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KAGE’S

WHEEL KADDY MODELS CELEBRATE DECADE OF COMFORT

After nearly a decade in the walk behind mower sulky industry, KAGE Innovation’s Wheel Kaddy models have evolved into some of the most durable and comfortable sulkies for mowers.

6 KOMATSU DONATES $250,000 TO AED FOUNDATION’S VISION 2025 INITIATIVE

The current skills gap and workforce shortage issues facing OEMs and equipment distributors are daunting. To address these problems, the AED Foundation created Vision 2025.

6 ROMCO EXPANDS IN TEXAS, N.M. WITH SIERRA MACHINERY

ROMCO Equipment, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer that has been serving Texas for more than 60 years, is expanding its footprint in the Southwest with the acquisition of Sierra Machinery.

8 YANMAR OPENS NEW REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN WASHINGTON

Yanmar America Corporation, a provider of tractors, UTVs and industrial equipment, announced the opening of its new regional distribution center (RDC) in Lakewood, Wash.

12 SAFETY TIPS TO PROTECT WORKERS IN SUMMER HEAT

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

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SAFEGUARD WORKS TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES DURING HEATWAVES

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

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EXECUTIVES, PROJECTS RECEIVE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AWARDS

The awards were presented at ARTBA’s 35th Annual Public Private Partnerships (P3s) in Transportation Conference, held July 11 to 13 in the Nation’s Capital.

Founder Emeritus (1930-2021) Edwin M. McKeon Sr.

Western Publisher Dennis Hogeboom

Executive Publisher Teddy McKeon

Editor In Chief Craig Mongeau

Senior Editor Robby Chakler

Editorial Assistant Katherine Petrik

Production Mgr. John Pinkerton

16 KIRBY-SMITH MAKES REGIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAMS PROMOTIONS

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. (KSM) has announced the promotions of Nick Crossley and Cody Christopher as regional product support sales managers of the heavy equipment distributor.

26 GOODFELLOW CORPORATION MOURNS PASSING OF FOUNDER

Lynn Udell Goodfellow was born on Dec. 29, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif., and passed away suddenly on July 18, 2023, from a heart attack — an unexpected event — likely the only thing that could slow him down.

39 FECON TO HOLD AUCTION FOR CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS

Fecon LLC, a global manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, will auction off a Bull Hog mulcher attachment to raise funds for Children of Fallen Patriots.

45 KENWORTH PLANT HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL TRUCK PARADE

The Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently held its second annual Kenworth Truck Parade in downtown Chillicothe. This year, the parade paid tribute to Kenworth’s 100th anniversary.

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INDUSTRIES INTRODUCES

NEXTGEN UTILITY, TELECOM TRAILERS

Stellar, an employee-owned and operated manufacturer of tire service trucks, hooklifts, roll-off cable hoists, trailers, service truck and van accessories and more introduced its next generation of single-reel utility and telecom trailers.

50 EXPO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN GREEN INDUSTRY

Approximately 20 percent of the more than 25,000 attendees and exhibitors who attend Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, are women.

50 AED ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF STOLTZ, PROMOTION OF PORTER

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

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KAGE’s Wheel Kaddy Models Celebrate Decade of Comfort

After nearly a decade in the walk behind mower sulky industry, KAGE Innovation’s Wheel Kaddy models have evolved into some of the most durable and comfortable sulkies for mowers.

The original Wheel Kaddy — the 500 series — was designed to last longer and be easier on the body than other sulkies that were on the market at the time. With a strong build, larger tires and the first-ever mower sulky suspension system, the Wheel Kaddy 500 provided a comfortable ride that lasted for years of heavy use.

With the soaring popularity of this twowheel walk-behind sulky, KAGE inventor Mike Stephan decided to offer a more economical version of the Wheel Kaddy for the entry level lawn-care professional. Thus, the Wheel Kaddy 250 series was born.

This version maintained the same 13 in. wheels as its predecessor but eliminated the suspension system for a lower maintenance and lower cost option.

While both models were extremely popular, it became clear that there was still a need for yet another version. While the large tires

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and large 13 in. tires for increased comfort.

provided a much smoother ride than smaller ones, their size would not allow the tires to rotate under the arm if an operator wanted to step off the mower and back up the machine.

Queue the Wheel Kaddy 360. As the name suggests, the Wheel Kaddy 360 allows the platform to rotate a full 360 degrees, traveling under its arm and allowing for greater mobility when backing a walk behind mower is needed — such as mowing under evergreen trees with low hanging branches.

For more information, visit kageinnovation.com. 

The original 500 Series Wheel Kaddy features suspension

Komatsu Donates $250,000 to AED Foundation’s Vision 2025 Initiative

ROMCO Expands in Texas, N.M. With Sierra Machinery

(L-R) are Dan Stracener, CEO, Tractor & Equipment Company; Ed Kirby, chairman, Kirby-Smith Machinery; Michael Brennan, president and COO, Bramco; Rod Bull, EVP North America Region, Komatsu; and Brian McGuire, president and CEO, AED.

The current skills gap and workforce shortage issues facing OEMs and equipment distributors are daunting. To address these problems, the AED Foundation created Vision 2025, a project aimed at helping to increase the number of qualified technicians entering the equipment distribution industry.

Komatsu has contributed $250,000 toward this initiative.

“We recognize the imperative to build a talent pipeline for our distributors and the heavy equipment industry at large,” said Komatsu’s Rod Bull, executive vice president, North America Region.

“Komatsu supports Vision 2025 and its focus on helping schools promote careers in the technical field to young people, who often aren’t aware of the great family-supporting jobs available in this industry. We’re excited to do our part to share this story of opportunity to join an industry that keeps our world growing and sustains our way of life.”

Research by the AED Foundation has found that the industry needs to fill an anticipated 73,500 heavy equipment technician positions over the next five years, and that the technician shortage is compounded by a gap in required skills and available training.

Vision 2025 aims to address these issues by growing the foundation’s impact to include a minimum of 120 accredited college programs (currently 71), and a minimum of 200 recognized high school programs (currently 36). If the project is successful, it has the potential to create a talent pipeline that includes an additional 10,000 skilled technicians entering the workforce, 5,000 AED Foundation-certified technicians and 500 AED Foundation-certified managers.

With a fundraising goal of $10 million over the next five years, Vision 2025 funds will be directed toward:

• New college accreditation programs targeting underserved areas where an existing heavy equipment/diesel technology program is already in place

• High school recognition programs that will prioritize locations that can serve as a feeder system into current and anticipated accredited college programs

• Expanding the AED Foundation’s endowment to ensure Vision 2025 efforts are sustainable over the long term

“The AED Foundation is grateful for Komatsu’s leadership and investment in our Vision 2025 campaign,” said AED Foundation President Brian McGuire. “Komatsu’s support, in conjunction with nearly 75 other investors, brings our Vision 2025 campaign to over $6 million. These investments provide the Foundation the sustainability needed to continue to be the heavy equipment industry’s leader in workforce development.”

Including Komatsu’s donation, a total of $1.45 million has been pledged to the Vision 2025 campaign by Komatsu and its dealer network. Among dealers that have donated:

• Anderson Equipment Company

• Berry Tractor & Equipment Company

• Brandeis Machinery & Supply Company

• C.N. Wood Inc.

• Continental Equipment Company

• Equipment Sales & Service Ltd.

• General Equipment & Supplies Inc.

• Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc.

• Modern Machinery Inc.

• Power Equipment Company

• Road Machinery & Supplies Company

• Roland Machinery Company

• Waukesha-Pearce Industries LLC

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

ROMCO Equipment, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer that has been serving Texas for more than 60 years, is expanding its footprint in the Southwest with the acquisition of Sierra Machinery.

ROMCO and its parent company, SMT, have acquired 100 percent of Sierra Machinery, which has been the exclusive Volvo CE dealer in southwestern Texas and southern New Mexico. SMT is a global Volvo Group dealer with Volvo CE distribution in North America, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and more than 26 African countries.

“We thank the Sierra Machinery team for their partnership and commitment as a Volvo CE dealer,” said Scott Young, acting president of Region North America, Volvo CE. “And we’re happy to see this growth for ROMCO. They have been a valuable member of our dealer network for years, and I know they will continue to be great partners for us and for their new customers in their expanded territory.”

ROMCO has been providing equipment and service in Texas since 1961 and, prior to the Sierra Machinery acquisition, had 14 locations across the eastern half of Texas. ROMCO offers new and used machines for a variety of applications, including construction, paving and aggregates.

“Sierra Machinery has been an employee-focused company offering premium products and outstanding customer support for over 40 years,” said ROMCO President Steve Passmore. “These core values align with ROMCO Equipment, and we are excited to welcome Sierra Machinery and their customers into the ROMCO family.

“We’re thrilled to have Volvo CE as a partner as we take our dealership to the next level with this expansion. The acquisition of Sierra Machinery is an important step for ROMCO. This strategic move further strengthens our position in the industry and enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive construction equipment solutions to our valued customers in the region.”

SMT Holding CEO Jérôme Barioz added: “The expertise and experience of the dealership’s talented team will be integrated into our existing operations, ensuring a seamless transition and continuation of the exceptional service that both companies are known for. SMT will bring its recognized industry leading systems and processes. Accessing ROMCO inventory and other resources will enable the full potential of both entities.”

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Yanmar Opens New Regional Distribution Center in Washington

Yanmar America Corporation, a provider of tractors, UTVs and industrial equipment, announced the opening of its new regional distribution center (RDC) in Lakewood, Wash.

As the second step in Yanmar’s nationwide rollout plan, the 46,000 sq. ft. facility will serve Pacific Northwest dealers, including those in Alaska, with seamless access via the strategic Seattle Port. Yanmar’s newest RDC is poised to enhance the dealer-customer experience by ensuring a comprehensive product lineup and expedited product delivery times for customers, the manufacturer said.

The newly constructed center will distribute Yanmar’s YM, YT and SA series tractors and the company’s Bull and Brahma series UTVs as well as a wide range of attachments. This is expected to streamline dealer operations by minimizing the necessity to maintain high inventory levels on-site. Simultaneously, it will substantially reduce lead times for product delivery to customers, ensuring prompt order fulfillment.

The center’s improved inventory management and expedited delivery processes aim to enhance overall operational efficiency for both dealers and customers.

“We are excited to introduce our new regional distribution center in Lakewood,” said Jon Richardson, director of Yanmar America’s rural lifestyle division. 

Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat

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

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

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

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

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

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

water can make plain water more drinkable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SafeGuard Works to Protect Employees During Heatwaves

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

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

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

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

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

Instruments and Thermofisher Scientific, among others.

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

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

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

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

ARTBA Awards Executives, Projects Public-Private Partnership Honors

WSP USA Senior Vice President Sallye Perrin, Transurban Project Delivery Director Victoria Jones, Northern Virginia’s “Transform 66 Outside the Beltway,” and Washington, D.C.’s “Smart Street Lighting” modernization have been recognized as models of excellence in transportation leadership, finance and innovation, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced July 12.

The awards were presented at ARTBA’s 35th Annual Public Private Partnerships (P3s) in Transportation Conference, held July 11 to 13 in the Nation’s Capital.

Trailblazer of the Year: Sallye Perrin, Senior Vice President, WSP USA

This award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to, and advocacy for, the forward progress of P3s in the U.S. transportation industry.

Perrin has been a leader in P3s, alternative delivery and transit-oriented development during her 40-plus year career in planning and engineering. She is nationally recognized for her ability to help transportation agencies find innovative and costeffective project solutions. Perrin also has spearheaded initiatives to promote greater opportunities for the industry’s women professionals.

At WSP USA for a decade, she has been involved with an array of P3 projects, including Louisiana’s groundbreaking Calcasieu River Bridge, Maryland’s “Op Lanes” traffic relief program, Los Angeles International Airport’s innovative automated people mover, and Michigan’s major I-75 modernization.

Emerging Leader: Victoria Jones, Transurban

Jones is the epitome of advocacy for the forward progress of P3s and represents an outstanding promise for continuing service and leadership in the future.

Her expertise is in major infrastructure mega-projects on which she started as a field engineer. At Transurban, she manages expansion of the I-495 Express Lanes—a 2.5-mile, P3 design-build project with a huge impact on northern Virginia.

Her management skills have helped navigate the Amended and Restated Comprehensive Agreement with the Virginia Department of Transportation, while also driving the success of this complex initiative. Previously, Jones oversaw construction and traffic maintenance for a 14-mi. stretch of the Capital Beltway, collaborating effectively with another major project, Metro’s Silver Line Phase 1.

Jones’ ability to coordinate efforts with different stakeholders was instrumental in the timely completion of both projects and the enhancement of transportation infrastructure in the greater Washington metropolitan area.

Innovation of the Year:

how the development and/or application of new, innovative, and unique management concepts help provide value for users.

The “Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project” revamps 22.5 mi. of I-66 between the I-495/Capital Beltway and Route 29 in Gainesville. Va., into a multimodal corridor that moves more people, provides more reliable trips, and offers new travel options.

Carrying 200,000 daily vehicle trips, the project is a P3 partnership between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), and private partners I-66 Express Mobility Partners (a consortium of Cintra, Meridiam and APG). It has delivered $3.7 billion in transportation improvements.

The project’s design-builder, FAM Construction (a joint venture of Ferrovial Construction, Allan Myers, American Structurepoint, Louis Berger and Janssen & Spaans Engineering), managed $2.3 billion in construction. The renovation added two new express toll lanes and refurbished three general purpose lanes each way along the existing highway; made operational improvements at 12 interchanges to enhance safety and reduce congestion (including auxiliary lanes between interchanges); built two new park and ride lots with 4,000 new parking spaces and direct access to the new express lanes; and added over 18 miles of new bike and pedestrian facilities.

Construction was completed while maintaining four active travel lanes during peak periods. Begun in Dec. 2017, the project’s 10 western-most miles of new express lanes opened two and a half months ahead of schedule on Sept. 10, 2022, with the remaining opening ahead of schedule in November 2022.

Community Impact of the Year: D.C. Smart Street Lighting Project

The project represents economic, philanthropic, or humanitarian benefit to the public and an improved quality of life for the community and/or users of the asset.

The modernization of the streetlight network will improve safety throughout the city by creating better-lit roadways, walkways, bike paths, underpasses and tunnels. It supports D.C.’s “Vision Zero” campaign to improve pedestrian and bicycle transportation safety and reduce fatalities and serious injuries to D.C. transportation system users.

LED technology will create roadways and walkways that are better lit, and a remote monitoring and control system (RMCS) will ensure assets are maintained on schedule. The construction schedule ensures those neighborhoods with the greatest need for improved lighting are addressed first.

The team includes minority-owned equity partner Phoenix Infrastructure Group LLC (Phoenix), Dynamic Concepts Inc., VHB Metro DC LLC, Indigo Mid-Atlantic LLC, and Tina Boyd and Associates.

For more information, visit www.artba.org.

Kirby-Smith Makes Regional Leadership Teams Promotions

Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) announced the promotions of Nick Crossley and Cody Christopher as regional product support sales managers for the heavy equipment distributor.

The promotions occurred earlier this year ahead of the transition of David Kellerstrass to vice president of product support, who previously was responsible for product support sales across KSM's full territory.

Now with a more regionalized focus, Crossley has responsibility for the management of product support sales representatives in KSM's northern region, which includes Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Amarillo, Texas. Christopher has responsibility for KSM's southern region, which includes the territory surrounding its Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Abilene, Odessa and Lubbock locations.

“Nick and Cody have both earned this opportunity through their hard work and dedication to the best principles of Kirby-Smith,” Kellerstrass said. “These strategic changes will not only enhance our vison but also reinforce our commitment to delivering excellence to our customers.”

Additionally, the parts department also adopted a regional structure earlier this year to accommodate KSM's growth. Tim Peterson will now serve as the senior regional parts manager for the northern region; Jamie Scalf will take on the role of regional parts manager for the southern region. In addition, Randy Short, who is responsible for KSM's central parts warehouse operations, has been promoted to parts administration and inventory control manager, expanding on his previous duties.

Wade Gaines, vice president of parts of KSM, knows he has the right team in place as the company continues to grow its parts offerings and capabilities in the aim of supporting customer demand.

“We are excited to take the next step towards creating lifetime relationships and delivering consistent results to our valued customers,” said Gaines.

For more information, visit kirby-smith.com. 

(Photo courtesy of Kirby-Smith Machinery.)

The awards were presented at ARTBA’s 35th Annual Public Private Partnerships in Transportation Conference.

Cody Christopher was promoted to southern regional product support sales manager. This was one of five management promotions announced by KSM for product support sales and parts teams.

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Griffith Company, Vanguard Overcome Tight Fit Work Zone

By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

The California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) $103.98 million SR 57 Pavement Replacement Project that is replacing 4.4 mi. of pavement in Los Angeles County began in August 2020 and is expected to be delivered in 2024.

The 4.4-mi. work zone, where crews from the Griffith Company and Vanguard Construction joint venture (GVJV) are engaged, extends from 57/60 Separation.

The project is restoring and replacing damaged concrete slabs on all lanes and ramps within the project limit; upgrading the concrete median barrier; replacing metal beam guardrails (MBGRs), sign structures and panels; upgrading AC dikes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps; replacing traffic loop detectors; and installing 14 permanent treatment best management practice (BMP) devices.

Construction Progress

The Griffith Company-Vanguard joint venture has completed the following: the placement of more than 30,000 cu. yds. of continuously reinforced concrete pavement, more than 4,000 tons of rubberized HMA, 19,000 tons of HMA and other key elements. The remaining work consists mainly of Type 60 median barrier installation.

“Supply chain disruptions caused material lead times to exceed well beyond historical averages,” said Dan Leeper, Griffith’s senior project manager. “This challenged GVJV to improve in our planning/ coordinating efforts to minimize any delays or impacts to the project. The rainstorms we experienced this past winter created some down time industry wide, however we have been able to pick back up and maintain an on-time construction schedule. We are completing the median replacement [Stage 5] and expect to finish Q1 2024.

“The crews have worked diligently to work safely around all known utilities,” he added. “There have been minimal issues with soil, water and utilities. This is a heavily traveled area. Stage 0 required the installation of 25 new shoulder drainage systems with some work zones as narrow as 12-feet wide. This created challenging access constraints to achieve the work in a cost effective and timely manner.”

Relations with Caltrans are very good.

“Griffith Company is a major proponent of project partnering,” said Leeper. “Partnering is a formal conflict resolution process tool to ensure projects are constructed with lessened conflict and minimal claims. At the beginning of the project a partnering workshop is held with the owner’s and the contractor’s project teams as well as third party stakeholders. At this meeting, with the help of a professional facilitator, project goals are discussed, identified and written out as a project charter.

“Although each project is unique, goals are set for safety, project growth, profitability, schedule, quality, impact to the community and zero claims,” he added. “In addition, a formal dispute resolution ladder is created to ensure disputes are elevated to the appropriate level for quick resolution. On a monthly basis during the project, surveys from each team member are submitted to rate the suc-

cess of partnering and the project goals. Much of the survey revolves around how well the team is communicating and getting along, as this is an indicator of the health of the team.”

The work to restore and replace damaged concrete slabs for the lanes and ramps proceeded well.

“Mainline CRCP was installed behind K-rail,” said Leeper. “After removals and grading, crews worked during the day installing rebar while crews worked at night installing concrete. Mainline JPCP [RS] was installed over the course of eight EA extended weekend closures. Griffith Company proposed value engineering to Caltrans to reduce project costs and schedule by modifying the pavement section to include a geogrid. This Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP) reduces the amount of soil and bulk material export and import to the project. Not only did this decrease project costs but it also improved traffic congestion and had environmental benefits.”

CRCP was installed two lanes at a time, while the JPCP (RS) was installed both two lanes and one lane at a time.

“For concrete installation, working at night is preferred because traffic is light which allows for the most efficient delivery of material,” said Leeper. “Additionally, in summer months, night work is necessary to install concrete because of high daytime temperatures.”

For this element, crews used a GOMACO 2400 slipform paver, a GOMACO RTP 500 rubber track paver and a GOMACO texture/cure machine.

After installation of median drainage systems, the median barrier will be installed via slip form and fixed form methods. This work will be performed behind K-rail.

“The first barrier pour was at the end of June,” said Leeper. “The work is expected to be complete in early 2024. Rebar and forms will be installed during the day. Concrete installation will take place at night. For concrete installation, working at night is preferred.”

A GOMACO Commander III paver is essential for this work.

Existing underground utilities are the leading concern when installing metal beam guardrail.

“Coordination and planning must be completed internally with the project team and externally with third party utility owners to ensure the work is completed without incident,” Leeper explained. “In regards to overhead sign structures, existing underground utilities are also a leading concern when installing overhead sign foundations, however another challenge is the layout and grade. The foundation and sign structure must be installed to allow proper clearance for vehicles, and primarily trucks, to pass under.

“The layout of loops is critical,” he added. “Before loops can be installed the final striping alignment must be in place. If the loop is installed offset from the centerline of the lane, the system will fail to detect vehicles.”

“Loops will be the last order of business for this project,” said Leeper. “This is tentatively scheduled for April 2024. For the guardrail installation, a skid steer with an auger attachment was employed; a Bay Shore system lodril crane is helping with the installation of the overhead signs.

Griffith Company’s management team consists of Nathan Lopez, project manager; Kyle Hunter, area superintendent; Brian Watson, project superintendent; Joe Roa, project foreman; Richard Oliva, project foreman; and Project Engineers Awad Issa and Stephen Baca. Vanguard’s management team consists of Project Manager Jackson Lacombe and Project Engineer Nikhil Lakkamraju.

“The team dynamic was positive,” said Leeper. “The crews and field supervision did a great job. In particular, a project like this requires extraordinary communication as crews are working day and night.”

Peak days have had 50 Griffith Company, Vanguard and subcontractor employees on-site. The subcontractors include Ace Fence for fencing and guardrail; APCO for AC dike; CGO Construction for clearing and grubbing; Concrete Coring Company for sawcutting; Coral Construction for overhead signs; Statewide Traffic Safety & Signs for signage; Maneri Traffic Control for traffic control; VT Electric for electrical; G3 Quality for quality and material testing; and Mahaffey Drilling for CIDH foundations.

Excavation and demolition generated 162,000 tons of concrete rubble and debris, and 36,000 tons of earth and rock.

“All concrete rubble was recycled and crushed for re-use as road base,” said Leeper. New materials will include 30,000 cu. yds. of concrete, and 25,000 tons of asphalt.

Other equipment on-site includes an Erie Strayer MG 12-CP batch plant, mobile track crusher, a KPI FT4250CC and FT2650, a John Deere 210 skip loader and a JCB 6K forklift, “This corridor is in a densely populated metropolitan area, so any normal issues of wear and tear are able to be addressed timely to avoid schedule impact,” said Leeper. “Mechanics are dispatched to the project for routine maintenance, fueling and as necessary due to unforeseen events.”

Griffith purchases and rents equipment from numerous vendors.

“Developing positive relationships is central to Griffith Company’s way of doing business,” said Leper. “Maintaining these relationships is important so that we have a partner that wants to help when we need it.”  CEG

(All photos courtesy of Caltrans.)

Work began in 2020 and is expected to be completed in 2024.

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Goodfellow Corporation Mourns Passing of Its Founder

Lynn Udell Goodfellow was born on Dec. 29, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif., and passed away suddenly on July 18, 2023, from a heart attack — an unexpected event — likely the only thing that could slow him down.

He started Goodfellow Corporation in 1960, a thriving three-generation business, and achieved a measure of success at most things he ventured into. And even if he didn’t, he appreciated the learnings and excitedly moved on to the next thing, always willing to try something new.

At the time of starting the company, he specialized in used heavy equipment sales. He also founded and operated a heavy haul trucking business. In the early 1970’s, Mr. Goodfellow decided to relocate to Kanab, Utah, to provide a better environment for his family. He sold the heavy haul business to his brother, Vaughn, and began to liquidate his California assets.

For many years, Goodfellow Corp. sold crushing and related equipment throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico from the Kanab facility. Over the years, competition grew and after a major airplane accident, Mr. Goodfellow saw the need to move the business closer to the market. After months of searching, he decided on the Las Vegas area because of the explosive growth and the availability of a major airport. In 1988, Goodfellow Corp. opened an office in Boulder City, Nev., which is just on the outskirts of Las Vegas.

In 1997, the company opened an additional facility in Lindon, Utah, just south of Salt Lake City. It has since opened a facility in Rialto, Calif.; El Mirage, Ariz.; and

Reno, Nev. to better serve its customers.

Family/Background

Mr. Goodfellow lost his father to cancer while still a teenager and often reminisced what a handful he was for his mother. His older sister and younger brother describe him as always on the move and doing things his way.

School was a challenge for this energetic boy with an engineering mind, and yet Mr. Goodfellow successfully navigated life despite his dyslexia and ADHD (diagnosed by his children).

A life-long hobby for Mr. Goodfellow — and anyone he could wrangle into it — was that of building race cars. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren call him the grandpa with stubby fingers after his accident on the Bonneville Salt Flats, when his engine caught fire while breaking a speed record.

There was always a project to work on, a place to go or people to see. His intense personality and love for life will live on through his posterity, and his legacy and influence will be felt for generations to come.

Mr. Goodfellow was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he will be remembered by those who were briefly acquainted with him as well as those who were life-long friends for his undying and zealous missionary spirit.

He is survived by a large and loving family, too numerous and varied to list. Family and friends gathered to remember him on July 24, 2023, at the LDS 5th Street Chapel in Boulder City, Nev. 

Lynn Goodfellow

BABA Requirements Now Extend to Construction Materials

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And, although Buy America regulations

may be similar across federal agencies, any waivers for specific products are dictated by the funding authority.

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

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

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

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

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

The program does so by extending Buy America restrictions to a new category of inputs: construction materials. BABA lists several “common construction materials” that are “not adequately covered by a domestic content procurement preference.”

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

Construction Sector Not Amused

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

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

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

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

association believes rushing BABA could backfire.

“A rushed implementation could unnecessarily delay projects,” said James Christianson, AGC vice president, government relations. “AGC members are eager to deliver on rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure. However, with construction material shortages and supply chains constraints, it is vital that we do not exacerbate these conditions.”

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

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

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

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

Another issue for ARTBA: Not using federal transportation agencies’ expertise in administering BABA requirements. The Made in America Office, created to oversee the federal government’s domestic preference programs, should incorporate existing DOT Buy America policies,” said the association.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ARTBA also is collaborating with other associations on potential administrative petitions that seek more transparency and efficiency in BABA implementation.

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

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

• Get certification from your suppliers. IAT Surety suggests a contractor obtain confirmation that the construction materials or manufactured products comply with BABA requirements.

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

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

• Don’t count on a waiver. BABA is in place for a reason, so waivers will not be easy to obtain and are likely to be project or even product specific. “Perform your due diligence, be aware that the timing to implement BABA requirements is not uniform for all federally funded infrastructure projects,” said IAT. “And make sure BABA requirements applicable to the project are met,” the surety firm added.

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

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

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

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Sustainable Drive Concepts for Every Requirement

Kleemann uses three different drive concepts that offer the best possible solution depending on the tasks at hand. Whereas electric drives score very well with regard to the CO2 footprint, in some situations a fuel-saving diesel drive is the better solution.

E-DRIVE, D-DRIVE and H-DRIVE represent the variants diesel-electric, diesel-direct and diesel-hydraulic.

The decision on the most efficient solution depends on many factors: For example, whether there is a power supply option available on site, whether the machines are used in an urban environment or which local environmental regulations apply.

E-DRIVE — Emission-Free Due to Electric Drive

The E-DRIVE drive concept offers two options: Diesel fuel or all-electric.

All-electric operation is environmentally friendly: there are no CO2 emissions on site. A precondition for this is a good power infrastructure, which is often available in quarries or in larger recycling yards.

If only an insufficient power supply, or none at all, is available, a diesel-electric work option is available — for example, if the complete plant in the quarry is to be moved along the rock face. Power is then supplied from a long cable, which is often too complex, or even no longer possible. In this case, power comes from the fuel-efficient diesel engine.

The crusher and all conveyor belts are then still driven electrically by a generator. Depending on the local situation, the E-DRIVE concept offers high flexibility.

D-DRIVE — Direct, Powerful Solution

The diesel-direct drive D-DRIVE provides power directly from the engine to the crusher. In the last few years, it was possible to reduce consumption, for example, through the load-dependent fan drive of the new EVO2 Generation.

With regard to the degree of efficiency, the diesel-direct drive has the edge in lowering fuel consumption significantly. Due to their compact size and well thought-out transport options, the machines can be positioned in any place on the work site.

If continuous use of the all-electric drive is not possible, the D-DRIVE is the better, more sustainable choice — whenever flexibility is required. This is the case with demolition and processing work in urban areas, but also in road construction where the machines have to be moved along as construction progresses.

H-DRIVE — For Mobile Screening Plants

The screening plants from Kleemann use an effective diesel-hydraulic drive. In this case, hydraulic pumps operate all machine parts such as screen, belts and drive system.

The power requirements of the screens are considerably lower than a crusher — fuel consumption during operation is therefore more favorable. The optionally available StartStop system can reduce consumption even more.

With the configuration with Dual Power, Kleemann screening plants have an option for an all-electric power supply. If a mains connection is available, the plant operates on site free of emissions — for example, in ecologically sensitive areas with strict stipulations.

Summary: Ecological Drive — Question of Overall Concept

Many factors play a role in the area of sustainability. Energy required for production, transport, storage, sales and disposal are all incorporated in the ecological footprint of the production process.

As far as CO2 emissions during operation are concerned, an all-electric plant is without doubt the best choice, according to the manufacturer. In other cases, you have to weigh up whether supply via an external power source involving high equipment and material costs is more constructive at the end of the day than technology with lower fuel consumption. Ecology also can mean placing your trust in low material usage and high durability.

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

Demolition work in inner-city areas is always a challenge. In many cases, an adequate power infrastructure is not available.

Liebherr Designs Its LH 30 M, LH 60 M for Scrap Handling

With the LH 30 M and LH 60 M Industry Litronic material handling machines, Liebherr has presented two models specifically designed for scrap handling.

The handling of scrap steel and other metals is one of the toughest applications in industrial material handling. When it comes to material handling, especially when loading and unloading trucks and ships, loading shredder conveyors or sorting out different kinds of metals, robust, reliable, high-performance and economical material handlers are required.

Liebherr rose to these challenges by producing machines designed for the toughest requirements, the company said. These machines are extremely efficient and economical due to in-house Liebherr components specifically developed to meet the application requirements, making Liebherr material handlers optimally prepared for any situation.

In-house parts and components such as injection systems, hydraulic cylinders and electronics are tailored to match each other, contributing to increased efficiency.

The LH 30 M Industry Litronic with an operating weight between 58,400 to 64,200 lbs. features versatility and demonstrates maximum handling capacity in all applications. The optimally designed engine power of 190 hp also allows for high torque for powerful and fast movements.

The separate hydraulic pump in the closed slewing circuit only supplies hydraulic fluid to the swing mechanism. The maximum delivery volume is therefore always available for swiveling the uppercarriage, making fast and overlapping movements.

The substantial cooler with large mesh guarantees excellent cooling of the machine at full power, ensuring a longer service life, according to the manufacturer.

With an operating weight between 121,300 to 134,500 lbs., and an engine output of 258 hp, the LH 60 M Industry Litronic is designed for heavy-duty scrap handling.

The hydraulic cab elevation, which can be adjusted for different loading situations, gives the operator an optimal view of the working area. Cameras are installed as standard to allow optimal monitoring of the rear and sides of the machine, increasing work

safety. The perfect overview provides a feeling of security and ensures safe handling of the machine at all times.

Wide non-slip steps, gangways and platforms allow easy access to all maintenance points and ensure safe entry and exit. In combination with the foldable left arm console, entry and exit into and from the operator’s cab is particularly convenient.

Equipment such as cab protective grid, impact-resistant laminated safety glass and piston rod protection for cylinders are specifically developed for the use in scrap handling and guarantee maximum reliability in the toughest conditions. The material handling machine is equipped with the Liebherr ERC System (energy recovery system), that

gives the machine a boost in terms of performance and saves fuel. This results in significantly greater material handling performance as well as improved machine economy, the manufacturer said.

The two material handlers offer a diverse range of equipment and are optimally configured for the application.

To increase machine productivity in industrial and material handling applications, Liebherr offers a broad selection of attachments such as special multi-tine grapples for many different applications.

The Liebherr quick coupling system available as an option, increases the utilization of the machines by up to 30 percent.

With the fully automatic quick coupling system Solidlink, attachments can be exchanged easily and conveniently from the operator’s cab at the touch of a button. It connects the machine and attachments quickly and safely to form a powerful unit.

For more information, visit liebherr.com.

The high-performance of the LH 30 M Industry Litronic is demonstrated through its handling capabilities in various applications.

New FAE BL1/SSL Forestry Mulcher for Skid Steers Range From 45 to 65 Hp

Seppi M. USA Finds New Home for Staff, Heavy Equipment

FAE introduced a new forestry mulcher for small skid steers: the BL1/SSL/VT for vehicles from 45 to 65 hp, which can shred vegeta tion, shrubs, and trees up to 4 in. in diameter.

It can be used for vegetation maintenance along road sides, railroad tracks, the banks of canals, rivers, lakes, managing and protecting wildlife habitats, maintaining vineyards and orchards, commercial and residential green areas and sports grounds.

The head is designed for high productivity, durability and easy maintenance.

The BL1/SSL/VT’s Variable Torque (VT) piston engine boosts mulcher performance compared to a fixed-cylinder engine, increasing torque when an extra boost of power is needed and minimizing rotor stalling, according to the manufacturer.

In the field, the mulcher operates with the maximum torque needed, for enhanced performance while optimizing fuel consumption.

The Bite Limiter technology on this head is ideal for high productivity in managing vegetation, with reliably efficient shredding. The rotor with Bite Limiter technology comes

with special wear-resistant steel profiles that limit the reach (bite) of the teeth. This cuts down on power demand and promotes a consistent working speed, for enhanced performance when mulching any kind of wood.

The Bite Limiter technology also minimizes rotor stalling and helps optimize fuel consumption, the manufacturer said.

The Spike Pro counter blades ensure low power absorption and a finer final product. Spike Pros are interchangeable offset counter blades that enable finer shredding and a smoother flow of wet material. The special design also makes them efficient with very rigid and more flexible vegetation.

The flagship features of the BL1/SSL are completed with a high-visibility profile, helping the operator to optimize work, and interchangeable and adjustable skids for greater precision.

The new BL1/SSL/VT can be equipped with MINI BL blades or MINI C/3 teeth and is available in a width of 49 in. For more information, visit www.fae-group.com. 

Seppi M announced that effective July 1 it has moved to a new facility at 8880 Beckett Rd. in West Chester, Ohio.

Seppi M announced that effective July 1 it has moved to a new home. The company recently completed moving equipment and staff to the new facility at 8880 Beckett Rd. in West Chester, Ohio.

The new facility features improved infrastructure for loading and unloading equipment and offers significantly more room for machines and parts. Seppi M will now host customer meetings and dealer training events on the premises.

Seppi M. is an Italian company, specializing in the engineering and manufacturing of mulchers, mowers and crushers for various applications and industries.

Since the 1980s Seppi M has been distributed in United States and Canada through a network of distributors.

Since 2016, the company has operate its own distribution center in Ohio with local sales and support staff, supporting dealers and distributors across North America.

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

Seppi M. is an Italian company, specializing in the engineering and manufacturing of mulchers, mowers and crushers for various applications and industries.

The BL1/SSL/VT can be used for vegetation maintenance along roadsides, railroad tracks, the banks of canals, rivers, lakes, managing and protecting wildlife habitats, maintaining vineyards and orchards, commercial and residential green areas and sports grounds.

The new BL1/SSL/VT can be equipped with MINI BL blades or MINI C/3 teeth and is available in a width of 49 in.

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Soosan America Takes Rock Commander to Next Level

Soosan America continues to fulfill the need for simple-to-use machines in the market. Maintaining the simple systems design for the Rock Commander Rock Drill series results in reduced downtime and increased profits for all operations. With the continuous growth of the Rock Commander throughout the United States and Canada, the company believes this is a great opportunity to provide benefit to its customers.

Soosan America introduced the JET series Drifter to the Rock Commander line of rock drills, including the JD800E-II featuring the JET-9 and the JD1400E-II featuring the JET-12. The company is now able to equip the new JET hydraulic drifter allowing for more footage per day. This upgrade maintains all core features of the Rock Commander drills.

In keeping with the Rock Commander’s commitment to simplicity, the design of the JET drifters maintains the simple systems design. Basic maintenance can be completed with ease by on-site mechanics, according to the company. Affordable replacement parts are on hand in Louisville, Ky., and

can be shipped the next day to most customers in the United States. JET drifters allow for more powerful and efficient drilling, without sacrificing any of the Rock Commander’s simplicity. Both the JET-9 and JET-12 drifters have dampening and a newly shaped piston that improves several aspects of the drifter’s performance. The dampening enables more of the impact to be absorbed, reducing vibration and lengthening the life of the hammer parts and drill steel, according to the company.

The reduced vibration also limits wear on the boom and slide plates. The piston was redesigned to allow for a more efficient transfer of energy which allows for increased drilling speeds. The JET-9 can drill a 3 in. to 4.5 in. diameter and the JET-12 can drill a 3.5 in. to 5 in. diameter.

Soosan America is always working on changes that enable it to provide customers with the best products available, all while maintaining a machine that brings a simple, productive and reliable solution to rock drilling.

For more information, visit soosanamerica.com.

Soosan America introduced the JET series Drifter to the Rock Commander line of rock drills, including the JD800E-II featuring the JET-9 and the JD1400E-II featuring the JET-12.

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Fecon to Hold Auction for Children of Fallen Patriots

Fecon LLC, a global manufacturer of heavy-duty site preparation attachments and forestry accessories, will auction off a Bull Hog mulcher attachment to raise funds for Children of Fallen Patriots.

The auction of the BH74 will take place online and all proceeds will be donated to Children of Fallen Patriots.

“This is the second year we’ve done a charity auction. This year, we want to raise awareness for the incredible work Fallen Patriots is doing,” said Mark Middendorf, Fecon’s executive vice president of sales. “Their commitment to the education and success of the children of fallen troops drew us in immediately, and we hope the auction will direct attention and funds to this worthy cause.”

The auctioned BH74 mulcher attachment, a high-flow skid steer mulching attachment, will be custom painted with the colors and logo of Children of Fallen Patriots. One of the most popular attachments in the Fecon line, the BH74 features a heavy-duty design to withstand aggressive applications and easily mows down trees 4 to 6 in. in diameter. The auction will be conducted on eBay in early August, with complete details posted on the Fecon website and social media channels.

Children of Fallen Patriots provides scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Fallen Patriots serves the families of service members from all branches of the armed forces who died as a result of combat casualties, military training accidents, service-related illnesses and other duty-related deaths as ruled by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“Fecon, our dealers and our contractors are a patriotic group that strongly support the U.S. armed forces,” said Bob Dieckman, Fecon chief executive officer. “As a brand designed, built and supported in the USA in Lebanon, Ohio, we knew this foundation

was the right fit for our team and our customers. They take care of the children of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting each one of us. We’re confident we can raise a nice sum money for this cause.”

Research done on behalf of Children of Fallen Patriots showed that nearly 25,000 dependents have been left behind by troops who have fallen in the line of duty in the last 35 years. Since 2002, Fallen Patriots has provided more than $69 million in scholarships and other assistance to more than 2,800 children of fallen service members. Loyal donors and corporate

sponsors fund all scholarships and financial aid.

Recipient Abbie Wittwer is the daughter of U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Frank Wittwer. Lt. Cmdr. Wittwer died at the age of 35 when his F/A-18C Hornet fighter crashed on Jan. 18, 2006, near the Naval Air Station in El Centro. He was a 1994 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and had previously served as a pilot in Iraq. Abbie was just 5 years old when her father died.

“My dad was everything a kid wanted their dad to be. He was fun, kind, smart, strong, and

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Ignite Attachments announced the expansion of its product lineup to include the severe duty bucket and sweeper bucket attachments.

Arriving at the start of another busy year, the new additions offer enhanced versatility and product availability for construction and industrial projects, the manufacturer said.

“As springtime building activity picks up, we’re excited to expand our offerings and serve a wider swath of the construction community. Specifically, the additional strength of the severe duty bucket helps us meet the needs of people with tasks requiring maximum durability of their buckets,” said Business Director Trisha Pearson.

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In addition, Ignite is announcing the launch of three new agricultural attachments, designed and proven to help professionals and homeowners work more efficiently. The Middle Buster, light duty pallet frame and fork, and hay spear will be available March 13, 2023. Products range between $219.99 and $5,599.99, offering the price point and durable performance required to perform each job at an expert level.

Ignite, which launched in November 2022, offers accessibly priced attachments and three point (3PT) implements for compact equipment in the agriculture, landscape, rental and construction industries from a direct-to-consumer online storefront and a growing

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Kenworth Plant Hosts Second Annual Truck Parade

The Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently held its second annual Kenworth Truck Parade in downtown Chillicothe. This year, the parade paid tribute to Kenworth’s 100th anniversary.

The 2023 Kenworth Truck Parade featured more than 50 new, classic and customized Kenworth trucks, including models built in the 1920s and 1930s, a 1976 Bicentennial W900 VIT-200, two Liberty Edition Kenworths — a K100 Cabover and W900 Conventional, a 1984 W900B from Australia, as well as Kenworth’s 100th anniversary Signature Edition T680 and Limited Edition W900 trucks.

A T680, recently delivered to Heartland Express and representing the milestone 750,000th truck produced at the Kenworth Chillicothe plant, also participated in the event.

To commemorate Kenworth’s 100th anniversary, the trucks featured in the parade started with those built in the 1920s and followed chronological order ending with trucks built in 2023 to showcase Kenworth’s history and advancements throughout the years. Drivers from across the United States and Canada traveled to Chillicothe to showcase their trucks in the parade. The parade began at dusk, allowing drivers to show off as they made their way through the historic downtown area of Chillicothe.

“After a successful inaugural Kenworth truck parade last year, this year’s event was even bigger and better as we continue to celebrate Kenworth’s 100th anniversary,” said Jack Schmitt, Kenworth Chillicothe assistant plant manager. “It was great to see trucks dating back to the 1920s when Kenworth first opened its doors to our latest models, many of which are built here in Chillicothe. The event would not be possible without the engagement of our Kenworth Chillicothe planning team, the drivers who came from near and far to show off their rigs and the city of Chillicothe for coming out to support the parade.”

Leading up to the truck parade, the Kenworth Chillicothe plant held events at its facility for drivers and their families participating in and attending the parade. Drivers had an opportunity to tour the Kenworth Chillicothe plant to see where the majority of Kenworth’s trucks are built. The plant also hosted an employee family event on the plant’s property during the day of the parade.

Chris Koenig, who owns the Kenworth 75th anniversary Limited Edition Kenworth W900L that was used to haul a special Kenworth history trailer for Kenworth’s 75th anniversary tour, showed off his big rig at the

parade and attended events held at the Chillicothe plant. The same trailer, owned by the Koenig family, was recently reimagined and is being used during this centennial year as

a mobile history exhibit to celebrate Kenworth’s 100th anniversary.

“My father Al was a big Kenworth fan and history buff and he passed along his passion for Kenworth trucks down to me,” said Koenig. “It was fun to tour the plant and meet other Kenworth enthusiasts at this event. There were some really great looking trucks at the parade this year, including vintage trucks built when Kenworth first got its start.”

To support the local community, the Kenworth Chillicothe plant and the United Way of Ross County teamed up to coordinate a 50/50 raffle, with proceeds going to the United Way of Ross County. During the parade, Kenworth Chillicothe employees and members of the United Way of Ross County walked around the event to sell raffle tickets. The Kenworth Chillicothe plant also raised money for the non-profit organization through sponsorships of the VIP area along the truck parade route. In total, more than $22,000 was donated to the United Way of Ross County.

The Kenworth Chillicothe plant, which opened in 1974, is located on a 120-acre site 50 mi. south of Columbus, Ohio. The 622,000 sq.-ft. plant features advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotic assembly and a modern paint facility that utilizes the latest technology in the industry. The multi-level paint facility went into production in October 2021 and is equipped with bell spray head technology that improves the appearance and transfer efficiency of the paint.

In 2022, the Kenworth Chillicothe plant received two Manufacturing Leadership Awards for its new Kenworth Paint Facility and Henrob Error Proofing project from the National Association of Manufacturers. For more information, visit www.Kenworth100.com and www.kenworth.com. 

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Driver Chris Koenig in front of the Kenworth 75th anniversary Limited Edition Kenworth W900L.

Parade trucks lined up before parade at the Chillicothe plant.

The second Annual Kenworth Truck Parade in historic downtown Chillicothe.

Stellar Industries Introduces NextGen Utility, Telecom Trailers

Stellar, an employee-owned and operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic trucks and cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, roll-off cable hoists, trailers and service truck and van accessories, introduced its next generation of single-reel utility and telecom trailers.

As Stellar’s exclusive offering of single-reel trailers, the new trailers feature a refined look, heavy-duty rear tail light boxes and chock blocks standard with every trailer. All new trailers have been certified by the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM).

Stellar’s lineup of single-reel utility and telecom trailers, formerly known as Roose utility construction trailers, includes models RR-135, RR-160, RR-185 and RR-200.

“This latest line of trailers represents Stellar’s relentless commitment to quality, innovation and top-level customer service,” said Tyler Havens, product manager at Stellar. “Customers will recognize the same durable, reliable features they loved, along with smart new enhancements that truly make these trailers a trusted Stellar product.”

Stellar single-reel utility and telecom trailers are designed to help boost the efficiency and effectiveness of cable removal and cable laying processes.

With just one reel and a lower setup, these trailers have a low center of gravity and are perfect for more basic operations and for improving safety. In addition, they provide a convenient way to keep cables neatly contained and organized on the jobsite to prevent them from getting tangled or damaged.

Another main benefit of these trailers is their ease of maintenance.

Stellar Trailers are built to withstand challenging industrial conditions and are well known for their strength, simplicity and safety. They feature easy loading and unloading, helping to keep productivity moving, the manufacturer said.

In addition, Stellar single-reel utility and telecom trailers offer load capacities ranging from 3,500 lbs to 14,000 lbs., along a wide range of reel capacities.

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

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

Stoltz has extensive experience in the heavy equipment industry. Most recently she was director of operations at Sunward America, a global construction machinery manufacturer headquartered in Denton, Texas.

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

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

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Expo Offers Opportunities for Women in Green Industry

Approximately 20 percent of the more than 25,000 attendees and exhibitors who attend Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition, are women.

Now a new event at Expo — the inaugural Women’s Leadership Reception — will help them connect and build their industry network. The reception is sponsored by SiteOne and Belgard, and will be held Oct. 19, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).

“Women are a key demographic in the landscape contracting and outdoor power equipment industries. It made sense to create programming that serves them,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns Equip Exposition.

Whether registered as exhibitors, landscape contractors, distributors or dealers, all women attendees may participate in the reception. Attendees must RSVP to attend when they register. After the reception, shuttle transportation will be provided from the KEC to the KFC Yum! Center for the concerts by Third Eye Blind and Dylan Scott that evening.

“SiteOne is excited to support the inaugural Equip/OPEI 2023 Women’s Leadership Reception,” said Christina Moore, director, Events at SiteOne Landscape Supply. “By partnering with OPEI, we hope to continue advocating for female growth within the industry and encourage Equip and HNA attendees to take advantage of SiteOne career growth tools like our annual WIGI Conference and Women in the Green Growing community groups. We look forward to connecting with this year’s attendees and helping one another.”

Jenny Nail, chief revenue officer, Oldcastle APG, added,

“The Belgard team is thrilled to be a sponsor of the inaugural Women’s Leadership Reception at Hardscape North America. Events like this are important for supporting female colleagues and peers in the outdoor building products industry while encouraging more women to enter this excit-

ing, challenging and diverse field. We are proud to be involved in this event and we look forward to engaging with attendees.”

Equip Expo has learned there is tremendous interest in bringing together women leaders across the green industry.

“I have seen firsthand how promoting and championing a diverse workforce benefits our business. EXPO is a unique opportunity to network with and learn from leaders and experts from all facets of the green industry, and it’s inspiring to see an intentional focus on attracting, connecting, and developing women in our industry,” said Kariné Stuimer, senior vice president at BrightView Landscape Services Inc. “BrightView is honored to be part of an event that attracts such a diverse group of industry professionals.”

For many women, attending Equip Exposition is about seeing the latest equipment and innovations in the field, while also connecting with peers.

“As a woman in a leadership role in what has always been considered a man’s industry, I am increasingly proud to attend events like EXPO and gain strength, knowledge and encouragement from fellow female attendees,” said Donna Vignocchi Zych, president of ILT Vignocchi.

“As someone who does not profess to be a feminist, I will say that we do have different issues than our male counterparts. Being able to network and find support on such a large scale is vital to encouraging women to continue to see the green industry not only a viable place for a career, but a prosperous one.”

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

EMAIL: AMERICAUSEDEQUIPMENT@ GMAIL.COM;

PHONE: +1-657-236-7399

WANTED (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

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

EMAIL: IKRAMKHAN@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

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

EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

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

EMAIL: INFO@IUKANDCO.COM;

PHONE: +923331234598

WANTED (US): KUBOTA B7300HSD

TRACTOR W/ 60 INCH MOWER DECK.

EMAIL: PRONCALLO@AOL.COM;

PHONE: 845-225-7504

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

EMAIL: BEBOMOR2003@YAHOO.COM

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

EMAIL:CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 6I6-813-3642

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

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

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

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

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

EMAIL:

NAQIB_KHANINTRCO@HOTMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923332316587

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

EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CONCRETE

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

EMAIL: BBENEDETTO@COMCAST.NET

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): 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

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

EMAIL:

NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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

USEDEQUIPMENTS

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

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

• Watertown, NY

Tues., August 15, 2023

For: Completion of Major Project

• Pittsburgh, PA

Thurs., August 17, 2023

For: Very Large Rental Fleet John Deere Equipment & more

• Syracuse, NY

Fri., August 18, 2023

For: Late Model Construction & Utility Equipment

• San Angelo, TX

Wed., August 23, 2023

For: Part 2 of Acquisition of Ahern Rentals

• Online

Thurs., August 24, 2023

For: Late Model Construction Equipment & more (MEX)

• Rochester, NY

Fri., August 25, 2023

For: General & Paving Contractor Retirement Auction

• Parsippany, NJ

Wed., August 30, 2023

For: 1 Owner Major Job Completion Auction

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• Houston, TX

August 22 – 24, 2023

• Orlando, FL

Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2023

• Sacramento, CA

Aug. 31 – Sept. 1, 2023

• Polotitla, MEX

September 1, 2023

• Los Angeles, CA

September 7 – 8, 2023

ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.

www.AARauctions.com

800-243-0061

• Online

Ends August 13, 2023

For: Town of Callicoon Surplus Auction

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

August 3 - 18, 2023

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online

Fri., August 25, 2023

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

• Online

Sat., September 9, 2023

For: Sacramento Equipment Auction

• Online

Fri., September 22, 2023

For: Woodburn Equipment Auction

Coming Auctions

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

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com

1-877-BIDADOO

• Online

August 15, 2023

• Online

August 22, 2023

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com

800-937-3558

• Online

August 16, 2023

• Online

August 23, 2023

BLACK STAR ACA

www.blackstaraca.com

800-610-2192

• Online

August 30, 2023

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS

www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

• Online

Wed., August 16, 2023

For: IronRing Online Auction (various locations)

• Middlebury, IN

Fri., August 25, 2023

For: Michiana Equipment Auction

COMPASS

www.soldoncompass.com

800-729-6466

• Online

Wed., August 16, 2023

For: Get Your Industrial Equipment Sold in this upcoming Auction

• Chattanooga, TN

Wed., August 30, 2023

For: Get Your Industrial Equipment Sold in this upcoming Auction

DEANCO AUCTIONS

www.deancoauction.com

MS: 601-656-9768

AL: 334-693-2540

• Philadelphia, MS

September 12 - 13, 2023

For: Huge Construction Equipment and Truck Public Auction

HESS AUCTIONEERS

www.hessauctioneers.net

866-511-2493

• Marietta, PA

Fri., October 13, 2023

For: Truck, Trailer & Equipment Auction

HUNYADY AUCTION COMPANY

www.hunyady.com

800-233-6898

• Virtual Live

Tues., August 15, 2023

For: Complete Liquidation! J. Rich Concrete LLC

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

• Online

Wed., September 20, 2023

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

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

856-764-7163

• Online

Tues., August 15, 2023

For: Western Region Timed Online Auction

• Online

Tues., August 22, 2023

For: Southeast Region Timed Online Auction

• Online Thurs., August 24, 2023

For: Dixon, CA Auction Event

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-897-8864

• Online

August 24 - 25, 2023

For: Monthly Auction

• Online

September 27 - 28, 2023

For: Monthly Auction

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC.

www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

• Online

Thurs., August 17, 2023

For: Virtual Crane, Heavy Transport & Support Equipment Auction

• Brooklyn, MS

Sat., August 19, 2023

For: Late Summer Construction & Transportation Public Auction

• Online Closes August 22, 2023

For: TX Online Inoperable Construction & Transportation Auction

• Pelzer, SC

Tues., August 22, 2023

For: Asphalt Inventory Reduction Auction

• Kissimmee, FL

Tues., August 29, 2023

For: Construction & Transportation Live Auction

• Lexington, SC

Thurs., September 7, 2023

For: D&J Machinery & Rigging, LLC

Absolute Retirement Auction

MANASSE AUCTIONEERS

www.manasseauctions.com

607-692-4540

• Carthage, NY

Ends August 15, 2023

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

MIEDEMA ASSET

MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com

616-538-0367

• Online

Thurs., August 24, 2023

For: Xyz Auction Service – August Consignment Auction

PAUL E. SAPERSTEIN INC.

www.pesco.com

800-660-6553

• Methuen, MA

August 23 - 24, 2023

For: Public Auction for Northern Roofing

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

• Online

Wed., August 16, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., August 17, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Auction

• Online

Tues., August 22, 2023

For: Government Auction

• Online

Wed., August 23, 2023

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., August 24, 2023

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

• Online

Wed., August 30, 2023

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., August 31, 2023

For: Construction Equipment Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES

www.RES.bid

833-SOLD-RES

• Wooster, OH

Sat., September 2, 2023

For: RES Yard Equipment Auction

ROGERS REALTY & AUCTION COMPANY

www.rogersauctiongroup.com

800-442-7906

• Mooresville, NC

Wed., August 30, 2023

For: Ultimate Equipment Rentals

ROSEN & COMPANY, INC.

www.rosenandcompany.com

216-990-1831

• Online

Wed., August 16, 2023

For: Crane Truck, JCB Telehandlers

• Cleveland, OH

Fri., August 18, 2023

For: Live/Online Summer Equipment & Machinery Auction

RTI AUCTIONS

www.teitsworth.com

585-243-1563

• Online

August 15 - 22, 2023

For: August NetAuction: Edition 2

STEFFES GROUP INC.

www.steffesgroup.com

701-237-9173s

• Online

August 8 - 15, 2023

For: Steffes Truck & Transportation Auction

• Online

August 23 - 30, 2023

For: Colorado Consignment Auction

• Online

September 12 - 19, 2023

For: Rush Vallley House Movers Auction

• Online

September 20 - 27, 2023

For: Steffes Construction Auction

TRISTAR AUCTION GROUP

www.tristarauction.com

615-301-1600

• Online

Wed., August 16, 2023

For: HOT Summer Heavy Equipment & Truck Virtual Auction

WAUSAU ACTIONEERS

www.wausauauctioneers.com

800-432-1922

• Merrill, WI

Fri., September 8, 2023

For: 25th Annual Fall Equipment Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com

419-865-3990

• Kissimmee, FL

Wed., August 30, 2023

For: Florida Auction Site

• Findlay, OH

Thurs., September 21, 2023

For: Unreserved Public Auction

Business Calendar

To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com.

For information on CRANE SAFETY COURSES: cranesafe@gmail.com 800/654-5640

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

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

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

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

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

ONLINE/VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

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

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

ONLINE, VIRTUAL

Training/Professional Development

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

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

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

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA)

PWX Public Works Expo 2023

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

Dates: August 27 – 30, 2023

Place: San Diego Convention Center

111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Description: With new education formats, new innovations and technologies, and more networking opportunities than ever before, APWA’s newly branded PWX Conference provides attendees with a fantastic learning environment, no matter their level of Public Works experience.

PWX provides a first-class multi-modal learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of Public Works. Come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees can also spend time on North America’s largest exhibit floor for Public Works equipment and services – we’ve carved out generous portions of non-compete time, so you don’t miss any sessions. Kick tires, talk about technology or get the scoop on new products. To take advantage of everything PWX has to offer with more than 5,000 Public Works colleagues from North America and beyond, meet us in San Diego!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCRAP EXPO - A Live Demonstration Event!

Place: Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, KENTUCKY

Dates: September 12 – 13, 2023

Registration is now open for Scrap Expo!

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

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

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

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

Events

scrap in real time!

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

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

For more information on this Event, Email: conference@gie.net.

Phone: 216/393-0300 and Phone: 216/525-0515.

ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTORS (AED)

Advanced Sales Management Seminar

Dates: September 13 – 14, 2023

Place: Doubletree Hotel O’Hare Rosemont Rosemont, IL

Sales Management is a powerful blend of mindset and behaviors built on a solid track record of executing the fundamentals. The best sales managers grow to be true leaders with new proficiencies and talents. Being a high-impact and courageous sales leader brings a new level of awareness, skill, and ability to execute the responsibilities of leading and developing a sales team. In this two-day seminar, you will learn new and essential skills necessary to be a successful and productive sales leader. This seminar will introduce critical advanced topics. This exciting and thought-provoking seminar is perfect for sales managers who have been in the position for a few years and are looking to elevate and expand their skill set. It is for those looking to progress from being a sales manager to an effective sales leader. Attendees will learn through an exciting mix of hands-on, lecture, and role-play exercises. Save now and register early!

Join AED and GET INVOLVED!

With our growing network of companies and organizations working together to advance the success of the Equipment Distribution Industry. For more information, contact AED at 650 E. Algonquin Road, Ste. 305, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Phone: 630/574-0650 Email: help@aednet.org

FARM SCIENCE REVIEW

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

Dates: September 19 – 21, 2023

Place The Molly Caren Agricultural Center (MCAC) London, Ohio

Location: Ohio State’s 2,100-acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center is located two (2) miles North of London on U. S. Route 40.

Airport Accessibility: The Columbus and Dayton airports are nearly equal distance from the site.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

. Comprehensive field demonstrations each day of the show.

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

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

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

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

125+ Years of Building Momentum

Times will always change. The industry will always change. AEM will always be moving manufacturers forward.

THE UTILITY EXPO www.theutilityexpo.com

DATES: SEPTEMBER 26 – 28, 2023

PLACE: KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER 937 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209

Phone: 800/867-6060

Description:

The Utility Expo is the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking comprehensive insights into the latest industry technologies, innovations, and trends. This all-inclusive trade exhibition highlights every facet of the utility industry, from improved productivity to enhanced safety to increased efficiency. We connect attendees with new ideas, new solutions, and new products from the world’s best and most innovative manufacturers. All while providing hands-on demonstrations and one-on-one communication that let everyone return to their organization more confident, more intelligent, and more prepared for wherever the industry goes next. See the show in action! You do not want to miss this!

For more information, contact:

Association of Equipment Manufacturers, 6737 W. Washington Street, Ste. #2400, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Phone: (414) 272-0943

are subject to change, check websites for updates

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