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& Frey Hosts Retirement Sales in Ohio, California...90
By Lori Tobias CEG CORRESPONDENT
Five years after construction began, a $2 billion Indiana interstate project is completed on time and on budget despite a few unexpected hurdles.
Dubbed the I-69 Finish Line by the Indiana
Department of Transportation (INDOT), the 26mi. project is the sixth and final section of the I69 connection between Evansville and Indianapolis.
“It is very nice to have the newest interstate in the nation,” said Tim Miller, HNTB corridor manager for the project. “America isn’t design-
ing and building a lot of new interstates. The economic impacts and improved mobility will be significant for the region.”
Those impacts are expected to add up to $4.1 billion over the next 20 years. see FINISH page 64
Safe Workers Equals Happy Insurers
Consistent Jobsite Safety Returns Lower Premiums, Satisfied Employees, More
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Many construction contractors are overlooking a partner in their quest for jobsite safety: their insurers. Taking advantage of safety analysis programs provided by insurance carriers can result in immediate premium discounts for fleet liability plans. However, insurers are not pushing their clients often enough to make simple changes to mitigate the safety risks on the job.
Contractors know company safety directly impacts insurance rates. Insurers assess the risk of covering contractors based on their safety practices.
“A strong safety record can lead to lower premiums,” said New York contractor GTL Construction. see SAFETY page 70
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8 IOWA FAMILY BUSINESS PUSHES FORWARD WITH NEW TECH
A quality project
those who build it — that’s true of streets, buildings and businesses. Meet three DEVELON owners who dream of handing off their companies to the next generation.
10 RMS NAMES BEN SCHMIDTLEIN VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
Ben Schmidtlein has been promoted to Road Machinery & Supplies Co.’s (RMS) vice president of sales, effective immediately. Schmidtlein joined Road Machinery & Supplies Co. in 2021 as aggregate division manager.
14 ROLAND MACHINERY’S WICK RECEIVES RECOGNITION FROM TANA
Tana, a manufacturer of material recycling and processing equipment for the waste industry, recently recognized Roland Machinery Company with awards in several categories during its Dealership Recognition Awards.
18 SANCO HOSTS INAUGURAL ‘SANCO SANDBOX’ IN MANKATO, MINN.
Sanco Equipment held its inaugural Sanco Sandbox event at its Mankato, Minn., location at 621 Cleveland St. on Aug. 21, featuring special guests The Snow Jobs with their “Keep Pushing” podcast.
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HD HYUNDAI HOSTS FIRST NATIONAL EQUIPMENT LEAGUE
The newly founded National Equipment League has crowned Bryan Furnace as its first champion after four hotly contested events, hosted by HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America.
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HEIDELBERG AWARDS DOE CONTRACT TO INDIANA CEMENT PLANT
Heidelberg Materials North America announced it has finalized award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED).
30 ABB, KOMATSU TO COLLABORATE ON ELECTRIFICATION PLATFORM
ABB and Komatsu have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to collaborate on the development of integrated solutions that will help bring net zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery a step closer to reality.
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50 BROOKE’S HOUSE RECEIVES $150K DONATION FROM MANITOWOC
Brooke’s House, a rehabilitation center in Hagerstown, Md., dedicated to aiding women in recovery, has received $100,000 from Manitowoc and $50,000 from its dealers and customers.
52 BOBCAT CELEBRATES RENOVATION AT ITS BUFORD, GA., FACILITY
Bobcat Company recently completed a $3.26 million renovation at its Buford, Ga., location, which is home to Bobcat’s North American material handling sales, service, marketing, parts and logistics departments.
76 TEREX UTILITIES DONATES, PLANTS TREES IN SOUTH DAKOTA PARK
The Terex Utilities Sustainability Committee recently donated a mix of trees to Codington County Memorial Park in South Dakota, and planted spruce trees on the grounds at the Terex Utilities facility in Watertown, S.D.
76 LIEBHERR TO BUILD NEW LOGISTICS FACILITY IN MISSISSIPPI
Liebherr has acquired more than 570,000 sq. yds. of land in the state of Mississippi with plans to invest in a new logistics distribution center for spare parts to serve its customers in North and South America.
80 LAGASSE TEAMS WITH INVENTORS
LaGasse Machine & Fabrication, manufacturers of the Harder Dump Box Spreader, is headquartered in Lyons, N.Y., a small town just south of Lake Ontario.
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A quality project outlasts those who build it — that’s true of streets, buildings and businesses. Meet three DEVELON owners who dream of handing off their companies to the next generation.
Focused On Future, Honoring Past
An 80-year-old company eyes new technology and the next generation.
On a crisp morning in northwest Iowa, a DEVELON DD100 dozer is at work, pushing dirt and grading for a new trail. It’s outfitted with a state-of-the-art 3D grade control system — just one way Dalton Rasch is evolving Rasch Construction.
Dalton represents the third generation of his family-owned firm in Fort Dodge, Iowa. His grandfather, Ken Rasch, founded the company in 1947.
“My grandpa began with just a bulldozer, working on land clearing and lagoon-type projects,” Dalton said. “My dad, Justin, and my uncle, Joel, expanded the company to where it is today. Now my two younger brothers, Landon and Austin, and I are following in their footsteps.”
With operations in Iowa and Arizona, Rasch Construction manages 45 employees and about 90 pieces of equipment.
And while the Rasch brothers are the latest generation to take the reins of the nearly 80-year-old company, they won’t likely be the last. The three brothers have eight kids between them, and they’re already dreaming of what the next several decades may look like.
“Our kiddos are growing now and might be that fourth generation,” Dalton said. “I think they have interest in it, but I don’t want them to not love what they do. If they choose it, we’ll certainly teach them.”
That’s what Justin Rasch did for his kids. Dalton caught the construction bug working summers for his dad. When Dalton left to attend Iowa State University, his father encouraged him to consider the world beyond construction.
“My dad realized the difficulty of the work,” Dalton recalls. “He said, ‘You boys are smart. Go off to school and see what’s out there. If you still want to do this, by all means, I’ll have you.’”
Today, Joel is president of the company and is the lead estimator. Dalton supervises the company’s numerous projects and operations, a role he took over from his father upon Justin’s retirement in 2016. His middle brother, Landon, runs a crew focused on street and utility projects. Austin, the youngest brother, oversees a grading crew.
Tragically, Justin lost his life to ALS in 2020 after an eight-year fight with the disease. But his legacy lives on through his three sons. And, in time, it may extend to his
eight grandchildren.
“It was probably since I was about 10 that I’ve kind of wanted to do this,” said Dalton, whose children themselves are now 11, 10 and 8.
Rasch Construction began with a single dozer. Today, the dozers have 3D grading and GPS. Dalton marvels at what the next generation to run Rasch Construction could see.
“They didn’t even have cell phones when my uncle Joel and dad, Justin, were growing things,” Dalton said. “It’s crazy to think how different things will be in even 10 years.”
Just Like Dad Taught Him
A contractor plans to hand off his business — and hard-won wisdom.
Vince Lallo spent boyhood days hopping from job site to job site with his dad, an oldschool contractor in southern Oregon.
As young as 6, Vince tagged along on his dad’s excavation business. The boy stood in awe at the dozers and diggers. But most of all, he idolized his dad, and he took in all his advice:
• Take pride in all you do.
• Treat your customers fair.
• Be honest.
• Do it right, every time.
• Don’t give up quality for quantity.
Like father, like son: Today, Vince coowns and operates Lallo Pipeline near Medford, Oregon, with his wife, Kristie Lallo. Together they’ve built the firm into one of the most recognized in the region for commercial and residential underground utility projects. Now, with two young sons visiting job sites themselves, Vince and Kristie hope to build Lallo Pipeline into a business that grows well beyond them.
Lallo Pipeline specializes in sewer, water and drain work.
Vince Lallo co-owns and operates Lallo Pipeline near Medford, Ore., with his wife, Kristie Lallo.
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Road Machinery & Supplies Names Ben Schmidtlein Vice President of Sales
Ben Schmidtlein has been promoted to Road Machinery & Supplies Co.’s (RMS) vice president of sales, effective immediately.
Schmidtlein joined Road Machinery & Supplies Co. in 2021 as aggregate division manager and since has built a team of aggregate sales and technical support specialists, expanded product offerings and nearly doubled sales of aggregate equipment. He also recently assumed responsibility for the Pit & Quarry division, which is focused on consumable aggregate products.
In his role, Schmidtlein will be responsible for managing RMS’ sales and rental efforts, as well as equipment inventory management for RMS, RMS Rentals and U.S. Shoring & Equipment Co. He also will manage after-market sales efforts and serve as the primary point of contact for OEM manufacturers to coordinate the execution of dealer obligations.
While Schmidtlein has been focused on aggregate equipment in his tenure at
RMS, he has valuable experience with construction equipment from his time at G. W. Van Keppel Co., where he served as regional sales manager of Kansas and Missouri and managed the teams selling both aggregate and construction equipment from 2017-2021.
“I’m excited Ben has accepted this position. His proven leadership at
RMS coupled with his past in managing a construction equipment sales team makes him a perfect fit for this role. Plus, his understanding of our sales processes and procedures, and perhaps most importantly, our people, will make for a smooth transition going forward,” said RMS President Russell Sheaffer.
“We have a great team here at RMS. I look forward to working with all our sales group and our customers throughout our territories in both aggregate and construction and strengthening the relationships that are already in place. Since I’ve been with RMS, there has been a lot of exciting growth on our sales side. I will be focused on continuing that and ensuring that we remain a trusted solutions provider to our customers,” said Schmidtlein.
He replaces Joe Schmidtlein, who left RMS on Aug. 9. He will work out of the Savage branch and report to Russell Sheaffer.
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Roland Machinery’s Wick Receives Recognition From Tana
By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Tana, a manufacturer of material recycling and processing equipment for the waste industry, recently recognized Roland Machinery Company with awards in several categories during its Dealership Recognition Awards.
Roland’s Jared Wick of the Marengo, Ill., location, received the Service Technician of the Year award, while the company’s sales and service were recognized with Best Dealership awards for its Marengo, Ill., and De Pere, Wis., branches.
Wick received the top award out of more than 500 eligible technicians. Of those, 16 technicians received excellence in service. In addition, more than 200 dealership locations were eligible, with 11 recognized and one receiving location of the year.
“The Marengo branch consistently provides great service,” said Anthony Lovero, sales specialist of Roland Machinery. “The technicians are kept up to speed on the latest training available from the OEMs. I’m glad Jared is getting the recognition he deserves for his skills and great attitude. Service Technician of the Year from Tana is a great achievement.
“It would be impossible to properly service waste customers without bright, hardworking technicians,” said Lovero. “Jared’s work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to technical excellence is vital to our success in the waste segment. It is truly an honor to see him receive technician of the year from Tana. I think the award is well deserved.”
“Jared was selected to receive this award because of his commitment to quality repairs and outstanding customer service,” said Matt Craft, director of product support of Humdinger Equipment, Tana North America. “Jared’s communication is exceptional, and we feel confident that when he works on a machine it will be repaired correctly on the first trip. He plays a vital role in keeping our customers satisfied and the Tana fleet running strong.”
Roland Machinery Company has been serving the Midwest for 66 years from its 17 locations throughout Illinois, Missouri, northwest Indiana, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
For more information, visit rolandmachinery.com. CEG
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(L-R) are Joe Tarte, Terry Grunder, Karl Franson, Jared Wick, Anthony Levero, Mark Adduce, Patrick Brady, Kim Wolfe, James Wyman and Vince Kirane.
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Jared Wick of Roland Machinery’s Marengo, Ill., branch received the Service Technician of the Year award from Tana.
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Jared Wick celebrates his award with a cake.
Roland Machinery photo Tana recently recognized Roland Machinery Company with awards in several categories during its Dealership Recognition Awards.
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Roland Machinery’s Marengo, Ill., branch received the award for remarkable excellence in service.
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Sanco Hosts Inaugural ‘Sanco Sandbox’ in Mankato, Minn.
Sanco Equipment held its inaugural Sanco Sandbox event at its Mankato, Minn., location at 621 Cleveland St. on Aug. 21, featuring special guests The Snow Jobs with their “Keep Pushing” podcast.
Attendees were able to see live demonstrations of the latest equipment from Bobcat, XCMG and KAGE Innovation, including loaders, excavators and attachments.
In addition to the machine demonstrations, customers had the chance to take advantage of special event pricing on various items, including a 10 percent discount on all Bobcat parts. Plenty of food was available as well as a number of giveaways.
For more information, visit sancoequipment.com.
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The Sanco, XCMG and KAGE teams were ready for visitors after setting up the quarry for the Sanco Sandbox event.
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At the entrance tent, attendees had the chance to enter for several giveaways. It was a bright, shining, welcoming morning for Sanco Sandbox.
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The team gets a rundown on the XCMG loaders in preparation for the Sanco Sandbox.
The KAGE Innovation team from Wisconsin stood proudly with the company’s plows including this SnowFire skid steer plow at the Sanco Sandbox.
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HD Hyundai CE Hosts First National Equipment League, Crowns Champion
The newly founded National Equipment League has crowned Bryan Furnace as its first champion after four hotly contested events, hosted by HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America.
The National Equipment League is a new entertainment and competition platform that showcases the skills, character and passion of the construction industry through competition.
Furnace, of Howell, Mich., is the owner/operator of his own earthmoving business who also hosts his own YouTube channel, Diesel & Iron. The competition has been documented over the course of four events, which can be viewed on HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America’s YouTube page.
Additional competitors in the first events include Mike Simon (AKA Dirt Perfect), Andrew Camarata, Dave Buchakian and Geoff Dodge. Mr. Digg Ryan Williams served as a member of the broadcast team. All events were filmed at the HD Hyundai Customer Product Center in Carnesville, Ga., and broadcast via YouTube.
“The first events proved that skilled heavy equipment operation in head-to-head competition is entertaining, educational and highlights the talents of the workforce in the construction industry,” said Bill Elverman, commissioner, National Equipment League.
“As in any professional sporting event, we see that lead changes, scoreboard jockeying and often just a few seconds between competitors create compelling entertainment. Hyundai hosted a great competition and has shown its commitment to showcasing the talents and passion of the construction industry.”
The first series of National Equipment League events can be seen on the Hyundai Construction Equipment North America YouTube and Facebook channels.
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Komatsu to Showcase Electric Equipment at MINExpo 2024
tions were made possible by Blue Diamond Attachments. For more information on the National Equipment League, email Commish@EquipmentLeague.com or visit EquipmentLeague.com.
(All photos courtesy of the National Equipment League.)
Electrification is a critical step toward reducing emissions from mining equipment and helping mining organizations meet their sustainability goals. Komatsu is excited to introduce the industry to its latest electrification solutions at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, from Sept. 24 to 26.
Komatsu is committed to helping mining organizations reduce their environmental impacts by developing a range of products and solutions designed to meet their needs, wherever they are on the path to sustainability. The company’s electrification initiatives are built on its decades of experience electrifying equipment, both for the company’s electric drive trucks and loaders and for its fully electric underground soft rock mining machines.
Komatsu is now expanding on that knowledge to develop electrification solutions for all areas of mining.
Featured products will include:
• The WX04B, Komatsu’s first battery-electric powered LHD. Ideal for narrow vein mines, the WX04B, a 4-tonne capacity LHD, is designed with industry-leading battery technology to help customers achieve their goals for safety, durability and high performance. The WX04B will be shown alongside a new Komatsu-designed charging solution.
• The PC4000-11E electric drive hydraulic mining excavator. The PC4000-11E delivers the powerful digging force operators need and expect from high-performance diesel machines while enabling zero-emissions loading.
• The 930E PADT haul truck. Built on Komatsu’s modular power agnostic platform that will allow for transition from diesel to battery or even hydrogen fuel cell power sources, the 930E PADT also supports dynamic charging and trolley assist options to further reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
In addition to equipment, Komatsu will showcase its collaborations with other organizations working toward a more sustainable future, including GM and ABB.
At MINExpo 2024, Komatsu will demonstrate the company’s vision for sustainable mine optimization through solutions and technologies designed to prioritize safety, reliability, cost effectiveness and environmental impact.
Komatsu will be located at booth 7132 in Central Hall. Additional products and solutions will be highlighted at neighboring booths for Komatsu subsidiaries Hensley Industries (7114), Immersive Technologies (6823), Tramac (Montabert) (7314) and MST Global (7322). For more information, visit www.komatsu.com.
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The National Equipment League is a new entertainment and competition platform that showcases the skills, character and passion of the construction industry through competition.
The competition has been documented over the course of four events, which can be viewed on HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America’s YouTube page.
The first series of National Equipment League events can be seen on the Hyundai Construction Equipment North America YouTube and Facebook channels.
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Heidelberg Awards DOE Contract to Indiana Cement Plant
Heidelberg Materials North America announced it has finalized award negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED).
Following negotiations, OCED awarded the Mitchell Cement Plant Decarbonization Project as part of its Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP) with $300,000 to begin Phase 1 of the project. The total OCED cost share is up to $500 million, and the initiation of Phase 1 is the first step of a multiphased integrated project demonstration that is intended to ultimately result in the construction and operation of full-scale carbon capture, transport and storage at the company’s new cement plant in Mitchell, Ind.
The funding builds on prior awards from the DOE toward successfully completing the FrontEnd Engineering and Design (FEED) work necessary to verify the project’s technical feasibility.
Participating in substantial cost share that will leverage up to $500
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tries toward net-zero across the United States.
The Mitchell project is one of 33 projects selected across 20 states earlier this spring.
The new Mitchell cement plant, which now produces more than triple its previous capacity, incor-
porates features to minimize energy consumption and enable the use of alternative fuels and raw materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed project for this funding award will capture, treat and prepare for storage or use, approximately 2 million metric
tons of CO2 each year from the cement plant.
“This critical milestone of bringing our project under award with the U.S. Department of Energy is a significant step in building the first full-scale application of carbon capture and storage for the cement industry in the U.S.,” said Chris Ward, president and CEO of Heidelberg Materials North America.
“We are making a substantial investment to lean in and lead on the deployment of full-scale CCUS in our industry, and the success of this project will play a meaningful role toward decarbonization of the cement sector across the U.S. and beyond,” continued Ward.
Heidelberg Materials is committed to leading the cement industry in developing viable carbon capture projects, which are essential to achieving the company’s ambitious sustainability goals.
For more information, visit www.heidelbergmaterials.us.
ABB, Komatsu to Collaborate On Electrification Platform
ABB and Komatsu have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to collaborate on the development of integrated solutions that will help bring net zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery a step closer to reality.
The collaboration brings two global leaders together to share industry expertise and products in a bid to create world-class solutions, ranging from renewable energy generation to fully electrified mining equipment.
Decarbonization of mobile mining equipment is needed to help mine operators achieve their greenhouse gas reduction targets. ABB and Komatsu’s collaboration is geared towards reducing diesel consumption and ultimately eliminating it through the electrification of mine operations. Innovation has been, and will continue to be, the primary catalyst for ABB, Komatsu and their mine customers to reach their carbon reduction goals.
“We’re pleased to embark on this collaboration with ABB and are excited to leverage one another’s industry leading products and technological expertise to help move mining operations toward net zero emissions, empowering a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together,” said Dan Funcannon, senior vice president
of surface haulage of Komatsu. With the collaboration, ABB and Komatsu are deeply committed to providing customers with a portfolio of interoperable
solutions to meet their specific needs.
Recognizing the varying stages of electrification standards across the mining industry, ABB and Komatsu are focusing on haulage,
loading and auxiliary equipment. This approach aims to build a comprehensive portfolio of production and support equipment to accelerate adoption into our customers’ operations.
“By working together, we will tackle electrification and make a revolutionary difference to the way mining companies operate their sites in the near future,” said Joachim Braun, division president, ABB Process Industries. “We recognize the strategic importance of this agreement and believe there will be mutual business benefits and potential technology solutions for the mining market. Collaboration across the industry has already been proven to enable real and faster progress and we look forward to driving what happens next.”
For a firsthand look at the collaboration, visit the Komatsu MINExpo 2024 booth from Sept. 24 to 26. The booth will be in Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center and feature the ABB eMine Robot Automated Connection Device (ACD). The Robot ACD is planned to be a fully automated interoperable connection device part of the eMine FastCharge solution for future battery-electric trucks.
For more information, visit www.komatsu.com and www.abb.com.
Heidelberg Materials North America photo Heidelberg Materials cement plant in Mitchell, Ind.
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(L-R) are Dan Funcannon, senior vice president of surface haulage, Komatsu; Joachim Braun, division president, ABB Process Industries; Brian Fox, senior vice president of mining strategy & innovation, Komatsu; and Max Luedtke, global business line manager of mining, ABB Process Industries.
Paving
BOMAG’s Next-Gen BMP 8500
Delivers Radio Remote Control
Robust, powerful and reliable, the new generation BOMAG BMP 8500 multi-purpose compactor features an improved radio remote control design that allows the controller to be used on every BMP 8500 in the fleet.
The remote control’s unique “teach” function quickly and intuitively pairs the unit to the machine to save contractors time and money. Should the controller be misplaced, a new one can be paired to any machine in the fleet quickly and without special knowledge or tools.
With the BMP 8500, there is a secure, 100 percent connection between the remote-control unit and machine. Multiple trench rollers can be operated simultaneously at the job site without the need to coordinate or adjust individual radio frequencies, increasing operational flexibility, according to the manufacturer.
Now, two batteries are standard for the remote control, delivering a continuous combined worktime of up to 40 hours for more operating time. The twobattery solution allows one battery to charge while
the other powers the controller, so the BMP 8500 is always ready for work.
Battery charge status is displayed on the remotecontrol unit’s screen, alerting operators when the battery needs to be changed. Integrated into the trench roller’s storage compartment, an optional charger allows the second battery to be topped off during machine operation.
The lightweight remote controller features a new ergonomic design with paddle-style joysticks to simplify compactor travel and multiple indicator lights for intuitive control. BOMAG’s radio remote control offers reliable operation, even in direct sunlight.
Modern Design, Reliable Operation
Built for dependable operation in confined applications like trench and pipeline construction, the BMP 8500 also is ideal for landscaping, compacting backfill and foundation work.
For more information, visit www.bomag.com/usen.
FleetWatcher announced its participation in the Work Zone Data eXchange — a partnership with ICone that offers a breakthrough in work zone safety for the paving industry.
This nationwide initiative brings together technology partners, state, local and federal transportation agencies, and all consumer vehicle navigation systems (Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Trimble and others) to raise awareness of work zones and the reduced speed limits through them. The program is designed to improve work zone safety and limit injuries and fatalities by alerting drivers to the presence of work zones so that they can slow down appropriately.
This is a free service to FleetWatcher users, they merely opt-in to enable the sharing of their data.
“Tragically, work zone deaths occur far too often, but this initiative can help save lives,” said FleetWatcher President Larry Baker. “Alerting drivers to the presence of work zones and the reduced speed limits within them will help to keep paving crews safe. We’re excited to be a part of this life saving program.”
How It Works
FleetWatcher photo FleetWatcher location data on pavers, shuttle buggies and mills is updated at frequent intervals on all major smartphone navigation apps and some in-car navigation systems.
FleetWatcher location data on pavers, shuttle buggies and mills is updated at frequent intervals on all major smartphone navigation apps and some incar navigation systems. The system sends lat/long location data and location accuracy information to these systems for pavers that are actively running. The navigation apps will use that information to identify work zones and display those zones with the adjusted construction zone speed limit.
This system will apply to all active roadway jobs including city, state, county and federal interstates. The Work Zone Data eXchange is expected to have an immediate impact by increasing safety within the work zones and saving lives.
Several state DOTs are mandating the technology, and some are helping to subsidize the cost of the technology that enables it.
For more information, visit www.fleetwatcher.com/work-zone-safety.
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Ohio-Based Gerken Companies Joins
NAPA’s ‘The Road Forward’ Initiative
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) welcomes The Gerken Companies as a partner in The Road Forward, an industry-wide vision for sustainable communities and commerce.
This partnership helps fund ongoing efforts to engage, educate, and empower the U.S. asphalt community, driving forward the milestone of achieving net zero carbon emission asphalt pavements by 2050.
Founded in 1959 in Napoleon, Ohio, The Gerken Companies has been a NAPA Producer member since 1991. Gerken’s asphalt services throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan include paving, milling and grinding, quality control and testing, decorative asphalt and asphalt material production, including environmentally friendly warm-mix and reclaimed asphalt.
According to Susan Witt, civil engineer at Gerken, community support is one of the company’s core values.
“We do more than work in the communities our companies serve,” said Witt. “We live here, too. So, we are continually considering our impact on society and the environment.”
Witt served on NAPA’s Climate Stewardship Task Force, which developed The Road Forward. Other Gerken employees serve NAPA and the industry as well. Mandy GerkenSnyder, vice president of Legal, Risk & Compliance, sits on NAPA’s board of directors as chair of the IMPACT Leadership Group. President Brent Gerken serves on several
committees, including as the Ohio State Advisor for the Northcentral Region Advisory Council.
“Meeting our industry’s bold sustainability goals requires that we all work together,” said Brent Gerken. “Toward that end, we’re proud to partner with NAPA in The Road Forward initiative.”
“We are grateful to The Gerken Companies for their role in developing and supporting The Road Forward,” said NAPA President and CEO Audrey Copeland. “Gerken’s work has earned numerous Quality in Construction Awards and Diamond Achievement Sustainable Commendations, demonstrating that sustainability and performance go hand in hand.”
The Road Forward brings together the entire U.S. asphalt community to conduct research, implementation and ongoing education. Opportunities to join the program will reopen for annual enrollment in conjunction with NAPA’s 2025 Annual Meeting, Feb. 2-5 in Maui.
The Road Forward Partners are NAPA members that actively support this work through financial contributions, leadership, and expertise. New this year, NAPA invites nonprofit organizations, like-minded associations, and agencies to support the industry-wide effort through a tiered program. The new tiered program invites all stakeholders to the table to collectively propel the vision toward net zero.
For more information, visit AsphaltPavement.org/Forward and gerkencompanies.com.
Dynapac Introduces Seismic Technology for Asphalt Compaction at WOA 2024
At World of Asphalt, Dynapac introduced its Seismic technology for asphalt compaction.
The intelligent Seismic Asphalt system improves compaction performance significantly compared to conventional compaction carried out at a fixed frequency, according to the manufacturer.
Seismic Asphalt automatically detects the optimum compaction frequency and continuously adjusts it accordingly. Due to the Seismic Asphalt system, Dynapac can offer an increase in efficiency and lower cost of ownership from fuel savings and less wear-and-tear on the roller.
the natural frequency of the asphalt mat, Seismic Asphalt avoids double-jumping of the drum and losing any compaction effort.
Traditional double drum vibratory rollers deliver a rapid succession of impacts to the surface at a frequency that is either pre-set at a high or low amplitude or at a frequency that is adjusted manually. Seismic Asphalt from Dynapac does it differently. Since the drums and the material act
as one dynamic system, several benefits can be found from the system’s natural resonance frequency. By compacting at the natural frequency of the asphalt mat, Seismic Asphalt avoids double-jumping of the drum and losing any compaction effort.
Seismic Asphalt automatically determines the optimal drum vibration frequency for the compacted material, constantly monitors the variations of the asphalt layer, and automatically adjusts to changing temperature conditions. The operator no longer has to manually set the frequency or guess what asphalt material type or frequency should be used at any given time. By using the pre-set on the speed limiter, a constant speed and optimal compaction is ensured, thus allowing the operator to focus on meeting the compaction requirements.
Dynapac’s well-renowned tools such as Dynapac Compaction Meter and Dyn@lyzer ensure that these requirements are met. It will be a standard feature for the CC2200VI-CC6200VI and the CO2200VI-CO6200VI roller ranges. For more information, visit https://dynapac.com/us-en/.
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BOMAG Americas, a Fayat Company, announced the promotion of Christoph Thiesbrummel to vice president of sales & marketing for North American operations effective July 22, 2024.
In his new position, Thiesbrummel will lead BOMAG Americas’ dealer channel sales, rental channel sales, sales administration, product management and marketing activities.
“Our entire team is committed to a customer-first approach and will continue to find innovative solutions for our customers’ individual needs.”
Thiesbrummel brings more than 10 years of industry experience to his new position, all within the BOMAG organization. After receiving his doctorate in marketing and business management, he began his career with BOMAG at the Boppard, Germany, headquarters as pricing and business analytics manager. He then moved to BOMAG Americas to assume the position of sales administration manager, where he oversaw the inside sales team. He also worked with the field sales team, managing market and new dealer development for BOMAG Americas.
For the last two years, Thiesbrummel served as BOMAG Americas’ director of sales, dealer channel for the eastern United States.
“Christoph is incredibly talented, has deep knowledge of the BOMAG organization and equipment, and has delivered successful results at every level within the organization he has worked,” said Brian Bieller, president
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“He recently completed Fayat’s one-year advanced program for high-potential personnel, the Global Fayat Road Academy management training program. His knowledge, dedication and in-depth experience with BOMAG make him the right fit for the position.”
“I am excited for this new opportunity to grow the BOMAG brand in North America, working together with our strong network of partners across all sales channels and the BOMAG team in the U.S. and Canada,” said Thiesbrummel. “Our entire team is committed to a customer-first approach and will continue to find innovative solutions for our customers’ individual needs. Let’s grow together!”
For more information, visit www.bomag.com/us-en.
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Brooke’s House Receives $150K Donation From Manitowoc
Brooke’s House, a rehabilitation center in Hagerstown, Md., dedicated to aiding women in recovery, has received $100,000 from Manitowoc and $50,000 from its dealers and customers.
The partnership has proven mutually beneficial, with Manitowoc employing nearly 20 Brooke’s House graduates who have gained valuable occupational skills and job training while recovering from substance abuse.
Dave Hull, Manitowoc’s general manager of mobile cranes, North America, shared the story behind the partnership during a customer event at the company. He praised the efforts of Kevin and Dana Simmers, founders of Brooke’s House, and expressed his admiration for the initiative, the commitment of Manitowoc’s executive team to support the cause, and funding from the Manitowoc Foundation.
“I’ve known Kevin for 35 years and I understand the journey that he and Dana have been on. I’m incredibly proud of my company for supporting Brooke’s House. Every person on the stage here has visited Brooke’s House, met the women, and witnessed the real impact of our support. This is not just a partnership, it’s a commitment to building something real and meaningful in our community,” Hull said.
Kevin Simmers also spoke at the event, discussing Brooke’s House’s origin and future goals, including expanding mental health services by building a $1.5 million equine therapy facility. He emphasized the importance of community and industry support in making a difference.
“We’re extremely grateful. Manitowoc gives Brooke’s House graduates the chance to join its workforce and build a new life. The support we’ve received from Manitowoc and its community truly exemplifies what makes this country great. Thank you all very much,” Simmers said.
The partnership between Manitowoc and Brooke’s House dates back to 2020. In 2023, a small ceremony marked the designation of a restored bungalow in Hagerstown, where some of Brooke’s House graduates live, as “The Manitowoc House.”
For more information, visit www.manitowoc.com.
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Bobcat Company Celebrates $3.26M Renovation at Its Buford, Ga., Facility
Bobcat Company, a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, recently completed a $3.26 million renovation at its Buford, Ga., location, which is home to Bobcat’s North American material handling sales, service, marketing, parts and logistics departments.
Bobcat recently brought material handling into the Bobcat brand, transitioning from Doosan Industrial Vehicle to Bobcat in early 2024.
The investment in the Buford facility modernized conference rooms, break rooms and office spaces, improved the interior design, finishing and furnishing to align with other Bobcat locations and updated exterior signage. Featuring open seating and no cubicles, the enhanced spaces support cross-functional teamwork and engagement.
“Investing in our facilities and operations to create collaborative, inspiring workplaces is one of many ways that Bobcat supports our employees,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Doosan Bobcat North America. “Fostering our company’s success alongside the dedicated team in Buford is a priority for us. We are thrilled to provide them with a work environment that encourages collaboration and drives innovation.”
The 200,000-sq.-ft. Buford facility houses a modern parts operation which supplies over 30,000 line items to support its affiliate groups. Additionally, the material handling product line includes 179 separate models with a full range of diesel, gas, liquid propane gas and electric forklifts, with capacities ranging from 3,000 to 55,000 lbs.
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“The growth of the Bobcat brand into the material handling industry allows us to provide even more solutions to help our customers accomplish more,” said Jarrod Steck, Bobcat vice president of material handling products. “Our Buford team has grown by 40 percent in the last year and is still growing. Bobcat’s investment in both people and facility illustrate our level of commitment to growing Bobcat’s presence in this important market.”
More than 180 employees work at the Buford location — a significant increase since 2022. Opportunities for employment are available in product support, sales administration and product and parts areas.
Shultz + Associates Architects supported the architecture plans, while Omega Construction served as the general contractor of the facility renovations.
In addition to its operations in Buford, Bobcat has an extensive presence throughout the United States, as well as globally.
(All photos courtesy of Bobcat.)
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Smith Erectors of Markle, Ind., is utilizing the reach and versatility of two Link-Belt telescopic cranes — the TCC2500 and the ATC-3275 — for construction of a new 700,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and distribution facility. The facility is for Diamond Pet Foods and represents a $259 million investment in a facility in Rushville, Ind.
Construction is set for completion by the end of 2024.
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Smith Erectors is utilizing the long reach of the TCC-2500 for placement of roof panels of the 600-by-1,200-ft. distribution center. To accomplish roof panel placement of the entire 700,000-sq.-ft. project, Smith Erectors has fitted the TCC2500 with one or both lattice fly extensions (depending on the radius requirement) when erecting the fly to give the TCC-2500 the greatest reach possible.
By inserting one or both 25-ft. lattice fly extensions, the TCC-2500 is able to place panels up to a 260-ft. radius by traveling up and down the 600-ft. length of the building.
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Smith Erectors has broken the roof schedule into three sections, giving the TCC-2500 three locations to work from: both 600-ft. lengths of the building and the middle of the building.
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The ATC-3275 placed most of the initial steel structure of the facility. Each bay, roughly 60 ft. wide, is lifted into place and weighs approximately 60,000 lbs.
“These are both just handy cranes for this kind of work. The computers both set up easily — You can set your limits easily — especially when working with roof obstructions,” Moore said.
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How to Choose the Right Tooling for Your Upcoming Auger Boring Crossing
Tooling choice is a key decision when planning an upcoming auger boring crossing. With a plethora of varying ground conditions, and multiple different styles of cutting heads, how does one make the right choice? Barbco breaks it down.
Dirt
“Dirt” can be broken down into many different things. As true as it is, we generally describe dirt as “ground most commonly dug with a backhoe tooth bucket”.
When encountering dirt, you must make one of two distinctions — is the ground stable or unstable? Stable dirt, like “dense clay,”is generally dealt with by using a backhoe style tooth, cutting head. This style head will cut, and pull the “cuttings” back into the auger the fastest. This slight pull effect significantly helps reduce head bawling, in which the ground material is sticky enough to retain itself onto the face of the cutting head. Head bawling increases down hole torque, and can significantly reduce overall production.
Unstable dirt can mean that there is high sand content present in the ground formation, which resists the ground from being fully bonded. When encountering unstable formations, it is important to evaluate the ground water content in the bore path. If there is no ground water, a good choice of head is a 3 or 4-bank dirt head. With the standard head having two banks, an additional bank or two, creates extra surface area on the cutting face of the head, and decreases the size of the entry points for the cuttings.
If low groundwater or controlled groundwater (dewatering in place) is encountered while in unstable ground, a sand head is the most limiting cutting head for auger boring. A sand head has the smallest entry point to cutting surface area ratio, of all cutting heads available.
Glacial Till
Glacial till can be a very challenging ground condition to encounter. Glacial till is generally described as dirt, sand, cobble and boulder, combined in varying amounts. The vast possibilities and inconsistencies of this ground condition is what makes glacial till such a challenge.
Considering all the different mixtures of this ground, using a versatile cutting head is the answer.
An appropriate choice of cutting head in this ground condition is a 3-bank DT87, or as Barbco calls them, Sharkteeth, style cutting head. The reason this style of head is a good choice is due to its adaptability. A shark-tooth head can handle consistent dirt, sand or other displaceable ground just fine, all while being able to cut rock. Additionally the sharktooth head provides a stronger “tooth support”, which allows these heads to handle sudden impact, like intermittent cobbles, better than any of its standard counterparts.
Although these heads are very versatile, this comfortability should never supersede the decision to stop, pull augers and address an ever evolving down hole environment, when casing size and permits allow. This decision can be the difference between a successful or unsuccessful trenchless crossing.
Rock
Rock is a ground condition that strikes many people as being difficult or something to shy away from. Fortunately,
by asking ourselves some simple questions, we can deal with rock easier than you think.
Some main rock attributes to asses are density (psi) and RQD (Rock Quality Designation).
The best way to analyze rock is to collect a sample and send it to a geological bioengineer. But if time is pressing, the big question is, can you dig it? If a backhoe bucket can scratch, fracture and dig the formation, then most standard rock heads will perform sufficiently in this type of softer formation.
If the rock formation can not be scratched or fractured by a bucket, can a hammer attachment handle the formation or is blasting required? In the case of a hammer attachment being able to fracture the rock formation sufficiently, and the rock is solid and consistent throughout the bore path, there are two options in the more serious class of rock: retractable roller-cone heads and disc-cutter heads.
Disc-cutter heads have been a staple in the industry when it comes to some of the hardest rock bores accomplished over time. While roller-cone heads have not been known to handle the hardest of rock as effectively as a disc-cutters, the roller-cone head is able to be retracted out of the casing, unlike a disc-cutter head which is welded to the front or lead casing. This major design difference plays a big role in the decision making process, especially in an industry where resourcefulness is key.
Non-Consistent Rock
Non-consistent rock can be encountered due to depth of bore, where the bore path is not fully engaged into the solid rock formation. Barbco calls this type of rock formation a “split-face,”or mixed ground condition.
Another non-consistent rock formation is created by weathering. “Weathered rock” is generally softer than its original state, and can be dealt with by utilizing a variety of standard rock heads. However, generally a roller-cone head will be most productive in this ground condition.
If the split-face ground condition is encountered, it’s typically the most challenging of all ground conditions. When the cutting face is split with rock and dirt, the chances of torque up’s from sudden head impact is heightened. In this type of ground condition, an ample choice of cutting head is the roller-cone head.
Being the most versatile head, the roller-cones can handle rock, cobble, boulder and dirt split-faces. Additionally, the roller-cone heads are based on bearing supported cones. The bearings allow this head to roll through the sudden impacts that a standard head could hang up on.
Most important to note, the ability to stop, pull augers and address the down hole conditions, are not forfeited with a retractable roller-cone head, Barbco said.
Trenchless crossings are an ever evolving environment where sometimes there is no perfect tool for the job. Ground formations can vary so aggressively that it is impossible to have one specific cutting head for any ground condition. Due to this reality, the best way to approach these choices is to narrow down which cutting head provides you with the most versatility in your specific ground condition, and always be prepared to pull auger, before you put yourself and your equipment into an unexpected situation.
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Five-Year Project I-69 Finish Line Comes in On Time, Budget
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Crews have completed the last few miles of I-69 that connects to I-465 and adding an additional travel lane on a 6-mi. stretch on westbound I-465. An additional travel lane also was added on the eastbound portions of I-465 last year.
“The big milestone this year is when we complete and open the I465/I-69 interchange,” Miller said.
The project was originally slated for completion in 2027, but a funding boost from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Road Plan shaved three years off the schedule. In late 2019, INDOT published a map detailing the five construction projects to complete the work. Less than six months later, COVID brought the country to a near standstill. But crews on the Finish Line project worked on.
“I want to just highlight the fact that in 2019 we laid out a plan and through all the adversity, we’ve been able to achieve all the milestones that we talked about five years ago,” Miller said.
Topping the list of challenges were labor and material shortages.
“The design was pretty much the way we outlined it and designed it back in 2019, so we didn’t have any surprises there,
but just the sheer amount of material availability and staffing availability … When you’re building a brand new interstate and in a very aggressive time frame, that was a real challenge in working with the industry partners in order to make sure that, just because of the sheer
INDOT/I-69 Finish Line photo
Five years after construction began, a $2 billion Indiana interstate project is completed on time and on budget despite a few unexpected hurdles.
importance of this segment, that we’re able to deliver.”
INDOT and the project partners were able to overcome those challenges largely through working together, Miller said.
“We really had a lot of partnering opportunities where INDOT
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Next up on major I-69 projects is a joint effort between Indiana and Kentucky, the I-69 Ohio River Crossing in southern Indiana in the Evansville area. Kentucky began construction on the first segment in 2022. Construction on the fourlane bridge is scheduled to begin in 2027 with completion set for 2031.
By the Numbers (courtesy of INDOT):
• More than 26 mi. of new interstate highway constructed as part of I-69 Finish Line.
• More than 35 new lane mi. of local access roads will be built.
• I-69 Finish Line includes 39 new bridges and 35 existing bridges rehabilitated or replaced.
• I-69 Finish Line eliminates 14 traffic signals, leading to a faster and more efficient commute.
• The project includes 14 new overpasses and underpasses.
• Crews will lay more than 3 million sq. yds. of new pavement. That would equate to pavement covering about 469 football fields.
• Enough dirt and stone will be excavated and moved to fill Bankers Life Fieldhouse more than 20 times. That’s nearly 3 million pickup truck loads.
• Noise barriers are proposed at several locations along I-465 and the new I-69. CEG
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INDOT and the project partners were able to overcome challenges largely through working together.
Crews have completed the last few miles of I-69 that connects to I-465 and adding an additional travel lane on a 6-mi. stretch on westbound I-465.
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Jenny Products Offers 60-Gal. Air Compressor
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The G5A-60V provides 27.8 CFM at 125 psi through an American-made cast-iron compressor pump. The pump offers a splash lubrication system using Jenny “Ultimate Blue” synthetic compressor oil. An oversized flywheel and a directional air shroud further
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For maximum durability, the G5A60V offers a heavy-duty, totally enclosed belt guard, as well as protectively mounted grease fittings, a large canister intake filter with replaceable filter elements and thermal overload motor protection. Other standard features include a manual tank drain, pressure relief safety valve, powdercoated tank finish, magnetic starter and special unloader valves for easier motor startup.
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Cat Advances Hydrogen Program By Adding New CG260
Caterpillar Inc. announced that the company has added Cat CG260 gas generator sets to its portfolio of commercially available power solutions capable of running on hydrogen fuel.
Now available at global Cat dealers for 50 or 60 Hz applications, the 12- and 16-cylinder versions of the Cat CG260 are approved to operate on gas containing up to 25 percent hydrogen by volume. The CG260 provides up to 4.5 MW of electric power for continuous, prime and load management requirements.
Additionally, Caterpillar offers retrofit kits to update CG260 generator sets already installed with these same hydrogen capabilities.
With the latest addition, Caterpillar now offers a gas generator set portfolio ranging from 400 kW to 4.5 MW offering hydrogen blending opportunities through factoryinstalled hardware and retrofit kits for the CG132B, CG170B, CG260 and G3500H platforms.
“The movement toward lower carbon solutions for power generation is accelerating,” said Melissa Busen, vice president of Caterpillar Large Electric Power.
“Caterpillar is positioned today with a large and growing lineup of technologies to help
customers integrate hydrogen-fueled sys tems into their power strategies.”
CaterpillarÊs Proficiency in Hydrogen-Fueled Power Solutions
Caterpillar has extensive expertise in hydrogen-fueled power technologies that minimize impacts on maintenance costs and schedules, availability and operations.
Since 2022, Caterpillar has offered demonstrator Cat G3516 gas generator sets capable of operating on 100 percent hydrogen. Recommended for locations with an abundant supply of hydrogen fuel, they are available with a maximum rating of 1000 kW for 50 Hz or 60 Hz continuous applications.
cell. Backed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the demonstration is supported and partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the H2@Scale initiative.
Caterpillar photo Now available at global Cat dealers for 50 or 60 Hz applications, the 12- and 16-cylinder versions of the Cat CG260 are approved to operate on gas containing up to 25 percent hydrogen by volume.
currently operating on blended gas with up to 80 percent hydrogen.
Caterpillar recently announced the success of its collaboration with Microsoft and Ballard Power Systems to demonstrate the viability of using large-format hydrogen fuel cells to supply reliable backup power for data centers. The project simulated a 48-hour backup power event at Microsoft’s data center in Cheyenne, Wyo., using two Cat Power Grid Stabilization (PGS) 1260 battery energy storage systems and a 1.5 MW hydrogen
Additionally, Caterpillar is collaborating with District Energy St. Paul to demonstrate a 2.0 MW combined heat and power (CHP) system fueled by various combinations of hydrogen and natural gas. The project is supported and partially funded by the DOE, and it is backed by the NREL.
These initiatives build on Caterpillar’s 35 years of enterprise experience in hydrogen fuels, supporting numerous power generation projects across multiple end industries
Beyond the company’s hydrogen power solutions, Caterpillar actively contributes to a reduced-carbon future through continued investments in new products, technologies and services. These include Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) software solutions for monitoring, managing, and monetizing on-site energy assets; a full hybrid energy solutions technology suite; Cat combined heat and power (CHP) systems and combined cooling, heat and power (CCHP) systems; support for hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), biodiesel, and blended fuel products; and solutions expertise in landfill gas, biogas, and other waste-to-energy applications. For more information, visit cat.com/hydrogen.
Atlas Copco Unveils X-Air⁺ 1200-40 Portable Air Compressor
Atlas Copco has announced the launch of its X-Air⁺ 1200-40, the newest member of its DrillAir portfolio.
This brand-new portable air compressor is designed to revolutionize deep drilling applications by offering faster drilling and a notably reduced carbon footprint, the manufacturer said.
“The X-Air⁺ 1200-40 represents a bold leap in our commitment to offering innovative compressed air solutions that benefit both our customers and the planet alike,” said Leslie Van Mulders, product marketing manager of Large Air, from the Portable Air Division. “With enhanced performance capabilities, this 40 bar compressor is our most efficient DrillAir compressor, not only in operating speed but also in fuel efficiency.”
Enhanced Drilling Performance, Efficiency
Engineered with precision, the X-Air⁺ 1200-40 achieves at least a 10 percent enhancement in performance metrics over prior models. This enhancement helps users achieve significant savings in fuel and operational costs, while simultaneously reducing the environmental footprint of their activities, according to the manufacturer.
ing overburden drilling, as well as enabling the same compressor to be used for both geothermal and foundation drilling) and will automatically resume when air is required. The advancements in the XAir⁺ 1200-40 not only ensure faster, deeper and cleaner drilling but also offer an average fuel saving of 11 percent over the total drill cycle, marking a significant step forward in efficiency and environmental responsibility.
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Additionally, the X-Air⁺ 1200-40 comes equipped with new robust oil filters utilizing the latest fiber technology, ensuring optimal oil quality under higher pressures. Enhanced with a new array of sensors, this smart machine offers even more accurate remote monitoring and warnings, further improving operational efficiency and reliability.
The X-Air⁺ 1200-40 surpasses Atlas Copco’s previous flagship drilling compressor, the Y35. The model boasts 15 percent more pressure and a 20 percent increase in drilling speed compared to the Y35. It features a new high-pressure element — to withstand even more tough operational conditions — and is protected by software that ensures longer lifetime and durability. The new unit also introduces a hammer
protection functionality, allowing users to limit the flow to ideal hammer settings or unleash the full power of DrillAir as needed.
A new “pressure optimizer” function automatically reduces fuel consumption when the machine is not delivering air to the drill, potentially saving customers up to 20 percent during “no load” times. When no air discharge is detected, the pressure will drop to 22 bar and 16 bar for XPR (Atlas Copco’s XPR technology extends the working pressure range downwards, preventing soil cavitation dur-
Engineered for durability and versatility, the XAir⁺ 1200-40 is ideal for a wide range of industries such as construction, mining and energy. It is specifically designed to tackle the most challenging applications, including ground engineering, water well and geothermal drilling, and pipeline pressure testing.
The X-Air⁺ 1200-40 model aims to set new industry standard in deep drilling applications, enhancing productivity, reducing costs and minimizing environmental impact.
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Atlas Copco’s portable X-Air+ 1200-40 air compressor
A comprehensive employee safety training program should start with the proper use of equipment, hazard recognition and emergency procedures.
Regular safety audits and inspections can help identify hazards before they cause harm, said GTL.
“By addressing these issues proactively, firms can maintain a safer work environment and demonstrate their commitment to safety to insurers.”
So can ensuring that all workers use appropriate PPE such as helmets, gloves and safety glasses.
Not only do PPEs reduce the severity of injury, but they demonstrate a proactive approach to risk management, believes GTL.
The construction company advises contractors to promoting a culture of safety. The culture should make every employee understand their role in maintaining a safe work environment that can lead to fewer accidents and injuries.
“This culture should be supported by management and include regular safety meetings and open communication about safety concerns.”
The Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is a crucial metric used by insurance companies to determine workers’ compensation premiums.
GTL explained that the rate is a numerical representation of a company’s past injury claims compared to the injury average.
An EMR of 1.0 is considered average; below 1.0 indicates a better-than-average record. And an EMR above 1.0 means a worse-than-average safety record.
The EMR is calculated over a three-year period and considers the number of claims, their severity and the industry average, said GTL in a company blog.
“The EMR directly affects the cost of workers’ compensation insurance,” according to the blog. “A lower EMR results in lower premiums, as it indicates a lower risk of future claims. Conversely, a higher EMR leads to higher premiums.”
Contractors can improve EMR by implementing robust safety programs, promptly addressing hazards and effectively managing claims.
“Reducing the frequency and severity of workplace injuries will lead to lower EMR over time,” said the construction company.
Controlling Insurance Rates
The topic of contractor-controlled insurance packages was discussed at a 2023 International Risk Management Institute conference.
These packages can be structured to produce premium discounts when fewer claims are filed, according to risk management
experts.
Writing for Insurance Journal, William Rabb said insurers are hands-off a lot of the time when it comes to advising their contractor clients.
“To a large degree, workers’ compensation and commercial liability insurers leave it mostly to contractors to vet their operations for safety,” wrote Rabb.
“It’s usually not until after the fact, after something happens,” said TJ Lyons, a safety consultant who spoke at the construction risk conference
Contractors across the country are overlooking crucial changes in safety practices, said Lyons.
In fact, Rabb noted that unsafe practices in the United States contribute to approximately 2,000 construction worker fatalities each
Lyons believes the best way to foster safer job sites is to adopt best practices and insist on their consistent use. He thinks best practices and safer equipment should be part of any contracts between contractor and subcontractors.
Safety innovations should be built into a project at the design stage, said Lyons adding that safety folks are rarely involved at this point.
A strategic approach to improved safety and lower EMR needs management commitment, employee engagement and continuous improvement, believes GTL.
Start by developing a comprehensive safety program, suggests the company. “A well-structured program should include clear policies and procedures.”
A solid program also means regular training sessions and a system for reporting and addressing safety concerns.
“This program should be reviewed and updated regularly to incorporate new safety standards and best practices,” said GTL.
Involving employees can raise their commitment to a safe work environment, said GTL.
Safety committees, suggestion programs and recognition of safe behavior can engage employees.
Identify patterns and areas of needed improvement by tracking and analyzing detailed records of safety incidents. With this information, targeted interventions that reduce the risk of future incidents can be developed, said GTL.
Modern safety technology as well as effective injury management and return-towork programs can reduce the impact of incidents on EMR.
“Investing in safety and reducing the EMR can lead to significant financial benefits for construction firms,” said GTL, offering points to keep in mind:
A lower EMR results in lower workers’ comp premiums, leading to substantial cost savings over time. Companies with strong safety records and lower insurance costs can offer more competitive bids on projects, increasing their chances of winning contracts. A safe work environment leads to higher employee morale and retention, reducing turnover costs and increasing productivity. Fewer accidents and injuries reduce the risk of legal action and regulatory fines, leading to further cost savings. A strong commitment to safety enhances a company’s reputation, making it more attractive to clients, partners, and potential employees.
American construction contractors could easily adopt safety products and best practices they’re currently overlooking, he said. Simple steps include getting rid of ladders on construction sites. “Falls from ladders are a leading cause of serious injuries and injury claims,” said Lyons.
He believes only mechanized lifts should be used on job sites, and stilts, currently illegal in some states, should be banned for risk of injury from falls.
Safety managers and site supervisors should prevent the use of heavy equipment in blind spots.
“Some cranes and boom trucks have the lift arm at a resting position to the side of the driver compartment, blocking the lateral view,” said Lyons.
Electrical panels should readily indicate if, and when, they are energized instead of forcing a worker to open the panel to check. Lyons said some units are designed with
Adobe Stock photo Contractors and insurance providers must work together to reduce jobsite safety risks and lower premiums. Adobe Stock photo
ALL ABOUT THE WORK
Father Plans to Hand Business, Wisdom to His Children
“We’ve talked to them about it,” Kristie said. “That ‘Someday, when you’re old enough, if you want to do this, we’ll pass it down to you.’”
The boys, ages 9 and 11, have expressed early interest in the industry. Vince hopes to raise them around it as his dad did with him, imparting the same lessons — and then some.
“Whatever you want in life, it’s about put ting your mind to it,” said Vince, who started his company in 1998. “I hope my boys learn from everything I’ve done in life, to let them accomplish their goals even faster.”
Vince started his career alongside his dad. By the time Mike Lallo retired, Vince had established his own company.
Lallo Pipeline specializes in sewer, water and drain work — often for repeat cus tomers. The company frequently has a dozen-plus projects in progress. Employees all go through a training program to ensure that they operate equipment with as much care as Mike Lallo taught Vince.
Whether Vince and Kristie’s sons will participate in Lallo Pipeline’s training program remains to be seen. The family also includes their daughters, who he said may one day field the administrative work and project management.
“I hope they have interest in the company as they get older and go through school,” Vince said. “I won’t push them either way — only if they want to do it. They’ll have our support and encouragement.”
Lallo Pipeline is still growing. But Vince, now 47, said he’s already envisioning his next gig — and his next bosses.
“My dream is to hand the company over to our kids,” he said. “And I’ll turn into an
employee.”
Racing, Working Together
Life comes at you fast in the Salinas family. Mike Salinas, founder of Valley Recycling Services, recently made history at his other gig: professional racer in the National Hot Rod Association. The 63-yearold last fall became the first driver in NHRA history to go 300 mph on a 1/8-mile track.
Two of Mike’s daughters, Jasmine and Jianna Salinas, race in the NHRA as well. Now, he’s readying all four of his daughters to lead his team at Valley Recycling Services.
“We’re all trying to bring the next generation up, and all my girls are involved very heavily,” he said.
The company sorts materials from commercial and residential sources at its facility in San Jose, California. With 100 employees and more than 150 pieces of equipment, it’s a large operation. But it’s one he’s confident his kids can handle.
“They’re used to doing things that people don’t think they would be able to do.”
(This article originally appeared in the Summer 2024 edition of Onward Magazine, a custom publication of DEVELON. All photos courtesy of DEVELON.)
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Liebherr has acquired more than 570,000 sq. yds. of land in the state of Mississippi with plans to invest in a new logistics distribution center for spare parts to serve its customers in North and South America.
In addition, the company intends to establish a campus on the site, where various business units from different product segments of the company will operate in the future. Liebherr aims to create around 180 new jobs in the region.
On its new site in the Hive Business Park in Tupelo, Liebherr plans to expand its logistics network for the North and South American continents with a modern spare parts logistics center, thereby strengthening its presence in the American market. The continental warehouse of Liebherr-Logistics GmbH will handle logistics and service operations, such as warehousing, distribution, value-added services — pre-assembly, kitting, repackaging — as well as customs and export services. With the establishment of the new logistics center in the United States, Liebherr aims to create around 180 new jobs in the region.
As the internal logistics service provider of the Liebherr Group, Liebherr-Logistics GmbH operates spare parts logistics for a number of different Liebherr production companies. With a staff of more than 430 employees, Liebherr-Logistics GmbH provides logistics services for the product segments earthmoving machinery, components, concrete technology, tower cranes and maritime cranes, thus serving over 70 Liebherr Sales and Service Companies worldwide with more than 20 different product lines.
Since 2015, Liebherr-Logistics GmbH has been supplying its markets from Oberopfingen in southern Germany. In 2023, a second distribution warehouse was opened in Born, the Netherlands, to be closer to customers in northern and western
Liebherr photo The Liebherr-Logistics GmbH in Oberopfingen serves the sales and service of the Liebherr Group worldwide.
Europe. Now, another logistics site is being added in Tupelo, Miss.
Further Investments
In addition to the continental logistics centre, the Liebherr Group plans to establish additional facilities for various Liebherr companies and offer additional services on the acquired site in the future. The Liebherr Group plans to invest more than $200 million for the development of the future campus.
The planned buildings will be used to render services and produce innovative products, meeting the highest technological standards. This underscores the family-owned company's commitment to working on solutions for the future in the field of product development, and building and strengthening longterm partnerships.
In the long run, Liebherr plans to create over 300 new jobs on the campus.
Terex Utilities Donates, Plants Trees in South Dakota Park, Watertown Facility
The Terex Utilities Sustainability Committee recently donated a mix of trees to Codington County Memorial Park in South Dakota, and planted spruce trees on the grounds at the Terex Utilities facility in Watertown, S.D. This initiative underscores Terex’s dedication to enhance local ecosystems and support community green spaces as part of its commitment to sustainability, community engagement and biodiversity initiatives.
Terex Utilities also impacts the planet in a positive way through its sustainable solutions. Terex has introduced several green solutions to the electric utility market through the years — most recently the HyPower SmartPTO by Viatec and the All-Electric Bucket Truck. These products allow operation of the aerial device without idling the truck engine and they provide utility companies with solutions to meet their carbon emissions reduction goals.
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LaGasse Teams With Inventors to Make Ideas Into Reality
LaGasse Machine & Fabrication, manufacturers of the Harder Dump Box Spreader, is headquartered in Lyons, N.Y., a small town just south of Lake Ontario.
With its roots as a fabrication facility, LaGasse was originally founded by Cliff LaGasse, who made his mark as a master craftsman in the fabrication industry building specialty equipment. In 1983, Cliff turned the company over to his son, Dan, who expanded the company into a solid engineering and manufacturing company. But, perhaps most importantly, Dan led the way for LaGasse to become the manufacturing and marketing company for the Harder Dump Box Spreader.
As LaGasse continued to grow over the years, Dan also began pushing LaGasse into the agricultural industry where the company developed its own branded ag equipment, leading to the creations of LaGasse Ag Equipment. LaGasse Ag Equipment manufactures its own orchard equipment (bin trailers, hedgers, tree planters, remote tractor steer capabilities, maintenance trailers) and also are dealers for various brands of sprayers, automated picking platforms, root
pruners, crop equipment, chemicals and bins. Inside the core business, LaGasse also works very closely with the local municipalities on truck repairs and custom fabrication work.
The Harder Dump Box Spreader was invented by a highway superintendent for highway superintendents. It is named for its inventor, Kenneth A. Harder, who envisioned and created the spreader as he served as highway superintendent of the town of Arcadia, N.Y.
Being a true innovator, Harder made a declaration one night as he watched the dump boxes from town trucks being removed to mount V-box sanders. According to his son, he asserted, “There has to be a better way!”
Harder drew his ideas on napkins at the local coffee shop and teamed up with a
metal-fabrication business to make his dreams a reality, ultimately leading to the Harder Dump Box Spreader being patented in the United States and Canada in 1984.
David K. Harder entrusted LaGasse Works (now LaGasse Machine & Fabrication) with the manufacture of his father’s legacy product, which over time has made many improvements and remains today a much sought-after spreader.
The concept behind the Harder Dump Box Spreader was to develop a product for municipalities and other snow and ice removing companies that would eliminate the need for municipalities to go through the burdensome task of removing the dump bodies from their fleet of trucks and replacing those bodies with V-box or hopper spreaders for the application of salt and sand.
Kaye Gansz, president of the LaGasse Group of Companies
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Harder Dump Box Spreaders Put N.Y.’s LaGasse On Map
The concept at its core was simple: why not add an accessory to a traditional municipal truck’s dump box that would allow the dump box to double as a sand and salt trailer? The end result was a conveyor that can slide in/out of the tailgate of the truck’s dump body and extend the length of the truck. Outside of the tailgate, connected to the conveyor, is the material spreading system, which is secured with a single pin and contains the necessary hydraulic system of hoses to make the entire spreading system operational from inside the cab of the truck.
Besides the convenience of only needing a single truck body for year around truck utilization, according to the company, the Harder Dump Box Spreader has several other advantages:
• The Harder system is designed with a low center of gravity, unlike unstable V-box spreaders.
• All normal maintenance procedures are done at ground level, which is much safer for truck operators.
• The Harder Dump Box Spreader has been engineered and designed to withstand the rigors of year-round municipal use. It features heavy-duty pintle chains, 2-in.
diameter shafts with cast iron sprockets and a cast iron gear box. All fasteners are made from stainless steel to protect from the corrosive effects of sale. The dual auger version hosts two solid augers made of 304 stainless and is dual counter rotating.
• To give wide distribution. the spinner disc has a 20-in. diameter and is manufactured from urethane.
• When using the dump box equipped with the Harder Dump Box Spreader you are carrying a significantly larger load than when utilizing a V-spreader. The typical municipal dump body has an 18-ton capacity versus a 14-ton capacity in the V-box, thus reducing the number of return trips to the salt pile, hence saving labor, fuel and wear and tear on your truck.
• The spreader’s compact design reduces the amount of storage space needed for equipment during summer storage. The spreaders are stackable to save space.
• The Harder system is economically priced, allowing a highway department to purchase extra units as backup, if needed.
• There are four standard models; however, LaGasse can customize a spreader to any size that is needed.
• One of the key features of the Harder is that you can “bump” the load when you return to the barn. This means that all that needs to be done is chain the tailgate and lift the box (with the spreader in it) and the material will come out. No shoveling is needed.
Harder spreaders are stackable, taking up very little storage space.
An installation for the town of Lyons, N.Y. Note that the conveying system is fed through a customized opening in the truck’s tailgate.
Kaye Gansz with the LaGasse orchard trimmer, a product offered by the LaGasse Agricultural Division.
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LaGasse Plans to Expand Market for Harder Spreader
• The Harder Dump Box Spreader can be taken in/out of the truck body within 15 minutes.
New in 2023, LaGasse developed a dual auger model which fits in the same footprint as the chain model. The dual auger system is ideal for adding/mixing materials and liquid within the truck body to create a slurry to distribute onto the roads. The dual auger also helps to break up material in the truck box. Each auger is 7 in., 304 stainless and dual counter rotating — this makes for an extremely heavy-duty auger system.
The design team at LaGasse understands that everyone has their own preferences when it comes to product design. Therefore, the Harder Dump Box Spreader is available in 304 stainless steel and powder-coated carbon steel.
The existing truck body can be easily converted to a Harder system by purchasing a Harder tailgate kit. The tailgate kit provides an easy opening for the spreader to slide through and into the dump box floor, according to the company. Kits are available in two configurations and fabricated in prime-painted carbon steel, 304 stainless steel or aluminum.
Between 1983 and today, the company has grown and prospered with the Harder Dump Box Spreader serving as a very important part of the company’s growth. In 2019, Kaye Stone-Gansz and her husband, Ross Gansz, purchased the LaGasse Group of Companies. Kaye, who serves as the company’s president, grew up on a familyowned crop farm which also had a retail sales and service business in upstate New York.
According to Kaye, “Growing up working on the farm and in the family retail/service business is where I developed an inter-
est in the area of fabrication and engineering. I was always trying to help invent new ideas or fabricate new pieces of equipment to improve the farm’s efficiency. I left the family businesses to get my college degree at RIT in Rochester, N.Y., where I received my engineering degree.”
Kaye joined the Xerox Corporation in 1986 where she worked in engineering, product development and worldwide service. She retired from Xerox in 2011, and in 2012 purchased a local gravel pit and stone quarry where fabrication continued to be a part of her daily activities.
At LaGasse, Kaye is involved in day-today operations and is responsible for the overall success of the company’s operations. She is actively involved in driving sales, quoting/estimating fabrication and machining projects, and works very closely with her customer base.
According to Kaye, “I spent more than 25 years working at the Xerox Corporation,
where I honed my desire to start my own business in the manufacturing arena. LaGasse is giving me a great opportunity to design and develop and build custom solutions for my own company.”
ratio 304 stainless steel and 304 stainless steel idler assy. We see a great growth potential in adding an electric-powered option, which would also help us in satisfying the needs of converting smaller chassis and dump boxes than what we have typically done today.”
The Gansz’s also are looking at expanding into the contractor market.
“We believe our product can be successfully used for spreading aggregate on the job site, similar to a stone slinger. It would by no means have all of the features of the stone slinger but could be utilized by contractors that want to spread 2-inch minus aggregate over a large area.”
Kaye and Ross Gansz, as any new company owners are looking to expand the Harder Dump Box Spreader into new markets.
“The Harder system has received a great reception from municipalities in New York State, basically our own back yard,” Kaye said. “However, we have barely scratched the surface of getting our message to highway departments outside of New York. We have really started to focus on Massachusetts and the surrounding New England states and have been attending trade shows in that area to get the word out.
“The Harder conveyor has always been hydraulically powered using 5:1 gearbox
As the overall company goes, the Gansz’ also are working to expand LaGasse’s agricultural offerings. Kaye and Ross still have heavy ties to the agricultural industry. They own a 200-acre farm and roadside market, which consists of 50 acres of orchard and 150 acres of crops. This connection to the land gives them valuable knowledge on how to best expand the agricultural division.
In 2023, Kaye and Ross purchased GD Youngs in Sodus, N.Y., another fabrication shop, to expand the company’s overall capacity and portfolio, specifically, getting into sanitary welding and giving them the ability to take on onsite projects.
“Bringing on GD Youngs has expanded the employee base as well as added more capabilities to the products / services LaGasse Machine & Fabrication can offer to the customer. This purchase adds tremendous value to the LaGasse brand.”
For more information, visit www.lagassefab.com. CEG
(All photos courtesy of LaGasse.)
Kinperium Industries Inc. Announces Acquisition of Hiniker Co.
Kinperium Industries Inc. announced the acquisition of Hiniker Company, a wellrespected manufacturer of snow and ice management products and agriculture attachments, effective June 3, 2024.
Hiniker, a trusted name for more than 50 years, demonstrates its commitment to innovation and quality by designing and manufacturing purpose-built products and solutions with the end-user in mind. In the snow and ice management space, it manufactures truck and skid steer snowplows, and salt and sand spreaders that
increase operators’ efficiency. In the agriculture space, it manufactures cultivators, shredders, cover crop seeders and other products that help farmers increase their productivity and output.
Kinperium Industries is a family office that invests in longterm, sustainable businesses and provides investment and intellectual capital to support portfolio companies. Kinperium believes that Hiniker is a strong addition to its portfolio due to the strength of Hiniker’s brand and reputation, innovative product catalog and synergies with other Kinperium
platform companies and their sales channels.
Kinperium Industries has experience and expertise in operations, engineering, finance, sales and marketing, and talent management in the manufacturing sector. Its portfolio includes three other major, market-leading manufacturing businesses with 15 locations across North America.
Randy Powell, CEO of United Rotary Brush, another company in the Kinperium Industries portfolio which designs and manufactures rotary brooms for airport, street sweeper and road construc-
tion markets, will join Hiniker’s existing management team. He will lead the company as it focuses on expanding its product line and integrating its products into other Kinperium Industries’ companies and dealer networks while continuing to develop and manufacture innovative products of the highest quality.
“Bringing Hiniker into the Kinperium family continues our strategy of servicing our airport and road services customers with year-round solutions,” said Powell, “At the same time, Hiniker expands our commit-
ment to the agricultural markets. This acquisition represents a strategic investment in our future, reinforcing our commitment to providing top-tier solutions for customers across our portfolio of companies. Kinperium Industries has strengthened and grown each of our three portfolio companies and we will do the same with Hiniker by building upon its existing strengths while investing in initiatives to ensure the longterm success of the business.”
For more information, visit kinperium.com and hiniker.com.
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Caterpillar Celebrates Technicians With First Global Dealer Technician Challenge
Caterpillar is presenting the first-ever Global Dealer Technician Challenge to celebrate the essential role dealer technicians play in providing an excellent customer service experience.
This challenge, for independent Cat dealers that choose to participate, is designed to showcase how skilled technicians are part of a high-tech, high-impact, high-demand career.
“This hands-on, skills-based competition will test the technicians’ agility, resilience and versatility,” said Caterpillar Global Service Vice President Henry Venneman. “These trained experts are on the front line of support, working to keep machines and engines up and running to help ensure our customers’ critical projects are completed.”
Cat dealers globally are experiencing a growing opportunity for technicians. By the end of 2026, it is estimated that Cat dealers may need to hire more than 44,000 technicians. This competition also is designed to help raise awareness of the opportunities in this career field.
“There are thousands of opportunities available globally for those who are interested in a hands-on career,” said Venneman. “Cat dealers are often looking for individuals who are problem solvers, mechanically inclined and tech savvy.”
The Global Dealer Technician Challenge will take place over a series of regional and semifinal competitions around the world. The top 10 finalists will have the opportunity to compete in the finals in March 2026 at ConExpo-CON/AGG in Las
For more information, visit cat.com/dealertech.
Yoder & Frey Hosts Retirement Sales in Ohio, California
& Frey
On July 26, Yoder & Frey conducted an off-site retirement dispersal sale for the contracting and excavating specialist C.I.R. Inc. in Ohio.
Two sales in one week, each on opposite sides of the United States. Both were off-site dispersal sales, and that is where the similarities between the two auctions end.
On July 26, Yoder & Frey conducted an off-site retirement dispersal sale for the contracting and excavating specialist C.I.R. Inc. in Ohio, followed by a dispersal sale on Aug. 1 at Golden Gate Fields, the Pacific-side racetrack in California that has been an institution of flat racing and bloodstock for over 120 years. This demonstrates the diversity that Yoder & Frey possesses when it comes to appraising, valuing and implementing the disposal of used construction and agricultural machinery.
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The recent off-site retirement dispersal sale conducted by Yoder & Frey on behalf of
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The 607 lots that went under the hammer included excavators, mulchers, pumps, trucks, and smaller tools and ancillary items that one would expect from a company like C.I.R. after nearly 60 years in business.
C.I.R. Inc. in Ohio on July 26 was a resounding success, marking the culmination of 56 years in operation for this retiring family-run contracting business.
Held on-site at the headquarters of C.I.R. Inc., the sale drew a large crowd from an international audience. However, it was buyers from the United States who stole the show, purchasing all but one of the 607 lots for sale.
The lots that went under the hammer included excavators, mulchers, pumps, trucks, and smaller tools and ancillary items that one would expect from a company like C.I.R. after nearly 60 years in business.
A healthy hammer total close to $2 million was achieved when the sale concluded, with a large proportion of bidders buying in person on the day, was reflected in the floor total of $1.3 million. The remainder of the bidding was online, with more than 1,000 registered bidder accounts received prior to the sale.
The recent off-site retirement dispersal sale conducted by Yoder & Frey on behalf of C.I.R. Inc. in Ohio on July 26 was a resounding success, marking the culmination of 56 years in operation for this retiring family-run contracting business.
New first-time registrations of prospective buyers, bidding with Yoder & Frey for the first time, constituted 60 percent of the total registered bidding audience. This unprecedented first-time interest was mainly due to the significant local interest in the sale from the surrounding communities of Ohio. Bidders from 35 countries registered interest in this sale. Successful buyers came from two countries: the United States and Honduras. However, overall bidders came from a truly international audience, including the United States, United Kingdom, South America, Canada, North Africa, central and eastern Europe, and the Caribbean. Bidding activity in the United States was strong in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and the entire eastern seaboard from New York down to Florida, indicating significant local interest.
“This was a very successful sale for C.I.R.
Inc. and for Yoder & Frey, with the results speaking for themselves,” said Mike Thurston, senior vice president, Yoder & Frey, USA. “Hosting an off-site sale of this nature, where we take the whole auction experience to the client, market the sale, and then execute the auction, is something Yoder & Frey excels at.
“Pre-COVID, Yoder & Frey conducted many off-site sales of this nature, and we are pleased to say we are bouncing back to our previous levels and have more off-site sales planned before the end of the year, working with clients at their facilities.”
Prices at this sale were extremely strong. One notable example is a 2005 Peterbilt tractor unit which sold for $119 thousand. A very good crowd attended on the day to see what was available from this well-known, family-owned business in the local area, with many looking to buy.
Yoder & Frey photo Equipment from New Holland was available for bidders to choose from.
Yoder & Frey photo John Deere tractors were lined up and ready for new homes.
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At Golden Gate Fields, nearly 600 lots of specialist equipment used in caring for the artificial Tapeta racing surface, the infrastructure at the racetrack, and the workshops and maintenance equipment, went under the auctioneer’s hammer, with a total sale price of $1.2 million achieved with an online total of $670,000.
“The consignment of goods for sale was extremely well-maintained and in good condition, which attracted many bidders waving their numbers to gain the attention of the auctioneers,” said Thurston. “The sale was upbeat, the client was very happy with the prices achieved, and successful buyers were pleased with the quality of the machines and the prices paid. That is what we strive for at each Yoder & Frey sale.”
Golden Gate Fields
At Golden Gate Fields, nearly 600 lots of specialist equipment used in caring for the artificial Tapeta racing surface, the infrastructure at the racetrack, and the workshops and maintenance equipment, went under the auctioneer’s hammer, with a total sale price of $1.2 million achieved with an online total of $670,000.
Almost 600 approved accounts were registered to bid at this auction, with first-time registered approved bidders totalling more than 60 percent of the bidding audience and dealing with Yoder & Frey for the first time.
“Golden Gate Fields was without a doubt one of the most unique sales for Yoder & Frey in terms of the location we were selling in, being this wonderful oval track that has been the center of racing for over 120 years, and the inventory that we offered to the bidding public,” said Thurston. “This was a new type of client for Yoder & Frey, and as a result, we were introduced to a new buyer base. There was a good, eclectic cross-section of lots on offer, and with Yoder & Frey working closely with Pacific Racing, the management company that had been running Golden Gate Fields, we created a very exciting and intriguing sale. We attracted a
good number of registered bidders on the day, and the prices achieved pleased the customer, presenting us with more opportunities on the West Coast.”
Due to Yoder & Frey’s international reach through its association with its sister company Euro Auctions — Europe’s largest privately-owned auction house and operating auctioneer — bidders from 32 countries registered to bid for this sale, which was quite exceptional considering this was such a specialized auction. The participating countries included the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Cyprus, Romania and Spain. Bidders by state in the United States included the western seaboard, Texas, and in the east, the Ohio and Great Lakes area.
“We plan on three more ‘off site’ sales this year in the same format and aim to establish Yoder & Frey as the go-to for such machinery auctions,” said Thurston. “Our ability to pull together an international buying audience for a sale like this and create the necessary infrastructure to run a sale away from our permanent sites is key.
“Euro Auctions, our sister brand in Europe, the Middle East and Australia, has an exceptional reputation for hosting and delivering these types of disposal sales. We aim to mirror their achievements. Their marketing and global reach at this sale attracted registered bidders from around the world, enabling us to achieve the excellent results presented by this auction.”
Yoder & Frey’s next off-site sale will be the Raynor & Shine, sale in Florida on Sept. 25.
For more information, visit yoderandfrey.com and euroauctions.com.
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Ask Insurers How to Mitigate Risk, Reduce Insurance Premiums
windows on the panel itself; other manufacturers offer light-up devices.
“Don’t use powder-activated fastener systems that contain lead,” he advised. “Put it in the contract — guns with no lead.”
With the nation’s diminishing workforce, drop-arrest hoisting systems should be used.
Better than a rope to lift heavy loads to height, drop-stop load arrestors prevent material and equipment from falling onto workers if the rope is released.
Have systems pre-assembled and delivered. Load electrical cables into conduit offsite and build rebar mats in the shop, saving time in the process, said Lyons.
Looking to Your Provider
Ask your insurer for advice on how to mitigate risk, improve EMR and reduce the cost of insurance premiums.
Many workers comp insurance companies hire third-party vendors for jobsite inspections, said Mordechai Kamenetsky of Kickstand Insurance.
Representatives can inspect a construction site for potential risks, which they then discuss with the contractor in charge of the job site.
“These loss control specialists can pro-
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ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)
AGC Events Calendar:
All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.
• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program
(https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240901/)
Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (1:00 PM) –
Thursday, October 3, 2024 (5:00 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition
(https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 241101/)
Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 (10:00 AM) –
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 (7:00 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)
CLC Leadership Development Conference
The AGC CLC Leadership Development Conference (LDC) is the premier annual event that brings together like-minded leaders from across the nation’s construction industry for professional development and networking.Co-hosted by AGC of America and AGC of Tennessee, this conference provides an opportunity to engage directly with construction profession-
vide employers with recommendations regarding what changes may need to be made,” said Kamenetsky.
In fact, insurers may require certain actions be taken to reduce risk after the loss control inspection is completed, he said.
“Typically, they are going to look for potential issues that could cause harm to workers [and] end up causing workers’ compensation claims in the future.”
You can ask your insurer to work with you by providing you with a list of best practices to follow. The goal is to reduce claims in the future.
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Some insurance providers will require a loss control specialist inspect a construction site for potential risks.
Site visits and loss control surveys are often required by insurance companies as a part of your workers’ compensation policy.
“Those who are happy with their current insurer should strive to make any changes discussed with the inspector,” said Kamenetsky.
He urges contractors not to ignore calls from loss control inspectors. It can be a “huge” mistake.
“It will make it appear to your insurance
als, discuss industry best practices, and develop leadership skills.
DATES: September 11 – 12, 2024
TIME: September 11 (9:00 AM) – September 12 (7:00 PM)
PLACE: Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis 33 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 444-3232
Help Shape the Future of the Industry. Together.
Join in the dialogue with the next generation of leaders in the construction industry. You can develop your leadership skills, enjoy fun networking events and engage in meaningful discussions about industry best practices and how to grow your local Construction Leadership Committee (CLC) group. Explore Downtown Memphis. Welcome to the 2024 Leadership Development Conference at Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis, a boutique hotel nestled within a vibrant downtown neighborhood known for its lauded music venues, historic landmarks, Southern Hospitality, and Memphis-style barbecue.. Perched on the banks of the Mississippi River, the hotel is a short walk to the city’s famed entertainment district and near the South Main district, the University of Memphis, and more!
For more information, contact AGC of America, phone: 703/548-3118 Fax: 703/842-8817
CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM)
CAM SPORTING CLAYS SHOOTOUT
Founded in 1885, the Construction Association of Michigan is the oldest and largest commercial and industrial construction association in North America.
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (EST)
Location: Hunters Creek Club
675 E. Sutton Road, Metamora, Michigan
Join our group of 100 shooters for a full day of networking and a test of your shooting skills! The CAM Sporting Clays has been one of our most popular events since its beginning over thirty years ago. It sells out every year so be sure to register early. The agenda includes Registration from 10 AM to 1 PM. Lunch will be served from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Shoot will begin at 1 PM with a shotgun start concluding with time to socialize and network. During Perch Dinner, awards and prizes will be announced. For more information on this event, contact CAM: (248) 972-1000.
company that you aren’t willing to go through the inspection and make changes,” he said. “Remember, their recommendations are not usually a suggestion. They need to be adhered to if you hope to keep your current workers’ compensation policy.”
If you ignore the calls and e-mails the inspector will be forced to report to the insurer your failure to comply with policy — considered grounds for cancellation.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences https://fsr.osu.edu
Dates: Tuesday, September 17 – Thursday, September 19, 2024
Place: The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences 135 State Route 38 NE London, OH 43140
Phone: 614/292-4278
This is the 62nd Farm Science Review, the 42nd at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center. Ohio State’s 2,100-acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center is located two (2) miles North of London on U.S. Route 40. 2024 Features: Eighteen (18) years of induction into the Farm Science Review Hall of Fame. Ohio Farmer Conversation Awards: Thursday, September 19th at 11:30 AM. Hundreds of demonstration plots and several million dollars’ worth of machinery. 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. 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. Field Demonstrations: Harvesting, strip-tilling, global positioning, planting, manure and tillage demonstrations will take place every day.
For more information: Phone: (614) 292-4278
Email: fsrinfo@osu.edu.
CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM)
2024 Building Connections
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
TIME: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)
LOCATION: 32 Lake Shore Road
The War Memorial Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726
Building Connections is the largest annual gathering of the construction community in SE Michigan, providing a unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction. In conjunction with the CAM, the Executive Committee of Building Connections is pleased to offer this opportunity to network, socialize and support a worthy cause with all members of the industry, from general contractors, subcontractors and developers, to architects, designers, engineers and a
“Although some businesses might feel that insurance companies are overstepping … it’s important to remember that it benefits everyone,” said Kamenetsky.
Business owners don’t want workers injured and insurers don’t want to pay out claims if there are preventable measures that can be taken instead.
He said in some instances, insurance companies might even offer incentives to businesses that take certain actions to reduce risk.
If a business is deemed highrisk for some reason and they don’t remedy the issues, the insurer could increase the cost of the policy or not offer a policy at all.
“Of course, you will also find that loss control inspections end up being good for the employees, as well,” Kamenetsky said.
Working with your insurer by complying with inspections can help to ensure your company is taking action to make the workplace safer, he said.
“This cuts down on injuries, time out of work and claims. Everyone will benefit.” CEG
multitude of vendors. Mixing business with fun is our goal! Enjoy silent auction items, raffle, prize drawings, gourmet food stations, open bar, and, of course, fellowship throughout the evening.
For more information, contact CAM Headquarters: Phone: (248) 972-1000.
NATIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (NTEA) About NTEA
The Work Truck Association was established in 1964. The Work Truck Association represents more than 2,000 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial vehicles, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories.
Commercial Vehicle Market Trends, Forecasts and Insights Dates: September 23 – 24, 2024
Place: Saint John’s Resort 44045 Five Mile Road Plymouth, MI 48170 Phone: (734) 414-0600
The commercial vehicle community will gather in Plymouth, Michigan, when NTEA hosts Executive Leadership Summit at Saint John’s Resort with a full-day program September 24, 2024, and an evening reception September 23, 2024. Program Lineup:
. Work Truck Industry: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Your Company. Engineering the Future: Considerations in Chassis Design for Upfitters and Manufacturers. State of Emissions Regulations in the Work Truck Industry. Strategic Insights into Commercial Vehicle Data and Trends. Work Truck Industry Economic Overview and Market Forecast. Executive Leadership Summit addresses marketplace dynamics currently impacting work truck industry companies. During this event, chassis OEMs, economists, data analysts and industry leaders will share targeted information, including key trends, forecasts and insights. Content is designed to further commercial vehicle industry knowledge, growth and profitability. For more information: Contact NTEA, 37400 Hills Tech Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3414 Toll Free Phone: (800) 441-6832
