Construction on the first phase of the $210 million South Veterans Parkway project continues ahead of schedule. The work is the final stage in connecting I-29 with I-90 and will help meet transportation needs across the corridor.
“The entire 17-mile Veterans Parkway corridor was identified in the early 1990s to reduce congestion on arterial routes going through the middle of Sioux Falls and accommodate future growth of the east side,” said Mike Heiberger, city of Sioux Falls principal engineer.
see PARKWAY page 52
scrapers; three D6T dozers; a D8T dozer; a challenger/disc; two 14M blades; a 349 backhoe; a 340 backhoe; four 740 artic dump trucks; a sheepsfoot compactor; an 8,000 gal. Cat water wagon; and two 289 skid steers.
Firms Roll Up Sleeves to Find Workers
AGC Finds Contractors Using Multiple Hiring Tools to Grow Workforce Numbers
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
The construction industry is no stranger to hard work. So, when it comes to workforce shortages, instead of throwing up their hands contractors are rolling up their sleeves. Companies have gotten clever in their strategies to overcome workforce issues. Not wasting time pointing fingers at the federal government’s preference for higher education over craft training, the industry instead is opting to develop a culture that invests in workers for the long haul.
In its annual workforce survey, the AGC finds its members are carving away at the “significant” impact of federal workforce policies.
see WORKERS page 94
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8 MIDWEST DOT PROJECTS TAKE HOME
Ten projects from state departments of transportation in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota and Wisconsin won top prizes in the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition.
12 AGGRESSIVE MINDSET LEADS TO GROWTH FOR MINNESOTA CONTRACTOR
In the early stages of a new company, some owners adopt a measured approach — taking jobs they are confident they can handle and growing into larger projects over time. Not Kraig Hanson.
16 BOBCAT HOSTS 60TH ANNUAL NORTH DAKOTA OPEN IN FARGO
The 60th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open again brought professional and amateur golf to the Fargo Country Club, Aug. 23 to 25, while also supporting The Village Family Service Center, a local non-profit agency.
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HAYDEN-MURPHY HOLDS GRAND OPENING OF ELK RIVER FACILITY
Hayden-Murphy held the grand opening of its newest store with an open house on Sept. 6 at 17369 Highway 10 in Elk River, Minn. Team members and factory representatives were on hand to introduce customers to the new facility.
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Meet Mike Daves, a seasoned service writer at Wilson Equipment in Central Point, Oregon. Mike brings more than 20 years of experience as a field service technician after graduating from WyoTech trade school.
22 LIEBHERR INVESTS IN KANSAS CITY FOR REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION
Further expanding Liebherr’s reach across the United States, Liebherr USA Co. invests in the Kansas City location to serve as a mobile and crawler cranes spare parts warehouse to more efficiently distribute parts throughout the region.
24 METHODIST, ACADIA BREAK GROUND ON HOSPITAL IN IOWA
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Acadia Healthcare Company held a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 27 for a new behavioral health hospital serving western Iowa and eastern Nebraska.
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26 JOHN DEERE CERTIFIES FIFTH MARTIN EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP
Martin Equipment announced its Tolono, Ill., dealership has been named a John Deere Certified Rebuild Center. The certification process ensures machine rebuilds are executed at the highest level of quality.
30 CASE HELPS CONTRACTORS MANEUVER IN TIGHT JOB SITES
Case Construction Equipment is further enhancing its machine lineup, offering a big range of new models and upgrades to empower construction and utility crews facing labor shortages and constrained job sites.
34 SENNEBOGEN NAMES TOP DEALERS DURING REMA SHOW
As the SENNEBOGEN Dealer of the Year for two years running, Vinicius Casselli, director of Envimat, the SENNEBOGEN dealer in Brazil, said his plan was to make Envimat the top dealer.
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STRATEGIES FOR GETTING MOST OUT OF 2024 EQUIPMENT EXPO
For those attending award-winning Equip Exposition for the very first time, show organizers are offering tips to help first-timers make the most of this blockbuster show, to be held Oct. 15 to 18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).
37 WERK-BRAU GOLF CLASSIC RAISES BIG MONEY FOR CONSTRUCTION ANGELS
It was a great day for golf and networking at the second annual Werk-Brau Golf Classic to benefit Construction Angels held recently on the Scarlet Course at the Ohio State University Golf Club.
48 KUBOTA PARTNERS WITH KANSAS SPEEDWAY FOR KUBOTA TRACTOR 200 Kansas Speedway announced that its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on Sept. 27, will be named the Kubota Tractor 200. It will serve as the final race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs.
FISHER OFFERS SNOW, ICE EQUIPMENT WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY
Fisher Engineering showcased its new product offerings at the annual 2024 SIMA Snow and Ice Symposium. The STORM BOXX HX hydraulic wing pusher plow turns a skid steer, loader or backhoe into a snow clearing machine.
97 SOLAR PANELS OFFSET ENERGY COSTS AT TWO TAKEUCHI-US FACILITIES
Takeuchi is fully committed to being good global citizens who contribute to environmental preservation by developing and implementing sustainable technologies wherever and whenever possible. 53 MIDWEST MINE SERVICES: LEGACY OF GROWTH, INNOVATION
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Midwest DOT Projects Take Home Regional ATA Awards
Ten projects from state departments of transportation in Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota and Wisconsin won top prizes in the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. These projects from the Mid America region were recognized for their robust impact on communities, ranging from employing new technology to benefit rural transit users to finding new solutions to keep drivers safe during winter weather events.
Selected from 27 projects nominated by nine state DOTs in the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (MAASTO) region, they are among 106 nominations submitted by 39 state DOTs as part of the annual America’s Transportation Awards contest. Sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the America’s Transportation Awards competition showcases how state DOT projects strengthen their local communities.
Projects are nominated in four categories: Quality of Life/Community Development; Operations Excellence; Best Use of Technology and Innovation; and Safety. They highlight transportation’s crucial role
for every person in every community, regardless of their travel mode. In response to the increasing number of fatalities on U.S. roadways in recent years, 2024 marks the inaugural year of the safety category, celebrating projects that effectively addressed safety challenges.
“The America’s Transportation Awards competition highlights the critical role state DOTs play in improving safety, enhancing mobility and improving quality of life for their communities,” said Jim Tymon, AASHTO executive director. “New this year, AASHTO introduced a standalone safety category aligned with President Craig Thompson’s key focus areas, offering a platform to share strategies for reducing fatalities and serious crashes nationwide. These awards recognize excellence in transportation, from upgrading vital passenger rail routes to better accommodate travelers to reconnecting communities through improved infrastructure.”
All nominated projects first compete at the regional level against projects of their own size: “Small” (projects costing up to $10 million), “Medium” (projects costing between $10 million and $100 million), and “Large” (projects costing more than $100
million). This year’s winning MAASTO regional projects are:
• Michigan Department of Transportation’s U.S. 41 Reconstruction (Quality of Life/Community Development, Small Project)
• Ohio Department of Transportation’s Downtown Ramp Up I-70/71 Project 3B (Quality of Life/Community Development, Medium Project)
• Illinois Department of Transportation’s Connecting Illinois Via High-Speed Rail (Quality of Life/Community Development, Large Project)
• Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Utilizing the Corridor Approach for Blowing Snow Control (Operations Excellence, Small Project)
• Kansas Department of Transportation’s Accelerating Economic Prosperity in the Heartland: A Rural Freight Rail Project (Operations Excellence, Medium Project)
• Indiana Department of Transportation’s I-69 Finish Line (Operations Excellence, Large Project)
• Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Regional Mobility-as-aService Project (Best Use of Technology and Innovation, Small Project)
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Smithland Bridge (Best Use of Technology & Innovation, Medium Project)
• Michigan Department of Transportation’s High Speed Lane Separation on U.S. 31, M-72 in Acme Township (Safety, Small Project)
• Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Zoo Interchange North Leg (Safety, Large Project)
Following the MAASTO regional competition, the top 12 nationwide finalists will be announced, featuring the three highestscoring projects from each region. These top contenders will then compete for the two 2024 America’s Transportation Awards national prizes.
The Grand Prize will be selected by an independent panel of judges, while the People’s Choice Award will go to the project with the most online votes from the public, weighted by state population. AASHTO will announce the winners at its annual meeting in October 2024 in Philadelphia. Both winners will receive $10,000 each for a charity or transportation-related scholarship of their choosing.
For more information, visit americastransportationawards.org/.
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Ohio Department of Transportation’s Downtown Ramp Up I-70/71 Project 3B won a regional ATA Award in the Quality of Life/Community Development, Medium Project category.
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Smithland Bridge won for Best Use of Technology and Innovation, Medium Project.
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The Indiana Department of Transportation’s I-69 Finish Line won in the Operations Excellence, Large Project category.
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Zoo Interchange North Leg took home the award for Safety, Large Project.
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Aggressive Mindset Leads to Growth for Minnesota Contractor
In the early stages of a new company, some owners adopt a measured approach — taking jobs they are confident they can handle and growing into larger projects over time.
Not Kraig Hanson.
He started Crow River Construction in 2013. Hanson sold his house, bought a building for his equipment, and the family moved into his camper.
Hanson found the local projects around New London, Minn., to be extremely competitive for a new outfit, so he got his bonding and insurance qualifications in line and started bidding projects. The first one was $200,000.
The second one? A $2.3 million portion of a $12 million project.
“It was a pretty big jump,” laughed Hanson. “Those first six months were aggressive. On top of it, our crew was kind of thrown together. We only had a handful of employees that first year. We were taking on people we knew — relatives, friends, anyone who was interested. The second season we were up to 14 people and did $6 million in projects.”
Extreme growth and a crew with limited experience is not usually a recipe for success. However, the commitment from those involved trumped any of those would-be hurdles.
“We were all invested in the success,” said Hanson. “It was a complete buy-in from the crews. We worked 26 hours straight one time on a water main repair. We were learning on the job, but we wanted it to be done well and done right. The prime contractors recognized this and kept giving us more work. Our main focus was reconstruction projects, but they had us bid an $800,000 dirt project even though we only had pipe experience. They had confidence in us, and we got it done.”
Those early days set the foundation for how Crow River operates today.
“Had we made excuses or backed away from a challenge in those first two years, we wouldn’t be here,” said Hanson. “No one on those early crews had underground experience, but it was probably the best thing for us. There were no bad habits to break. We learned and grew as a group. We were a family.”
Growth has continued steadily. In 2015, Crow River added office personnel and Devon Lien, vice president, came on board along with a full-time estimator.
“Once we got through the second year, we made some changes that really helped us stabilize as a company,” said Hanson. “Since then, it’s been steady growth each year.”
Twelve years later, Crow River has around 60 employees and completes projects in a five-state area, focusing on sewer and water reconstruction projects.
Crow River Construction uses its new Komatsu PC490LCi-11 intelligent Machine Control (iMC) excavator and its D51PXi-24 IMC dozer for the first time on a utility reconstruction project.
Accidental Diversification
Crow River’s second major growth spurt started in 2019, but it wasn’t intentional. Hanson and his family’s home was right next to the shop. They decided they needed some space, so they bought a new home
with an acreage.
Then, fate intervened.
“My wife wanted a garden, so I took an excavator and was digging,” Hanson recalled. “Once I took the top layer of soil off, it was nothing but rock. Then, my curiosity got the best of me, and I wanted to find out just how much rock there was.”
Suddenly, the garden project was on hold, and Crow River was on the verge of diversification.
“By the fall of 2020, I had 30,000 tons of rock sitting in my front yard — and no garden,” quipped Hanson. “I only had a permit to keep the rock in my yard for two years. I called a local ready-mix plant, but they weren’t interested in it at the time. I didn’t ever want to start an aggregate division, but I had the material.”
In true Crow River fashion, the company made it work — and fast.
“We had an employee who had ready-mix experience, and he put together a list of everything we’d need to be successful,” said Hanson. “About a week later, he got me a list. Two weeks later, we bought a piece of property. In December, we bought six trucks. The construction crew stripped them down to the frames and made them into ready-mix trucks. We got a plant on April 10, and we were pouring concrete on April 26.”
His wife’s would-be garden sparked a diversification that resulted in Crow River see CROW page 72
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Bobcat Hosts 60th Annual North Dakota Open in Fargo
This year’s event marked the 40th year that Bobcat Company has served as the lead corporate sponsor for the tournament, which has resulted in raising more than $1.291 million in support of The Village’s community outreach services.
The 60th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open again brought exciting professional and amateur golf to the Fargo Country Club,
25, while also supporting The Village Family Service Center, a local non-profit agency dedicated to
ing the lives of area children and
The 60th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open again brought exciting professional and amateur golf to the Fargo Country Club, Aug. 23 to 25, while also supporting The Village Family Service Center, a local non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of area children and families.
Brady Calkins of La Quinta, Calif., won the tournament. Calkins has played in this tournament several times; this was his first Bobcat North Dakota Open win. Coming in second place, behind Calkins, was Caleb Vanarragon of Blaine, Minn. Will Grevios of Sioux Falls, S.D., came in third.
Jacob Skarperud of Fargo, N.D., topped the amateur division of the tournament. Ian Simonich was the amateur division runner-up, coming in a close second to Skarperud following a playoff to settle a tie. Skarperud made a birdie on hole 13 for the win. Skarperud also was the 2020 Bobcat North Dakota Open Amateur Champion.
This year’s event marked the 40th year that Bobcat Company has served as the lead corporate sponsor for the tournament, which has resulted in raising more than $1.291 million in support of The Village’s community outreach services.
Bobcat photo (L-R) are Mike Ballweber, Bobcat president; Kelly Olson, The Village CEO and president; and Jenny Smith, The Village development events coordinator.
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A large field of amateur golfers were paired with pros.
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(L-R) are Mark Johnson, Bobcat ND Open Tournament director; Jacob Skarperud, Bobcat ND Open amateur champion; Tina Amerman, Bobcat director of people programs; and Ian Simonich, Bobcat ND Open amateur runner-up.
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(L-R) are Mark Johnson, Bobcat ND Open Tournament director; Brady Calkins , Bobcat ND Open professional champion; and Tina Amerman, Bobcat director of people programs.
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(L-R) are David Newman, The Village development director; Jenny Smith, The Village development events coordinator; Shelley Weidner, Volunteer of the Year; and Mark Johnson, Bobcat ND Open Tournament director.
Hayden-Murphy Holds Grand Opening of Elk River Facility
Jeff Clarke, president of HaydenMurphy, welcomes everyone to the company’s newest location in Elk River, Minn. “We have lots of room here with a great location to be able to better serve our customers and our expanding business needs,” he said.
Hayden-Murphy held the grand opening of its newest store with a celebratory open house on Sept. 6 at the facility at 17369 Highway 10 in Elk River, Minn. Team members and factory representatives were on hand to introduce customers to the new facility. Guests were invited to tour the new space and treated to lunch, courtesy of Come And Take It BBQ as The Mitch Gordon Band played live. Giveaways; a raffle drawing; and a 5 percent discount was offered on all parts and equipment sales finalized that day also were part of the festivities.
compact equipment lines.
“We’ll continue to offer our full product offering of cranes and construction equipment out of Elk River,” said Olson. “This location will specialize in road building and compact construction equipment. Specifically, the addition of BOMAG and Behnke Trailers to our product lineup complements our core products of Manitou, Link-Belt, Manitowoc, Grove and Rammer hammer.”
The Hayden-Murphy team has completed in-depth training on its new product lines.
The new location sits on more than 3.5 acres northwest of the Twin Cities, adding 15,000 sq. ft. of parts and equipment stocking capabilities, a showroom and service bays.
“We’re proud to offer a new location north of the Minneapolis area to better service our customer base,” said Dan Olson, director of sales and marketing. “This well-situated facility puts us closer to our northern customers to give them better access to parts, service and essential construction equipment. Hayden-Murphy was founded on exceptional customer service and this new property is another step towards sustaining our commitment to strong partnerships in the industry.”
Due to its commitment to customer service, HaydenMurphy’s ability to provide parts and service availability is now elevated, giving the company the capacity to expand its inventory and add service technicians. The new facility was built to adapt to the changing needs of the construction industry and its customers.
Among all three of its locations, Hayden-Murphy will continue to exceed a 90 percent fill rate on its parts orders. The additional space at Elk River will allow the company to strategically stock accurate parts and make sure they are available closer to its customers.
Elk River will have six full-time employees, including two customer service representatives and two service technicians. Customers will have access to a fully stocked parts inventory and two oversized service bays, as well as an expanded rental offering, specifically with road building and
“We invested heavily in service and product training with our new partner BOMAG,” Olson. “We recently sent 18 team members to South Carolina to BOMAG’s North American headquarters to ensure everyone involved with this location is properly trained in advance of opening Elk River.”
For more information, visit hayden-murphy.com. CEG (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
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The new location has a large equipment yard.
(L-R) are Rob Stanton, business development manager, Manitou; David Burton, parts, attachments and service sales manager, Manitou; and Michael Johnson, regional sales manager, Manitou.
(L-R): Dave Dennison, territory manager, BOMAG; John Gravatt, product marketing manager, asphalt, BOMAG, Ridgeway, S.C.; and Phil Laumann, product support specialist, Hayden-Murphy, are with a BOMAG CR 820T 8-ft. tracked paver, which features a new operator's platform, new controls and improved visibility. Link-Belt excavators are ready for the open house.
(L-R) are Ty Carstedt, asset manager, Hayden-Murphy; Matt Thiele, parts manager, Hayden-Murphy; and Ray Culp, rental and after-market services manager, Hayden-Murphy.
The new facility sits on more than 3.5 acres northwest of the Twin Cities, adding 15,000 sq. ft. of parts and equipment stocking capabilities, a showroom and service bays.
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Meet Mike Daves, a seasoned service writer at Wilson Equipment in Central Point, Oregon. Mike brings more than 20 years of experience as a field service technician after graduating from WyoTech trade school.
Today, Mike handles service inquiries, generates work orders and coordinates with the service team. He’s seen it all. DEVELON asked Mike about the most commonly overlooked maintenance tasks and how you can minimize your service needs.
What are the most overlooked maintenance tasks you see?
Monitoring fluid levels. Customers often neglect daily checks. They might say “It’s good. I checked it.” What they don’t know is that it could have developed a serious leak during operation, and now the machine doesn’t have the oil they thought it had. Inspect fuel and hydraulic fluid levels daily for optimal machine performance. What else do customers commonly miss?
Customers often miss our maintenance matrix, which is displayed in a circular format on every machine. This unique layout provides a clear guide to essential maintenance tasks, including locating greasing
Expert Lends Advice On Power of Preventive Maintenance
points, to ensure optimal machine care.
What are the most critical daily maintenance tasks?
During morning inspections, it is crucial to recognize such warning signs as unusual track movements or new noises like clinking or squealing. These indicate potential machinery issues. Ignoring a $400 roller replacement can turn into a $14,000 repair.
Any advice for operators?
Allow the engine to idle for 5 to 10 minutes before operation. Warming the fluids is crucial, especially with modern machinery’s tighter tolerances. This practice applies not only to cold climates but also to hotter regions of the United States. I consistently warm up every machine before use.
What’s the best source for maintenance info?
The best place to find preventive maintenance schedules is in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Familiarizing yourself with the manual ensures self-sufficiency and minimizes the need for assistance.
(This article originally appeared in the Summer 2024 edition of Onward Magazine, a custom publication of DEVELON. All
Mike Daves is a service writer at Wilson Equipment in Central Point, Ore.
One of the most overlooked maintenance tasks is monitoring fluid levels.
Liebherr Invests in Kansas City for Mobile, Crawler Cranes Spare Parts Distribution
Further expanding
Liebherr’s reach across the United States, Liebherr USA Co. invests in the Kansas City location to serve as a mobile and crawler cranes spare parts warehouse to more efficiently distribute parts throughout the region. The 12,000sq.-ft. warehouse holds approximately 2,300
stocked spare part line items, with more than 5,000 line items expected to be stocked once the facility is fully converted.
This major project started with the installation of racking within the warehouse that began in early 2024, with the warehouse receiving and shipping out its first order only a month later.
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Kansas City will serve as one of four locations parts are distributed to once they arrive at the main warehouse in Newport News, Va.
“This significant investment in the expansion of the spare parts distribution network shows Liebherr’s further commitment to providing the best service to our customers in the Midwest,” said Arnold Burger, general manager of customer service, mobile and crawler cranes, Liebherr USA Co.
Liebherr identified the great benefit of having a warehouse closer to the Midwest. With many Liebherr machines being used to construct wind turbines for the prevalent wind industry in the area, having parts more readily available will help reduce downtime and better service machines and customers in the area.
“When people choose to expand their fleet with Liebherr, they deserve a strong partner that can provide them with reliable and efficient service when they’re in need,” said Anthony South, spare parts business manager, mobile and crawler cranes, Liebherr USA Co.
This investment has been immediately felt by customers, who can actively see
the price and availability of parts in their area through their MyLiebherr portal. This online portal works with Liebherr’s extensive service network to improve and streamline customers’ experience, allowing them to access everything they need for their machine such as their local service contact and machine manuals in addition to ordering and checking the status of spare parts.
Doing what’s best for customers has been the foundation of Liebherr’s continued success in the industry, according to the company. This expansion of distribution capabilities is just one of many investments made to ensure Liebherr continues to provide its customers with the greatest quality possible. For more information, visit liebherr.com.
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Methodist, Acadia Break Ground On Hospital in Iowa
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Acadia Healthcare Company held a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 27 for a new behavioral health hospital serving western Iowa and eastern Nebraska.
The event occurred on the site of the future hospital at 3620 S. 24th St. in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and celebrated the previously announced joint-venture partnership between Methodist and Acadia Healthcare. Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital is an affiliate of Omahabased Methodist Health System.
“This project is an important part of helping Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Methodist Health System deliver on our commitment to improving the health of our communities by the way we care, educate and innovate,” Burd said.
“Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health will allow us to address the current and future demands of patients with acute symptoms of mental health disorders, and today marks a celebration of such investment in our community’s health and well-being.”
“According to American Hospital Directory data, there is a shortfall of more than 300 inpatient behavioral health beds in Iowa and Nebraska,” said Dave Burd, president and chief executive officer of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. “This project demonstrates that the need for behavioral health care is urgent, not just nationally, but right here in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska.”
Slated to open in 2026, the hospital will be named Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health. The modern campus will have 96 inpatient beds — including 24 beds dedicated to serving the mental health needs of children and adolescents — and provide intensive outpatient services. The new hospital will be a center of excellence, investing in the latest technology and resources to expand access to high-quality behavioral health services in the region. Graham Construction & Engineering is the project’s general contractor, and Stengel Hill Architecture is the project’s architect.
Attendees saw the future hospital’s site and an architectural rendering, which has been purposefully designed to provide the highest level of treatment to patients who struggle with acute symptoms of mental health and substance use disorders.
The groundbreaking was attended by Council Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh, along with other dignitaries and leaders from Methodist Health System and Acadia Healthcare.
Event speakers discussed the hospital’s anticipated impact on the community’s need for additional acute and intensive outpatient behavioral health services. They also reaffirmed Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital’s long-standing commitment to providing high-quality, accessible behavioral health care in the community.
“We’re thrilled to have an opportunity to introduce our vision for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health to this community,” said Nasser Khan, chief operating officer of Acadia Healthcare. “We are so proud to be affiliated with Methodist and to work together to expand high-quality care, helping to meet the rising need in this area. This behavioral health hospital will be a strong member of the Council Bluffs community, collaborating with all organizations, hospitals and first responders in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska.”
For more information, visit Bluffsbehavioralhealth.com.
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Methodist Health and Acadia Healthcare break ground on the construction of the new Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with an anticipated opening in 2026.
John Deere Certifies Fifth Martin Equipment Dealership
Martin Equipment announced its Tolono, Ill., dealership has been named a John Deere Certified Rebuild Center. This rigorous dealer certification process ensures the capability, process and execution of large, production-class model machine rebuilds are executed at the absolute highest level of quality.
Tolono joins four other Martin Equipment certified dealerships, including locations in Columbia, Mo., and Rock Island, Peru and Goodfield, Ill. All Martin John Deere Certified Rebuild Centers offer customers a complete assessment of the condition of a machine, plus expert advice on rebuild options to ensure the work being done meets the specific needs of that customer’s business. Execution of the customized machine rebuild is planned, scheduled and designed to meet the customer’s capital expense needs without disruption to their operation.
“At Martin Equipment, we look at each customer’s business and offer custom, tailored machine options that work best for their business and bottom line,” said Kyle Logsdon, Tolono general manager. “For some customers, that may be a new machine; for some, a used machine; and others, a rebuild of their existing machine. It’s our team’s job to come alongside the customer to help make those decisions, and this certification provides our location with another valuable solution for their business.”
For each rebuild, factory-trained technicians at Martin Equipment’s Tolono dealership will assess the condition of the machine and provide expert advice on the work needed to meet the needs of the operation. The work is then customized to each customer — executed on schedule and on budget with as little disruption to their operation as possible.
“Rebuilding a piece of construction equipment is a significant undertaking and requires a very specific set of skills, tools and processes to make sure the job gets done the right way,” said Kent Kibler, Tolono service manager. “Our customers can trust that our team of expert, certified technicians is prepared to provide them with the highest-quality experience.”
John Deere Certified Rebuild Centers are committed to improving a machine’s look, feel and function to extend its life in an economical way. The result is a rebuilt machine customers can rely on, at a lower cost, as an alternative to
buying a new machine.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned John Deere construction and forestry dealer, Martin Equipment provides a wide range of service and support solutions with a focus on extending the life of customer fleets while increasing productivity and efficiency.
About Martin Equipment
Martin Equipment is a fourth-generation, family- and woman-owned John Deere Construction & Forestry dealer headquartered in Goodfield, Ill. The company’s commitment to service began in 1926 when it was founded by Samuel F. Martin in Roanoke, Ill., and has since expanded to nine loca-
tions across Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
For nearly 10 decades, the Martin name has been known for unwavering customer commitment, spanning four generations of family leadership. Today, with 250 dedicated employees, Martin Equipment continues to provide support to countless customers throughout the Midwest.
In 2020, Martin Equipment secured certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, signifying a commitment in continuing to attract and retain a more diverse workforce.
The team of experts at Martin Equipment provide a wide range of equipment, parts and service.
For more information, visit MartinEquipment.com.
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Members of Martin Equipment’s Tolono team pose with their John Deere Certified Rebuild certification plaque.
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For nearly 10 decades, Martin Equipment has provided support to countless customers throughout the Midwest.
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THE DOER’S DREAM
Loved for the features. Trusted for the performance.
Hyundai wheel loaders have the power and performance, not to mention top-notch interiors, accurate onboard weighing system, industry proven drivetrain durability, clear sightlines, and handy tech that make life on the jobsite easier. So you can do more without feeling it. No wonder so many first-time Hyundai users become longtime fans.
See the Hyundai difference yourself at your local dealer or na.hd-hyundaice.com.
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Case Helps Contractors Maneuver in Tight Job Sites
Fresh off the heels of the largest number of product launches in the company’s history, Case Construction Equipment is further enhancing its machine lineup, offering a big range of new models and upgrades to empower construction and utility crews facing labor shortages and constrained job sites.
Adding more versatility, maneuverability and muscle on machines ranging from backhoes to rough-terrain forklifts, Case is continuing its mission to solve problems on the job site through practical innovation, allowing teams to accomplish more with less amidst growing demands from booming infrastructure investment.
“Labor shortages continue to shrink the workforce, while at the same time companies are challenged to work more productively and more profitably,” said Terry Dolan, vice president — North America, Case Construction Equipment. “We geared our latest round of Case innovations toward helping crews maneuver these challenges more effectively and efficiently than ever before.”
The new lineup of Case machines includes three new Construction King backhoe loaders, a new 5-metric ton class mini excavator and an all-new, full-sized wheel loader that ups the ante on power and versatility. Case also is launching new upgrades to existing machines, including maintenancefree emissions solutions and linkage improvements for compact wheel loaders and enclosed cab options for Case H Series all-terrain forklifts.
New Backhoe Loaders Double Down On Productivity
Case Construction King backhoe loaders have made a name for themselves as the original two-in-one tool-carrying machines. Now, Case is taking innovation further with two new models that offer side-shift capabilities — letting operators move the boom left or right to work more efficiently parallel to walls or around obstacles.
Previewed at last year’s ConExpo, the new 97-hp Case 580SV Construction King side shift and the larger, 110-hp Case 695SV side-shift and 695SV center-pivot models are now available, in addition to the N Series lineup. The new machines carry over many popular features from the N Series, like ProControl swing dampening, auto ride control and ECO modes for fuel savings, along with significant upgrades to maneuverability.
“The new side-shift models take the legendary Case Construction King capabilities to new frontiers, putting them smack dab into confined spaces and up next to structures,” said George MacIntyre, product manager — backhoe loaders. “With a hydraulic
Previewed at last year’s ConExpo, the new 97-hp Case 580SV Construction King side shift and the larger, 110-hp Case 695SV side-shift and 695SV center-pivot models are now available, in addition to the N Series lineup.
side-shift boom and vertical outriggers, these machines can get more done in tight spaces. They also let operators dig rectangular trenches without having to reposition.”
The Case 580SV side shift features a tool carrier design that improves stability and material retention, while its side-shift configuration and narrow width make for more productive work in confined spaces. For bigger, tougher jobs, the powerful Case 695SV side-shift and center-pivot models feature a tool carrier loader arm, allowing them to do double duty as a wheel loader, meaning one less machine to bring to the job site.
Both 695SV models are equipped with 4WD, 4-wheel steer and four equal-sized tires and include a PowerShift transmission. The expanded Case backhoe offering also is compatible with numerous attachments, giving crews a big toolkit for improving productivity, speed and accuracy on highly varied jobs.
New Case Mini-Excavator Brings Upsized Power, Versatility
For construction and utility crews who are scaling up work on bigger jobs but still need to work in tight spaces, the all-new Case CX50D mini-excavator delivers more punch in a compact design. This 5-metric ton class machine offers greater lifting capacity and better digging performance for jobs that demand more production in shorter time from operators.
When it comes to attachment versatility, the new mini excavator powers a wide range of specialized attachments for highly varied jobs. It comes standard with multifunctional hydraulics and a second auxiliary circuit, as well as an optional third auxiliary circuit for advanced attachments like tilt
And with a variety of axle options to match jobsite conditions, they’ll be able to get the best traction performance possible.
The new Case 651G also helps operators stay productive longer with a roomy cab that boasts all the comforts operators love. Features like AC and heat, heated seats, Bluetooth radio and phone connectivity let operators work comfortably, while the rear sloping hood and optional backup camera improve visibility.
“When production demands on difficult jobsites require long days of uninterrupted work, operator comfort is key to productivity for the long haul,” said Neil Detra, product manager — full-size and compact wheel loaders. “We designed this new machine with operators top of mind to provide an experience that’s like taking your office to the job site.”
Compact Wheel Loaders Boost Visibility, Control
rotators and grapples. It also offers another optional dedicated auxiliary circuit to power mulchers.
Crews also can improve the safety and efficiency of material handling with the optional object handling kit that includes check valves on the boom and arm.
Operators also will be able to work longer and more comfortably in the CX50D due to the automotive-style cab. Here, Case goes all in on comfort, control and convenience, including features like auto climate control with heat and A/C, Bluetooth radio, a fiveway adjustable seat and a customizable LCD screen that provides important data on the machine and attachments.
Case Delivers More Muscle That’s Easy to Handle
For teams that need a tough workhorse that doesn’t compromise on control, comfort or versatility, the newest addition to the Case large wheel loader family offers a robust solution to boost productivity on the job site. The Case 651G delivers breakout force of nearly 24,000 lbs. and lifting capacity of over 16,100 lbs. to help teams plow through tougher jobs. The new model also features a larger hydraulic pump for increased cycle times, a curved bucket for better material retention and a higher hinge pin for better dumping clearance.
Case makes it easier to manage all the muscle of their new full-sized wheel loader with features like a touchscreen display and adjustable, intuitive electrohydraulic controls that allow the operator to independently set boom and bucket responsiveness to smooth, moderate or aggressive. Operators can even weigh loads and track material moved with an integrated onboard scale.
Updates to Case F Series compact wheel loaders will help teams working in confined job sites with new features that improve visibility and control. An elevated driving position, an abundance of curved glass in the cab and four-corner strobe lights ensure maximum visibility on the job site, while new Zbar linkage upgrades let operators push their machine further with maximum breakout force.
Case 21F, 121F, 221F and 321F models also feature time-saving, maintenance-free Tier IV Final emissions solutions that improve uptime by eliminating regeneration and expensive diesel particulate filters.
Control-enhancing features like parallel lift capabilities on Case 21F and 121F models help keep loads stable and allow for better visibility of the coupler during attachment changeouts. Case 221F and 321F models combine auxiliary high-flow hydraulics and a creep speed mode to provide max hydraulic flow at constant speeds for smoother operation of attachments like brooms and snowblowers. All the models also feature improved LCD screens with simplified controls to make operation easier.
Rough-Terrain Forklifts Protect Operators in Tough Conditions
Case H Series rough-terrain forklifts offer construction crews and utility teams a versatile, easy-to-operate solution for lifting heavy loads in off-road environments. Now, a new factory-designed, built and installed enclosed cab option protects the operator from the elements and helps teams work in more extreme conditions. With heat, AC and comfort features such as Bluetooth radio and USB charging ports, operators can continue working in sweltering heat or frigid cold. For more information, visit CaseCE.com.
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SENNEBOGEN Names Top Dealers During ReMa Show
As the SENNEBOGEN Dealer of the Year for two years running, Vinicius Casselli, director of Envimat, the SENNEBOGEN dealer in Brazil, said his plan was to make Envimat the top dealer. And Plan B was to make Plan A work. Well, it is working as well as he expected. But as he said recently, “Although SEN-
NEBOGEN material handlers are relatively easy to sell because of their engineering and overall product quality, their customers expect their machines to be able to operate 24 hours a day.”
To make that happen, he has an army of mobile factory trained mechanics to do just that.
Award Winners
At a recent ISRI Show, today known as the ReMA Show (Recycled Materials Association), Constantino Lannes, president of SENNEBOGEN America, Envimat was once again named Top Dealer in the SENNEBOGEN America family.
“We are very proud of the accomplish-
ments of all our dealers. We have the best dealers in the industry,” said Lannes. Brooke Tyler IV of Tyler Equipment Company with company offices in Massachusetts and Connecticut, this year’s first runner-up (and the 2022 Tree Care Dealer of the Year) said that since
see AWARDS page 74
(L-R) are Erich Sennebogen of SENNEBOGEN; Brooke Tyler IV of Tyler Equipment Company; Colleen Miller of SENNEBOGEN; Garth Field of Tyler Equipment Company; Michael Jones of Tyler Equipment Company; and Constantino Lannes of SENNEBOGEN.
(L-R) are Erich Sennebogen of SENNEBOGEN; Joe Patton of Tractor & Equipment Company; Frazier Shoults of Tractor & Equipment Company; Andrew Petit of Tractor & Equipment Company; Colleen Miller of SENNEBOGEN; Chad Stracener of Tractor & Equipment Company; Constantino Lannes of SENNEBOGEN; Robert Boehme of Tractor & Equipment Company; and Ryan Zenor of SENNEBOGEN.
(L-R) are Erich Sennebogen of SENNEBOGEN; Carlos Oliveira of Envimat; Colleen Miller of SENNEBOGEN; Vinicius Casselli of Envimat; Constantino Lannes of SENNEBOGEN; and Fernando Strobel of SENNEBOGEN.
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Strategies for Getting Most Out of 2024 Equipment Expo
For landscapers, dealers and contractors attending award-winning Equip
Exposition for the very first time, show organizers are offering tips to help firsttimers make the most of this blockbuster show, to be held Oct. 15 to 18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).
“I’ve ‘only’ been to 18 of the 41 shows, but I have some advice. First, for the first-timer, it’s not really a one day show. For an immersive experience, you’ll want to be there all three days,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns and manages Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition.
Last year, the show drew more than 27,000 people, and had more than one million square feet of exhibit space with a 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, which allows attendees to dig, drive, cut, mulch and other testing of new equipment they need for their businesses.
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Last year, the show drew more than 27,000 people and had more than 1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space.
Beforehand
“Since OPEI has taken full ownership and management of the show, our goal has been to create a world class event for our attendees,” Kiser said. “This year, we’ve invested in more peer-to-peer social opportunities like renting Churchill Downs for our welcome reception, having Kevin O’Connor of This Old House as keynote speaker, a happy hour at Freedom Hall with the Crashers band and having Trace Atkins give an arena concert at the Yum! Center at no charge to attendees and more.”
But he noted planning is key to get the most out of Equip.
“Do some homework. Before you get here, download the app, go to the web site, look at the maps. Familiarize yourself with the logistics. It’s important to know how to get in and out of the KEC.
“It’s also the kind of event you want to share and bring your colleagues. It’s a teambuilding exercise where you can learn new things as well as from one another, have some fun and have a shared experience.”
A core mission of Equip is facilitating networking so attendees can meet people who are likely going through similar business challenges. It’s the industry’s family reunion.
“It’s crazy how willing people are to help other people [at Equip],” said Blake Albertson of B&B Lawn Care.
Identifying your business needs also is an important step when planning time at Equip.
“Last few times we’ve been here, we found new equipment to help us be more efficient in our business,” said Kendal Caldwell of Senske/Emerald Lawns.
Kiser offers these tips to help first-timers to Equip plan for the best experience possible:
• Register now. If you’re registered, you will receive Equip’s regular emails about everything going on at the show. Sign up at EquipExposition.com now. Don’t get stuck paying full price ($120) at the show.
• Add education, certification classes, and training to your registration before sessions sell out. Sessions are targeted to help you explore ways to grow their businesses, address common problems and develop employees. Other sessions will cover irrigation, pesticide management, tree and shrub pruning, pool and spa, outdoor lighting and more. Select classes, including the popular From Worker to Leader course, are available in Spanish.
• Book travel arrangements and hotel reservations. Louisville’s hotel rooms often sell out with thousands of Equip Expo attendees in town. You don’t want to stay miles away. Some hotels are along the trade show’s complimentary shuttle route.
• Invite others. Bring your teammates from your company (if you are a landscaper) or your contractor customers (if you are a dealer). Equip is a fantastic team building opportunity, through shared educational experiences and testing new equipment to having fun at concerts with one another. This makes acting on new knowledge and ideas when home easier.
• Download the Equip Expo app. The app is your event guide. It works with any Android or iPhone. On the app, find the Event Schedule with start times for all sessions and a tradeshow map for the entire facility. Every week leading up to the show it’s updated with even more information, like where the biggest Giveaways are and where you can find breakfast, lunch and coffee at the KEC. You can favorite any
event or location to build a custom schedule as well.
• Determine the top three business problems you are trying to solve. Look at the speakers, exhibits and education offerings and identify the ones that will help you the most with those problems.
• Familiarize yourself with the navigation tools. Many attendees drive in to the show so it’s important to map the route from your hotel to the KEC and other venues, and look at available shuttle or rideshare options.
• Learn the five main areas of the show. The North Wing has registration, exhibits, badge pickup and a coffee shop. The South Wing has exhibits and easy access to the Outdoor Demo Yard (which also has food trucks and tented areas to relax) and the UTV Driving Experience. The West Wing is loaded with exhibits, Mulligan’s Mutt Madness dog adoption event, the new Garden Center and food options (as well as the rideshare pickup/drop off zone). Freedom Hall will host the Happy Hour with the Crashers on Wednesday.
• Pack strategically. Check the weather and dress for both indoor and outdoor. Bring comfortable shoes, a printout of your registration confirmation (you can scan the QR code to print your badge), and dress in layers for any sudden weather changes.
The Outdoor Demo Yard is a real-world experience and can get cold so bring weather-appropriate clothes.
• Plan to meet others. Many events are planned to help facilitate networking so you can meet others to share relatable business challenges and solutions, learn what they know, and get real-world advice and ideas.
During
• Don’t get stuck in traffic. Remember parking is free. Hot tip: For ease of entry, don’t use the main gate at the show’s rush hour. If you are coming later than 10 a.m., use Crittenden Drive gate or the Preston Highway gate and park on the North side, which is the best way to enter the KEC. Leave via a similar route to avoid any bottlenecks at the main gate.
• Start your day in the West Wing. Ride shares and shuttles will drop off at the West Wing and there will be food options available.
• Avoid lines for badge pickup. Print your badge at the Welcome Reception at Churchill Down’s First Turn Club or in the North Wing at the Kentucky Exposition Center. More locations are scattered throughout Louisville Hotels, the Airport and the KEC.
• Don’t hesitate to talk with others. Equip is a city-wide event. That means people in your hotel elevator and restaurant are likely to be Equip attendees. Take time to meet people as you navigate the halls, stand in line or grab a bite to eat.
• Have fun at the pre-planned events. Go to the Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs sponsored by Cat, the Happy Hour on Wednesday with the Crashers in Freedom Hall, the Morning Show at Expo sponsored by Kohler on Thursday morning, Energize on Thursday afternoon, and the Trace Adkins concert sponsored by SENIX, Toro, Bobcat and Gravely. Join Equip attendees at the third-annual Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run and Walk, sponsored by Active Dynamics, on Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. where you’ll go across the Ohio River on Louisville’s Big Four Pedestrian Bridge.
Afterward
• Follow up with the people you met at Equip. You can swap ideas, encourage each other in growing your respective businesses, or remind each other to do “that thing you said you would do” when you returned home.
• Put new ideas you picked up at the show into action. Take that leap, do the “new thing,” roll out better pricing, marketing, services and more that you find applicable to your unique business.
• Register for next year’s show that is planned for Oct. 22 to 24, 2025.
“Though 40 years old, Equip Exposition remains the unique opportunity for the industry,” said Kiser. “It’s our industry’s largest event, and it continues to grow. We’re doing something right because every year we hear what an incredible return on investment it gives to the industry.”
For more information, visit https://help.equipexposition.com/knowledge.
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Werk-Brau Golf Classic Supports Construction Angels
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It was a great day for golf and networking at the second annual Werk-Brau Golf Classic to benefit Construction Angels held recently on the Scarlet Course at the Ohio State University Golf Club.
The event raised more than $100,000 to aid families of fallen construction workers in Ohio. The sold-out field of 36 foursomes included contractors across the state — from small operations to nationally known companies like Kokosing, Miller Brothers, George J. Igel and Shelly Company as well as construction suppliers and those allied to the industry.
In addition to the low score medalist honors, the day’s festivities included a “closest to the pin” contest, as well as a unique putting contest — using a compact excavator fitted with a Werk-Brau Tiltrotator and a one-of-a-kind Werk-Brau putter head attachment.
“The construction industry in Ohio showed up big time,” said Werk-Brau regional manager and golf outing chairman Neil Recker. “Thanks to the golfers, sponsors, customers, partners and volunteers who made the day a resounding success. Many Ohio families of fallen construction workers will be helped because of your tireless efforts. Thanks to everyone who made it a great day.”
Neil Recker, Werk-Brau regional manager, was the master of ceremonies.
The event raised more than $100,000 to aid families of fallen construction workers in Ohio.
The sold-out field of 36 foursomes included contractors across the state.
The second annual Werk-Brau Golf Classic to benefit Construction Angels held recently on the Scarlet Course at the Ohio State University Golf Club.
Werk-Brau Golf Classic Raises More Than $100,000 for Construction Angels Charity
The team from Shelly Company took home medalist honors with a 56 in the closely contested scramble format, followed by Stoepfel Drilling in second and Rudd Equipment in third, which were determined by a score card playoff tied at 57.
Leeco Steel and FST America Machinery Division were raffle prize sponsors, while Progressive Mechanical Inc. donated prized prizes. Raffle prizes included many summer essentials including grills, coolers, unique dining experiences and more.
coolers, unique dining experiences and more.
Werk-Brau was the presenting sponsor, with Murphy Tractor and Alta Equipment stepping up as platinum angel sponsors. Oho Cat was the gold angel sponsor, and Kalida Truck Equipment, Kokosing Inc, Miller Bros. Construction, Rudd Equipment and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group – QISG were silver angel sponsors.
Though there were some close shots, no one carded an ace on the $10,000 Hole-in-One Challenge, which was featured on every par three.
Southeastern Equipment, Associated Equipment Distributors, Valley Tool and Manufacturing, and Worldwide Logistics started off the day as the breakfast sponsors.
Columbus Equipment, Exact Crane & Equipment Corp and NPK Construction Equipment sponsored the essential beverage cart, while lunch was sponsored by Marmon and The Shelley Company. Black Cat Wear Parts, Chicago Tube & Iron, Tenna and Weir Group sponsored beverage stations — including a Bloody Mary bar and Margarita station.
The scorecards were sponsored by Jarrett Logistics, while Trinity Products and Black Cat Wear Parts were cigar sponsors.
PSS Industrial Group, BOMAG Fayat Group, Lindner and American Traffic Safety Services Foundation.
Construction Angels is a non-profit organization that provides immediate financial support and grief counseling to the children and spouse when a construction worker suffers a fatality on the job site. They are financially supported by many companies, organizations, unions and construction associations within the industry.
IC-Fluid Power Inc, Ohio 811, Air GET, Valley Tool & Manufacturing, Chicago Tube & Iron were pin flag sponsors for the event. Hole sponsors included Chicago Tube & Iron, Clouse Construction, M-B Companies, Olympic Steel, Stoepfel Drilling, Unified Technologies, Ideal Steel, Wahl Marketing Communications, Sure Grip Controls, Velosio, Lehman Daman Construction, Valley Tool & Manufacturing and National Tube Supply.
National sponsors of Fallen Angels include Advanced Drainage Systems, J. Alexander Law, John Deere, Dobbs Equipment, United Rentals, Friedman Legal, SimForMotion, Core & Main, Total Teks Group, Flagger Force, Wirtgen Group, GRH, U.S. Pipe, Heritage Construction & Materials, Werk-Brau, Case Construction,
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated there are 7.2 million people working in the construction industry with projected steady growth over the next 10 years. OSHA reports there are well over 5,000 work site deaths each year in the USA, over 20 percent are in the construction industry. This is approximately 4.5 construction workers killed per working day in the United States.
“Huge thank you to the entire Werk-Brau team for another awesome event! Your hard work and dedication mean so much to the Ohio families that we serve,” said Kristi Gibbs, Construction Angels CEO and founder/national executive director.
“Events like this take a lot of time and effort, and Neil and the crew at Werk-Brau always go above and beyond. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to the years to come.”
“This event has quickly become a “can’t miss” event of the summer for the Ohio construction industry, and we’re so thankful for that. Our goal is to provide an elevated experience compared to any other outing. We have several machines brought in for display, and make sure the prizes and raffles are top notch so people leave with a positive impression and lasting memory,” said Recker. “We’re already making notes and starting to plan to make next year’s outing even better.”
For more information, visit Werk-Brau.com and constructionangels.us/.
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In addition to the “essential beverage cart,” drink stations included a Bloody Mary bar and Margarita station.
Raffle prizes included many summer essentials such as grills,
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Kirby-Smith Promotes Colin Brown
Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) has promoted Colin Brown to Oklahoma sales manager.
In his new role, Brown will lead the sales team in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and McAlester to drive revenue, grow market share and support customer relationships. Brown also was promoted to general manager of KSM’s Magni telehandler line and will continue to serve as Oklahoma City branch manager.
Gavin Cole, executive vice president of sales of KSM, spoke highly of the work Brown has done since rejoining KSM in 2022.
“Colin leads by example and has consistently stepped up to the plate to support the overall needs of Kirby-Smith,” said Cole. “I know he will be incredibly successful in his new responsibilities.”
Focused on supporting KSM’s customers, Brown is ready for the challenges ahead.
“I cannot express how proud I am to be part of Kirby-Smith Machinery,” said Brown. “KirbySmith carries an incredible legacy of leadership that puts the needs of our customers first, earning the privilege of life-long relationships. It is an honor to be a part of that as we strive to provide our customers with the equipment, solutions and support they expect and deserve.”
For more information, visit kirby-smith.com.
NDOT Names Innovation Showcase Winners
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) held its 7th annual Innovation Showcase on July 25. This year's event featured 19 submissions, with just 11 votes separating the first and second-place winners. The Rest Area Open/Closed Sign, submitted by District 6, was named Innovation of the Year.
“With Innovation Challenges, the groups keep expanding, which means more people are continuing to get involved,” said Vicki Kramer, NDOT director. “They're talking to their neighbors and friends, asking ‘How do we innovate?’ The conversations and the pride in the organization and the process just keep growing.”
Mark Dillon and Ethan Budke of District 6 developed the winning innovation to enhance safety for maintenance workers. Recognizing the danger maintenance workers face when manually switching “open/closed” signs for rest areas, they designed a solution to keep workers away from I80 traffic and avoid slips, trips and falls during winter operations.
They installed a solar-powered control station to operate an LED OPEN/CLOSED display board, replacing static flip-up signs. The sta-
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tion uses the P25 radio system for remote control via DTMF codes and also can be operated locally with a switch. Future networking for remote control also is possible.
“Not only does this keep our maintenance crews safe, but it also benefits the traveling public by giving them advanced warning the rest area is opened or closed,” said Budke.
Dillon and Budke also secured fourth place with their Arrow Board LED/solar conversions innovation.
This project involved renovating older, diesel arrow boards, which had become unreliable and poorly visible. They removed the diesel generator, installed a solar control system and added LED lighting.
“Renovating our existing boards costs far less than purchasing new ones, saving state assets and improving safety in our work zones for both our crews and the public,” said Dillon.
Second place went to Kasey McArthur and Levi Baughman of District 7 for their adjustable grader screed. This innovation provides flexibility when grading asphalt patches, allowing adjustments from 40 in. to 68 in. in width for areas with varying
widths.
“Our innovation creates leveled and smoother patches. It saves time by having one piece of equipment that can do multiple jobs, leading to lasting, quality work,” said McArthur.
McArthur also claimed third place for his snowplow calibration/validation box. This innovation streamlines the process of calibrating snowplow controllers and spreaders, significantly reducing the time and workforce needed.
Typically, calibrating the truck spreader and verifying the salt amount required four workers and seven to eight days for 15 trucks. With this new system, it only takes two to three days and two workers.
“With this innovation, we can ensure the salt amount being applied to the roadway matches what the controller reads,” said McArthur.
The annual Innovation Showcase highlights the ingenuity and dedication of NDOT employees, emphasizing the importance of innovation in enhancing safety, efficiency and costeffectiveness in transportation operations.
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Kubota Tractor Corporation Partners With Kansas Speedway for Kubota Tractor 200
In addition to sponsoring the race and Chastain's No. 1 Chevrolet and Rhodes' No. 99 Ford F-150 at Kansas Speedway, Kubota also will be active in the Fan Zone with an equipment display and will have company representatives on-hand to discuss job openings at its Kansas facilities.
Kubota is partnering with Kansas Speedway for one of the most important races of the 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season.
Kansas Speedway announced that its NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race on Sept. 27, will be named the Kubota Tractor 200. It will serve as the final race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs’ Round of 10, with two drivers eliminated from championship contention by the end of the night.
“We’re thrilled to have Kubota playing such an important role in one of the most pivotal races of the season,” said Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren.
“Their commitment to Kansas City, the state of Kansas and to NASCAR racing overall is incredible, and we’re excited to partner with them to make this an event to remember.”
Kubota Tractor Corporation is based in Grapevine, Texas, and has a significant Kansas presence with its Midwest Division office and North American Distribution Center in Edgerton, manufacturing and assembly facilities in Salina and Abilene, and 17 dealerships across the state. Nationwide, there are more than 1,000 authorized Kubota dealerships and additional manufacturing, administrative and distribution facilities, with more than 7,000 employees who fabricate, weld and assemble compact equipment with domestic and globally sourced parts.
Since 2022, Kubota has been embedded within the NASCAR community and currently serves as the Official Tractor Company and a primary sponsor of Trackhouse Racing and NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain’s No. 1 Chevrolet, and ThorSport Racing and defending NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford F-150.
In addition to sponsoring the race and Chastain’s No. 1 Chevrolet and Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford F-150 at Kansas Speedway next month, Kubota also will be active in the Fan Zone with an equipment display and will have company representatives onhand to discuss job openings at its Kansas facilities.
“Kansas is an important market for Kubota and we’re proud to partner with NASCAR and Kansas Speedway on this race in a region where so many of our employees, dealers, and customers call home,” said Todd Stucke, president, Kubota Tractor Corporation.
“We’re proud to continue investing in America, and particularly in Kansas, to respond to increased demand for our products — and to do that, we’re looking to fill more than 300 positions across our company to strengthen our operations nationwide.”
Kansas Speedway was the site of the closest NASCAR Cup Series finish in history in May when Kyle Larson edged Chris Buescher for the win in a photo finish for the ages. That sets the stage for the Hollywood Casino 400 presented by ESPN BET on Sept. 29, the opening race of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs’ Round of 12.
That race will cap an incredible weekend of racing at Kansas Speedway, featuring four races over three days. It begins Friday, Sept. 27, with a doubleheader featuring the Kubota Tractor 200 and the ARCA Menards Series’ Reese’s 150, and continues Saturday, Sept. 28, with the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Kansas Lottery 300. And then on Sunday, Sept. 29, the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the site of the closest finish in series history with the Hollywood Casino 400 presented by ESPN BET.
Tickets for all seats are on sale and can be purchased at www.kansasspeedway.com.
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John Riley Sets Longest Concrete Bridge Girders in S.D.
Job activities have called for 1.3 million yds. of excavation; 23,000 linear ft. of storm sewer; more than 300 catch basins; 110,000 tons of gravel; more than 104,000 yds. of concrete paving; 172 spans of concrete girders; and 5.8 mi. of curb and gutter.
“It also will prepare for the transportation system needs for 2050 that are consistent with other public infrastructure growth investments.”
In 2020, the South Dakota Transportation Commission approved the plans to complete construction of the remaining 8.7 mi. that make up the southern section of Veterans Parkway from Interstate 29 to 57th Street. When connected to the northern segment of Veterans Parkway, the additional roadway will support a regional arterial road network around southeast Sioux Falls.
The section of new road from Western Avenue to Cliff Avenue has been under construction since June of last year and will continue through 2024. The other three segments of the project are still being designed.
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Considered a crucial infrastructure investment in Sioux Falls, the project provides a number of benefits, including reducing overall traffic congestion; providing safer routes and crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists; and improving accessibility throughout the Sioux Falls regional transportation network, especially in southern and eastern Sioux Falls.
The first road segment from Western Avenue to Cliff Avenue broke ground in spring 2023. The three additional segments for South Veterans Parkway will be constructed over the following years until the corridor is completed in 2027.
The South Veterans Parkway project is a partnership with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the city of Sioux Falls.
“The city of Sioux Falls and SDDOT have a strong relationship working on projects in the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization [MPO] area that enhance the Sioux Falls transportation network,” said Heiberger. “Veterans Parkway is just one of many projects that SDDOT and the city of Sioux Falls collaborate on to bring a
solid transportation network to Sioux Falls.”
The new roadway will consist of three lanes per direction, a 32-ft. raised median separating the travel lanes, a shared use path along the south side of the Parkway and a grass boulevard separating the path from the roadway.
Heiberger noted this is not a typical project.
“A unique delivery method is being used for the design, right of way and construction inspection. The method is called ‘program management’, which allows one team to work on the entire eightmile corridor at one time. North Veterans Parkway was delivered in a more traditional project manage-
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When connected to the northern segment of Veterans Parkway, the additional roadway will support a regional arterial road network around southeast Sioux Falls.
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The work is the final stage in connecting I-29 with I-90 and will help meet transportation needs across the corridor.
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Midwest Mine Services: Legacy of Growth, Innovation
Midwest Mine Services was originally founded in 1965 by Fred Hall as an industrial hose and fitting distributor in Toledo, Ohio. Ownership changed in 1999 when the business was purchased by Bob Keaton and Jay Zvanovec, shifting its focus to the aggregates industry serving quarries, demolition contractors, recycling operations and other aggregate and topsoil producers.
In 2021, Midwest Mine Services was acquired by Alta Equipment Group, which owns and operates one of the largest integrated equipment dealership platforms in the United States. This strategic acquisition expanded Alta’s expertise in the construction market, particularly in high-end engineering and design services. Alta’s existing presence in the aggregate processing industry has created synergies and cross-selling opportunities between Midwest Mine and Alta’s businesses.
Over the past 25 years, the company has expanded significantly, relocating several times to accommodate its growth
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The grinding and welding service optimizes plants with retrofitting, patching and repairing.
and employs more than 50 people. Now located at 6185 N. Drouillard Rd., Northwood, Ohio, the new facility boasts 70,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, along with offices, a conference/training room, a parts warehouse and an employee cafeteria.
Today, Midwest Mine Services designs, fabricates and installs complete plants for quarries, mines and recycling operations across Ohio and neighboring states. The company also is an authorized dealer in Ohio and Michigan of Sandvik and Conn-Weld, with component supply partners that include Flexco, ARCH Environmental Equipment Inc., Rexnord, Syntron, WEG and Weigh Shark.
Midwest Mine Services is fully equipped with grinding and welding stations.
Dan Kincaid works in the paint booth. Midwest Mine will soon be expanding with an additional paint booth to meet customer needs.
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George, Angela Laub, Dan Auler, Adam Rice, Anthony Asher, Ethan Nye, Tim Meighan, Tony Buder and David Casler.
Dan Jett works on a hydraulic hose in the Midwest Mine fabrication shop.
Midwest Mine’s new inventory includes the portable Sandvik line.
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MB Crusher Offers Innovative Attachments to Transform Excess Concrete Washout
Excess concrete can come from concrete waste from equipment, tools and machinery used in the construction process. As a result, piles of leftover concrete continue to mount onsite.
Discover how MB Crusher is transforming excess concrete washout with innovative attachments for the construction industry. Turn hardened concrete into recycled aggregates for your next project.
MB Crusher jaw crushers provide contractors and ready-mix plants with the capability to turn leftover concrete into another revenue source.
Challenges With Leftover Concrete Washout
Ready-mix concrete is a pre-mixed concrete that is manufactured in a batching plant or factory and delivered to the construction site in a ready-to-use form.
Excess concrete can come from concrete waste from equipment, tools and machinery used in the construction process. As a result, piles of leftover concrete continue to mount onsite.
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Customers Rely On Midwest Mine for Custom Solutions, Optimization
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Midwest Mine Services works closely with its customers to provide custom solutions for all phases of their operations, including plant optimization. From process analysis to equipment upgrades, the company offers a complete range of services to help optimize plant performance, reduce downtime and increase efficiency.
“We value the opportunity to work alongside the incredible professionals in the aggregate industry,” said Anthony Asher, project manager. “The dedication and partnership fuel our success, and we are grateful for the trust customers place in us. Together, we build not just strong foundations, but lasting relationships.”
Its group of highly trained staff includes a team of mining and mechanical engineers to produce and optimize 2D and 3D drawings for everything from complete plant designs to conveyor layouts, with an emphasis on safety and performance optimization.
The company’s custom-produced equipment includes chutes; conveyors and stacking systems; cone stands and crusher frames; hoppers; ladders; and tunnels. Midwest Mine Services continues to prioritize service, with a fleet of equipment including but not limited to, 30 highly trained technicians; 15 service trucks; a vulcanizing truck for conveyor belt installations; a semi-truck; a 50-ton boom truck; and a 200-ton crane dispatched daily to meet customer needs.
“It’s exciting to have been part of the evolution of the company over the years, as we have worked to continue to grow our offerings to help solve customer issues and build trusting relationships,” said Scott George, controller. “Now being part of Alta Equipment Group, the focus remains the same as we work together as a team to offer more solutions, expand relationships and develop customers for life.”
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Midwest Mine team members collaborate on a customer project.
Field service technicians Andrew Janney (L) and Anthony Boes service a customer’s screen.
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FAE Updates Its Top Tracked Carrier, Introduces PT550
FAE has completely updated its top tracked carrier, introducing the PT550 to replace the PT475.
The PT550 is the FAE tracked carrier for big challenges, ideal for major jobs in large, wooded areas and along oil and gas pipelines.
Capable of working on large areas of soft, uneven or swampy ground, this vehicle can handle longitudinal slopes up to 45 degrees and transverse slopes up to 32 degrees. All this due to a low ground pressure of 13 psi.
This new vehicle has many updated features, from design changes to technological upgrades, starting with the completely redesigned cab for added operator comfort and safety. The PT550’s Cat. 2 ROPS/FOPS/OPS approved cab has a new configuration and an integrated cabin pressurization system, an industry benchmark.
Other improvements for added operator comfort and productivity include large Lexan glass windows, ergonomic joysticks, a pneumatic seat, a large 10 in. touch screen display to control all operating functions, a 360-degree camera system and display, and a heated and refrigerated compartment with cup holder.
The Caterpillar C13B six-cylinder engine in the FAE PT550 guarantees strength, reli-
ability and global support. Equipped with a turbocharger with after cooler, the Tier IV Final/Stage V engine delivers 536 hp. The combined diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) guarantee compliance with Tier IV Final/Stage V.
The PT550 also is available with a Tier III/Stage III A engine for emission-free markets, rated at 475 hp. The large 12.5-L displacement and the electronically controlled proportional and reversible fan cooling system, designed specifically for the FAE PT550, guarantee superior performance for heavy jobs and in tropical climates, according to the manufacturer.
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The FAE PT550’s heavy-duty undercarriage is designed to provide enhanced performance and reliability, even in the most demanding conditions.
the PT550 offers enhanced grip and comfort.
The FAE PT550’s heavy-duty undercarriage is designed to provide enhanced performance and reliability, even in the most demanding conditions. The lubricated track chains last longer than conventional chains and provide a smoother ride. When combined with the reliable dozer-type rollers and oscillating undercarriage technology,
There are two roller guard options to adapt perfectly to different environments. The conventional geometry means a low center of gravity and optimal contact between the chain and the drive wheel, two fundamental elements that provide the best performance, even on slopes, according to the manufacturer.
The FAE PT550 wheelbase also extends the load distribution area, which means lower specific pressure against the ground. The undercarriage frames are designed to withstand major stresses and make maintenance easier.
The PT550 can be equipped with a forestry mulcher or a multitask head to crush stone and till soil. Each machine benefits from Active Power Management technology, which combines the Floating System function with the Load Control function, ensuring that the head always precisely follows along the ground and that power is managed effectively during operation.
Combined with the 300/U/SONIC and 500/U/SONIC forestry mulchers, FAE’s exclusive Sonic technology enables the head to work at maximum capacity at all times. Sonic technology adjusts the torque in real time according to the force required, for up to 30 percent higher productivity. For more information, visit www.fae-group.com.
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#640055 (2021) Sany SY265CLR long-reach excavator (60'), 1750 hrs, Cummins QSB6.7 T4F engine, 190 hp, 70,000lb shipping weight. Has A/C, heat, & radio. Max reach at ground level 57' 9" & max digging depth 43'9", 31" track pads, 60" digging bucket, & plumbed for hydraulic mower. 1-owner machine. Remainder of 5 yr / 5000 hour warranty (though Jan 2026).
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MB Crusher: Optimizing Your Washout Recycling Operation
Companies must provide a safe and proper way to clean and dispose of excess concrete known as washout. Washout ensures the excess concrete is removed and disposed of properly to prevent environmental factors such as runoff to storm drain systems. However, companies are left with limited options to deal with concrete stockpiles onsite.
Without an efficient concrete washout recycling system, companies are wasting money and decreasing productivity.
MB Crusher helps contractors and readymix plants solve the problem of excess concrete by crushing and recycling hardened concrete onsite. Therefore, companies can use the recycled aggregate as backfill, materials for new construction projects or create an additional revenue source by selling the aggregate.
One customer received the equivalent of two years of leftover concrete washout returned to his plant. Instead of continuing to
spend lots of money on transportation and crushing services, the company purchased an MB Crusher BF 80.3 crusher bucket. The company used the BF 80.3 crusher bucket to transform their excavator into a mobile recycling center on site by crushing the leftover stockpile of concrete as recycled aggregate.
MB Crusher attachments are easy to mobilize and fast setup on site. In fact, all MB Crusher attachments can be operated by a single person on any brand of heavy equipment, according to the company.
The MB-L160 crusher bucket can be utilized in multiple locations allowing companies to move the attachment from plant-toplant.
Now, contractors and ready-mix plants can quickly and frequently crush concrete washout, as well as avoiding expensive transportation and service fees, and increasing profit margins from recycled aggregate sales.
For more information, visit mbcrusher.com/us/us/.
(Photos courtesy of MB Crusher.)
MB CRUSHER from page 56
Roland Machinery Co. www.rolandmachinery.com
Bridgeton, MO (314) 291-1330
Cape Girardeau, MO (573) 334-5252
Columbia, MO (573) 814-0083
Palmyra, MO (573) 769-2056
Portage, IN (219) 764-8080
Bolingbrook, IL (630) 739-7474
Carterville, IL (618) 985-3399
East Peoria, IL (309) 694-3764
Marengo, IL (815) 923-4966
Springfield, IL (217) 789-7711
DePere, WI (920) 532-0165
DeForest, WI (608) 842-4151
Eau Claire, WI (715) 874-5400
Franksville, WI (262) 835-2710
Schofield, WI (715) 355-9898
Slinger, WI (262) 644-7500
Escanaba, MI (906) 786-6920
9200 Liberty Drive
Liberty, MO 60468 (816) 781-8070
ALP Air, Light, Power Liberty, MO (816) 415-6700
Joplin, MO (417) 726-5373
Maryland Heights, MO (314) 427-4911 Springfield, MO (417) 865-0505
Colby, KS (785) 462-8211
Liberal, KS (620) 624-7274
Salina, KS (785) 825-8291
Wichita, KS (316) 789-7370
Woodward, OK (580) 256-6014
(918) 984-6565
www.brandeismachinery.com
1801 Watterson Trail Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 491-4000
Bowling Green, KY (270) 780-3004
Corbin, KY (606) 528-3700
Lexington, KY (859) 259-3456
Paducah, KY (270) 444-8390
Stanville, KY (606) 478-9201
Evansville, IN (812) 425-4491
Fort Wayne, IN (260) 489-4551
Indianapolis, IN (317) 872-8410
As It Grows, Crow River Construction Partners With Road Machinery & Supplies
adding two new divisions and a 160-acre aggregate pit. Today, Crow River has five dedicated divisions: Underground Utilities and Excavation, Ready-Mix, Aggregate Production, Metal Fabrication and Calcium Chloride.
As for the garden?
“We started another one, but it’s only about three-quarters of the way done,” laughed Hanson.
RMS Partners in Growth
At each opportunity for growth, Crow River required equipment.
Backfiller Dylan Thrush operates a Komatsu D51PXi-24 IMC dozer. “The D51PXai dozer is nice,” said Thrush. “It’s smooth, and the GPS is easy to run. The GPS is 10 times faster than getting out and checking grade constantly.”
Road Machinery & Supplies Co. was there to help.
In 2013, Crow River needed a larger excavator to complete the $2.3 million project. RMS provided the company with a Komatsu PC490LC excavator through a rental purchase option (RPO).
When Hanson needed to process the rock in his garden, he again turned to RMS for an Astec GT205S screen plant.
“When I need something, the first thing I type into my phone is RMS, and there’s usually someone’s name after it that can help me,” said Hanson. “They were there for us from the start. RMS is always looking for solutions for us, and we appreciate that and trust them.”
The relationship has resulted in several Komatsu construction pieces and Astec crushers, screens and wash plants in the Crow River equipment fleet.
When Crow River was ready to integrate technologically advanced pieces into its fleet, it again turned to RMS for Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control (iMC) equipment. The first iMC purchase was a D39PXi dozer in 2018. The company recently purchased a PC490LCi-11 IMC excavator and two D51PXi-24 IMC dozers.
“[RMS territory manager] Mike Buchanan and [RMS technology solutions expert] Chris Potter have been great,” said Hanson. “They went to a job site in North Dakota this spring to train our crews and did a quick demo to get them started. It’s new to us, so that was very helpful that they came all that way to make sure we were able to get the most out of it.”
“The D39PXi purchase was something we needed to
A Crow River Construction operator uses a Komatsu PC360LC-11 to dig a trench on a sewer reconstruction project.
make because of our project list,” said Lien. “We wanted to add excavators, but we weren’t sure it made sense. Mike met with us and showed us where we could recoup the cost. After that, it made a lot more sense to get the PC490LCi.”
“Having GPS technology in the dozers made it easier to add the intelligent excavator,” said Hanson. “Our crews understand it. They want it. It’s been great.”
Hanson said that through it all, RMS has been a great partner
“Our crews all have Mike’s and Chris’ numbers,” said Hanson. “Our mechanics are in touch with their service teams. The open communication is great. We see RMS as an extension of our business. They are invested in us like they are our employees.”
Continued Growth
Hanson doesn’t have a plan for specific, large-scale growth in the immediate future. If the company’s history is any indication, he won’t turn away from any opportunity.
“Right now, we are focused on steady growth through all of our divisions,” said Hanson. “We never have been too concerned with growing just to grow, but if an opportunity comes up, we’ll definitely take a look at it.”
*From RMS: The opinions expressed here are from the end user as quoted. The results described herein are those of these end users under certain conditions. Individual results may vary.
(This article is reprinted with permission of Road Machinery & Supplies Co. Photos courtesy of RMS.) CROW from page 12
Mid Country Machinery
3478 5th Ave S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501 800-206-5936
4734 Sergeant Road Waterloo, IA 50701 319-234-8710
106 8th Street
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054 866-539-8106 www.midcountrymachinery.com
Miller-Bradford & Risberg, Inc.
W250 N6851 Hwy 164 Sussex, WI 53087 262-246-5700 Fax: 262-246-5719
DeForest, WI 608-222-9191
Eau Claire, WI 715-832-3443
De Pere, WI 920-338-5800
Marathon, WI 715-443-6000 Negaunee, MI 906-475-4181 www.miller-bradford.com
REP Rents
429 Haven Hill Road Shelbyville, KY 40065 502-633-9928 www.reprents.com
Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc.
Corporate Office 10874 East Pike Rd. Cambridge, OH 43725 740-432-6303
Customers Gather to Open Hayden-Murphy’s Elk River Store
HAYDEN-MURPHY from page 18
Hayden-Murphy held the grand opening of its newest store with a celebratory open house on Sept. 6 at the facility at 17369 Highway 10 in Elk River, Minn.
Tyler Equipment Earns SENNEBOGEN Dealer Award
from page 34
SENNEBOGEN machines are purpose-built, he has technicians and service vehicles that have also been “purpose-built” with factory training and stocked with UPtime Kits and all the special tools they might need to service a SENNEBOGEN material handler.
Chad Stracener, from Tractor & Equipment Company of Alabama, the second runner-up (and the 2023 Tree Care Dealer of the Year) also talked about their service trucks, and factory-trained technicians that are out there every day meeting the needs of their customers while continuing to build customer trust and confidence. As well, he recounted that TEC continues to invest in inventory and an inventory delivery system that ensures continuous uptime and machine availability.
At the meeting, Tyler and Stracener both agreed with the sentiment from Casselli: “Our customers know that they are buying the best product on the market, but in return, they have high expectations for machine uptime.”
They all agreed that as distributors, they take this responsibility seriously and each of them have invested heavily in parts inventories and technician training at the SENNEBOGEN Training Center.
They also agreed that a good salesman will sell the first piece of equipment, but it is the impact of the parts and service people that keeps them coming back.
Envimat, as the company name says, addresses their two main areas of interest: environment and material handling.
Initially, Envimat was well known in the forestry industry and made its mark there. However, based on that history, Casselli brought in steel, scrap and recycling market specialists.
“We hired these individuals because they know the business of our customers and understand the challenges they face every day,” Casselli said.
“Our sales teams are well versed with the SENNEBOGEN product line but our specialists bring something new to each situation. We know what the customers want and we see it as part of our job to be their equipment partner and help the customer be more profitable. They can do that when we have earned their trust and we work with them to choose the right machines with the right attachment for their operations and applications.”
Casselli went on to say that some of his best salespeople are his customers. When asking one of his customers if he can bring in someone to see their SENNEBOGEN working in their yard, they always say, “Yes, of course. But you’re not allowed to come. Stay home. We’ll have a good conversation,” and they do. He says they tell them all about the machines but most importantly, they tell them about our service fleet, parts inventory and our factory trained mechanics.
“We’re very proud of our relationship with our customers. We are also very excited that we are bringing
five customer technicians this fall to the SENNEBOGEN Training Center for free factory training that will be done in Spanish.”
One of the things that his customers really like is the simplicity of the SENNEBOGEN material handlers. The off-the-shelf componentry as well as the fact that they are hydraulic over hydraulics versus machines that use proprietary parts and are electronic over hydraulics. That combination, in the environment that they work in, makes them much more prone to failure and downtime due to the electronic componentry that controls the machines, the company said.
Casselli added that the success of Envimat is also due to the support it gets from SENNEBOGEN America and its president, Constantino Lannes. He said the SENNEBOGEN team is there every month and works with new customers to maximize their investment.
“Constantino is also here regularly, and we are working with him all the time. He is so knowledgeable. Our customers love to talk with him especially as he speaks their business language but is also fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.”
When asked if he felt that a “Threepeat” was possible for next year, he indicated that he had a great deal of respect for the other dealers across North America but he will continue to work Plan B to make sure Plan A is successful.” CEG
(All photos courtesy of SENNEBOGEN.)
Customers have a close-up look at the latest BOMAG machines.
Due to its commitment to customer service, Hayden-Murphy’s ability to provide parts and service availability is now elevated.
On site for Hayden-Murphy’s open house was Preferred Sign Graphics’ Spencer Fritze with a wrapped Manitou skid steer for Hayden-Murphy.
SECTION Trucks & Trailers
Volvo Announces Plans to Launch Hydrogen-Powered Trucks
Trucks that run on green hydrogen instead of fossil fuels provide one way to decarbonize transport. Hydrogen trucks will be especially suitable over longer distances and in regions where there is limited charging infrastructure, or time for, recharging of batteries.
Volvo will begin customer tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines in 2026, and the trucks will be commercially available towards the end of this decade.
Already, testing in labs and in vehicles is ongoing. The hydrogen-powered combustion engine trucks will complement Volvo’s offering of other alternatives, such as battery electric trucks, fuel cell electric trucks and trucks that run on renewable fuels, like biogas and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil).
“Trucks where the traditional internal combustion engine remains but runs on hydrogen will have the same performance and reliability as our diesel trucks, but with the added benefit of potentially net zero CO2 emissions well-to-wheel. They will be a valuable complement to our battery electric trucks, which have been on the market for several years,” said Jan Hjelmgren, head of product management and quality, Volvo Trucks.
Volvo trucks with combustion engines powered by green hydrogen have the potential to deliver net zero CO2 well-to-wheel when using renewable HVO as ignition fuel and are categorized as “Zero Emission Vehicles” (ZEV) under the agreed new EU CO2 emission standards.
“It’s clear that several kinds of technology are needed to decarbonize heavy transport. As a global truck manufacturer, we need to support our customers by offering a variety
of decarbonization solutions, and customers can choose their alternative based on transport assignment, available infrastructure and green energy prices,” said Hjelmgren.
Volvo trucks with hydrogen-powered combustion engines will feature High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI), a technology where a small amount of ignition fuel is injected with high pressure to enable compression ignition before hydrogen is added. The advantages of this technology include higher energy efficiency with lower fuel
Volvo will launch trucks with combustion engines that can run on green hydrogen. These trucks provide a significant step to decarbonize heavy transport.
consumption, and increased engine power.
Volvo Group has signed an agreement with Westport Fuel Systems to establish a joint venture utilizing HPDI technology.
Facts
• Hydrogen-powered Volvo trucks will have an operational range comparable to many diesel trucks, depending on the type of transport.
• Due to the low CO2 emissions from hydrogen combustion, these trucks are cate-
gorized as “Zero Emission Vehicles” under the agreed new EU CO2 emission standards.
• Hydrogen combustion engines will also emit very small amounts of nitrogen oxides and particles.
• Hydrogen also can be used to power fuel cell electric trucks, where electricity is produced on board the truck. Fuel cell electric trucks do not emit any tailpipe emissions, only water vapor.
For more information, visit www.volvotrucks.com.
Volvo Trucks photo
Farm-Rite Equipment Inc.
www.farmriteequip.com
Dassel 901 Parker Ave West PO Box 26 Dassel, MN 55325
Addison 543 South Rohlwing Road Addison, IL 60101 630-627-0000
Bolingbrook
250 E. North Frontage Road Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-739-7770
Channahon 23921 S. Northern Illinois Drive Channahon, IL 60410 815-467-4480
Chicago 2350 South Laflin Street Chicago, IL 60608 312-942-9200
Crestwood 4701 West 137th Street Crestwood, IL 60445 708-597-3110
Mishawaka 14077 Esther Ave. Mishawaka, IN 46545 574-406-6800
Merrillville 900 Louisiana Street. Merrillville, IN 46410 219-576-7800
Schererville 1133 Indianapolis Boulevard Schererville, IN 46375 219-865-6545
Wauconda 1360 North Rand Road Wauconda, IL 60084 847-526-9444
Marne 1064 Franklin Street Marne, MI 49435 616-371-7250
Ziegler CAT www.zieglercat.com
8000 County Road 101 East Shakopee, MN 55379 800-352-2812
13822 West Freeway Drive Columbus, MN 55038 866-982-5656
2225 255th Street St. Cloud, MN 56301 800-522-9469
Ziegler
Equipment Company www.altaequipment.com
8840 Byron Commerce Drive SW Bryon Center, MI 49315 616-878-7450
56195 Pontiac Trail New Hudson, MI 48165 248-356-5200 1061 Stepke Court Traverse City, MI 49685 231-714-6210
5105 Loraine Street Detroit, MI 48208 313-394-1811
G 3283 S Dort Hwy Burton, MI 48529 810-744-4840
3725 Old 27 S Gaylord, MI 49735 989-731-9988
7500 E 15 Mile Rd Sterling Heights, MI 48312 568-474-5063 1035 Wylie Drive Bloomington, IL 61705 309-585-3800
613 E Stevenson Rd Ottawa, IL 61350 815-313-2070
www.companywrench.com
4805 Scooby Lane Carroll, OH 43112 866-294-6103
1515 W. Epler Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46217 317-782-8850 1330 KY-151 Frankfort, KY 40601 502-699-2681 16400 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, OH 44135 866-294-6103 920 Deneen Ave. Monroe (Cincinnati), OH 45050 866-294-6103
FleetWatcher Live Order Tracking Helps Grow Sales for Aggregate, Asphalt Plants
FleetWatcher introduces Live Order Tracking, a new feature that allows FleetWatcher customers to grow their external material sales business by letting their customers track deliveries online in real time.
Providing total transparency allows the purchaser to monitor delivery status and timing, ensure that someone will be there to accept delivery, order additional materials on the fly if needed, and more. All parties can see exactly where the trucks are, when they are expected, and how much of the order has been delivered versus how much is still to come.
This new tool allows FleetWatcher customers to increase their material sales by providing better service to their contractor, commercial and residential customers, without changing their business model or procedures.
All trucks working on the job are displayed on the map with their heading. Each truck icon provides a pop-up that when clicked shows the location, speed, heading and a scale ticket icon. Clicking the scale ticket icon shows the trucks scale tickets, with the most recent on top.
Truck history also may be viewed to show a list of all trucks working the job along with their load count. The status page also will indicate if the order is subsequently cancelled or rained out. When the target tonnage entered has been delivered, the status on the order will reflect Completed, and the Delivery History button can be clicked to display a list of all loads.
FleetWatcher Live Order Tracking is applicable for both aggregate materials and asphalt deliveries.
www.aisequip.com 3600 North Grand River Avenue Lansing, MI 48906 517-321-8000
600 44th Street S.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49548 616-538-2400
65809 Gratiot Avenue Lenox, MI 48050 586-727-7502
4600 AIS Drive P.O. Box 253 Bridgeport, MI 48722 989-777-0090
8300 M-72 East Williamsburg, MI 49690 231-267-5060
rmsequipment.com
5633 Highway 13 W Savage, MN 55378 952-895-9595
101 Country Club Rd, SE Byron, MN 55920 507-701-0199
314 Garfield Avenue Duluth, MN 55802 218-727-8611
315 Hoover Road N Virginia, MN 55792 218-741-9011
3001 Oxbow Ct SW Bondurant, IA 50035 515-282-0404
With this new functionality FleetWatcher notifies the recipient via email, text, or both that the first load is in process. This message contains the details of the order along with a link to track the first order and further progress on the job, with no log-in nor FleetWatcher account required. Recipients also can view a Current Order Status page, which displays a map including the source and destination along with the location of each truck delivering material to satisfy the order.
Asphalt delivery recipients and FleetWatcher users may enter additional information including Waste Tons, plant contractor, plant inspector, roadway contractor, roadway inspector and temperature on the order scale tickets. In addition, the load can be accepted or rejected, and notes may be added to the scale ticket as need.
FleetWatcher Live Order Tracking extends the platform’s order visibility and reporting features to third party customers, thus streamlining projects and providing instant access to all vital project information.
For more information, visit www.FleetWatcher.com.
Western Global Announces New MultiCube
Non-Hazmat Diesel Fuel Trailer Solution
Western Global, a provider of portable tanks and dispensing equipment for the storage and handling of fuels, lubricants and other fluids, introduces its first non-hazmat, multi-tank diesel fuel trailer solution: MultiCube.
This transportable 630-gal. multitank diesel fuel trailer — available only in the U.S. market — is ideal for fuel distributors, rental companies, general contractors and others looking for a simple option that allows them to haul diesel fuel without needing hazmat drivers.
Designed to safely transport diesel fuel when and where it’s needed, the rugged MultiCube features six independently isolated 105-gal. fuel tanks housed within an outer tank, providing built-in, double-walled containment.
“The MultiCube is a game-changer for hauling diesel fuel,” said Jeff Lowe, vice president of product marketing at Western Global. “It is one of the most durable and affordable solutions on the market, and it can be towed without hazmat placarding — a
huge benefit in today’s labor market.”
The MultiCube has preconfigured, pre-installed accessory package options that include fuel pump packages, hose reels, a DEF kit and custody transfer meter. These packages are designed to suit all of a customer’s fueling needs — from fleet fueling to
last-mile delivery.
In addition to easily transporting diesel fuel without hazmat placarding, MultiCube customers can:
• Meet environmental regulations: Western Global’s trademark doublewalled tank design prevents leaks and eliminates the need for secondary containment.
• Keep fuel secure: The lockable rear cabinet ensures your diesel and equipment are safe and secure. Side cabinet release levers are only accessible from the rear cabinet.
• Expect years of worry-free use: The MultiCube has an industry-leading eight-year tank warranty and a oneyear trailer warranty.
• Get tanks on demand: Western Global prides itself on short lead times and having product in stock, which means customers can meet immediate fuel storage needs.
For more information, visit westernglobal.com.
56555 Pontiac Trail New Hudson, MI 48165 248-437-8121
www.brookstractor.com
1900 West Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590 608-837-5141
12101 W Silver Spring Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53225 414-462-9790
1031 Lawrence Dr. De Pere, WI 54115 920-336-5711
5429 Prairie Dr. Plover, WI 54467 715- 254-2777
1609 SE Frontage Road Mt. Pleasant, WI 53177 262-898-6700
455 West Ave. North West Salem, WI 54669 608-786-2644
2900 Bicycle Street Sparta, WI 54656 608-351-2101
www.lanoequipofnorwood.com 1015 Highway 212 West Norwood Young America, MN 55368 952-467-2182
10740 High Life Court SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 319-363-9655
1400 North Highway 75 Sioux City, IA 51105 712-252-0538
3150 5th Avenue East Moline, IL 61244 309-755-7203
3021 West 133rd Street Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-6310
www.mnequipmentsolutions.com
13725 Main Street Rogers, MN 55374 763-428-4107
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www.ditchwitchnd.com 1100 W. Main Ave. West Fargo, ND 58078
701-282-3600 877-282-3600
2921 Twin City Dr. Mandan, ND 58554 701-663-9551 877-663-9551
901 Parker Ave. West PO Box 26 Dassel, MN 55325 888-679-4857 320-275-2737 1515 West Litchfield Ave. Willmar, MN 56201 877-484-3211 320-235-3672
810 Mayhew Lake Rd. NE St. Cloud, MN 56304 844-262-2281 320-240-2085
19612 US Hwy 71 Long Prairie, MN 56347 866-514-0982 320-732-3715
www.swanston.com 3450 W Main Ave. Fargo, ND 58103 800-369-0371 3915 Burdick Expressway E. Minot, ND 58703 800-210-8766
712 Frontier Dr. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-739-4505
3818 Nevada St SW Alexandria, MN 56308 320-460-8773
Bobcat N.D. Open Celebrates 60 Years of Professional, Local Golf, Community
“Bobcat Company is proud to again support this annual tournament, which has become a favorite tradition in the Fargo community,” said Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America. “For decades, the Bobcat North Dakota Open has been a great way to showcase pro and amateur golf talent, while also giving back to our community by helping The Village build brighter futures for area kids and families who need our support.”
A large field of amateur golfers were paired with pros. The tournament’s events also included a kick-off celebration, barbeque and a Big Brothers Big Sisters program golf clinic for children who each received a set of junior golf clubs courtesy of the North Dakota Golf Association.
BRANDEIS MACHINERY & SUPPLY COMPANY
www.brandeismachinery.com 1801 Watterson Tr. Louisville, KY 40299 502/491-4000
Bowling Green, KY 270/780-3004
Corbin, KY 606/528-3700 Lexington, KY 859/259-3456
Stanville, KY 606/478-9201 Paducah, KY 270/444-8390 Evansville, IN 812/425-4491 Indianapolis, IN 317/872-8410 Ft.Wayne, IN 260/489-4551
The three-day, pro-am golf tournament concluded Aug. 25 with an awards presentation during which Bobcat representatives presented a check to representatives of The Village representing Bobcat’s total donations while serving as the annual tournament’s title sponsor.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support of Bobcat Company and other generous sponsors,” said Kelly Olson, president and CEO of The Village Family Service Center. “The generosity of our sponsors and the community is truly
making a difference in the lives of the people we serve, and we look forward to continuing this important partnership in the years to come.”
In addition to Bobcat Company serving as the tournament’s title sponsor, other major sponsors this year included Bell Bank, Bremer Bank, D-S Beverages, J & M Printing, Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp and Swanston Equipment Corporation.
The 60th annual Bobcat North Dakota Open is a part of the Dakotas Tour, a 20-event, professional golf tour played in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.
ROAD BUILDERS MACHINERY
& SUPPLY CO., INC. www.roadbuildersmachinery.com 1001 S. 7th St. Kansas City, KS 66105 913/371-3822 Omaha, NE 402/331-9200 Lincoln, NE 402/325-0447 Grand Island, NE 308/384-2620 Norfolk, NE 402/316-2606
ROAD MACHINERY
& SUPPLIES CO. www.rmsequipment.com 5633 W Hwy 13 Savage MN 55378 952/895-9595 • 800/888-9515 Rochester, MN 507/701-0199 Duluth, MN 218/727-8611 • 800/888-9535 Virginia MN 218/741-9011 • 800/752-4304 Des Moines IA 515/282-0404 • 800/555-1445 Sioux City IA 712/252-0538 • 800/633-9104 Cedar Rapids IA 319/363-9655 • 800/616-6615
East Moline, IL 309-755-7203 • 800-633-9114
Bobcat photo
The three-day, pro-am golf tournament concluded Aug. 25.
Bobcat photo
Mark Johnson (L), Bobcat ND Open Tournament director, with Bill Sholl, honorary chairman.
Bobcat photo
Mark Johnson (L), Bobcat ND Open Tournament director, presents the Founder's Award to John Mark.
MON FOR MOR NEY OUR R Y RE
Topcon Positioning Systems Announces Exec Changes
Topcon Positioning Systems announced that Ray O’Connor, president and chief executive officer, will retire in September 2025 after more than three decades of exceptional leadership. O’Connor will transition to the role of chairman of the Topcon Positioning Systems board of directors effective Sept. 1, 2024, providing guidance and support to the executive leadership team during this important year of transition.
Succeeding O’Connor as president and CEO is Ivan Di Federico, who currently serves as executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Topcon Positioning Systems. After two decades with the company, Di Federico will assume his new role on Sept. 1, 2024.
“It has been a true privilege to lead Topcon Positioning Systems for the past three decades and witness the incredible growth and evolution of the company,” said O’Connor. “I am immensely proud of what our team has accomplished, and confident that Ivan is the right leader to take the company into the future. His deep technical expertise, strategic vision and proven track record of driving innovation make him the ideal choice to lead the company through its next chapter of growth and success.”
Under O’Connor’s leadership, Topcon Positioning Systems has experienced dramatic organic growth and expansion into new markets and product lines. During his tenure, he was responsible for numerous key acquisitions, as well as the expansion into GNSS, radios, machine automation, and global positioning software and workflow solutions for the construction and precision
agriculture industries.
“Ray has made significant contributions to the global positioning industry through his many patents, inspired by his product vision and application experience — I am honored to succeed him as president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems,” said Di Federico. “Ray has built an exceptional company and a talented team, and I look forward to building upon this strong foundation to drive continued innovation and growth.
“As we navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving market landscape, I am confident that our strategic focus, operational excellence, and world-class solutions will position the company for continued success.”
In addition to the leadership transition, Topcon also announced that Philip Thach will be promoted to executive vice president (EVP) chief operating officer, and EVP chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1, 2024. Thach joined Topcon in 2018 as CFO and has been instrumental in developing financial controls, strategic planning and operational efficiencies.
The announcement of these executive leadership changes reflects Topcon’s commitment to a thoughtful and well-planned succession process that will ensure a smooth transition and continued momentum for the company, while maintaining its customercentric culture and values, the company said. With a strong leadership team in place, Topcon is poised to build on its history of innovation and market leadership.
For more information, visit topconpositioning.com.
Topcon photo
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Snow and Ice Section
KAGE Innovation Swoops Into Wing Plow Market
KAGE Innovation officially released its first hydraulic wing plow at the 2024 SIMA Snow and Ice Symposium in Pittsburgh, Pa., June 27 to 28, taking the snow removal market by storm.
The largest plow offered by KAGE, its first wing plow is part of its SnowDozer series of plows for 30,000 to 50,000 lb. wheel loaders and 300-plus hp tractors.
The SnowDozer Wing utilizes the original SnowDozer center moldboard. Instead of having the removable box for a 2-in-1 system, the outermost sections of the plow have hydraulic wings that can pivot 180 degrees front to back.
The SnowDozer Wing can expand to as large as 28 ft. wide and get as narrow as 12 ft. wide simply by folding the 4 or 5 ft. wings out or in, respectively. With infinitely adjustable independent and simultaneously controlled wings, the SnowDozer Wing can move snow and maneuver in any way you can imagine, according to the manufacturer.
Angle plow, windrow, back drag, push, scoop, scrape, stack and everything in between.
How Easy Is It to Level?
This wing plow self levels through the use of multiple forms of float. It levels side-to-side through 12 degrees moldboard oscillation. Front-to-back leveling is achieved through floating and oscillating wing skids and is aided front end
loaders through a floating quick attach. That means that both the heel and toe of the wing skids will be in contact with the substrate with the same pressure and will wear evenly. (It attaches to tractors through a Cat II 3 pt hitch.)
Small surface variations are even accounted for through the use of a sectional contouring cutting edge called The AdvantEdge, which uses independently floating and oscillating 18 and 24 in. sections to ensure the blade contours to all crowns and depressions in the substrate.
Worried About Obstacles?
The SnowDozer Wing has those covered as well. Not only does the floating cut ting edge accommodate lower profile obstacles, such as manhole covers, but the cutting edge on the snow blade trips back 90 degrees and while the cutting edge on each wing trips back 55 degrees, easily accommodating curb-height obstacles. The floating skids will even travel right over top of a curb while allowing the cutting edge to scrape right up to it.
or 5 ft. wings out or in., respectively.
The SnowDozer Wing utilizes the original SnowDozer center moldboard. And instead of having the removable box for a 2-in-1 system, the outermost sections of the plow have hydraulic wings that can pivot 180 degrees front to back.
keep a tight fit at the hinges and therefore leak “snail trails” of snow, the SnowDozer Wing offers a certain degree of float there as well to allow for both hinge movement and close the gap when plowing or back dragging — meaning there is no snow left behind, according to the manufacturer.
It even offers an extra snow catch to cover any room left for movement of the floating skids. When it comes to leak points, KAGE has it covered.
Then It Must Be Hard to Maintain, Right?
Absolutely not.
Easy maintenance was at the heart of this design. It starts with overbuilding by design so it doesn’t break, including protecting parts that are most likely to get damaged — such as hydraulic lines — and moves on to using easy-to-obtain and replace parts.
Nearly everything on the SnowDozer Wing is bolt-on so you don’t need specialized tools to fix it in the field in the rare and unfortunate event something breaks when you need it most. It even uses double acting hydraulic cylinders for the wings because they are easy to obtain and repair.
To top it off, these smart and rugged wing plows are made in the USA at KAGE’s Osceola, Wis., headquarters. For more information, call 844-314-KAGE (5243) or visit kageinnovation.com. (Photos courtesy of KAGE.)
The SnowDozer Wing can expand to as large as 28 ft. wide and get as narrow as 12 ft. wide simply by folding the 4
Fisher Offers Snow, Ice Equipment With New Technology
Fisher Engineering, a manufacturer of snow and ice control equipment, showcased its new product offerings at the annual 2024 SIMA Snow and Ice Symposium.
The STORM BOXX HX hydraulic wing pusher plow turns a skid steer, loader or backhoe into a snow clearing machine by allowing the operator to adjust its wings into numerous positions to tackle the variety of obstacles a property presents.
Its exclusive, hydraulic, independently-controlled wings provide countless configurations within a 180-degree range of motion. Plus, TRACE cutting edge technology adjusts to surface contours and obstacles, providing a clean scrape and consistent plowing performance, according to the manufacturer.
The TEMPEST poly hopper spreader provides the latest in deicing technology, with a choice between the HELIXX shaftless auger system for precise rock salt application or the robust pintle chain conveyor system for
thick, heavy materials like sand or salt/sand mix. The hopper geometry is optimized for better material flow to the spinner for a
smooth and even spread.
A wide range of accessories are also available, including the Trilogy Defense
Pre-wet and Direct Liquid Application System that allows you to spread, pre-wet, or spray all with one hopper spreader.
“The TEMPEST poly hopper becomes even more effective when adding the Trilogy Defense Prewet and Direct Liquid Application System,” said Seth Bergerud, CSP, Parts & Accessories product manager of Fisher Engineering. “Whether pre-wetting material to treat it for colder conditions or using direct application to pretreat surfaces, the versatility of the upfitted TEMPEST can handle the worst mother nature has to offer.”
“These new products are all about safety, performance, and adaptability,” said Andy McArdle, vice president of marketing at Fisher Engineering. “Our customers take on countless challenges in the harshest weather conditions, and we get to provide them with equipment they can rely on to work when it’s needed and increase the productivity of each operator.”
For more information, visit fisherplows.com.
Hilltip Offers New Tractor V-Plow for Snow Removal
Hilltip’s new SnowStriker VTR snowplows are designed for compact tractors and loaders weighing 2.5 to 5 tons. These v-plows feature heavy-duty box construction to withstand the harshest winter conditions.
Available in six models ranging from 5.5 to 8.6 ft. wide, VTR snowplows have a curved, powder-coated snow blade to create an optimal snow-rolling effect. The blades are made of high-strength steel, helping to make the plows light, yet durable.
An adjustable, two-segment cutting edge with trip springs offers enhanced plow protection. Additionally, the plow provides superior coverage because the segments compress independently when obstacles are hit. The cutting edges are available in polyurethane or high-strength steel.
VTR snowplows also have an adjustable attack angle that allows operators to adapt to different plowing surfaces and weather conditions. Additionally, the blade tilts and oscillates up to six degrees when plowing on uneven ground, producing a cleaner scrape.
A variety of custom mounts are available, including a three-point hitch, multi-car/multi-mobile plate or custom mounting plate with hooks. The vplows are equipped with double-acting hydraulic cylinders for added versatility.
Options include LED edge markers, a poly snow deflector, plow shoe kits and electric valve. The plows come standard in the color gray, but also are available in orange for improved visibility.
Headquartered in Pietarsaari, Finland, Hilltip is a leading manufacturer of road maintenance equipment in Europe. With equipment designed and built in an area that averages at least six months of snowfall every year, Hilltip is known for its extreme durability and advanced technologies. With the acquisition of Industrial Metal Products (Industrial Truck Beds) in 2022, Hilltip now has a manufacturing, sales and service location in Fort Wayne, Ind. to better cater to the North American market.
For more information, call 260/447-7900 or visit www.hilltipna.com.
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NDOT Announces Funding for Five BRO Program Projects
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) local assistance division announced that five Nebraska bridge projects in Greeley, Pawnee, Richardson and Polk counties, along with the village of Dunbar, will be eligible for funding through the Off-System Local Bridge Replacement (BRO) Program.
“This funding opportunity will enhance safety and improve connectivity in Greeley County.”
The BRO Program, part of the Bridge Formula Funds, significantly benefits rural communities, focusing funding on protecting, preserving, rehabilitating and replacing crucial off-system bridges in rural areas. NDOT selects these projects based on rigorous inspection data and structural assessments, ensuring the most critical needs are addressed.
The five rural bridge projects selected by structure number are:
• C003932705 Greeley County (Cedar River, 3 mi. N, 7 mi. W of Spalding)
• C006702005P Pawnee County (Turkey Creek, .2 mi. N, 1.7 mi. W of Pawnee City)
• C007432220 Richardson County (Goolsby Creek)
• C007204525 Polk County (S CH of Platte River)
• M077041833 Village of Dunbar (Little Nemaha River)
“This funding is greatly appreciated and much needed in rural Nebraska to make improvements to our aging infrastructure,” said Lance Harter, Greeley County superintendent. “This funding opportunity will enhance safety and improve connectivity in
For more information, visit dot.nebraska.gov.
Terex Service School Provides Hands-On Instruction for Techs
In June, Terex Utilities held its 39th annual Service School at Lake Area Technical College for 56 participants from across the United States and Canada.
The service school provides a hands-on experience that helps equipment technicians understand more on inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, servicing and operating equipment.
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This year, the school consisted of nine stations, with Terex team member instructors from the Technical Support, Field Service, and the Regional Production Support Managers group. Stations included training on specific aerial devices and digger derricks and instruction on maintenance.
“We are constantly looking for ways to improve the school by receiving feedback through surveys each year,” Will Biberdorf, product support tech said. “This year we added a class on the new ANSI standard for 15-year structural testing which states that structural tests are required when a unit reaches the age of 15 years, then every 10 years. This station went over what this all
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AGC Events Calendar:
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• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition
• Construction Project Manager Course (https://pmc.agc.org/)
Dates: Sunday, September 22, 2024 (4:00 PM) –Friday, September 27, 2024 (2:00 PM)
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• AGC EDGE Supervisory Training Program (STP) –Updated 2024 (Https://training.agc.org/course/vfstp2425)
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 (1:59 PM) –
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 (6:00 PM)
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• AGC EDGE STP Units 1 & 2 Leadership, Motivation & Communication (https://training.agc.org/course/vstp241001/)
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Dates: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 (2:00 PM) –
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entails and participants got to perform the test on an aerial unit.”
While the training is geared for technicians who work on the equipment, other individuals such as trainers, can benefit from this hands-on learning experience.
Roger Pothier is the owner and an instructor at Live Line Utility Training Inc. in Canada.
With 20 years of experience as an automotive and heavy-duty mechanic, Pothier opened Live Line Utility Training in September 2023, which is an accredited training supplier for the Canadian Utility Fleet Council.
For more information, visit www.terex.com/utilities.
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
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Associated Training Services Wins CCO EDU Accreditation
Associated Training Services (ATS) has been qualified by CCO Education Services (CCO EDU) as an Accredited Training Provider (ATP).
John Klabacka, president of ATS, said, “We are proud and excited to be an Accredited Training Provider under the new CCO EDU accreditation standards. ATS understands the importance of training providers meeting higher level standards to give potential customers a measure of judging quality when it comes to training and preparation for CCO certification testing.”
The rigorous accreditation process required meeting a 40-plus point Accredited Training Provider Standard that included submitting hundreds of pages of documentation demonstrating that the standard was met. CCO EDU thoroughly audited ATS and conducted interviews to verify the information.
Organizations earning the prestigious ATP designation can be found at ccoedu.org/accredited-training-provider-listing/ .
CCO EDU launched the ATP program in
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To be successful, dealerships need to leverage the diversity of their workforce to improve the quality of decisionmaking, fuel growth and inspire the next generation. This unique event brings together women professionals in the equipment industry to network and provide an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and discuss the unique challenges they face. AED’s Women in Equipment Conference focuses on helping women leaders understand their unique strengths as well as barriers to success, grow their leadership skills, interact with other women professionals from allied industries to grow their network, and increase the visibility of women in the industry.
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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION www.necanet.org
NECA 2024 CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW
Dates: September 28, 2024 – October 1, 2024
Place: San Diego Convention Center 111 Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619/525-5000
2024 to demonstrate evaluation and identification of high-quality training providers.
“The ATP designation identifies training organizations that have met the stringent standards put in place by CCO EDU,” said CEO Thom Sicklesteel. “We congratulate John Klabacka and ATS on meeting this standard and congratulate them on the welldeserved ATP recognition.”
Empowering Lives and Communities
NECA Contractors set the standard for traditional and integrated electrical systems and lead the industry in the practical application of new technologies. Who We Are, The Voice of the Electrical Construction Industry. NECA Contractors are the technical professionals responsible for the most innovative and safest electrical construction in the U.S.A. Our members offer their clients superior performance and are committed to delivering quality results. Our contractors are experts in the top of their field. Today, NECA continues to build on a legacy of protecting the public and making innovation possible. NECA Contractors set the standard for traditional and integrated electrical systems and lead the industry in the practical application of new technologies.
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OHIO FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
Sustaining and Advancing Ohio’s Forest Products Industry
2024 Paul Bunyan Show
Dates: Fri, October 4, 2024, to Sun, October 6, 2024
Place: Guernsey Country Fairgrounds 335 Old National Road, Lore City, Ohio 43768
Description: The Paul Bunyan Show is a celebration of the Forest Industry in Ohio. Featuring logging equipment sales and demonstrations, lumberjack competitions and entertainment, educational seminars, and workshops, great food, family fun and much more!
Frequently Asked Questions: Will there be ATMs onsite at Paul Bunyan Show? YES
Is Paul Bunyan Show dog-friendly or service animal only?
Service-Animals only
Is Paul Bunyan Show RAIN or SHINE? YES
Are children free? Children under 6 years of age are FREE! Are masks required at the Paul Bunyan Show? NO Is Paul Bunyan Show handicap accessible? YES, but part of the show is on sod and could be muddy, if it rains. Is Paul Bunyan Show for all ages? YES
For more information: Phone: 888/388-7337
Email: info@ohioforest.org
Website: www.thepaulbunyanshow.com
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AGC’s ‘Culture of Care’ Program Helps Retain Workers
WORKERS from page 1
In analyzing survey results, the association said the fed’s policies mean it costs more, takes longer and is less certain if a project will start on time.
However, the association outlined a range of steps construction firms are taking to build new workforce development partnerships.
“So too are AGC of America and its network of 89 chapters working to address workforce shortages,” said Jeff Shoaf, CEO of the AGC.
The group has partnered with member chapters to run more than a dozen targeted digital advertising campaigns designed to reach and recruit new workers.
Shoaf said they’ve created and shared recruiting resources, including a template recruiting website for chapters.
“Our Culture of Care program … available to the entire industry … is designed to help firms retain workers by teaching them how to create more welcoming and inclusive job sites.”
And, he said, “we regularly host virtual and in-person gatherings to share workforce development success stories and encourage their replication.”
Association chapters run a host of training and recruiting programs as well, partnering with local school districts to create new construction academies.
Pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs have been built through a network of career and technical education teachers.
And members host dozens of construction career fairs each year, among many other workforce efforts.
Nitty Gritty of Workforce Issues
Shoaf is confident federal workforce policies will make a meaningful and lasting difference for the better for the nation’s construction workforce.
There is no denying that contractors are even more challenged to fill open positions this year than they were in 2023.
The AGC-Arcoro survey found that 94 percent of respondents reported having open positions for craft workers. In 2023 that number was 85 percent.
Likewise, for 79 percent, openings for salaried positions are plentiful. That compares to 69 percent a year ago.
The AGC reports that among those firms, 94 percent face challenges filling craft positions and 92 percent report difficulty in filling salaried openings.
“Nearly all craft positions are hard to fill,” noted the survey analysis. More than 60 percent of firms find difficulty filling craft trade positions.
AGC noted hiring mechanics and cement masons was the biggest challenge; 83 per-
cent of firms that employ either occupation say workers are hard to find.
The most-mentioned hard-to-fill salaried position is superintendents, listed by 83 percent of the firms seeking those workers.
Project managers/supervisors are listed by 81 percent of firms and estimating personnel by 78 percent, according to the AGC survey.
Finally AI personnel/specialist, currently the least-mentioned salaried position, is rated hard to fill by 30 percent of firms.
“The candidates are mostly there, they just aren’t qualified to work,” said the AGC.
In fact, 62 percent of respondents reported that available candidates are not qualified to work in the industry for reasons such as a lack of skills.
Half reported that some new hires fail to show up or quit shortly after starting.
And 43 percent said potential employees lack required credentials, such as a driver’s license, work permit or clean background check.
Meanwhile, 37 percent list candidates’ failure to pass a drug test as a disqualifying factor. That is up from 33 percent in the 2023 survey. And 23 percent said potential employees list difficulty acquiring reliable transportation to and from a job site as a factor.
It’s notable that 22 percent stated some candidates report needing flexible work schedules or an option for remote work.
eliminating jobs,” said AGC.
No one’s giving up, either. The survey found many are going where the workers are, starting with social media and targeted digital advertising.
The AGC reports that 57 percent of responding firms added online strategies to connect better with younger applicants.
Approximately half engaged with a careerbuilding program, at high schools, colleges or career and technical education programs.
Some 28 percent of firms used an executive search firm or professional employer organization. And 23 percent report using the services of a craft staffing firm or engaging with a government workforce development or unemployment agency.
A fifth of firms added or increased the use
In that period, roughly half of firms added employees, while 30 percent reduced headcount and 19 percent had no change, said the association.
“Unlike last year, when optimism was nearly uniform nationwide, there is more regional variation this year.”
The AGC found that firms in the Northeast express the most optimism — 83 percent expect to expand headcount in the next 12 months.
Those numbers were followed by the South, at 76 percent of firms; the West, at 70 percent and the Midwest, at 69 percent.
“Shortages of workers and certain essential equipment are still causing headaches for many firms,” said the association.
Materials shortages and delivery delays are much less common, but a majority reports project delays from their own or subcontractors’ worker shortages.
Despite all of the hardships in hiring qualified workers for the long haul, companies report trying innovative approaches to meet the needs of good workers.
Not Waiting Around for the Fed
The AGC survey found that 61 percent, more than half of responding companies, raised base pay for hourly craft workers even further than they had a year earlier.
And 42 percent initiated or increased spending on training and professional development in the past year.
“The industry is also looking to technological solutions to help overcome workforce shortages,” said the AGC.
In fact, one out of four firms has increased the use of learning programs with a strong online or video component, such as holding classes using Teams or Zoom.
“Contractors have mixed expectations regarding the impact of technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence [AI] on construction jobs,” AGC said.
A majority believes these technologies will positively impact jobs by automating errorprone tasks or improving job quality and making workers safer and more productive.
“But a third of respondents expects no effect on construction jobs and 10 percent believe the impact … will be negative, by
of sub- or specialty contractors or implemented software to distribute job postings and manage applications. Just 7 percent applied for employment-based visas, such as H-1B or H-2B. Those open-shop and union contractors using these visas was the same in 2023.
The result of all this beating the craft trade bushes is a boon for those workers seeking employment in the construction field.
In fact, 61 percent of responding contractors increased pay rates or benefits even more for hourly workers this year; 45 percent did so for salaried employees.
“Contractors are rethinking how they operate to cope with and overcome labor shortages,” said AGC.
Moving Forward, Not Looking Back
It bodes well for the industry’s future that even with the labor shortages most contractor firms expect to expand in the next 12 months, reported AGC.
In fact, 73 percent of firms, up from 69 percent last year, expect to add employees; 19 percent expect no change and 8 percent expect to drop headcount.
“If realized, such expansion would be more widespread than in the past 12 months,” said AGC.
And, longer lead times or shortages have delayed some projects for about half of firms, said the AGC.
In fact, 41 percent cite long lead times for electrical equipment such as transformers and switchgear as a source of project delays.
“Long lead times for mechanical equipment such as heating, ventilating and air conditioning gear is another source of delay,” as noted by 28 percent.
“About one-third list delays due to government, such as lack of approvals or inspectors, or delays due to an owner’s directive to halt or redesign a project.”
One source of delay that has improved is transportation or delivery delays, cited by 21 percent, compared to 36 percent in 2023 and 64 percent in 2022.
“Projects are still being canceled, postponed or scaled back for a variety of reasons,” said AGC. “Half of respondents cite increasing costs as a reason, while 40 percent report financing was unavailable or too expensive.”
One out of five respondents noted changes in demand or need as reasons for project cancellations, deferrals and scope reductions, similar to the 2023 survey.
But this year only 17 percent, down from 22 percent last year, list lengthening or uncertain completion times.
That’s another positive sign that availability of materials has improved over the past 12 months, said the AGC.
“Opinions are split and evolving as to the impact AI and robotics will have on construction jobs in the next five years,” said the association. “Fewer respondents than a year ago expect positive or negative impacts, while more respondents expect no impact.” CEG
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The AGC’s annual workforce survey found that members are dedicating more resources to recruiting craft workers this year than they did in 2023.
Solar Panels Offset Energy Costs at Two Takeuchi-US Facilities
Takeuchi is fully committed to being good global citizens who contribute to environmental preservation by developing and implementing sustainable technologies wherever and whenever possible.
Transforming Takeuchi facilities to carbon neutral was part of that plan, first in Japan and then in the United States. Recently, Takeuchi-US put that plan into action by installing energy-efficient solar panels at its locations in Pendergrass, Ga., and Moore, S.C.
The new solar panels will cover about 85 percent of the energy needs at those two facilities. The remaining 15 percent will be sourced as green energy from local electrical suppliers, allowing Takeuchi’s U.S. locations to remain carbon neutral all year round.
To help offset the solar installation project’s costs, Takeuchi will apply for tax credits that the Inflation Reduction Act provides for eligible renewable energy projects.
“We quickly learned that a solar project of this magnitude takes a lot of time and planning,” said Angy Lamb, manager of operational services at Takeuchi-US. “We began meeting with solar energy companies in late summer 2022. Each company had to come on site to tour each building and evaluate the roof structures and electrical systems before drawing up preliminary design suggestions
and providing estimates. That process alone took several months.”
In March 2023, Takeuchi chose Renu Energy Solutions to install solar panels at both the Georgia and South Carolina facilities. The next project phase involved getting the appropriate permits from local government authorities as well as interconnection agreements with local power companies. Renu took care of those details, and in September 2023, all the necessary panels and hardware were shipped to Pendergrass and Moore. Soon after, Renu began installing the systems with almost no disturbance to business operations other than the final “tie-in” which requires a building’s power to be shut down while the solar panels are connected to its electrical system.
The first building to go live was Takeuchi’s South Carolina office building in February 2024. That was followed by the training center (shown) in Pendergrass, Ga., and then the manufacturing plant in South Carolina. Takeuchi photo
bution center, corporate office and main distribution center in Pendergrass came online in early July.”
“The first building to ‘go live’ was our South Carolina office building in February 2024,” said Jeff Stewart, president of Takeuchi-US. “That was quickly followed by our Training Center in Pendergrass, Georgia and then the manufacturing plant in South Carolina. Finally, the machine distri-
The solar panel installation project is just one example of Takeuchi’s commitment to going green. The company also has converted its main distribution center in Georgia and plant in South Carolina to energy-efficient LED lighting, and its secondary distribution center is almost entirely illuminated by
LEDs. Takeuchi’s three-year-old training center in Georgia was built with all high-efficiency systems, including LED fixtures.
Later this year, Takeuchi will convert all lighting in its corporate offices over to LED, and in 2025, it will convert the remaining portion of the lighting in its secondary warehouse to LED, greatly reducing its electric bills.
“One element of Takeuchi’s corporate commitment is cooperation,” said Stewart. “In that commitment, we pledge to ‘thrive in conjunction with society, cultivating a mindset based on harmony and thoughtfulness.’ We put this into action by partnering with the global community and by being good environmental stewards.
“Moving our facilities to a carbon-neutral position helps us live out our commitments and achieve our goals by being a better global partner. We try to take steps that will ensure the long-term success of not only Takeuchi, but also those who work with and around us.”
For more information, visit www.takeuchi-us.com.
Veteran’s Parkway Sees Substantial Completion in November
ment delivery method, which on average takes an additional two to four years.
“This project required collaboration between multiple organizations, funding sources and transportation networks. It’s also very rewarding to see construction starting on phase one. Obviously, construction is the last step of a process that started over thirty years ago. There’s been a lot of work from numerous individuals across three decades to get to this point.”
John Riley Construction serves as the prime contractor on the project.
“It’s been a great fit for the size and magnitude of construction,” said Heiberger. “With 1.2 million cubic yards of earthwork, which is equivalent to 97,000 dump truck loads of dirt, to go with 104,000 cubic yards of concrete, John Riley Construction has assembled a great team of subcontractors and brought the manpower and equipment to efficiently and effectively complete this large-scale project.”
“It’s very rewarding and also a great responsibility to be paired with SDDOT and city of Sioux Falls on the Veterans Highway project, to show we have the capabilities and
extensive experience to be able to complete this project, as previously shown from Highway 100,” said owner John Riley. “There are so many different aspects that go into a job of this size, from bidding the project to the crews out on the job and everyone in between.
“It’s a team effort to complete jobs of this magnitude, or any job for that matter. Jobs of this size take a huge amount of coordination, not only for us as the prime, but for our subcontractors and everyone else involved.
We’re very fortunate that we get to work with such great contractors and be a part of this phase’s impact on the infrastructure in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas.”
According to company vice president and senior project manager Larry Swann, the project’s substantial completion is set for Nov. 1 ,2024, and will be open to traffic. The major items to be finished are topsoil, concrete paving, asphalt paving and electrical.
Job activities have called for 1.3 million yds. of excavation; 23,000 linear ft. of storm sewer; more than 300 catch basins; 110,000 tons of gravel; more than 104,000 yds. of concrete paving; 172 spans of concrete girders; and 5.8 mi. of curb and gutter.
The job is roughly 75 percent complete. Swann credited senior project superintendent Doug Weber with helping guide the many contributors.
“The subcontractors on this project have worked with John Riley Construction on numerous other jobs, including the last Highway 100 Veterans Parkway tie-in at I90. The companies we are fortunate to work with are T & R Contracting; Double H Paving; Grangaard Construction; Guardrail Enterprises; KLJ Engineering; Yellow Jacket Irrigation and Landscaping; Dakota Traffic Services; Action Electric; and SiteWorks Inc.,” he said.
Swann said virtually all the heavy machinery on site is Caterpillar. The equipment used on this project includes eight 627 K scrapers; three D6T dozers; a D8T dozer; a challenger/disc; two 14M blades; a 349 backhoe; a 340 backhoe; four 740 artic trucks; a sheepsfoot compactor; an 8,000 gal. Cat water wagon; and two 289 skid steers.
Swann said working on the final effort to connect I-29 with I-90 is a major deal for crews.
“To date, John Riley Construction has worked on and primed two segments of Highway 100 Veterans Parkway. The first
one was the I-90 tie-in six years ago. When awarded that job, we were told it was the biggest job Sioux Falls and surrounding areas ever bid. After we were awarded this [contract], we were told this job, phase one, was number two. The bridge concrete girders are the longest ever set in South Dakota.”
He added, “There are three segments left on Veteran’s Parkway that will be bid over the next three years. To be able to complete even one phase gives you a lot of satisfaction when you see it all come together.”
Engineers, contractors and others responsible for this project include HDR – project design and head of oversite; Pat Dressen — project engineer and lead oversite; Steve Hoff — engineer manager; Jame Unruh — engineer design; Paul Snow — engineer land; and Brandon Winter — engineer bridge; Shannon Austin — public relations, city of Sioux Falls; Greg Alberg — engineer lead of state of South Dakota; Brad Tiede — engineer oversite lead of state of South Dakota; Scott Schneider — engineer and lead oversite of Sayre & Associates; Doug Hoye — engineer manager of Sayre & Associates; and Mitch H. — engineer inspector of Sayre & Associates. CEG
