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Flint Equipment Trains on John Deere Tier IV Technology By Mary Reed CEG CORRESPONDENT

An Atlas Copco XAS 750 JD7 T4a Tier IV rotary screw air compressor rolled into Flint Equipment Company’s Grovetown, Ga., branch on Sept. 20, when Atlas Copco representatives and Flint Equipment Company came together for a full day’s training session on the new John Deere Tier IV technology built into the portable air compressor unit. The unit is completely John Deere powered. Since Flint Equipment’s sister company Flint Power Systems of Albany, Ga., is the John Deere engine distributor for the southeast, it was important for Atlas Copco to provide a comprehensive training program for Flint Equipment Company sales Making the trek to Flint Equipment Company’s Grovetown, Ga., branch for a comprehensive training program on the compressor unit are (L-R) Atlas-Copco’s Tim Griffin, project engineer; Mike Shannon, Southeast regional manager; and Eric Massinon, product manager.

The same Atlas Copco XAS 750 JD7 T4a portable air compressor that was on display at ConExpo in Las Vegas was stationed at Augusta Asphalt in Grovetown, Ga., for some “real hour” testing.

and support representatives. Class time for the unit was conducted by Atlas Copco representatives, and concluded with a full walkaround of the machine by project engineer Tim Griffin. “With the support capabilities and knowledge already obtained with products in the field with this same engine and emission technology, this is a great opportunity for us to put this unit into the hands of an experienced dealer like Flint Equipment. It makes our job a whole lot easier since they already have comprehensive knowledge and experience with the John Deere power source,” noted Atlas Copco Regional Manager Mike Shannon. The training program unit was a

production prototype loaner for field testing. One of the first off the product line, it had previously been on display at ConExpo 2011 in Las Vegas. Trying it Out Once it had been completely presented and demonstrated to the Flint Equipment staff, it was delivered to Augusta Asphalt LLC, in Grovetown, Ga., for Atlas Copco and Flint Equipment representatives to monitor its performance and provide engineering staff a detailed evaluation after it had logged substantial hours running at the plant. Highlights of the compressor’s design and operation include: see COMPRESSOR page 2

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After presentations of the Atlas-Copco XAS 750 JC7 T4a at the Grovetown branch facility, Flint Equipment Company delivered the compressor to the Augusta Asphalt plant on a “loaner basis” for additional testing.

Augusta Asphalt ‘Test Drives’ Atlas Copco XAS 750 JD7 COMPRESSOR from page 1

• Meets Tier IVa emission standards that came into force in January 2011, mandating reductions of at least 90 percent of particulates and 50 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions over previously permitted levels • Generates 750 cfm of air at 100 psi • Features a John Deere 200 hp (149 kW) electrically controlled, water-cooled diesel engine with a 78 gal. (295 L) fuel tank • Provides fuel consumption of 8.2 gal. (31 L) per hour at 100 percent load Augusta Asphalt began testing the prototype after Flint Equipment’s salesman Tommy Wilson called them and asked if they would like to try the equipment. It was a natural fit, given Danny Bonnell, one of Augusta Asphalt’s owners, had looked at the compressor at ConExpo in Las Vegas. “They needed to run one in a harsh environment, and that’s how we become involved,” Augusta Asphalt Plant Manager Todd Wyrosdick said. “We ran the compressor for about two weeks on the average of 8 to 12 hours a day. We used it to run the entire plant, the bag house, all of the batchers on the plant and the gate valves. Everything we use is air operated from a stationary compressor unit, and the Atlas-Copco unit replaced it for

testing purposes.” “The machine was well received by Augusta Asphalt and they appreciated it,” recalled Alex McGee, Flint Equipment’s branch manager of Grovetown and Braselton, Ga. “However, it performed over capacity for their purposes and has now been moved to the Center for Disease Control site in Atlanta.” Augusta Asphalt was more than happy with the unit’s performance. “The unit did a great job,” Wyrosdick confirmed, adding “if anyone needs air in large volume this compressor does a wonderful job and would be highly recommended.” About the Companies Augusta Asphalt LLC, specializes in hot and cold mix asphalt and associated equipment ranging from push brooms and joint paper to spray wands and crack filler. The company also serves as a distributor for Neyra Industries sealcoating products. Flint Equipment Company distributes John Deere equipment to clients in the forestry, construction, mining, utility and compaction industries. They also represent Dynapac, Euclid, Hitachi, Euclid, and NorRam products and Eager Beaver Trailers. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

“The unit did a great job. If anyone needs air in large volume this compressor does a wonderful job and would be highly recommended.” Todd Wyrosdick Augusta Asphalt

Discussing future monitoring after completing the Atlas-Copco compressor connection to override the stationary compressor unit at Augusta Asphalt are (L-R) Tony Pringle, Atlas Copco service technician for the Atlas Copco Service Center, Covington, Ga.; Todd Wyrosdick, Augusta Asphalt plant manager; and Eric Massinon, Atlas-Copco product manager.

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Industry Veteran Jeff Conner Joins Talbert Manufacturing “With his extensive knowledge and experience in heavy haul trailer markets, Jeff Conner is well-known and respected throughout our industry. Thus his addition not only benefits Talbert, it also benefits our dealers and customers.” Greg D. Smith Talbert Manufacturing

Jeff Conner will represent Talbert as its area sales manager for the southeast, a territory that comprises Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Conner is a veteran in the sales and marketing of specialized transportation equipment and services with a business scope that includes new trailers, components, modifications and parts and service support. His marketing experience includes dealer management and direct sales, key customer and new product line development, and valuable core research skills supporting entry into new markets and applications. Most recently, Conner was a member of the sales and consulting team of TransMaster Trailers, a division of Master Solutions Inc. Prior to that, Conner served as district sales manager for Liddell Trailers Inc., where he achieved a number-one sales ranking in an eight-state territory focusing on custom multiaxle units. At the same time he developed a new product line for initial entry into the wind energy market. From 1999 to 2005, Conner was the regional sales manager for Fontaine Trailer Company where he managed dealer and direct sales of multiple product lines in the central and southeastern territories. Conner began his career in truck dealer sales and management at Kenworth of Birmingham. Conner looks forward to continuing his career as part of the Talbert organization. “With a history that dates back over seven decades, Talbert is one of the most familiar names in the specialized trailer industry. Known for their innovation and durability across a wide range of products, I have always been impressed with the major impact and role that Talbert plays in the manufacturing of custom transportation equipment,” he said. Talbert is pleased to welcome Conner to its team. “With his extensive knowledge and experience in heavy haul trailer markets, Jeff Conner is wellknown and respected throughout our industry. Thus his addition not only benefits Talbert, it also benefits our dealers and customers,” said Greg D. Smith, vice president of marketing and sales of Talbert Jeff Conner will represent Talbert as its area sales manager for the southeast, a territory that comprises Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Manufacturing. North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. For more information. call 800/348-5232 or visit www.talbertmfg.com.

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ATLANTA (AP) The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced $97 million worth of new projects, including a $30 million widening of the Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta. Other projects announced on Oct. 3 include two cable barrier installations. A cable barrier similar to one installed on Interstate 985 in Hall County several years ago will be placed in the median on Ga. 400 in Dawson and Lumpkin counties. In addition, a center median cable barrier will be placed on 34 mi. (54.7 km) of Interstate Highway 20 in Douglas, Carroll and Haralson counties from State Route 5 to the Alabama state line. The DOT also said it’s awarding a $52 million contract to replace 11.5 mi. (18.5 km) of the concrete surface of Interstate Highway 75 in Dooly County.

ATLANTA (AP) A $4.6 million redesign planned for a busy DeKalb County interchange could become a model for congested roads around Georgia. State Department of Transportation officials have launched a project to improve safety and traffic flow at the Interstate 285 interchange at Ashford Dunwoody Road. The new “diverging diamond interchange” originated in France. It switches traffic from the traditional U.S. model — with driver-side right lanes on the bridge — to driver-side left lanes. It’s only the seventh time the model has been used in the United States and the first time in Georgia. DOT Commissioner Vance Smith said he believes motorists will embrace the style once they become accustomed to it. The project was one of 18 awarded by the state DOT on Aug. 5, totaling more than $34 million.

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‘Peach State’ Highway Project Bids

The Georgia State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let. County: Baker Contract ID: B14081-11-000-0 District: 74405 Location: 15.435 mi. of milling, plant mix resurfacing and shoulder rehabilitation on SR 91 beginning north of CR 51 and extending south of SR 37. (E). Project: M004366. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Reeves Construction Company — $2,733,920 • Oxford Construction Company — $3,074,265 Completion Date: May 31, 2012 County: Baldwin Contract ID: B14023-11-000-0 District: 72206 Location: 0.123 mile of construction of a bridge and approaches on Browns Crossing Rd (CR 69) over Fishing Creek. (E). Project: CSBRG-0006-00(471). Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Tanner Contracting Inc. — $703,794 • Gregory Bridge Company — $708,018 • Rogers Bridge Company Inc. — $784,309 • McCarthy Improvement Company — $791,727 Completion Date: April 30, 2012 County: Bartow Contract ID: B14100-11-000-0 District: 76601 Location: 0.215 mi. of construction of a bridge and approaches on Iron Belt Road (CR 232) over Nancy Creek; also includes construction of a detour bridge. (E). Project: BR000-0003-00(450). Contractors and Bid Amounts: • E. R. Snell Contractor Inc. — $1,359,916 • Sunbelt Structures Inc. — $1,385,834 • C. W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. — $1,466,590 • Rogers Bridge Company Inc. — $1,466,956 • Tidwell Construction Company — $1,481,810 • Southeastern Site Development Inc. — $1,528,009 • Mccarthy Improvement Company — $1,548,020 • G.P.’s Enterprises Inc. — $2,471,949 Completion Date: July 31, 2012 Counties: Clarke and Oconee Contract ID: B14083-11-000-0 District: 71106 Location: 2.871 mi. of milling, plant mix resurfacing and shoulder rehabilitation on SR 15 beginning at SR 24 and extending north of Timothy Road. (E). Project: M004290. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • E. R. Snell Contractor Inc. — $1,627,713 • C. W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. — $1,685,941

• Allied Paving Contractors Inc. — $1,769,172 • Pittman Construction Company — $1,831,817 Completion Date: May 31, 2012 Counties: Clinch and Echols Contract ID: B14080-11-000-0 District: 74401 Location: 28.310 mi. of milling, plant mix resurfacing, double surface treatment paving and shoulder rehabilitation on SR 94 beginning east of SR 11 and extending to U.S. 441/SR 89. (E). Project: M004371. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Dixie Roadbuilders Inc. — $2,691,337 • Reames And Son Construction Company Inc. — $2,701,959 • Everett Dykes Grassing Company Inc. — $2,745,970 • The Scruggs Company — $2,837,465 Completion Date: May 31, 2012 County: Colquitt Contract ID: B14085-11-000-0 District: 74404 Location: 0.273 mi. of construction of a bridge and approaches on SR 37 over Okapilco Creek; also includes installation of intersection video detection systems (VDS). (E). Project: BR000-0001-00(358). Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Reeves Construction Company — $3,138,562 • Oxford Construction Company — $3,208,587 • Southern Concrete Construction Company Inc. — $3,295,188

Completion Date: July 31, 2012 County: Dekalb Contract ID: B14090-11-000-0 District: 77701 Location: Traffic signal upgrades and installation of intersection video detection systems (VDS) at various locations in Dekalb County. (E). Project: CSSTP-0007-00(003). Contractors and Bid Amounts: • World Fiber Technologies Inc. — $3,973,141 • Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Assoc. Inc. — $3,980,081 • Midasco LLC — $3,990,500 • R. J. Haynie & Associates Inc. — $4,166,596 • Comtrac Services Inc. — $4,228,576 Completion Date: Dec. 31, 2012 County: Dekalb Contract ID: B14096-11-000-0 District: 77701 Location: 0.239 mi. of pedestrian and school zone improvements on Livsey Road, North Park Drive and at various locations on Chamblee Tucker Road. (E). Project: 0009441. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • R. J. Haynie & Associates Inc. — $230,198 • JHC Corporation Inc. — $284,778 • Butch Thompson Enterprises Inc. — $284,898 • The L. C. Whitford Company Inc. — $288,887 • CMES Inc. — $289,136 Completion Date: Dec. 31, 2011

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