In an attempt to streamline deployment, Sentinel has been working with leading brands to offer cost-effective solutions for outdoor laborers exposed to high temperatures and heat. Sensor brands supported by SafeGuard include Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Polar, Kestrel, GreenTeg, RKI

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SafeGuard, often described as an intelligent guardian by its users, leverages intelligent guardian technology and commercial wearable sensors — such as fitness trackers — to provide real-time health and safety oversight of individuals in risk-laden environments.

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Instruments and Thermofisher Scientific, among others.

Sentinel’s SafeGuard has built on a foundation of more than six years and more than

$10 million of investment and collaboration from private and public entities, such as the DOD, DHS, DOI and private industry.

SafeGuard’s intelligent alerting and intuitive data presentation provide both workers and health and safety leaders with comprehensive, personalized and predictive protection. Sentinel has been working with both commercial and defense organizations to achieve its mission, which is to protect and enrich the lives of those at risk through intelligent guardian technology.

SafeGuard’s technology was recently featured by the Dallas Morning News and NBC’s Today Show as part of an ongoing pilot with Rogers-O’Brien across three construction projects. 

NASA Building Its First New Wind Tunnel in 40 Years

Flying cars. Space tourism. Safe reentry for astronauts coming back from Mars.

These technologies are still science fiction, but some will not be for much longer, according to Charles “Mike” Fremaux, the chief engineer for intelligent flight systems at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.

The Virginian-Pilot, a news source based in Norfolk, recently reported that to test these concepts, particularly in regard to public and military safety, NASA Langley is building its first new wind tunnel in more than 40 years.

NASA Flight Dynamic Research Facility (FDRF), a project Fremaux has been pursuing for 25 years, will replace two smaller wind tunnels that are more than 80 years old.

The center’s most recent and largest, the National Transonic Facility, was built in 1980.

“These facilities are really kind of tailormade for doing a lot of that work,” he said at a presentation at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center in Hampton in July. The talk was part of the most recent NASALangley’s Sigma Series community lecture.

“That’s not our traditional wheelhouse,” Fremaux added. “We haven’t tested anything with a propeller on it in decades.”

That is because many new craft will depend on electric vertical takeoff and landing, or “eVTOL” technology. With likely dozens or even hundreds of private vehicles in the airways in the near future research is needed to understand how such vehicles will react in real-world conditions.

Fremaux expects some of these technologies will likely be mainstream by 2040.

The $43.2 million federal government contract to design and build the 25,000-sq.ft. FDRF facility was awarded to BLHarbert International, a construction company based in Birmingham, Ala. The groundbreaking for the new wind tunnel was held last August; it is expected to open in early 2025, according to the Virginian-Pilot.

The 130-ft.-tall wind tunnel is quite a bit bigger than the test facilities it is replacing, Fremaux said: The 12-ft.-tall Low-Speed Spin Tunnel was built in 1939 and the Vertical Spin Tunnel, at 20 ft. high, was constructed a year later. Each was used by NASA aeronautic researchers to reduce the design risk of countless aircraft.

New Wind Tunnel to Give NASA Langley Much More Capability

The new FDRF is designed to provide scientists and engineers with a highly versatile and cost-effective vertical wind tunnel that will have significantly greater capability than the two existing tunnels it is replacing, according to NASA Langley, while greatly reducing the maintenance and operating

costs.

These new capabilities include increased dynamic pressure, increased Reynolds numbers and less free-stream turbulence — all of which will enable NASA and industry partners to study the flow of air traveling around aerospace vehicles more detailed than before.

The new facility also will play a key role in testing the next generation of aviation.

The FDRF will help with efforts in sustainable aviation as NASAAeronautics continues to make progress on achieving its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, as well as developments inAdvancedAir Mobility and experimental aircraft.

“What we’re going to do with this facility is literally change the world,” said Clayton Turner, director of NASALangley Research Center. “The humble spirit of our researchers and this effort will allow us to reach for new heights, to reveal the unknown, for the betterment of humankind.”

The wind tunnel is the next large project in NASA Langley’s facility revitalization master plan, which was developed to honor Langley’s commitments to transformation, providing world-class research and reducing old infrastructure.

FDRF to Support Exploration of Solar System

One project Fremaux worked on using NASA Langley’s other wind tunnels — there are currently around 16 operating at the southeast Virginia complex — was the Stardust Mission in 2006, the first spacecraft to bring back material from outside the moon’s orbit.

Without parachute technology developed at NASA Langley, it would not have been possible to recover samples from that mission, he added.

Now, along with testing the next generation of commercial, earthbound aviation, the FDRF will provide experimental support for entry, descent and landing of missions returning from the moon and Mars, as well as exploration of the planet Venus and Titan, the largest of Saturn’s moons.

Its research will support human space exploration, contributing to the possibility of safe landing and reentry on a human mission to Mars.

In addition, the new facility’s research will be similar to some NASA Langley has performed for nearly 100 years as public and private air traffic went from hard-to-imagine to hard-to-imagine-life-without, Fremaux

told the Virginian-Pilot.

The tunnel will provide safeguards not just for the public, he explained during the recent Sigma Series lecture, but for the technicians who work there.

“How are the models going to be launched and retrieved?” asked audience member Ronald Hermansderfer, referring to small, free-flying scale models.

“The plan is to do that just like we do now: A very skilled technician is going to launch the models by hand. That’s not a joke,” Fremaux answered in response to murmurs from the audience. “That’s true, and we have one right here, now retired, who did it for many years. So, I know that was a loaded question.”

He recognized Hermansderfer, who worked at the center as a technician from 1983 to 2002. During his time there, his job was dangerous: If someone opened the wrong door elsewhere in the facility, affecting the pressure differential, a technician could be sucked into the wind tunnel while launching a model.

Fremaux assured the lecture’s audience that the FDRF’s new system will have a pressure equalization system. 

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An artist’s rendering of the Flight Dynamics Research Facility. The facility houses a unique test section that will combine the capability of two older wind tunnels.

Tucker Stadium Will Have Its First Major OverhaulinDecades

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you’re dying,” added Oldham. “There’s really not an alternative here. You have to keep pushing forward. Yes, these things are challenging, but you meet them and get the people around you to support you and make it happen.

While it is not the first improvement to Tucker Stadium, it is the first major construction project to the facility since the early 1970s.

Artificial turf was added in 1970, with replacements coming in 1980, 1994, 2007 and 2021, and a seating expansion took place in 1971 — one year before the Golden Eagles stood as one of the top NCAA College Division teams in the country as the 1972 squad reached the Grantland Rice Bowl.

New field lights were added in 2008 to bring the facility up to television broadcast standards, followed by an update to the press box in 2009, and a 100-ft.-wide by 50-ft.-high Daktronics videoboard — one of the largest in the Football Championship Subdivision — added behind the South end zone in 2018.

Of course, a renewed Tucker Stadium is not the only athletics project in progress. Fundraising also continues for Tennessee Tech’s Football Operations Center, planned to be constructed behind Tech Softball Field next to the school’s Athletic Performance Center.

The university’s alumni and the Cookeville community — through donations and support — have helped transform these developments from lines on a blueprint into reality.

“It’s really exciting to see everyone come together,” said Oldham. “That’s probably the greatest success of all. It usually starts off kind of slow and sluggish, and there’s always some critics and naysayers that say, ‘I don’t think you can do it.’ It almost invariably picks up momentum and everyone gets excited about it. I think we’re at that point right now.”

For the nearly 60-year-old venue, the project represents a whole new lease on life — an opportunity to keep standing and create more legends, while offering something new for the program and its followers.

“Sixty years at Tucker Stadium is a lot of history and a lot of you helped build that legacy, that history,” Oldham told the football alumni.

Specifically, Oldham spoke of the family of the late Ottis Phillips, a Tech football alum and community leader that helped spearhead the effort.

“Ottis and his family mean a lot to [the athletics program] and the Tennessee Tech football family,” Oldham noted. “Ottis stepped up early and was absolutely convinced we had everything in place, and we could do this. We met multiple times, and he was a great inspiration to me as I know he was to many of you. We owe it to him and everybody else to get these projects done and I appreciate all the help you have [given] to make this happen.” 

Atlantic & SouthernAcquires Assets of Pinnacle Cranes

Atlantic & Southern Equipment, an eight location Link-Belt Crane, Magni Telehandler, Manitex Crane and AGCO dealer serving Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, the Florida Panhandle and North Carolina, has entered into an agreement to acquire the operating assets of Pinnacle Cranes.

The acquisition of Pinnacle Cranes, a Top 5 Link-Belt Dealer located in Charlotte, N.C., serving the North Carolina and South Carolina markets, took place on July 28, 2023.

Pinnacle is a perennial market leader providing full service and a one-stop solution for new / used crane sales and bare rentals. Pinnacle has an industry proven experienced management team and a strong reputation for providing exceptional parts availability and service performance, said Steve Evans, president.

“Atlantic & Southern Equipment and PinnacleCraneshavetheuniqueopportunity to build upon our many similarities.We both

are Top 5 Link-Belt Dealers, which provide exceptional parts and service, employ highly trained personnel and have strong, longstanding relationships with our customers and manufacturers.

“This is an exciting opportunity for all employees as we expand our business into a contiguous territory incorporating one exceptional company with another. Over the past 21 yearsAtlantic & Southern has grown from a single crane distributorship in Atlanta, Ga., to having multiple locations throughout the southeast,” Evans said.

Thirteen years ago, Atlantic & Southern Equipment expanded its business to include agriculture equipment and now has stores in Tifton, Ga., Dothan, Ala., Goldsboro, N.C., and most recently Williamston, N.C. Atlantic & Southern Equipment and Pinnacle Cranes look forward to the opportunity of “Helping the South Grow.” 

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Pinnacle Cranes’ Midland, N.C., location is now a branch of Atlantic & Southern Equipment.

The North Carolina facility continues to be a full-service branch for manufactures such as Link-Belt Cranes, Manitex Cranes, Magni Telehandlers and others.

Atlantic & Southern Equipment’s corporate headquarters is located in Lake City, Ga.

NEW & USED IRON

JCB NorthAmerica Collects More Than 18,000 Items for Its Annual Food Drive

With the goal of collecting 1,500 items, expectations were well surpassed with 18,000 total donations.

JCB recently held its annual food drive event, named “The Big Dunk,” benefitting America’s Second Harvest Food Bank.

The event was led by a team of JCB interns, fostering the company’s culture of giving back and camaraderie. With the goal of collecting 1,500 items, their expectations were well surpassed with 18,000 total donations.

This year saw the introduction of a friendly competition to boost employee engagement and contribute to the food drive’s success. Each JCB executive was given a box to fill with donations of non-perishable goods. In the end, the executive with the least number of items in their box was dunked into the water tank, while the one with the most was allowed to choose an intern to also be dunked.

“We’re extremely proud of The Big Dunk food drive’s success, the generosity of our employees and the hard work put in by our interns to make it happen,” said Richard FoxMarrs, president and CEO of JCB North America. “This event exemplifies the heart of JCB’s culture, which values community, and good, healthy competition. The food drive not only allows us to give back in a meaningful way, but it also serves as a team-building opportunity for our summer interns, providing a real-world opportunity for them to learn the importance of teamwork, leadership and social responsibility in the workplace.”

“Our goal was to work efficiently as a team and give back to the community that is taking care of us while we are here for the summer and away from our families,” said Hailey Medlin, marketing intern at JCB North America. “The Savannah community has become our temporary home and we’re glad to be actively involved in giving back to this community, particularly with this record setting campaign.”

For more information, visit www.jcb.com.

DesigningYour Own Custom Wraps for Heavy Equipment

Dirty Graphix, a company specializing in custom vinyl wraps for heavy equipment, provides companies with unique branding and equipment protection solutions. While the concept of wrapping equipment is certainly not new, the way in which Dirty Graphix operates, and the product and experience it provides customers, is an industry first, according to the company.

History of Dirty Graphix

Dirty Graphix was founded by Ty Ciolkosz, in 2021. After owning and operating a successful landscaping and concrete business for more than 20 years, his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the industry pushed him in a new direction — custom heavy equipment wraps.

“I know firsthand the vital role branding plays in maintaining a successful business,” said Ciolkosz. “Where some might see this aspect of owning a business as a challenge, I saw an opportunity to take my company to the next level. I began wrapping my own equipment, and quickly realized the value it brought to my bottom line.”

Based in Minnesota, Ciolkosz has built a team to handle the day-to-day operations, graphic design, marketing, printing and worldwide shipping. While Dirty Graphix is relatively new to the heavy equipment industry, it is evolving. Dirty Graphix currently makes equipment wrap kits for skid steers, mini-excavators and mini-skids for a variety of makes and models.

What Sets Dirty Graphix Apart

Dirty Graphix sets itself apart in several ways. The material used for its wraps is four times thicker than average wrap material. Ciolkosz chose a material that is 16 millimeters thick and is designed to hold up in rugged conditions.

Dirty Graphix wraps are made to be installed by anyone. There is no need to have a wrap installed by a professional. Wrap kits come in pieces that are pre-cut to fit the customer’s exact machine, and with an installation guide. This allows customers to purchase wraps online and have them shipped to anywhere in the world.

Dirty Graphix is the only wrap company for heavy equipment where customers can design their wrap online, according to the company. Customers select the make and model of equipment, choose one of the many fully customizable stock designs and use the Dirty Graphix online customizer to make it their own.

The online customizer allows customers to change all colors within the design; add and place logos and custom text; and upload personal logos and designate their placement.Additionally, customers have a variety

of coverage and finish options. All changes are seen in real time.

Once a customer places an order, they receive a mockup of their wrap. This gives the customer a chance to make any final adjustments. Customers will then receive their wrap within 10 to 14 business days of placing the order.

This gives equipment owners an opportunity to increase their brand visibility and attract new business. Being able to carry over branding right onto the piece of equipment is effective.

Troy Hunt of Excavate With Apex details the impact his wrap has had in just a few short months.

“I am shocked at the number of conversations the wrap has stirred up,” said Hunt. “I’ve had people stop at gas pumps, job sites, in traffic as out the window about the wrap and my machine. That has now led to conversations resulting in paid jobs. I am a big fan of modifying anything I possess, and this wrap has been the perfect product to separate me and showcase my individual style. It protects the factory paint while doubling as a moving advertisement.”

Overcoming Obstacles

When Ciolkosz first started Dirty Graphix, he knew there would be many challenges. He knew that the concepts

behind Dirty Graphix have not been tackled before because the process is far from simple. For insight, approximately 60 hours goes into each piece of equipment that Dirty Graphix makes a wrap kit for.

He receives calls asking for the templates he has created because others are not willing to put in the time needed to make them, or do not have the resources to do so. These templates are not for sale. This makes adding new makes and models a tedious task but doing so is always a top priority for Dirty Graphix.

Dirty Graphix has put its wraps to the test in many conditions and have performed specific durability tests to document how they hold up. Additionally, Dirty Graphix has countless testimonies attesting to durability and ease of installation.

“The team at Dirty Graphix is top notch from the initial design process to the quick delivery of its products. The quality of the graphics is something that we trust to hold up in the ever-changing elements of northeast Ohio. We would highly recommend this product to anyone looking to stand out,” said Josh J. of Lamphear’s Lawn Service.

“Dirty Graphix has been a game changer for my business. Not only do I get compliments on the way the wrap looks, I also get business leads because my logo really stands out on the side of my machine. The wrap itself was simple to install, and durable is an understatement. I've put a lot of hours on my skiddy since it's been wrapped, and it is still protecting my machine and looking in near perfect condition,” said Joe S. of Siteworks Solutions.

Future of Dirty Graphix

Dirty Graphix is continually working on adding new makes and models of heavy equipment to increase accessibility for equipment owners. The company also is expanding its network by working with many equipment dealers and key industry leaders and have some exciting things in the works.

After a successful cameo at ConExpo 2023, wrapping equipment for the Diesel Brothers and Sparks Motor Company, there are plans to attend more expos this year, specifically this year's Equip Expo in Louisville to showcase its wraps and online customizer.

“The growth, support and success we have seen this past year has been humbling,” said Ciolkosz. “I’m excited for everything that we have in the works, and ability to share my passion with the heavy equipment industry. Stay tuned for what’s next.”

For more information, visit dirtygraphix.com. 

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Custom SANY excavator wrap for The Diesel Brothers and Sparks Motor Company featured at ConExpo 2023.

Dirty Graphix photo Matching equipment wraps for Sanco Equipment’s rental fleet.

Dirty Graphix photo Ty Ciolkosz, owner/president of Dirty Graphix.

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Enhance Rental Fleets With Hamm Rollers, Compactors

At the start of 2023, Hamm expanded its range of compact rollers to include eight fully electric models that compact without producing any local emissions. This means that Hamm offers more than 40 compact tandem rollers in the HD CompactLine as allrounders for asphalt and landscape gardening.

For earthworks, the new HC CompactLine series has included five powerful, small compactors in the range since 2022. Both series are predestined for machine rental because they are so versatile and easy to handle, according to Hamm.

Electric Rollers in Demand for Rental Fleets

The CompactLine rollers from Hamm have been a firmly established part of the product range of many rental companies for years. Well-known in the market, popular with customers and robust in operation, they

have everything that the rental market needs. This also applies to the new electric models. Since the electric rollers were first presented at bauma 2022, Hamm has experienced huge demand for these machines, especially from the rental sector. Currently, rental fleets support many construction companies working on specific projects that require machines that do not release local emissions.Alongside this, the share of electrically driven compact rollers also will continue to grow, partly due to legal requirements and partly to the commitments made voluntarily by builders and construction companies.

Compact Proportions, Good Handling, Great Gradeability

Not just the electric models, but all the other tandem rollers and compactors in the CompactLine have a very compact design. Its three-point articulation ensures good handling. It delivers quality and safety by ensur-

ing high driving stability and even weight distribution on both axles. In asphalt construction, this results in level surfaces without undulation formation, and a high level of safety against overturning when cornering, the manufacturer said.

The main advantages for earthworks are the directional stability and effective shock absorption. This enables the compactors to compact safely on uneven terrain. Off-road, these small compactors also impress with their high ground clearance and gradeability — they can handle gradients of 60 percent and more. With a length of approximately 14.4 ft., the H 70i also is the shortest compactor in this weight class.

Easy to Use

Drivers can immediately operate compact rollers from Hamm correctly without any need for an induction. It is particularly important to have a clear view and easy access to

the few buttons on the dashboard, which is very similar in design for the tandem rollers and the compactors. Clear, language-neutral and logically arranged symbols prevent operator errors — even in the dark, because there are luminous buttons to help with orientation.

The ergonomically optimized workstations ensure good visibility, and drivers can adjust the seat to their height and weight very easily.

Diverse Models, Compaction

Hamm offers a wide range of models in the HD CompactLine series. There are tandem rollers with vibrating roller drums or oscillation drums (VV and VO respectively), combination rollers (VT) and a pneumatic-tire roller (TT). The operating weights of the HD 8 – HD 14(i) range from 1.6 to 5 tons. They cover drum widths from 31.5 to 55 in. The

One Li-ion battery (capacity 23 kWh) provides the electric rollers in the HD CompactLine from Hamm with enough power for a typical working day.

The HC 50i and HC 70i in the CompactLine from Hamm have highly compact dimensions. From their seat, the driver has a perfect overview of the machine and the construction site.

Hamm HD+ Rollers Now ‘Digital Ready’

The HD+ series from Hamm is expanding by six new roller models for asphalt construction with operating weights of 7.7 and 8.8 tons: The HD+ 70 and HD+ 80 models meet the requirements of exhaust emissions category UN ECE R96 (EPA Tier III). Hamm fits the HD+ 70i and HD+ 80i (EPATier IV/EU Stage V) models with the Easy Drive operating concept as standard.

Like all the other Tier IV4/Stage V machines of the HD+ series, they are “digital ready.” That means they have the necessary interfaces for use with digital applications.

New Models for Tier III Markets

The new HD+ 70 and HD+ 80 models have a 55.4 kW engine. These tandem rollers from Hamm are available as vibration, oscillation or combination rollers. They compact very economically and provide the same driving and handling characteristics as the heavier rollers in this series, according to the manufacturer.

Due to their compact proportions, all six models maneuver with ease even in tight construction sites.

Easy Drive Now for 7.7-, 8.8-Ton Class

The Easy Drive operating concept also is now available in the 7.7 and 8.8 ton class of the HD+ series. From summer 2023, it will be fitted as standard on the HD+ 70i and HD+ 80i (EPATier IV/EU Stage V) models from Hamm. This means ergonomics and operator comfort have been elevated to a new level in these machines too.

‘Digital Ready’ In All Weight Classes

Hamm was quick to recognize the opportunities for digitalization to increase compaction quality. That’s why the manufacturer has provided the various series with the interfaces required to connect telematics systems and fleet management systems, as well as Smart Doc, the app for compaction control and compaction documentation.

In the HD+ series, all models with EPA Tier IV/EU Stage V-compliant with engines, i.e. including the HD+ 70i and HD+ 80i, will now feature such interfaces. This means there are models with digital interfaces available in every weight class.

Smart Doc: Self-Monitoring, Quality Increase

The free Smart Doc app is just one additional feature available for the HD+ series. This uses Bluetooth to transmit the roller’s relevant operating data via an interface to a smartphone or tablet. The operator can see on the end device how the compaction is progressing in real time. In the process, the app links the machine data with the GNSS position.

The Smart Receiver, which is adjusted specifically to the system, provides precise location information. The Smart Doc app also uses the data to produce compaction reports in PDF format. This makes it suitable for selfmonitoring as well as for continuous compaction control (CCC).

From autumn 2023, Smart Doc also will be able to bundle together the data from every roller on a single construction site.

This means that every connected device on a construction site will be able to

display the overall compaction achieved by the team. The construction management team also can follow the result in real time. This increases not only efficiency but also quality, the manufacturer said.

High Level of Efficiency, Availability Via Telematics

There is even more potential for efficiency in the form of the John Deere Operations Center for construction machines, the central platform for digital solutions from Wirtgen Group. The Operations Center can be used to manage entire construction sites — incorporating planning, monitoring, maintenance and analysis. This helps roller operators to perform maintenance and diagnostic tasks and provides targeted analyses of operating/user behavior. Routine maintenance ultimately increases the availability of the rollers. At the same time, this avoids unscheduled downtimes that are often associated with transport costs and organizational work.

New Chip Spreaders

With its new line spreaders and disc spreaders, Hamm presents practical solutions for spreading asphalt surface courses. The line spreaders create a uniform spreading pattern, in which the spreading width is set precisely and maintained. The spreading quantity is regulated depending on the working speed and is itself constant when driving more quickly or when tilting. All spreaders can be installed and dismantled easily using a quick coupling.

For more information, visit www.wirtgen-group.com. 

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Asphalt Pavement Industry Meetsfor First-EverTheRoadForwardSummit

A group of 75 asphalt pavement industry leaders hyper-focused on reaching net zero collaborated on how to do just that on July 12 and 13.

Building on the momentum generated during the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s Midyear Meeting in Kansas City, Mo., they engaged in presentations and breakout group discussions at the first gathering of its kind: The Road Forward Summit.

The summit was crafted aroundThe Road Forward goals, which aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions in asphalt pavement production and construction by 2050, leveraging advances in clean energy and industryspecific technologies. Those include pavement design, material inputs, plant operations, equipment, trucking and maintenance.

“This summit was designed to take the foundation that was built with The Road Forward and strategically determine the next steps needed to move the entire industry forward,” said organizer Richard Willis, NAPA’s vice president for engineering, research and technology.

The Road Forward partnerships kicked off in May 2023 with two inaugural partners: Peckham Industries and Cargill Asphalt Solutions. Representatives of both companies attended The Road Forward Summit and provided commentary on what they experienced.

“As an asphalt mix producer, Peckham is excited to see the continued efforts to make The Road Forward accessible to all contractors across the country,” said Will Hadeka, general manager of Peckham. “The collaboration that The Road Forward provides will be key in driving innovative solutions on our journey to a net zero future.”

Dan Staebell, asphalt solutions business development manager of Cargill, added, “The Road Forward Summit was unlike any NAPA experience I have had. The synergy created by having producers, suppliers and agencies together brainstorming solutions to help advance our industry’s sustainability goals is a step we needed, and one Cargill fully

supports. I’m really looking forward to seeing the action plan built from the ideas that were generated at the summit.”

Partners Continue to Invest in The Road Forward

In its first year, 2022, two dozen partners signed on to support The Road Forward. Every one of those first-year supporters renewed their commitment in 2023 to continue their financial and intellectual support of The Road Forward. They are:

• Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC

• Astec Industries

• bp

• Cargill Asphalt Solutions

• Colas USA

• Construction Partners Inc.

• CRH Americas Materials

• Dow

• Earthwave Technologies Inc.

• Gallagher Asphalt Corp.

• Granite Construction

• Holcim US

• Ingevity

• Kokosing Materials Inc.

• Kraton Corporation

• Lindy Paving

• M.U.C. Holdings LLC

• Peckham Industries Inc.

• Summit Materials

• Surface Tech LLC

• Teichert Materials

• Vinci Construction USA

• Volvo Construction Equipment

• Wirtgen America Inc.

With six new partners enrolled so far in 2023, a total of 30 NAPA member companies are directly engaging with the challenges and opportunities of reaching net zero.

See the plan and all current partners at AsphaltPavement.org/Forward. New partners are welcome until Aug. 1, when the 2023 partner cycle will close. 

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BOMAG Names New NationalAccounts

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Blanchard Machinery

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Signalingthegrowingimportanceof the rental sales channel to the equipment manufacturer, BOMAG Americas announced a new national accounts manager plus four recent additions to its regional rental sales manager (RSM) team.

Having a sales manager dedicated to national and larger regional rental chains plus RSMs serving smaller territoriesallowsBOMAGtoenhancethe level of sales support it offers to light equipment rental customers and its industrial manufacturer representatives (IMRs).

Jon Roebuck has been elevated to national accounts manager of BOMAG’s rental channel, while four otherrentalindustryveteranscoverterritoriesspanningfromtheMid-Atlantic to the Northwest and include:

• Jacob “Jake” Vaughn as the new Mid-Atlantic rental sales manager

• Pamela “Pam” Makela as the new Southeast rental sales manager

• Brandon Davidson as the new Southwest rental sales manager

• Jack Halsey as the new Northwest rental sales manager

“Weareexcitedtoaddthesetalented and experienced salespeople to the BOMAG family. They add decades of equipment experience and a wealth of rental sales channel knowledge to the team,” said Tom Watson, director of sales, rental channel of BOMAG Americas.

“Reducing the size of our key territories will give BOMAG the opportunity to deliver a deeper level of support to our rental customers and IMRs, as will reassigning Jon to support these local teams with larger rental chains throughout North America. This, in turn, will allow those companies to help their customers get the most from

thebroadruggedandreliableBOMAG light equipment line.”

New National Accounts Focus

Roebuck now serves as the new national accounts manager, rental channel, transitioning from the Southeast rental sales manager, where he spent the last four years.

Roebuck has nine years of sales experience with BOMAG, previously also working inside sales and as the sales administration manager, giving him vast experience on the entire BOMAGequipmentline.Thisexpanded position gives national and larger regionalrentalchainsthroughoutNorth America, such as United, Sunbelt and H&E,apersonatBOMAGsolelydedicated to the special needs of larger rental companies. Roebuck also will support the regional RSMs in working with the local stores of these rental chains.

“Having the national accounts manager gives rental chains a direct line to someone at BOMAG to help meet the unique opportunities and needs associated with these larger companies. It also presents opportunities for voice of

customer feedback to address product needs for the rental industry,” said Roebuck.

Mid-Atlantic Region

Vaughn is the new Mid-Atlantic rental sales manager, covering Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.

Vaughn brings to BOMAG Americasawealthofrentalsaleschannel experience, beginning his career workingforanindependentrentalstore in Winchester, Ky, during high school. He also has worked for large rental chain companies and has owned an exterior cleaning business, giving him rental supply and customer experiences.

“I am a big advocate for the rental industry,andIlookforwardtobuilding relationships with my customers,” said Vaughn.

Southeast Region

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GOMACOAnnouncesStuartHemmings as GM of GOMACO International Ltd.

Stuart Hemmings has been named the new general manager of GOMACO International Ltd. The appointment was made by Kent Godbersen, GOMACO’s vice president of worldwide sales and marketing.

Godbersen also announced the retirement of Rory Keogh, GOMACO International Ltd.’s managing director. Keogh had been with the company for 37 years before his retirement the end of last year.

“It was a difficult announcement to make, but Rory informed me he was retiring after 37 years with GOMACO,” Godbersen said. “We can’t thank Rory enough for all he has done to promote GOMACO and concrete slipform paving technology. He has spent his career traveling the world selling our products, and spending time away from his family to be an ambassador for GOMACO.”

Hemmings had spent the first 25 years of his career working in various logistical, warehousing, and management roles in the United Kingdom before joining GOMACO International Ltd. in January 2019 as the parts manager. In early 2022, he was promoted to commercial manager. Effective Jan. 1, 2023, Hemmings is the new general manager.

“Stuart has spent the last three years working closely with Rory, learning about GOMACO equipment, as well as the sales and service aspect to best aid our international customers,” Godbersen said. “I am confident he will lead

GOMACO International Ltd. and we look forward to introducing him to the European market, as well as the many other countries covered by Ltd.”

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

GOMACOAppoints Brad Zobel as New SalesManagerofUnitedStates,Canada

Brad Zobel has been named GOMACO’s new sales manager of the United States and Canada.

The appointment was made by Kent Godbersen, GOMACO’s vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. He replaces Bob Leonard who has retired after 43 years of service to GOMACO.

Zobel’s responsibilities will include working closely with GOMACO’s dealer personnel, customers and GOMACO district representative on all activities related to machine sales.

Zobel has been with GOMACO since 1986 when he joined the sales department. In 1991, he was promoted to sales coordinator assisting distributors and customers with machine applications, pricing, quotations and machine deliveries.

Zobel was the recipient of GOMACO’s highest honor, the H.W. Godbersen Award, in 2021.

“Brad is a great replacement for Bob Leonard,” Godbersen said. “Brad and Bob have worked together closely throughout their careers at GOMACO and I anticipate this transition will be seamless. Brad is already very familiar with our sales process, our distributor personnel and our customers and he relates well to all of them.”

For more information, visit www.gomaco.com.

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BOMAGPromotes Roebuck,Adds Four to Regional Rental Sales Mgmt.Team

BOMAG from page 38

Southeast rental sales manager, Makela returns to BOMAG with broad sales and procurement experience spanning the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and construction industries. Her knowledge of BOMAG equipment plus close proximity to the BOMAG factory affords her the unique ability to assist the IMRs and rental companies in this territory select and stock the right mix of light equipment for their markets.

“I relish the opportunity to work with BOMAG rental sales channel customers to help grow their businesses and, in turn, BOMAG’s market share. I see tremendous growth opportunity throughout the region, especially with the building taking place in Florida and North Carolina,” said Makela.

Southwest Region

Davidson brings 17 years of rental industry experience to BOMAG and the Southwest region, which includes

Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and New Mexico. With a previous work history of more than 10 years spent with another light equipment manufacturer, Davidson knows compaction.

As RSM for BOMAG, he will work closely with independent and chain rental companies within the territory to grow and develop the customer base.

“There are tremendous opportunities throughout this territory— commercial, private and road building — coinciding with its population growth. BOMAG is a known brand in this region with great name recognition that will lead to excellent opportunities for rental companies to grow their business with our equipment,” he said.

Northwest Region

Wearing “shop guy” as a badge of honor, Halsey offers nearly 30 years rental experience through his time with Baretto Mfg. He worked his way up from shop assembly to sales develop-

ment and management of the company’s East Coast region.

As Northwest rental sales manager, Halsey returns to his home roots with a field office centrally located to cover the states of Colorado, Utah,Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Charged with growing the market for BOMAG in this region, he looks forward to working with rental companies and helping them select the right mix of light equipment for their individual markets and maximize return on investment.

“BOMAG is known for supplying quality equipment and paying close attention to design details, much like my previous company. I love the equipment business and look forward to meeting with customers face-to-face and helping grow their businesses,” said Halsey.

For more information, visit www.bomag.com/us-en. 

Small Tandem Rollers, Compactors From Hamm Make Perfect Rental Machines

RENTAL from page 33

fully electric rollers from Hamm can be recognized by the “e” in the model designation. The HD 10e (drum width: 39 in.) weighs 2.75 tons, whereas the HD 12e (drum width: 47 in.) brings 3 tons to the construction site. The HD 10e and HD 12e electric models are available with two vibrating roller drums (VV), with one vibrating roller drum and one oscillation drum (VO) and as a combination roller with vibration (VT) or oscillation (OT).

In the small compactor segment, Hamm offers models with smooth or padfoot drums as well as two-piece padfoot shells. The HC 70i also is available with a VIO drum. It can compact with either vibration or oscillation, which allows it to cover an enormous range of applications.

Special Rental Options

The numerous options for the HD CompactLine include several that are especially well-suited to rental. These

include drum edge lighting, a ROPS cab and chip spreaders for the larger models. For the compactors, for example, LED lighting and a telematics interface to the John Deere Operations Center are available for efficient fleet and service management.

Economical Engine

The 30-plus tandem rollers in the HD CompactLine series with combustion engines operate with fuel-efficient power units from Kubota complying with Tier III (UN ECE R96) or EPA Tier IV/EU Stage V. The compactors in the HC CompactLine meet the requirements of EPATier IV/EU Stage V with their 55.4 kW engines.

All compact rollers can be operated either with diesel or with HVO fuel. In addition, there is an automatic engine stop for the tandem rollers and compactors. This switches off the engine automatically if the machine is at a standstill for an extended period of time, thereby saving fuel. This reduces

the number of operating hours, cuts wear and tear on the power units, and increases the resale value.

Another plus point of the compact machines from Hamm is the thoughtfully designed maintenance concept. The few maintenance points are easily accessible, and all points for daily maintenance are conveniently located on one side of the engine.

Electric Rollers With Power

The eight electric rollers have a Liion battery with a capacity of 23 kWh, which provides the power for the travel, steering and vibration or oscillation drives via a 48-V system. Staff do not require any specialist training or qualifications to operate it. They are charged via a rapid-charge plug (400V, CEE) or a plug with an earthed adapter (230 V). It takes about 4 hours to charge from 0 percent to 100 percent with the rapidcharge plug.

For more information, visit www.wirtgen-group.com. 

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Rosco Introduces New 13 kW Electric Maximizer 2 Distributor

Rosco, a LeeBoy company, displayed the new electric Maximizer 2 Distributor at ConExpo 2023. The machine is designed to give users consistent, reliable heat for spraying emulsion, but also do so in a way that helps contractors reduce their carbon footprint.

“We wanted to take the proven performance of our Maximizer 2 Distributor and enhance it for current and future market demand,” Chris Broome, senior product manager at LeeBoy said. “A lot of what you see on the Electric Maximizer 2 is a result of the proven performance the industry is familiar with, engineered for electric heating.”

The Electric Maximizer 2 features a 13 kW generator that powers two 6,000 Watt heating elements that maintain the heat of the material inside the tank. The machine does not require an additional battery, and has proven performance with the generator that is being used as it is the same generator featured in the LeeBoy 8520 asphalt pavers.

“This machine was specifically designed to reduce the use of diesel and help contractors lower their carbon footprint,” Broome said. “We are taking power off of the engine and converting it into electricity for the two heating elements.”

Flameless, Reliable Heat = Improved Productivity

Not only is this flameless heat reliable, it will also help contractors improve their productivity each day, the manufacturer said.

“With flame type burners, whether they’re propane or diesel, you can’t heat while you’re driving and one of the big bonuses with the Electric Maximizer 2 is you’ll be able to run the generator to heat or maintain heat while you’re driving to the job site,”

Broome said. “This will all but eliminate the downtime needed to heat material once you’ve arrived at the job site.”

Once the truck is powered off for the night, the machine is plugged into 240 VAC (50 Amp) single phase shop power. The electric elements will maintain material temperature without the use of diesel.

“The material temperature is thermostatically controlled so it’s only heating when it needs to, keeping the material at the target temperature at all times,” Broome said.

Electric Max 2 Asphalt Distributor

• 12 ft. fully circulating folding spray bar

• 13 kW generator powering two 6KW heating elements

• Maintains heat during travel, overnight and on the job

• 77.7K BTU oil cooler

• On-board heat control panel

• Automatic in-cab controls

• 400 gallons per minute Viking asphalt pump

• Enviro-Flush clean out system

• Accurate application regardless of spray bar width or speed

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

The Electric Maximizer 2 features a 13 kW generator that powers two 6,000 Watt heating elements that maintain the heat of the material inside the tank.

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HL=Heavy-Lift

Experts Give Preventative Maintenance Tips for Backhoes

Preventive maintenance “is a very broad term,” said George MacIntyre, product manager at ConExpo-Con/AGG exhibitor Case Construction Equipment.

“It can be as formal as the critical practice of performing regular service, as prescribed by the manufacturer of the machine, throughout the machine’s life. Or it can be as simple as the daily walkaround you do of the machine at the beginning and end of each day to identify any potential issues that may impede safe and efficient operation.”

Preventive maintenance is routine/scheduled maintenance of machines done “to keep them running reliably to prevent premature costly unplanned downtime,” DavidYoung, product application specialist, Caterpillar, added.

Regardless of the type of preventive maintenance program or machine, the desired result is improved safety and less downtime, plus the prevention of unnecessary costs, said Ryan Anderson, product manager, New Holland Construction.

“To keep your equipment performing at peak levels, it is critical that maintenance is prioritized accordingly,” said Justin Steger, solutions marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry.

“While it is essential to understand how to operate your machine, it is equally, if not more important, to understand how to maintain each machine to extend the lifespan of the equipment and improve its resale value. Sticking to the OEM maintenance schedule allows contractors to predict owning and operating costs more accurately and fix maintenance costs. Ignoring machine maintenance will increase the operating cost.”

When to Schedule Preventive Maintenance

It is imperative to have preventive maintenance schedules for backhoes to keep them well-maintained. When parts are checked regularly, issues can be identified and scheduled to be corrected before they result in unexpected repairs, downtime and costs.

Types of Preventative Maintenance

Backhoe preventive maintenance can be based on many parameters, such as the calendar, runtime and predictive.

• Calendar-based would include things on the “daily” or “weekly” checklist, Caterpillar’s Young, noted. Some of these items can be managed by an hours-based approach also. Like “daily or every 10 hours” and “weekly or every 50 hours.” Examples of this would include joint greasing, air filter checking, fluid level checks, tire pressure, water-in-fuel bowl drain, etc.

• Runtime-based maintenance usually is more than simply checking and doing a quick job if needed, he explained. This would include more involved service work like engine oil and filter change, transmission oil and filter change, fuel filter replacement and hydraulic system oil and filter change. It also includes oil sampling from critical components like the engine, transmissions and hydraulic systems. Runtime-based preventive maintenance should be followed as presented in the operator’s manual of the machine, Case’s MacIntyre advised. “Since each machine and manufacturer are different, it should never be assumed that it is apples-to-apples from machine-to-machine. Then, based on the job, there are some forms of maintenance that are not merely prescribed based on time.

• Predictive maintenance is all about sticking to an oil sampling routine with the backhoe’s OEM dealer, Young added. Do this as required to establish a trend on how parts

within a major component are wearing.

“If a particular element is jumping up high in the particle count it could very well indicate that a certain part inside a large component is wearing out and that can be fixed before a major failure that could damage more parts within a component or destroy the entire component itself.”

Make Recordkeeping a Top Maintenance Priority

Good recordkeeping and proper documentation are essential aspects of backhoe maintenance, a philosophy shared by each backhoe OEM.

“This helps ensure that all preventive maintenance activities are done in the timeframe they are meant to be done and that the machine will continue to work as intended,” said MacIntyre of Case. “Telematics makes that easier than ever, alerting fleet managers to when service intervals are approaching and helping simplify recordkeeping and proof that preventive maintenance activities were performed as intended and on schedule.”

What’s more, added Caterpillar’s Young, recordkeeping and documentation “ensure preventive maintenance is done on time, which is especially important for critical systems like the engine, transmission and hydraulics. It also assists with predicting machine issues that are developing. For example, when oil samples are done as required, it can help determine if a problem is coming with a component.”

Recordkeeping and documentation can help support warranty-related repairs; he pointed out. It also is very valuable when it comes time to sell or trade in a machine, as it adds value.

Read Manual, Stickers, Warning Labels

Backhoe manufacturers recommend that maintenance personnel always refer to the backhoe owner’s manual to familiarize themselves with all the manufacturer-recommended maintenance procedures and intervals.

“All of the information to properly perform maintenance is located in the manual,” said Deere’s Steger. Anderson of New Holland added: “Manufacturers have

designed and engineered these machines to perform and be serviced. The owner’s manual provides a basic checklist and identifies the location of the service points on the machine.”

It Starts With Backhoe Operator

The backhoe manufacturers agree that good preventive maintenance starts with the backhoe operator performing an inspection of the entire machine before putting it to work.

“The operator should know that particular machine fully to understand what to check, and more importantly, be able to identify when something doesn’t look right or might need attention based on the inspection,” said Young of Caterpillar. “Also, it is about having and understanding the maintenance interval schedule for their machine and following that schedule as closely as possible. Cat dealers can help by providing documents that help track and understand the maintenance items.

Case’s MacIntyre said the inspection is so important, that the company has done entire educational sessions on the topic.

Telematics is another place — besides the machine — that will inform the owners and operators about error codes or about sensor readings that are outside of the normal range, noted MacIntyre. Access to telematics data also can be shared with dealers and manufacturers to provide a second set of eyes on equipment performance.

Do Not Skip Daily Walkarounds

Every time an inspection is done, the operator should start in the same spot and complete the inspection around the machine ending where they started. This routine makes it easier to spot what is normal vs. abnormal and makes sure nothing gets missed.

When performing the walk-around, visually inspect the machine’s appearance and look for damage, check fluid levels and look for leaks, and take a close look at worn items that could prevent the machine from efficiently doing its job, advised Steger. Key inspection points will vary between machine forms, but the concept is the same.

New Holland’sAnderson provided the below checklist for the typical backhoe walk-around inspection:

• Check all tire pressures.

• Check all fluid levels including engine oil, hydraulic oil, fuel and coolant.

• Check all filters including air intake and cab filter.

• Inspect all structural components such as loader arms for any stress fractures or weldment failures.

• Ensure cab doors and seatbelt are in good working order. In addition, it is important that all operators verify the backhoe’s safety features are working prior to operation and that all the controls are clearly labeled.

End of Workday Tasks

It is crucial for backhoe operators to perform a walkaround at the end of the workday as well,” emphasized Anderson of New Holland, “because machine condition at the beginning of the day is usually not the same as at the end of the day. Machine damage may have occurred, fluid levels may have changed and other parts of the machine may have additional wear and fatigue.

“At the end of the day, operators should also make sure that the work tool, such as bucket teeth, are intact and not dull,” added John Deere’s Steger. “For auxiliary attachments, make sure that pressures and flows are set correctly to avoid damage to the attachment or machine.” 

“To keep your equipment performing at peak levels, it is critical that maintenance is prioritized accordingly.”

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The Dynamic Dynahoe!

Keith Haddock Traces the History of the Dynahoe, One of the Largest Loader-Backhoes Ever Built.

Theloader-backhoeisstilloneofthemost popular and visible of all types of construction machines. It reigned as the mainstay of mechanized utility work over some twoand-a-half decades after first finding popularity in the 1950s. With the advent of miniexcavators,increasedpopularityofskidsteer loaders, and an abundance of companies making compact-sized machines, the loaderbackhoe still survives. It possesses multitask capabilities not found in the competition, and often able to complete all tasks on small jobs with just the one machine. It’s able to do the excavating, loading, lifting, backfilling and cleanup, and when finished can take off by road to a nearby job without waiting for lowboy or trailer.

The Hy-Dynamic Company of Lake Bluff, Ill., was one of many companies entering the loader-backhoe market in the 1950s. In 1959 it introduced its first machine, the famous Dynahoe loader-backhoe, a machine quite different from anything else on the market. Competitive loaderbackhoes had originated as agricultural wheel tractors and were generally much smaller in capacity and lightly built. But the unique Dynahoe was heavily built from the groundupasanexcavatingmachine,andthe largest of its type on the market.The average loader-backhoe in the early 1970s had a digging depth from 14 to 17 ft., an 80-hp engine, and weighed 10 tons. In contrast, the largest Dynahoe boasted a digging depth of 20 ft., carried a 155-hp engine, and weighed 16 tons.

One of the first Dynahoe models was the Model A, which came equipped with a Continental F-244 gasoline engine developing 65 hp. The Model AD was also offered with 65-hp Continental HD-277 diesel engine. Maximum digging depth was 13 ft. and backhoe loading height 12 ft. Operating weight was just over 6 tons.

Hy-Dynamic certainly set out to produce something superior to anything else available. Even this early design from 1959 sported a neat efficient backhoe linkage, integrated design and massive frame. Of course this concept and philosophy resulted in a relatively high purchase price, and consequently the Dynahoe never sold in huge quantities throughout its production life. But it served a niche market for the contractor who wanted extra capacity, production and mobility.

In 1966 Hy-Dynamic upgraded its Dynahoe models and launched a new range of machines with a 3-digit nomenclature, the first two digits indicating digging depth in feet. ModelsAandAD were replaced by the model 140, and other models in the new lineup included the short-lived 120 and 130

(discontinued by 1968), and the larger 160. In 1968 the 190 and 200-4 models were added, the latter being a heavy 4-wheel drive model with four large equal-sized wheels, and a 20-ft. digging depth.

In 1971 Bucyrus-Erie Company acquired the Hy-Dynamic Corporation. The loader backhoes were continued as Bucyrus-Erie products and the well-respected Dynahoe namewasretained. Thisacquisition came at a time when Bucyrus-Erie’s Construction Equipment Division was at the height of its activity, and demonstrated the company’s desire to capture all segments of that market. The acquisition provided Bucyrus-Erie with a solid line of loader-backhoe models 140, 160, 190 and 2004. It also provided a line of rough-terrain, wheel-mounted hydraulic cranes up to 18 tons capacity, introduced by HyDynamic in 1966.

Soon after Bucyrus-Erie acquired the Dynahoe machines it upgraded the range to the B-series. Now all machines were equipped with GM Detroit diesel engines and featured advanced hydraulics and increased operating weights. The 140B was powered by a 90hp, 3-cylinder Detroit 3-53 diesel engine with torque converter. The backhoe reached to22ft.atgroundlevelandtheloaderbucket held 1 ¼ cu. yds. Machine weight was 14,800 lbs. This intermediate-sized 160B carried the same 90-hp GM engine as the 140B but with digging depth increased to 16 ft. by interchanging the boom foot pivot and boom hoist cylinder pivot positions. The lower boom position achieved greater digging depth but reduced loading height by some 3 ft. Machine weight increased to 15,800 lbs. The larger 190B came with the same Detroit 3-53 diesel as in the 160-B, but rated higher at 95 hp. It was basically the same machine as the 160B but with deeper backhoe digging depth to 19 ft. and increased loading height to 12 ft. 9 in. Front loader capacity for both machines was 1 ½ cu. yds.

About the same time as the Bucyrus-Erie acquisition, the model 190-4, a 4-wheeldrive version of the 190, was introduced. Boasting four equal-sized wheels, it was powered by a 4-cylinder Detroit 4-53 diesel of 126 hp. As with the larger 4-wheel drive 200-4, steering on the 190-4 was provided to the rear wheels only and the front axle was free to oscillate. In operation the 190-4

weighed 22,750 lbs. including ROPS cab and supported a standard loader bucket of 1 ¾ cu.yds.

The Dynahoe 200-4 became the 200-4B under the Bucyrus-Erie banner. With an operating weight of 32,300 lbs. including ROPScabitwasthelargestDynahoemodel. It carried a GM Detroit 4-71 diesel engine of 162-hp and could achieve a top road speed

group of former company employees established a new company, Bucyrus Construction Products (BCP) in Erie, Pa. The following year Northwest Engineering Co. became Terex Corporation.

After purchasing the Dynahoe line in 1985, Northwest Engineering/BCP continued to build the 190 and 190-4 until new models were introduced in 1987 under Terex.These were the 290 (109 hp and 20,700 lbs. weight) and the 490 (127 hp and 24,850 lbs weight). The new 290 and 490 were basically upgraded versions of the former 190 and 190-4 models, possessing similar specifications, Detroit engine, torque converter, and digging depth to 19 ft.

of 18 mph. The standard loader bucket carried 2 ¼ cu. yds. and the backhoe could pick up a load of 11,600 lbs.

In 1973 Bucyrus-Erie closed the Lake Bluff, Ill., plant and transferred Dynahoe manufacture to existing B-E plants at Evansville, Erie and South Milwaukee. Although not selling in huge quantities like the smaller competitive machines, the Dynahoe continued to serve a niche market and garnered sufficient customers to keep the machines in Bucyrus-Erie’s product line until the company decided to dismantle and sell its entire Construction Equipment Division in 1985.

From 1974 the popular 4-wheel-drive Dynahoe 190-4 loader-backhoe was sold in the United Kingdom by Ruston-Bucyrus Ltd. of Lincoln. Sold as an R-B machine, its specification was identical to the American modelexceptforaFord2715Edieselengine developing 108 hp replacing the Detroit engine. However, sales were discontinued in 1979, likely as a result of stiff competition fromlower-priced,home-builtmachinesand the onslaught of competition from smaller hydraulic excavators.

In 1985 manufacturing rights and designs of the Dynahoe were sold to Northwest Engineering Co. of Green Bay, Wis., and a

In the late 1980s Terex Corporationshuffleditsvarious divisions and BCP became an affiliate of Koehring Cranes & Excavators, another Terex division. In 1990, as a final grasp for market share, BCP upgraded its two Dynahoe models to the 290K and 490K. These were almost identical to the previous models except that John Deere engines of 110 and 121 hp provided power. Unfortunately sales continued to dwindle and the last Dynahoe was shipped from the factory in 1993.

About HCEA

The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the construction, dredging and surface mining equipment industries. With approximately 3,800 members in 25 countries, its activities include publication of a quarterly educational magazine, Equipment Echoes, from which this article is reprinted with permission; operation of National Construction Equipment Museum and archives in Bowling Green, Ohio; and hosting an annual working exhibition of restored construction equipment. Its 2018 show will be Aug. 24 to 26 at the Le Sueur Pioneer Power Show, Le Sueur, Minnesota. IndividualmembershipswithintheUSAand Canada are $35 for one year, $65.95 for two years and $99.95 for three years, and $45.00 U.S. elsewhere. HCEA seeks to develop relationships in the equipment manufacturing industry, and offers a college scholarship for engineering and construction management students. Information is available at www.hcea.net, or by calling 419-352-5616 or e-mailing info@hcea.net.

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The Dynahoe Model A was one of Hy-Dynamic Company’s first loader-backhoes. The Model AD was a similar machine, but powered by a diesel engine.

Steel ErectorsAssociation ofAmerica Names 2023 Project of Year Winners

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The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announced the winners of its 2023 Projects of the Year. Entries could be submitted in two categories — Structural and Miscellaneous Metals. There are four classes by erection contract size in the Structural category and two classes in Miscellaneous Metals. This year, there were no entries for Structural Class II.

Projects that were topped out in 2021 or 2022 were eligible and must have been completed without significant accident or injury. Submissions are reviewed and winners are selected by an independent panel of judges from an engineering firm not affiliated with the association.

“SEAA appreciates the time and expertise these volunteers contribute, which makes it possible to fairly judge these projects,” said Drew Heron, chairman of the awards committee.

“Several of the award-winning projects dealt with working during restricted hours, were challenged by limitations for crane placement, and exhibited creative use of tools and equipment to overcome those challenges,” said Bob Beckner, Project of the Year Awards Committee representative. In addition, each of these projects was completed safely while working in close proximity to the public.

Winners receive trophies, feature article coverage in Connector magazine, and the chance to participate in peer panel discussions at future SEAA Conventions and at AISC’s Steel Conference.

Structural Class IV (Over $2.5 Million) Colorado Convention Center Expansion

Derr & Gruenewald, Brighton, Colo., erected 9,000 tons of structural steel for a 200,000 sq. ft. expansion of the Colorado Convention Center. The expansion was on top of the northwest corner of the existing structure, which ultimately required an LR1300 crawler crane configured with optional derrick and suspended counterweight to be assembled and operated from the roof of the existing structure.

The existing structure consisted of joist and truss girders with 90 ft. wide bays supported by 36 in. diameter pipe columns. The columns were filled with concrete to support the new construction.

At each bay, the crawler crane was used to build a new floor above the existing roof, capable of supporting the crane itself. After completion of steel erection and slab placement of each bay in the crane path, the crane would roll onto the newly constructed bay and continue erecting adjacent bays.

Putting a crawler crane on the roof of the convention center wasn’t the only challenge the company faced. It also had very little room for unloading and shakeout. Located on the front range of Colorado, wind, snow and lightening were common causes for delay, plus work has to be scheduled around conventions that were being held in the adjacent space.

Miscellaneous Metals Class I (Contract Value Up to $500,000) Pergola Over Tulsa

Basden Steel Corp., Burleson, Texas, fabricated and erected a 100-ft.-long pergola on the second-floor terrace of a prominent downtown Tulsa building. The AESS Category 1 structure is made of white galvanized rolled 10-in. WF for the columns and arches, with 3-in. pipe infill and 10-in. HSS connecting the columns and bearing the center arches. Each arch is just over 18 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide. The AESS finish received a white paint over galvanized base and required multiple full pen welds.

The entire project was designed, fabricated and erected in less than four months.As the date for installation neared, the Basden team was faced with several surprises, including having to re-locate the crane and having restricted working hours requiring the crane to be removed every weekend.

“Mid-way through the second week, we got into a groove. Installation was complete in three weeks with an additional week for weld clean up, Bondo for AESS, and touch up painting,” saidAustin Jones, contract administrator and field operations manager. 

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Derr & Gruenewald, Brighton, Colo., erected 9,000 tons of structural steel for a 200,000 sq. ft. expansion of the Colorado Convention Center.

Basden Steel Corp., Burleson, Texas, fabricated and erected a 100-ft.-long pergola on the second-floor terrace of a prominent downtown Tulsa building.

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NashvilleAirportAdds Six International Gates to Terminal

Nashville’s country music scene is a draw for fans, but the city also is booming with new businesses and a vibe that is drawing the third highest move rate in the country. BNA executives have ambitious plans under way for the airport to welcome these visitors and new residents in a big way.

BNAVision is a $1.5 billion series of projects that is nearing completion with the New Horizon series encompassing another $1.5 billion to modernize and expand BNA and its services. Contractor Hensel Phelps from Greeley, Colo., is supervising the construction of BNA Vision.

BNA Vision is a series of projects that will wrap up this year. It includes:

• International Arrivals Facility (six additional gates)

• Pedestrian bridge connecting the garage to the terminal

• 24 TSAscreening lanes at the central security checkpoint

• New dining, retail and service amenities

• Tripling the amount of short-term parking

• New on-site hotel adjacent to the terminal

A soaring canopy, with the pedestrian bridge attached below, is one of the centerpieces of the construction project. Traci Holton, BNA’s chief engineer, noted the visual appeal of the structure, plus its practicality. This unusual structure also had its share of construction challenges.

“The canopy is 680 feet long and rests on columns that form the new garage. The new pedestrian bridge hangs from the canopy and protects passengers from the elements. It also serves as a unique welcoming feature for visitors coming into BNA.”

The pedestrian walkway is a suspended truss assembly made up of large, wide-flanged beams, 14-in. diameter diagonal bracing and 6 in. of lightweight concrete on composite steel deck. It was preassembled and built in two sections to minimize the impact to the airport roadways.

Of course, workers had to construct the new canopy without impeding current passengers.

“The canopy raised the roof 14 feet and gives a spacious feeling for passengers using BNA,” said Holton. “The project also expanded the terminal approximately 165 feet on the

airside and about 15 feet landside.”

Hoisting the canopy into place required some heavy lifting.

“Four large spine trusses were lifted into place to support the canopy,” said Holton.

The lift required the use of one DEMAG 8800 crawler crane that stood 438 ft. tall with its Superlift configuration having the capacity to lift 1,760 tons.

Installing the canopy required shutting down access to the terminal for six nights to reroute vehicles and passengers for six to eight hours a night. This was due to the size and reach necessary to erect this structure. The heaviest pick for the airwave was just over 310,000 lbs.

Signs would not be enough. This job required some oldfashioned southern hospitality.

“This was an all-hands-on-deck moment,” said Holton. “We recruited more than 60 volunteers and staff to direct passengers, help them move their luggage and make sure they got where they needed to go.”

International Arrivals Facility (IAF)

To provide sufficient space for BNA’s new International Arrivals Facility, the construction team needed to burrow underneath the building and remove some 50,000 cu. yds. of rock. In keeping with BNA’s principles of green construction, the team kept the rock on the airport’s 4,500-acre site.

“We know that rock will be needed for future construction projects on the airport,” said Holton. “In fact, we often invite construction companies in the area to bring appropriate qual-

Nashville International Airport photo

The International Arrivals Facility will have six additional gates.

Nashville International Airport photo

A soaring canopy, with the pedestrian bridge attached below, is one of the centerpieces of the construction project.

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Nashville International Airport photo

The pedestrian walkway is a suspended truss assembly. It was preassembled and built in two sections to minimize the impact to the airport roadways.

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Points of Light Honors John Deere With Civic 50Award

For the second year in a row, John Deere has been named an honoree of The Civic 50, which recognizes the 50 most communityminded companies in the nation each year according to an annual survey.

The award is administered by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change. Now in its 11th year, The Civic 50 is a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the core of their business.

The Civic 50 honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs: investment of resources and volunteerism, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement.

“Points of Light and its Civic 50 initiative are inspirational and aspirational,” said Nate Clark, John Deere’s global director of corporate responsibility and president of the John Deere Foundation. “Through Points of Light, we learn how some of the world’s most respected businesses fuel their success by committing to purpose and service.At the

same time, we gain an understanding of how much more we can accomplish if we work together for common good.”

In 2022, John Deere announced community investments totaling $55.5 million, a 30 percent increase over the prior year. This involved notable investments in its pursuit of ending hunger including over $3 million to food banks and for emergency hunger assistance, representing the equivalent of more than 13 million meals, and nearly $5 million to serve 3.8 million farmers globally to increase their food security, incomes and resilience to conflict and climate change.

Last year, Deere employees logged 174,518 hours of volunteerism and personally donated $5 million.

“Companies play a critical role in creating thriving, participatory communities,” said Diane Quest, interim president and CEO, Points of Light. “Companies like John Deere set a model for others, showing how to best use employee talent, business assets and integration to create meaningful impact, and we’re thrilled to uplift and celebrate their work as an honoree of The Civic 50 2023.”

To view the full report and see the full list of The Civic 50 2023 honorees, visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.

In 2022, John Deere announced community investments totaling $55.5 million, a 30 percent increase over the prior year.

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The proposed wording of the act, signed into law last fall as part of IIJA, has drawn criticism from several corners of the construction industry.

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“Contractors need to be aware of how the law… has changed and how it could affect their businesses,” said Frank Tanzola and Kenneth Chapman of IAT Surety.

The law’s construction material requirements apply to all infrastructure projects receiving federal funding — not just IIJA projects. This means not only where the fed is the contracting party, but also on projects where a state or local government entity is the contracting party.

Now, according to Tanzola and Chapman, “infrastructure’ projects include roads, tunnels and bridges; railways; dams, ports, harbors and other maritime facilities. That also includes airports; water systems; electrical transmission facilities and systems; utilities; broadband; and any buildings associated with the project.

In addition to iron, steel and manufactured products, BABA’s requirements now extend to construction materials. These materials, which also must be U.S. sourced, include commodities such as glass, drywall, fiber optic cable, non-ferrous metals like copper and aluminum. PVC and other plastic or polymer-based products are included; aggregates and cement are not.

“BABA incrementally increases the required domestic content threshold of manufactured goods from 55 percent to 60 percent, effective October 2022,” said Tanzola and Chapman.

That figure goes up to 65 percent by 2024 and will top out at 75 percent in 2029.

“However, in certain instances, increases have been delayed pending review,” they said. “Commercially available off-the-shelf items made abroad can be used if they are not modified.”

BABA builds on “a complex patchwork” of Buy America restrictions that vary depending on which federal authority provides the infrastructure funding.

Roger Abbott, Lauren Fleming and Karl Means of law firm Miles & Stockbridge P.C. say that can be confusing. They explained that “Buy America” restrictions apply to domestic infrastructure funding. But, “Buy American” restrictions, such as the Buy American Act, apply to federal procurements.

“At times, these domestic preference restrictions vary even at the sub-agency level,” said the three.

And, although Buy America regulations may be similar across federal agencies, any waivers for specific products are dictated by

the funding authority.

“On the one hand, IIJA provided over $1.2 trillion for a broad range of infrastructure projects,” said Abbott, Fleming and Means. “On the other hand, BABAimposed domestic preference restrictions to all federally-funded infrastructure projects, regardless of whether they are funded by IIJA.”

Historically, domestic preference restrictions, by contrast were specific to particular appropriations and the federal entities that managed them.

Agencies must ensure that “none of the funds made available for a federal infrastructure program may be obligated unless all of the iron, steel, manufactured products and construction materials used are produced in the United States.”

The trio of attorneys said BABAis intended to create a government-wide baseline that applies only when the standards fail to meet or exceed requirements.

“However, BABA expands the current domestic preference regime, which applies only to iron and steel and to manufactured products,” they said.

The program does so by extending Buy America restrictions to a new category of

inputs: construction materials. BABA lists several “common construction materials” that are “not adequately covered by a domestic content procurement preference.”

However, it exempts “cement and cementitious materials, aggregates such as stone, sand or gravel, or aggregate binding agents

or aggregates.”

Construction Sector Not Amused

When the proposed rule was published, OMB solicited feedback on a laundry list of issues from a wide range of stakeholders. Comments include criticism about the expansive scope of the rule, ambiguities and internal inconsistencies in the proposed standards.

Those stakeholder comments also pointed to possible deviations from the parameters established by Congress.

“The proposed rule still appears to be a work in progress and leaves open a number of important questions,” said Abbott, Fleming and Means. “Contractors and state and local authorities continue to face regulatory uncertainty about how the BABA restrictions apply to their infrastructure projects.”

In fact, the AGC and ARTBA registered their criticisms of BABA last spring when OMB asked for comment. AGC wrote OMB’s director Shalanda Young that the association believes rushing BABA could backfire.

“Arushed implementation could unnecessarily delay projects,” said James Christianson, AGC vice president, government relations. “AGC members are eager to deliver on rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure. However, with construction material shortages and supply chains constraints, it is

Contractors should be aware that the proposed BABA rule applies to all infrastructure projects receiving federal funding.

The expanded rule applies not only where the federal government is the contracting party, but also on projects where a state or local government entity administers the contract.

Route 37 Project to Feature Innovative Intersection Design

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right-turn lanes;

• Raising the Difficult Run bridges above flood elevation;

• Adding more than 7 mi. of noise walls with architectural treatment; and

• Adding a third left-turn lane from westbound Route 7 to southbound Baron Cameron Avenue, as well as a free-flow ramp from northbound Baron Cameron Avenue to eastbound Route 7.

Arif Rahman is VDOT’s Design-Build Project Manager for the Route 7 Corridor Improvements Project.

“The Route 7 project is large and complex, but we decided to try to get it all done at once, rather than have to come back again soon with more disruptions,” he said. “From the beginning of the job, we worked closely with people from the nearby neigh-

borhoods so they could advise us about their interests and concerns. Then, we did our best to cooperate to see how we could address those concerns in the project.”

Of course, the construction team had to maintain traffic on this busy thoroughfare during the many upgrades. The work has required more than 50 traffic shifts to accommodate the paving and construction. The work has required multiple crews working on various parts of the project at the same time.

The new lanes are 21.5 in. thick, with 6 in. of cement-stabilized subgrade, 6 in. of cement-treated aggregate and 9.5 in. of asphalt. Superior Paving of Gainesville produced the 306,000 tons of asphalt required for the project. The work also used 310,000 sq. yds. of soil cement and 230,000 tons of stone.

As with many of its projects, VDOT has allowed 32 to 35 percent of recycled asphalt pavements in the mix. The department has found through studies and observation that this amount of recycling saves costs, saves

the environment and still provides quality pavements.

Challenges

The complexity of the project provided planners and construction teams with numerous challenges.

“We needed to sequence our construction so that we would not impact sensitive wetlands near a bridge area,” said Rahman. “We also have done our best to make minimum impact to properties in the 36 homeowners associations we worked closely with. We worked carefully along easements that were outside of our construction zone. In some areas, we built sound walls on top of the retaining walls. In all, we built 7.2 miles of sounds walls to minimize the sound impact of traffic to the surrounding communities.”

Other challenges included working around cemeteries and historic properties, including Colvin Run Mill Park. Built around 1811, the mill is the only operational 19th-century water-powered mill in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

The project team constructed retention ponds to handle runoff and relocated the Colvin Run stream.

“When the team constructed the third lane on Route 7, we needed to relocate a 20-footwide stream,” said Rahman. “We brought in about 40,000 square feet of concrete blocks to form a new straight channel for the stream.”

This design minimized impacts to adjacent wetlands and park property while providing protection against future erosion of the stream banks.

Project designers incorporated an innovative intersection design of a “displaced left turn lane” at Lewinsville Road to help eliminate this chokepoint on the busy corridor. Intersections can be troublesome when vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists all intersect. A displaced left turn is a way to get more cars through a space than a conventional intersection would allow and to do it with fewer conflict points. This can increase the capacity of the intersection by as much as 70 percent. Signal coordination throughout the corridor also is enhanced. Raised islands also are utilized to channel the traffic and aid pedestrians crossing the traffic.

“We used the displaced left-turn concept in one other location in Virginia,” said Rahman. “This is the second time it has been used in the state, and it looks like it will be very effective.”

Shirley Contracting and its team used skid steers, excavators, dozers, pavers, rollers and cranes on the project. On several occasions, the construction team used innovative applications of Universal Total Stations (UTS) survey systems for the GPS guides. This has been found to help in increasingly exact applications of earth, rock and pavements. In any project of this size and complexity, planners need to manage right-of-way land acquisitions.

“This area has a dense population, but we were still able to reduce easement impacts to adjacent parcels by 7.4 acres,” said Rahman. “In my 20 years with VDOT, this is the most challenging and interesting project I have ever been a part of.”

“We see the money NVTAhas invested in the Route 7/Tysons corridor as well-spent, especially when it gets people home to their families faster,” said Martin E. Nohe, former chairman of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, and Prince William County’s former Coles district supervisor at the project’s groundbreaking in 2019. “As our region’s population and employment continues to grow, these types of improvements that provide alternate modes of travel for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike are critical to improving safety and reducing congestion.”  CEG

(All photos courtesy of Shirley Contracting.)

A displaced left-turn intersection has been constructed at Lewinsville Road.

Six lanes on Route 7 have been opened to traffic near Reston Parkway.

Record Earnings for Volvo Construction Equipment in Q2 2023

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) proves it is performing today while transforming for tomorrow with record earnings for the second quarter 2023, alongside its continued investment into sustainable change.

Sales of machines and services rose across all markets except South America and Asia resulting in a 12 percent global increase for Q2, 2023. This is despite net order intake decreasing by 41 percent in global markets, reflecting a weaker market in China, restrictive order slotting in North America and cautiousness among customers and dealers in Europe.

Deliveries also decreased by 24 percent, primarily as a consequence of lower demand in China and a slowdown in Brazil.

While sales remain robust in Europe, North America and Africa, there are signs of demand weakening in other markets due to the overall economic development and rising interest rates, which is cooling down the activity especially with residential construction.

Strong profitability for Q2, 2023, is demonstrated by a record earnings increase of 12 percent to SEK 28,999 M (SEK 25,814 M in Q2, 2022). Adjusted for currency movements net sales increased by 7 percent, of which sales of machines were up by 7 percent and service sales by 4 percent.

Compared with the same period last year, a higher operating income of SEK 5,353 M (SEK 3,568 M in Q2, 2022) is largely due to positive brand and product mix and price real-

ization, partially offset by decreased volumes and lower production efficiency as well as higher R&D and selling expenses.

Volvo CE is maintaining solid growth during challenging economic times while continuing to lead the industry with investment into a more sustainable future. The second quarter saw the company not only announce the creation of a new dedicated business unit to boost growth across the full value chain of its range of compact solutions but also continue its global rollout of electric compact machines, with launch events in Singapore and Tokyo.

Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE, said, “Our ability to push innovation across construction with solutions for today and tomorrow, while performing well with continued financial growth and improved profitability will ensure we lead the way for years to come.

“The economic development may be having an effect on the overall construction equipment market but we are focused on leading a sustainable and profitable transformation for the benefit of our customers, our shareholders and society as a whole.”

Market Development

In all, the development in major markets outside of China continued to be good in Q2, with a year-to-date growth of 9 percent in North America, due to large infrastructure investments and strong commercial construction, and steady progress in Europe (4 percent year-to-date increase), where market growth has slightly flattened in line with a weaker macroeconomic outlook, elevated inflation and higher interest rates.

The Chinese market continued to have a significant negative correction (a 40 percent year-to-date drop) due to the prebuy effect related to the emissions regulations change at the end of last year, while in SouthAmerica, investment levels remained low in Brazil due to weak business confidence among customers leading to an overall year-to-date drop of 24 percent.

Development in Asia outside China however was largely positive due to growth in India and the Middle East.

While Volvo CE has enjoyed strong results this quarter, it is expected that cost inflation and increased disturbances in the supply chain will see the industry continue to navigate a challenging economic outlook in the coming months. For more information, visit www.volvoce.com. 

Proposed Rule Still Appears to Be ‘Work in Progress’

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vital that we do not exacerbate these conditions.”

He pointed out that conditions have already made it challenging to ensure IIJA’s success. Industry wants to ensure that the American people see the benefits of the “historic” IIJ law.

But Christianson said AGC worries that OMB has decided to not use a phased implementation to allow all stakeholders a much-needed adjustment period.

ARTBAalso commented in March on the proposed guidance, saying the association had several concerns and objections. The “lack of clarity and logical timing” concerns ARTBA: “Buy America coverage took effect Nov. 10 for five categories of construction materials.

“And yet a proposed ‘de minimis’waiver, which would exempt smaller projects and a project’s first million dollars of federal funding, is still pending after more than four months.”

Another issue forARTBA: Not using federal transportation agencies’ expertise in administering BABA requirements. The Made in America Office, created to oversee the federal government’s domestic preference programs, should incorporate existing

DOT Buy America policies,” said the association.

ARTBA believes that’s a more logical move than modifying or overriding DOT policies, which would delay implementation.

Extending Buy America coverage to materials beyond — or in conflict with — Congress’intentions bothers the group.

“The IIJAexempts ‘cement and cementitious materials, aggregates such as stone, sand or gravel or aggregate binding agents or additives’ from construction materials covered by Buy America,” noted ARTBA

But OMB’s draft guidance suggests these items can be covered if combined to make another product.

“ARTBA strongly opposes this potential policy and OMB’s proposed expansion of covered materials beyond the five categories Congress specified.”

The association plans to fully review and analyze the final OMG guidance, even though the date of its release remains a mystery.

“The association will also submit comments supporting the manufactured products waiver and asks for input from members and chapters.”

ARTBA also is collaborating with other

associations on potential administrative petitions that seek more transparency and efficiency in BABA implementation.

The IAT Surety specialists say if a contractor is working on a federally funded project, compliance with applicable Buy American requirements is critical.

The surety firm suggests staying on top of the rule by following a protocol of best practices:

•Getcertificationfromyoursuppliers IATSurety suggests a contractor obtain confirmation that the construction materials or manufactured products comply with BABA requirements.

• Share liability. Construction contracts with subs and suppliers should include language making them responsible for the cost of BABA non-compliance, said the firm.

• Stay current with requirement changes. “Laws change frequently. Pay close attention to bulletins issued by federal agencies such as the OMB,” said IAT Surety. “Conditions for waivers could change along with the types of construction materials subject to BABA” Though exceptions may also change, they said.

• Don’t count on a waiver. BABA is in place for a reason, so waivers will not be

easy to obtain and are likely to be project or even product specific. “Perform your due diligence, be aware that the timing to implement BABArequirements is not uniform for all federally funded infrastructure projects,” said IAT. “And make sure BABA requirements applicable to the project are met,” the surety firm added.

• Consider dedicating a person to BABAoversight. Make sure you record all facts surrounding the job and BABA compliance. Task someone with tracking documentation. Instead, have a dedicated person in charge of compliance with BABA. “Whenever in doubt, seek legal advice,” said IAT.

Finally, keep in mind that failure to comply with applicable BABA requirements can result in the need for removing and replacing completed work. That happens at your cost, said the surety firm, and may include termination from the contract and potentially even debarment from federally funded work.

“In addition, knowingly failing to comply with Buy American requirements can lead to liability under the False Claims Act, penalties under which includes treble damages,” the firm said. 

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© 2023 Yanmar Compact Equipment North America. YANMAR has a corporate policy of continuous product improvement and development; therefore data, specifications, and warranty are subject to change without any advance notice. There may be differences between the specifications and illustrations contained in this publication and the actual equipment. Equipment components produced by other manufacturers may be shown in photographs in this publication for the purpose of illustration only and is not intended as an endorsement of that particular equipment or its suitability. Inspect equipment before using it and be sure it is operating properly. The product depictions are not meant to be used or relied upon as a substitute for the safety and use information that is published in the respective operator’s manual. Before operating a machine, read, understand, and follow all instructions of the manual and on the machine. YANMAR disclaims all representations, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this publication.

CLM EQUIPMENT CO., INC. www.clmequipment.com

Lafayette, LA • 337-837-6693

Lake Charles, LA • 337-625-5942

Houston, TX • 281-598-2500

GSE GREAT SOUTHERN EQUIPMENT COMPANY www.gsequipment.com

Tampa, FL • 866-586-8956

Pompano Beach, FL • 954-327-8808

Ft. Myers, FL • 239-334-6063

Tallahassee, FL • 850-574-0892

Orlando, FL • 407-859-9160

Jacksonville, FL • 904-268-4400

HEAVY MACHINES INC. www.heavymachinesinc.com

Memphis, TN • 800-432-8902 Shreveport, LA • 800-548-3458 Gray, TN • 855-201-7453 825 31st Street North Birmingham, AL 205-323-6108 • 844-344-8658

LINK-BELT MID ATLANTIC www.link-beltmidatlantic.com

Ashland, VA • 866-955-6071

Chesapeake, VA • 800-342-3248

HILLS MACHINERY www.hillsmachinery.com

Charlotte, NC • 704-208-5564

Mills River, NC • 828-820-5265

Greensboro, NC • 336-308-3045

Raleigh, NC • 919-746-7938

Greenville, NC • 252-752-7145

Leland, NC • 910-800-2070

Columbia, SC • 803-658-0200 North Charleston, SC • 843-225-9377

Greenville, SC • 864-546-5208

Savannah, GA • 866-830-7577

Beard Equipment Company

beardequipment.com

Mobile, AL 36617

251/456-1993

Pensacola, FL 32534

850/476-0277

Freeport, FL 32439

850/835-3337

Panama City, FL 32404

850/769-4844

Tallahassee, FL 32304

850/575-5600

Perry, FL 32348

850/584-9200

Jacksonville, FL 32216

904/296-5000

Lake City, FL 32025

386/752-9544

Palatka, FL 32177

386/325-6268

Ocala, FL 34482 352/732-4646

Dobbs Equipment www.dobbsequipment.com

Dothan, AL 334/794-8691

Troy, AL 334/566-4181

Riverview, FL (HQ) 813/620-1000 Miami, FL 305/592-5740

West Palm Beach, FL 561/848-6618

Orlando, FL 407/299-1212

Fort Myers, FL 239/334-3627

Lutz, FL 813/995-0841

Daytona, FL 407/299-1212

Riverview, FL 813/621-4902

Pompano Beach, FL 954/977-9541

Sarasota, FL 941/960-2004

Adairsville, GA 770/773-9857

Albany, GA 229/888-1212

Atlanta, GA 404/691-9445

Braselton, GA 770/965-1889

Brunswick, GA 912/264-6161

Columbus, GA 706/687-3344

Grovetown, GA 706/855-5440

Macon, GA 478/788-1586

Savannah, GA 912/964-7370

Valdosta, GA 229/474-6680 Andrews, SC 843/221-4940

Aynor, SC 843/358-5688

Ladson, SC 843/572-0400

Simpsonville, SC 864/963-5835

Walterboro, SC 843/539-1420

West Columbia, SC 803/794-9340

TDOT Will Improve Roadways Near NashvilleAirport

AIRPORT from page 62

ity rock here that they need to dispose of.”

The rock will be useful as new connecting taxiways are on the drawing board and a runway extension is a probability. Workers used some of the rock to level a 13-acre depression on the airport property.

The international arrival facility will expand BNA’s capacity for international flights, with the hopes of adding new air service from BNA.

The New Horizon program will be launched soon and will encompass:

• Five gate extension to Concourse D

• New 16 gate Concourse A

• New freight building

• Baggage system handling improvements

• Terminal roadway improvements

The new roadway improvements involve work by both Tennessee DOT (TDOT) and the airport and work is under way for both. TDOT is relocating Donelson Pike and developing a new interchange with Interstate 40. The airport is expanding the loop road from an average of three lanes approximately 1 mi. long to six lanes approximately 2 mi. long.

Dierks Bentley, country music star, made this observation about his city and its airport.

“I’ve traveled all over the world and have never experienced a city like Nashville. The people, the energy, the music inspires me. Nashville has blossomed into one of the most talked about and fastest growing cities in America. Because of that soaring population growth, Nashville International Airport BNA is expected to continue to grow at a record setting pace. The new airport design will reflect the best of Music City.”  CEG

Business Calendar

For information on CRANE SAFETY COURSES: cranesafe@gmail.com

800/654-5640

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

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/project-manager-development-program/)

Date: Mon, August 14, 2023 – 9 AM – Fri, August 18, 2023 –5 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 230901/)

Dates: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 (1:00 PM) to Thursday, October 19, 2023 (4:00 PM)

ONLINE/VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/building-information-modeling-education-program/)

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – 9:00 AM to Friday, September 29, 2023 – 5:30 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• Advanced Safety Management Training Course (https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/safetytraining/advanced-safety-management-training-course)

Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 8:00 AM to Friday, September 29, 2023 – 3:30 PM Arlington, Virginia

Safety and Health

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

Email: info@agc.org

BNA

a big way.

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA)

PWX Public Works Expo 2023

(formerly known as International Public Works Congress & Exposition, “The Best Show in Public Works”)

Dates:August 27 – 30, 2023

Place:San Diego Convention Center

111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Description: With new education formats, new innovations and technologies, and more networking opportunities than ever before, APWA’s newly branded PWX Conference provides attendees with a fantastic learning environment, no matter their level of Public Works experience. PWX provides a first-class multi-modal learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of Public Works. Come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees can also spend time on North America’s largest exhibit floor for Public Works equipment and services – we’ve carved out generous portions of non-compete time, so you don’t miss any sessions. Kick tires, talk about technology or get the scoop on new products. To take advantage of everything PWX has to offer with more than 5,000 Public Works colleagues from North America and beyond, meet us in San Diego!

Areas Covered: Career & Personal Development; Construction Management; Emergency Management; Engineering & Technology; Environment/Sustainability; Facilities; Fleet Services; Management; Parks & Grounds; Snow & Ice; Solid Waste; Stormwater/Flood Control; Streets/Roads/Bridges; Traffic Engineering; Utilities/Right-of-Way; Water & Wastewater.

The American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of Public Works, with a worldwide membership of more than 30,000.

About PWX: PWX draws thousands of public works professionals from all over the world.

. Outstanding education sessions that address current public works issues – as well as ongoing challenges.

. The chance to see an extensive gathering of exhibitors that will showcase the latest products, services, and technologies specific to Public Works.

. Opportunities to network with your peers, hone your leadership abilities, and learn new job skills.

For more information on this conference and the benefits of joining APWA, contact the APWA National Office: Phone: 800/848-APWA (2792) or Email: memberservices@apwa.net.

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)

12th International Structural Engineering & Construction Conference

Dates:August 14, 2023, to August 18, 2023

Place:University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL

The 12th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (ISEC-12) will be held in Chicago, USA (August 14 – 18, 2023). It is an exciting opportunity for the ISEC Community to continue to grow and adapt, remain always motivated, responsive, and open to

new ideas. The conference theme is “Innovative Theory and Practices in Structural Engineering and Construction”. The Conference aims to bring together state-of-the-art research, cutting edge technologies and their applications in the fields of structural engineering, and construction engineering and management. The conference is dedicated to scientific exchanges among participants designed to maximize interactions and encourage networking and future collaborations. For more information on this Conference, call the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Phone: 1.248-848-3800

SCRAP EXPO - A Live Demonstration Event!

Place:Kentucky Exposition Center

Louisville, KENTUCKY

Dates:September 12 – 13, 2023

Registration is now open for Scrap Expo!

The industry’s first live demonstration event, Scrap Expo, is BACK, returning to Louisville, Kentucky! Taking place September 12 – 13, 2023, this one-of-a-kind event officially has opened registration. Register today and take advantage of super early bird registration rates!

Scrap Expo is a unique event designed especially for scrap metal dealers and processors, auto dismantlers and others handling and preparing ferrous and nonferrous scrap.

It’s a hands-on event that allows attendees to operate equipment and see live demonstrations. You will get to grab the joystick and feel how the equipment responds.

You will also be able to explore our indoor exhibit hall and outdoor demo area, where you will be able to test-drive, move, cut, and prepare scrap in real time!

See live demonstrations of baling, logging, and shearing equipment. Our educational program includes sessions that will provide insights you need to understand what scrap buyers want.

The event also will include technical training sessions covering machine maintenance and operation as well as informative sessions on scrap identification and markets.

For more information on this Event, Email: conference@gie.net. Phone: 216/393-0300 and Phone: 216/525-0515.

ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (AED)

Advanced Sales Management Seminar

Dates:September 13 – 14, 2023

Place:Doubletree Hotel O’Hare Rosemont Rosemont, IL

Sales Management is a powerful blend of mindset and behaviors built on a solid track record of executing the fundamentals. The best sales managers grow to be true leaders with new proficiencies and talents. Being a high-impact and courageous sales leader brings a new level of awareness, skill, and ability to execute the responsibilities of leading and developing a sales team. In this two-day seminar, you will learn new and essential skills necessary to be a successful and productive sales leader. This seminar will introduce critical advanced topics. This exciting and thought-provoking seminar is perfect for sales managers who have been in the position for a few years and are looking to elevate and expand their

skill set. It is for those looking to progress from being a sales manager to an effective sales leader. Attendees will learn through an exciting mix of hands-on, lecture, and role-play exercises.

Save now and register early!

Join AED and GET INVOLVED!

With our growing network of companies and organizations working together to advance the success of the Equipment Distribution Industry. For more information, contact AED at 650 E. Algonquin Road, Ste. 305, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Phone: 630/574-0650 Email: help@aednet.org

FARM SCIENCE REVIEW

The Ohio State University

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) https://fsr.osu.edu

Dates:September 19 – 21, 2023

PlaceThe Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) London, Ohio

Location: Ohio State’s 2,100-acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center is located two (2) miles North of London on U. S. Route 40. Airport Accessibility: The Columbus and Dayton airports are nearly equal distance from the site.

Admission: $10.00 in advance from most Ohio agribusinesses and all county offices of Ohio State University Extension.

$15.00 at the gate. Children five (5) years of age and under are admitted FREE!

Sponsors: The Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences: Resident Instruction Programs, OSU Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.

Other Information: The FSR does not allow pets at the event. Only service animals are permitted.

2023 Features at-a-Glance: . This is the 61st Farm Science Review, the 41st at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center.

. Hundreds of demonstration plots and several million dollars’ worth of machinery.

. 17 years of inductions into the Farm Science Review Hall of Fame.

. Ohio Farmer Conservation Awards; Thursday at 11:30.

. OSU Central, featuring demonstrations and displays from OSU colleges and departments.

. Lots of farm safety, home safety and health information.

. Comprehensive field demonstrations each day of the show.

. Expanded programs on conservation practices in the Gwynne Conservation Area.

We expect to completely fill the commercial exhibit area this year, with over 600 exhibitors from all over North America in the Central Exhibit Area.

For more information on this event, contact The Ohio State University, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Farm Science Review, 135 State Route 38 NE, London, OH 43140. Phone: 614/292-4278. Email: fsrinfo@osu.edu.

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executives have ambitious plans under way for the airport to welcome visitors and new residents in

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ASV Celebrates 40thAnniversary With Event at Its Facility

ASV, an industry-leading brand of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, celebrates 40 years of innovative product design this year for its anniversary.

The pioneer in the compact track loader market celebrated the occasion with an open house event at its Grand Rapids, Minn., facility earlier in June. The event featured a full lineup of legacy and new ASV models, tours of the factory, food and refreshments and various family activities and giveaways.

“Talk to any of our longtime staff — and there are many — and you’ll find that the same passion for the products exists now as it did on day one,” said Tate Johnson, president of the Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, which encompasses the ASV brand.

“This anniversary and today’s continually innovative ASV products are proof that the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit lives on.”

ASV’s drive for innovation has been clear since its founding in 1983. Two forerunners in the early snowmo-

bile industry started the business, developing a pick-upsized rubber-tracked vehicle called the Track Truck as ASV’s first product. The equipment was built for snowmobile trail grooming and was meant for traveling over adverse ground conditions. However, it didn’t take long for the manufacturer to begin using its experience to develop the first Posi-Track rubber tracked compact track loader in 1990.

The Posi-Track loaders’undercarriages improved quickly,

with innovations like a single-rail design, metal-face sealed wheels and internal drive-sprockets. The design provides exceptional traction on soft, wet, slippery, rough or hilly terrain, the company said.

The brand grew in size and reputation over the years, becoming known for one-of-a-kind compact equipment products built to handle all sorts of conditions and locations — from residential backyards to rugged forestry work. For more information, visit www.asvi.com. 

ASV’s 40th Anniversary celebration included a full lineup of legacy and new ASV models.

ASV celebrated its 40th anniversary during an event featuring tours of the factory, food and refreshments and various family activities and giveaways.

RELIABLE AND READY TO WORK

RT-65 COMPACT TRACK LOADER

Built with next-generation MAX-Series features and patented Posi-Track® technology, the RT-65 is a premium mid-size loader that features maximum power, comfort and serviceability—which leads to more productivity. Its turbocharged 67-horsepower Deutz TCD 2.2 T4-liter diesel engine produces 184.4 foot-pounds of torque that the drive motors transfer to ASV’s patented internal-drive sprockets. With ASV’s patented Posi-Track® undercarriage, this machine is built for digging and ground engagement work in construction, excavation, landscaping and snow-clearing applications. And with next-generation MAX-Series features, the RT-65 offers plenty of creature comforts that let operators work more comfortably for longer periods of time: more all-around space, improved ergonomics, an upgraded HVAC system for better circulation and defrosting, and an optional all-weather pressurized cab for a cleaner operator environment.

DISCOVER THE ASV LINE-UP OF TRACK LOADERS AND SKID STEERS AT

Heavy Machines Inc.

www.heavymachinesinc.com

Murfreesboro, TN 629-335-3077

Memphis, TN 901-260-2310

Birmingham,

Shreveport,

Bobcat of Palm Beach West Palm Beach 561-689-9880 www.sbequipment.com

Bobcat of Broward Pompano Beach 954-763-9880

www.sbequipment.com

Bobcat of Treasure Coast Fort Pierce 772-460-9998

Bobcat of Savannah Bloomingdale 912-236-5588 www.gatewaydealer.com

NORTH CAROLINA

Bobcat of Asheville Arden 828-684-4403

www.gatewaydealer.com

R.S. Braswell Company Kannapolis 704-933-2269

www.rsbraswell.com

Bobcat of Charlotte Charlotte 704-343-9000

www.bobcatofcharlotte.com

Bobcat of Monroe Monroe 704-289-2200

www.bobcatofmonroe.com

Triangle Equipment Co., Inc. Morrisville 919-781-7910

www.triangleequipmentgroup.com

Bobcat of Johnston County Garner 919-661-1833

www.triangleequipmentgroup.com

Bobcat of Wilmington Wilmington 910-395-2050

www.triangleequipmentgroup.com

Bobcat of Wilson Wilson 252-206-0733

www.whitesequipmentco.com

Bobcat of New Bern New Bern 252-636-1837

www.whitesequipmentco.com

Bobcat of Winterville Winterville 252-756-4055

www.whitesequipmentco.com

Bobcat of Jacksonville Jacksonville 910-347-1646

www.whitesequipmentco.com

SOUTH CAROLINA TENNESSEE

Bobcat of Clarksville Clarksville 931-436-9555

www.gatewaydealer.com

Bobcat of Nashville La Vergne 615-941-4000

www.gatewaydealer.com

Bobcat of McMinnville McMinnville 931-488-4767

www.gatewaydealer.com

Bobcat of Maury County Columbia 931-981-9909

www.gatewaydealer.com

Bobcat of Charleston North Charleston 843-725-6330

www.gatewaydealer.com

Bobcat of Columbia Columbia 803-933-9996

www.gatewaydealer.com

Bobcat of Greenville Piedmont 864-269-3600

www.gatewaydealer.com

Bobcat of Spartanburg Spartanburg 864-342-9003

www.gatewaydealer.com

Bobcat of Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach 843-236-4499

www.triangleequipmentgroup.com

Bobcat of Rock Hill Rock Hill 803-670-2003

www.BobcatofRockHill.com

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EquipExpoWillFeatureTech for Outdoors, Landscapers

Smart lawns and landscape lighting? Autonomous mowers? Drone and artificial intelligence-aided landscaping designs? It’s all at Equip Expo, which is being held Oct. 17 to 20, 2023, at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).

The blockbuster trade show is where landscapers and outdoor power equipment dealers can see new, industry technology, including business software, drones, irrigation and lighting technology, robotic and autonomous equipment, connected equipment systemsusingGPS,batteryand electric innovations, and the latest engine technology.

“EquipExpoiswherethe industry’s manufacturers and technology providers

debutthelatesttech.There’s simplynobetterplacetosee it all. Not only that, you can testit,”saidKrisKiser,president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition.

Expo offers more than 675,000 sq. ft. of indoor exhibit space, in addition to a 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yardto“trybeforeyoubuy” the latest tech and equipment as well as discuss new business ideas.

Equip Exposition will have more than 125 exhibitors with technologyrelated offerings.

“It has evolved immensely from an equipment show, toashowwhereyoucanget a ton of knowledge on different products,” said Gage Roberts, who exhibited with Aspire Software at the show last year.

“Equip Expo is where you can see and experience new capabilities before they’re on the market and in the hands of your competitors,” Kiser added. “The Outdoor Demo Yard, The Drone Zone, the vendor exhibits — it’s all set up for the landscaper and dealer to get their hands on the latest tech before anyone else.”

Thataccessisappreciated by attendees.

“It’s all a plus when you

can have all that within one facilitywhereyoucantalkto some people and get information,” said Eric Hannett of Mobile-1 Lawn Service who attended the show last year.

Attendees at the show gain access to the engineers and developers who created the technology and learn howitcanbenefittheirbusinesses and business bottom lines.

Drone technology, for instance, is revolutionizing how landscaping is sold, designed and built. From creating 3D renderings and estimating, to documenting progress and showcasing products with fly-through videos, drones can give landscape contractors a competitive edge.

Registrants can even win adroneeachdayoftheshow to take home, and work toward their FAA remote pilot certification for drone operation at Expo. The Drone Zone in the West Wing will offer hands-on training right on the exhibit floor.Attendeescantesttheir abilities in a flight simulator andthenstepintoTheDrone Zone to fly a drone with an expert trainer.

For more information visit www.EquipExposition.com.

The Drone Zone will offer hands-on training right on the exhibit floor. Attendees can test their abilities in a flight simulator and then step into The Drone Zone to fly a drone with an expert trainer.

WANTED: KOMATSU WA600-6 WHEEL LOADER & CAT 988. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (OK): CATERPILLAR D5N CRAWLER DOZER.

EMAIL:

JUNK4@ACEINVESTMENTS.COM;

PHONE: 405-627-6246

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR MODEL

815 SOIL COMPACTOR. EMAIL:

ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM;

PHONE: 312-898-5355

COMMENTS:

WANTED (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR QC EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM

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WANTED (IN): HYSTER H80FT FORKS

EMAIL: YADAV.JYOTI178@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 09500208661

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WANTED (WA): BOMAG BW 172 PADFOOT COMPACTORS | LOOKING FOR PARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRIVE TRAIN, OR WHOLE MACHINE TO USE FOR PARTS.

EMAIL: DYLAN@COLF.COM

PHONE: 360-798-5847

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WANTED (MD): CATERPILLAR 140H

MOTOR GRADER. NEED TO BUY CAT

USED MOTOR GRADER: CAT 140G, CAT 140H, CAT 14H, AND CAT 14G. IF AVAILABLE PLEASE LET US KNOW.

THANKS.

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM.

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WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C

EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 0092-333-123-4598

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WANTED (US): ANY MANUFACTURER, ALL MODELS CRAWLER DOZERSLOOKING TO BUY JOHN DEERE 650KLGP WITH WINCH OR 550KLGP WITH WINCH, ENCL. CAB, UNDER 3500 HOURS, UNDERCARRIAGE NEAR NEW.

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@

VIDEOTRON.CA; PHONE: 450-346-8975

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WANTED (TX): ALL MODELS, CATERPILLAR BACKHOE LOADERS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR BACKHOES CASE 580 N/M/SM/SN AND CAT 416-420 F/E/D/C, WITH ANY HOURS & ANY CONDITION.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR MODEL 14H MOTOR GRADER.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 2816945478

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WANTED (TX): KOMATSU PC3000 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU PC3000 ENGINE.

EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 832-244-1897

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 550K LGP

CRAWLER DOZER - WANT TO BUY

BULLDOZER 550KLGP JOHN DEERE

ENC CAB WITH WINCH UNDER 500

HOURS REAL HOURS METER AND FRAME 2018 AND UP FROM REPOSSESSION BANK OR SUCCESSION, NEAR VERMONT OR NEW YORK.

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA;

PHONE: 450-346-8975

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WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID

STEER LOADER

EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM

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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 EXCA-

VATOR

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 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 (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 (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

WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30

WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS & 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 (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 PURCHASE CAT WHEEL LOADER 936, 950B, 966F AND 980F FOR OUR INVENTORY. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

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

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WANTED (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: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE.

EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM; PHONE: +5511994602266

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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 (WORLDWIDE): DOOSAN DX480 EXCAVATORS - WANTED TO BUY USED DOOSAN EXCAVATORS

DX480 - DX520 4000-5000HRS.

EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

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

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: IKRAMKHAN@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO BUY

HITACHI, JOHN DEERE, KOMATSU 300, 400, AND 450 SIZES EXCAVATORS.

RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING EXC.

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

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

EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

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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

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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

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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

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS - LOOKING TO BUY

HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@HOTMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923332316587

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS – CAT USED MOTOR GRADER 140G AND 140H FOR OWN STOCK.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CONCRETE

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

EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET

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

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTS

TRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): EZ SCREEN 1200XLS

SCREENING – ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE LIKE A 1200 OR1200 XLS.

EMAIL:

MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: SEARCHT930@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 657-236-7399

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

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED: BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD.

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

• Online

July 28 – August 9, 2023

For: 1 Owner Liquidation, Mack Dump Trucks, Construction Equipment & more

• Watertown, NY

Tues., August 15, 2023

For: Completion of Major Project

• Pittsburgh, PA

Thurs., August 17, 2023

For: Very Large Rental Fleet John Deere Equipment & more

• Syracuse, NY

Fri., August 18, 2023

For: Late Model Construction & Utility Equipment

• San Angelo, TX

Wed., August 23, 2023

For: Part 2 of Acquisition of Ahern Rentals

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• Restructuring WB Pipeline

August 9, 2023

• Tipton, CA

August 10, 2023

• Houston, TX

August 22 – 24, 2023

• Orlando, FL

Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2023

• Sacramento, CA

Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2023

• Polotitla, MEX

September 1, 2023

ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.

www.AARauctions.com

800-243-0061

• Online

Ends August 13, 2023

For: Town of Callicoon Surplus Auction

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

July 25 – August 11, 2023

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online

Sat., August 12, 2023

For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

• Online

Fri., August 25, 2023

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

• Online

August 15, 2023

• Online

August 22, 2023

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

• Online

August 9, 2023

• Online

August 16, 2023

BLACK STAR ACA

www.blackstaraca.com

800-610-2192

• Online

August 30, 2023

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS

www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

• Online

Wed., August 16, 2023

Coming Auctions

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

• Online

Wed., August 9, 2023

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

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

856-764-7163

• Online Thurs., August 10 2023

For: Jurupa Valley, CAAuction

• Online

Tues., August 15, 2023

For: Western Region Timed Online Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-897-8864

• Online

August 24 - 25, 2023

For: Monthly Auction

JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS

www.murphyauction.com

MANASSE AUCTIONEERS

www.manasseauctions.com

607-692-4540

• Online

July 28 – August 9, 2023

For: 1 Owner Liquidation, Mack Dump Trucks, Construction Equipment & more

• Carthage, NY

Ends August 15, 2023

For: Job Completion. Aerial Construction Equipment, Truck & Tool Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com

616-538-0367

• Online Repocast.com

Thurs., August 10, 2023

For: Repo’s, Trucks, Trailers, Equipment & More!

• Online

Thurs., August 24, 2023

For: Xyz Auction Service – August Consignment Auction

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

• Wooster, OH

Sat., September 2, 2023

For: RES Yard Equipment Auction

ROGERS REALTY & AUCTION COMPANY

www.rogersauctiongroup.com

800-442-7906

• Mooresville, NC

Wed., August 30, 2023

For: Ultimate Equipment Rentals

ROSEN & COMPANY, INC.

www.rosenandcompany.com

216-990-1831

• Online

Wed., August 16, 2023

For: Crane Truck, JCB Telehandlers

• Cleveland, OH

Fri., August 18, 2023

For: Live/Online Summer Equipment & Machinery Auction

SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC

www.salesauctioncompany.com

860-627-7506

• Easthampton, MA

Thurs., August 10, 2023

For: Dietz Construction Corp.

Complete Dispersal One Owner Retirement Sale

STEFFES GROUP INC.

www.steffesgroup.com

701-237-9173s

• Online

For: IronRing Online Auction (various locations)

• Middlebury, IN

Fri., August 25, 2023

For: Michiana Equipment Auction

COMPASS

www.soldoncompass.com

800-729-6466

• Online

Wed., August 16, 2023

For: Get Your Industrial Equipment Sold in this upcoming Auction

• Chattanooga, TN

Wed., August 30, 2023

For: Get Your Industrial Equipment Sold in this upcoming Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS

www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

• Marietta, PA

Fri., August 11, 2023

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

• Virtual Live

Tues., August 15, 2023

For: Complete Liquidation! J. Rich Concrete LLC

425-486-1246

• Online

August 3 - 10, 2023

For: Marysville Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles Online Auction

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

• Jasper, IN

Thurs., August 10, 2023

For: Nancy Baer Trucking Inc.

Retirement Auction

• Online

Thurs., August 17, 2023

For: Virtual Crane, Heavy Transport & Support Equipment Auction

• Brooklyn, MS

Sat., August 19, 2023

For: Late Summer Construction & Transportation Public Auction

• Online Closes August 22, 2023

For: TX Online Inoperable Construction & Transportation Auction

• Pelzer, SC

Tues., August 22, 2023

For: Asphalt Inventory Reduction Auction

• Kissimmee, FL

Tues., August 29, 2023

For: Construction & Transportation Live Auction

• Online

Wed., August 9, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., August 10, 2023

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

• Online

Wed., August 16, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., August 17, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Auction

• Online

Tues., August 22, 2023

For: Government Auction

• Online

Wed., August 23, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

REBEL AUCTION CO., INC.

www.rebelauction.net

800-533-0673

• Hazlehurst, GA

August 9 - 10, 2023

For: 25th Annual Summer Contractor’s Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES www.RES.bid

833-SOLD-RES

• Wooster, OH

Thurs., August 10, 2023

For: Commercial Truck & Trailer Consignment Auction

August 2 - 9, 2023

For: Williston Tank Rental Retirement Auction

• Online

August 8 - 15, 2023

For: Steffes Truck & Transportation Auction

• Online

August 23 - 30, 2023

For: Colorado Consignment Auction

WAUSAU ACTIONEERS

www.wausauauctioneers.com

800-432-1922

• Merrill, WI

Fri., September 8, 2023

For: 25th Annual Fall Equipment Auction

WSM AUCTIONEERS

www.wsmauctioneers.com

623-936-3300

• Online

Sat., August 12, 2023

For: Virtual Online Public Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com

419-865-3990

• Kissimmee, FL

Wed., August 30, 2023

For: Florida Auction Site

Don Stewart Joins JM Wood AuctionasRegionalManager

Don Kelly Stewart recently joined the staff of JM Wood Auction, based in Montgomery, Ala., as southwest regional manager. Stewart will be based in Tupelo, Miss., and will serve JM Wood customers in Mississippi, Arkansas and northern Louisiana. Seasoned auction representative Tim Irvin, JM Wood’s previous manager of the area, retired in 2022 and left a void in a very active market.

Stewart had spent 16 years in the industry as a fleet manager for one of Mississippi’s premier site contractorsandcoincidentally, a big JM Wood customer. Stewart left his company to go in a different direction in June. However, he ultimately decided to join JM Wood when the opportunity presented itself.

RepresentativesofJMWoodAuctionsaid that Stewart will be a great asset to the auctioning business.As a previous fleet manager, he understands the complete life cycle of

amachineandcansharehisknowledgewith other contractors for determining when to sell — and when to buy. Stewart’s first call was to his previous employer to continue helping their fleet department through the life cycle process.

JM Wood found Stewart’s background and equipment pedigree very refreshing.

“Don has been busy working with equipment and at job sites for the last 16 years and when he meets with a customer or a prospect,it’sstrictlyaconversation of core equipment knowledge and recommendations and ‘old school nuts and bolts.’” said JM Wood’s Russ Wood.

JM Wood’s Bryant Wood added, “Excited is an understatement about having Don join the JM Wood team. Don oversaw every aspect of one of the Southeast’s largest construction fleets valued at over $50,000,000. We were excitedwhentheopportunitypresenteditself for Don to bring his extensive working knowledge of machinery and trucks to our buyers and sellers.”  CEG

AEDAnnouncesAddition of Stoltz, Promotion of Porter

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced the addition of Nichole Stoltz as senior regional manager and the promotion of Jonathan Porter, manager of government affairs, within theAED government affairs team.

Stoltz has extensive experience in the heavyequipmentindustry.Mostrecentlyshe was director of operations at Sunward America, a global construction machinery manufacturer headquartered in Denton, Texas.

As senior regional manager, Stoltz will cover the south-central region of the United States, including New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Her primary responsibility will be to build and support relationships with current AED member dealers to ensure those companies are maximizing the value of their association membership.

“We are excited that Nichole joined the AED team,” said Daniel B. Fisher, AED’s seniorvicepresidentofgovernment&exter-

nal affairs. “Nichole’s equipment industry experience combined with her established relationships will be a significant asset to both the association and our members.”

Stoltz is replacing Porter who has been promoted to manager of government affairs and is now joining the AED government affairs team headquartered in Washington, D.C. He will focus on advocating for the equipment industry’s pro-growth policy priorities, and representingAED member interests before lawmakers and administration officials.

“Adding Jonathon to the government affair’s office allows AED to expand its influence in Washington, D.C., as Congress considers issues important to equipment dealers, such as the Farm Bill, expiring tax provisions and implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure bill,” said Fisher.

“As we always say, ‘if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu’, and Jonathon will allowAED to have a seat at more tables to achieve public policy victories for the equipment industry.” 

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