Southeast 23, November 16, 2022

Building a Cleaner Future

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

Cost, availability and operation have limited the proliferation of electric heavy construction equipment. Compact machines powered by electricity have been more visible on job sites over the past six years, whereas big rigs have presented more of a challenge for manufacturers to roll out. That hasn’t stopped progress, though.

The bottom line, admittedly, is it’s proven costly to invest in electric construction machines.

Choices have been limited for fleet managers on a budget. And frequent battery recharging has made the technology less than efficient.

“Using electric heavy machinery has numerous ben-

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12 MAJOR I-40 BRIDGE PROJECT STARTS NEAR GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS

A contractor working for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) launched a two-year project to completely replace two bridges on Interstate 40 in the rugged mountains of Haywood County on Oct. 31.

12 DEVELOPER HOLDS GROUNDBREAKING FOR 31-ACRE PATRIOTS ANNEX

A 15-year project began Oct. 20 to bring new business to the Charleston, S.C., suburb of Mount Pleasant and money to the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum located there.

14 WESPRO JCB OPENS NEWEST FACILITY IN WEST ATLANTA

Wesley Scott opened Wespro JCB earlier this year and just recently opened a new full-service facility in west Atlanta just off I-285 and Veterans Memorial Parkway.

16 NASHVILLE ANNOUNCES $2.1B DOMED STADIUM FOR NFL’S TITANS

The Tennessee Titans took a significant step toward construction of a new stadium Oct. 17, when Mayor John Cooper announced that he and team officials have agreed to terms for the project.

16 CONEXPO-CON/AGG PLANS FOR SHOW TO FOCUS ON BUSINESS BUILDING

ConExpo-Con/AGG has been about the business of building since the very beginning. However, companies that build are facing new headwinds when it comes to building their business.

22 HCEA WRAPS UP ANNUAL CONVENTION & OLD EQUIPMENT EXPO

The Historical Construction Equipment Association’s 36th annual International Convention & Old Equipment Exposition was held at the National Construction Equipment Museum in Bowling Green, Ohio, Sept. 23 to 25, 2022.

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28 WORK BEGINS ON GULF COAST PARKWAY NEAR PANAMA CITY

Aproject costing more than $16 million to improve transportation in Florida’s Bay County, east of Panama City, will soon get under way, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

30 NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SPENDING UP SLIGHTLY IN SEPTEMBER

National nonresidential construction spending was up by 0.5 percent in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published Nov. 1 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

66 BOBCAT CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF FACILITY IN STATESVILLE, N.C.

Bobcat Company celebrated the completion of its Statesville, N.C., manufacturing facility expansion with a ceremonial ribbon cutting attended by company leaders, employees and community members.

68 VOLVO CE CONTINUES TO INVEST IN ELECTRIC HAULING SOLUTIONS

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced its intention to invest approximately $32.7 million, into its production facility in Braås, Sweden, between now and 2027.

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TurnerHoldsSummittoAddressEnvironmental,SocialTopics

Turner Construction Company is long recognized as a leader in the delivery of green building projects that achieve environmental sustainability goals across multiple rating systems. In addition, the company is committed to provide an active caring environment for the more than 100,000 people who enter its workplace each day.

As the construction industry is evolving, Turner is implementing a broader sustainability strategy that is informed by environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. In support of the company’s strategy to achieve goals far beyond its job sites, Turner hosted an ESG Sustainability Summit that brought together a diverse range of industry participants to exchange ideas to advance the sustainability of its operations and its supply chain.

At the one-day summit facilitated by Deloitte, approximately 45 industry leaders representing 18 companies came together to drive positive change and share sustainability visions and journeys of their organizations. Design for Freedom shared an important, and often overlooked, element of sustainability which is at the heart of their mission to implement ethical, forced-labor free building material sourcing strategies in the industry.

“This summit is an integral part of a broad strategy to expand the definition of sustainability in our company that is informed by environmental, social, and governance criteria. This strategy is directly connected to our culture of active caring for people and the planet,” said Tom Reilly, executive vice president of Turner.

“Our people are committed to work with others in the industry to meet the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations.”

Turner seeks to extend human rights, dignity, respect, environmental protection and ethics to the entire supply chain — from procurement of primary materials to the installation of materials and equipment.

“Turner has long worked to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within our supply chain. In addition, we seek to conduct business with partners that commit to being socially responsible with respect to all their business activities,” said Mike Buskin, vice president and chief procurement officer.

“It is great to collaborate with members of our supply chain to meet the challenges we face and who prioritize environmental, social, and governance goals in their organization

and in their building programs,” said Julia Gisewite,Turner’s chief sustainability officer.

“As we drive development of our ESG program, our employees see how the work they do is so meaningful, aligned to the company’s strategy, and is contributing to something extraordinary,” said Jennifer Downey, director of environmental, social and governance strategy at Turner.

“We recognize that we are at the beginning of a long process. We are committed to learn more and set goals that will help us make improvements within our company and the industry. We also acknowledge that the changes we seek to make cannot be achieved alone,” said Peter Hamill, senior vice president of Turner.

“A cross section of the industry was engaged throughout the summit and are committed to continue the discussion and do the work that is necessary to advance our industry for the next generation and the generations to come.”

Participants collectively agreed that this summit was an important and early step in what needs to be a cooperative and continuous journey. The group reflected that open collaboration between clients, design partners, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, non-profits, and consulting organizations will enable and set pathways for companies to meet the sustainability goals of projects, communities and the planet.

Participants in the summit included Al Young, vice president of operations and customer delivery, North America, Johnson Controls who said, “Integrating building construction and digital systems are the key in rapidly reaching decarbonization goals, and our success relies on partnership, idea generation and summits like this where the industry can work together to discuss new innovations.”

Rush Nathan, sustainability marketing manager at Hilti Inc., said, “A collaborative effort is key to better addressing the negative externalities from the built environment. This summit brought together many thought leaders across the value chain to apply robust and inclusive frameworks to tackle the pressing challenges.”

Sharon Prince, Grace Farms CEO and founder, Design for Freedom said, “Turner’s commitment to Design for Freedom is vertically galvanizing theAEC industry globally which is what it takes to first expand awareness and then eliminate forced labor from the building materials supply

chain.”

Other participating organizations included Nucor which is the largest and most sustainable steelmaker in North America, and as an electric arc steel producer, is also the largest recycler of scrap in North America; NBBJ a global architecture, planning and design firm; Otis, the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company; and, Schneider Electric a multinational company with 128,000 employees who specialize in digital automation and energy management solutions.

Deloitte, which facilitated the event, has an active Sustainability, Climate & Equity practice with professionals that help clients achieve emission reduction goals and make better decisions to mitigate climate risk across the construction value chain.

Following is the full list of companies who joined the summit.

• Advanced Performance Glass

• Apogee Enterprises Inc.

• B&G Electrical Contractors

• Curtis Partition

• Deloitte • Flatiron Construction • FX Collaborative • Grace Farms Foundation/Design for Freedom • Hilti Inc. • Johnson Controls • Limbach Company • NBBJ • Nucor • Otis • Schneider Electric • SourceBlue • Trane

• Turner Construction Company

The summit concluded with clear and unanimous agreement on the need to continue this important discussion and took initial steps to organize a structure to collectively address some of the sustainability challenges and opportunities that face the design and construction industry.

For more information about Turner Construction Company, visit www.turnerconstruction.com.

Forty-five industry leaders representing 18 companies came together to drive positive change in the construction industry supply chain and share sustainability visions and journeys of their organizations.

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DeveloperHoldsGroundbreakingfor31-AcrePatriotsAnnex

A 15-year project began Oct. 20 to bring new business to the Charleston, S.C., suburb of Mount Pleasant and money to the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum located there.

Although the construction will not officially get under way until 2023, the Patriots Point Development Authority Board and Bennett Hospitality hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of a five-phase effort.

The Patriots Annex development will stand on 31 acres of land that Patriots Point is leasing to Bennett Hospitality to build on. The site is on the east side of Charleston Harbor on a peninsula across from the historic city.

Patriots Point also is the home to a pair of popular museum ships, the USSYorktown, and the USS Laffey, both of which served in World War II, along with many other vessels and planes.

An aircraft carrier that served in the Pacific theater of battle during the war, the Yorktown later was decommissioned and moved to its current home in 1975. The Laffey is a destroyer, nicknamed “The Ship That Would Not Die” for

her exploits during the D-Day invasion and the battle of Okinawa when she withstood a determined assault by bombers and one of the war’s heaviest kamikaze air attacks.

“We’re building around great ships and a great museum,” said Wayne Adams, the vice chair of Patriots Point.

New Plans to Bring Needed Funds to Museum

The new development will feature a grand hotel, multiple boutique hotels, restaurants, shops and a waterfront park with an amphitheater.

“We are going to create a waterfront park so that all the people can enjoy [this] most valuable piece of land,” said Michael Bennett, the developer of Patriot Annex. “The great hotel that we call The Grand Patriot will sit at the top and it’s the furthest away from the water.”

WCBD-TV in Charleston noted that the property’s lease was something that Patriots Point needed to do for the survival of the museum’s ships and aircraft. The historic artifacts require millions of dollars in upkeep every year.

But the solution to fund the renovation bill was not always

so straightforward.

“I think how we were going to maintain the ships in a way that honors those who served on them and tells their story has been a struggle for years,” Adams told WCBD-TV. “A number of years ago we realized we had to monetize the land. That was the only way we were going to be able to do that without [going to] the taxpayers for dollars. We expect it to pay for the maintenance on these ships for decades to come.”

The current construction on the east side of the museum is where trees are being cleared for the main parking lot at Patriots Annex, work that will be finished in a year. After that, construction on the buildings is set to commence.

“Charleston County is routinely named the best place in the country to visit because we are constantly improving,” noted Teddie Pryor, chair of the Charleston County Council. “Projects like Patriots Point Annex are what keeps us at the top. What’s being built here today will be one of the most impressive developments we’ve seen in a long time and supports Patriots Point and the museum’s mission.

The money made from leasing a new place for visitors and locals to enjoy the Lowcountry will mean that the Patriots Point Museum can fulfill its mission to honor American servicemembers, Adams added.

“We’re going to modernize exhibits, plus we’ll have new exhibits and [unique] ways of telling the story of those who served aboard these ships,” he said. 

MajorI-40BridgeProjectStartsNearGreatSmokyMountains

A contractor working for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) launched a two-year project to completely replace two bridges on Interstate 40 in the rugged mountains of Haywood County on Oct. 31. The site is just east of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The state agency has designed a traffic management plan to keep one lane of travel open in each direction between U.S. 276 (Exit 20) and mile marker 18. By maintaining this pattern for six months, the contractor, Kiewit Construction, can reduce the overall time needed to replace the two bridges over White Oak Road, according to the Smoky Mountain News in Waynesville, N.C.

Depending on the number of vehicles on the interstate at one time, traffic conditions will likely mirror those that travelers experienced last winter when a contractor replaced the I-40 bridge over Harmon Den Road and Cold Springs Creek 11 mi. closer to the Tennessee state line.

The White Oak Road bridges contract calls for traffic to remain in this pattern until May 20, 2023, so that crews can replace the bridges, which have reached the end of their

service life.

Traffic will return to two lanes in each direction next summer and through October 2023, when lane reductions return so crews can complete the future phases.

“Awide variety of factors — the dire need to replace the decks, topography of the area, the proximity of the two bridges and traffic data from last winter — were considered before choosing this traffic management plan,” said NCDOT Division 14 Construction Engineer Mitchell Bishop. “We hope drivers understand the need to balance infrastructure improvement with travel time and safety for drivers and workers.”

Project to Improve Road for People, Wildlife

elk and smaller animals to get from one side of I-40 to the other.

NCDOT told the News that the necessary structural replacements are part of a fivebridge project, the first of its kind to be administered by the state as part of a partnership between NCDOT, the contractor and the design team. The Construction Manager/General Contractor method was formed to lower costs and hasten delivery from the first step in the design phase to the last inspection.

Kiewit Construction’s contract to replace the I-40 bridges is worth $84.3 million.

Mitchell Bishop North Carolina Department of Transportation

Drivers to and from Tennessee may choose to merge into one lane or use I-26 and I-81 to avoid the work zone on weekends and during periods of heavy congestion. The route betweenAsheville, N.C., and Dandridge,Tenn., via Kingsport,Tenn., adds about 45 minutes driving time compared to a traditional trip through the Pigeon River Gorge between the two states.

Kiewit’s building crews will work at both bridge locations simultaneously, the state agency said, removing each structure before installing their replacements. The new westernmost bridge will include two 12-ft.-wide travel lanes for both directions. The other existing span over White Oak Road and Jonathan Creek also will be demolished and replaced with one eastbound bridge and one westbound bridge. Both of those structures, too, will feature a pair of 12-ft.-wide travel lanes.

Their locations will feature wildlife fencing, with jump-outs which create safe passage for the region’s abundant bears, deer,

NCDOT officials have begun alerting drivers of delays well before they reach the work zone. Digital signs as far east as Burke County, as far south as Henderson County and as far west as Knox County, Tenn., are announcing lane closures and suggesting the roadway’s alternative routes.

“Driving through the work zone will take the least amount of time on most days,” said Chad Franklin, NCDOT Regional Intelligent Traffic Systems Engineer. “But [on] weekends and busy days, going through Kingsport will save drivers the most time. Planning ahead, and anticipating delays, is a very important part of trip planning this winter.” 

“We are going to create a waterfront park so that all the people can enjoy [this] most valuable pieceofland.”

Michael Bennett Developer of Patriot Annex

“We hope drivers understand the need to balance infrastructureimprovementwith travel time and safety for driversandworkers.”

Wespro JCB Opens Facility inAtlanta

Wesley Scott openedWespro JCB earlier this year and just recently opened a new full-service facility in west Atlanta just off I-285 and Veterans Memorial Parkway.

The 10,000-sq.-ft. facility sits on a 3-acre parcel of land with plenty of space for machine and attachment stocking.

“We chose this area because we wanted to have a solid footprint on the west side of Atlanta,” Scott said. “Plans are already in the works to open a location on the east side of Atlanta and then after that, looking toward a location on the south side. We actually just signed a contract on a 22,000square-foot facility off I-85 in Norcross [Georgia] that will give us the east side coverage.”

After opening earlier this year, the business already is in the black. Scott said that he was a bit skeptical on this endeavor, but after spending extensive time with various top executives of JCB NorthAmerica and seeing the passion and the “hands on approach” for distributors, he decided to move forward … and he’s truly glad he did.

The company is JCB only and will be looking in the future to add an attachment line or two, but for the most part, will be pressing the JCB line of attachments with their machine sales. This is a full-service JCB dealership, including sales, parts, in shop service, field service and used machine availability.

Scott started the business with 11 employees. Two key staffers that came on board were Craig Jacobs, who came from another dealership to help get the business started, and Cathy Biddy, who performs all administration and accounts receivables/accounts payable functions and, according to Scott, “Is wearing many hats to keep this running smoothly.

When you open a dealership, you need to have a group of people that are willing to take a chance with you and see the vision.”

Scott had been in the equipment business for more than 26 years before having this chance to open his own distributorship. His career was primarily in material handling products versus construction equipment. He virtually grew up in the industry — his grandfather owned a trucking and grading business, and his dad always ran backhoes.

Wesley and his brother, Jerry Scott, owned a forklift company and ended up selling to Toyota. Wesley said that working for Lee Smith, the president of Toyota Forklifts of Atlanta, one of the largest Toyota Forklift dealers in the country, was an eye opener.

“I thought I knew something before working for him. He taught me how to run a dealership and was the one who gave me the skills and confidence to run this business.

“We’re a highly dedicated group of people serving customers to our absolute best with a personalized ‘hands on’ approach. With some of the big dealerships, a person buys one, two or even five machines, they might not even get a Christmas card, with us, you buy a couple machines and you’re coming to Christmas dinner.”

Scott said, “We’re looking to partner with people in the business. These are machines. It doesn’t matter what color — or what brand — they go forward, backwards, up, down and they leak. It all comes down to who is going to take care of you — who’s going to be there for you all the way through the process. We want to take our customers out of the equipment business so they can do their job of construction.

“It looks like a new day for JCB. Even George Bamford himself came to my dealership when I opened. One of his key questions was ‘what can we do for you’ and he truly meant it. The entire executive team understands that for this brand to grow and be a success, they have to be accessible and a part of our business. They’re 100 percent willing to do that.”

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

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The new Wespro JCB facility is located at 1501 Atlanta Industrial Way, Atlanta, Ga.

This full-service JCB facility includes a spacious shop area with factory trained technicians.

Wesley Scott is Wespro JCB’s dealer principal.

New and used JCB machine roll into the equipment yard on a weekly basis.

Field service trucks prepare to roll out first thing on any given morning.

NashvilleAnnounces $2.1B Domed Stadium for NFL’s Titans

The Tennessee Titans took a significant step toward construction of a new stadium Oct. 17, when Mayor John Cooper announced that he and team officials have agreed to terms for the project.

Most notable, from the city’s perspective, is that the plan will save taxpayers an estimated $1.75 billion to $1.95 billion that would have been required to maintain the NFL team’s current venue, Nissan Stadium, under terms of the existing lease, which could have been extended to 2039, according to Sports Illustrated (SI).

In addition, some of the land on which Nissan Stadium currently sits will be returned to Nashville for redevelopment, and the Titans will forgive $32 million the city currently owes for construction and maintenance over the past four years.

The deal still requires approval of the Metro Nashville Council and the Nashville Sports Authority. The best-case scenario is that all the approvals will be in place by the end of the year and construction can get under way sometime late in 2023.

SI reported that Titans’ officials remain hopeful that the new stadium will be complete in time for the 2026 NFL season but are willing to push that back to ensure the quality of the venue.

Once the domed structure opens, the team and the city will begin a new 30-year lease under which the Titans are responsible for all maintenance and upgrades to the facility.

Team Left Astrodome in 1997 for Tennessee

Original Titans’owner Bud Adams was a founding member of the American Football League (AFL) in 1960, where his Houston Oilers played until after the 1969 season when that league merged with the NFL. In 1997, Adams decided to move the Oilers to Tennessee, primarily because he could not get Houston officials to build a replacement for the outdated Astrodome.

After playing for two seasons in Memphis while awaiting Nissan Stadium’s completion, the renamed Titans football team made their final move to Nashville.

“When my father brought this team to Tennessee 25 years ago, I don’t think he could have imagined a better home for our organization,” Amy Adams Strunk, controlling owner of the Titans, said in a release from the city. “The way the people of Tennessee have embraced this team as their own is

truly something special, and I am thrilled that with this new agreement, we will cement our future here in Nashville for another generation.”

Architecture to Give Ticket Holders Great Sightlines

According to SI, Nashville’s domed stadium plans have many notable details, including:

• An expected seating capacity of 55,000 to 60,000, a decrease of more than 10 percent from the current venue. Modern architectural concepts, however, will allow for all

count based on when they bought their seats.

•Any redevelopment of the Nissan Stadium site is expected to include a public transportation hub that will change how fans travel to the new venue.

• A proposed park and adjacent green spaces also are planned for the tailgating area to enhance the overall gameday experience.

The total cost of Nashville’s domed stadium is estimated at $2.1 billion. The state of Tennessee has already committed $500 million to be raised through an increase in the downtown hotel tax. Additionally, the city will commit another $760 million from revenue bonds, which will be repaid through ticket sales and a one percent increase to all in-stadium sales at the new building as well as other sales tax revenue from the surrounding campus.

The Titans organization is committed to contributing $840 million in addition to all cost overruns, SI noted.

Venue Will Accommodate Today’s Fans

seats to have compelling sightlines, and that is still large enough to host Super Bowls and other notable events, like NCAA football championships and basketball’s Final Four.

• The 1.7-million-sq.-ft. stadium will be built on what is currently a parking lot between Nissan Stadium and Interstate 24 to the east. Once construction is finished, the older venue will be demolished.

• The domed stadium’s roof will not be retractable, but it will be translucent to allow some degree of natural light. Additionally, the expectation is that the sides will utilize glass with a garage-door concept to allow fresh air to move through the concourse and seating areas.

• An artificial playing surface will be installed because there is not enough room for an outdoor grass field to be rolled into the stadium on gamedays, such as exists in other NFL cities.

• Rather than just a lower level, a club level, an upper level and suites, the new facility will have as many as two dozen seating options from which fans can choose.

• Current Titans’ personal seat license (PSL) holders will have priority on PSLs in the new stadium and will get a dis-

Kansas City, Mo.-based MANICA Architecture, which has designedAllegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NRG Stadium in Houston, and Wembley Stadium in London, among others, will develop the final design once all approvals are in place for the project to go forward.

“We want it to be a modern experience,” Titans President and CEO Burke Nihill said of the proposed facility. “The best stadiums allow fans the choice about how they want to attend the game and interact with the stadium. So, that may be a great seat that has a good view of the game and they’re parked there the entire time. And that may be a social experience. There are families who want the ability to roam around a little bit with their little ones. We have millennials who would like to have something of a game-long tailgate. So, we are trying to build a building and design a building that accommodates a wide range of experiences.”

He called the new Titans’stadium “a game changer for the community, enhancing the national and international reputation of our great city and state and delivering world-class events to our doorstep that we could never have dreamed of 25 years ago. We couldn’t be more appreciative of Mayor Cooper’s commitment to prioritizing the taxpayers of Nashville and his vision for a bold future on the East Bank [of the Cumberland River].” 

ConExpo-Con/AGG Plans for Show to Focus On Business Building

ConExpo-Con/AGG has been about the business of building since the very beginning. However, companies that build are facing new headwinds when it comes to building their business and their teams and face uncertain prospects without the right education for their leadership. That’s one of the key reasons construction professionals need to attend ConExpo-Con/AGG, March 14 to 18, 2023, in Las Vegas.

“The biggest value in making the trip to Vegas to come to ConExpo-Con/AGG is learning, and I don’t mean just learning about the latest and greatest equipment on display,” said ConExpo-Con/AGG Show Director Dana Wuesthoff. “The education

offerings at ConExpo-Con/AGG have always stood out for their focus on helping construction professionals build both their skillsets and their overall businesses acumen.”

Here’s a preview of some of the course offerings at ConExpo-Con/AGG that center on growing your construction businesses:

• Why Gen Z Eats Sustainability for Breakfast – Dave Bolderoff, CEM [Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts]: Never before in the history of mankind have there been five different generations of individuals active in the labor pool. Gen Z, the newest generation entering the workforce en masse are more environmentally conscious than their predecessors and want to work for

companies making a positive impact on the world. Learn what it takes to motivate these younger workers, and how construction companies can leverage new and existing sustainability initiatives to attract them into your talent pool.

• Be That One Guy – Vicky O’Learly, MA [Ironworkers International]: Not working to bring women onto the team excludes more than half the available talent pool from hiring efforts. However, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) says their data shows 41 percent of women in the construction trades have thought about leaving the construction industry because of bullying, harassment

and intimidation. This session shows construction professionals, especially business owners and leaders, what they can do to change the culture on their job sites.

• Building Blocks of an Effective Equipment Budget – Richard King, CPA, CGMA, CCIFP& Kevin Reimert, CEM, STSC [Schlouch, Inc.]: Even small pieces of construction equipment can be a significant capital expense. This session asks attendees if they are getting the best use out of that equipment, and how to generate the data to prove it, focusing on processes, inputs and workflows.

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HCEAWraps UpAnnual International Convention & Old Equipment Expo

By Thomas Berry HCEA

The Historical Construction Equipment Association’s 36th annual International Convention & Old Equipment Exposition was held at the National Construction Equipment Museum in Bowling Green, Ohio, Sept. 23 to 25, 2022.

Despite a weather scare and high diesel prices affecting how many machines were brought in, the show was a great success.

Several thousand attendees from all over the United States and several other countries enjoyed perfect weather on Friday and Saturday. Approximately 120 antique machines and vehicles were brought in from as far away as New England, Louisiana and Colorado, joining the museum’s fleet

The big moment, as a Link-Belt HTC86100 and Grove RT880E lower the Titan’s dump bed into place. The Taylor 26-ton forklift assisted one crane in rolling the bed into lifting position after its halves were welded together.

of 185 machines and additional modern equipment.

The show featured major reassembly of the Museum’s Terex 33-15 Titan 170-ton capacity end dump. The work was done entirely with donated labor and loaned equipment. Two local contractors provided crane and operator services valued at $25,000.

It also featured the debut of the museum’s newly restored Manitowoc 3500 dragline and the first use of its new late 1960s Cat dirt spread — a D9G pushloader, two 631B motor scrapers and a 631B water wagon, all immaculately restored, donated and transported from New Jersey by the Mahan Collection Foundation.

Many other rare and unusual construction and agricultural machines, trucks, cars, engines and military vehicles were shown.

The museum will again host the show in 2023, on Sept, 22 to 24.

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Myrtle Beach, S.C., Subsea Data Station LikelytoServeGoogle

DC Blox, a Greenville, S.C., data center firm, has broken ground on its Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station (CLS). When complete, the facility will be connected to five prepositioned subsea bore pipes configured to encase up to five 24-fiber pair subsea cables.

The company also announced that a new dark fiber route linking Myrtle Beach with the Southeast connectivity hub in Atlanta is under construction.

DCD, an online news source for the data center industry, reported Oct. 4 that the 15-megawatt CLS is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2023, while the fiber route will be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

“We are celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station and the highly anticipated East-West dark fiber route across the Southeast,” said Jeff Uphues, CEO of DC Blox. “We thank all our partners and local government officials who are helping to drive the development of this digital infrastructure across the region.

“The rapid growth we are seeing in cities across the Southeast demands state-of-the-art digital infrastructure to enable local businesses and communities to stay connected, communicate, compete and thrive in the global economy.”

DC Blox’s nearly 500-mi. dark fiber route will be the first high-capacity east-west fiber path from South Carolina through Georgia. It will connect from the Myrtle Beach CLS, through Charleston, Augusta, Ga., and Atlanta, before landing in Lithia Springs, Ga.

The term “dark fiber” is defined as an unlit or unused optical fiber that has been laid, but which can be leased to data companies in the future.

Google Plans to Run Cables from S.C.

News of a CLS in Horry County’s Myrtle Beach broke in April as local officials looked to sell 20 acres of land at its 460-acre International Technology and Aerospace Park (ITAP) to an unnamed company.

However, DCD noted the official’s documents failed to redact DC Blox’s name in the legal definitions for the land sale. The very next month, DC Blox confirmed its plans to build its station at the site.

Myrtle Beach currently does not have any cable landing stations, but two cables are due to land there soon, DCD reported.

Last year, Google announced that its Firmina 12-fiber pair cable will run from South Carolina to Las Toninas, Argentina, and is due to launch in 2023. More landings are slated to run from the Palmetto State to Praia Grande, Brazil and Punta del Este, Uruguay.

The Confluence 1 submarine cable, from Confluence Networks, will span the Eastern seaboard from Sunny Isles, Fla., to Wall Township, N.J. It also is due to go live in 2023; both cables are being supplied by Subcom.

Myrtle Beach’s agreement with DC Blox suggests that its CLS will likely serve Google — referring to its intended use as a CLS for an undisclosed “cloud technology company.”

Earthmoving 1960s style as the D9G sets to work pushing an Allis-Chalmers 260 while one of the 631Bs swings into the cut. All are owned by the museum.

Doing it the old-fashioned way! A 1918 Russell & Company 30/90 traction engine is pulling two 1920s Baker Maney D wheeled scrapers and a 1929 Galion Leaning Wheel E-Z Lift No. 10 pull grader.

The Myrtle Beach CLS will be DC Blox’s second location in South Carolina. The company’s Greenville facility opened in January, and is currently expanding with a second data facility encompassing over 9,000 sq. ft. 

The museum’s newly restored 1942 Manitowoc 3500 dragline at work.

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Work Begins On Gulf Coast Parkway Near Panama City

Aproject costing more than $16 million to improve transportation in Florida’s Bay County, east of Panama City, will soon get under way, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Construction is slated to begin in November on Florida Highway 370, also known as the Gulf Coast Parkway, which will connect North Tyndall Parkway and North Star Avenue in Calloway in the state’s Panhandle.

In addition, it will span 1.7 mi. and feature two lanes, traffic signals at both intersections, a 10-ft.-wide multi-use path

and a connection to Tram Road.

“What this allows us to do is alleviate a lot of the traffic that is occurring on [U.S.] 98 and [Fla.] 22 in Callaway,” explained FDOT spokesperson Ian Satter. “We’ll be able to reduce the traffic flow in that area, and that will be a safer intersection for those people who travel through there.”

He also said the project is one part of a larger FDOT study from a few years ago to potentially build a regional connector road — also called Gulf Coast Parkway — that would span approximately 36 mi. and connect U.S. 98 with por-

tions of U.S. 231.

As of Oct. 26, however, the 1.7-mi. segment was the only part of the regional Gulf Coast Parkway designed, funded for construction, or listed among FDOT’s plans.

Satter, who said the state agency will pay for the entire cost of the upcoming project, expected it will take about three years to complete. The News Herald noted that Satter said FDOT officials might consider adding more segments of Gulf Coast Parkway in the future depending on demand.

FDOT Continues to Improve Bay County Roads

Robert Carroll, chairman of the Bay County Commission, told the Panama City news outlet he believes projects like the parkway, along with the working partnership between the FDOT and the county, are crucial for the area’s future.

He added he was glad that in addition to improving traffic and adding convenience for residents who live in the area, the Gulf Coast Parkway will feature multi-use paths for pedestrians.

“We’re grateful FDOT keeps spending money in Bay County and improving our traffic situation,” Carroll said. “We all know that we have a traffic problem [here], and we’re excited to see [this project begin construction].

“There are projects where FDOT is the lead, and there are projects where [Bay County] is the lead, and there are some that we do together,” he continued. “But, whether it’s us taking the lead or them taking the lead, it’s dollars being spent in Bay County, which is crucial.”

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Construction is slated to begin on State Road 370, or Gulf Coast Parkway, which will span approximately 1.7 mi. and connect North Tyndall Parkway and North Star Avenue.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Up Slightly in Sept.

Associated Builders and Contractors Report

National nonresidential construction spending was up by 0.5 percent in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published Nov. 1 by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $883.9 billion for the month.

Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was up 1.0 percent, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.3 percent in September.

“The disconnect between contractor confidence, which remains elevated according to ABC’s Construction Confidence Index, and nonresidential construction spending continues,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

“While nonresidential construction spending is below February 2020 levels, many contractors report operating at capacity. This has much to do with worker and equipment shortages.

“Many projects under construction inAmerica began prior to the rapid increase in borrowing costs that started earlier this year,” said Basu.

“With interest rates on the rise and the economy expected to slow, nonresidential spending will likely decline further, at least in segments vulnerable to economic downturns. Contractors that focus on public construction work stand to be in far better shape given recent federal legislation and excess pandemic relief funds waiting to be spent by many state and local governments.”

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ProperToolsHelpOhioContractorPreventDitchBankErosion

Werk-Brau buckets and attachments are used all over the world, but when the project is in your own hometown … well that hits a little differently. So, when the Weber Company of Archbold, Ohio, recently embarked on a project to control erosion along a drainage ditch that ran through nearby Findlay, Ohio,Werk-Brau employees were proud to see their handiwork used to improve their local community.

The Dalzell ditch is roughly 3 mi. long and winds its way through several areas of town, including residential neighborhoods, industrial zones, commercial areas including restaurants and hotels, adjacent to Findlay High School and along Interstate 75. Weber was tasked by Hancock County with placing rip rap in roughly 2 mi. of the ditch — areas that were most susceptible to erosion as marked by county engineers. Weber crews would restructure the steeply sloped ditch banks, those with slopes approaching 2:1, to better accommodate the incoming rip rap, grooming both sides if necessary to hold the sides in place and prevent further erosion and damage.

Because of the winding nature of the drainage ditch and the extremely wet weather, which both precluded bringing heavy equipment onto the jobsites and caused further erosion that they were trying to eliminate, the project presented some peculiar challenges.

Armed with unique tools including a Case CX 250 long stick excavator with a Werk-Brau 2-yd. ditching bucket and a side dump trailer, Isaac Weber and his team made respectable progress and completed the project within their established timeframe.

Weber and his team began the project in early November. Starting

in the residential areas posed some challenges as well as some opportunities. Since there was no place to stockpile material, they were running it in as needed, day by day, which was a challenge as the Carey Quarry was about an hourand-a-half round trip from the job site.

“We have a side dump trailer so we can pull right up to the guardrail and dump a full load over the side,” said Nate Meyer, project coordinator. “One load will do one side and a little of the bottom, and the next load will do the other side and a little bit of the bottom.”

While awaiting the next trailer load of rip rap, excavator operators would distribute the rock as needed, shoring up or restructuring the ditch sides as required.

The side dump trailer allowed

Weber crews to accomplish 40-ft. of the project at a time, helping them to average roughly 400 to 500 ft. per day depending on how fast they could get rock from the quarry.

After the ditch wound its way out of the residential areas where the side dump trailers were no longer feasible, Weber crews stockpiled material and moved it with a John Deere 624P wheel loader equipped with a 3.5-yd. bucket. The loader would dump a load of rip rap into the ditch, favoring whichever side was being shored up at present. They would then go back for another load while the excavator distributed the rip rap along the ditch banks. A trio of excavators were used on the project — a Case CX130, a Case CX210 and a

Case CX250 — all fitted with Werk-Brau quick couplers and buckets.

“We trust Werk-Brau products. When I see that logo, I know I’m getting a high-quality, durable product that will do what it was designed to do,” said Weber.

Stockpiling materials kept the excavator and loader operators busy, but tight confines and space constraints required creativity in certain areas.

“We had a spot where the ditch ran in between the back yards of houses, so there was nowhere for an excavator to go,” said Meyer. “So, we built a ramp out of rip rap and drove the loader down there and dumped a bunch of stone. Then we brought in the Case CX130C excavator and placed it on the sides.”

While not ideal, the scenario worked … for the most part.

“He did have a rock get caught in the track, and then it walked the track off in the ditch,”said Meyer. “That was a pain. We put a load of rock in his bucket, extended his arm way out so that he was just traveling on one track, and he onetracked it out of there.”

Meyer had another Case CX 210 excavator pulling the CX130C to keep the limping excavator moving straight. He laughs about it now but said that it was “a nightmare” at the time.

The smaller CX130C and CX210 excavators were viable choices in many sections, but Meyer remembers one area where the long reach of the Case CX 250 long reach was essential.

A trio of excavators were used on the project — a Case CX130, a Case CX210 and a Case CX250 — all fitted with Werk-Brau quick couplers and buckets.

The Weber Company was tasked by Hancock County with placing rip rap in roughly 2 mi. of the ditch — areas that were most susceptible to erosion as marked by county engineers.

Fecon Bull Hog Helps Unearth SidewalkAfter 10 Years

You may have heard about a bridge to nowhere, but what about a sidewalk to nowhere?

This was the predicament one community north of Tampa, Fla., was facing.After making a 1,500-ft. sidewalk on the back side of a pond, the community couldn’t build the accompanying bridges to connect the sidewalk to the rest of the complex.

Battling Brazilian Peppertree

The housing community of Connerton, Fla., north of Tampa had grand plans for putting in a sidewalk around the back side of the community’s pond and then connecting it to the community through boardwalks at each end. Unfortunately, after cutting the path and putting the sidewalk in, the rest of the project was put on hold. Over the next 10 years, the sidewalk was overtaken on both sides by the Brazilian Peppertree, vines, crepe myrtles, and other undergrowth.

When the project got enough interest to start the second phase of work, Clear Cut Forestry Mulching owner Tim Hileman got the call.

“We had a drone out looking for the sidewalk and you couldn’t see it,” Hileman said, explaining the degree of overgrowth present. Collectively working off blueprints and with the engineers, the team believed they knew where the sidewalk was hiding. Now they just needed to find a way to get to it.

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. So Hileman started at one of the community’s access points and cut

himself a half mile long trail through the woods to the suspected sidewalk location.

“We never would’ve been able to get in there any other way…Then we saw the beginningoftheslabandstartedfollowingit.”

Around 1,500-ft. later Hileman found the other end.

After freeing the sidewalk, Hileman cleared 10 ft. of room on either side. This allowed the engineers to finally access the sidewalk to assess it before working on the connecting bridges. Two and a half days of work gave a community their sidewalk back.

The Brazilian Peppertree is so invasive and common in Florida that Hileman encounters it at nearly every job site. Thankfully for Clear Cut and its clients, this undergrowth is easily tamed by Hileman’s Fecon Bull Hog mulcher.

How It Works

Fecon’s Bull Hog mulcher is an extremely durable mulcher with the ability to mulch up to 6 in. material with ease due to its bite-limiting rotor design and a variable speed motor which automatically adjusts to maximize rotor-speed and torque to changing material loads.

Thirty double-sided, Samurai knife edge cutting tools are mounted onto the FGT style rotor, creating a 61 in. cutting width. The attachment requires 30 to 45 gpm flow at up to 6,000 psi, which is delivered by a Caterpillar high flow skid steer.

The FGT rotor system features a smooth rotor surface, spiral tool pattern and innova-

tive tool shape for efficient cutting. Hileman sharpens his blades twice a week and flips them after every 15 running days.

When it comes to mulcher attachment maintenance, Hileman greases the head every morning with four pumps and then another four pumps at lunch on the bearings.

Hileman had such a good experience building his business with his Fecon mulching attachment that he decided to stick with the brand when it came time to grow his equipment arsenal. Pairing another used Fecon Bull Hog mulcher with a brand-new

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The housing community of Connection, Fla., planned to connect the community's pond to the community through boardwalks. Unfortunately, after cutting the path and putting the sidewalk in, the rest of the project was put on hold.

Clear Cut Forestry Mulching owner Tim Hileman started at one of the community’s access points and cut himself a halfmile long trail through the woods to the suspected sidewalk location.

Over 10 years, the sidewalk was overtaken on both sides by the Brazilian Peppertree, vines, crepe myrtles and other undergrowth.

Fecon’s Bull Hog mulcher has the ability to mulch up to 6 in. material with ease due to its bite-limiting rotor design and a variable speed motor, which automatically adjusts to maximize rotor-speed and torque to changing material loads.

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“There was a pipe that went underneath the fence on the far side of a wide section of the ditch.We were able to reach the pipe, dig it out and put the new pipe in with the long reach excavator,” said Meyer, recalling how they used pretty much all of the more than 60 ft. reach of the Case CX 250.

In addition to tight quarters, the wet terrain required some creativity from the machine operators as well. In the final section of ditch, alongside I-75, the access point was off a side street, with a dirt path entryway roughly 1,000 ft. long. Near the roadway the footing was fine, but as it neared low lying area closer to the highway the ground became downright swampy. They stockpiled material — both rip rap and 57’s — but the loader had to travel another 1,000 to 1,500 ft. to the ditch area being worked on. But first the operators had to reconstruct the pathway, removing mud to get to drier material, and placing rock where needed to shore up the footing to allow the loader and the excavator to safely and efficiently traverse the area.

Despite unpredictably bad weather patterns, the region received near record precipitation over the project period, having the right tools at hand allowed the Weber

Company to keep this project on track and moving forward. After completion, the next heavy rain would have water passing through the ditch but not carry any of the ditch bank with it. Knowing that they played a small part in this Hancock County erosion control effort, Werk-Brau employees stand proud of their company, their products and the impact that they have not only on the local community but in other communities across the country.

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Overgrown Sidewalk Is No Match for Fecon Bull Hog

ommendation was powerful enough to convince Hileman to drop what he was doing and follow a friend into the mulching business. Hileman even purchased his first mulcher head attachment straight from him.

Mike Cram with Heavy Brush Mowing started his business in Brevard County, Fla., with a Fecon Bull Hog mulcher. Fast forward seven years and Hileman realized he could do the same…with the same exact mulcher.

“I always saw Mike’s videos but never paid too much attention to them. Then one day I had a meeting at one of his job sites and I saw the mulcher and was just blown away.”

use the equipment that he decided to purchase the seven-year-old mulcher from his friend.

“As the bearings are good, the head’s balanced, and the pumps are good, regardless of what the attachment looks like, it’ll still run just as good as new.”

After adding a Caterpillar high flow skid steer to his arsenal, Clear Cut was born. Two years into operating and the business has added a Caterpillar 299D3 XE high flow skid steer and another used Fecon Bull Hog mulching attachment to its arsenal.

The side dump trailer allowed Weber crews to accomplish 40-ft. of the project at a time, helping them to average roughly 400 to 500 ft. per day, depending on how fast they could get rock from the quarry.

Hileman was impressed, and had such a good friend in Cram, that he was able to borrow Cram’s whole rig and trailer to do his first ever job in Brevard County. Cram then taught Hileman how to use the equipment to not only clear the land but also to make it look presentable after the fact. He provided Hileman with industry expertise in addition to equipment.

Hileman was so moved after getting to

Both mulchers and Cat high flow skid steers are still working, clearing brush and undergrowth in the south Florida area. Hileman figures his business is split 50/50 between residential lot clearing/property improvement and commercial thinning.

While the act of mulching is an act of removal, Hileman’s work is sometimes addition by subtraction, like when he gave a community their sidewalk (and future plans) back by removing the brush.

For more information, visit www.fecon.com.

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Volvo Delivers 25,000th Truck to Penske Truck Leasing

Volvo Trucks North America hosted Penske Truck Leasing executives at the Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Va., to commemorate the delivery of the 25,000th truck in a partnership that has spanned the last two decades.

On hand for the ceremony were board members of the Volvo Group board of directors, including President and Chief Executive Officer Martin Lundstedt, and the President of Volvo Trucks North America, Peter Voorhoeve. Accepting delivery of the trucks were Penske executives Art Vallely, President of Penske Truck Leasing and Paul Rosa, Senior Vice President of Procurement and Fleet Planning at Penske.

“We are extremely proud of the relationship that we have with Penske,” said Voorhoeve. “Over the past two decades, we’ve been able to deliver 25,000 trucks to them for their operations here in North America and are encouraged about the future with Penske as both companies have a passion and focus on sustainability and safety. Penske has been an early adopter of our Volvo VNR Electric truck and put trucks from the Volvo LIGHTS project in operation. Additionally, they have been early adopters of our new D13TC, focusing on creating greater fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions in diesel technology as we transition into the future of decarbonized transportation solutions.”

Art Vallely, Penske Truck Leasing president, said, “We are pleased to celebrate this milestone with our longtime and valued friends at Volvo. We appreciate their innovative approach to quality, safety, driver comfort and more recently their advancements with fleet electrification. We look forward to continuing to work together in the future.”

Truck No. 25,000 is a VNL300, featuring

the D13TC engine which was delivered on Sept. 29, 2022. The turbo-compounded engine is a key cornerstone in the future of diesel power plants for Volvo Trucks North America, designed for fuel savings and CO2 reductions on a wide variety of applications.

With both companies’ strong dedication to safety, Penske also has outfitted nearly 2,000 trucks with Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS), a feature that uses an electric motor above the hydraulic steering gear to provide

additional torque when necessary. The VDS system receives input 2,000 times per second through sensors on the truck monitoring yaw rate, steering angle, wheel speed and the driver’s own action.This provides added safety in crosswind, heavy-braking, on uneven lanes, pothole collisions or in the event of rapid tire deflation or sidewall failure. In addition to its many safety features, VDS provides a more comfortable overall driving experience with less steering input required, especially when ranging at slow

speeds, adding to a less fatigued driver, according to the manufacturer.

Penske also has elected to outfit a large number of trucks with the fully integrated system featuring Apple CarPlay, which allows drivers to safely use their favorite navigation apps, hands-free calling and other driver productivity functions while keeping their eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel.

For more information, visit www.volvotrucks.us.

(L-R): Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America; Paul Rosa, senior vice president of procurement and fleet planning, Penske Truck Leasing; Art Vallely, president, Penske Truck Leasing; Martin Lundstedt, president and chief executive officer, Volvo Group; and Carl-Henric Svanberg, chairman of the board, AB Volvo gather at the at the Volvo Trucks Customer Center in Dublin, Va., to commemorate the delivery of the 25,000th truck to Penske in a partnership that has spanned the last two decades.

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Below is the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour public schedule:

• Nov. 5: Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Fletcher, N.C.

• Nov. 6: Cherokee County Courthouse, Murphy, N.C.

• Nov. 6: Oconaluftee Island Park Event Site, Cherokee, N.C.

• Nov. 7: Pisgah Forest Ranger Station & Visitor Center, Pisgah Forest, N.C.

• Nov. 7: Marion Main Street, Marion, N.C.

• Nov. 8: Avery County Cooperative Extension Center, Newland, N.C.

• Nov. 8: Watauga High School, Boone, N.C.

• Nov. 8: Downtown Newton, Newton, N.C.

• Nov. 9: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mount Airy, N.C.

• Nov. 9: Troy Town Hall, Troy, N.C.

• Nov. 10: North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro, N.C.

• Nov. 11: North Carolina Veteran’s Home, Kinston, N.C.

• Nov. 12: Union Point Park, New Bern, N.C.

• Nov. 13: Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo, N.C.

• Nov. 14: Suffolk Visitors Center, Suffolk, Va.

• Nov. 18: Delivery to West Lawn, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

• Nov. 30: Tree Lighting Ceremony, Washington, D.C.

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ing the special tree — a 78-ft. tall Red Spruce scheduled to be harvested Nov. 2 from the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.

Hardy Brothers Trucking has more than 100 dedicated drivers and 55 Kenworth trucks — including11T680NextGenerationmodels — pulling refrigerated trailers

and hauling freight.

The Kingdons will drive a T680 Next Gen equipped with a 76-in. mid-roof sleeper and the PACCAR Powertrain to a full slate of community celebrations en route to Washington, D.C. The T680 Next Gen also provides drivers with the latest Kenworth SmartWheel, cus-

This year’s tour theme “From the Mountains to the Sea” along with “From the National Forests in North Carolina” are prominently displayed on the truck’s driver and passenger sides. The design also features the U.S. Capitol Building, U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree; and a background of the sunset overlooking the Pisgah National Forest in the Appalachian Mountains.

tomizable 15-in. digital display, fully LED lighting down the road, additional advanced driver assistance systems, and an extremely comfortable cab and sleeper.

The public community celebrationsbeginNov.5.Theofficialtree lighting ceremony on the West

Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building is scheduled for Nov. 30. Smaller companion trees also will be provided to decorate offices inside of the U.S. Capitol building and other sites throughoutWashington, D.C., along with handmade ornaments created by North Carolinians.

InstallingTireInflationSystemsCanImproveCostReduction

By Duane Myears

SPECIAL TO CEG

Proper tire maintenance is critical in the performance of all on-road equipment. Installing a tire inflation system on your side dump trailer is one way to reduce costs and keep your trailer moving.

Under-Inflation Can Mean Big Losses

Under-inflated tires lead to premature tire wear, which means higher operating costs with repetitive replacements and increased fuel consumption. They also contribute to drivability and handling issues. Under-inflation can contribute to stability concerns.

Tire Inflation Systems Offer

20 Percent Better Tire Life

Tire inflation systems are installed at the customer’s request. MTIS (Meritor Tire Inflation System) is the most commonly installed system at SmithCo.

The trailers with these systems typically use Super Single tires, where there is a single tire on each end of the axle instead of dual tires/wheels on each end.

While trimming the weight per axle by approximately 250 lbs. compared to dual tires/wheels, there is a drawback of only having one tire on each end of the axle. If you have a flat, you are down. In this case, the tire inflation system is a great benefit as it keeps the tire inflated to the proper pressure even if it has a slow leak.

What’s more, there is a light that is mounted on the trailer that illuminates when the system is putting air into the tires, so there’s a clear indication that a tire has a leak.

Bottom line, customers with a tire inflation system typically see a 20 percent or better tire life by keeping the tires at recommended operating pressure.

Overall, a tire inflation system is easy to integrate into your regular trailer maintenance schedule and can pay for itself over time with tire cost reductions, minimal down time due to flats and increased fuel milage.

For more information, call 800/7798099, email sales@sidedump.com or visit sidedump.com.

(Duane Myears is a district sales manager of SmithCo.)

Photo courtesy of Meritor website

MTIS (Meritor Tire Inflation System) is the most commonly installed system at SmithCo.

Increasingly More Manufacturers Unveil New e-Machines

efits, including a reduction in fumes, noise, emissions, energy costs and operating costs,” according to Autodesk’s Redshift.

A long list of machine makers has unveiled new models this year, and it’s expected more manufacturers will be rolling out electric heavy machines in time for ConExpoCon/AGG 2023.

RedShift believes construction companies can reap additional benefits from ditching diesel engines.

Studies show that the larger upfront cost of going electric is offset by more years of dependable service, the organization noted.

“Recharging replaces refueling, typically a dirty job on big machines. And less noise and pollution can yield longer construction hours,” said RedShift.

As battery power becomes cheaper, stronger and more dependable, there aren’t as many excuses against using electric heavy machinery, said Stefan Schneider, managing director of machinery maker SUNCAR HK AG.

“Some machines that have very high fuel consumption are hard to equip with batteries to work a full operation day,” he told RedShift. “But it’s possible to run most of the time from the grid with a cable.”

Making the Switch

According to RedShift, it’s also possible to convert from electric/hydraulic to all-electric operations by replacing hydraulics with electric actuators.

The actuators are operated by complex computer coding that mimics traditional hydraulic movement.

“Many companies currently have all-electric prototypes in the field for testing, suggesting more of these options will soon be for sale and on the job.”

And many of these companies are using the trucking and transportation sectors as their integration models.

RedShift found that all-electric construction runs parallel with initiatives to electrify trucking and transportation, another big source of carbon emissions.

The biggest single source of transportation emissions in the United States is from freight movement, mostly done by large trucks.

The California State Air Resource Board has mandated all-electric trucking by 2045.

California, Oregon and Washington support the West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative.

The initiative wants to see a network of electric vehicle charging stations for freight haulers along Interstate 5 from Canada to Mexico.

Electric Making Inroads

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says compact machines have gained the most traction in the movement to electric power.

In fact, most of the electric construction equipment models commercially available are compact machines.

“We started with the smaller machines because they are typically running only a few hours a day,” said Lars Arnold, electromobility product manager of Volvo CE.

That said, both manufacturers and contractors believe large machines are coming soon.

Volvo CE is testing a 20-ton crawler excavator powered by a 600-volt charging system. Availability is expected in 2024.

“The 48-volt battery packs and the duty cycles of compact machines are well matched,” said Ray Gallant, vice president of product management and productivity of Volvo.

From a technological standpoint, electric-powered compact equipment was one of the easiest to go after, said Chris Lucas, product manager of excavators, JCB North America.

Thomas Jaejin Lee, direc-

tor of product management, Doosan Infracore North America, said, “We plan to make a shift to battery-type excavators for 10-metricton and below.

Though electric-powered mining, demolition, aerial lift and industrial forklift machines have been on the market for a while, the technology is quickly mainstreaming to general construction.

Electric construction machines were a trade show curiosity as little as six years ago, according to AEM.

“Now compact equipment manufacturers expect to be questioned on whether they are working on an electric model,” said the association.

AEM notes that while some contractors are natural early adopters, most are concerned with practicalities.

Adoption Challenges

The three big barriers to electric machines, the association believes, are initial cost, run time per charge and charging time.

Diesel prices and carbon footprint also might play a role in the decision-making process.

Kevin Forestell, president of Dozr, said most machines have a six- to eight-hour run time on a single charge.

“However, the time that charge takes can differ depending on the vehicle and charging source,” he said.

AEM reports Volvo’s new compact wheel loader with a 40 kW battery pack has a runtime of up to eight hours and takes six hours to fully charge.

“We know significant improvements will be made in this arena as technology and charging infrastructure continues to develop,” said Arnold.

Charging your machine may pull the same power used for running major household appliances.

Volvo is developing an electric-powered crawler excavator for release in 2024.

The mining industry has integrated electric machines into operations.

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Biz Fills Material Processing Equipment Needs Nationwide

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

For almost four decades, Gerry Kenny has established his name, and that of his company, Sand Science Inc., as a source among contractors and company owners looking to get quality screening, conveying, crushing and recycling equipment.

From the dealership’s location in Beaufort, S.C., along the Interstate 95 corridor, Sand Science has grown from being a local and regional distributor of material handling equipment to one that now serves customers across the United States.

During its entire history, beginning in 1985, Sand Science has offered a full line of new, used and rental equipment to solve a range of applications for its customers.

The makers of those product lines, including RotoScreen, Revolver and Barford, among others, have found Gerry, along with his two adult sons, Eoin and Adam, vice presidents of marketing/sales, to be experts at solving their material processing problems.

The Roto-Screen company, for one, has been so impressed with Sand Science’s efforts on its behalf that it has recently granted the South Carolina distributor with the maker’s entire U.S. sales territory, according to Gerry Kenny.

“We have been the top sellers of RotoScreen machines for many years, and after a change in ownership at the company during the past year, its new management decided that we would be their new master distributor,” he said.

Sand Science Solves Problems for Customers

In tandem with its burgeoning national reputation, Gerry Kenny also noted that Sand Science has experienced a growth spurt over the past 10 years coinciding with his sons joining the business.

“I think that is one of the keys to our success and it has also been a tremendous bless-

ing to me personally, and a great resource for Sand Science customers to keep that continuity,” he said. “Even during the pandemic, we were able to expand and add new personnel.”

Kenny added that another reason Sand Science was able to weather both the coronavirus and the economic recession so well was because of the company’s ability to solve material-handling problems for its customers — no matter their location.

“For example, in 2021 we sent a specific conveyor system to Hawaii to solve a problem, along with one of our technicians to install it for the customer,” Kenny said. “Another application that comes to mind is because we do an increasing amount of business with the growing biomass industry,

meaning wood chips, mulch and wood pellets. There was a large fire last year in a port warehousing facility in southern Georgia where a lot of wood pellets burned. Using our Roto-Screen equipment, the residual sawdust was turned into a useful product after our customer screened all the pieces of metal and trash out of it.”

Sand Science also aided one of his local Beaufort customers.

In that case, the owner has a permitted incinerator to burn debris, but in the process discovered he was finding lots of soil mixed in with the debris while he was creating a useful ash byproduct from the incinerator. Kenny’s company was called in to set up a Roto-Screen for the customer whereby he could screen the soil mix and combine it with his ash to create an amended soil product.

“Another local customer, a garden center in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., recently bought one of our compact Revolver RT508 trommel

Sand Science is the dealer of Barford, Rico, Kafka and other leading brands.

(L-R): Adam, Gerry and Eoin Kenny of Sand Science Inc. Sand Science

SPECTIVECONNECTAvailableforOtherKleemannPlants

The intuitive operating concept SPECTIVE includes various components that are ideally tuned to one another and accompany the machine operator during the entire working day. The digital extension SPECTIVE CONNECT is now also available for other Kleemann crushing plants.

Simple work site digitalization with SPECTIVE CONNECT is now available for the mobile jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 120(i) PRO and the cone crusher MOBICONE MCO 110(i) PRO.All relevant process information and reporting are now displayed on your smartphone without the operator having to leave the feeding device.

Smart Job Configurator Guarantees Ideal Machine Settings

SPECTIVE CONNECT now has the configuration tool “Smart Job Configurator”, which helps in the selection of the correct machine settings. To start, the operator simply enters the data of his planned application in the SPECTIVE CONNECT App. It calculates the optimum machine settings automatically, which the operator then transfers to the machine via the SPECTIVE touch panel.

The rapid entry of the machine settings also can be used by an accomplished operator as a quick-start menu independent of SPECTIVE CONNECT. Important settings can thus be made conveniently via a guided menu.

Selecting, Recognizing, Tracking Crushing Tools

The new configuration tool also supports the operator in the selection of the best possible crushing tools as well as the recognition of the tools and tracking of their service life. This significantly simplifies the typical workday.

Production Output Is Visualized

All installed optional belt scales can now also be displayed in SPECTIVE CONNECT. A convenient overview of the current production output is therefore possible via the dashboard. The data is recorded in the reporting and allows conclusions to be drawn about the output and utilization of the plant.

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

Supertrak Introduces SK190TR Rubber-Track Loader

Supertrak has announced the return of the dedicated rubber-track loader high horsepower option for its compact size product offerings.

For years, Supertrak has offered 120 to 140 hp in compact machines with dedicated closed loop high flow high pressure systems to meet the demand of increased production and retain cooling in the vegetation industry.

The SK190TR is the industry’s first most powerful 190 hp stage 5 rubber-track loader in its size class that meets the 1-ton towable market, according to the manufacturer.

The SK190TR is equipped with a 4.5 stage 5 Cummins engine matched with a high flow high pressure pump and separate cooling circuits from its brother, the SK190RTL.

The SK190TR is towable, nimble and versatile when needed. It is still using all the standard skid steer settings for the amount of attachments needed, yet is powerful enough to match or exceed 150 to 200 hp.

The SK190TR, with its dedicated closed loop high flow, high pressure system now completes the compact dedicated mulcher lineup within Supertrak’s product line. For more information, visit www.Supertrak.com.

The Smart Job Configurator in SPECTIVE CONNECT supports the operator in the selection of the correct machine settings.

The SK190TR is a 190 hp stage 5 rubber-track loader.

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Astec announced that heavy equipment dealer Stone Equipment Company is expanding its territory. Stone is expanding its offering of the rock breaker technology, crushing and screening, material handling and washing and classifying lines into North Carolina and South Carolina. Currently, the dealer represents the above lines, as well as mobile crushing and screening lines in Alabama, Georgia, selectcountiesinFloridaandTennessee.

Ron Earl, group VP, sales and marketing at Astec said, “Stone equipment started as a KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens dealer in 2013. They have been an excellent partner for us and when the opportunity presented itself to expand their territory and product offering,wewereeager to do so. We look forward to working with Stone and continuing to foster

this relationship.”

Doug Stone, president at Stone Equipment, added, “I have been working with Astec for nearly a decade and I’m excited to grow our business with them. We have been successful with the KPI-JCI,Astec Mobile Screens and Telsmith lines, and we are ready to build on that success. Our company aims to provide our customers with top-of-the-line products and supportandweabletodothatthroughpartnerships like the one we have with

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Metso Outotec Expands Next-Generation

24/7 Metrics Monitoring System Portfolio

The innovative cloud-based Metrics monitoring system portfolio is one of Metso Outotec’s key digital solutions for customers. Metso Outotec is now expanding Metrics to cover the tools, sensorsanddashboardaccessformonitoring customers’stationary screening equipment.

With its 24/7 online monitoring capabilities, Metrics offers improved safety, increased uptime and throughput, and reduced unplanned maintenance. It enables operators, controllers and service professionals to see realtime analysis of vibrating screen performance and bearing condition.

Metrics is designed for intuitive operation. An easy-to-read screen dashboardwithOEMinsightsmakesit possible to quickly detect potential issues and take corrective action in time.

InJune,MetsoOutotecannounceda global cooperation agreement with Dynamox, which offers an innovative condition monitoring platform. Metrics for screens is the first solution utilizing Dynamox’s easy-to-install

instrumentation that can be complemented with comprehensive valueadded services and remote monitoring capabilities in the customer’s value chain.

“The customer feedback received has helped us to offer a solution focused on customer centricity and sustainability. Metrics for screens helps customers to optimize their process, as they can easily see how the changes implemented have impacted their screening operations,” said Jan Wirth, technology director of Metso Outotec’s Screening Solutions business.

“In addition, continuous monitoring helps in the avoidance of several potentialbreakdowns.Italsohasapositive impact on sustainability, as running the screen in an optimal way enables increased uptime and less consumption of media, spare parts, oil and energy. Our strong development roadmapwillenableustoreleasemore data-driven and value-added services soon.”

BycombiningMetricswithitsglob-

alservicefootprint,MetsoOutotecand its distributor partners can support customers in making data-driven decisions that impact their screening operations, the company said.

Metso Outotec launched an upgraded version of Metrics for aggregates customers’ Lokotrack mobile crushers and screens in April 2022. The new remote monitoring solution brings significantly better connectivity and optimization benefits, as well as CO2 tracking capabilities to aggregate customers’crushing processes.

The Metrics solution is part of Metso Outotec’s Planet Positive portfolio.

Metso Outotec Metrics is available for cone crushers, screens, pressure filters, Courier analyzers, primary gyratories and grinding mills. More equipment types and new features are continuously under development. Metrics is a part of Metso Outotec’s digital offering.

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Crews Excavate More Than 2,500 Cu. Yds. of Dirt, Drive 611 Piles

By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

Affordable housing can be an elusive target, especially in these times of rising prices for housing and rental property. It requires the right financing with the right partners in the right location.And the right construction company must be in place to make it all happen.

All these factors have come together in New Orleans at a location only a few minutes’ walk from downtown and 10 minutes from the Superdome. The $60 million H3C project will include 192 rental homes and a healthcare services facility within the 228,000-sq.-ft. complex.

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership (GCHP) has invested $114 million in real estate development in the area since 2007. GCHP CEO Kathy Laborde considers this new H3C project crucial.

“Through the addition of affordable housing and commercial revitalization on Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, we have added jobs, reduced blight and encouraged other investors to join us. The missing piece has been affordable, accessible healthcare and now we have it for this neighborhood.”

Impetus, a roughly 10-year-old construction company, is the builder and plans to complete construction in summer 2023. Alembic Community Development is partnering with GCHP to handle the development.

The 2.05-acre site is the former parking lot of Brown’s Dairy, where Impetus workers began the demolition in October of last year. More than 2,500 cu. yds. of dirt spoil were removed from the site beneath the existing concrete. The existing lot was reasonably level, and following the

excavation, workers began building the structures this year.

An additional green element to the job is a specialty parking lot that will be built once most heavy construction activities are complete. Handling stormwater is a big deal in New Orleans, and the parking lot will help address that issue.

Joe Yenni, the project’s construction manager of Impetus, described the function of the specialized system.

“We will be building a permeable parking lot that will allow rain to filter through the surface and through a series of stones and a geotextile grid. That will slow the movement of rainwater and will catch some of the impurities from the water. Only then will the water drain into the city’s water system.”

Part of the initial work consisted of drilling 611 piles to provide support for the work. Concrete podiums provide a foundation for the buildings and are supported by auger-cast piles driven 88 ft. into the ground. Timber piles were driven 60 ft. deep. These piles will support the concrete slabs.

The three building sections, though separate, will be connected in interesting ways. Impetus will be building a 10,000 sq. ft. terrace on the second floor that will connect two of the buildings and provide an area similar to green space.

“The bridges will be wrapped with a mesh panel, creating a unique design feature from the pedestrian level,” said Yenni.

Nearly half of the new units will be reserved for residents who are more than 55 years old and eligible for Medicaid.

According to Yenni, parts of the construction work were reserved for minority contractors.

Impetus photo

Impetus, a roughly 10-year-old construction company, is the builder and plans to complete construction in summer 2023.

Impetus photo

Part of the initial work consisted of drilling 611 piles to provide support for the work.

Impetus photo

Timber piles were driven 60 ft. deep. These piles will support the concrete slabs.

Health Center Part of New Orleans’Mixed Use Project

“This project is important because affordable housing is so needed in different areas of New Orleans,” said Yenni. “I am excited that the housing will provide a healthcare element as well. This area of the city has not been known for quality housing. We are pleased to be on track to deliver a successful project amid lots of complications including labor shortages, material shortages and rising costs.”

The housing development will include 12,600 sq. ft. of commercial and community space anchored by a health center operated by DePaul Community Health Centers. The organization’s services will include primary and preventive healthcare for children and adults. Plans call for it to include onsite laboratories and pharmacies.

“The city of New Orleans is excited to partner with GCHP and Alembic to bring new affordable housing units and medical facilities to Central City,” said New Orleans’ Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “Our investment of $5.4 million leveraged through state and federal dollars will generate a huge economic impact for the New Orleans and provide contracting opportunities for local businesses. This is a win-win for our city.” 

HOUSING from page 54 ELECTRIC from page 43

Ultimately,WidespreadUseofe-MachinesReliantUponCosts

For instance, a 240-volt, 32-amp Level 2 AC-charging setup is what’s recommended by Volvo, according to AEM.

It’s the same power used for running your water heater and stove in your home.

The machines can be charged with a standard 120-volt outlet, but longer charging times make it impractical for construction.

“Insufficient infrastructure can be an issue for charging equipment, particularly at a more rural site or if there are several pieces of equipment to be charged,” said Forestell.

The solar charger Volvo offers is an offgrid, no-connection, free-standing option with a battery pack.

The company also is working on a rapid charger that would reduce time to just an hour or two.

“This unit isn’t off-grid, so it would need to be wired into a 480-volt, three-phase power grid at the location where you want to charge,” said Arnold.

Performance is another crucial factor in the decision to move to electric construction equipment.

Arnold maintains Volvo’s electric machines have comparable or better power than diesel units.

“Operators are surprised to experience the

immediate torque and equal — or better — power,” he said.

Forestell agrees: “Many of the electric models coming out enable instant power and peak torque,” he said.

The cost of batteries these days means an electric machine typically costs two to three times a comparable diesel machine.

An ROI study by JCB showed a 50 percent return within three to five years, Lucas said.

“There are no maintenance costs with electric machines,” he added. “All you’re doing is charging the machine and filling up the hydraulic fluids.”

Electric machine prices will drop as component costs fall with increasing volume, believes Joel Honeyman of Doosan Bobcat.

AEM advises contractors against comparing run times on a fully charged electric machine with a full tank on diesel units. It doesn’t show the whole picture, said association subject-matter experts.

“An electric machine behaves differently than a diesel machine,” Honeyman explained.

For one thing, when you let off the joysticks of an electric machine, there’s no idle, he said.

“An operator can get a day or more of pro-

ductive work out of it because they’re typically not running the machine eight continuous hours a day.”

If the contractor’s goal is to reach zero emissions, it makes no sense to charge your electric machine with a diesel generator, said AEM experts.

Volvo’s Gallant said the company is paying attention to the charging infrastructure.

“How do we get the power out to the job sites and how do the job sites have to evolve?”

JCB has come out with a universal fast charger, designed to charge the company’s fleet of E-Tech machines.

“We always try to make sure we include multiple charging options,” said Rebecca Yates, senior product manager of material handling, JCB North America.

To be effective, temporary electric jobsite power must be deployed rapidly without permitting or site prep requirements, said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global.

He believes contractors and equipment owners must reset their way of thinking about electric charging. While fast chargers seem attractive, their use is driven by what happens at the fuel pump.

“If a machine has access to a charger dur-

ing idle times, you can just top it off like you do with your cell phone,” he said. “You just charge it whenever you’re not using it and not wait until it’s empty.”

The arrival of wireless jobsite charging will boost this approach, Wheatly believes.

With a ruggedized receiver, instead of being plugged up the construction machine could charge while it’s parked over a charging pad.

“The wiring is already basically in place, you’ve just got to extend it to the underside of the vehicle,” he said.

Whatever their eventual form, electric charging systems will likely be primarily rental items, Wheatley said.

“Widespread adoption of electric equipment starts when it becomes economically viable,” Gallant said. “But everyone seems to be willing to see where it develops, and that’s encouraging.”

As RedShift said, construction sites are messy, but the entire ecosystem needs to be electrified for the industry to achieve true emissions reduction.

Luckily, the options are growing for electric-powered heavy machinery that can do the hard but necessary work of building a cleaner future.

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Parts of the construction work were reserved for minority contractors.

More than 2,500 cu. yds. of dirt spoil were removed from the site beneath the existing concrete.

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S.C.’s Sand Science Grows to Become Nationwide Presence

EQUIPMENT from page 47

screens,” Kenny said. “They are repeat customers of ours. It allows them to accept rough soil in an opportunistic way, process it, and blend any other material they wish with it to supplement their choice of landscape products.”

To be ready at a moment’s notice to send trommel screens to wherever they are needed, Sand Science keeps a large supply of them in its yard, located off I-95’s Exit 33, in South Carolina’s Low Country, just north of Savannah, Ga.

“We always have a lot of machines in stock, including a long line of trommel meshes, probably totaling 200 feet long, as well as another 200-foot-line of spare drums,” Kenny said. “We get calls from all over the place, but, having said that, one of the wonderful things about a Roto-Screen is that it uses parts that are freely available. They are U.S. standard parts, and we are quite happy to tell a customer from Wisconsin or Missouri or Louisiana that, ‘Hey, the particular machine bearing you need is this size, and you can go to your local industrial parts store to get one.’ We are not out to soak our customers for parts, but we have them in stock, and we are happy to ship them out when necessary.”

Jaw Crushers Available at Sand Science

In addition to selling trommel screeners from Roto-Screens and Revolver, plus Kafka feeders and various specialty unloaders and trans loader machines, Sand Science is in the business of supplying a line of Barford-made track jaw crushers/vibrating screeners and stackers to customers. The main Barford model in Kenny’s inventory is the powerful 750J, a legal-load track crusher that he said is ideal for contractors and is known for doing an excellent job of recycling concrete.

“We have been in the crushing equipment business just about as long as we have been in operation. But we try to keep it simple with affordable, mid-sized jaw crushers because they are easier and safer for contractors — our main customers base — to use. Specialist machines like impact crushers, shredders and cone crushers are available and dealt with on an ‘as needed’basis.”

Focus On Material Handlers, Processors Leads to Success

For his part, Eoin Kenny said he sees Sand Science’s key to success as being its specialization in material handling and processing equipment.

“Screening, crushing and conveying equipment is our focus,” he said. “We don’t sell excavators or dozers. Or goal is to rent or sell you the correct equipment for processing

or handling your material and to give you the most affordable solution.”

Following their graduation from college, both Eoin and Adam came aboard Sand Science with a fresh perspective, in the process building upon their father’s success with the company.

“Adam and I have brought energy to Sand Science, with new technology and development of Sand Science’s Internet presence for our core Southeastern marketplace, along with more of a focus on expanding our footprint throughout North America,” Eoin said.

“I think the biggest thing we have seen during our time at Sand Science is our national growth,” he added. “I have flown across the country to install our systems for new customers in Maryland, Oklahoma, Oregon, Louisiana and the Northeastern states.”

With three talented people handling sales now instead of one, Eoin Kenny said they have been able to increase the business from their father’s initial footprint 37 years ago.

“Also, the market has changed considerably because for so long it was done only through local dealers,” he said. “Now, because of the Internet, customers can reach us from further afield, and we can make them feel confident we are not just an online sales company, but a full-fledged dealership that will back up customers from coast to coast.

“If you buy something from us, someone from Sand Science will come out to show you how to use that machine and teach you everything you need to know about it. Following that, we will remain as a resource for you on both that piece of equipment and others in the future. We are not going to just sell you a machine and leave you to it. Sand Science does business to create long-term relationships and that is why we have been successful at selling equipment all around the country.”

For more information, call 843/525-6140 or visit www.sandscience.com.  CEG

(Gerry Kenny has also followed in the footsteps of his fellow Irish in that he is a published author under the pen name “MichaelGerard.”Histhirdbook,ahistoricalnovel,isdueoutinthespringof2023. You can find him at www.MichaelGerardAuthor.com, and on AmazonBooks.)

(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2022 Construction Equipment Guide.AllRightsReserved.)

The Barford SR124 is among the largest mobile scalping machines with a small enough footprint to transport permit free.

The Barford 750J jaw crusher performs processing work at Harbor Island Bridge in Beaufort, S.C.

FindingNewRevenueStreamsforDealers:F&IOpportunity

While dealers are always looking to increase sales and improve customer services, they do not always look for opportunities to find new revenue streams.

Brett Davis, president of the construction and agriculture division of Trnsact, thinks there is a clear missed opportunity for commercial trucking and equipment dealers looking to grow, and he would know. Prior to joining Trnsact, Davis held numerous leadership roles in his 25-year tenure at CNH Industrial. He served as a president and chairman of CNH Industrial Capital, president of CNH Latin America Financial Services, vice president of New Holland North America and president of Banco CNH Industrial Capital in Brazil. He directed the P&L of the North American division of the New Holland Brand (Agriculture & Construction equipment), leading a team of 500 direct and indirect employees, and guiding more than $1.5B in annual sales.

During his time at CNH, Davis learned many things, including how his dealer partners best worked with their customers, their manufacturers and their preferred lenders. Their efforts were often hyperfocused on meeting their customer’s needs, but that focus would sometimes miss opportunities to drive new revenue. Most notably, few dealers prioritized finance & insurance (F&I) and structuring the offerings as a revenue generator.

Trnsact recently sat down with Davis to discuss how dealers could find new revenue, and he shared his thoughts on leveraging F&I.

Moderator: I know we’ve recently driven some discussion about navigating the recession, but really we’re talking today about finding new revenue streams, which is always something our dealers are looking to do. Could you maybe address some of the things that our dealers and the dealers who you worked with over your many years have? Okay, what have you seen them do, and maybe what have you recommended for them to do to adapt and improve during this time?

Davis: You know one of the interesting areas in the equipment business has been the development — or really the minimal development — of true finance and insurance departments within the dealerships. There are some best-in-class standards that would show you that a well-organized finance and insurance group can actually add a signifi-

cant amount of revenue to the bottom line of any dealer.

Unfortunately, what we have found and it’s not size dependent. It doesn’t just because you’re big you have a finance department or just because you’re small you don’t it’s just not why it’s not a widespread practice in the industry yet. In other similarly situated industries, it’s become entrenched and we’re starting to see the development within our industry, and I think that is one of the things that have held us back in the equipment space and trucking. [One of the reasons this has been holding the industry back] is the lack of technology to help us bring it all together to make it easier for us to do business with our customers, and to do business internally by cutting through the red tape and things like that.

That’s really what I want to talk about today at a high level: Where do we get started? How do we start this process of creating [F&I revenue] and going from what most of us perceive as a cost center to a profit center?

Quite frankly, it is a journey and it takes time and it, and it’s going to take some minimal amounts of investment, but the rewards that can be gleaned from creating that department are numerous.

Moderator: That certainly would be a change in mindset for a lot of dealers. I think you already started to dive into this a little bit, so could you talk about how F&I could become a profit center instead of a cost center?

Davis: So, you know and the environment certainly helps today as well. One good example is, as you know, all financing is such an important component of every equipment transaction, whether it’s lease or finance. There’s lots of creative financing

that I saw in the and worked a lot in the agricultural business.

So we saw all kinds of different types of payment streams, annual payments, and other things that you don’t regularly see in other businesses. [In agriculture], you’d see consecutive payments lined up with the harvest and we also saw a lot [of similar models] in our utility and construction business, as well.

If you know, if [the customers] were landscapers with heavy income in the summer versus the winter for snow removal, we’d see putting together things like “snow leases.” So it is really the financing that plays such an integral role in customer acquisition and customer retention.

The one thing that has not been completely exploited is the ability to, perhaps, make money for the dealership with the financing revenue, and, a lot of times, that’s just adding a little bit extra onto the rate.

Quite frankly, in a very low [interest] rate environment, which we’ve had for a number of years — it’s certainly changing now — it was kind of difficult to stash a quarter point here, a third of a point here, or whatever the case may be.

But in a rising rate environment, it actually becomes a lot easier to be able to generate a little extra revenue. And again, we’re not saying add points and points and points. There may be opportunities for some dealers to do that, but what we’re suggesting here is a very modest fee that goes into the interest rate and marks it up, and creates a little bit of a revenue stream for a dealer. [Trnsact editor’s note: A common practice in auto and other industries as part of facilitating financing].

We’d be remiss if we didn’t talk about

insurance. With insurance, we often kind of miss out. When you use the word insurance [we mean], true Insurance that’s sold at the point of sale at dealerships through the lenders or through the captives or even through the OEMs, which is physical damage insurance that is true insurance.

There is an opportunity for dealers to earn revenue from that insurance. It may require some licensing, so if there was an application and one person or a certain person inside the dealership that was licensed to be the insurance broker or salesperson, the dealership would be able to receive commissions from the insurance which are readily paid in other industries.

Additionally, you have products like an extended warranty. I like to see as a best practice for dealers, every piece of used equipment be advertised with some sort of extended plan, extended warranty plan, or even a maintenance plan — two different things but two different possibilities or sources of income as well.

So the importance of those and it not only is going to create additional profit for the dealer by driving more parts and services back to the dealer enhancing the absorption of a dealer, but you can also make commissions for lack of a better term from those products as well.

That’s certainly something you see really across our society at this point with offers of warranties and maintenance packages on pretty much everything. When dealers take advantage, they can “stitch” a customer to my dealership, I think that into my brand I think that’s really critical. So what I mean by stitched is you have them on the financing contract, you put it through the lender. You keep an eye on it, you know when the lease term is up. You’re continuously communicating with the customer.

The same goes for the service contracts, the maintenance contracts, and the extended warranty. Having [customers]come back continuously for services is one of the best opportunities to re-engage with that customer by seeing them frequently. They’re stitched to the dealer... and keeping them close to you.

When it’s time for them to get a new piece of equipment or additional equipment you’re there first and foremost and in front of that customer really again, I like to use that for stitching and back to the dealer.That’s a really good analogy.

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Bobcat Celebrates Completion of Its ManufacturingFacilityinStatesville,N.C.

Bobcat Company celebrated the completion of its Statesville, N.C., manufacturing facility expansion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting attended by company leaders, employees and community members.

The $70 million investment makes the location the company’s largest manufacturing facility in North America and will add hundreds more jobs in Iredell County over the next five years.

The 600,000-sq.-ft. expansion increased the footprint to more than 1 million sq. ft. on a more than 150-acre campus, located at 1293 Glenway Drive, Statesville, north of Charlotte, N.C.

This investment enables the Statesville operation to also serve as a key manufacturing hub to help meet a growing demand for Bobcat products by increasing production capabilities and efficiency.

“This is a significant day for Bobcat, the Statesville community and our customers as we grow our presence in North Carolina and expand our manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.,” said Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America.

“This investment will not only position us to meet growing customer demand, but it also adds significant job opportunities to benefit the community.”

Construction on the project began in July 2021 and took roughly 14 months to complete.

Due to this expansion, up to 250 jobs will be added in the next five years. Since the start of this year, more than one third of these new positions have already been filled, increasing Statesville’s current team to nearly 600.

“As one of our community’s largest manufacturing companies, we are proud of the commitment Bobcat Company has made not only in its facility growth and job creation, but also in its commitment to economic impact, charitable giving, educational support and community involvement,” said City of Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh, who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony along with other community leaders. “Bobcat is an inspiration and catalyst to each of us as Statesville continues to grow and flourish.”

The expansion adds space for manufacturing and warehousing; research and development; an automated paint line; parts control and storage; shipping and receiving docks;

open air space for product testing and quality control; additional parking; shipping and delivery entrance; and finished goods inventory storage.

The manufacturing space includes new technology to improve production efficiencies and streamline operations across Bobcat’s North American locations.

New factory technology and systems are consistent across the company’s North American facilities improving process and design collaboration, as well as simplifying transfer of information.

“It has been exciting to see these additions and enhancements to our facility take shape, and we greatly appreciate the support of our employees, partners, officials and the community during this process,” said Doosan Bobcat Portable Power Global Vice President Lance Mathern. “We are ready for the future and look forward to the benefits this expansion brings.”

Production of the Bobcat mini track loader (MTL) will shift from the Bismarck, N.D., facility to Statesville by late 2022. The new MTL production lines are designed to produce 35 units per shift, which will mean a new Bobcat MT100 will finish production every 10.8 minutes.

Additionally, the Bobcat compact tractor line has been assembled in Statesville since its launch in 2019, and will continue to be assembled in this facility, thus growing the company’s grounds maintenance equipment production at this site. The Statesville location also produces generators, light towers and air compressors.

In addition to its operations in Statesville, Bobcat has an extensive presence throughout the United States. The company employs nearly 5,000 people at 13 facilities in seven states. Among its other facilities, Bobcat has engineering, research and development centers in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Arizona; a training facility in Colorado; and manufacturing facilities in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Carolina.

“Our growth is rooted in our legacy as the inventor of the compact equipment industry and fueled by our drive to continue redefining the industry through groundbreaking innovation and a focus on customer experience,” Ballweber added.

For more information, visit bobcat.com. 

BROOKS SALES, INC.

www.brookssales.com

3144 Hwy 74 East • Monroe, NC 28112 704-233-4242

CREEL TRACTOR CO.

www.creeltractor.com

3771 Palm Beach Blvd. • Fort Myers, FL 33916 239-694-2185 • Fax: 239-694-6059

RJV KUBOTA

www.rjvequipment.com

Nashville

140 Charter Place • LaVergne, TN 37086 615-793-7576

Knoxville

3356 Rudy Street • Knoxville, TN 37921 865-970-2840

LINDER TURF & TRACTOR

www.lindertt.com

250 North Church Street • Burlington, NC 27212 336-792-3412

1501 N. Memorial Drive • Greenville, NC 27834 252-695-6200

5504 15th Street E • Bradenton, FL 34203 941-755-5722

MASON TRACTOR COMPANY

www.masontractor.com

1050 Appalachian Hwy • Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-3777

2510 Dahlonega Hwy • Cumming, GA 30040 770-887-6119

395 Industrial Blvd. • McDonough, GA 30253 770-957-3370

5038 Buford Hwy. • Norcross, GA 30071 770-582-0377

1275 Carrollton Villa Rica Hwy. • Villa Rica, GA 30180 678-952-2037

912 Jernigan Street • Perry, GA 31069 478-987-1173

COASTAL MACHINERY COMPANY

www.coastalmachinery.com

6701 Mobile Highway • Pensacola, FL 32526 850-944-2002

1147 S. Ferdon Blvd • Crestview, FL 32536 850-682-3366

Bobcat Company celebrated the completion of its Statesville, N.C., manufacturing facility expansion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting attended by company leaders, employees and community members.

Volvo CE Continues Its Intention to Invest in Electric Hauling Solutions

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced its intention to invest approximately $32.7 million, into its production facility in Braås, Sweden, between now and 2027.

The facility in Braås, long recognized for its environmental credentials, specializes in the design and manufacture of articulated haulers for the global market. It produced a fossil-free construction machine that was the first in the world to be delivered to a customer — an A30G which is now in use on customer NCC’s work site.

The decision to invest in Braås was made by AB Volvo’s board of directors and means that the factory will be adapted over the coming years to enable it to produce a larger range of articulated haulers with different types of powertrain to reflect the shift in demand towards equipment with more sustainable power sources.

The investment will be used to extend production capacity at the 45,000 sq. m site in southern Sweden to broaden the product range going forwards, with the addition of new buildings and production equipment.

Setting its sights firmly on the future and in line with its purpose to build the world we want to live in — and workplaces we want to work in — Volvo CE also will invest in automation and ergonomics to both reduce the need for employees to engage in repetitive tasks and create a safer work environment.

Sustainable Innovation in Its DNA

Pioneering manufacturing techniques is nothing new for Braås. Since producing the world’s first series manufactured articulated hauler, the “Gravel Charlie”, a 10-ton hauler, in 1966, the facility has been at the forefront of innovation. The site is most famous for producing the largest articulated hauler in the world, the 60-ton class A60H, a real feat of engineering.

As well as constructing the world’s first articulated hauler made from fossil-free steel, the engineering talent based here also has been instrumental in the building of the world’s first prototype articulated hauler powered by hydrogen fuel cells — the concept Volvo HX04 — which is currently the focus

The Braås site has been home to a number of pioneering innovations

of testing to develop future hydrogen solutions.

Braås also is leading the way in environmental protection and was the first in the construction industry to achieve a carbon neutral operation powered entirely by renewable energy. In 2018, the site also became a zero-landfill facility.

“The transport and construction industry is undergoing a transformation with, among other things, an increasing number of electrified vehicles,” said Jonas Lakhall, site manager at Volvo CE in Braås.

“This investment will enable us to adapt and extend our production facility so that we can offer a broader range of machines — with different powertrains — to our customers and help them meet their emission reduction ambitions.

“It is important for us to continue to be at the forefront and make clear decisions to meet our Science Based Target commitment to achieve net zero value chain emissions by 2040. By adapting our production for electric machines, we are progressing along our electrification roadmap.”

For more information, visit volvoce.com. 

THE IRONPEDDLERS

3504 N. Rocky River Road Monroe, NC 28110 800-438-1933 704-289-8591

2820 Superior Drive Wake Forest (Raleigh), NC 27587 984-235-7665

209 E Victor Hill Road Duncan (Greenville), SC 29334 864-409-1143

3911 Wesley Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 843-236-2226 www.ironpeddlers.com

TRAXPLUS

9800 Highway 503 Hickory, MS 39332 601-635-5543

2891 S Frontage Road Columbus, MS 39701 662-368-3300

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PERRY BROTHERS EQUIPMENT COMPANY

523 US Hwy 280

E Americus, GA 31709 229-924-0035

843 Pinehurst-Hawkinsville Rd Pinehurst, GA 31070 229-273-4333

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The investment will extend production capacity at the site in southern Sweden.

ALL BUSINESS, NO NONSENSE.

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Dobbs Equipment

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KELLY TRACTOR

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Miami, FL 305-592-5360

Davie, FL 954-581-8181

West Palm Beach, FL 561-683-1231 Clewiston, FL 863-983-8177

Ft. Myers, FL 239-693-9233

YANCEY BROS. CO.

www.yanceybros.com

Austell, GA 800-282-1562

Albany, GA 800-768-2892

Augusta, GA 800-446-5131

Bloomingdale, GA 800-482-1144 Brunswick, GA 800-299-5010 Calhoun, GA 800-752-9804

Columbus, GA 800-633-5240

Dacula, GA 800-545-2945

Macon, GA 800-633-5180

McDonough, GA 888-926-2392 Savannah, GA 800-755-8382

Statesboro, GA 888-764-6506

Valdosta, GA 800-755-6841

Washington, GA 888-678-3211

Waycross, GA 888-948-2443

THE CAT RENTAL STORE AT THOMPSON MACHINERY

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Columbus, MS 622-244-4610 Greenwood, MS 662-459-7210 Belden, MS 622-842-4322 Nashville, TN 615-291-5444 Memphis, TN 901-362-8883

Clarksville, TN 931-905-3902 Jackson, TN 731-988-4259

LOUISIANA CAT

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Alexandria, LA 318-443-2577

Baton Rouge, LA 225-296-0020 Belle Chase, LA 504-433-1350

Bossier City, LA 318-746-2341 Hammond, LA 985-340-2820 Lafayette, LA 337-837-2476

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Yoder & Frey Set to Open NewAuction Site Near Houston

Yoder & Frey continues to expand the business brand in the United States, with the acquisition of a new purpose-built auction facility, in Sealy, Texas, 60 mi. to the west of Houston, just off the I-10.

With a yard totalling of 57 acres total, 25,000 sq. ft. of offices and 32,000 sq. ft. of workshops and buildings, this modern facility will operate as the main auction site for Yoder & Frey in the south.

The main auction room, with a glass viewing wall looking onto the main ramp, will operate a “procession” style sale-ramp. In addition, offices, conference rooms and VIP accommodation will comprise the main building. In the yard, outbuildings of 8,000 sq. ft. will be workshops, wash bays, with the main facility having 10-ton overhead gantry cranes.

Yoder & Frey are part of the Euro Auctions group, the global heavy auction specialists, with a network of permanent auction sites in, the United States, UK, Europe, Middle East and Australia. Marketing globally,Yoder & Frey are able to create interest from an international audience for all sales, attracting an educated and specialist buyer base.

The first sale is scheduled for Dec. 15.

“We are proud and delighted to invite con-

signors and buyers to our first Texas sale on 15th of December,” said David Hams, territory manager of Texas and the south.

“We are currently planning on hosting five to six sales a year from our new Texas facility, and this first sale will include a wide range of equipment and machinery. As the new site was purpose built, it has good workshops, wash-bays and spray booths, and the Yoder & Frey team will be offering customers a pre-sale valet service, meaning we can help you to prep your kit for sale.

“The location of the new site is of major importance, as we are located right on the I10 and it’s a straight 30 mile run into Houston in the east and a direct run into the west coast, so for shipping we can get kit away quickly and efficiently. We have a number of local rental companies that have consigned equipment and machinery to this sale, so this is building to be a good first auction for Yoder & Frey.

“We are urging consignors to send us their iron, and we can turn it into cash for the hol-

Ritchie Bros. Focuses On Aerial Equipment Trends in Oct. Report

With its October Market Trends Report, Ritchie Bros. takes a closer look at sales of key aerial equipment categories in North America, specifically boom lifts, scissor lifts and telehandlers.

Traditionally the company sells more boom and scissor lifts than telehandlers, and that continues to be the case in 2022. In comparison to 2021, boom lift sales are relatively flat, while scissor lifts sales have seen a slight increase, and telehandlers a small decrease. In 2022, the company sold more than 9,600 boom lifts, scissor lifts and telehandlers in the United States and approximately 1,400 units in Canada.

"We've sold more than 11,000 boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers in the United States and Canada this year," said Doug Olive, senior vice president, Ritchie Bros. "Aerial equipment is everywhere, on nearly every job site, so it's no surprise how much these assets trade through our online auctions and marketplaces. In Q3 2022, aerial equipment prices in the United States were up 3 percent at Ritchie Bros. year over year, while prices in Canada were up 4 percent."

After the main feature on aerial equipment, we turn to our individual industry indexes.While all indexes show increased pricing over the same

time last year, month over month changes continue to decline since peak pricing earlier this year.

In the United States, Ritchie Bros.' mixadjusted price indexes for the three months ending Sept. 30, 2022, show truck tractor prices are up approximately 7 percent compared to the same time period last year, but down 11 percent compared to the three months ending Dec. 31, 2021.

Meanwhile, large and medium earthmoving equipment prices are currently up 6 percent and 4 percent respectively compared to the same time period last year, however that is down 1 percent and 3 percent compared the three months ending Dec. 31, 2021. Vocational trucks are up 4 percent YOY (down 5 percent since December 2021).

With regards to the retail market, Doug Rusch, managing director of Rouse Sales, said, "After a slow first half of the year, we've seen two consecutive months of strong sales volumes, indicating some easing of supply constraints that have gripped the industry for some time. Overall, retail values continue to be on the rise."

For more information, visit rbassetsolutions.com/market-trends-report. 

idays.”

Finance Available

Yoder & Frey have now created a strategic partnership with Equify Financial, to offer funding to all of its customers. To become pre-approved for finance at all Yoder & Frey auctions, contact Matt Wingate from Equify at 229/881-9135 or email matthew.wingate@equifyllc.com.

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

Ritchie Bros. NowAccepting Consignments for February 2023 FloridaAuction Event

On Feb. 20 to 24, 2023, Ritchie Bros. will be in Orlando, Fla., for its annual premier global auction event, which typically attracts tens of thousands of bidders from around the world. With more than 200 acres of equipment, this massive annual auction generates hundreds of millions of dollars for consignors each year.

“Our February Orlando auction is our premier event of the year, with equipment consigned from across the country and internationally — this isn’t just a Florida auction, it’s for everyone in the equipment industry,” said Jeff Gillmer, vice president (sales), Ritchie Bros. “Whether you have one item or hundreds, we are ready to help. I encourage you to contact us today, so we can begin marketing your equipment to the world.”

Bidding for the February 2023 Orlando auction will be available online

and in-person, with a live auctioneer and bid catchers onsite. The company also will offer financing, warranty and insurance options in Orlando, as well as variety of other value-added services and solutions.

“Our onsite auctions are fantastic for networking. We can’t wait to spend more face time with our customers in February,” added Gillmer. “At the same time, our online technologies expand the available market and have provided a ton of additional efficiencies for our customers.

“Today, technologies like Timed Auction and our mobile application are saving our customers a ton of time, which they can put back into their business. With Orlando in February, we will showcase the best of both worlds — onsite and online.”

For more information, visit rbauction.com/Orlando. 

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

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

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

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EX400 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A USED HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400 & EX 450 TO PURCHASE ASAP. (RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES).

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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

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

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

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 936E WHEEL LOADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916, 926, 936, 950B/E, 966E/D/F, 970F, 980C AND 980F. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

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

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

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 616/8I3/3642

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX450LC 5 EXCAVATORS – NEED TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATOR (DIGGERS) 450, 400, 270, 300, 200 SIZE. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 936 WHEEL LOADERS – NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916,926,936,950B/E,966E/D/F, 970F, 980C AND 980F. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE EMAIL US.

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

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX400LC EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX270, EX-300, EX-400, AND EX-450. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): HITACHI EX450 EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY OLD USED HITACHI EX 450 EXCAVATORS. EMAIL: IKRAMKHAN@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400LC AND JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D. EMAIL: INFO@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

WANTED (US): ACS INDUSTRIES –BUCKETS, ALL MODELS EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU

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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

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 966F WHEEL LOADERS – NEED TO BUY USED CAT WHEEL LOADERS 966F, 966-F-II, 980C, AND CAT 970F. EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX330-5 EXCAVATORS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A COUPLE OF UNITS OF HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX 330-5 & EX 450-5. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED: CHAINS AND SPROCKETS FOR KOBELCO 400IV OR 480 EXCAVATOR, NEW OR USED. EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-535-7722 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED: BUCKET FOR JOHN DEERE 644H WITH CUTTING EDGE OR TEETH 4.25 YARD. EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-535-7722 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR DUMP TRUCKS - CAT 725-745'S 10,000 HOURS OR LESS, WILL BUY IN GROUPS. EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 312-898-5355

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WANTED (US); TEREX BUCKET TRUCKS, ALL MODELS - 55 FT & 60 FT 4-5 YEARS OLD, PREFERABLY PREFER TEREX 5TC-55 & ALTEC AA55E PREFER FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS.

EMAIL: ZACHZ@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 815-575-6797

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

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 966F II WHEEL LOADERS EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): INTERNATIONAL MODEL FUEL / LUBE TRUCKS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 1 OR 2 FUEL TRUCKS. THEY WOULD NEED TO BE:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -DECENT MILES, ENGINE HOURS -PREFERABLY MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS -PREFERABLY INTERNATIONAL, BUT NOT A MUST -NO DPF, OR MAXXFORCE ENGINES. MAXIMUM $40,000 TO AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU. EMAIL: MANAGER@ COMMERCIALFLEETSUPPLY.COM; PHONE: 347-489-4474 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. WE NEED TO BUY CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 916,926,936,950B/E,966E/D/F, 970F, 980C,980F ALSO CAT MOTOR GRADERS 140G,12G/H, 14G/H, 140H, AND 14M. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE LET US KNOW THANKS. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): ALL MODELS HITACHI EXCAVATORS – WE NEED TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATORS ZX 200-1, ZX 330, ZX 450, ZX 650, ZX 850 EX 270-1, EX 300-1, EX 400-1 AND EX 450-5. ALSO KOMATSU EXCAVATORS PC400, KOMATSU PC 450-6, KOMATSU PC 7506. IF ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE PLEASE LET US KNOW, THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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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

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

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

MANUFACTURER: MEC 3391RT AERIAL LIFT - CONTROL BOX FOR A MEC 3391RT YEAR 2000 PART NO. 20783. DOUBLE FUEL GAS/PROPANE. NO OUTRIGGER.

EMAIL: TAVAKE08@ICLOUD.COM; PHONE: 415-748-8079 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 988B WHEEL LOADER– WE NEED TO BUY A CAT USED WHEEL LOADER 936, 988B/F & 950B. IF YOU HAVE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

WANTED (US): EZ SCREEN 1200XLS SCREENING – ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE LIKE A 1200 OR1200 XLS. EMAIL: MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

WANTED (NJ): CASE BACKHOE LOADERS: 580SK, 580L, 580SL, 580LII, 580SLII, 580M, 580MII, 580MIII, 580SM, 580SM+, 580SMII, 580SMIII, 580N EP, 580N, 580SN, 580SN WT EMAIL: FRANKHORAN@ GROFFTRACTOR.COM PHONE: 800-654-USED ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916 WHEEL LOADERS - URGENTLY NEED CAT 916, 926, 966F AND 970F WHEEL LOADER, ALSO HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX 270, EX 400 AND 450. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923335555360

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS; WE ARE INTERESTED IN BUYING HITACHI EXCAVATORS (DIGGERS) 450, 400, 270, 300, 200 SIZE.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 LC-5 EXCAVATORS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR USED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINES. PLEASE OFFER US FOLLOWING MENTION MACHINES & EMAIL US DETAILS WITH PICTURES CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966FII, 970F, 980F HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX400, EX400LC, EX300LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400-5, EX60WD, EX100WD. JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@ HOTMAIL.COM PHONE: +923332316587 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 950B WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY CAT WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966F II, 970F, 980F.

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM PHONE: +923333298751

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

EMAIL: LJEQUIPMENT3@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 1-3309873508

WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR OLDER HITACHI EXCAVATORS AND CAT WHEEL LOADERS, IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES. EMAIL US TO DISCUSS. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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• Online Tues., December 6, 2022

For: Government Auction

• Online Wed., December 7, 2022

For: Ag Equipment Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES www.RES.bid 833-SOLD-RES

• Wooster, OH Sat., December 10, 2022

For: Construction & Agricultural Equipment

ROSEN SYSTEMS www.RosenSystems.com 972-248-2266

• Lorain, OH November 17 - 18, 2022

For: Multi-Ring Live/Online Industrial Machinery Auction

SAMMY P AUCTION SERVICES www.sammyp.com 860-564-9400

• Brooklyn, CT

Fri., November 18, 2022

For: Construction Equipment Liquation Auction

SHERIDAN REALTY & AUCTION COMPANY

www.sheridanauctionservice.com 517-676-9800

• Online

Ends November 29, 2022

For: Asphalt Company Inventory Reduction

STEFFES GROUP INC. www.steffesgroup.com 701-237-9173

• Timed Online November 9 - 16, 2022

For: Charles J Blount Living Trust Equipment Auction

• Timed Online November 10-17, 2022

For: LaJoie Trucking Equipment Reduction Auction

• Timed Online November 18-23, 2022

For: Online Steffes Auction

• Timed Online November 24 - 30, 2022

For: Timec Services Realignment Auction

• Timed Online December 2-8, 2022

For: Online Steffes Auction

• Timed Online December 5-14, 2022

For: George Mastey Construction Auction

• West Fargo, ND Wed., December 7, 2022

For: AgIron West Fargo Event

• Timed Online December 7-14, 2022 For: Steffes Construction Consignment Auction

TRI-STATE AUCTION SERVICES, LLC tristateauctionservices.com 814-450-0226

• Spring Creek, PA Sat., November 19, 2022

For: J&S Construction Co. Retirement Auction

VANTAGE AUCTIONS www.vantageauctions.com 951-228-9040

• Lake Elsinore, CA Sat., December 10, 2022 For: Public Auction

WSM AUCTIONEERS www.wsmauctioneers.com 623-936-3300

• Virtual Online Sat., December 10, 2022 For: Public Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990

• Findlay, OH

Thurs., December 8, 2022

For: Construction & Agriculture Equipment

• Houston, TX

Thurs., December 15, 2022

For: Construction & Agriculture Equipment

• Kissimmee, FL February 15 - 18, 2023

For: Kissimmee Winter Sale

IronAuction Group Holds Contractor Liquidation Sale

On Oct. 20, 2022, in Gaston, S.C., near Columbia, Iron Auction Group held an Unreserved Contractor Liquidation Auction featuring excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders, skid steer loaders, artic trucks, heavy trucks, equipment and trailers along with contractors’ support equipment with both Live and Online bidding.

Bidders from 42 states and 12 countries participated.  CEG

(Allphotographsinthisarticleare Copyright 2022 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)

There was a wide selection of trucks for the bidders to pick from.

The auction included a good selection of excavators, including a 2018 Cat 320 that sold to a contractor in Savannah, Ga., for $80,000.

Dale Fulmer (L) of Fuller Excavating in Columbia and Clayton Trapp of Trapp Construction in Blythewood, S.C., were checking out the action.

(L-R) are Joey Cooler of Cooler Construction in Irmo, S.C.; Rick Thain of Southern Quality Trucks & Equipment; and Jeff Hunter of 4M Iron in St. George, S.C.

Dave Hunter (L) of 4M Iron in Saint George, S.C., and Shana Herron go over a few pieces of used crushing equipment.

Garrett Jones of McGee Brothers Company Inc. in Monroe, N.C., came to the auction interested in the excavators and wheel loaders.

Matt McGaffee (L) of Iron Auction Group and E.B. Atkins of E.B. Atkins Construction in Columbia, S.C., were both on site.

(L-R) are Kelly Green of Trans-Tel, Pelion, S.C.; Ross McMillan of Iron Auction Group; and Jared McGaffee of Skye Equipment.

The wheel loaders and excavators saw considerable interest from the bidders.

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 Lean Construction Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea221201)

Date: Monday, December 5, 2022 – 10:00 AM

ONLINE, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmdp22121)

Date: Monday, December 5, 2022 – 10:00 AM

ONLINE, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim221201)

Date: Monday, December 5, 2022 – 3:00 PM

ONLINE, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf221201/)

Date: Monday, December 5, 2022 – 5:00 PM

ONLINE, Virtual Training/Professional Development

For further information, contact AGC: Phone: 703/548-3118 Email: info@agc.org

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)

History of ACI

Always Advancing – The American Concrete Institute is a leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, and educational, training, and certification programs. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, with a regional office in Dubai, UAE, and resource centers in Southern California and Chicago/Midwest. ACI has over 94 chapters, 244 student chapters, and 30,000 members spanning over 120 countries.

ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (AED)

2022 Small Dealer Conference

Dates:Sunday, November 13, 2022

Monday, November 14, 2022

ALL DAY

Place:Hotel Contessa

Address:306 West Market Street, San Antonio, TX

Description: The purpose of Associated Equipment Distributors’ Small Dealer Conference is to create a forum for AED members to participate in the affairs of the Association, advance the common interests of equipment industry companies, partake in educational programming, network with industry colleagues, strengthen existing business relationships, and identify new business opportunities.

For more information, contact: Associated Equipment Distributors (AED).

Address: 650 E. Algonquin Road, Suite 305, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: 630/574-0650

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA)

CDL Training Implementation Idea Exchange

Dates:Thursday, November 17, 2022

Time: 2:00PM ET / 1:00PM CT / 12:00PM MT / 11:00AM PT

Place:ONLINE

Focus on Public Works celebrates a new technical area each month, featuring expert-led online education, trending technologies, resources, networking, and more opportunities.

Description: A federal standard for mandatory training of entrylevel drivers of commercial motor vehicles began this year on

February 7. What challenges has your agency encountered in complying with these new standards? What solutions or training programs have you implemented to address the new requirements? Join this facilitated discussion for an opportunity to share challenges, solutions, and hear from others about how they are complying with these new requirements.

For more information on this Webinar, contact APWA. APWA Offices: Kansas City, MO – phone: 816/472-6100 Washington, DC – Phone: 202/408-9541

OHIO AGGREGATES AND INDUSTRIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION (OAIMA)

2022 Annual Meeting

Dates:Thurs., Nov. 17, 2022 & Fri., Nov. 18, 2022

Place:Hilton at Easton 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH 43219

Description – The Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association is proud to represent and support the producers, suppliers, equipment and service providers of aggregates, industrial minerals, and construction materials across the Great State of Ohio. The OAIMA Annual Meeting will be held at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus.

For more information, contact: For more information: Contact: Dawn Hoover at the OAIMA Office with questions. Phone: 614/428-7954. Email: dawnh@oaima.org

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

AWC Holiday Celebration!

Date:Thursday, December 1, 2022

Time:5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Address:Leopold’s Mississippi Gardens 9500 W. River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55444

Cost:Members: $100/Ticket

Non-Members: $125/Ticket

Schedule of Events:

5:30 PM – Doors Open

6:45 PM – Dinner & Short Presentation

Following Dinner – Heads & Tails 8:00 PM – Silent Auction Closes

For more information Contact AWC at 1337 Saint Clair Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. Phone: 651/489-2221

ILLINOIS EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (IED)

Mission Statement:

The business and purposes of this Association shall be to safeguard, promote, foster and advance the interests of its members as Distributors of Construction Machinery and its kindred products; to increase the use of these products; to improve the conditions under which the industry is carried on; to encourage fair business methods; to protect the industry against unfair and unjust burdens and exactions; to collect and disseminate pertinent data relative to the industry; and, generally, do such things authorized in its Certificate of Incorporation as may be necessary to the foregoing results.

Business Meetings: There are six (6) meetings per year: four (4) Business Meetings and two (2) Social Meetings.

We have one social event remaining for 2022.

2022 Event Schedule

HOLIDAY RECEPTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022

Place:Venuti’s Restaurant & Banquet Hall 2251 W Lake Street Addison, Illinois 60101 Phone: 630/376-1500

For more information contact Illinois Equipment Distributors (IED) at P. O. Box 9687, Naperville, Illinois 60567. Phone: 630/417-7879.