THE CAROLINA STATES SUPPLEMENT
17
220
29
52
13
95
85
PKY
1
40 23
64 64 40
77 85
74
85
421
74
264
70
17
220 23 25
26
85 74
85
385
77
40
1 74
95 20
26 25
501
76
17
20
October 7 2009
52
321 78
301 26 17
301
Vol. XXII • No. 20
95 321
17
“The Nation’s Best Read Construction Newspaper… Founded in 1957.” Your Carolina States Connection • Richard McKeon, Charlotte, NC 1-800-288-4234
New Crusher Brings Surprise Business for Concord Firm By Eric Olson CEG CORRESPONDENT
When Michael Frings decided to expand his concrete business to include a stone crushing service, it meant he would have to buy or rent all new equipment. And there was only one place he considered to get the machinery he needed: Stafford Equipment in Charlotte, N.C. Frings has owned Affordable Concrete Service in Concord, N.C., since August 2003 and has proven adept at fulfilling the concrete needs of customers throughout the Charlotte, Lake Norman and upstate South Carolina areas. His jobs have been for residential, commercial and industrial customers. “I do concrete demolitions, stamping and spray-over textures on old concrete that is stained and needs resurfacing, as well as providing regular broom-finished concrete like you would see on a garage floor or in a plant,” he explained. So when he bought a KPI FT4240cc crusher last year from Stafford, he did so simply to augment his handling of old concrete. Little did Frings know that that purchase would greatly expand his business opportunities. “At the time, I didn’t have a source to dispose of waste concrete, so what I did was purchase that machine for my own use to get rid of the waste, but also to generate stone material for other projects,” Frings said. “Over time, as people found out that I had the crusher, I started getting requests to process their materials too.” That led Frings to hire Kevin Dinkins as his crushing manager early this year and open up a whole new side to the business. Interestingly, Dinkins came to Affordable Concrete after working as a salesman for many years with Stafford Equipment. Frings has relied on Dinkins’s expertise with stone crushing and screening machinery to help him in selecting the proper equipment to make that side of the business a success too. Earlier this summer, Frings and Dinkins rented a KPI 2512KT screening plant from Stafford, as well as a pair of Hyundai HL 760-7A wheel loaders (one of which they have subsequently bought), all for a job in Midland, N.C. where they were given the task of screening dirt and crushing the shale in it for use as bedding under a gas pipeline. Dinkins, who began selling construction equipment in 1990, said that all of this machinery was Affordable Concrete’s key to doing the Midland job right. “I have sold this equipment and I know it’s reliable, plus the pricing was very competitive,” he said. “For instance, even before we bought the Hyundai loader, we looked at see CONCRETE page 2
Currently, Affordable Concrete is working on a large, $1 million project in Rock Hill, S.C., where this Kobelco SSK350 with a processor, from Stafford Equipment, is pulverizing the concrete.
Taking time out for a photo (L-R) are Michael Frings, owner, Affordable Concrete; Kevin Dinkins, crushing manager, Affordable Concrete; Cody Centers, Kenny Talley, Terry Irwin, all of Affordable Concrete; Carlos Gomez, of Foremost Pipeline and Chris Jones, Affordable Concrete.
Page 2 • October 7, 2009 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com • North & South Carolina State Supplement • Construction Equipment Guide
Crusher Purchase Leads to Unforeseen Opportunities CONCRETE from page 1
other brands and for the money and the value, we felt the Hyundai couldn't be beat.” Currently, Affordable Concrete is working on another large, $1 million project in Rock Hill, S.C., where they are breaking up old concrete at the site of a derelict Hoescht-Celanese chemical plant and reusing it in a large mixed-use development called The Greens at Rock Hill. “What we are doing there is breaking down the concrete with an 8,000-pound hammer that is on a Kobelco SK210 excavator and then we pulverize it with a processor on a Kobelco SK350,” Frings
Dinkins added that he really likes the KPI FT4240 closed circuit crusher and, as a result, has kept it quite busy since buying it for Affordable Concrete. According to Pat Bentzel, the Stafford sales representative who works with Affordable Concrete, the FT4240 is a stout and versatile piece of equipment. “That machine has a screening deck on it and because it is a closed circuit plant whatever doesn’t get crushed initially goes back into the crusher and is re-crushed,” Bentzel said. “That screening plant allows you to separate and make two different products, like they did in the Midland job, by changing the
(L-R) are Pat Bentzel, Stafford; Kevin Dinkins and Michael Frings, Affordable Concrete; and Jeff Williams, Stafford.
Frings and Dinkins both credit Bentzel, as well as Ricky Williams and Zack Thomas, the Stafford service manager and parts manager, respectively, with being extremely responsive to their needs. Frings also is very happy with the new direction of his company and is proud to offer the new rock screening and crushing service with Dinkins running that end of the business for him. After selling construction
machines for almost 20 years, Dinkins felt the time was right to move over to the side of the business where he actually got to use the equipment. “I wanted to do something different and Michael needed somebody to take the crushing side and run with it and I figured I would give it a shot,” he said. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.cegltd.com.) CEG
Dinkins really likes the KPI FT4240 closed circuit crusher and, as a result, has kept it quite busy since buying it for Affordable Concrete.
explained. “Then, we spread it out with the Hyundai wheel loader and any extra rebar or other foreign material we cut out with a couple of steel hand cut-off saws. Next, we stockpile the concrete with the Hyundai to the crusher area and load it with a Link-Belt 210 excavator equipped with a thumb.” All of that equipment, as well as an Astec conveyor, was bought or rented through Stafford. Affordable Concrete has been on the Rock Hill job since the first week of September, but with more than 200,000 tons (181,436 t) of concrete to process, Dinkins said that they will be working on the project for another six months or so.
screens.” With so much concrete to crush and move, Dinkins feels confident that the KPI crusher and the other equipment will prove to be plenty durable. But, if there is a problem, he knows that Stafford has his back. “If I scream loud, I know Stafford will come running,” he said with a laugh. “I have $1.2 million worth of their equipment on the job and if I didn’t think that they stood behind their products, I wouldn’t have it here. As a matter of fact, I called them at 3 p.m. today about a problem and they showed up by 4:15. We enjoy a very good working relationship with them.”
This Hyundai wheel loader spreads the newly pulverized material. Any extra rebar or other foreign material is cut out with a couple of steel hand cut-off saws.
Construction Equipment Guide • North & South Carolina State Supplement • www.constructionequipmentguide.com • October 7, 2009 • Page 3
SAVE A BUCKET-LOAD! Mini Hydraulic Excavators
Backhoe Loaders
0% APR
FOR 42 MONTHS* ON THESE CAT® MACHINES Skid Steer Loaders
Small Tractors
*Select models at participating dealers. No payments for 6 months for qualified customers Offer Expires October 31, 2009
TAG A CYLINDER 10% OFF
CYLINDER REPAIR Offer Expires December 31, 2009
Contact Your Product Support Representative for Details.
Please call our paint shop for all of your professional paint and refinishing needs ext 3500
1998 320BL, 6CR01906, 6996 Hrs, Hydraulic Thumb ..........................$$45,000
2006 246B, PAT4274, 946 Hrs .................. ....................................................$$18,000
2006 D5GXL, WGB3254, Cab/Air, 3986 Hrs................................................$$52,000
2006 242B, BXM2470, 464 Hrs ................ ....................................................$$17,500
Page 4 • October 7, 2009 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com • North & South Carolina State Supplement • Construction Equipment Guide
Arrow Equipment • The Paving Specialists Cat Pavers Caterpillar Asphalt Pavers continue to lead the industry and meet your demanding job requirements.
Cat CB 534D Our Cat Compactors are designed to help you complete your work more efficiently and productively.
Cat PM-200 Milling Machines With many enhanced features and options, the PM-200 performs controlled full-depth removal of asphalt layers in a single pass and is also capable of concrete removal.
Arrow Equipment has the Cat Machine to Satisfy Your Requirements.
SALES RENTALS
1516 Glendale Drive Greensboro, NC 27406 (336) 294-2326 (800) 451-6819
1233 Bluff Rd Columbia, SC 29201 803/765-2040 866/880-8365
PARTS SERVICE
Versatile LeeBoy pavers, rollers and motor graders give road builders unmatched value and performance.
The Leader in Paving and Road Maintenance Solutions
LeeBoy 785 Motor Grader
Contact Your LeeBoy Dealer for Details
The LeeBoy 8510 conveyor paver is designed for increased production with its 12-inch diameter casted augers, a 7.5-ton receiving hopper with heavy-duty 3/8-inch radius hopper wings. The 8510 is powered by an 87-hp Kubota diesel engine and features the 8-foot to 15-foot Legend Screed System with dual vibrators and the choice of propane or electric heat systems.
VT LeeBoy, Inc. 500 Lincoln County Parkway Ext. Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 704.966.3300 www.leeboy.com
LeeBoy 400 Roller
Construction Equipment Guide • North & South Carolina State Supplement • www.constructionequipmentguide.com • October 7, 2009 • Page 5
www.doughertyequipmentjcb.com
Safety that won’t cost you an arm or a leg
The world’s safest tracked loader at the world’s best value.
Charleston Columbia 9040 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy 115 Windhill Rd. Ladson, SC 29502 Columbia, SC 29203 843-821-8195 803-754-4232
loaders are renowned for their reliability. So take advantage of this great offer and get into the only tracked loader with a door. Your safety could hinge on it.
Florence 2015 North Cashua Dr. Florence, SC 29502 843-665-4700
Greenville 446 Fairforest Way Greenville, SC 29607 864-277-9800
Eligible for new 180T, 190T, and 1110T compact tracked loaders. $5000 cashback option, excludes subsidized retail financing rates. The picture shown may include optional equipment. Offer ends December 31, 2009.
2611
With a JCB, you don’t have to risk injury by climbing in the front window, over large, awkward and potentially lethal attachments. In addition to providing ultimate safety, superb performance and incredible comfort, the JCB skid steers and compact tracked
Page 6 • October 7, 2009 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com • North & South Carolina State Supplement • Construction Equipment Guide
Anderson • Spartanburg • McCormick • Chesterfield • Greenville • York • Johnsonville • Kershaw • Anderson • Spartanburg • McCormick • South•Anderson Carolina... Kershaw • Spartanburg • McCormick • Chesterfield • Greenville • York • Johnsonville • Kershaw •Anderson • Spartanburg • McCormick • Chesterfield • Greenville • York • Johnsonville • Kershaw •Anderson • Spartanburg • McCormick • Chesterfield • Greenville • York • Johnsonville • Kershaw •Anderson • Spartanburg • McCormick • Chesterfield • Greenville • York • Johnsonville • Kershaw •Anderson • Spartanburg • McCormick • Chesterfield • Greenville • York • Johnsonville • Kershaw Anderson • Spartanburg • McCormick • Chesterfield
‘Palmetto State’ Highway Lettings
The South Carolina State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let. These results are from bid tabulations, which are not final results and are subject to change. County: Anderson S.C. File No.: 04.103B. Project: Road work including stimulus project S-1164 (east west connector) from U.S. 76/178 and (Clemson Boulevard) to SC 81 (Greenville Street). Distance: 4.104 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Thrift Development Corp., Seneca, S.C. — $6,818,074. • Palmetto Grading & Drainage Inc., Spartanburg, S.C. — $7,164,708. • Eagle Construction Co. Inc., Newberry, S.C. — $8,023,455. • U.S. Group Inc., Columbia, S.C. — $8,093,211. • Taylor & Murphy Construction Co. Inc., Asheville, N.C. — $8,511,809. • S&S Construction Inc., Anderson, S.C. — $9,449,278. Completion Date: Oct. 31, 2011.
Counties: Georgetown, Horry, Marion and Williamsburg S.C. File Nos.: 22.221001, 26.221001, 34.221001, 45.221001. Project: Road work including 2010 chip seal. Distance: 109.42 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Everett Dykes Grassing Co. Inc., Cochran, Ga. — $1,538,896. • Carnes South Carolina Inc., Gainesville, Ga. — $1,654,384. Completion Date: Oct. 31, 2010. County: Charleston S.C. File No.: 10.038532R1. Project: Widening on SC 162 from SC 174 to U.S. 17. Distance: 12.89 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Banks Construction Co., North Charleston, S.C. — $1,965,979. • Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc., North Charleston, S.C. — $2,168,245. Completion Date: Oct. 31, 2010.
Counties: Greenville, Spartanburg S.C. File Nos.: 23.291001, 42.291001. Project: Road work including 2010 full depth patching. Distance: 52.3 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • F&R Asphalt Inc., Easley, S.C. — $1,498,373. • Ashmore Brothers Inc., Greer, S.C. — $1,531,931. • King Asphalt Inc., Liberty, S.C. — $1,724,261. • Sloan Construction Co. Inc., Duncan, S.C. — $1,788,424. Completion Date: Aug. 31, 2010.
N.C. Construction to Get Lottery Money Some N.C. Road Projects Planned Before Stimulus By Gary D. Robertson
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Gov. Beverly Perdue said that county governments would receive nearly $38 million in lottery funds earmarked for school construction that she held back six months ago to manage the state’s budget woes. The money, generated from profits by the North Carolina Education Lottery, had been intercepted by Perdue along with several hundred million dollars from other dedicated pots of public funds to ensure she could pay state expenses. Perdue ended up having to close a $3.2 billion shortfall for the year ending June 30. “I had to turn over every stone to pay North Carolina’s bills — to pay teachers, to keep schools and other core services running,’’ Perdue said in a statement. Now that the books are closed on last fiscal year, Perdue said there was money left over so she could release the $37.6 million in construction funds to support school districts in all 100 counties, from $3.9 million for Wake
County to $14,052 to Hyde County. Perdue made the announcement at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners in Hickory, where members gave her a rousing applause. The decision is another among others that shows Perdue “is committed to working with counties and really trying to form a partnership with counties,’’ association spokesman Todd McGee said. The delay had forced many counties to look elsewhere for construction funds. In Beaufort County, which is expected to receive $158,092, the holdback forced the county leaders to delay purchases on computer servers and other equipment so it could find money to pay down $33 million in school construction bonds. “We had to make some crucial cut to services in the county,’’ assistant county manager Jim Chrisman said. “The county’s really happy [now] because the state and the governor realized the initial intention of these [lottery] funds to begin with.’’ Perdue took criticism for seizing lot-
tery funds and an additional $50 million from a lottery reserve fund because the General Assembly approved the lottery in 2005 with the understanding the money would go only to education programs. Perdue said during last year’s gubernatorial campaign that she wanted to take extra steps to ensure profits from the North Carolina Education Lottery were spent solely on education. The $50 million reserve has not been returned, Perdue spokesman David Kochman said, but lawmakers reimbursed the Public School Textbook Fund for another $50 million that Perdue decided to take in February when faced with state cash flow problems. Perdue also took money from the state’s “rainy day’’ reserve fund, which had nearly $800 million, to deal with this past year’s shortfall. Perdue’s budget troubles aren’t over. A $19 billion spending plan for this year was signed into law just recently. But her budget office already said it will hold back 5 percent of money allocated to state agencies because of uncertainty of the state’s economy.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) At first, the $13 million repaving of a 10-mi. (16 km) stretch of Interstate 26 in North Carolina wasn’t a stimulus project. Then it was. Now it may not be. The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that the state Transportation Department had planned to use federal interstate aid for the Polk County project before Congress passed the stimulus package. Other work also scheduled before the stimulus are now stimulus projects, including a bridge replacement in Cherokee County. In picking projects already planned, the state is complying with the federal requirement for “shovel-ready’’ projects. DOT officials said money spent on those efforts will free up state funds for other work. State officials tentatively have approved returning the I-26 project to regular funding to avoid going over budget on stimulus money.
V i s i t C E G ’s We b S i t e a t www.constructionequipmentguide.com
Construction Equipment Guide • North & South Carolina State Supplement • www.constructionequipmentguide.com • October 7, 2009 • Page 7
Made in North Carolina...
Teupen Opens U.S. Sales, Service Headquarters in Charlotte Despite the ongoing global economic crisis, Germany-based Teupen, a manufacturer and service provider in height-access technology, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. Teupen invented track-mounted aerial work platforms and its main product line, the “Leo-Series,” is a showpiece of Made-inGermany mechanical engineering, according to the manufacturer. Today, the names “Teupen” and “LEO” are synonymous in Europe with this type of machinery. Teupen’s product line began as a solution for arborists and the tree trimming industry but evolved to address height-access applications in numerous sectors. The company’s lifts are now used to maintain large industrial complexes as well as a variety of building interiors, including atriums. Teupen produces a large variety of work platforms on rubber tracks, including 13 versions of the LEO, which differ in size, engine model and working height. The first in the series, the LEO12T, reaches a working height of 39 ft. (12 m), and the line continues
up to the LEO50GT with a maximum height of 164 ft. (50 m). Due to its weight distribution on rubber tracks, LEO can be driven over all types of sensitive and/or unstable surfaces: sand, lawns, pavement and even wood or natural stone interior flooring, according to the manufacturer. Compared to oversized work platforms often seen on construction sites, Teupen’s LEO is lighter and more compact, providing access to interior spaces where it can be maneuvered precisely to each job location. The LEO23GT, for example, can be driven through a single standard door and reaches a working height of 75 ft. (23 m). Founded in 1977 by Bernd Teupen as a small shop for producing furniture hoists, Teupen quickly expanded into the production of aerial work platforms. In 1987, led by new owner Alfons Thihatmer, Teupen launched a new era with the introduction of the first LEO model. Initially scoffed at by industry press and competitors, track-mounted technology is recognized today throughout the world as a valuable height access
solution. In 2008, NORD Holding Corporation acquired a majority interest in Teupen. This investment ensures continued dynamic growth, especially in expanding Asian markets and the North American market. Exports comprised nearly 80 percent of Teupen’s 2008 sales and were attributable largely to Europe and Asia. In order to meet a North American sales goal of $40 million in coming years, Teupen USA Inc. was founded in early 2009. Roderik Wiedemeier, who began working for Teupen as a business consultant, will direct Teupen USA as President and CEO. The operation starts with a team of 10 new employees and will concentrate on the implementation of sales and service networks in North America. The key task is to build a national distribution network that also provides customers after-sales service. At the same time, Teupen USA will optimize its internal service organization by establishing a fully equipped spare parts center in Charlotte. This will not only improve parts availability but also drastically reduce repair
times. “Charlotte is a location that provides all the factors Teupen needs for further growth,” said Wiedemeier. “Low operating costs, a large and productive workforce, very comprehensive transportation infrastructure and an international airport make Charlotte very attractive for Teupen. I would like to thank the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Charlotte Chamber, who made a huge effort in helping us settle here,” said Wiedemeier. “Our investment and involvement in Charlotte are based on long-term considerations,” said Wiedemeier. “We foresee a time in the not so distant future when we produce LEO’s that bear the ‘Made in North Carolina’ stamp. The city and the entire region are more than suitable for such an undertaking. We are convinced that, with our new U.S. subsidiary, the Teupen Group will build a successful new base of operations.” For more information, call 704/248-9888 or visit www.teupen.com.
Page 8 • October 7, 2009 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com • North & South Carolina State Supplement • Construction Equipment Guide
Bobcat K-Series Compact Track Loaders ®
The New Standard
BOBCAT OF CHARLOTTE Charlotte NC 704/343-9000 BOBCAT OF LENOIR Lenoir, NC 828/758-5506 MCNEELY’S STORE RENTAL & EQUIPMENT Sapphire, NC 828/966-4484 • 800/699-4270 TRIANGLE EQUIPMENT CO. Raleigh, NC 919/596-1995 BOBCAT OF WILMINGTON Wilmington, NC 910/395-2050 BOBCAT OF COLUMBIA Columbia SC 866/933-9996 BOBCAT OF GREENVILLE Piedmont, SC 864/269-3600 BOBCAT OF MYRTLE BEACH Myrtle Beach, SC 843/236-4499 BOBCAT OF SPARTANBURG Spartanburg SC 866/342-9003
“Bobcat” is a registered trademark of Bobcat Company
Authorized Bobcat Dealers