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Construction crews in Texas are working night and day to alleviate congestion during peak drive times for motorists in Denton and Collin counties.

The Sam Rayburn Tollway Fourth Lane Project is a part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s (NTTA) ongoing plans to improve traveling conditions in the area.

“On average, North Texas adds about 300 new residents per day,” said Michael Rey, NTTA media relations manager. “NTTA has undertaken the Sam Rayburn Tollway Fourth Lane Project to relieve congestion for a region that is experiencing explosive growth.”

The $200 million project includes the addition of a fourth Completion of concrete paving, traffic rail and roadway striping from DNT to the KCS Railroad will be a major accomplishment for see TOLLWAY page 4

workers, as temporary barriers can be picked up and reset for work west of KCS.

Longhorns Eye 112K Seating Capacity

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The University of Texas, Austin has kicked off a $175M renovation and expansion project for the south endzone portion of the Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium where the

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The project to upgrade the south end will take until the 2021 season to complete.

Major changes will be made at the

south end and crews will fully enclose the 95-year-old football stadium. To enclose the stadium, crews will carry over the architecture of the north and see STADIUM page 12

Initial construction is under way and includes demolition of seating at the south end. Major construction has yet to begin.

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Austin Bridge & Road Leads Sam Rayburn Tollway Project

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The project is divided into two sections which are being built at the same time. West of Denton Tap Road to the DNT and DNT to U.S. 75 construction began in early January 2019, with completion expected in late 2021.

Austin Bridge & Road was selected for construction services for the entire 26-mi. corridor. PaveTex was selected for construction management services from west of Denton Tap Road to the DNT. SAM CS was selected for construction management services from the DNT to U.S. 75.

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The project also requires the placing of concrete for columns.

entire project from its capital improvement funds, without issuing additional bonds/debt for the projlane in both directions throughout the entire corriect. dor from west of Denton Tap Road to U.S. 75.

Rey said motorists are having to deal with Bridge widening will be required during conminor inconveniences during the ongoing construction throughout the corridor. struction, but there are no significant issues.

A new ramp will replace the existing eastbound “The work takes place in the center median, so Parkwood Boulevard and Preston Road exit it should have the least possible impact to drivers. ramps and separate exiting and incoming traffic Much of the work is being done in off-peak hours merging onto Sam Rayburn Tollway from the to lessen impact.”

Dallas North Tollway (DNT) direct-connectors.

So far, construction efforts are said to be going Drivers coming from the DNT needing to exit to well.

Initial prep work consisted of setting up trafPreston Road will continue to have access to enter fic control measures, SW3P devices, setting temthe new eastbound Preston Road exit ramp or porary barrier, excavation of unsuitable material enter eastbound Sam Rayburn Tollway. Auxiliary and removals of inside bridge deck and rail. lanes will be added at various locations along the Work on the project must be performed concurcorridor to improve ramp merging areas. rently in order to meet the schedule established The project is divided into two sections which for such a large job. are being built at the same time. West of Denton NTTA photo Meeting the aggressive schedule, while keepTap Road to the DNT and DNT to U.S. 75 con- Kyle Poss, Austin Bridge & Road project manager, said the job is not ing traffic moving at a steady pace, is the overall struction began in early January 2019, with com- without its share of obstacles. “Tight work zones, coupled with limited goal for the construction team. pletion expected in late 2021. allowable lane closure times, make production a challenge. Ingress and Clearing and grubbing the entire length of the Austin Bridge & Road was selected for con- egress points on an inside widening are limited. Temporary barrier, project has already been completed, as has substruction services for the entire 26-mi. corridor. which is absolutely necessary to protect workers and commuters, can base for new concrete pavement and selected PaveTex was selected for construction manage- infringe on production work.” bridge widening. Currently, deck work is under ment services from west of Denton Tap Road to way at the Legacy Drive intersection. Crews are the DNT. SAM CS was selected for construction manage- overnight closures of several city streets below the tollway constructing foundations and columns at intersections that main lanes is necessary. In addition, multiple short-term ment services from the DNT to U.S. 75. include Parkwood Boulevard, Preston Road, Hillcrest ramp closures will be needed for ramp improvements Lane and ramp closures and detours are required for the Road/Rasor Boulevard and Coit Road. project. On the main lanes, much of the work will take place between the DNT and Preston Road.

Work on the Sam Rayburn Tollway bridge over the According to Rey, the project required approval by the in the center median behind concrete barriers. Because of the work needed to expand bridges throughout the corridor, NTTA Board. NTTA, a non-profit entity, will pay for the see TOLLWAY page 8 TOLLWAY from page 1

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Adding 300 New Residents Per Day Leads to Fourth Lane TOLLWAY from page 4

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The project required approval by the NTTA Board. NTTA, a non-profit entity, will pay for the entire project from its capital improvement funds, without issuing additional bonds/debt for the project.

Preston Road interchange is also under way. Beams are being placed over White Rock Creek.

Kyle Poss, Austin Bridge & Road project manager, said the job is not without its share of obstacles.

“Tight work zones, coupled with limited allowable lane closure times, make production a challenge. Ingress and egress points on an inside widening are limited. Temporary barrier, which is absolutely necessary to protect workers and commuters, can infringe on production work.”

Crews also must deal with large volumes of traffic traveling at a high rate of speed.

“Our number one goal is that workers, the traveling public and the various project stakeholders return safely to their families on a daily basis. Managing traffic of this magnitude is a challenge.”

In addition, unpredictable weather has been an issue.

“We experienced unusually severe levels of rain in the late winter and spring 2019,” said Poss. “Because all the new subgrade requires undercut and replacement of subsoils, we are essentially digging a large bathtub along the roadway, with very little opportunity to maintain drainage. It can take up to three to four days after particularly heavy rains to dewater and properly dry out the work zone.

“Also, because of the in-situ material, especially deep foundations for bridge substructure have to be completed.

These can be up to 72-in. in diameter and 100 ft. deep. These must be built under bridges that are only 16 ft. tall in some locations.”

Activities are often carried out after the normal work day, which means drivers must be extra cautious during construction. Night work is imperative to completing the work on schedule.

“Our biggest window to work is at night, as this minimizes interruptions to the public — anything requiring a lane closure, such as excavation, embankment, beam setting, bridge deck pours, hot-mix asphalt, concrete paving and any restriping of the roadway. Detailed look ahead schedules are prepared in order to determine what operations can most effectively be performed at night.”

The project also calls for the placement of storm drainage lines.

“There are very few runs of new standalone drainage, as all drainage has been designed to accommodate higher volumes of surface water, yet tie into existing infrastructure,” said Poss. “Overall, 48,000 linear ft. of drainage and 275 EA drainage structures will be built and tied in to existing. In some cases the pipe is laid in a trench up to 20 ft. deep in an area that’s only 20 ft. wide so it will properly flow into existing structures. Special shoring and engineering control is necessary to protect the workers.”

The entire roadway is constructed on select fill and treated with cement slurry to ensure longevity and ride quality of the new pavement surface.

“Nearly 300,000 cu. yds. of material will be excavated to waste or acceptable locations throughout the project. Cuts up to 6 ft. deep of existing material are required in various areas.

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So far, construction efforts are said to be going well.

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Excavators, dozers, loaders, motorgraders and rollers are being used to complete the majority of the work on the project.

An additional 250,000 cu. yds. is imported from select dirt pits several miles from the project. Anywhere from 20 to 60 haul trucks on a daily basis are used almost around the clock the complete the earthwork.”

Regarding the leveling of subgrade in different areas, said Poss, “It’s very important that the newly constructed roadway match the existing pavement surface, so drainage is maintained and ride quality is not sacrificed. The entire length of the existing roadway [27 mi.] was as-built and detailed grading models were set up by Austin Bridge and Road’s survey department to ensure the accuracy of our

work.”

The project also requires the placing of concrete for columns.

“Formwork is designed by a professional engineer to assure there are no blowouts during placement of the concrete. After drilled shafts have been built, rebar cages are tied and set, the form is placed around the steel cage with a platform for workers to stand atop the column while pouring.

The columns for this project are relatively short, so concrete is placed using a crane and bucket with a tremie pipe.

“Once the concrete has cured, the form can be removed and the concrete wrapped in plastic for further curing. After curing, the cap forms are set and concrete poured. Because NTTA requires a high level of detail in the concrete’s appearance, special measures are completed by rubbing, patching and even sandblasting the concrete until it’s accepted.”

Poss said completion of concrete paving, traffic rail and roadway striping from DNT to the KCS Railroad will be a major accomplishment for workers, as temporary barrier can be picked and reset for work west of KCS. “Completion of MSE retaining walls at the Hillcrest, Preston and Parkwood intersections will be another large milestone as this allows for all excavation of dirt in the center median to be completed and placed behind the walls.”

Close to 600,000 cu. yds. of dirt will be moved to complete the entire Sam Rayburn Tollway corridor.

“This is really a low volume, when it’s considered over 27 miles. Because limited space is available to actually widen the existing roadway, volumes of dirt are relatively low.”

Excavators, dozers, loaders, motorgraders and rollers are being used to complete the majority of the work on the project. Cranes, various support equipment and manlifts are utilized by structure crews. In addition, 80,000-lb. drill rigs and rough-terrain cranes are needed or drilled shafts. Concrete and asphalt pavers along with their entire spread of equipment will complete the roadway surface.

“The excavation and embankment will be the most timeconsuming part of the work,” said Poss. “Usual production rates that may be seen on a project with a lot of real estate can be cut in half, due to limited space and allowable lane closure times. The same principle applies to concrete paving.”

Poss added that while a project of this magnitude presents multiple challenges, it also will result in a tremendous sense of achievement for those involved.

“Without the dedication to safety, thoughtful planning and hard work of every member of the team, this project would not be completed.”

Sam Rayburn Tollway, formerly known as State Highway 121 or 121 Tollway, extends northeasterly from Business 121 near the Dallas/Denton county line to U.S. 75 in Collin County, offering accessibility to several Metroplex destinations. According to the official NTTA website, the toll road became part of the NTTA’s network in 2008 and features six main lanes and all-electronic toll collection known as cashless tolling.  CEG

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Hensel Phelps Leads Construction Team on the Field STADIUM from page 1

east sides to cover the south end. They will build new entry towers and fill in the corners with concessions-equipped terraces.

One of the project’s crown jewels lies inside the seating bowl. A Longhorn-shaped balcony designed into the end zone seating will be visible from the air and is the first time a logo will be carved into a seating bowl. It will offer a unique new home for football coaches’ offices.

The horseshoe-shaped stadium will be transformed into a full bowl, though seating capacity will not increase. Highpriced loge boxes will be added and occupied by wealthy alumni and boosters.

The new stadium club will be lined in wood paneling and adorned with burntorange regalia.

While the fan experience is considered critical, school officials said much of the focus of the project is on the players.

“It’s ultimately for our players,” Texas Head Football Coach Tom Herman said.

“When you come to The University of Texas, you deserve to train in the finest “When the project is finished, everyone will be very pleased with it,” said Jim Shackelford, director of UT’s Capital Planning and facilities in the country. We’re close right Construction. “It will be a definite improvement to the south end zone of the stadium, and it will in essence complete the master now with the renovations that we did plan that was envisioned more than 12 years ago for the stadium as a whole.” when we first got here with our locker ties, and Texas strives for the best in that,” said University of room and weight room, and this new project will certainly when he took his coaching job.

Now the south end of the stadium is the focus of improve- Texas president Gregory L. Fenves in a printed report. “We put us in the upper echelon of training facilities nationwide. enjoy performing in this competitive environment.”

At the same time, it will really enhance our game day atmos- ments.

“When the project is finished, everyone will be very It’s an addition to the stadium that UT's coaches, players phere for our fans.”

The project includes the addition of new entry towers, ter- pleased with it,” said Jim Shackelford, director of UT’s and fans hope will be a lasting legacy to the Longhorns.

“This is about the University of Texas and continually races with concession areas, a Longhorn logo-shaped bal- Capital Planning and Construction. “It will be a definite cony cut into the seating bowl, a student seating area with improvement to the south end zone of the stadium, and it will investing in our people, programs and student athletes,” said multiple patios, loge seating, suites, a new broadcasting in essence complete the master plan that was envisioned Fenves.

UT officials said no taxpayer money or tuition money will stage, new coaching and staff offices, a field-level club and more than 12 years ago for the stadium as a whole.”

Shackelford said that initial construction is under way that be used for this stadium expansion. student-athlete training facilities.

The existing stadium scoreboard will stay up for the curAdditions to the south end zone include a new video includes demolition of seating at the south end. He said rent football season. screen, renovations to the student seating area, a student ter- major construction has yet to begin.

In early May, the Texas Longhorns officially broke According to reports, the scoreboard will remain in place race and concession stand, and a glass-walled building housground on the south end zone expansion at Darrell K Royal- during the current 2019 season, but come down in 2020 as ing multiple tiers of suites.

Other amenities include a mascot bevo corral, field-level Texas Memorial Stadium, a project with a scheduled com- the Phase 2 structure takes shape. The first phase will build club and patio, loge seating and founders’ suites, loading pletion date set for late summer 2021, just in time for the the framework for the stadium’s new south bowl.

2021 season. dock and athletic center upgrades.

Construction crews have now demolished the permanent Design by Populous Architects bleachers that debuted for the 2009 season and held 4,525 The University of Texas selected Kansas City-based Hensel Phelps Construction Leads Project Hensel Phelps builds a variety of projects under the head- fans. Those bleachers pushed the stadium capacity past architecture firm Populous to design a $175 million renovation and expansion of its Longhorn football team's Darrell K. ings of aviation, commercial, education, government and 100,000.

Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. justice, healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure and transportaImprovement Costs Mostly Donated “The modern game day experience is about quality, not tion and science and technology.

The remainder of the cost will be provided through addi- quantity,” said Sherri Privitera, Populous principal-in-charge Hensel Phelps has been busy primarily with demolition for the expansion. “Fans want unique experiences in an work at the stadium, but will soon construct the new features. tional pledges, ticket sales and other means.

Athletics was responsible for $125 million of the upgrade authentic place. This is a game-changing project.”

Heavy equipment on hand at the construction site includes cost. UT regents kicked in the final $50 million.

Populous’s previous sports-related projects include four cranes, backhoes, drills and delivery trucks.

Meanwhile University of Texas has hired Oak View other end zone projects at the University of Arkansas, Group to build and maintain a $338-million basketball arena University of Oklahoma, Kansas State University and the Ongoing Stadium Improvements University of Texas, Austin expanded the north end zone that will be adjacent to UT’s track and soccer stadium. University of Colorado. UT's south end project is scheduled to begin next summer and wrap up in time for the start of the in 2008. Last summer, the Longhorns locker room received Basketball capacity will be about 10,000.

“We live in a competitive world among all the universi- 2021 college football season.  CEG a $100,000 upgrade. It was on coach Herman’s to-do list

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Coal Mine Continues to Uncover Millions of Tons Annually The four types of coal used in energy production are classified by the amount of carbon they contain as well as how much heat energy they can produce.

Lignite is the lowest-ranked, however, power plants in Texas commonly use it, due to its abundance across a large area of the Lone Star state.

“Efficient practices and power plants in close proximity are essential components for a successful mine,” said Sabine Mining Company Production Manager Robert Fitzgerald.

“One of the first things to determine is if there are long-term reserves. Usually that’s enough available tons to run for at least 30 years. Then, you need to find a single customer that can design its plant based on the characteristics of the available lignite.”

Sabine Mining Company — one of more than a dozen operations under the North American Coal Corporation An operator places material with a Komatsu D65PX-24 dozer that Sabine Mining Company rented from WPI. umbrella — put the model into practice 35 years ago. Opened in 1984, it quickly began dized material that is either immediately dumped and spread Recently, the mine rented Komatsu D65PX dozers, includdelivering lignite to its sole customer, an adjacent power on an already reclaimed area or stockpiled for later place- ing some intelligent Machine Control models. ment. It’s excellent for new plant growth.”

“For the areas with soft ground conditions and limited plant.

Komatsu excavators and rigid-frame haul trucks play key space, the D65PXs work very well,” said Ray. “They have Fitzgerald came on board a year later and has witnessed the expansion of Sabine Mining Company’s footprint and roles in the pre-stripping process. Sabine Mining Company the low ground pressure we need, and they offer the ability recently added the world’s first Tier IV Final PC2000-11. to get into places where a larger dozer is not feasible. We lean the number of tons it harvests and transports annually.

“Initially, we delivered approximately 2 million tons per Equipped with a 19-yd. bucket, operators use the new on them a lot for spoil grading variances and compliance. year and were working within a relatively short distance of hydraulic excavator to load 150-ton HD1500-5 trucks in The intelligent machines are great for reducing surveying the plant,” said Fitzgerald. “In time, the tonnage has doubled, seven to eight passes, depending on material. and helping operators reach proper contours more efficient“One of the best features of the new PC2000 is the ability ly.” and we are now hauling coal from a couple of areas. One is to perform multiple functions at once; for instance, I can about 11 miles away, and the other is close to 14.”

Operations Manager Paul Mongeon noted that Sabine hoist and turn or turn and dump at the same time,” said Backed by Service From WPI Mining Company sends approximately 12,500 tons of lig- Operator Everett Pierce. “That is more efficient and speeds WPI helps Sabine Mining Company with equipment purnite to the 640-megawatt plant each day. That powers thou- up productivity, so we are moving more material per shift. It chases and rentals. Recent acquisitions were made with the sands of homes and businesses across eastern Texas, north- also burns nearly 60 gallons less fuel per shift, on average, assistance of Sales Representative Mark Bewley and compared to our other excavators. That adds up to significant Director of Major Accounts Frank Pagura, among others. western Louisiana and southwestern Arkansas.

“In order to do that, we work around the clock, seven days savings.

WPI Technical Services Manager Mark Reeves works close“It’s very well-balanced, and the cab is laid out nicely with ly with Sabine Mining Company to ensure its equipment is per week with four crews,” said Mongeon. “We typically have about 60 people per shift working in the mine. That everything at your fingertips or within easy reach,” Pierce supported properly. includes operators, truck drivers and shop personnel, among added. “It’s comfortable and quiet, too. I also really like the “Whenever we have had a need, WPI has been right there others. That is augmented with a fair number of temporary 360-degree view on the monitor, so I can see all around and to help,” said Fitzgerald. “They know how important it is to know if there is something next to the machine that’s out of have the right equipment for maximum productivity, and workers as needed.” my sight before I swing or move.” they have provided training to ensure that our operators fully Mine Supervisor Kevin Ray noted that maintenance is understand the functions and capabilities so they get the most First Tier IV Final PC2000-11 Located just outside of Hallsville, Sabine Mining more convenient and easier to perform on the PC2000-11. out of the machines. That especially stood out on the new “Our service personnel like that everything is basically in PC2000.”

Company’s expansion has led to more than 70,000 acres under permit across two northeastern Texas counties. Work one location with ground-level access. It takes less time to Ray added, “WPI understands that uptime is critical for us was originally confined to Harrison County, but now has check and maintain. That equates to increased production,” to meet our production goals. They have dedicated a fullRay said. spread into Rusk County. time, resident technician to us, and when he’s not servicing Once oxidized material is removed, Sabine Mining our Komatsu machines, he’s helping out with other equipMongeon estimated that the mine’s operations open up roughly 400 acres per year. Lignite harvesting and reclama- Company moves its dragline in to take larger bites of earth ment. If we do have an unplanned issue, they are on it quicktion efforts occur simultaneously. to quickly uncover the seams — which can be up to 100-feet ly, no matter the time of day. Across the board, WPI has been “There are three coal seams at varying depths throughout deep or more. In areas under reclamation, that dirt is used as excellent to work with.”  the property,” said Mongeon. “The first step in opening a fill. Dozer operators place it to define contours in order to (This article, edited for space in CEG, originally appeared in the WPI Update new area is pre-stripping, which involves excavating oxi- return the land as close to its original state as possible. Magazine, which is produced by Construction Publications, Inc.)

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Compact Construction Equipment Buys Bobcat of Abilene Compact Construction Equipment LLC, the authorized Bobcat equipment dealer in south, central and west Texas, has acquired Bobcat of Abilene.

Compact Construction Equipment LLC, the authorized Bobcat equipment dealer in south, central and west Texas, has acquired Bobcat of Abilene.

In business since the early 1960’s, Bobcat of Abilene distributes Bobcat equipment in the Abilene, Sweetwater and San Angelo markets and operates a full-service rental store that provides earthmoving, landscape, concrete, compaction and aerial equipment.

“Becoming a part of the CCE enterprise gives our customer base immediate access to a larger selection of Bobcat equipment when they are looking to make a purchase,” said Jeff Prince, president of Bobcat of Abilene. “In addition, our parts and service capacity increases, helping us better support customers in our local market. Our team is excited to be joining the CCE family.”

Prince will be staying on with CCE and will continue to manage the Abilene branch.

CEO Whit Perryman said, “Bobcat of Abilene has been in business for over sixty years and has a talented team with decades of industry experience and a passion for delivering superior customer service. We are excited about this acquisition and to expand our regional footprint in West Texas to better serve our customers.”

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Ritchie Bros. Reports Its Largest-Ever Texas Auction

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Ritchie Bros.’ two-day Houston auction featured more than 620 truck tractors, totaling $15 million in gross transaction value — setting a new company record for truck tractor sales in a single auction.

Ritchie Bros. sold more than 6,500 items for $77 millionplus at its largest-ever Texas auction. As a transportation equipment hotspot for Ritchie Bros., the two-day Houston auction featured more than 620 truck tractors, totaling $15 million in gross transaction value — setting a new company record for truck tractor sales in a single auction.

More than 8,100 people registered to bid in the November 5 to 6, 2019, auction, including 6,500-plus registering to participate online. U.S. buyers purchased approximately 90 percent of the equipment, including 43 percent purchased by Texas buyers, while international buyers from such countries as France, Australia and the Philippines purchased 10 percent of the equipment. Online buyers purchased 61 percent of the assets.

“We broke nearly every Texas record we have with this Houston auction,” said Alan McVicker, regional sales manager, Ritchie Bros. “With a record 6,500 items we attracted our largest audience ever, resulting in solid pricing on both days of the auction. We’d like to thank all our sellers for putting their trust in us to get them the best possible returns for their assets.”

McVicker added, “For bidders who were unable to get the equipment they need in Houston, I encourage them to check out our IronPlanet online auction. There are lots of potential deals up for grabs.”

Equipment highlights in the Houston auction included 140-plus excavators, 135-plus skid steers, 100-plus backhoe loaders, 85-plus cranes, 40-plus dozers, 380-plus aerial work platforms and more. All items were sold without minimum bids or reserve prices.

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Located on the south side of Victoria at 4404 U.S. Highway 59 N, the branch offers equipment sales and rentals, parts and service for Vermeer and Bobcat construction equipment. Equipment rentals will be available for both the Vermeer and Bobcat product lines. In addition to the two main brands, the parts department also will stock tree and arborist products from Sherrill Inc., underground locating products from Digital Control Inc. and a wide selection of mud mixing fluids.

The branch will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also will open on Saturdays in 2020. A grand opening event is scheduled for Jan. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the branch.

“We are excited to open this new branch location in Victoria. The city’s central location between Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Houston will allow our customers to save time and money when they need equipment, parts or service” said Chief Operating Officer of the Southern Region, Brian Harris.

For more information about Vermeer TexasLouisiana, visit www.vermeertexas.com. For more information about Compact Construction Equipment, visit www.bobcatcce.com. 

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