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West 22, November 3, 2024

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® November 3 2024 Vol. XXV • No. 22

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Pa. Manufacturer Gives MLB All the Dirt...8

Denbow Grows Into Underground Utility Force A relatively unknown startup just over a decade ago, Austin-area-based Denbow Co. has grown into a stalwart Texas contractor entrusted with more than $100 million annually in underground utility contracts. The formula for success, according to company officials, centers on two things: the right culture and the right equipment. After a successful career in heavy civil and utility contracting, David see DENBOW page 54 Denbow Co. photo

Work Begins on Haas Automation Facility...16

Louisville Welcomes 2024 Equip Expo...20

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-51 Crawler Loaders/Dozers Section . . . . . . . . . . . .59-65 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-75 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Vermeer Texas photo

The Denbow Co. became a force in the underground utility world with an equipment fleet that includes Vermeer horizontal directional drills. Inset: The Denbow leadership team consists of (L-R): Vice President of Construction Cody Fredenburg, Co-Chief Operating Officer Davis Craig, President and CEO David Denbow, Chief Financial Officer Ron Konkol and Co-Chief Operating Officer Tim Unger.

Everything Old Is New Again Modern V2X Tech Offers Info Truckers Still Like in Vintage CB Radios The vehicle-to-everything (V2X) concept, on the DOT’s CEG CORRESPONDENT drawing board for approximately 30 years, is being touted as a cutting-edge mechanism for U.S. highway safety and efficiency. By Lucy Perry

The technology enables vehicles to communicate with each other as well as pedestrians, cyclists and roadside infrastructure. It’s being compared with vintage technology still appreciated by truckers around the world. see COMMUNICATION page 36


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