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The mammoth GOMACO exhibit once again dominated the lower level of Central Hall. The company displayed new features suchasnavigatorsoftware.

Pre-pandemic attendance levels marked the World of Concrete’s return to Las Vegas in January for the concrete construction industry’s annual trade show.

Robotics:Automation of Job Sites

Integration of Technology Dramatically Changing Construction Crews’Roles

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

The fragmented, specialized nature of construction will always require human involvement, but technology integration—specifically,robotics— is making construction sites even more productive. Though collaboration between tech developers and industry is critical to widespread adoption, safer job sites where workers are free to handle more challenging tasks is happening now.

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Reality capture technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles or 3D scanners, are showing real promise for the construction industry.

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8 GOMACO MOURNS PASSING OF PRESIDENT, CEO GODBERSEN

GOMACO announced the death of its president, CEO and company cofounder, Gary L. Godbersen. Mr. Godbersen peacefully passed away on Jan. 17. He was 83 years old.

8 MANUFACTURERS FEEL SUPPLY CHAIN CRUNCH, WORKER SHORTAGES

A survey of more than 150 equipment manufacturing companies by AEM warns that U.S. equipment manufacturers continue to face supply chain issues and a persistent labor shortage nearly three years after the onset of the pandemic.

12 AED HOLDS ITS ANNUAL SUMMIT/CONDEX IN CHICAGO

AED held its annual summit/CONDEX Jan. 10 to 12 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Equipment dealers, manufacturers and service providers gathered to network, to see what is new in the industry and to help their businesses.

28 BIDADOO COMPLETES RECORD SALES QUARTER, DOUBLES VOLUME

bidadoo ended a record 2022 with double the volume and 90 percent sales growth in Q4 year over year. During the 4th quarter, bidadoo rocketed to a 101 percent increase in items sold, year over year.

28 LEHIGH HANSON INC. IS NOW HEIDELBERG MATERIALS

Previously announced in September of last year, this new brand identity goes into effect Jan. 2 for the company’s corporate office and its core brands of Lehigh Cement and Hanson Aggregates.

32 DOOSAN REBRANDS BUSINESS, WILL BE KNOWN AS DEVELON

The familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan will now be called DEVELON throughout the world. Under the new brand name, the company will continue providing innovative products and solutions.

32 WATER REG PROPOSAL COULD UNDERMINE INFRASTRUCTURE LAW

The EPA’s Dec. 30 rule expanding Clean Water Act jurisdiction over roadside ditches will slow delivery of transportation projects and threatens to nullify the benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law, according ARTBA.

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42 ABC ELECTS ITS 2023 NATIONAL CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ABC announced Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, La., was elected the 2023 ABC national chair at a board of directors meeting.

42 DOOSAN

NAMES CHRIS JEONG NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Chris Jeong recently was named the new chief executive officer (CEO) at Doosan Infracore NorthAmerica. He succeeds Edward Song, the previous CEO, who was promoted to global sales head of Hyundai Doosan Infracore in Korea.

44 RITCHIE BROS. ACQUIRES CONTROLLING STAKE IN VERITREAD

This acquisition will accelerate Ritchie Bros.’ marketplace strategy, which brings services, insights and transaction solutions together to improve the overall customer experience.

44 AS AUSA DEBUTS E-MODEL, OTHER DUMPERS CONTINUE THRIVING

AUSA makes compact industrial vehicles noted for their maneuverability, versatility and range of uses. Its three product lines include rough-terrain forklifts, telehandlers and dumpers.

45 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.

46 NTEA LAUDS SENATE LEGISLATION TO HALT RISING THEFT RATE

The PreventingAuto Recycling Theft (PART)Act — introduced by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Ron Wyden — is designed to help law enforcement more effectively trace stolen converters and address these thefts.

50 REGIONAL CHAMPS EMERGE FROM GLOBAL OPERATOR CHALLENGE

Only two of 35 dealer event winners from across North America emerged victorious and earned the right to advance to the final round of the Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) held in Las Vegas.

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GOMACO Mourns Passing of President, CEO Godbersen

GOMACO announced the death of its president, CEO and company cofounder, Gary L. Godbersen. Mr. Godbersen peacefully passed away on Jan. 17. He was 83 years old.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Skate Palace, 203 Susan Lawrence Dr, Ida Grove, IA51445, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Mr. Godbersen dedicated his life to the concrete slipform paving industry. His career in concrete began in 1963 in Minnesota where he took on leadership roles in two family businesses as president of Highway Bridge Inc. and vice president of Godbersen-Smith Construction Company.

In 1965, Mr. Godbersen, along with his father, Harold, created Godbersen Manufacturing Company (GOMACO) to manufacture bridge deck finishing machines. GOMACO grew to include a full line of concrete paving equipment and becametheworldwideleaderinconcretepavingtechnology, holding several domestic and international patents for new machine innovations.

Mr. Godbersen served as GOMACO’s chairman of the board,presidentandCEOsince1986.Otherleadershiproles withinhisfamily-ownedcompaniesinclude:chairmanofthe board and president of GOMACO International Ltd. in the United Kingdom since 1984; chairman of the board, president and CEO of Godbersen-Smith Construction Company inIdaGrovesince1986;presidentandchairmanoftheboard of BOBALEE Hydraulics in Laurens, Iowa, since 1986; and president of Gomaco Trolley Company in Ida Grove since 1982.

Mr.Godbersenwasaleaderwithintheconstructionindus-

try, as well, lending his time and talents to all the industry’s major organizations throughout his career. Because of his dedication, he was recognized by his peers for several of the construction industry’s highest honors and awards. He was one of 12 individuals honored as an inaugural inductee into the Construction Equipment Hall of Fame for outstanding contributionstotheconstructionequipmentindustry.Hewas a recipient of the Annual American Road & Transportation BuildersAssociation (ARTBA)Award.ARTBAalso named Mr. Godbersen as one of the “Top 100 Private Sector Transportation & Design Construction Professionals of the 20th Century.”

Mr. Godbersen earned the Governor’s Achievement Award from the Iowa Department of Economic Development for community betterment. He was the Iowa and Nebraska recipient of the Ernst andYoung Entrepreneur of the Year award. He earned the construction industry’s most coveted award, the Hartmann-Hirshman-Egan Award from theAmerican Concrete PavementAssociation (ACPA) in 2015. He also was a member of the Construction Equipment Hall of Fame.The Hall of Fame honors pioneering individuals who have invented, managed, built and led the off-road equipment industry.

Mr. Godbersen spent his career traveling the world promoting the advantages of GOMACO’s full line of concrete slipform paving products and advancing the usage of concrete on paving projects. He enjoyed visiting with contractors and finding solutions for their project challenges. He loved his family and took great pride in his children and grandchildren. 

ManufacturersFeelSupplyChainCrunch,WorkerShortages

A new survey of more than 150 equipment manufacturing companies released Dec. 14 by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) warns that U.S. equipment manufacturers continue to face supply chain issues and a persistent labor shortage nearly three years after the onset of the pandemic.

AEM surveyed 179 equipment manufacturing executives on the causes of supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks, and the impact it has on production, lead times and profit margins. The survey also asked about availability of components and optimal inventory levels, and queried executives aboutsolutionstoaddressthesesupplychain challenges.

Nearly all respondents (98 percent) still facesupplychainissues,withmorethanhalf of respondents (58 percent) experiencing continuously worsening supply chain conditions.Thetwodrivingfactorsofcurrentsupply chain disruptions are workforce shortages and access to intermediate components for production.

“Far too many equipment manufacturers still feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions on operations, lead times on components, labor force participation, and financial performance,”saidKipEideberg,AEM’sseniorvice

president of government and Industry relations. “The impact of this supply chain crunch is only worsened by nation-wide workforce shortages seen across country, which is particularly noticeable on our shop floors.”

“AEM continues to survey our member company executives to better understand how they are impacted by continued high inflation, strained supply chains, and global instability, and to provide elected officials with the data points they need to move legislation that will revitalize U.S. manufacturing and bolster U.S. global competitiveness,” Eideberg continued.

“Republicans and Democrats can take immediate action by extending R&D

expensing, enacting meaningful permitting reform, removing tariffs on a range of critical components, and reaching a bipartisan agreement on the debt ceiling.”

AEM conducted this survey in October 2022. Executives from 179 equipment manufacturing companies completed the survey, including 112 original equipment manufacturers and 56 component manufacturers.

Thesurvey’skeyfindingsinclude:

ï Nearly all respondents (98 percent) are still facing supply chain issues.

ï Six-in-ten equipment manufacturers are experiencing continuously worsening supply chain conditions.

ïThe two driving factors of the disruption are workforce shortages and access to intermediate components for production.

ï Six-in-10 equipment manufacturers are still having issues in workforce recruitment and retention.

ï Year to date, equipment manufacturers are seeing an average of 12 percent productionloss,andareforecastingaslightlylower, but still significant production loss of 8.2 percent in 2023. This production loss is especially critical when many equipment manufacturers are fully sold out for 2023.

ï Year to date, equipment manufacturers are seeing an average of 8.6 percent profit margin loss and are forecasting a 6.4 percent

profit margin loss in 2023.

ï Lead times continue to be an obstacle. While lead times understandably increased during the pandemic, they have only continued to grow as things stabilized, jumping from an average of 2 (2.42) months in 2019, to 7 months (6.92) in 2022.

ï Due to this supply chain crunch, certain parts remain difficult to acquire. In the agriculture sector, the most sought-after component are tracks (and their included components); only 27 percent of inventory is available of that component which the manufacturerwoulddeemoptimalfortheirmanufacturing operations. In both agriculture and construction sectors, its semiconductors and chips, with an average of 44 percent optimal inventory available across both sectors.

ï There is no single solution to ongoing supply chain disruptions.

ï Equipment manufacturers of all sizes continue to utilize a multitude of responses to try and overcome ongoing supply chain disruptions. Responses include increasinginventoryandsupplierbase,more vertical integration of supply chains, certifying alternative suppliers and focusing more attention on supply chain reliability over price.

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

Gary L. Godbersen

Six-in-10 equipment manufacturers are still having issues in workforce recruitment and retention.

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AED Holds Its Annual Summit/CONDEX in Chicago

The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) helditsannualsummit/CONDEXJan.10to12 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Equipment dealers,manufacturersandserviceprovidersgathered to network, to see what is new in the industry and to learn what can help with their businesses. In addition, numerous educational seminars were offered covering topics such as electrification of machines, the future of equipment dealerships, workforce development and so much more.

On the first evening, theAED’s annual fundraising galaandliveauction—presentedbyRitchieBros.— wasahugesuccess.Onthefinalnight,formerUnited States’ Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was the keynote speaker at the keynote dinner hosted by PEAC Solutions.

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Sunward America Corp was represented at CONDEX by Nichole Stoltz, operations director of the manufacturer of excavators, telehandlers, skid steers and rotary drilling rigs.

Superior Tire & Rubber Corp., a designer and manufacturer of polyurethane and rubber industrial components for the material handling, construction, agricultural, municipal and mining industries, displayed its products to AED Summit/CONDEX attendees. Superior representatives (LR) Kevin Rotondelli, Craig Christenson and Michael Arrington were on hand to answer questions from dealers.

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(L-R): AED’s Ken Taylor, past chairman (Ohio Cat); Matt DiIorio, incoming chairman (Ditch Witch Mid-States); and Brian McGuire, president/CEO, cut the ribbon to open the AED Summit/CONDEX.

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(L-R) are Wain-Roy’s Caleb Aquilino, Jeff Kritch, David Willin and Tim Griepentrog.

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World of Concrete Trade ShowAttendance Returns to

Pre-pandemic attendance levels marked the World ofConcrete’sreturntoLasVegasinJanuaryforthe concreteconstructionindustry’sannualtradeshow.

“We’re proud to exceed expectations in strong attendance as we return to pre-pandemic levels,” Jackie James, the event’s vice-president said on the final day of the show. “As World of Concrete 2023 entered its final day, the show floor and education sessions remain buzzing with energy. This event leads global trends in showcasing the newest exciting products, seminars and innovative materials aimed at tackling industry challenges.”

Most exhibitors were enthusiastic about the attendance, especially considering that ConExpo will be held at the same venue in March.

Registered attendees were able to view equipment

visitwithrepresentativesofmanufacturersfromallfacets on concrete construction, from large paving and milling machines to walk-behind trowels.

MB Crusher Shows Off Attachment Versatility

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(L-R): Austin Bailey, national sales manager of Merlo USA; Scott Bunting, regional sales manager of Applied Machinery Sales/ Merlo USA (AMS); and Brian Hatch of AMS, showcase the benefits of the CBM 3500 self-contained mini-compact mixer and why itisidealforsmallercompactjobsites.

John Hargett of Doosan Portable Power was on hand to answer questions about Doosan’s line of air compressors, including the P250/HP185, which Hargett said was versatile enough to be used in a variety of concrete construction applications.

MB America’s crushing demonstrations always draw a crowd as they show the versatility and power of the company’s crushing and earthmoving attachments in a variety of applications, from demolition to earth removal. The sales team (LR) are Bryan Sims, Sovan Nyll, Samantha Pierce, Barbara Jovel, Mike Demond, Regan Whitfield, Josh Gibson, Alex Jovel, Alessia Valerio and Billy Yarborough.

AquaJet, a manufacturer of innovative hydrodemolition technology, was represented at WOC (L-R) by Bjarne Axelsson, Roger Simonsson, Keith Armishaw and James Brown. They are pictured with AquaJet’s Aqua Cutter 750V hydrodemolition robot.

Jorge De Hoyos, senior product manager, loaders, of Bobcat company, was kept busy explaining the many features of Bobcat’s largest loader — the T86.

The Vermeer ATX850 compact articulated loader is popular in a variety of applications, such as property maintenance, landscaping and tree work, according to Brandon Nelson, Vermeer’s tree care, rental and landscape product specialist.

(L-R): Charles Baldwin, Jenny Smith Price, Bart Dehaven and Doug Hacker of Kato Compact Equipment Sales, supplier of mini-excavators, track loaders and crawler carriers, were at World of Concrete with some of the company’s machines.

Pre-Pandemic Levels, Industry Comes Back to Las Vegas

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Slipform Paver Features

The company’s popular GP3 slipform paver has been around for a few years but boasts several new features including GOMACO’s Navigator software, which allows total function control from one position on the machine. Mark Brenner, GOMACO’s controls engineering manager, said the software allows vibrator adjustments from a central location and is available on both the GP3 and GP4 models.

Majorequipmentmanufacturersdisplayingatthe show included Caterpillar, GOMACO, Bobcat, Astec, Vermeer and Terex. Technology also was frontandcenter,fromGPSequipmenttofleetmanagement and job management software.

“Attracting concrete and masonry professionals, World of Concrete continues to prove to be the must-attend event as the industry’s most important meeting place for hands-on connectivity, skillbuildingandrenownedexpertise,”Jamessaidofthe show’s place in the construction trade.

Next year’s event is slated for Jan. 23 to 25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For more information, visit worldofconcrete.com.  CEG

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Cemen Tech took advantage of the show to celebrate the sale of the 5,000th volumetric mixer to Bauman Readymix Concrete, located in the Bay Area. (L-R): Jay Faso, Brandon Hess, Mark Rinehart, Ryan Clark, Pete Cartwright, Jared Evers, Andrew Davis and Sean Morecraft were available to discuss the distinct advantages that volumetric mixers can provide.

The Somero team is ready to talk about the new release of the Somero S28EZ, billed as the largest screed on the market today. (L-R) are Scott Luman, Janet Sauvola, T.R. Kunesh, Katherine Thayer, Andrew Howard, Bob Maloney, Shawn O’Connor, Lance Holbrook, Jesse Aho, Chad Carlson and Jared Fisher.

The Brokk Inc. team (L-R) including Paul Flood, Michael Cain, Chad Diacek, Mike Martin, Bob McCabe, Phil Gangluff and Jeff Keeling, vice president of sales and marketing, are excited to talk about the many highlights of the Brokk 900, the world’s largest and most powerful demolition robot.

At the Terex Advance Mixer Inc. booth Kevin Fix, director of machine sales; Dave Grabner, general manager; Cari Mansfield, HSE manager; and Sam Cimilluca, region sales manager, talk about the benefits of the FD4000 front discharge mixer, part of the commander series.

Ignasi Moner, CEO of AUSA USA, displayed the company’s line of dumpers, including the DR601AHG, which features a 13,200-lb. load capacity and a rotating unloading system.

Xtreme Manufacturing, a supplier of telehandlers to the North American market, occupied its traditional outdoor space at WOC 2023. Pictured here are the marketing team of (L-R) Ashley Robles, Barb Canibano and Tiffany Pace.

Industry Networks, Hears New Ideas at AED Summit

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(L-R): Steve Gorman, Jase Roberts and Seth LaMar were among the people who manned bidadoo’s booth throughout the two days of CONDEX. bidadoo’s equipment auctions are held on the eBay online marketplace.

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(L), program manager of TRNSACT, and Beckham Thomas, product manager of TRNSACT, were on hand to discuss how you can optimize your company’s credit and finance opportunities with the company’s latest technology.

displayed the AutoLube SQ43 hammer. (L-R) are Greg Henry, director of sales and marketing; Joe Grojean, central region sales manager; and Sung-Jong Kee, managing director.

Soosan

Matthew Henry, regional sales manager of Terex Cranes, said Terex has moved into its new North American headquarters in Wilmington, N.C., and is actively seeking dealers for its line of rough-terrain cranes.

(L-R) are Thunder Creek’s Larry Lea, Fred Buser, Niki Patterson and Kyle Barton.

Jim Goodfried (L) and Ben Sinclair of Point of Rental Software presented their company’s line of software solutions designed specifically and exclusively for the rental industry.

Heavy Industries

Shannon Johnson and Eduardo Ienne of Berco of America Inc. were at the AED Summit to explain how the company supplies components for tracked earthmoving machinery.

Kato’s Bart DeHaven (L), director of sales, and Jenny Smith Price, president of sales, brought a HD35 mini-excavator and an iC37 crawler carrier to the show.

The Ritchie Bros. booth drew a lot of foot traffic at CONDEX.

Team Montabert showcases the company’s line of attachments, including its newest offerings.

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Cat, Luck Stone Collaborate to ScaleAutonomous Solutions

Caterpillar Inc. announced a collaboration with Luck Stone, a large family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, to deploy Caterpillar’s autonomous solution to Luck Stone’s Bull Run Plant in Chantilly, Va.

This will be Caterpillar’s first autonomous deployment in the aggregates industry and will expand the company’s autonomous truck fleet to include the 100-ton-class Cat 777.

Looking to accelerate autonomous solutions beyond mining, Caterpillar will implement its existing Cat MineStar Command for Hauling system at the Bull Run quarry, on a fleet of 777G trucks. This will allow Caterpillar to gain greater insights on quarry operations in order to tailor the next generation of autonomous solutions specific to quarry and aggregate applications.

This project supports the acceleration of autonomous technology for operations with fewer mobile assets to allow a step change in safety and productivity, as currently experienced at large mining operations.

“Luck Stone and Caterpillar’s partnership has been grounded in shared values for many years,” said Charlie Luck,presidentandCEOofLuckCompanies.“Togetherwe believe that safety, innovation and a commitment to people arecritical,notonlytopropellingimportantprojectslikethis, but to ensuring our focus on the future and all of the exciting possibilities technology affords our industry.

“Our collaboration will provide opportunities for associates to learn and grow, improve safety and result in produc-

tionefficiencies.WearethrilledtopartnerwithCaterpillarto achieve this ‘first’for our industry.”

“Caterpillar has a long-standing relationship with Luck Stone, and we look forward to working together to bring the demonstratedbenefitsofincreasedsafetyandproductivityto the quarry industry.We’re excited to get in the dirt and work

alongside Luck Stone’s innovative team, so we can learn how to scale our already proven mining solution for another industry,” said Denise Johnson, Caterpillar group president of resource industries.

The current autonomy solutions will be implemented in 2024. This project builds on Caterpillar’s long history in autonomy and automation. Caterpillar is recognized as the industry leader with the world’s largest fleet of autonomous haul trucks, now numbering more than 560 trucks. These trucks have traveled more than 187 million kilometers and autonomously moved more than 5.1 billion tonnes — most notably — all without a single zero lost-time injury.

About Luck Stone

Through three generations of family leadership, Luck Stone has been building strong communities for 100 years. Luck Stone, a division of Luck Companies, is the nation’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel. A responsive and creative partner to the construction, civil engineering and environmental industries, Luck Stone provides consistent, quality aggregate materials and services that serve as the foundation of roads, bridges and buildings.

With29operatinglocationsandmorethan900associates, Luck Companies is headquartered in Richmond, Va., where it was founded by Charles Luck Jr. in 1923. Charlie Luck IV leads the company today.

For more information, visit www.caterpillar.com.

Looking to accelerate autonomous solutions beyond mining, Caterpillar will implement its existing Cat MineStar Command for Hauling system at the Bull Run quarry, on a fleet of 777G trucks.

With 29 operating locations and more than 900 associates, Luck Companies is headquartered in Richmond, Va., where it was founded by Charles Luck Jr. in 1923.

Craig Wiant (L), plant manager, and Johnny Palmer, both of Luck Stone.

KomatsuAnnounces Plans toAcquire GHH Group GmbH

Komatsu announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Foundedinthe1960sandcurrently part of the German-owned Schmidt Kranz Group, GHH offers a wide range of equipment focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks in the mid-seam mass mining, narrow vein and low-profile market segments. The company also supports customers with aftermarket parts and service support through the entire life of each machine.

With this acquisition, Komatsu will add GHH’s factories and rebuild facilities in key markets, in addition to its robust product offerings and talented staff.

“We are very excited about this acquisition as it represents a great opportunity for Komatsu to expand its offerings for underground mining equipment and accelerate new product development through synergies with Komatsu’s existing team and product offerings,” said Peter Salditt, presi-

dent and CEO, Komatsu Mining Corp.

“By adding GHH’s factories and rebuild facilities in key markets in Europe, South Africa, India and Chile, we also aim to strengthen production and service capabilities for our customers.”

Komatsu intends to continue the service GHH provides and plans to support business as usual post-acquisition. The combined team will then work together to expand Komatsu’s offering for underground mining equipment and increase

customer access to products in new territories.

“GHH is excited to be able to start a new journey with a strong player in the mining world. This opens huge doors for our people and our products to develop further and grow beyond what we could have hoped for,” said GHH Group CEO Jan Petzold.

“This is the next logical step in becoming a true global player and we look forward to becoming part of the Komatsu family”.

The official close of the acquisition is projected for the first half of 2023.

Per the company’s ongoing midterm management plan “DANTOTSU Value — Together, to ‘The Next’ for sustainable growth,” Komatsu is working to expand offerings for underground hard rock mining, creating new value for customers with the development of new equipment, processes and technologies that will help operations step forward to the next stage for the workplace of the future and provide a more sustainable environment for the next generation.

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

Terex Launches CRC1350 Portable Cone Crusher Plant

Terex has launched the Cedarapids CRC1350 portable cone plant featuring the new TC1300X cone crusher. The complete CRC1350 solution delivers peak productivity at an economical price point and easy access maintenance, according to the manufacturer.

The implementation of the enhanced TC1300Xconecrusherfeatures400hp,asig-

nificant increase in power over the previous version. TheTC1300Xuseofhighefficiency roller bearings, boasts several notable advancements that enhance performance and functionality overall. This complete configuration increases stroke from 45 to 70 mm that results in an increase thru put, and an improved quality product shape. Other key features include automated cone controlsandlargerclosedsideset

tings.

The portable plant includes an oversize quick-release cone feed hopper extension with overflow chute, a 42 in. rugged straightline product conveyor, a metal detector for off-plantfeedconveyorandserviceplatforms with elevated deck, guard rails and access ladder.

Maintenance and safety features include conveniently located grease banks, ground

access cone lubrication module, emergency stop stations on both sides of the frame, and manual crank-style landing jacks.

The Cedarapids CRC1350 was engineered to meet the growing industry trend toward larger, mobile, electric powered, low-maintenance plants, that provide an increased production capacity.

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

The portable plant includes an oversize quick-release cone feed hopper extension with overflow chute, a 42 in. rugged straight-line product conveyor, a metal detector for off-plant feed conveyor, and service platforms with elevated deck, guard rails and access ladder.

The Cedarapids CRC1350 was engineered to meet the growing industry trend toward larger, mobile, electric powered, low-maintenance plants, that provide an increased production capacity.

GHH offers a wide range of equipment focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks in the mid-seam mass mining, narrow vein and low-profile market segments.

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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 CONNECTApp. 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.

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

bidadooDoublesVolumein2022Sales

bidadoo ended a record 2022 with double the volume and 90 percent sales growth in Q4 year over year. During the 4th quarter, bidadoo rocketed to a 101 percent increase in items sold, year over year.

With changing macro-economic trends, bidadoo drove significant customer growth adding more companies selling capital assets. As customers choose to remarket used equipment and trucks, bidadoo’s online, multichannel marketplace enables customers to maximize their net returns.

bidadooÊs Record-Breaking 4th Quarter 2022 By the Numbers vs. 2021:

• 101 percent increase in number of assets sold

• 90 percent increase in sales growth

• 64 percent increase in the number of seller locations — saving costly transport of equipment to a physical auction facility

• Record 78 percent of sales were made by out-of-state buyers

• More than 120 percent growth in Strategic Account sales

• 49 percent increase in total buyers

• 52 percent increase in bidadoo.com traffic

• 63 percent mobile auction participation (phone and tablet)

• 20 times more views per item than many other auction platforms

• Top placement to 135 million eBay active buyers

• 132 countries represented on typical Tuesday “Auction Day”

December represented the largest sales month for bidadoo, with the largest weekly online auction event ever. bidadoo, in partnership with eBay,

experienced record buyer demand for equipment and trucks throughout the quarter and supported a record number of sellers on the marketplace. bidadoo and eBay’s strategic partnership is driving significant increase in new inventory, as highlighted by a 120 percent increase in strategic account sales during Q4, as the industry continues to recognize the efficiencies and reach of bidadoo’s online model.

Double the inventory in Q4 helped ignite huge buyer growth and demand. With the bidadoo online auction model, buyers don’t have to invest their time, energy and money to travel to a traditional or live auction site to try and source equipment. bidadoo buyers have the convenience of weekly noreserve auctions every Tuesday, rather than traditional quarterly auctions.

With eBay’s huge Business and Industrial, eBay Motors, and Parts and Accessories business and buyer base, bidadoo offers buyers a convenient way to source both equipment, trucks, and parts and accessories to run their business. Plus, with bidadoo there are no buyer’s premiums; buyers and sellers both benefit.

For equipment sellers, in addition to bidadoo’s active customers, bidadoo is featured to eBay’s 135 million global, predominantly end-user, active registered buyers. Seller’s benefit from this huge buyer base — with no transport fees and no buyer premiums — which maximizes financial returns of assets for bidadoo’s sellers. With the trust of bidadoo, there has been a significant growth in the size and value of equipment sold via online auction. Additionally, the bidadoo Marketplace offers buyers and sellers multiple, convenient ways to buy and sell equip-

ment, including immediate Buy-ItNow, or Make-Offer sales.

"bidadoo is a great resource for us because we are in the equipment industry renting and using equipment, but are not specialized and cannot justify having an employee doing the kind of quality work performed by bidadoo," said Kyle Gladieux, manager of corporate finance and accounting, Schaedler Enterprises Inc.

"When we need to buy or sell a piece we simply make a phone call to our representative and from there we are hands-off. We have used bidadoo to sell telehandlers and cranes as well as purchase cranes on multiple occasions. The process is consistent and simple and has exceeded our expectations at every level. We look forward to our continued partnership for years to come.”

“We are honored by the incredible confidence our customers continue to put in bidadoo," said Howard Hawk, bidadoo president. "It is clear the market continues to value a true, trusted, transparent, global online-only marketplace for trucks and equipment, rather than old live models. We have seen an incredibly positive response from our customers to our eBay partnership over the past year. We are also very proud of our team for being able to scale the business at this pace.”

Sample of Equipment Sold By bidadoo During 4th Quarter

• 2020 Caterpillar 745 articulated dump truck — $312,000

• 2017 John Deere 9570Rx ag tractor — $260,000

For more information, visit www.bidadoo.com.

Lehigh Hanson Now Heidelberg Materials

Lehigh Hanson Inc. has changed its brand to Heidelberg Materials effective immediately.

Previously announced in September of last year, this new brand identity goes into effect Jan. 2 for the company’s corporate office and its core brands of Lehigh Cement and Hanson Aggregates.

The majority of the company’s other subsidiaries in the United States and Canada will change their brands to Heidelberg Materials in the coming months.

Lehigh Hanson’s evolution to Heidelberg Materials reflects its much broader and innovative approach to serving its customers and becoming the industry leader in sustainability and digital solutions. Although the Heidelberg name

is more than 150 years old and is often associated just with cement, Heidelberg Materials reflects the organization’s expertise in the heavy building materials industry.

“This is a major step change for our company, both globally and here in North America,” said Chris Ward, president and CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America and Member of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials.

“We are thrilled to begin this transformation in North America today and continue our global journey to grow our business beyond cement and aggregates and become the most sustainable company in the sector.”

For more information, visit heidelbergmaterials.us. 

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Doosan Rebrands Business, Will Be Known as DEVELON

The familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan will now be called DEVELON throughout the world.

Under the new brand name, the company will continue providing innovative products and solutions that exceed expectations, further cementing its status as a global leader in construction equipment and solutions for the infrastructureindustry,themanufacturersaid.

Workbegantoidentifyanewbrandname to replace Doosan following the August 2021 sale of Doosan Infracore to HD Hyundai (formerly Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings Co. HHIH). The name DEVELON was chosen to convey the company’s drive to develop onward to bring innovative solutions to the construction equipment industry through technological transformation and the development of exceptional equipment and services.

“We believe the new DEVELON brand will help us build on the success we’ve had in NorthAmerica over the past 30 years and throughout the world for more than 80 years,” said Todd Roecker, vice president of growth initiatives.

DEVELON will continue to focus on manufacturing construction equipment to build critical infrastructure for the betterment of communities and societies in North America and beyond. DEVELON products and services will help customers and partners become industry leaders in construction, logging, recycling, mining, rental and agriculture. Efforts also will be placed on advancing sustainable development through

alternative energy sources of power for construction equipment.

New Brand to Debut at ConExpo

The announcement is the first of many in a series of steps to launch the new brand. Visitors to ConExpo-Con/AGG in March will see the next phase of the launch with newly branded construction equipment in the outdoor DEVELON exhibit. This will include the latest developments in the Concept-X autonomous equipment solution and live demonstrations at the outdoor exhibition in the Festival Grounds lot (F9153).

“Our commitment to the construction equipment industry and advancing new technologies has never been stronger than it is today,” said Roecker. “DEVELON anticipates changes in the industry and prepares solutions to address these challenges.This is evident by our ongoing development of the world’s first autonomous jobsite solution — Concept-X — and the work we are doing

with alternative energy sources like electricity and battery packs for our mini excavators.”

After ConExpo, continued efforts will be madetoadvancethebrandatthelocaldealer level through updates to signage and machine decals. Customers are likely to begintoseenewlybrandedmachinesattheir local DEVELON dealerships and on job sites as early as the end of Q2 2023.

Dedication to North America

In North America, DEVELON will continue supporting its more than 180 dealer locations in the United States and Canada. DEVELON NorthAmerican operations will remain headquartered near Atlanta, in Suwanee, Ga., where the company continues to offer a training center for dealership service technicians.

The company will maintain exceptional parts availability through its two regional parts distribution centers: one inAtlanta and

a second in the Pacific Northwest. A customization plant in Savannah, Ga., will still play a key role in supplying machines to DEVELON dealers and customers: getting products into the hands of customers faster, with the configurations they need for their applications.

“Ourdealersandcustomersshouldexpect the same strong support from DEVELON in the future,” said Roecker. “We are committed to the long-term success of the new brand and ensuring our customers have the supporttheyneedtobesuccessful.DEVELON makes best-in-class equipment, excellinginperformance,durabilityandreliability. That commitment will remain constant.”

DEVELON will continue as a subsidiary in the Hyundai Genuine group alongside Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE). These two subsidiaries will remain independent construction equipment companies under HD Hyundai. Together, the two brands will position Hyundai Genuine as a global top-5 player in the construction equipment industry.

“We’ve grown our construction equipmentofferinginNorthAmericawithourline of mini excavators and most recently the addition of dozers,” said Roecker. “These product expansions represent our goal of providing a full line of equipment for our dealers and our customers. We believe that this demonstrates our commitment to North America, and we look forward to continued growth here for many years to come.” 

Water Reg Proposal Could Undermine Infrastructure Law

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Dec. 30 rule expanding Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction over roadside ditches will slow delivery of transportation projects and threatens to nullify the benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law, according to the American Road & Transportation BuildersAssociation (ARTBA).

The association said it would mount a legal challenge in federal court to stop the latest proposal.

At issue is how EPA defines bodies of water qualifying as “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS), which are therefore subject to federal authority.

How roadside ditches are treated by the EPA has long been a concern for the transportation construction industry. ARTBA has previously urged EPA not to consider ditches as protected waterways under WOTUS, noting that they act as an important conduit for draining water from roads under construction — an essential safety feature.

In 2020, EPA removed roadside ditches from CWA jurisdiction.The Dec. 30 rule, however, reinstates regulatory requirements on ditches that make determining jurisdiction more confusing and time consuming, according to ARTBA.

“Federal environmental reviews can take as long as seven years to complete for new transportation projects. While the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) sets a two-year review timeline, EPA’s rule puts this goal out of reach for many projects by adding more

permitting requirements with no resulting tangible environmental benefits, and in the process increasingthetimeittakestodelivertransportation improvements,” said ARTBA Vice President of Legal & Regulatory Issues, Nick Goldstein.

This rule marks the third time in the past seven years EPA has attempted to define WOTUS and comes as the U.S. Supreme Court considers CWA’s limits in the case of Sackett v. EPA.ARTBAhas been challenging the issue of CWA jurisdiction over roadside ditches in federal court throughout that time.

In April 2022, ARTBA’s latest amicus brief in the Sackett case argued against further expansion of CWA jurisdiction.Adecision in that case is expected to be handed down in early 2023. If the Supreme Court invalidates the rule, it will have to be rewritten, thereby exacerbating regulatory uncertainty and delay.

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

“Federal environmental reviews can take as long as seven years to complete for new transportation projects.”

Nick Goldstein ARTBA

SECTION AttachmentS & Parts

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ASVDebutsNewMulchers,SnowAttachments,DozerBlade

ASVHoldingsInc.introduced new high-performance mulchers for the MAX-Series RT-135F and RT-75HD Posi-Track loaders as well as the first ASVbranded snow attachments. A six-way dozer blade also is included in the updated line of branded attachments.

As with all ASV-branded attachments, the mulcher, snow attachments and dozer blade are simple to use and compatible with all brands with the added advantage of being matched and tested for use with ASV machines, according to the manufacturer. ASV’s attachment line also includes a two-year warranty with all parts and support available directly throughASV’s dealer network.

ASV exhibited one of the new mulchersattheEquipExposition in Louisville, Ky.

“Thesenewattachmentsallow operators to enjoyASVperformance year-round —seamlessly transitioning from dirt and landscaping work in the summer to snow clearing in the winter,” explained Frank Gangi, attachments product manager of the ASV brand. “Our machines are designed for all seasons and conditions and that includes our attachments.”

Both the RT-135F and RT-75HD PosiTrack loaders are optimized for high performance in forestry and other demanding applications. ASV’s new mulcher attachments are a perfect fit for the machines to achieve maximum power and productivity. Both the RT-135F and RT-75HD offer exceptional flow, allowing operators to get more out of their attachments while maintaining optimal machine performance.

The RT-75HD’s highly efficient auxiliary hydraulic system provides 35.7 gpm high flow for reliable execution on the job. For even more power in challenging applications, the RT-135F uses a 132-hp Cummins engine combined with a 50-gpm maximum

auxiliary flow and oversized auxiliary pump of 66 gpm. The extra 16 gpm within the pump means operators can run high-flow attachments, such as the new mulchers, at full speed while moving the loader without slowing down the tool.

Both the RT-135F and RT-75HD transfer more flow and pressure directly to the attachment by using larger line sizes, hydraulic coolers and direct-drive pumps rather than belt-driven pumps, which prevents power loss. The productivity of these machines combined with the new plug-andplay mulchers offers a boost to profitability in applications like forestry mulching, land clearing, trail development and right-of-way work.

ASV offers its new mulcher attachments inastandarddrumordepthcontrolseriesfor both the RT-135F and RT-75HD. The standard drum is suitable for most applications and includes carbide teeth that excel in standing up to rocky soil. The heavy-duty construction of the standard drum series makes it the best option for operators that need a versatile mulcher that performs in all conditions.

ASV also offers the depth control series outfitted with knives that shine in stringy, fibrous vegetation applications. Depth control technology allows the mulcher to process material in a single pass and creates a consistent bite for a clean, finished look.

New ASV-branded snow attachments are an ideal match for ASV machines’ all-weather performance and Posi-Track technology, providing leading traction with plenty of pushing power. The introduction of ASV’s snowblower, snow blade and snow pusher allows operators to tackle winter jobs with maximum ASV performance and efficiency. The snowblower features a four-blade fan, heavyduty gearbox and a high-carbon steel cutting edge to plow through snow and ice. Plus, a No-Freeze-Upchutedesignseals out snow and freezing slush to minimize downtime.

The snow blade and snow pusher have a high-carbon steel cutting edge for a long lifespan. Additionally, operators can add an optional rubber cutting edge to the snow pusher for work in sensitive areas such as sidewalks and grass.

The six-way dozer blade for grading and leveling rounds out these attachment updates with heavy-duty construction and a hydraulicallycontrolledbladefor versatility and easy operation. This all-in-one package combines a dozer, grader and leveler that can be used in a variety of applications such as road work, yard work and more.

The new ASV mulchers, snow attachments and dozer blade are currently available for pre-order throughASV’s dealer network. As with previous ASV-branded attachments, eligible commercial buyers who purchase an ASV machine through an ASV dealer have the option to finance the attachment with their machine.

ASV will continue to expand its attachment line to add to the growing capabilities of ASV machines and fill the increasing demands and variety of job-specific applications.

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

ASV introduced new high-performance mulchers for the MAX-Series RT-135F and RT-75HD Posi-Track loaders, as well as the first ASV-branded snow attachments. A 6-way dozer blade also is included in the updated line of branded attachments.

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ABC Elects Its 2023 National Chair, Executive Committee

Associated Builders and Contractors announcedthatMiltonGraugnard,executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, La., was elected the 2023 ABC nationalchairataboardofdirectorsmeeting held in conjunction with the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Coronado,Calif.

“Leading ABC in its 73rd year of serving this vibrant industryanddefendingfreemarkets and open competition values is the honor of a lifetime,” said Graugnard.

“This opportunity allows me to give back to construction, the industry that has given my company and me so much, and to ABC, which has meant the world to my personal growth as well as my company’s.

“In 2023, ABC will focus on increasing member participation in its STEP Safety Management System — a crucial ‘step’ any company should take to be safer — growing the workforce talent pipeline and promoting the merit shop philosophy in the political arena. I have the utmost respect for those who have served before me in this role, and I look forward to

continuing to build that bright future for our industry.”

“The2023ABCexecutivecommitteewill deliver exceptional value to our more than 22,000 members and their more than 1 million employees by advancing an industry

Pugh and all our 2023 elected leaders. Together we will continue to deliver on ABC’s strategic goals of establishing ABC members as the world-class standard for total human health, safety and environment; increasing the political influence of ABC; leading the industry in workforce development and education; and growing and delivering value to a diverse and committed membership.”

The members of ABC’s 2023 Executive Committee, who will take office on Jan. 1, 2023, are:

ï Chair of the ABC board of directors: Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, La.

ïChair-elect:BuddyHenley,president, Henley Construction Co. Inc., Gaithersburg, Md.

ï SecretaryandSoutheastregion vice chair: J. David Pugh, partner, Bradley, Birmingham,Ala.

that builds the places where we work, play, worship, learn and heal,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and chief executive officer.

“Itishumblingtoworkalongsideindustry and community leaders like Milton, ChairElect Buddy Henley and Secretary David

ïTreasurer:LarryMay,CPA,CVA,partner, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Jackson, Miss.

ï Immediate past chair: Stephanie Schmidt, president, Poole Anderson Construction, State College, Pa.

ï Mid-Atlantic region vice chair: Lorri Grayson, partner and founder, GGA

DoosanInfracoreNorthAmericaNames ChrisJeongNewChiefExecutiveOfficer

Chris Jeong recently was named the new chief executive officer (CEO) at Doosan Infracore North America. He succeeds Edward Song, the previous CEO, who was promoted to global sales head of Hyundai Doosan Infracore in Korea.

Jeong most recently served as CEO of Doosan Infracore European Union. He joined Doosan in 2006 as a senior corporate strategy manager. He led strategic activities across various markets before he was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for emergingmarkets.Jeongoversawsales and marketing for Doosan employee teams in Asia, Oceania, Commonwealth of Independent States, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Brazil and India.

“I’d like to acknowledge the many accomplishments of Doosan Infracore North America under the leadership of Mr. Edward Song,” Jeong said. “Edward was instrumental in getting

theneworganizationstructuredin2018 as we recommitted the company to the heavy construction equipment industry in NorthAmerica.”

Song led Doosan Infracore North America to success during his time as CEO. Among his many accomplishments were establishing two regional parts distribution centers in North America, opening the machine customization plant in Savannah, Ga., and most recently introducing the new Doosan machine monitoring center at the corporate office in Suwanee.

“Ithasbeenmypleasureservingyou and your customers over the last five years, and I look forward to continuing to support the company and our products in my new role,” Song said.

“Much has transpired since 2018, and I’m pleased by the progress we’ve made working together to enhance the Doosan brand and grow the product line in NorthAmerica.”

Song is excited for his successor and

what the future holds for Doosan InfracoreNorthAmericaanditsdealers and customers.

“Chris will continue building on the strong foundation we’ve established, particularly the growth during the last five years,” said Song. “His experience and insight will help us continue to move the company forward and expand our footprint in North America.”

Jeong’s first major assignment will be to oversee the Doosan exhibit at ConExpo-Con/AGG2023inLasVegas.

“I’m excited about our Doosan exhibitplannedfortheoutdoorFestival Grounds,”hesaid.“Wewillbedemonstrating our latest developments on Concept-X and autonomous equipmentwithlivedemonstrationsthroughout the day. We will have a full lineup of our current products as well as new additions to the lineup.”

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ï Mid-America region vice chair: Brendan McAndrews, chief operations officer and co-owner, Rivercity Glass dba McAndrews Glass, Cincinnati, Ohio

ï Northeast region vice chair: Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Aggregates Division, Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, N.Y.

ï South Central region vice chair: Brandon Mabile, strategic development manager, Performance Contractors Inc., Baton Rouge, La.

ï Mountain West region vice chair: Sandra Roche, vice president and general counsel, Roche Constructors Inc., LasVegas

ï Pacific region vice chair: Greg Schniegenberg, chief operations officer of construction operations, Royal Electric Co., Sacramento, Calif.

ï Midwest region vice chair: Calvin Williams, president and chief executive officer, Construction Contracting Services Inc., Lansing, Ill.

ï Chapter presidents’ liaison: John Mielke, ABC of Wisconsin president and CEO

ï ABC national president and CEO: Michael Bellaman

For more information, visit abc.org. 

“Leading ABC in its 73rd year of serving this vibrant industry and defending free markets and open competition values is the honor of a lifetime.”

Milton Graugnard Cajun Industries

Ritchie Bros.Acquires Controlling Stake in VeriTread

Ritchie Bros. has acquired a controlling stake in VeriTread, a transportation technology and services company.

This acquisition will accelerate Ritchie Bros.’ marketplace strategy, which brings services, insights and transaction solutions together to improve the overall customer experience.

VeriTread,foundedin2013,bringsalegacy of experience in building heavy haul transportation platforms and solutions for industrial equipment, vehicles and other assets.

“VeriTread adds to our suite of services supporting the needs of equipment owners throughout the equipment lifecycle. At the same time, it also helps create a more efficient global marketplace by integrating

transportationsolutionsdirectlyintoournew marketplace technology,” said Ann Fandozzi, Ritchie Bros. CEO.

“VeriTread,incombinationwithoursatellite yards, will allow us to further scale and accelerate our hybrid marketplace model through increased capacity optimization and seamless customer experiences.”

VeriTread is designed to be an efficient andreliablesolutionforopendecktransport, connecting shippers and service providers with simple yet powerful technology. The company’s products include a marketplace for listing and quoting shipments, an inhouse brokerage to handle complex and urgent freight deliveries, detailed equipment

specificationsandproprietaryfreightestimator tools, and much more.

“VeriTread is thrilled to become a bigger part of the Ritchie Bros. marketplace, helping customers and the company transport equipment more efficiently,” said Jeff Cox, founder, president and CEO of VeriTread.

“Togetherwearefocusedondeliveringan extraordinary customer experience, with trustworthy and reliable transportation for heavy equipment, vehicles and other industrial assets.We are nimble, flexible and can’t wait to get started.”

Previously Ritchie Bros. owned 11 percent of VeriTread. With this acquisition, it has increased its stake to 75 percent. For more information, visit VeriTread.com and RitchieBros.com. 

AsAUSADebutse-Model,OtherDumpersContinueThriving

By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Over the past 61 years, Barcelona, Spain-based AUSAhas proven itself to be a manufacturer of unique and inventive construction equipment — first in Europe and, since 2015, in the United States.

AUSA makes compact industrial vehicles noted for their maneuverability, versatility and range of uses. Its three product lines include rough-terrain forklifts, telehandlers and dumpers, the latter of which is the company’s most popular offering.

When AUSA brought its equipment to the United States seven years ago, dumpers were a little-known commodity among American contractors. What distinguishes them from much larger dump trucks are their compact builds and unique design, characterized by a load skip placed in front of the operator — in contrast to dump truck cabs mounted in front of the load.

AUSA’s line of 17 different dumpers — all open, four-wheeled vehicles — includes the newly launched D151AEG electric model, unveiled by the manufacturer in October at the bauma construction and mining machinery trade show in Munich, Germany.

The new D151AEG has a 3,300-lb. payload and is designedforworkinginsmallspaceswheregoodmaneuverability is most needed. In addition, the machine sports a battery capacity of up to 12 kilowatt hours, giving it an operating range of at least one typical working day for a vehicle in its category. The model’s battery charges from 20 to 80 percent in just two hours when doing so at 230 volts.

Although an exact date for the rollout of the electric machines has yet to be decided, Ignasi Moner, the chief executive officer of AUSA US Corp., headquartered near Charleston, S.C., said the vehicle maker hopes to have the new electric dumpers inAmerican dealership showrooms in 2024.

AUSA Dumpers Enjoy Steady Growth

In the meantime,AUSA’s current lineup of products continues to be more popular in the United States, with the ver-

satile and simple to use dumpers leading the way.

Moner said thatAUSA’s dumpers can be seen working at a variety of different job sites, primarily construction sites where they move dirt, rock and concrete, but they are used on landscaping and demolition projects, too. Often, contractors have them zipping around a single project where they prove to be handy performing all these tasks.

Golf course builders and landscapers also like AUSA’s dumpers, he said.

“This market has always been open to seeing new machines and a new way of doing things more easily,” Moner said. “But because contractors traditionally used dump trucks, there was not a dumper presence in this country for a long time. Most customers did not even know they existed and if they did, they had to import them from Europe.”

Following AUSA’s entrance in the U.S. equipment marketplace, though, company representatives took the time to speak with potential customers about their dumper lines, he

added. That included educating construction, golf course landscaping and concrete professionals about what AUSA’s dumpers could do, with the result being more projects around the country are utilizing the machines.

“Now, we have the widest range of dumper sizes in themarket,meaningAUSAhasasolutionforeverysize job,” he said.

Dumpers Combine Great Features With Value

Besides size and engineering, another difference between AUSA’s dumpers and comparable products, Moner said, “is that we offer a broad range of models, from our 2,220-lb. D100AHAhydrostatic dumper, with less than a cubic yard of capacity, up to AUSA’s DR1001AHG, a 22,000-lb. machine that can carry 5.25 cubic yards of material.”

As a bonus, the DR1001AHG and the DR601AHG, thelatterofwhichhasa13,200-lb.loadcapacity,arenot only versatile, but reversible as well.

“They both have the 180-degree swing driving position feature where the driver position swivels, allowing them to face the back end, and thus always drive forwards,” hesaid.“Thatfeaturesavestimefortheoperatorandincreases his visibility and safety.”

When the seat rotates on the larger DR1001AHG, for example, all components on the machine — steering wheel, joystick,pedals,safetycameras—instantlyadjusttosuitthe driver’s new position. The driver also can comfortably and safelygetonandoffeithersideofthedumper,increasingthe speed and flexibility of the model’s use.

“WeareakeyplayerinEuropewithinthedumpermarket, andwebroughtleading-edgeideasandconceptstothismarket, but I also believeAUSAoffers the right products at the pricethecustomerwantstopay,”Monersaid.“Forthem,our products offer excellent value, and that includes the dedicated service they receive from the AUSA team and our network of dealers.”

For more information, visit www.ausa.com.

(All photos courtesy of AUSA.)

AUSA’s dumpers work well in applications like landscaping, smaller earthmoving jobs and projects involving concrete.

“VeriTread is thrilled to become a bigger part of the Ritchie Bros. marketplace, helping customers and the company transport equipment more efficiently.”

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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 ExecutiveOfficerMartinLundstedt,andthe President of Volvo Trucks North America, Peter Voorhoeve. Accepting delivery of the trucks were Penske executives Art Vallely, President of PenskeTruck Leasing and Paul Rosa, SeniorVice President of Procurement and Fleet Planning at Penske.

“We are extremely proud of the relation ship 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 technolo gy as we transition into the future of decar bonized transportation solutions.”

Art Vallely, Penske Truck Leasing presi dent, said, “We are pleased to celebrate this milestone with our longtime and valued friends at Volvo. We appreciate their inno vative approach to quality, safety, driver comfort and more recently their advance mentswithfleetelectrification.Welookfor ward to continuing to work together in the future.”

Truck No. 25,000 is aVNL300, 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.TheVDS system receives input 2,000 times per secondthroughsensorsonthetruckmonitoring yaw rate, steering angle, wheel speed and thedriver’sownaction.Thisprovidesadded safety in crosswind, heavy-braking, on uneven lanes, pothole collisions or in the event of rapid tire deflation or sidewall fail-

ure. 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.

Palfinger Introduces Its New FHS Series of Truck-Mounted Forklifts

For 90 years, customers and partners have appreciated Palfinger’s pioneering spirit.

True to the tagline “Together we can reach anything”, the company has continued to place its customers at the center of all activities. It is always reaching for something bigger, to push beyond its limits and to tackle the challengesaheadwithaforward-thinkingattitude,thecompany said.

That is exactly what is emphasized in the introduction of the new Palfinger FHS Series of truck-mounted forklifts.

“We see challenges not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity. We create solutions and provide answers. That is what drives us as the world market leader, and therefore the entireindustryaswell.Ourcustomersarealwaysthecenter of our focus. Because we can only deliver suitable products and solutions if we know their challenges,” said Palfinger CEOAndreas Klauser.

Reinvented with customers’input, the global and regional teams have worked on developing a truly unique product. The result was new features, innovations and patents that permits the company to say it has truly revolutionized the truck-mounted forklift, Palfinger said.

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The exterior has a striking look with its higher ground clearance, lower profile engine hood, powder coated chassis and contemporary angular styling. Inside the spacious operator cabin is a swivel seat assembly with 25-degree outward rotation, which increases access when entering and exiting the machine. Finally, there is an integrated side guard providing extra protection for the operator.

The Palfinger ground control system comes standard on all models and allows operators to mount and dismount the forklift from a truck or trailer without climbing on board.

The reach system extends the forks forward to the centerline of the trailer, while the mast remains firmly against the side of the truck or trailer. This allows the operator to lift full capacity loads at maximum reach while retaining the ability to tilt and side shift at all times.

The FHS 55 4-way reach is a solution for difficult, same side loading/unloading situations. The reach system allows the operator to lift full capacity loads from across the truck/trailer,while the steering can be switched to the front wheels to allow effortless sideways driving.

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NTEA—TheAssociationfortheWorkTruckIndustry— announced support for legislation to combat the rise in catalytic converter theft.

ThePreventingAutoRecyclingTheft(PART)Act(Senate Bill 5024) — introduced by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and RonWyden (D-OR) — is designed to help law enforcement more effectively trace stolen converters and address these thefts.

A companion bill (H.R. 6394) was introduced by U.S. Representative James Baird (R-IN) in the House of Representatives earlier this year.

“Theft of catalytic converters and other precious metals is widespread in our country and is costly to victims of such theft,” said Steve Carey, NTEApresident and CEO.

“This legislation is a step in the right direction in addressing this problem. NTEA applauds the efforts of Sen. Klobuchar and Sen. Wyden, as well as Rep. Baird, and encourages industry companies to support this important effort by contacting their legislators.”

NTEAjoins the NationalAutomobile DealersAssociation (NADA) and theAmerican Truck Dealers (ATD) in endorsing S. 5024.

In a press release, Klobuchar noted that catalytic convertersareusedtoreducethepotencyoftoxicemissionsfroman internal combustion engine and required for vehicle compliance with the Clean Air Act. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, catalytic converter thefts rose by more than 325 percent from 2019 to 2020. Replacing these parts imposes significant financial costs to vehicle owners, and can even result in a total loss to the vehicle.

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Thirty-five dealer event winners from across North America gathered in Clayton, N.C., to prove their mastery of both equipment and efficiency-boosting technology. Only two emerged victorious and earned the right to advance to the final round of the Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) held in Las Vegas.

The GOC finals will take place during ConExpo-Con/AGG inside Caterpillar’s 70,000 sq. ft. outdoor exhibit, F9127 in the Festival Lot.

Besting the field on Oct. 18, John Schiedeck of Schiedeck Construction from Texas, representing dealer Holt Cat, finished thethreeGOCeventsinaquickoveralltime of 25:30 to be crowned North America’s Eastern Region semifinal champion.

“When I was in the seat, I had to calm myself. Six minutes in the backhoe seemed like 30,” said Schiedeck. “I’m humbled and blessed to be able to win this in front of my family.”

Later that week on Oct. 20, Matt Ferris of Kinkaid Civil Construction fromArizona, representing dealer Empire Cat, completedthesamethreeChallengeeventsinashortoverall time of 32:15, emerging as the Western Region semifinal champion for NorthAmerica.

“Well, I think every little boy always dreamed of digging trenches and digging holes. So, I grew up doing that,” said Ferris. “I feel very proud and exited and happy to move on to the next competition and see how we do there.”

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Held on Caterpillar grounds at the Edward J. Rapp Customer & Training Center in Clayton, GOC officials divided the 35 best operators from the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada into eastern and western regions for the semifinal competitions.All competitors completed the same threeChallengeeventsusingCatequipmentandtechnology.

“Our Challenge team went to great lengths to ensure a level playing field for all participants, so no one had an advantage,” said Matt Smith, global marketing manager of Caterpillar.

“They even tarped the large excavator challenge area so the rain we had the night before the eastern semifinals didn’t affect any section of that Challenge event.”

Trench Run saw all operators use a Cat 315 excavator with Cat Grade with 2D technology to dig a 20-ft. trench. Depth transitioned from 2-ft.- to 1-ft.-deep midway through the trench, and there were marked areas with pipes the operators had to avoid or face stiff time penalties.

“I like the excavator,” said RyanTotton of Gulf Operators in New Brunswick, Canada, representing Toromont Cat. “You can do almost anything with it.”

The Locked & Loaded challenge had operators maneuvering a Cat 950 wheel loader through an obstacle course where any slight deviation from the path resulted in the machine knocking balls off cones for costly time penalties. Participants first had to load a targeted 7.5 to 8 tons of material in the bin, requiring two trips through the course.

“The final load had to be tipped off to meet target, and the 950 was equipped with CatAdvanced Payload with Tip-Off Assist technology to aid in hitting the target,” said Jason Hurdis, Global Operator Challenge lead for Caterpillar.

The operator then exchanged the bucket attachment used for loading material for a forklift attachment to pick up a sportsutilityvehicle.Theloadwasthenmaneuveredthrough different cones and loaded onto a trailer before being picked up again and returned to its original position, and the operator again switched attachments to complete the challenge.

Featuring the Cat 420 XE backhoe loader, the Backhoe Bonanza station tested operators’ machine mastery with multiple challenges.They first picked up an I-beam with the loader bucket, place it on a rack and then return it before maneuvering across a trench where they could not touch bungycordswithoutfacingapenalty.Operatorsalsomaneuvered through cones with tennis balls, placed a square beam inacylinderwiththebackhoebucketandfinallyscoopedup balls from pylons and deposited them inside an oil drum.

“When we set up the course and went through it with our ownoperators,weknewitwasgoingtobetough,soweraise the time limit from 15 to 20 minutes due to the difficulty,” said DustinAdams, marketing manager of small dozers and mini hydraulic excavators for Caterpillar.

“Most completed the course in under 10 minutes and some under seven. That’s a testament to the quality of the competition.”

Other Winners

TheregionalGOCsemifinalsareaculminationofmonths of competitions held worldwide at the dealer level.

“We experienced amazing participation in this year’s Challenge,” said Jessica Nunley, global marketing manager of Caterpillar. “From more than 10,000 registrants, 3,500 machine operators competed in the first round at the dealer level, and only 84 of the best operators in the world made it to the regional semifinals.”

Commenting about the challenge, Tony Pennington with Carolina Cat said: “The challenge sends a message to the contractorthattheyareappreciated.Wehadahighernumber of operators participate during our two-day event this time.”

Two-time Carolina Cat winner, Alfonso Fajardo with Spartan Site Services in North Carolina, added, “More peoplearehearingabouttheChallenge,andtherearemorecompetitors this time, so the competition is really tough. The skills of the operators are at a higher level.”

In addition to the overall winners advancing to the finals, the following participants were recognized by Caterpillar with awards.

EasternRegion:

ïSecondplace—RyanTotton,GulfOperators,representing Toromont Cat

ï Third place — Robert Donnellan, CAC Industries Inc., representing H.O. Penn

ï Trench Run winner — John Schiedeck, Schiedeck

Construction, representing Holt Cat

ï Locked and Loaded winner — Tom Gardocki (Dirt Ninja), New Era Excavation LLC, representing Milton Cat

ïBackhoeBonanzawinner—JohnSchiedeck,Schiedeck Construction, representing Holt Cat

WesternRegion:

ï Second place — Steve Newman, Newman Equipment Rentals, representing Quinn Company

ï Third place — David Gruhot, D&G Excavating, representing Ziegler Cat

ï Trench Run winner — Ben Dunbar, Windley Contracting LTD., representing Finning Canada

ï Locked and Loaded winner — Daniel Ludtke, Elite Dirtwerz, representing Holt of California

ï Backhoe Bonanza winner — Steve Newman, Newman Equipment Rentals, representing Quinn Company For more information, visit www.cat.com/operatorchallenge. 

The Cat Global Operator Challenge (GOC) finals will take place during ConExpo-Con/AGG inside Caterpillar’s 70,000-sq.-ft. outdoor exhibit, F9127 in the Festival Lot.

North America’s Western Regional semifinal champion, Matt Ferris.

North America’s Eastern Regional semifinal champion, John Schiedeck.

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS.

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT

STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-281-694-5478

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

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM

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WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30

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

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 616-813-3642

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

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923322489350

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): USED CAT

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

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923003695360

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WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS

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

EMAIL:

NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E

EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E

WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM

AVAILABLE, PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS.

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS WACKER

NEUSON WHEEL LOADERS. INTERESTED IN WHEEL LOADERS UNDER 10,000 POUNDS. PREFER IN MICHIGAN OR GREAT LAKES AREA.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 6I6-813-3642

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WANTED: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER T4 CRAWLER TRACK CHAINS. NEED A GOOD SET OF TRACK CHAINS

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

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

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

EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923003695360

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

EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM;

PHONE: +5511994602266

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

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@ GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR EITHER

A USED, OR NEW GRAPPLE BUCKET, DEMOLITION BUCKET, FORKS WITH GRAPPLE, OR A STANDARD GP BUCKET TO FIT A NEW 2022 CAT 980-14A (OLD MODEL = 980-M) RUBBER TIRED WHEEL LOADER. IT CAN EITHER BE "DIRECT PIN" OR TO FIT A FUSION COUPLER. OUR NEED IS IMMEDIATE.

EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM

PHONE: 716-984-7566

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

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (TX): JOHN DEERE WHEEL

LOADERS – LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 544K & 644K TO PURCHASE ASAP WITH HOURS 5000 OR LESS.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS @GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): HYUNDAI HL757-9A

WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY

2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:HL757-9A)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERTRANDLAZURE

@CHARETTETRANSPORT.COM;

PHONE: 1-450-691-5151

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WANTED (NY): CASE 721F WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013

WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:CASE 721F)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000.

EMAIL: BERT@MEXUSCAN.COM;

PHONE: 1-514-233-5151

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING TO PURCHASE ANY HEAVY EQUIPMENT

PHONE: 570-423-7631

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

EMAIL:

CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: 616/8I3/3642

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

EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

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

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: IKRAMKHAN@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598

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

EMAIL:

USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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

EMAIL: INFO@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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WANTED (US): KUBOTA B7300HSD TRACTOR WITH 60 INCH MOWER

DECK.

EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM;

PHONE: 845-225-7504

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

EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU

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

EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 6I6-813-3642

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MANUFACTURER: MEC 3391RT AERIAL LIFT - CONTROL BOX FOR A MEC 3391RT YEAR 2000 PART NO. 20783.

DOUBLE FUEL GAS/PROPANE. NO OUTRIGGER.

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

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

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

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

EMAIL:

NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@HOTMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923332316587 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CONCRETE

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

EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI

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

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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

EMAIL: MAIERLANDSCAPING@GMAIL.COM

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

EMAIL: SEARCHT930@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 657-236-7399

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

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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

EMAIL: FJS-1@ATT.NET

PHONE: 724-535-7722

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR DUMP

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

EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM;

PHONE: 312-898-5355

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WANTED (US); TEREX BUCKET

TRUCKS, ALL MODELS - 55 FT & 60 FT

4-5 YEARS OLD, PREFERABLY PREFER TEREX 5TC-55 & ALTEC AA55E PREFER FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS.

EMAIL: ZACHZ@BLACKSTARACA.COM;

PHONE: 815-575-6797

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 916

WHEEL LOADERS; RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING UNITS REQUIRED.

EMAIL: IMPERIALMACHINERYTRADER@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 966F II

WHEEL LOADERS

EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +923322489350

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WANTED (NJ): CASE BACKHOE

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

EMAIL: FRANKHORAN@ GROFFTRACTOR.COM

PHONE: 800-654-USED

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, ALL MODELS -

LOOKING 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

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

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): HITACHI EX450 LC-5 EXCAVATORS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR USED HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINES. PLEASE OFFER US FOLLOWING MENTION

MACHINES & EMAIL US DETAILS WITH PICTURES CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS 140G CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS 950B, 950E, 966E, 966F, 966FII, 970F, 980F HITACHI EXCAVATORS EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC,

EX400, EX400LC, EX300LC, EX330LC-5, EX450LC-5, EX400-5, EX60WD, EX100WD. JOHN DEERE 495D, 595D. EMAIL: NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@ HOTMAIL.COM

PHONE: +923332316587

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

PHONE: 347-489-4474

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

EMAIL: NAQIB_KHAN73@YAHOO.COM

PHONE: +923333298751

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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

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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS - WE NEED TO BUY KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA600-3, WA-600-6, WA-30, WA-40, WA 50. IF YOU HAVE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR 972H WHEEL LOADER.

EMAIL: PONTO2002EG@YAHOO.COM

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WANTED (NE): ALL MODELS ATLAS COPCO BREAKERS / HAMMERS.

EMAIL: JAKE.SMITH41@YAHOO.COM;

PHONE: 402-350-3280

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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS WAIN ROY BUCKETS - LOOKING FOR 24", 30" OR 36" BACKHOE BUCKETS. I HAVE A CATERPILLAR 420D EQUIPPED WITH THE ONE PIN CATERPILLAR QUICK EXCHANGE SYSTEM. CATERPILLAR, WAIN-ROY OR SIMILAR BUCKETS WOULD BE FINE. THE CLOSER TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, THE BETTER, BUCKET WILL NEED TO BE SHIPPED. PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND PRICES. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

EMAIL: TWOPETIES@AOL.COM;

PHONE: 239-440-4254

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ALL MODELS HITACHI EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX200, EX200LC, EX270LC, EX330LC-5, EX400LC, EX450LC-5. OFFER AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT AND GOOD PRICE. EMAIL: ELROYFITZGERALDSALES@ GMAIL.COM

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

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

ï Online

January 17 - 31, 2023

For: Part 1. Very Large Rental Return Auction (LA)

ï Online

Jan. 19 – Feb. 2, 2023

For: Part 2. Very Large Rental Return Auction (TX)

ï Bushnell, FL

February 4 – 13, 2023

For: 30th Annual Florida Auction

ï Online

February 10 - 24, 2023

For: Job Completion Auction

ï Buffalo, NY

Sat., February 25, 2023

For: Retirement Auction

ï Las Vegas, NV

Thurs., March 16 2023

For: Very Large Rental Fleet Auction

ï Central New Jersey

Sat., March 18, 2023

For: Very Large Auction

Consolidation of Trucks of all Kinds and more

ï Middletown, NY

Sat., March 25, 2023

For: Late Model Construction & Snow Equipment and more

RITCHIE BROS.AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

ï Los Angeles, CA

February 9 - 10, 2023

ï Houston, TX

February 14 - 16, 2023

ï Tipton, CA

February 17, 2023

ï Orlando, FL

February 20 - 24, 2023

For: Unreserved Public Equipment Auction

ï Phoenix, AZ

March 1 - 2, 2023

ï Edmonton, AB

March 1 - 3, 2023

ï Rocky Mountain Regional Event

March 8 - 9, 2023

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

ï Online

Jan. 11 – February 3, 2023

For: Government & Municipal Surplus Auctions

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

Coming Auctions

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

ï Online

Sat., February 11, 2023

For: Sacramento Monthly Public Auction

ï Online

Fri., February 24, 2023

For: Woodburn Monthly Public Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

ï Online

January 31, 2023

ï Online

February 7, 2023

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

ï Online

February 1, 2023

ï Online

February 8, 2023

BRYAN AUCTION CO.

www.bryanauction.com

319-283-2345

ï Orlando, FL

Fri., February 17, 2023

For: IEDA Heavy Equipment & Transportation Auction

DEANCO AUCTIONS

www.deancoauction.com

MS: 601-656-9768

AL: 334-693-2540

ï Philadelphia, MS

Wed., March 29, 2023

For: 22nd Annual Springtime Equipment & Truck Auction

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC.

www.dsa-auctions.com

765-778-9277

ï Loves Park, IL

Tues., February 28, 2023

For: Packard Excavating, Inc.

HENDERSON AUCTIONS

www.hendersonauctions.com

225-686-2252

ï Livingston, LA

March 16 - 17, 2023

For: 2-Day Spring Truck, Farm & Construction Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS

www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

ï Marietta, PA

Fri., February 10, 2023

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

ï Virtual Live

Wed., February 15, 2023

For: Complete Liquidations. Polaris Construction Co., Inc and Contract Callers, Inc.

ï Virtual Live

Tues., March 7, 2023

For: Complete Liquidations. Metal Fabrication Shop

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

ï Online

Wed., March 1, 2023

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

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

856-764-7163

ï Online

Ends January 31, 2023

For: SE Regional Timed Auction

J.M. WOOD AUCTION COMPANY

www.jmwood.com

800-447-7085

ï Montgomery, AL

March 21 - 24, 2023

For: 50th Anniversary Auction

JAMES G. MURPHY INC.

AUCTIONEERS

www.murphyauction.com

425-486-1246

ï Marysville, WA

February 2 - 9, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

ï Online Only

Tues., January 31, 2023

For: Estate Auction for Former GL Bebo Manufacturing

ï Clayton, IN

Sat., February 4, 2023

For: Midwest Construction & Farm Equipment Public Auction

ï Online Only

Tues., February 7, 2023

For: Upper Midwest Ag, Construction & Transportation Auction

ï Kissimmee, FL

February 13 – 15, 2023

For: Annual Winter Public Auction

ï Online Only

Closing February 18, 2023

For: K9 For Warriors Online Charity Auction

ï Stanton, TX

Sat., February 25, 2023

For: West Texas Classic Car Auction

ï Conway, SC

Tues., February 28, 2023

For: North Myrtle Beach Construction

Equipment & Truck Public Auction

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com

616-538-0367

ï Online Repocast.com

Ends February 7, 2023

For: Construction/Heavy Equipment & Snow Removal Equipment

ï Online RangerBid.com

Tues., February 21, 2023

For: Municipality & Consignment Various Locations

ï Dorr, MI

Ends March 9, 2023

For: Burnips Equipment 9th Annual Auction

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

ï Online

Wed., February 1, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

ï Online

Thurs., February 2, 2023

For: Construction Equipment

ï Online

Tues., February 7, 2023

For: Government Auction

ï Online

Wed., February 8, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

ï Online

Thurs., February 9, 2023

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

ï Online

Wed., February 15, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

ï Online

Thurs., February 16, 2023

For: Construction Equipment

RES AUCTION SERVICES

www.RES.bid

833-SOLD-RES

ï Wooster, OH

Sat., March 4, 2023

For: 29th Annual Hillsdale FFA Alumni Equipment Auction

RTI AUCTIONS

www.teitsworth.com

585-243-1563

ï Online

January 24 - 31, 2023

For: January NetAuction: Edition 2

VANTAGE AUCTIONS

www.vantageauctions.com

951-228-9040

ï Lake Elsinore, CA

Sat., March 25, 2023

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

WAUSAU ACTIONEERS

www.wausauauctioneers.com

800-432-1922

ï Merrill, WI

Fri., March 31, 2023

For: 25th Annual Spring Equipment Auction

WORLDNET AUCTIONS, INC.

www.worldnetauctionslive.com

843-426-4255

ï Greeleyville, SC

Thurs., March 2, 2023

WSM AUCTIONEERS

www.wsmauctioneers.com

623-936-3300

ï Virtual Online

Sat., February 11, 2023

For: Public Auction

ï Virtual Online

Sat., March 11, 2023

For: Public Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com

419-865-3990

ï Kissimmee, FL

February 16 - 18, 2023

For: Kissimmee Winter Sale

ï Findlay, OH

Thurs., March 9, 2023

For: Ohio Auction

ï Houston, TX

Thurs., March 30, 2023

For: Texas Auction

Black & Veatch Helps Develop Trenching Exosystem

ROBOTICS from page 1

“In an industry often averse to risk, constructionprofessionalswillwanttoseeproof of success before widespread adoption of robotics in the field,” wrote Andrew Roe, president of consulting firm AGR Associates.

As he sees it, robots are on construction sites everywhere, performing tasks humans would rather avoid.

“The robots are performing repetitive and sometimes dangerous work — often guided byCADandBIMdata,”saidRoe.“Withthe construction industry facing a labor shortage, the new tools are helping firms keep up with mounting workloads.”

Surveying and data collection were automated years ago, but robotic equipment is transforming construction sites all across the United States.

Automated Pile-Driving

Automated technology is being adopted in the movement of construction materials from one location on a job site to another.

Construction companies partnering with manufacturers and integrating technology are crucial to the transformation becoming reality.

Mortenson Construction, partnering with Italian manufacturer Orteco, is using equipment that automatically distributes piles acrosssolarfarms.TheGPSpile-distribution system was recently used on a large solar project in West Texas.

In the process, Mortenson was able to redirect crews to other more critical tasks and expedite completion of the project’s initial phases.

Roe explained that the machine can free up to 80 percent of the craft workforce traditionally required to mark pile distribution points.Themachinecanthendeliverpilesto each location on the solar farm site, according to Mortenson. The pile-distribution system can precisely position piles awaiting the driving process.

“Ourgoalisn’ttoreducelabor,”saidTrent Mostaert, vice president of solar and emerging renewables for Mortenson. “The real goal is to accelerate how quickly we build solar projects. We want to get more out of the labor we have.”

The automation continues to the actual pile-driving process, which features GPSenabled machines from Vermeer. The GPS technology monitors pile installation with half the workforce used traditionally.

Mostaert said that in combination, the autonomous and semi-automated pile driving machines help reduce cost and risk of injuries.

“Smartly deploying our available workforceontherightaspectsofaprojectandutilizing technology to improve in other areas makes this a reality.”

For the pile delivery and driving phases, Mortenson imports location data to the

equipment from topographic surveys and CAD files.

Robotic Trenching

Engineering, procurement and construction company Black & Veatch has helped develop an exosystem designed for trenching on solar facilities and other projects.

Roe said that the firm worked with Built Robotics on their Exosystem, considered a great fit for trenching because it happens away from critical work.

Tyler Parker, construction tools and technology manager for the firm, noted that the system has proven “to be a low risk, high reward in terms of a knowledge-building opportunity.”

Partnering with Build Robotics, Black & Veatch introduced robotics beginning with 1,000-ft. trench lengths and progressing to 5,000-ft. trenches. The firm then successfully implemented the technology in full on a project last year.

“The robot did exactly what it was designed to do,” said Parker. “It was very successful.”

The Built Robotics system uses design data from CAD drawings or survey points, along with operator input.As trenching progresses, said Roe, the system also compiles real-time as-built data, such as trench length, width and location. Based on design data, the system establishes boundaries via Built Robotics’geofence feature.

To help improve safety on site, reduce production costs and increase productivity and efficiency, similar high-tech robotics systems are featured in other applications.

For example, the Ekso Evo Exoskeleton, a wearable device favored by engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, can reduce the impact of the weight of materials on the human body.

Repetitive Robots

Roe notes that robotics are visible in other construction applications including monitoringoffieldconditionsinareastoodangerous for humans to navigate.

“Spot, a four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics has been used to gather site data and monitor field conditions,” he said.

Construction Robotics offers SemiAutomated Mason (SAM) for bricklaying and Material Unit Lift Enhancer (MULE) to handle heavy material on construction sites.

Husqvarna and Waste Robotics, among othermanufacturers,offeravarietyofrobotic demolition equipment, noted Roe.

ULC Technologies has developed RRES, a robotic roadworks and excavation system that automates inspection and repair of underground utility pipelines and facilities.

Black & Veatch also is partnering with Honda on equipment capable of performing multiple applications, including moving materials, water and supplies to pre-set destinations.

“The team tested the prototype Honda autonomous work vehicle [AWV] at a construction site in New Mexico,” said Roe.

Technology to tackle construction tasks such as painting, drywall finishing and rebar-tying are in various stages of deployment, he said.

Challenges to Integration

The challenge to widespread integration of robotics in construction is that many of the firms potentially benefiting are smaller trade and specialty contractors.

“That’s a big ask for a small firm when most of the machines are still relatively new and untried,” said Rob Leicht, a Penn State University associate professor.

He qualified that comment, adding that robots could become more affordable as they become more common.

Leicht believes improvements in transmitting design information to construction also are necessary to move forward with adoption.

“We still work off a very paper-based orientation,” he said. “It’s getting better, but it’s far from settled into a digital handoff.”

Othersbelievetheconstructionindustryis inventive enough to adapt to emerging technologies.

JimSwanski,directorofconstructiondigital transformation of engineering firm Burns & McDonnell, is in this camp.

The pandemic, marked by increased socialdistancingandreducedtravel,blewup demand for the jobsite transformation. As a result, advanced technology involving processeslikeautomationandartificialintelligence (AI) are taking longer to adopt, blogged Swanski.

“Technology can help make the workplace safer, improve productivity, enhance collaboration and make operations more efficient,” he said. “So, to not fully embrace it where it makes sense seems foolhardy and can make companies less competitive.”

He believes the adoption of Contech — construction technology used for work done in the construction industry — is one way to remain highly competitive.

“Our business is changing,” said Scott Hendrickson, associate technology and innovation consultant of Burns & McDonnell. “We must do more with less. It’s critical to move faster and simplify processes, allowing people in the field to work smarter and stay safe.”

Technology gives skilled laborers working on sites new opportunities for engagement, he continued.

It “allows them to broaden and upgrade their skills, making them more valuable to employers, clients and the global economy.”

Path to Automation

Contech is evolving along two paths: the digital experience for project management collaboration tools and the physical tools

and equipment used on site.

The first path, project management collaboration, requires applications and software tools that offer value engineering, scheduling, cost-estimates and bid features.

But more frequently these days, are platforms that merge 3D models with schedule timelines for constructability, construction schedules, sequencing and logistics. All of this before a construction crew ever sets foot on the job site. And, as time goes on, these platforms are getting more sophisticated, said Swanski.

Wherethejobsitetoolsandequipmentare concerned, it’s all about making tasks safer and more efficient. Technology along this path includes wearables, robotics, remotecontrolled equipment and machines that use some form ofAI.

Swanskibelievesthatrealitycapturetechnologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles or 3D scanners, are showing real promise. Equipmentwiththecapabilitytocaptureand create digital representations of the physical assets of a construction site are currently booming.

“Firms are flying drones over project sites and creating point-cloud images or utilizing laserscannerstocreatedigitaltwinsofactual assets,” said Swanski. “Technology also existsthatenablesdronestoflyovera5,000acre site and in minutes create a progress reportonhowmuchworkhasbeendoneand what’s left to do.”

Skid steers are being programmed to pick up and move materials automatically, and backhoes are being programmed to dig trenches and perform other tasks, he said.

A variety of field solutions are available that focus on safety and involve onsite monitoring.

Wearables technology can keep workers safe,checkforsiterisksandmonitorproductivity while respecting worker privacy.

The technology uses integrated sensors and wireless network technology to provide anin-depthunderstandingofon-siteactivity, said Swanski.

Applications that monitor employee vital signs also are being utilized in the field to confirm they are not overexerting themselves to a dangerous level.

“There is a lot going on in terms of technology, and the truth is, all organizations struggle with how and when to adopt it,” Hendrickson said. “Incorporating advanced tech into workflows takes careful planning and thoughtful consideration about where the greatest client benefits can be realized.”

Swanski, who agrees, said, “While the investmentsincontechareexciting,wecan’t lose sight of the impacts to our customers and to our people.”

He sees that “on the customer value side, organizations are increasingly adopting generative design to reduce the cost and weight of materials, while speeding up the design optimization process.”  CEG

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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.

• Surety Bonding & Risk Management Conference (https://risk.agc.org/)

Date: Monday, January 30, 2023 – 12:00 PM

Bonita Springs, Florida

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim230201/)

Date: Monday, February 6, 2023 - 5:00 PM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://training.agc.org/course/vcsf230201/)

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd230201/)

Date: Monday, February 27, 2023 - 10:00 AM

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

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

Email: info@agc.org

NATIONAL ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (NAPA)

2023 Annual Meeting

Date: Sun., February 5, 2023 – Weds., February 8, 2023

Address: Loews Miami Beach Hotel 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (USA)

Description: Educate, Network, and Socialize. NAPA organizes meetings and events in the asphalt industry. These events attract individuals from across the industry: contractors, DOT personnel, construction managers, environmental managers, engineers, designers, estimators, business executives, upper management, young professionals, vendors and more. The NAPA Annual Meeting will give you the latest tools and insights to help you reach your goals in the asphalt pavement industry. General sessions, workshops, committee meetings, and invaluable industry networking make NAPA’s ANNUAL MEETING where the industry gathers to set its future.

Website: https://www.asphaltpavement.org/programs/napa-events

For more information on the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Annual Meeting contact National Asphalt Pavement Association, 6406 Ivy Lane, Suite 350, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1441 (USA). Phone: 301/731-4748; Toll Free: 888/468-6499; Fax: 301/731-4621

MICHIGAN AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION (MAA)

2023 MAA Annual Conference

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – Thursday, February 9, 2023

Address: Firekeepers Casino & Hotel 11177 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49014

Description: The Michigan Aggregates Association is Michigan’s leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Our members who represent stone, sand, gravel, recycled products, and slag producers along with the equipment manufacturers and service providers are responsible for the production and delivery of essential raw materials used in our homes, buildings, roads, bridges and public works projects. The MAA provides unity among our members for a variety of daily operations and promotes high and ethical business standards that are both environmentally sound and safe. Our members work with local communities and various youth groups to inform them about the many uses and benefits provided by this natural resource. For more information, contact: MAA, 2937 Atrium Drive, Suite 201, Okemos, MI 48864. Phone: 517/381-1732.

Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition

Dates: Tues., February 7, 2023 - Thurs., February 9, 2023

Place: Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL

Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT) is taking your conference to sunny Orlando, Florida, February 7 -9, 2023. UCT will be at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. It’s just 11 miles from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). The convention center has easy walkability to the headquarters hotel, restaurants and entertainment. And Orlando is easy to get to from anywhere! Known for being the first major business event of the year for the underground utility infrastructure industry, UCT is comprehensive, covering both trenchless and open-cut technologies for new installation and rehabilitation of the underground utility pipe system. Why is this important? UCT is the only conference where you will receive a well-rounded look at the equipment, products, technologies, and services needed for maintaining underground utility conduits, not simply one technology. There’s a program track or session for just about everyone. Learn about latest equipment and technologies available to maintain the underground utility infrastructure. Earn valuable education credit. Network with your peers and build important business connections. The Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition is the meet-

ing place for industry professionals involved in maintaining underground utility pipe infrastructure. Individuals representing water, sewer, gas, telecom and electric utilities attend to learn about the latest techniques used in trenchless, open cut, new construction and pipe rehabilitation. Nearly 200 exhibitors showcase equipment and technologies used to maintain the crumbling utility piping systems.

For more information on the Underground Technology International Conference & Exhibition: Phone: UCT at 800/227-2314 or Email: Info@undergroundconstruction.com

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

February Member Mingle – Gallagher

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Place: Gallagher Insurance 3600 American Blvd. W. Ste. 500, Bloomington, MN 55431

Member Mingles are our monthly networking events. They are hosted by our members, for AWC members only. On the second Wednesday of each month (with a few exceptions, please see our Events Page for all Mingle dates, locations, and times) we visit a different member’s office for two (2) hours of open-house style networking with your fellow industry professionals. Contact Association of Women Contractors (AWC) for more information.

Phone: 651/489-2221 Email: awcmn@awcmn.org

AMERICAN RENTAL ASSOCIATION (ARA)

American Rental Association’s Annual Convention & Trade Show

Date: February 12 – 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address: Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida

Description: The ARA Show is the American Rental Association’s annual convention and trade show for the equipment and event rental industry. It features equipment for construction/industrial, general tool/light construction and party/special event rental segments.

The ARA Show is the largest equipment and event rental show and convention in the world. The event provides a unique opportunity for those in the rental industry to meet with their peers for targeted education, networking and a three-day trade show featuring more than 650 exhibitors. For more information on The ARA Show, contact phone number: 800/334-2177.

CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM), Great Lakes Design and Construction Expo 2023

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Address: Suburban Collection Showplace 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI 48374-1317

Description: Join us WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 at the Suburban Collection Showplace for a one-day event, the Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO.

The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan have combined their two incredibly successful shows, The Great Lakes Builders Show and the Michigan Construction and Design Tradeshow, into one spectacular industry event. This one-day event will bring together residential and commercial contractors, homebuilders, suppliers, and service providers and provide the tools you need to support your continued growth and success in Michigan’s construction industry.

For more information contact:

Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), 43636 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Phone: 248/972-1000. Fax: 248/9721001. Email: cam@BuildwithCAM.com.

MINNESOTA ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION (MAPA)

Women of Asphalt Flint Hills Refinery Tour

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023

Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Place: Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery 3098 117th St E Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55077 USA

Contact: MAPA Staff info@mnapa.org (Email: info@mnapa.org)

Join the Women of Asphalt for a tour of Flint Hills Resources Refinery in Rosemount. Lunch will be provided. This event is free of charge and is not limited to MAPA members.

Flint Hills Resources’ three refineries have a combined crude oil processing capacity of more than 700,000 barrels per day. The Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount, Minnesota, was established as the Great Northern Oil Company in 1955. Today, it is among the cleanest, most efficient, and safest refineries in the country, delivering transportation fuels throughout the Midwest.

We will meet at the Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery North Administration Building, 3098 117th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Our Mission:

It is MAPA’s mission to serve our members by advancing the technology of asphalt. We strive to accomplish this mission by providing technical assistance, training, advocacy, and consultation.

For more information, contact: MAPA, 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252, St. Paul, MN 55114

Phone: 651/636-4666 Email: info@asphaltisbest.com

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

AWC Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon

DATE: Thursday, February 23, 2023

TIME: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

PLACE: Doubletree Park Place 1500 Park Place Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Description: Save the date for our Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon! This event allows us to look at the accomplishments achieved in 2022, review the Board’s strategic visioning for 2023, and celebrate membership milestone awards and connect and network with each other! This event is open to members and non-members. We hope to see you there!

Contact Association of Women Contractors (AWC) for more information.

Phone: 651/489-2221 Email: awcmn@awcmn.org Events are subject to change, check websites for updates

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