Against a stunning backdrop, tireless crews working on the Gordie Howe International Bridge marked a crucial milestone on the multi-year project, which is
now in its final phase.
“On the morning of June 14, 2024, the final two edge girders were placed on the bridge deck over the Detroit River,” said Heather Grondin, chief relations officer of Windsor-Detroit Bridge
Authority (WDBA). “It connected the two sides of the deck that were built out from each tower, creating a permanent international crossing.
see BRIDGE page 30
Construction Market Boosts Economy
Employment in 2024 Rises Three Times Faster Than Pre-Pandemic Years
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Due in large part to the 2021 IIJA bill, the construction sector is adding jobs to the U.S. economy. In September alone, the industry added 25,000 jobs compared with August. In fact, from September 2023 construction gained 238,000 jobs, which equates to a 3 percent increase. That’s three times faster than overall employment since before the pandemic. There are currently approximately 16 percent more construction jobs than in March of 2020, reported the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). That’s 5 percent more than see JOBS page 91
The AGC found that 24 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between August and September of this year.
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8 DURAEDGE PRODUCTS DISHES DIRT
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spreading soil and collaborating with Major League Baseball (MLB) staff members, DuraEdge ensures engineered materials to more than two dozen MLB teams.
12 FIRST-EVER NORTHERN GREEN OUTDOORS EVENT IS BIG SUCCESS
Beautiful weather and a strong showing from the green industry allowed for a successful first-time event at Northern Green Outdoors, in Maplewood, Minn., on Oct. 8. The event was created for green professionals to connect in season.
18 MUCA’S ‘DAY OF THE DOZERS’ REACHES GOAL, BEGINS ENDOWMENT
The Minnesota Utility Contractors Association (MUCA) held its 12th annual Day of the Dozers event at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn., on Sept. 21, 2024. Attendance was estimated to be between 3,500 and 4,000 families.
22 EXACT CRANE & EQUIPMENT NOW CARRIES JEKKO PRODUCT LINE
Exact Crane & Equipment Corp. of Solon, Ohio, announced it has added the Jekko product line to its offerings, along with Multiloader USA. Jekko USA and Multiloader USA are both divisions of Fascan International.
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FOLEY EQUIPMENT ANNOUNCES NEW FACILITY FOR MACHINE REBUILDS
Foley Equipment, the Caterpillar dealer for Kansas and northwestern Missouri for more than 80 years, announced Oct. 24 that it will be expanding by adding a new facility in Kansas City dedicated to machine rebuilds.
38 TEREX SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER RESEARCH DURING 2024 RODEO
Terex Utilities displayed various operator aids and tools during the International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, held Oct. 16 to 19, in Bonner Springs and Overland Park, Kan.
40 TELEDYNE CONSTRUCTION NAMES FABICK CAT AUTHORIZED DEALER
This partnership empowers the organization to bring Teledyne’s solutions to the marine construction, marine dredging and mining, quarry and aggregate communities across these regions.
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50 LINK-BELT CRANES NOW AVAILABLE FOR RENT AT DAWES RIGGING
Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, is taking delivery of two new Link-Belt cranes, part of a larger package previously announced.
68 TERRAMAC HOSTS AEM’S MANUFACTURING EXPRESS IN ST. LOUIS
Terramac was honored to be selected as one of 80 facilities on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) 2024 Manufacturing Express Bus Tour as it traveled across the country.
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KEMROC EXPANDS; PLANS TO INCREASE NATIONWIDE PRESENCE
Klaus Ertmer, founder of KEMROC, has been described as a visionary pioneer in the construction equipment industry. His decades of engineering expertise have led KEMROC to the forefront of specialized excavator attachments.
76 BUCHANAN COMPANIES ‘FILL THE TRUCK’ FOR HELENE VICTIMS
After Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard on Sept. 28, 2024, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics took action to help. The company started its “Fill the Truck” campaign.
90 HANSEN AUCTION GROUP CONDUCTS 59TH ANNUAL FALL AUCTION
Hansen Auction Group held its 59th annual four-day Fall Nitke Contractor Auction Oct. 24 to Oct. 29. Online bids were accepted all four days, while the live auction was held Oct. 24 and 25 at the company’s facility in Mosinee, Wis.
92 ‘MACHINERY PETE’ INTERVIEWS JACK LYON ON RFD TV
“Machinery Pete” hosted a television interview Oct. 19, 2024, with auction industry icon Jack Lyon, president of Alex Lyon & Son. If you have not seen it, you can scan the QR code in the article to view the show.
51 CEDARAPIDS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF ITS NEW CRC1350S
54 TEREX CAMPSIE TEAM CELEBRATES FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
54 METSO ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NEW MX FOR CONES
56 METSO ANNOUNCES SAMI TAKALUOMA AS ITS NEW PRESIDENT, CEO
60 MAJOR IMPROVES SCREEN MEDIA DURABILITY WITH STRIP VARIANT
66 WHEN MB CRUSHER IS ABOUT BUILDING … NOT BREAKING 86 BUSINESS CALENDAR 88 COMING AUCTIONS
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In the weeks and months leading up to the World Series, manufacturer DuraEdge Products Inc., headquartered in Grove City, Pa., worked hard to spread its specially-formulated dirt across United States baseball fields in preparation of big games such as this.
From quality assurance and transporting the dirt to spreading soil and collaborating with Major League Baseball (MLB) staff members, DuraEdge ensures engineered materials to more than two dozen MLB teams, including the New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox.
Starting out small like every company, DuraEdge opened its doors in 1999 and began by providing sand and soil mixtures for local golf courses. Owner Grant McKnight previously worked at a construction-material company his father owned, which ignited McKnight’s interest in sands and soils.
“I’d found that I loved the science of it, so I immersed myself in studying and selling sand,” he said.
After a local, yet prominent university, Slippery Rock University, requested infield soil from DuraEdge, McKnight worked tirelessly to formulate the perfect game-day dirt that offered the moisture control and durability baseball fields demand.
ItÊs All in the Details
By studying the unique properties of sand and soil, McKnight sought out a particular red rock clay found in a dirt farm located in Sarver, Pa. The clay, naturally adhesive and particularly absorbent, initially appeared too hard, leading McKnight to nearly “scrap the whole thing.” But once he took a gamble and mixed the clay with sand, however, “everything changed,” according to McKnight.
This successful find created the perfect soil and fostered a happy client — creating an entirely new niche for DuraEdge. The Slippery Rock job then helped the company secure its first “bigleague” client, the Philadelphia Phillies in 2005. After that, McKnight said, “the rest is history” and its soil is now spread across baseball fields across the country.
The clay, which takes nearly two months to excavate from the ground and to process properly, contains illite and chlorite, two unique minerals essential for moisture control and water absorption. The clay, initially very dense and compact, absorbs water without expanding, making it ideal for any ball field and rainy conditions.
such as the company’s Cat D8T R dozer and Cat 323 and 326F excavators. After excavation, the clay is transported to a DuraEdge processing plant, then crushed and screened into a fine powder before being deemed usable.
Once the material arrives on site at the processing facility, DuraEdge uses its D9H dozer, Cat 926M, 962K and 962M wheel loaders and Cat 259D track steer to handle and move the clay through the various stages of the process. A Cat 323 excavator breaks down the clay into just more than an inch in size with the help of a specialty attachment. The primary size reduction is accomplished with an ALLU DH 3-12 screening bucket, compatible with their Cat excavator. It has giant revolving teeth that shred the clay into smaller, more manageable pieces and prepares it for the secondary crushing process.
Conveyors transport the clay, which then runs through a Rock Engineered Machinery Company Inc. (REMco) vertical shaft impact crusher. The REMco crusher contains a rotor that spins at an impressive 1,800 revolutions per minute, which slings the clay mineral outward into a reinforced steel shell that pulverizes the clay into a viable clay
field and the use of the soil. For example, infield mixtures may receive more sand compared with material used for the pitching mound and batter’s box, which requires more hydration. Because this clay is naturally so absorbent and effective as-is, no chemicals, preservatives or additives are necessary. The soil is now ready for send-off.
Altogether, this combination of unique clay and specially graded sand creates impeccable stability, moisture control and traction essential to any baseball player’s success, regardless of any rain, sleet or hail. This differentiating mixture also increases player safety by minimizing slips and can even eliminate game downtime. Without concern for harsh weather conditions and with increased player safety, more games can safely continue without the need of rescheduling or postponement, which ultimately helps the league save money and capitalize profitability.
Big-League Dirt With Big-League Results
In addition to this unique infield soil created by DuraEdge, McKnight collaborates closely with MLB staff members, his team of soil experts and the field groundskeepers to address any specific needs of each field. For example, the infield soil for the Boston Red Sox will vary from the San Diego Padres or the Texas Rangers soil because these soils face different climates and therefore require a different soil makeup.
In addition, DuraEdge uses local sand to better suit each field’s needs.
“This clay is special,” McKnight said. “We ship the clay to our plants. They then use sand that’s available in those places. That allows for the kind of consistent products that MLB teams want. The MLB guys understand the science,” said McKnight, which helps ensure optimal soil and performance.
Obtaining the clay, however, is no simple task. The clay, also known as the “Pittsburgh Red Bed Claystone,” resides in the Glenshaw formation under several layers of overburden, including sandstone, gray shale and limestone — anywhere from 10-60 ft. below the Pennsylvania mine surface. This requires a considerable amount of time and heavy iron,
powder. The REMco crusher is in a closed circuit with a screening plant, a Terex-Finlay 683 Supertrack double deck screener. The clay remains in this circuit and will go back through the REMco as many times as necessary until it passes through both decks of the screener. This leaves the final clay no larger than 5/32-in. minus particle size.
Next, the clay is combined with sand, dependent on the
With minor maintenance required and a substantial lifespan of up to 10 years, DuraEdge’s infield mix has become a staple to many baseball fields nationwide, resulting in a substantial demand. One field alone requires approximately 80-100 tons of material including dirt, clay, quick-drying material and topdressing products. Within a year’s time, DuraEdge excavates, loads and transports approximately 30,000 tons of clay from the Glenshaw formation to meet the demands of its clients. Because of its hard work, DuraEdge is now an official partner of Minor League Baseball and named the “Official Infield Playing Surface of Minor League Baseball.”
While little thought once went into the soil used at baseball fields, its composition now plays a vital role to moisture control, soil stability and the players’ abilities to play safely despite inclement weather. Whether it’s another practice or to play in the World Series, the perfected soil and infield mix helps players perform their best. CEG (All photos
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DuraEdge transports clay to its plant, preparing to crush and screen the clay.
DuraEdge’s clay mine is located in Sarver, Pa.
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First-Ever Northern Green Outdoors Event Is Big Success
Beautiful weather and a strong showing from the green industry allowed for a successful first-time event at Northern Green Outdoors, in Maplewood, Minn., on Oct. 8, 2024. The event was created as a gathering for green professionals to learn and connect in season.
Northern Green Outdoors featured hands-on and interactive sessions; equipment demonstrations; and a trade show. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many attendees noting the valuable networking opportunities, hands-on sessions and opportunity to test and drive equipment. A special thank you to Bailey Nurseries Inc. who generously sponsored the overall event.
Upcoming Event
Looking ahead, Northern Green is preparing for its annual indoor event to be held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Jan. 21 to 23, 2025. This showcase event will continue to build on the momentum, providing even more opportunities for education, growth, commerce and community building.
Northern Green is committed to providing resources, education and connections to help the green industry grow and succeed.
For more information, visit northerngreen.org. CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
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Crysteel Truck Equipment of Lake Crystal and Fridley, Minn., celebrates 50 years in business this year. Heath Zimmerman, outside sales, brought some of Crysteel’s extensive plow and snow equipment lines from Boss and Fisher.
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Mike Savage, sales, Midwest Machinery Company, New Richmond, Wis.; Eric Brunelle, sales, and Shane Fisher, sales, both of Minnesota Equipment, Rogers, Minn., were on hand with John Deere’s popular 334P skid steer.
Dave Nordgaard, inventor and owner of Branch Manager Attachments, Ramsey, Minn., with his very own Quick Grab
DRock Grizzly owner, Jeff Wagoner, Argonne, Wis., with the rock separator. “We build quality static rock separators for the needs of rock quarries, gravel pits, recycling and landowners. These rock separators come in fixed bar, cleaning bar or our fully adjustable bar model,” said Wagoner.
(L-R):
Adam Jarvinsen, general manager of Twin Star Equipment
Manufacturing, Clearwater, Minn.,
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Northern Green hosted seminars at Aldritch Arena.
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MUCA’s ‘Day of the Dozers’ Reaches Goal, Begins Endowment
The Minnesota Utility Contractors Association (MUCA) held its 12th annual Day of the Dozers event at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn., on Sept. 21, 2024. Attendance was estimated to be between 3,500 and 4,000 families. All proceeds from the event went to Children’s Minnesota to establish an endowment fund for its nursing program.
Day of the Dozers provides an opportunity to educate families about the construction industry. A wide variety of construction equipment is on hand for kids to ride with a certified machine operator. Children can play in sandpits, along with a variety of fun activities. Families also can enjoy food from local food trucks.
“Day of the Dozers is a day when everyone in the construction industry comes together to put on the coolest event most kids will ever see,” said Scott Weness, regional sales manager, Minnesota construction, RDO Equipment Co., a founding sponsor of the event. “We raise money for Children’s Hospital, and we get kids excited about the construction industry for our next generation of operators.”
MUCA’s goal was to raise $100,000 to support the recruitment, training and continuing education for the skilled trade of nursing. That goal was met and surpassed, as the grand total raised was $101,972.75, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Children’s Minnesota.
“The amazing nurses at Children’s are at every touch point of the patient experience. Just like construction is facing workforce shortages, nursing is too. The Day of the Dozers committee felt it would be a great gesture on behalf of one skilled trade to another,” said a MUCA press release.
Day of the Dozers is supported by 100 percent donations — all equipment, personnel, T-shirts, pop/water, raffle toys and giveaways are donated by the community. More than 100 volunteers helped manage the gates; register guests; get waivers signed; and sell raffle tickets, T-shirts and concessions.
Also volunteering were 30 students of Central Lakes College’s heavy equipment program, helping escort the kids to and from the equipment.
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The grand total raised was $101,972.75, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Children’s Minnesota.
The Minnesota Utility Contractors Association (MUCA) held its 12th annual Day of the Dozers event at ERX Motor Park in Elk River, Minn., on Sept. 21, 2024.
Thirty students of Central Lakes College’s heavy equipment program helped escort the kids to and from the equipment.
Scott Weness (L), regional sales manager of RDO Equipment Company, and Greg Behsman, a student at Central Lakes College, help put kids in the driver’s seat during Day of the Dozers.
Old Glory was hoisted high above the event.
RDO Equipment Company had several pieces of equipment at Day of the Dozers.
All proceeds from the event went to Children’s Minnesota to establish an endowment fund for its nursing program.
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Children can play in sandpits, along with a variety of fun activities. Families also can enjoy food from local food trucks.
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Exact Crane & Equipment Now Carries Jekko Product Line
Exact Crane & Equipment Corp. of Solon, Ohio, announced it has added the Jekko product line to its offerings, along with Multiloader USA. Jekko USA and Multiloader USA are both divisions of Fascan International. Exact Crane’s sales territory will cover Ohio and Kentucky, and these products will be available for purchase and bare rent with service provided through Exact Crane.
To help with the new product lines, Exact Crane has hired a dedicated sales representative, Zach Walker. This allows customers to speak with a representative who is knowledgeable, proficient and able to offer tailored solutions to meet what the job requires.
According to Walker, the new product line brings a
diverse footprint to some unique jobs. These cranes thrive on job sites where working in tight spaces is required.
“Jekko does not cut corners with safety and precision being top of mind,” he said.
“The larger cranes that Exact currently carries cover a variety of applications but the need for a more versatile, smaller footprint has become more evident in the last few years,” said Jeff Swan, vice president of operations of Exact Crane & Equipment. “The mini-cranes are able to cover a
range of work from residential and commercial builds/renovations to city job sites, sign work, utility and manufacturing plants and areas where a larger crane isn’t able to access or move in the capacity needed.”
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Various attachments add versatility to the capabilities of the Jekko cranes.
(L-R) are Nick Lee of Exact Crane & Equipment; Jon Quesada of Fascan; Zach Walker of Exact Crane & Equipment; Becca Kroslak of Exact Crane & Equipment; Colt Vacek of Fascan; and Jeff Swan of Exact Crane & Equipment at the Paul Bunyan Show with the Jekko SPX650CDH mini-crane.
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The Jekko MPK06 mini-picker can be used with a glass manipulator with suction cups or in hook mode.
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Craig McLees (L), outside sales, and Steve Monk, general sales manager, both of Universal Truck Service, Roseville, Minn., — the Midwest’s local Hyundai dealer — were showing a Hyundai loader with an Arctic sectional plow combo package. It’s never too early to prepare for some serious snow removal.
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Nate Wold, sales, Top Notch Equipment, Rogers, Minn., with Cast Loaders’ Carbon 33T articulated loader with four-wheel drive. This machine is becoming popular with counties, local superintendents as well as grounds maintenance crews due to its versatility and many attachment options.
Mike Urbach, territory sales manager, northern Minnesota, of Purple Wave Auctions, told attendees that auctioning “is the easiest, most straight-forward way to buy and sell equipment.”
Rob Eggert, regional sales manager of MAC Company, a brand new company entering the compact equipment market from Fargo, N.D. MAC offers the unique Swing-Steer, an articulated skid steer.
Travis Smith, digital marketing specialist of Muskox in Grand Forks, N.D., with the Muskox 25-78 snow blower attachment. This 78-in. single-auger snow blower is the ideal attachment for personal driveways and small commercial snow removal areas.
(L-R) are Wyatt Peiffer, territory manager of Ditch Witch, Fergus Falls, Minn.; Tony Szech, compact utility specialist of Ditch Witch, Shakopee, Minn.; and Max Busher, territory manager of Ditch Witch, Shakopee, Minn.
(L-R): Tyler Wagener, sales; Garrett Graff, president; and John Shaw, vice president of sales, all of Skid Heaven LLC, Norwood Young America, Minn., with a CarbonBite mulching system attachment. The CBM 3000, shreds, mulches and
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Iron Valley of St. Cloud, Minn., had a Camion of Converse, Texas, booth with James Burns (L), sales and Michael Vollmers, also in sales. Camion is a leader in snow and ice control solutions and delivery systems.
Cat Precision Mining Initiative Streamlines Process
Caterpillar’s advanced mining vision, Cat Precision Mining is designed to improve and streamline every step of the mining process, from extraction to processing, bringing mine-to-mill theory into reality.
The initiative will bring everything together as a fully integrated, end-to-end solution that is customized to the mining operation’s specific requirements and unique orebody characteristics.
Cat Precision Mining will feature a suite of Cat and third-party technologies, including sensors installed across the site’s mobile equipment, processing plant and other fixed assets, all integrated into the Cat MineStar ecosystem.
Leveraging data from Caterpillar, Caterpillar company Peck Tech Consulting Ltd, and collaborating partner technologies from Orica Digital Solutions, IMA Engineering, Stream Systems, Skycatch Inc. and Information Alignment PTY LTD, the advanced mining solution will help operations more rapidly and precisely adjust their planning activities based on measured orebody variations that are present.
Providing the tools customers need to make quick and accurate decisions, Cat Precision Mining will enable blast plans designed in 3D, while collecting rock prop-
erty data to help optimize blast designs that accommodate for natural ore-body variations. The intelligent mining solution will gather data related to blast fragmentation, muckpile uniformity, payload and ore material properties for efficient material handling and assists with making sure the right material gets to the right place, reliably and predictably.
Advanced ore sensing and sorting help to ensure consistent and repeatable feedstock is delivered to the mill to offer higher recovery rates, reduced energy costs and less waste.
Key to the Cat Precision Mining initiative, Caterpillar is developing its Intelligent Decision Support System which will leverage the capabilities of Cat MineStar to consolidate Cat and third-party technology and sensor data, allowing miners to make datadriven decisions and continually refine processes. The solution will aggregate, analyze and report data from across the drilling, blasting, loading and hauling, and processing operations.
MineStar Material Management and Reporting will provide ore tracking from mining exploration and extraction processes right through to the finished product and can be utilised for evaluation and future predic-
Caterpillar’s advanced mining vision, Cat Precision Mining is designed to improve and streamline every step of the mining process, from extraction to processing, bringing mine-to-mill theory into reality.
tion. When layered with Cat Command for hauling, the solution will provide even more consistent and efficient operations and lower operational costs.
“The broad portfolio Caterpillar offers in drills, loading tools, trucks, dozers, graders and support equipment, along with the integrated suite of MineStar technologies, make
us uniquely qualified to efficiently advance the mine-to-mill theory into reality,” said Marc Cameron, senior vice president Resource industries Sales, Services and Technology. “We already have most of the pieces to the puzzle in place and are adding technology collaborators to enhance and bring this initiative all together.”
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American, Canadian Ironworkers Make Bridge Connection
BRIDGE from page 1
“This summer’s connection of the Gordie Howe International Bridge deck represents years of planning, design and construction involving an experienced and hard-working team of engineers, architects, iron workers, operating engineers and other skilled laborers. With the structure of the bridge now in place, crews can begin the next stage of bridge construction.”
Marty Howe and Murray Howe, sons of the late Canadian hockey legend, were among those who turned out for the emotional topping out ceremony, where ironworkers and operating engineers reflected on their contributions with a sense of pride.
“I got to put the last beam in, in the center of the job between us and the United States, and that was pretty cool,” said Cash Weatherall, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793. “I’m so thrilled to be part of this project. It’s been the best job I’ve been on in my 34 years. I’ll never see another one like this.”
“What a sense of relief,” said Bob Godlewski, Michigan Ironworkers Local 25. “It went well, as planned. I’m ecstatic. It’s been a long time coming, and here we are, finally meeting in the middle.”
The Windsor-Detroit gateway is the busiest commercial land border crossing between Canada and the United States. The Gordie Howe International Bridge project, a $4.7 billion ($6.4 billion Canadian) investment, will be a gamechanger, according to Grondin.
“It will address the regional transportation needs of redundancy, capacity, system connectivity and improved border processing that will positively impact the flow of traffic and goods through this key gateway, and help our national economies grow.”
With a clear span of .53 mi. (.85 km), the structure has the longest main span of any cable-stayed bridge in North America. The new bridge measures a total length of 1.5 mi. (2.5 km) and is the 10th longest in the world. It features two iconic towers measuring 722 ft. (220 m), with no piers in the water. The completed project will feature six lanes, three in each direction, with the capability to expand to eight lanes.
Construction also includes a multi-use path that will accommodate pedestrians and cyclists across the border. It will provide improved border processing capabilities and, for the first time, a highway-to-highway connection that will directly link traffic to Highway 401 in Windsor and I-75 in Detroit. Once built, the two ports of entry will be the largest land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. The United States port of entry is approximately 167 acres with 36 primary inspection lanes and
similar inbound and outbound inspection facilities. The Canadian port of entry is approximately 130 acres and will house 16 toll lanes, 24 primary inspection lanes, outbound inspection facilities and a maintenance facility to support operations of the crossing.
With bridge construction nearing completion, work remains on the ports of entry in the United States and Canada, and the connection to I-75 as part of the Michigan Interchange. According to Grondin, progress is being achieved each day on all four components.
Substantial project completion is planned for September 2025, with the first vehicles expected to travel across the bridge that fall. WDBA and Bridging North America (BNA) marked the official start of construction in October 2018.
“Delivering a new international crossing is not easy, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be the first new binational crossing between Ontario and Michigan in more than 60 years,” said Grondin. “Planning, approvals, P3 procurement, design and construction to this point have taken over 20 years of collaboration, cooperation and determination among all levels of government.
“Throughout construction, we are prioritizing safety and quality as progress is made on the bridge, the two largest land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border and the connection into Interstate-75. WDBA has implemented a stringent oversight regime that aligns to the requirements set out in our project agreement with BNA. Our expert staff work closely with BNA, the Michigan Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Highway Administration, border agencies and other external consultants to deliver and oversee this massive undertaking.”
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge project photo
Substantial project completion is planned for September 2025, with the first vehicles expected to travel across the bridge that fall.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project photo
Casey Whitson (L), a second-generation ironworker from Michigan, and Jason Huggett, a second-generation Canadian ironworker, were finally able to shake hands across the border to mark connection of the bridge deck in this photo now known as “The handshake seen around the world.”
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project photo
The bridge deck connection took place earlier this year.
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The facility is located in Kansas City and has been purposefully designed to ensure high quality workmanship and efficiency.
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Foley Equipment, the Caterpillar dealer for Kansas and northwestern Missouri for more than 80 years, announced Oct. 24 that it will be expanding by adding a new facility in Kansas City dedicated to machine rebuilds.
“One of the many great things about Cat machines is they are built to have multiple lives,” said Matt McNett, vice president of service and power solutions of Foley Equipment.
“The Cat Certified Rebuild Program returns machines to like-new condition with full warranty and other benefits like upgraded electronics and features, allowing customers to maximize the value of their Cat equipment.”
The facility is located in Kansas City and has been purposefully designed to ensure high quality workmanship and efficiency.
“One of the many great things about Cat machines is they are built to have multiple lives,” said Matt McNett, vice president of service and power solutions of Foley Equipment.
“We are fortunate to have customers doing incredibly important work across the region and this facility gives us additional capacity to serve them,” said Ann Konecny, CEO of Foley Equipment.
About Foley Equipment
Foley Industries — Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, Foley RIG360 and SITECH Central — is in its ninth decade of empowering progress for Kansas and western Missouri customers.
Foley’s more than 1,400 employees strive every day to safely deliver excellence in service, parts, rental and sales across a broad line of Caterpillar construction and power generation products, multiple brands of construction and power rental equipment, over-the-road truck services, SITECH construction technology solutions and Shuttlewagon rail car movers.
For more information, visit foleyeq.com/resources/foleyat-work/dedicated-machine-rebuild-center.
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“We are fortunate to have customers doing incredibly important work across the region and this facility gives us additional capacity to serve them,” said Ann Konecny, CEO of Foley Equipment.
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Terex Supports Breast Cancer Research During 2024 Rodeo
Terex Utilities displayed various operator aids and tools during the International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, held Oct. 16 to 19, in Bonner Springs and Overland Park, Kan.
What stood out the most was the Terex Stand Alone Core Barrel auger tool, painted in custom pink colors, and backed by a “Digging for a Cure” banner promoting Breast Cancer Awareness.
“Every year, Terex Utilities recognizes and supports October Breast Cancer Awareness month,” said Justin Pinkalla, regional sales manager.
As in years past, visitors were invited to sign the banner to show their support of breast cancer research. The company also will donate $1,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation Midwest Region, which invests in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
Two of the products on display in the Terex utilities booth help digger derrick operators improve efficiencies in drilling applications. The custom pink Stand Alone Core Barrel auger tool can increase productivity when drilling hard rock, such as limestone material, when a flighted auger will not do the job. The core barrel tool fits directly on a standard Kelly bar and can be stowed like a standard auger on the boom, eliminating the need for any attachments or having to remove for transportation, the company said.
“Terex is the only digger derrick manufacturer that also manufactures auger tooling,” Greg Adler, regional account manager of
Auger Tooling, said. “We understand how to design auger tools for maximum productivity and efficiency for the entire application.”
Also on display was the Terex Hollow Kelly Bar, which allows distribution crews to easily install screw anchors when used versus the traditional locking dog and square bars. Digger derrick operators can shave minutes off the process for every screw anchor that needs to be installed.
Terex Utilities’ design combines the auger extension shaft and screw anchor drive. The screw anchor rod inserts directly into the hollow Kelly Bar, eliminating the need for a screw anchor adaptor on the digger derrick.
“This helps eliminate manual handling, improves safety through less lifting, and increases productivity,” said Adler.
Finally, Terex displayed the HyPower SmartPTO by Viatec, a simple and reliable ePTO system that reduces idling, increases fuel savings, and minimized noise and air pollution by utilizing plug in electric power to operate the equipment. The SmartPTO powers the primary unit and auxiliary functions as well as directly powering lights and the optional integrated cab A/C using factory vents and controls.
The SmartPTO comes standard with a 14kWh battery, which gets most crews through the normal workday. In the higher-use applications, an optional 21-kWh battery is available.
For more information, visit www.terex.com/utilities.
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As in years past, visitors were invited to sign the banner to show their support of breast cancer research.
Teledyne Construction Names Fabick Cat Authorized Dealer Over Large Territory
Illinois, Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Fabick Cat announced that it is officially an authorized Teledyne Construction dealer covering an expansive territory including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. This partnership empowers the organization to bring Teledyne’s solutions to the marine construction, marine dredging and mining, quarry and aggregate communities across these regions.
Offering an extensive list of technology services, a few highlights include the industry’s first ever Teledyne BargeVision Pro — a monitoring system designed specifically for underwater construction which provides realtime data while improving safety and efficiency of dredging and marine construction operations, according to the company; Teledyne ACES — a complete and autonomous air quality monitoring system which contributes to
healthier work environments by providing real-time data on dust and pollutants; and Teledyne FLIR — cameras equipped with thermal imaging capabilities which are pivotal in monitoring equipment performance and ensuring safety, according to Teledyne. With Fabick Cat’s customer service
leading the way, the organization remains committed to helping customers enhance efficiency, safety and productivity on every project. This collaboration with Teledyne Construction allows for enhanced customer support through the newest technology solutions today…and into the future.
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Fabick Cat announced that it is officially an authorized Teledyne Construction dealer.
This partnership empowers the organization to bring Teledyne’s solutions to the marine construction, marine dredging and mining, quarry and aggregate communities across regions.
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Teledyne BargeVision Pro is a monitoring system designed specifically for underwater construction which provides realtime data.
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“The GMT grapple saw attachment is a game-changer in the tree industry and with the light footprint of the Jekko crane, these are able to get into tight areas with a lighter overall weight than some of the larger cranes and make quick work of a job,” said Walker.
According to Walker, Jekko has put a lot of research and development into not only their products but also their attachments to cover many different industries, tackling specific needs. It offers a range of attachments, including the glass manipulator, glass rack, saw grapple, pipe/beam grabber, hydraulic and electric jibs, searcher hook, man baskets and more.
Multiloaders (Almacrawler)
Multiloaders – also known as Almacrawlers – let the machine do the work for you. Instead of using manual labor to transport glass, logs and building materials, these machines can take these loads up or down staircases or in elevators. The Multiloaders keep the load safely horizontal even when on uneven or sloped terrain. These machines not only allow for crew members to be utilized elsewhere but keep your materials safe and secure in transport or storage.
This helps reduce the risk of injuries, increases the jobsite productivity and protects your loads, along with much more, according to the company.
Expanding Offerings, Fulfilling Needs
Paying attention to the needs of customers is an important aspect of any business. Being able to fulfill their needs keeps them coming back.
“Exact Crane has been moving larger cranes for a long time, from truck cranes to crawler cranes, all-terrains and RT’s,” said Swan. “We’ve dealt with enough people across the country in different types of work to see that there was a need for smaller cranes, lifting in tighter areas and inside buildings. After doing some research and making a trip down to Fascan in Baltimore, we got to see the Jekko and Multiloader products firsthand, and we’re really blown away by the features and quality of the product. It really got us thinking about the endless opportunities and needs that can be filled for our customers’ demands.”
The Exact team has had the opportunity to work alongside the Fascan team at several trade shows to continue to see all the possibilities these cranes offer. The experience and training from working on the larger cranes has provided an easy transition to the ability to service these smaller cranes. Several of the machines also have self-diagnostics on board, which “help reduce the amount of service actually needed in the field,” said Swan.
“Jekko takes pride in being the safest and most technologically advanced mini-crane line in the market,” said Jon Quesada, district sales manager of Jekko USA. “Our service and support are always available throughout every stage of the relationship, whether it is with our dealers, or our end users. Exact Crane has been spoken highly of within the industry. We are extremely
excited to have them as our dealer representing the product line in their territory and we look forward to building the future of Jekko alongside them.”
“Exact Crane is excited to offer this new product line and continuing to meet our customers’ needs,” said Swan.
About Exact Crane & Equipment Corp.
Exact Crane & Equipment was founded in 2006 and has one location in Solon, Ohio.
Exact Crane has become a distributor for top manufacturers of not only cranes but crane attachments and parts to support and complement the crane inventory it offers. Some of these products are Ropeblock hook blocks/balls, Butti man baskets, forks, dump bins and concrete buckets, DICA outrigger pads and ground protection mats, Trimble anemometers, sensors, display monitors and the Bechem lubricants and greases. Exact also carries Vanair engine start systems, as well as HoistCam camera systems.
Alongside the full Jekko line, Exact is a distributor of Tadano all-terrains, rough terrains, tele crawlers and truck cranes, as well as the full Manitex line of boom trucks, aerial lifts and pick and carry cranes.
As a distributor, Exact has the capability of offering both new and used cranes in these product lines. It also sells and bare rents a range of used cranes from a variety of other manufacturers.
For more information, visit exactcrane.com and jekkousa.com. CEG
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(L-R): Exact Crane & Equipment’s Jeff Swan, Nick Lee, Zach Walker and Becca Kroslak at the Paul Bunyan Show with the Almacrawler Multiloaders. EXACT from page 22
Jekko’s JF545 articulated crawler crane with GMT grapple saw attachment on display at the Paul Bunyan Show in Guernsey County, Ohio.
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Gordie Howe International Bridge Due to Complete in September 2025
from page 30
BNA, which includes ACS Infrastructure, Fluor and Aecon, is responsible for designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining the bridge. The project, not surprisingly, has had its share of challenges along the way.
“During the unexpected, three-year COVID-19 pandemic, WDBA and BNA worked together, along with our partners at MDOT and in the government of Canada and with subcontractors and unions, to be able to maintain work at the site,” said Grondin. “The disruptions were even more so for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, given the differing applicable restrictions in the U.S. and Canada combined with the ramping up of construction activities in early 2020.”
Weather also has been an issue. High temperatures and humidity index factors can reach above 104 F (40 C) in July and August in the area, which may require more breaks for workers. In addition, wind speeds can randomly exceed 12 to 16 miles per hour, halting crane operations.
Now that the bridge deck is connected, work continues on the installation of electrical, drainage and fire suppression systems and the re-stressing of the stay cables. Work also is under way on the installation of the barriers, signage, aesthetic lighting, paving for the roadway and multi-use path and pavement markings.
Construction continues simultaneously on the back spans and approach spans extending inland connecting to the ports of entry in the United States and Canada. At the Canadian port of entry, construction on all 11 structures is well under way in different stages of progress, including interior work in a total of six buildings. Construction of the 24 primary inspection lanes and 16 toll booths continues.
At the United States port of entry, construction activities are advancing with all 13 structures taking shape, including interior work in five of six buildings. Construction of 36 primary inspection lanes is ongoing.
At the Michigan Interchange, the final girders are being installed on the ramps that will connect I-75 to the United States port of entry. Work also continues on five new pedestrian bridges, local road improvements and
the morning of June
siphons construction.
In addition to this summer’s connection of the bridge deck, recent major tasks completed have included the installation of all 216 stay cables. There are 108 stay cables connecting from each tower to the bridge and road deck. Also, both bridge towers reached their full height of 722 ft. (220 m) by the end of 2023, and the last of the four new road bridges over Interstate 75 as part of the Michigan Interchange opened to traffic last year.
There have been different concrete pours involved in all four components of the project. Regarding tower construction, each of the towers is supported by 12 shafts drilled into the bedrock to a depth of 118 ft. (36 m). Each shaft is filled with 342 cu. yds. (261 cu. m.) of concrete. There are 47 segments for each tower. Each segment has an average height of 15.3 ft. (4.67 m) and requires 128 cu. yds. (98 cu. m) of concrete pumped from the ground level.
For the bridge deck, concrete precast panels are placed on top of the floor beams. Each panel varies in weight. The panels are stitched together with rebar and concrete is poured as a final step.
A wide variety of machinery has been required on the project. BNA and its subcontractors have used drilling and pressure grouting equipment; a Bauer BG40 drilling rig; a Manitowoc 16000 lattice-boom crawler crane; a Manitowoc 2250 lattice-boom service crane, a Link-Belt LS 248 200-ton
crawler crane; a Comansa 21LC 1050 tower crane; a Manitowoc MLC300 VPC-Max crane; an ICE 44-50 vibratory hammer; a Cat IT14G loader; multiple diameter core barrels for rocksocket drilling; air lifting equipment; elevating working platforms; and concrete mixer trucks.
Grondin noted that since the start of construction, more than 12,000 workers, 42 percent of which are local, have been oriented to the project, logging more than 13 million hours of work.
Additionally, more than 280 businesses in Windsor-Essex and Detroit have been engaged by BNA and more than 715 apprenticeship/pre-apprentices have been assigned to the project.
As the team begins preparing for opening day, Grondin is grateful for the opportunity she's been given.
“It’s very rewarding to be a part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project and contribute to this iconic infrastructure project that will forever change the landscape in Windsor and Detroit. Like everyone involved, I take pride in seeing the meaningful outcome of my efforts and having the privilege of working alongside such a diverse group of individuals with a common goal.
“The connection of the bridge deck really delivered a sense of joy and exhilaration for everyone who is contributing to the project. You can see the pride and excitement through the smiles on the faces of workers from Canada and the United States who are a part of history in the making.”
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge project photo “On
14, 2024, the final two edge girders were placed on the bridge deck over the Detroit River,” said Heather Grondin, chief relations officer of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).
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of the Dozers provides an opportunity to educate families about the construction industry.
Attendance was estimated to be between 3,500 and 4,000 families.
MUCA from page 18
“We couldn’t have this event without the help of our volunteers,” said Weness. “We are lucky to have the students from the Central Lakes College Heavy Equipment Operator program manning the gates and escorting the participants to and from the machines. The college brings a great team every year and they do an awesome job.”
For more information, visit muca.org. CEG
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A wide variety of construction equipment is on hand for kids to ride with a certified machine operator.
More than 100 volunteers helped manage the gates; register guests; get waivers signed; and sell raffle tickets, T-shirts and concessions.
Day of the Dozers is supported by 100 percent donations — all equipment, personnel, Tshirts, pop/water, raffle toys and giveaways are donated by the community.
Link-Belt Cranes Now Available for Rent at Dawes Rigging
Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, is taking delivery of two new Link-Belt cranes, part of a larger package previously announced. This includes a LinkBelt HTC-80100XL truck crane and Link-Belt RTC-8065 II rough terrain crane, both available for rent now.
The HTC-80100XL truck crane is a strong, versatile machine prized for its 100-ton capacity and 164-foot power boom.
“It packs a lot of the same punch as an all-terrain crane, but with a much smaller footprint,” said Ryan Harrison, Dawes’ general manager. “It’s compact and road-ready, plus has great swing speeds.”
Harrison expects it to be in high demand in varied sectors, including steel erection, HVAC, and construction work such as pouring concrete, truss work and erecting wood-framed pole buildings, among others.
The RTC-8065 II, a 65-ton rough terrain, is a taxi fleet workhorse that is frequently used to
assist on construction sites.
Dawes has a deep history with Link-Belt and is an authorized dealer of the brand’s products.
Link-Belt lift equipment also is a core part of its own taxi fleet. When customers see the backing that Dawes and ALL have for
Link-Belt cranes, and watch them in action every day at Dawes’ own job sites, it gives them confidence. Harrison said that becomes a pow-
erful endorsement.
“It’s a clear sign of our investment in the product line, that we know its capabilities and the value Link-Belt brings to our own projects,” said Harrison. “When we continue to purchase Link-Belt lift equipment for our own fleet, our customers gain a comfort level with the product and also see regular evidence of the solid work these machines can do.”
As an authorized Link-Belt dealer, Dawes staffs factorytrained technicians to support the product line and is able to assist customers with purchasing, rental, parts and service for all Link-Belt equipment.
“From the retail standpoint, we’re fortunate to have a large customer base that believes in the product,” said Harrison. And, for prospective Link-Belt new equipment customers, “we can put these cranes to work on their own job sites to demonstrate firsthand they are worth the investment.”
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A Link-Belt HTC-80100XL truck crane and a Link-Belt RTC-8065 II rough terrain crane are both available for rent now at Dawes.
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Cedarapids Announces Availability of Its New CRC1350S
Cedarapids, a division of Terex and a global leader in modular, portable and static materials processing equipment, is releasing for sale the CRC1350S portable closed-circuit cone and screen plant.
Designed for high production while maintaining portability, the CRC1350S is the largest portable closed-circuit cone and screen plant on the market today, according to the manufacturer, remaining permittable with a travel height of 14 ft.
The CRC1350S stands out for its ability to deliver high production at lower costs per ton. A key component to this success is the powerful 400 hp TC1300X Cedarapids cone crusher.
With improved kinematics and a large eccentric throw, this advanced cone crusher produces quality aggregates with
superior shape and cubicity. Complementing the cone crusher is the 7 ft. TSV horizontal screen, which enhances production and accommodates a wider range of applications. Its high g-force oval stroke motion and variable slope operation allow it to outperform tra ditional horizontal screens.
Standard Features, Benefits
The CRC1350S is equipped with numer ous standard features designed to enhance the customer experience and opera tional efficiency. These include an oversized cone feed hopper with an overflow chute, a straight-line undercrusher conveyor, a metal detector for enhanced safety, a hydraulically powered transfer chute and various axle configurations to facilitate easy plant permitting in all states.
The plant is designed for fast setup and operation, with easy-access maintenance platforms, a hydraulic folding walkway and integrated emergency stop stations to ensure operators quick return to production.
The CRC1350S plant delivers increased throughput and quality product shape.
Russ Burns, sales director, said, “Our focus with the CRC1350S was to address what customers consistently tell us they need: higher production, lower costs per ton and ease of mobility. This plant combines power, efficiency and portability to meet
those demands head-on.
Proven Performance in Field of Railroad Ballast Production
In a recent field test, the CRC1350S was utilized in a highproduction railroad ballast application. The project involved processing drilled and blasted granite material into 2 in. minus railroad ballast. Material was fed by a Cat 349 excavator into a Powerscreen 32 in. by 47 in. jaw crusher with a 5 in. closed side setting, reducing the granite to 9 in. minus.
From there, the material was conveyed to the Cedarapids CRC1350S, which was configured to produce three product variations: railroad ballast at 2 in. by 7/8 in., 3/4 in. stone and 1/2 in. minus dust. The CRC1350S produced an estimated 425 tph, split across the three products. While the plant demonstrated excellent performance, there is potential for even higher production rates with the use of a larger excavator and minor adjustments to the circuit, according to the manufacturer.
The customer expressed high satisfaction with the CRC1350S’s performance in the rail ballast configuration, highlighting the plant’s significant production capacity and ease of transport.
The Cedarapids CRC1350S closed-circuit cone and screen plant is now available to order.
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Terex Campsie Team Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Terex Campsie, the manufacturing center for leading Terex brands including Terex Ecotec, Green-Tec, and ProStack, celebrated its 5th anniversary since opening in 2019.
Over the past five years, the facility has become a key engineering and manufacturing facility for Terex, playing an essential role in advancing its brands across the waste management, recycling and bulk material handling industries.
Jonathan Hanna, general manager of Terex Campsie, said, “These past five years
have been a testament to the dedication, innovation and passion of our team at Terex Campsie. From the very beginning, our goal was to be at the forefront of the waste management, recycling sectors and conveying sectors, and today we are proud to see how far we’ve come.
“Our team has made significant strides in production capacity, product development and safety, and we look forward to many more years of success.”
In its first year, the facility quickly became
home for Terex Ecotec and Terex Conveying Systems. Just a year later, in 2020, a 30,000sq.-ft. expansion was completed, allowing for the addition of the ProStack product line. Production has seen substantial growth, with the facility reaching its 100th machine in 2020, 500th in 2022, and its 1,000th machine— the TDS 815 Slow Speed Shredder—in 2024.
Throughout this growth, the site has maintained a strong commitment to safety, celebrating 1,000 days without a lost-time inci-
dent in September 2024. Employment at Terex Campsie expanded from 15 employees in 2019 to over 150 today, reflecting the site’s ongoing development and investment in local talent.
Terex Campsie’s expansion has not only facilitated the production of industry-leading products but also enabled the site to drive a proactive product development strategy. This approach has resulted in a 50 percent expansion of operations since 2019, and output has tripled compared to its early years. Terex Campsie continues to serve global markets, exporting machines worldwide and reinforcing Terex’s position as a leading manufacturer of advanced environmental and conveying equipment.
“The last five years have been an incredible journey and reaching our 1,000th machine production milestone was a proud achievement for the entire team,” Hanna said. “While current market conditions have presented challenges, we remain committed to focusing on innovation, safety, and operational efficiency. As we navigate these times, our focus is on building a resilient foundation that positions the site for future growth and continued leadership in the waste management, recycling and conveying sectors.”
Metso Announces Availability of New MX for Cones
Metso announced the launch of MX for cones, designed to maximize wear parts lifetime in secondary cone crushing applications for mining and quarry operators worldwide. MX for cones is commercially available immediately.
“MX for cones represents another step forward in the MX offering, addressing customer demand for hard-wearing solutions to reduce frequent parts change-outs. This technology particularly meets the needs of large cone crushers from the Nordberg HP Series and MP Series,” said Rafael Yanata, product manager, Mining Crushing Solutions.
The Metso-developed inserting technology helps maintain the optimal wear profile for longer by ensuring better liner utilization when compared to standard manganese liners. MX for cones can provide up to double wear life in secondary crushing applications.
Less change-outs help mitigate maintenance labor shortages and risk exposure to personnel. Increased wear life also results in fewer liners needed and produced, providing sustainability benefits throughout the supply chain, according to the manufacturer.
MX for cones is 100 percent recyclable.
“As experts in crusher wears, Metso is committed to continuous development in crusher wears solutions for a full range of customer applications and needs. Designed, engineered and manufactured in-house, MX for cones is backed by Metso strictest quality standards and decades of expertise,” said Jarkko Leppänen, vice president, mining crusher wears.
For more information, visit metso.com.
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The Metso-developed inserting technology helps maintain the optimal wear profile for longer by ensuring better liner utilization when compared to standard manganese liners.
Metso Corporation Announces Sami Takaluoma as Its New President, CEO
Metso’s board of directors has appointed Sami Takaluoma as Metso’s new president and CEO. He will assume his duties on Nov. 1, 2024.
Metso’s current president and CEO, Pekka Vauramo, will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Takaluoma has been with Metso since 1997 and has led Metso’s services business area since 2021. He has been a member of Metso’s leadership team since 2017.
Kari Stadigh, chair of Metso’s board of directors, on behalf of the board, emphasized Takaluoma’s extensive experience with Metso’s businesses and customer industries in their selection.
“Sami has done an excellent job in leading the businesses and as a member of the leadership team over the past seven years. Under his leadership, Metso’s services and consumables businesses have grown and created significant value, especially after the
merger of Metso and Outotec. The board is convinced that Sami is the right choice to lead Metso into its next phase,” said Stadigh.
“On behalf of the entire board, I would also like to extend our thanks to Pekka Vauramo, who is now stepping down from his role as president and CEO of Metso as earlier agreed. Under Pekka’s leadership, Metso has evolved into an even stronger company, with a significantly enhanced culture and improved customer satisfaction, and its
profitability has been clearly raised to a new level. We wish Pekka all the best and success in his new phase of life,” Stadigh said.
“I would like to warmly thank the board for the opportunity to lead this great company,” Takaluoma said. “Having had the privilege of working for Metso for 27 years, I can confidently say that I know the company and understand our potential. With Metso’s long history and strong foundation in the aggregates and mining markets, we are excellently positioned to achieve industry leadership. I eagerly anticipate embarking on this journey to deliver even greater value to our customers and stakeholders, alongside my talented and dedicated colleagues.”
Vauramo said, “I want to thank all my colleagues and Metso’s board for the past six years. We have achieved a lot, and the company is in a strong position to succeed in the future. I wish Sami and all Metsonites best of luck and continued success for the years ahead.”
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The Bandit team has brought the HM6420 hammermill grinder to market.
This highly productive 40 in. capacity grinder is designed and manufactured to be an alternative solution for those grinding applications that may contain contaminants. A Caterpillar C32, 1,200 hp engine provides ample torque and horsepower for optimal machine performance and productivity.
The heart of the HM6420 is a 50 in. diameter by. 66 in. wide hammermill. The heavy-duty mill features a 1.75 in. drum skin custom formed from rolled plate. The mill is supported by a 7 in. main shaft constructed of alloy steel that has been ultrasonic tested.
Each pocket within the mill is manufactured from high strength A-514 steel. These combinations create a structural sound mill for added durability and integrity. The mill is equipped with 20 carbide infused hammer inserts built to withstand the toughest material fed into the machine. Each holder is securely attached to the mill via a
quick change pocket system. Each holder recesses into the mill pock et, increasing durability.
A top plate covers the pocket and holds in place by six hex bolts. The hammer insert is attached to each holder utilizing two bolts. With this set-up, the mill hardware is easier and quicker to replace.
A heavy-duty slat-style infeed conveyor is direct ly driven generat ing more than 18,000 lbs. of pulling power. The large diameter feed wheel is also directly driven and provides an additional 17,000 lbs. of pulling power and 8,650 to 17,300 lbs. of down force when hydraulic pressure is applied. These combinations allow the HM6420 to grind massive quantities of material efficiently and effectively at one time.
Bandit photo The heart of the HM6420 is a 50-in. diameter by 66-in. wide hammermill. The mill is equipped with 20 carbide infused hammer inserts built to withstand the toughest material fed into the machine.
gate, disengage the clutch, and reverse the feed.
A 56 in. dual discharge system with a stacking height of 16 ft. 8 in. is standard. The standard wireless remote controls all grinding and tracking functions and features an LCD screen that will display engine coolant temperature, engine oil pressure, engine load percentage, engine RPM, and battery voltage.
A proportional feed system is standard and regulates the feed
system from 82 to 132 ft. per minute. The HM6420 has one of the fastest feed rates on the market allowing it to quickly process material. The proportional feed system allows operators to adjust the feed based on material being processed ensuring maximum output and grinder efficiency, all while achieving a higher quality end-product.
Three screens are located on the top side of the HM6420 mill. A variety of screen sizes are available up to 7 in. to produce various endproduct sizes. The top feed wheel moves upward, and a removable screen cradle allows for quick screen set-up changes. All work for screen changing is performed outside of the machine.
An impact detection system is standard and designed to limit damage if a contaminant is struck inside the grinding chamber. Once an impact event is detected, the grinder will idle down, open the
Bandit initially debuted the HM6420 at the 2023 ConExpo show. After the show, further evaluation and testing was conducted and the machine was then demonstrated to a variety of customers and dealers at Bandit’s 40th Anniversary event in September of 2023. Final testing of the HM6420 took place in the fourth quarter and the machine will begin production in the first quarter of 2024. The addition of the HM6420 expands the already diverse line of Bandit horizontal grinders available.
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MAJOR Improves Screen Media Durability With Strip Variant
MAJOR, a global manufacturer of high-performance wire screen media, introduced an advanced polyurethane (PU) strip variant for the FLEX-MAT Modular series.
The new variant increases the screen media’s durability, extending its lifespan and effectiveness in wet and corrosive environments, according to the manufacturer.
“While most screen media provide excellent durability, we noticed accelerated wear in some corrosive applications,” said Kevin Laporte, MAJOR R&D manager. “We immediately began testing to create a corrosive-resistant alternative we could develop into a new polyurethane variant. The new polyurethane strips would allow these specialty operations to benefit from FLEX-MAT’s productivity-boosting qualities while still maximizing uptime.”
The advanced PU strip features greater chemical stability to improve performance in alkaline, acidic and wet environments, such as limestone operations. Advanced durability extends the overall wear life of screen media in applications where the PU strips typically wear out before the steel wire and affect the integrity of the screen media.
"OPTIMUMWIRE bonds to our distinctive lime green PU strips to offer higher wire vibration than woven wire screen media. The unique chemical compound we developed for our advanced PU strips hold up well against corrosive materials to ensure the strips match the lifespan of our OPTI-
MUMWIRE and maintain screening integrity longer, up to 10 times in some cases," the company said.
The new durability of the PU strips still allows the same flexibility as the standard option so the wires can vibrate
freely. The high frequency of the OPTIMUMWIRE wire remains — 8,000 to 10,000 cycles per minute — to speed up material separation and passing.
Like MAJOR’s standard polyurethane composition, the advanced PU strips are available for the FLEXMAT Modular D, S and T Series. The new variant is not intended to completely replace the standard polyurethane.
“The advanced PU strips aren’t meant as a complete replacement for standard polyurethane. Instead, they’re a special-order option for screen media going into harsh environments,” Edwards said. “The best use of the advanced PU strips is when operations are screening corrosive or wet materials or when the operation notices their polyurethane is breaking down faster than the steel wire. In most cases, the standard polyurethane strip option continues to perform optimally for our customers.”
All FLEX-MAT screen media feature the company’s signature FLEX-MAT ID Enabled technology with an RFID tag embedded in the frame. This technology allows customers to easily access product information by scanning the RFID chip with The MAJOR App. Customers then have access to all screen media specifications and the ability to reorder without the need to climb onto the screen for physical measurements. For more information, visit www.majorflexmat.com.
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The advanced polyurethane (PU) strip variant increases the screen media’s durability, extending its lifespan and effectiveness in wet and corrosive environments.
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When MB Crusher Is About Building … Not Breaking
Modern life is fast paced with full schedules and tight deadlines where people need better infrastructure, improved road systems, faster train connections and reliable utilities.
To support urban development, there are MB Crusher units addressing the complex challenges of modern infrastructure projects by enabling the reuse of materials on site. MB Crusher attachments drastically reduce the need for transportation, lower construction costs and minimize environmental impact, according to the company.
It can be summed up with the mantra — MB Crusher: Crushing It in the World of Infrastructure!
A Smooth Road to Growth
In road construction, MB Crusher’s equipment plays a crucial role producing robust and durable road bases. The crusher buckets efficiently process various materials, chomping through old asphalt, concrete and stones, and spitting out fresh aggregate ideal for new roads. This not only speeds up the construction process, but also ensures the longevity of the roads.
Take, for example, David, a South African farmer who purchased a BF90.3 jaw crusher for his excavator to eliminate potholes and reduce machinery wear and tear, operational slowdowns and cargo loss.
The MB Crusher attachment has provided David with a superior product, making his operations quicker and more efficient. This improvement allows him to allocate resources and manpower to other critical aspects of farm management while also creating a profitable side business.
Railways: Keeping Trains On Track
MB Crusher is essential in railway construction and maintenance, acting like the backstage crew ensuring everything runs smoothly. The crusher can prepare the foundation and managing the ballast, or the drum cutter can dive deep into creating tunnels. In fact, the MB Crusher’s MB-R500 drum cutter, used with the Hyundai R210 excavator, has marked a significant breakthrough in surfacing a 27 miles long tunnel in the Sivoke Rangpo Railway Lines project.
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In road construction, MB Crusher’s equipment plays a crucial role producing robust and durable road bases.
Crusher’s innovative technology solved any issue, transforming a challenging task into a seamless job.
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Utility infrastructure, including water, gas and electricity networks, benefits immensely from MB Crusher’s solutions. From moving to bedding, MB Crusher attachments can carry out pipeline tasks in confined urban spaces and challenging environments, ensuring smooth and efficient utility projects.
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Crushing It: How MB Crusher Builds Future
Infrastructure is the backbone of economic and social progress. By streamlining construction processes and enhancing the durability of infrastructure projects, MB Crusher’s technology is directly contributing to the development of modern, connected societies. The company’s equipment is being used globally to build roads, railways and utilities that drive economic growth, improve quality of life, and foster sustainable development. So, next time you’re enjoying a smooth drive, a speedy train ride, or uninterrupted utility services, take a moment to appreciate the hard work and innovation behind the scenes. MB Crusher isn’t just building infrastructure; they’re building the future.
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MB Crusher’s MB-R500 drum cutter, used with the Hyundai R210 excavator, has marked a significant breakthrough in surfacing a 27-mi.long tunnel in the Sivoke Rangpo Railway
Terramac Hosts AEM’s Manufacturing Express in St. Louis
Terramac was honored to be selected as one of 80 facilities on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) 2024 Manufacturing Express Bus Tour as it traveled across the country. This visit showcases Terramac as an influential leader in the industry.
During the event in St. Louis, Mo., attendees enjoyed a tour of the 100,000 sq.-ft. manufacturing facility and had the opportunity to meet the dedicated team behind the
innovative product. Employees gathered to celebrate their milestone achievements since opening the facility in 2023.
Mike Kehoe, lieutenant governor of Missouri, was in attendance to share his support of American manufacturing.
“The journey to open this facility has been both challenging and rewarding and it’s an honor to host you as we celebrate not only the spirit of manufacturing but also the contributions we’ve made to our industry, the
local community and the national economy,” said J.J. Costello, co-CEO of CK Family of Companies.
The AEM Manufacturing Express highlights the 2.3 million men and women dedicated to the equipment manufacturing industry on a 10,000-mi. tour across America. The people in this industry create the equipment that builds, powers and feeds the world, serving as the economic backbone of their communities.
“Our new assembly facility represents not only the hard work of our team but also our dedication to staying at the forefront of manufacturing excellence. Being chosen as a stop on the AEM tour was a true honor, and we enjoyed sharing our story and vision for the future with tour attendees. We need to continue advocating for manufacturing because it drives our local economy and keeps America moving. Thank you, St. Louis, for standing with us in this effort,” said Costello.
CK Family of Companies, the parent company of six divisions, is proud to show its commitment to the industry through the AEM membership of CK Power, Hayes and Terramac. Each division brings unique products and services, yet shares the same dedication to innovation, quality and support. Together, the team strives to meet the highest standards for their customers.
As devoted St. Louis natives the Costello family is proud and humbled to bring growth and development to the North side by adding more local manufacturing jobs to the community that’s shaped who they are. Across the CK Family of Companies there are four
manufacturing sites, two of which are in St. Louis, Mo.
“This incredible opportunity allowed the team to showcase not only the exceptional products built locally but also the heart of the company — the passion of the people. It was an exciting event to share the new facility, display innovative equipment and meet the team that powers the operation every day,” the company said.
For more information visit manufacturingexpress.org.
(All photos courtesy of Terramac.)
Employees from the CK Power Family of Companies gather to celebrate the AEM Manufacturing Express Bus Tour.
Terramac crawler carriers are proudly made in St. Louis, Mo.
(L-R): AEM’s Kip Eideberg; Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe; and Taylor Matthews of Lewis Rice enjoy a facility tour from J.J. Costello, co-CEO of CK Power Family of Companies.
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KEMROC Expands; Plans to Increase Nationwide Presence
By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Klaus Ertmer, founder of KEMROC, has been described as a visionary pioneer in the construction equipment industry. His decades of engineering expertise have led KEMROC to the forefront of specialized excavator attachments for demolition, trenching, mining, tunnelling, subsea excavation, soil mixing and recycling operations.
KEMROC Grows
In 1999, Ertmer founded his first company, and by 2000, manufactured the first transverse drum cutter in Germany. By 2010, the company had a presence in China, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
In 2012, a subsidiary was established in Arizona and in 2014, another subsidiary was in Brazil. In 2016, a welding parts plant was opened in Qatar, with the KEMROC brand being established in 2017.
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Over the years, one strategy has remained constant: product innovation. KEMROC is continuously innovating and creating new products based on customer needs and insights.
Some of these product innovations include various rotary drum cutters, cutter wheels, rock saws, augur drives,
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The EKT 220 drum cutter for 110,000- to 154,000-lb. excavators, has a cutter head width of 37 to 52 in. and can be converted to a chain cutter.
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KEMROC designs its chain cutter line to minimize wear and tear on excavators.
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The precision of the KEMROC EK 160 chain cutter reduces material transport costs and produces material for use as backfill.
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KEMROC’s EK150 chain cutter can reduce energy consumption up to 40 percent, according to the company.
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KEMROC’s line of chain cutters, including this EK160 model, are designed for low noise and low vibration levels, reducing the risk of accidental damage to nearby structures, according to the company.
Scott Thornberry, owner of Rock Hard Solutions; and Kenny Acton, product specialist of Construction Machinery Company.
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KEMROC’s EK range of chain cutters is designed for precision trenching, mining and excavation.
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The KEMROC EK150 chain cutter makes quick work of trenching projects with two to four times productivity versus other conventional methods and tools, according to the company.
trenchers, stump grinders, diamond saws, power tool drives, patch planers, cutting drums and more.
“KEMROC will revolutionize the construction industry replacing Hoe Rams with a more precise cut, which in turn increases production rates and makes a job site safer,” said Robert Medina, vice president of sales, KEMROC distributor Rock Hard Solutions.
Expansion
As KEMROC’s product offerings grow, so too does its need to expand its dealer network in the United States. Recently, Scott Thornberry, owner of Rock Hard Solutions, began offering the KEMROC line at his Ohio dealership.
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Trenching, mining of soft to medium hard minerals and underwater excavating are just some of the applications suited for KEMROC cutters.
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Kenny Acton (L), product specialist, and Jason Faust, president of Construction Machinery Company bring KEMROC cutters to Indiana and Kentucky.
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(L-R) are Mina Tadros, director of global business development director of KEMROC; Peter Eskander, KEMROC sales; Robert Medina, vice president of sales of Rock Hard Solutions; Mirna Makary, regional marketing manager of KEMROC; Jason Faust, president of Construction Machinery Company;
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Scott Thornberry (L), owner,
Robert Medina, vice president of sales, both of Rock Hard Solutions, now carry the KEMROC brand in Ohio.
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KEMROC Aims to Expand Its Dealer Footprint in U.S.
Thornberry, also the owner of T&C Contracting, was introduced to the KEMROC EK150 chain cutter when he accidentally bumped into it at a trade show. According to his website, he was fascinated by the attachment, and used it on a job that was supposed to take two weeks. Due to the KEMROC, the job was completed in three days, stunning Thornberry.
“My relationship with KEMROC started out as a business opportunity,” he said. “However, as I got to know the entire KEMROC team I realized that they are just as much a family as we are and strive every day to be the best solution on the market. For this reason, a business opportunity has evolved into a mission for me, a mission to help them succeed in the U.S. market.”
Jason Faust is president of Construction Machinery Company (CMC) and a friend of Thornberry. His company is the dealer of KEMROC in Indiana and Kentucky.
“CMC and KEMROC have built a strong partnership that helps us focus on finding and providing solutions for our customer’s prob-
lems rather than just selling them equipment,” said Faust.
As KEMROC expands its dealer, service, parts and support footprint in the Midwest and across the United States, the company pledges to provide dealers with the support they need.
“KEMROC is more than just a brand offering innovative solutions — it is a brand founded on unwavering trust,” said Mirna Makary, KEMROC regional marketing manager. “We are about delivering an exceptional customer experience ensuring that our customers feel genuinely supported at every step of their journey and projects. We are proud to stand by our partners and customers, providing solutions that truly make a difference in terms of productivity and cost reduction.”
Innovation continues to fuel the company’s growth and expansion.
“At KEMROC, we have a solution for every job,” said Mina Tadros, business development director — global of KEMROC.
For more information, visit KEMROC.com/en, rockhardsolutions.net and cmcky.com. CEG
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Buchanan Companies ‘Fill the Truck’ for Helene Victims
Buchanan’s campaign has had a strong impact in North Carolina. Drivers Johnny and Crystal, who delivered many of the trucks, shared pictures showing the damage and the ongoing relief work.
The campaign collected donations of non-perishable food, hygiene items, clothing and other essential goods to be delivered directly to affected areas in North Carolina, including Asheville and Alexandria.
After Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard on Sept. 28, 2024, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics took action to help. They started their “Fill the Truck” campaign, showcasing how working together as a community and taking responsibility can lead to positive change in tough times.
Campaign: Challenge to Fill 20 Trucks
On Oct. 3, 2024, based on the desire of an employee wanting to help North Carolina, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics launched the “Fill the Truck” campaign.
Their goal was to fill 20 semi-trucks with essential supplies for hurricane victims. Inspired by the company’s past relief work during Hurricane Katrina, owner Geary Buchanan challenged employees, local businesses and northeast Indiana residents to join in and help those in need.
Employees drew inspiration from their core company values of determination, integrity, safety and community to come together and make things happen. The campaign collected donations of non-perishable food, hygiene items, clothing and other essential goods to be delivered directly to affected areas in North Carolina, including Asheville and Alexandria.
Uniting Community
The Fort Wayne community responded with overwhelming generosity. Local businesses, radio & television stations and individuals came together to support the cause in inspiring ways.
Local schools and local businesses even opened their doors to serve as donation drop-off points, amplifying the community’s ability to get involved.
Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics surpassed their goal of 20 semi-trucks full of essential supplies for hurricane victims.
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SmithCo Appoints River-Roads Sales & Leasing New Dealer in Illinois, Missouri
SmithCo Mfg. Inc. has reached an agreement with River-Roads Sales & Leasing to sell SmithCo’s premium line of side dump trailers in western Illinois and eastern Missouri. RiverRoads is headquartered in Granite City, Ill.
“We have been looking for a dealer in the St. Louis area, as interest in side dump trailers continues to grow in the region,” said Todd Karolczak, SmithCo’s director of sales and marketing. “The River-Roads crew are proven pros in selling and servicing trailers, so they will be fantastic in supporting SmithCo’s full line.”
About River-Roads Sales & Leasing
River-Roads Sales & Leasing has been operating since 1959. It offers a wide variety of dry van, platform, reefer and dump trailers from respected brands like Wabash, Behnke, Travis and CTS. River-Roads and its partner, AAA Trailer Services, also have 20 service bays and 15 mobile
service trucks to support customers in both Missouri and Illinois 24 hours per day.
For more information, visit riverroads.com.
About SmithCo Side Dump Trailers
SmithCo Inc. located in Le Mars,
Iowa, has been manufacturing highquality, custom-built side dump trailers for 30 years. Its side dump trailers currently serve a wide variety of markets, including construction, agriculture, mining, government, waste handling and environmental.
For more information, visit sidedump.com.
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SmithCo Mfg. Inc. has reached an agreement with River-Roads Sales & Leasing to sell SmithCo’s premium line of side dump trailers in western Illinois and eastern Missouri. River-Roads is headquartered in Granite City.
Buchanan Companies, Community Offer Support After Hurricane Helene
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Steady Progress, Community Engagement
From the start, the campaign gained momentum:
• By Oct. 5, the first truck was loaded and headed to North Carolina, and added collection days to Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th.
• By Oct. 9, seven trucks had been filled, and Buchanan extended their collection through another weekend and until Friday, Oct. 18 as donations continued to pour in.
• On Oct. 11, the campaign reached 16 trucks, with more loading under way.
• By Oct. 18, the campaign successfully reached its goal. The company was able to fill all 20 trucks, plus another two trucks through additional late donations and assurance by Buchanan’s ownership with essential supplies for North Carolina’s recovery efforts.
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Financial ExtendedSupport, Efforts
Alongside physical donations, the “Fill the Truck” campaign received generous financial support. Buchanan employees contributed, which the owners, Geary and Becky Buchanan, matched. Local businesses, individuals and community groups gave and added to the public Go-Fund-Me campaign.
Impact On North Carolina
Buchanan’s campaign has had a strong impact in North Carolina. Drivers Johnny and Crystal, who delivered many of the trucks, shared pictures showing the damage and the ongoing relief work. Their updates gave a close-up view of how these donations were helping communities recover from Hurricane Helene.
In total, 20 fully loaded trucks travelled from Fort Wayne to North Carolina, bringing essential supplies to the areas that needed them the most. The campaign united people,
businesses, and organizations, showing how effective teamwork can be during tough times.
Community That Cares
The “Fill the Truck” campaign shows how generous the Fort Wayne community is and highlights the commitment of Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics to help others. With the support of local residents, they have made a significant impact on the lives of those affected by Hurricane Helene. As the final trucks arrive in North Carolina, Buchanan is celebrating the community spirit that made this accomplishment possible.
“A big thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and shared the news. Together, we have filled both trucks and hearts, providing muchneeded aid to those in need,” the company said.
(All photos courtesy of Buchanan Logistics.)
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M&K Truck Centers Leads Way With Orders of New Volvo VNL
Volvo Trucks North America dealer M&K Truck Centers is setting the standard across North America with sales of the allnew Volvo VNL — the truck designed to change everything.
Leading the charge in transforming the trucking industry, M&K recently secured an order of 25 of the trucks for its customer Orozco Trucking.
With its advanced aerodynamics, enhanced fuel efficiency, cutting-edge safety features and superior driver comfort, the allnew Volvo VNL is redefining what fleets can achieve, driving down operating costs and boosting productivity.
“M&K Truck Centers continues to deliver unmatched customer value with innovative solutions, and their success is reflected in the order of more than 500 all-new Volvo VNLs since sales started earlier this year,” said Jeremy Taylor, regional vice president — Central, Volvo Trucks North America.
“The all-new Volvo VNL sets a new standard with impressive gains in fuel efficiency, integrated safety features and enhanced driver comfort — key benefits that M&K continues to showcase to their customers. We applaud M&K’s dedication to customer service and their initiatives to expand service and maintenance programs, which are crucial in supporting a broad range of trucking solutions. Their commitment ensures that their customers receive not only innovative vehicles but also the ongoing support needed to maximize uptime and operational efficiency.”
M&K Truck Centers operates 28 dealership locations in six states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. With more than 35 years of supporting their customers, M&K has a reputation of being a forward-thinking dealership group known for retaining and supporting some of the industry’s most experienced and knowledgeable parts specialists, salespeople and certified technicians.
M&K representatives participated in the immersive and interactive launch events hosted by Volvo Trucks, which provided dealer staff and customers a deep dive into the 90 percent redesigned all-new Volvo VNL. These events offered hands-on opportunities to experience the all-new Volvo VNL and explore its packaging options and trim levels, guided by Volvo Trucks experts in the areas of fuel efficiency, safety, connectivity, uptime and driver focus.
M&K’s sales and service representatives also have access to the extensive competency development through e-learning and inperson courses from Volvo Academy to be fully trained in supporting the all-new Volvo
VNL.
Additionally, M&K completed the comprehensive sales and service training to establish three Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealership locations, with a fourth location in process, which support a broad array of customer solutions from the all-new Volvo VNL to the battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric.
“M&K is committed to supporting our customers with comprehensive trucking solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of their operations. We had the opportunity to see the all-new VNL up close this summer and knew immediately that it would be unmatched in the customer value it provides,” said Andy Schulze, director of fleet sales at M&K Truck Centers.
“We’ve experienced incredible customer interest particularly in learning more about the state-of-the-art connectivity, which will serve to maximize uptime with the all-new VNL. Customers are also eager to experience up to a 10 percent fuel efficiency increase as well as all of the features that keep their drivers safe, comfortable and productive.”
With the launch of the all-new Volvo VNL, Volvo Trucks introduced a new spec’ing process, offering packaging options for interior and exterior trim levels, powertrain, technology, amenities and safety. This consultative approach to configuring and ordering — an industry first — streamlines and enhances the configuration and ordering process, enabling Volvo Trucks to deliver added value and cost savings compared to
the conventional a la carte spec’ing process, the manufacturer said.
M&K uses the online Volvo VNL configurator to help customers select the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as an ultra-realistic 360degree view of the truck’s interior and exterior. The configurator tool helped Orozco Trucking customize the optimal trucks for its operations.
Orozco Trucking, which has been in business for more than 25 years in the trucking and logistics industry, recently ordered 20 of the flagship long-haul sleeper VNL 860 model with the Edge interior and exterior trim. The trucks include the proprietary Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) package, which comes standard across all VNL models and includes forward collision avoidance technology to assist drivers in maintaining safe speeds and distances. The standard VADA package also offers adaptive cruise control and a new forward pedestrian detection feature that alerts the driver to pedestrians or bicyclists in their path.
The fleet also ordered five of the VNL 660 models, which provide maximum load capacity along with a luxurious living space for drivers. Orozco Trucking opted for the VADA Plus option in these models, which includes short-range detection to sense pedestrians and bicyclists in the truck’s blind and can activate frontal automatic emergency braking when objects are directly in the path of travel.
“We are proud to be one of the safest fleets in the industry and appreciate the qual-
ity and safety of newer equipment that is regularly maintained. We currently have more than 350 Volvo trucks in our fleet, which make up the majority of our vehicles,” said Konstantin Shaposhnykov, chief executive officer, Orozco Trucking.
“M&K demonstrated all the features of the all-new Volvo VNL and the benefits it will bring to our fleet, and we decided to add a variety of configurations and features, including the advanced safety package, to determine what worked best for our operations.”
Orozco Trucking’s drivers deliver loads throughout 48 states, so driver comfort also was a key consideration. The all-new Volvo VNL is designed with the driver in mind to optimize comfort, efficiency and safety when working, living and resting. It features Volvo Trucks’ most efficient idle management tool to help reduce or eliminate engine idling when the vehicle is stopped or parked.
The new ultra-quiet, proprietary, integrated Volvo Parking Cooler is a climate-control option that utilizes the onboard 24-volt battery system to power the cab’s HVAC when parked, reducing emissions, engine wear, and fuel costs. The Volvo Parking Cooler enhances the resting experience by eliminating noise and vibration from idling. For drivers parked in areas where idling is prohibited, the integrated Volvo Parking Cooler maintains a comfortable climate to maximize driver health, safety and well-being. For more information, visit volvotrucks.us.
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Volvo Trucks North America dealer M&K Truck Centers is leading orders of the all-new Volvo VNL with its customer Orozco Trucking recently ordering 25 of the trucks.
Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, and Storm Equipment, one of the largest distributors of commercial snow plow equipment, introduced the only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow commercially offered in the United States.
With support from Teleo dealer RDO Equipment Co., the companies worked to retrofit a John Deere 332G skid steer loader with Storm Equipment’s Metal Pless snow plow blade and Teleo Supervised Autonomy, Teleo’s technology that enables remote and autonomous operations.
The machine is designed for mass snow clearing in large open areas such as industrial parking lots. Customers can order the retrofit of any make and model of heavy equipment for remote-operated and autonomous operations from Teleo, along with an autonomousready snow plow blade properly sized for each machine type from Storm Equipment.
Once outfitted with Teleo’s retrofit kit, the machines are supervised by an operator sitting in a central command center, a more comfortable and attractive working environment than a traditional snow plow operator working from the equipment’s cab on site. The machines are created to help solve staffing shortages in the commercial snow plow industry, where snow contractors are covering larger regions and working long overnight hours, by allowing a single hired operator to work in multiple regions simultaneously.
Initially, the snow plows will be remote-operated and autonomous capabilities will be added in the first half of 2024.
“Remote operation of snow plows is a truly disruptive prospect for the industry,” said Jordan
Smith, owner, Storm Equipment.
“Snow removal companies typically don’t have just one make or model in their fleets, so the fact that Teleo’s technology can be retrofitted onto virtually any make and model of heavy machinery makes it a great option for the industry.
“Utilizing Teleo’s game-changing system, the shrinking pool of skilled snow plow operators can cover a lot more ground in a shorter time period. With the click of a button, they can move to a different loader and plow on a job site across town, or even in a different state. This effectively could quadruple the productivity of a single skilled staff member, creating massive operational efficiencies for the snow contractor.
“This technology could also open up snow plowing opportunities to those who are not already
heavy equipment operators. We like to joke that today’s streaming gamers could become tomorrow’s remote snow plow operators.
Simply put, remote-operated and autonomous snow removal demonstrates undeniable value for contractors looking for the best
return on their heavy equipment investments.”
Fleets of machines that are used for applications such as loading gravel, peat moss and other bulk materials in warmer months are used to move snow in the winter months. Teleo’s technology can be easily retrofitted on those fleets, introducing the ability to integrate remote and semi-autonomous technology without the need to purchase new machines. The same machines can be used year-round for snow removal, landscaping, and other site work. This level of flexibility makes the system extremely scalable and cost effective, the company said.
“Commercial snow removal, specifically mass snow clearing in large parking lots and on other long stretches of open, flat surfaces, is yet another ideal application for our technology,” said Vinay Shet, co-founder and CEO, Teleo. “When heavy snowfalls occur, there is an immediate need to clear parking lots and commercial sites so businesses can continue operating. We believe we are offering the only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow available in the U.S.
“The collaborative Teleo-Storm Equipment approach introduces a way to get the job done more efficiently, safely and without customers having to purchase new machines; that makes it a realistic solution for companies of all sizes.”
In addition to the commercial snow removal industry, Teleo also serves customers in construction and material moving. The new snow plow follows Teleo’s recent announcement outlining its growing global dealer network and customer base.
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As snow and ice blanket roads and walkways, the need for efficient deicing material application becomes a top priority. Snow and ice contractors face numerous challenges in managing these materials effectively, from ensuring safety to minimizing costs.
Boss Snowplow understands these challenges firsthand. That’s why the company is committed to crafting durable products capable of withstanding harsh winter conditions and dedicated to supporting contractors in their pursuit of business sustainability and growth.
Why Material Application Management Matters
• Safety: Proper material application is essential for ensuring the safety of both contractors and the public. By effectively using de-icing materials like salt, sand or brine, slippery conditions on roads, walkways and parking lots can be minimized, reducing the risk of accidents.
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and controlling application rates, contractors can reduce chemical runoff into water bodies, mitigate damage to vegetation and preserve infrastructure integrity.
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ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)
AGC Events Calendar:
All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.
Dates: Monday, December 2, 2024 (2:00 PM)Tuesday, December 10, 2024 (5:00 PM)
Online, Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://edge.agc.org/course/project-manager-development-program/)
Dates: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 (9:00 AM) –Thursday, December 19, 2024 (3.30 PM)
Online, Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (https://edge.agc.org/course/vcsf241201/)
Dates: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (10:30 AM)Wednesday, December 18, 2024 (6:30 PM)
Online, Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC Safety & Health Quarterly Town Hall (https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/)
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (1:002:00 PM)
Online, Virtual Safety and Health
• Construction Project Manager Course (https://pmc.agc.org/)
Dates: Sunday, December 8, 2024 (4:00 PM) –Friday, December 13, 2024 (2:00 PM) Houston, Texas
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://edge.agc.org/course/vbim241201)
Dates: Monday, December 9, 2024 (11:00 AM)–Thursday, December 12, 2024 (7:00 PM)
Online Virtual Training/Professional Development
OHIO AGGREGATES & INDUSTRIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION (OAIMA)
“Aggregates” are materials consisting of sand and gravel, crushed stone and slag.
The single largest market for aggregates is road and street construction, including base and asphalt paving for highways, parking lots and other pavements.
“Industrial Minerals” include clays, shales, sand, salt and other non-fuel minerals used in construction and other industrial and commercial uses. If it can’t be grown, it must be mined!
Please note that we have added ten (10) new booth spaces this year, bringing our total to ninety (90) booths.
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Date: November 19 – 21, 2024
Place: Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel
64 S. Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602
Volunteers are needed for our World of Asphalt Booth!
Our Booth’s volunteer hours will be:
Tuesday, November 19th – 6 PM – 8 PM. Wednesday, November 20th – 8 AM – 5 PM. Thursday, November 21st – 8 Am – 12 PM. Please contact Women of Asphalt for more information: 2233 Park Avenue, Ste. 200U, Orange Park, FL 32073 Phone: 407/653-6777
Email: info@womenofasphalt.org
CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM) Safety Leadership Conference
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Place: Macomb Community College South Campus
John Lewis Conference Center 14500 E. Twelve Mile Road
Warren, MI 48088
Phone: 586/445-7999
The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) has teamed up with the Greater Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) to provide a one-day conference specifically designed for leaders with a responsibility for employee safety. Company owners, top executives, safety managers, and human resource personnel will all find value in the diverse range of topics available. This world-class collection of qualified presenters offers the best talent this area has ever seen.
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. Attend up to four (4) workshops throughout the day . Earn up recertification credits for professional designations . Includes breakfast . Network with industry professionals . Access to world-class presenters and exhibitors Register by November 27, 2024! www.BuildwithCAM.com
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Phone: 248/972-1000
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WOMEN OF ASPHALT
Women of Asphalt Texas
Ideas that Lead and Inspire: Celebrating Women in the Field
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Place: 219 Commercial Drive, 219 Buda, TX 78610
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM, join TXAPA in Buda, TX, for our third annual ideas that Lead and Inspire Symposium and Christmas Party! The National Women of Asphalt tagline is “Lead and Inspire.”
Women of Asphalt Texas Delivers industry -leading ideas from inspiring men and women for our third annual event this Christmas season. This year’s focus is on leadership, including a panel discussion on Owning Your Professional Development. After the symposium, stick around for the TXAPA Christmas Party! It’s the perfect time to connect, unwind, and celebrate the season with friends and colleagues.
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Dawn Hoover at the OAIMA Office.
Phone: 614/428-7954
Email: dawnh@oaima.org
WOMEN OF ASPHALT
Lead & Inspire
Southeastern Asphalt User/Producer Group Annual Meeting
AGENDA: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Holiday Luncheon & Women of Asphalt Year in Review 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Leadership Symposium 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM TXAPA Open House and Holiday Party: Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
Please contact Women of Asphalt for more information: Phone: 407/653-6777
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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE CRAWLER DOZER, MODEL 550K LGP. NEED BULLDOZER, 550K LGP JOHN DEERE 2020 – 2023, ENC. CAB 24 INCHES WITH WINCH, UNDER 700 HOURS METER AND FRAME.
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WANTED (WORLDWIDE)MANUFACTUR-
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WANTED: CATERPILLAR D11 / D11T CD CRAWLER DOZER; GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
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WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR 950B WHEEL LOADER; LOOKING FOR A CAT 950B OR E, OR ANY MECHANICAL WHEEL LOADERS FOR SALE
WANTED (US): TAKEUCHI SKID STEER LOADERS, ALL MODELS. TL150, MUSTANG MTL 25TH, GEHL CTL80 TURBO 2 OR CYCLONE AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES, PLUMBING FROM FILTER AND EXTERNAL SPINNER. EMAIL: AMATZEN@BROOKFIELDR3.ORG; PHONE: 660-734-0452
WANTED (NC): JCB 214E BACKHOE LOADER - HEAVY ROOT RAKE TO REPLACE FRONT BUCKET ON 214E BACKHOE LOADER
EMAIL: NORWOOD1310@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 910-289-1310
WANTED (NC): JOHN DEERE 12” BUCKETS – LOOKING FOR A 12” BUCKET FOR A JOHN DEERE 310 G BACKHOE. EMAIL: DANDHWORRELL@CHARTER.NET
WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS. EMAIL: MMERRILL@WHEELERCAT.COM PHONE: 801-201-8655
WANTED (US): CASE 650L LGP CRAWLER DOZER – LOOKING FOR CASE 650LLGP BULLDOZER WITH OR WITHOUT ENC. CAB, MODEL YEAR 2010 – 2017, LESS THAN 900 HOURS TRUE HOURS METER AND FRAME, UNDER $35000 US.
WANTED (US): STERLING DUMP TRUCKS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR A ROTARY HI RAIL DUMP TRUCK, PRE EMISSIONS, ANY MAKE/MODEL.
EMAIL:
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WANTED (OH): FREIGHTLINER DUMP TRUCKS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR A ROTARY HI-RAIL DUMP TRUCK, PRE EMMISSIONS, ANY MAKE/MODEL.
EMAIL:
MURPHYCONTRACTORS@YAHOO.COM PHONE: 860-324-9693
WANTED (US): CUMMINS GENERATORS, ALL MODELS. LARGE PORTABLE OR STATIONARY GENERATORS IN ANY CONDITION — CAT, CUMMINS, DETROIT, MTU, PERKINS, VOLVO (DIESEL OR NATURAL GAS) CAN REMOVE IF NEEDED.
EMAIL: MICHSURPLUS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 201-679-6437
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS, MODELS WA 600-3 AND WA 600-6 2014 OR UP MODELS. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, MODEL 12G,14G,14OG,14OH ETC. RUNNING OR NON RUNNING UNITS. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +92-333-1234598
WANTED (PA): CAT OR CASE BACKHOE LOADERS, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: DEALER.SALES11@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 717-621-3470
WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR MODEL 416D BACKHOE LOADERS. LOOKING FOR ANY BACKHOES, CAT, CASE, JD –IN WORKING CONDITION OR WITH ISSUES. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO GET RID OF IT, SEND ME. EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 657-549-3619
WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 85ZV , 90ZV , 90ZIV , 95ZV. ALSO SEARCHING FOR KOMATSU WA470-3 , WA600-3 , WA600-6. RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING CONDITION. EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577
WANTED (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT. EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (IL): CASE 580M III BACKHOE LOADERS; LOOKING FOR CAT, CASE AND JOHN DEERE BACKHOE PARTS/SALVAGE MACHINES. RUNNERS AND NON RUNNERS, ANY CONDITION.
EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 618-838-0841
WANTED (AL): KOMATSU 12 INCH BUCKET, PC35
EMAIL: JSGODSEY78@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 205-485-4605
WANTED (US): ALL MODELS DITCH WITCH VACUUM/EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT
EMAIL: BILL@DITCHWITCHNEWMEXICO.COM
WANTED (US): MANUFACTURER: JCB 540-170 TELEHANDLER, 2016 OR NEWER.
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G/H, 14G,14M. ALSO LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA-600 AND WA-900. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS AND JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. ITEMS REQUIRED TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE MOST DESIRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS. PHONE: 484-781-2958 EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM
WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR D10N CRAWLER DOZER. PLS PRICE FOB OR CIF ALEXANDRIA PORT EGYPT. EMAIL: ELEKTESADCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 00201005311220
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 336 EXCAVATOR - MUST HAVE A HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS AND GPS EQUIPPED. UNIT SHOULD HAVE BETWEEN 4-6000 HOURS. EMAIL: AARONA@BLACKSTARACA.COM PHONE: 737-587-1936
WANTED (WA): BOMAG BW 172 PADFOOT COMPACTORS | LOOKING FOR PARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRIVE TRAIN, OR WHOLE MACHINE TO USE FOR PARTS. EMAIL: DYLAN@COLF.COM PHONE: 360-798-5847
WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR MODEL 14H MOTOR GRADER. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 2816945478
WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 0092-333-123-4598
WANTED (TX): KOMATSU PC3000 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU PC3000 ENGINE. EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 832-244-1897
WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214 – A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR. EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123
WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS. EMAIL: SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET
WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT-466. EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM PHONE: 918-385-1623
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ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS
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• Online
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• Tipton, CA
November 14, 2024
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November 19, 2024
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November 26, 2024
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• Online
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Auction
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• Pendleton, IN
Fri., December 6, 2024
For: 32nd Annual Snowball Truck & Trailer Auction
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• Decatur, IL
Sat., November 9, 2024
For: Lugari Truck & Auto Repair
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Thurs., November 14, 2024 For: NW Ohio Contractors Fall Auction
Hansen Auction Group Conducts 59th Annual Fall Auction
Stan Maruszczak (L) of Stan’s Dirt
with Bryce Hansen, president and CEO of Hansen Auction Group.
Jacob Cournoyer (L) and Larry Baumbach of Baumbach Cranberries were interested in this Bobcat E42 mini-excavator.
Hansen Auction Group held its 59th annual four-day Fall Nitke Contractor Auction Oct. 24 to Oct. 29. Online bids were accepted all four days, while the live auction was held Oct. 24 and 25 at the company’s facility in Mosinee, Wis.
Day one featured heavy trucks, trailers and vehicles; day two was for Yellow Iron, skid steers and construction equipment; day three (online only) had customers bidding for shipping containers, truck parts and accessories; and attachments, auxiliary accessories, concrete and mini-excavators were part of day four’s offerings online.
For more information, visit hansenauctiongroup.com. CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
Baylor Braatz of Braatz Land Clearing was considering a bid on this Komatsu PC360LC excavator.
These Cat dozers were just some of the yellow iron available on day two of the Hansen Auction.
Marvin Albrecht (L) of North Country Dozing and Peter Huber of Indianhead Renewable Forest Products look over this Gehl 7810 skid steer.
The Hansen Family – (L-R) Chase, Avery, Tammy, Bryce, Briley and Taylor – in front of the Cat dozers ready to go on the block during day two of the company’s 59th annual fall sale.
A nice variety of wheel loaders were available at Hansen’s 59th annual Fall Nitke Contractor Auction.
Works talks
Testing this Cat 310 mini-excavator are Jacob Gavin (L) and Zach Brocken of J. Gavin Construction, Stevens Point, Wis.
Jobs Rise, But Finding Qualified Workers Remains Tough
the previous peak in 2006, according to Anat Nusinovich, economist of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
She said nationally the average growth rate of construction jobs from 2007 to 2023 was 0.4 percent.
Though the housing sector is one part of the construction market, it does serve as an indicator of just how construction jobs affect the economy.
Numbers Speak Volumes
Between 2007 and 2011, the construction jobs growth rate was negative, reaching a low of -16 percent in 2009 during the Great Recession.
“The rate saw another significant decline during the pandemic, dropping from 2.8 percent in 2019 to3.2 percent in 2020,” said Nusinovich. “However, the construction industry has since rebounded, reaching a growth rate of 3.3 percent in 2023,” — 0.5 points higher than pre-pandemic.”
The economist noted that this year, the local average growth rate for construction jobs is 2.9 percent, matching pre-pandemic numbers from 2019.
According to the NAR report, approximately 70 percent of analyzed areas outperformed this rate over the past year.
Notably, between 2019 and 2024, Cleveland, Tenn., registered the highest growth rate at 60.0 percent.
Elizabethtown, Ky., and Fayetteville, Ark., came in at 57.1 percent and 42.9 percent, respectively.
Further, two areas in Idaho — Idaho Falls with 37.5 percent and Boise City with 37.2 percent — came in the fifth and sixth places.
Punta and Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla., also showed “significant” growth, ranking fourth at 39.5 percent and tenth at 35.4 percent, respectively.
Meanwhile, Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas, and ChicagoNaperville-Elgin, Ill.-Ind., experienced the lowest growth rates at 0.5 percent.
These two cities were followed by Midland, Texas, with 0.7 percent, “despite having the highest share of construction jobs in 2024,” said the NAR.
“Between July 2019 and July 2024, only 7.3 percent of the areas recorded no growth in construction jobs, with a growth rate of zero.”
However, NAR’s Nusinovich said, from before the pandemic until this summer, 17.3 percent of the observed areas experienced negative growth rates. That indicates a a loss of construction workers, she said, noting that the biggest losses were in Lake Charles, La., whose rate was -52.2 percent.
Next in line was Johnstown, Pa., with -37.9 percent, and AugustaRichmond County, Ga.-S.C., at29.9 percent.
“Ithaca, New York, which also had the lowest concentration of construction jobs, saw a decline of 21.4 percent in its construction workforce since 2019.”
The AGC also tracks construction employment trends and found that 80 percent of U.S. states saw jobs increases in September. In all, 24 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between August and September of this year, according to the association.
More states would have added workers year-over-year if contractors could find enough qualified applicants, said AGC.
“It is great that four out of five states have added construction jobs over the past year,” Ken Simonson, chief economist, said in a statement.
“Even more states would be seeing gains if there were enough qualified workers available to fill job openings,” the association told ConstructConnect.
In its BLS analysis, AGC found construction jobs rose from September to September in 40 states and declined in 10 states and the District of Columbia.
Texas added the most construction jobs, at 42,300, followed by Florida, with 37,100; Ohio, 16,400; Michigan, 12,600; and Indiana, 12,500.
The largest percentage increases were in Alaska, with 3,700 jobs and Hawaii, with 4,500. Oklahoma, at 7,800, and Nevada, at 10,000, followed.
New York State saw the largest loss, at, -6,900 or -1.8 percent, followed by Oregon, -4,800 or -4.1 percent and Maryland, -4,600 or2.9 percent.
AGC reported Oregon had the largest percentage loss, followed by Maryland and Maine.
“For the month, construction employment … was unchanged in Minnesota, Rhode Island and Vermont,” said the association. “Texas added the most jobs, followed by Ohio, Florida, South Carolina and Colorado.”
Ohio had the largest percentage gain, followed by South Carolina, Alaska and Nebraska.
Tennessee lost the most construction jobs in the month. Oregon and Louisiana followed.
North Dakota lost the highest percentage of jobs. Oregon and West Virginia were next.
“The value of construction starts rose 1.8 percent year-over-year in September,” said AGC.
But the sector “edged down 0.9 percent year-to-date in the first nine months of 2024 compared to January-September 2023,” ConstructConnect reported.
Nonresidential building starts rose 1 percent for the month but fell 7.5 percent year-to-date. Civil starts increased.
Among the 25 largest categories, AGC found that the best-performing year-to-date are electric power infrastructure and airports.
On a year-to-date basis through September, total construction starts were up 2 percent from 2023, according to Dodge Construction analysis.
Nonbuilding starts slipped 3 percent over that year and miscellaneous nonbuilding starts were up 10 percent.
Environmental public works starts were up 7 percent; highway and bridge starts, 3 percent and utility/gas starts down 23 percent.
Nonresidential building starts rose 2 percent year-to-date; institutional starts were up 13 percent; commercial starts were down 2 percent.
According to AGC, the Fed’s take on the construction picture is that economic activity was “little changed” since early September.
The government reported commercial real estate markets were generally flat, although data center and infrastructure projects boosted activity in some areas.
“Contacts noted that it remained difficult to find workers with certain skills or in some industries,
such as technology, manufacturing and construction.”
According to ConstructConnect, AGC officials urged Congress to increase funding for construction workforce training and education programs.
The association believes the funding will help address workforce shortages likely holding back employment growth in the sector.
“Enabling more people to learn about construction as a career opportunity is essential,” said Jeffrey Shoaf, CEO of AGC, adding that learning would help fill the openings created by the infrastructure, power and manufacturing projects under way.
Industry Looking Toward Future
Also tracking the construction jobs market, and chiefly how IIJA stacks up jobs-wise at its midway point is ARTBA.
The transportation builders association said the highway, street and bridge construction industry added nearly 40,000 jobs over the first half of IIJA.
“Industry employment surpassed record levels in 2023 and has continued rising since on a year-over-year basis,” said ARTBA.
Looking forward, the Eno Center for Transportation believes 2024 could be “the tipping point” for IIJA funding to “start pouring out of the U.S. Treasury.”
Jeff Davis, Eno senior fellow, recounted that IIJA loaded the Highway Trust Fund with 24 percent more money for highway account programs.
The 2021 bipartisan bill also allotted 32 percent for mass transit. Increases afterward are estimated in the 2- to 3-percent range per year.
Davis said through the first 10 months of fiscal year 2024, highway account outlays are up 20 percent from the 10-month mark preIIJA, in FY 2021.
“And mass transit account outlays are up 49 percent over FY 2021,” said Davis, adding that the 2021 level suffered more from COVID aid displacement.
At IIJA’s half-way point a year ago, the Brookings Institute predicted that IIJA’s total economic impact would “continue to evolve.”
Adie Tomer, senior fellow, said
that as more states and localities put federal dollars to work, an increased demand for skilled labor was expected.
He said that economists expected a high number of separations within infrastructure occupations would continue to challenge recruiting and retention.
“Construction of IIJA-funded projects will last well beyond 2026, when the legislation expires,” said Tomer.
Inflation Reduction Act tax credits will support energy-related projects for another nine years.
“America needs to get serious about growing and diversifying the infrastructure talent pipeline, because time is running out,” he stressed a year ago.
Marcum, a construction accounting firm, found in an industry survey that in 2024 the outlook across the board is a positive one.
“Our survey reveals that despite the challenges facing the construction industry, the overall outlook remains positive,” said Joseph Natarelli.
The top concerns revealed in the survey can help business strategize for the future, said Roger Gingerich, leading Marcum’s Midwest construction practice.
The survey found that ongoing labor recruiting and retention struggles remain a top concern for construction companies. In fact, 29 percent of Marcum survey respondents cited it as the biggest threat to their business.
The Associated Builders & Contractors noted that though construction firms have made gains, BLS statistics show a sharp decrease in job openings
“At the same time, there is not a lot of labor out there but demand for labor has subsided a little,” said Zack Fritz, ABC economist.
As of September, construction unemployment was at 3.7 percent, just above the August mark of 3.2 percent.
“To be a craft worker in construction, you generally need to have experience and credentials in the construction field,” said AGC’s Simonson said.
He called it a chronic problem and despite the economic gains he believes the labor employment picture will continue to hamstring the industry. CEG
‘Machinery Pete’ Interviews Jack Lyon On RFD TV
“Machinery Pete” hosted a television interview Oct. 19, 2024, with auction industry icon, Jack Lyon, president of Alex Lyon & Son.
The television special on Machinery Pete’s show on RFD TV came about through a more than 20-year friendship and business relationship between Jack Lyon and Lynn Odland, CEO and founder of Dakota Shine/Dakota AG Innovations.
Odland felt it was time for Alex Lyon & Son’s story to be told and brought in his friend Machinery Pete to not only interview Lyon, but also to film the story for his Machinery Pete show. The original show aired Oct. 19, 2024, and reran Oct. 22, 2024. If you have not seen it, scan the QR code on this page.
During the interview, Greg Peterson, also known as “Machinery Pete,” discussed a wide range of subjects with Jack Lyon about his company, Alex Lyon & Son, including how the auction firm started with his father; when Jack took the reins of the company; Jack’s philosophy on how he and his staff run the business and live their lives; and how his usage of Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) throughout his many years in business has helped build Alex Lyon & Son into a widely respected auction leader.
The interview was hosted on the Machinery Pete show on RFD-TV, a channel that features programming devoted to rural issues, concerns and interests. This channel is available on most cable TV packages and can be streamed using major streaming services, including Roku and Apple TV. For more information, visit www.thempadvantage.com
During the interview, Greg Peterson, also known as “Machinery Pete,” discussed a wide range of subjects with Jack Lyon (R) about his company.
Machinery Pete is the fastest growing show offering news, market trends and industry changes along with being a marketplace for buyers and sellers of used farm and construction equipment. Machinery Pete also is known for offering farmers and contractors a vast selection of equipment listings in one place with innovative search tools that make it easy and fast to find relevant equipment.
Founded in 1989 by Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete has come a long way from its beginnings in his home office in Rochester, Minn., where he passionately researched, tracked and reported on auction prices both with ag and construction equipment. In 2014, Farm Journal and Machinery Pete partnered to provide a more efficient marketplace for buying and selling used ag equipment plus expanding his platform to reach deeper into the ag and construction world.
Machinery Pete has become well known worldwide because of his ability to offer interesting stories and correct information to the ag and construction world through social media and his many online tools, plus his weekly
TV programs which Jack Lyon has watched for years. In July 2015, MachineryPete.com launched its marketplace with leading edge marketing solutions for dealers, informed and built with the online equipment shopper in mind and creates meaningful connections between buyers and sellers of ag and construction equipment Worldwide. The company headquarters is in Chicago, Ill.
Because of Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) and Alex Lyon & Son having enjoyed a long business relationship and friendship spanning four decades, CEG also felt it was time to help tell the Alex Lyon and Son story.
“Jack [Lyon] and CEG have worked together since he began conducting construction equipment auctions more than 40 years ago,” said Ted McKeon, president and publisher of Construction Equipment Guide. “Jack and Alex Lyon & Son have been loyal, longtime advertisers and CEG has attended and covered hundreds of his auctions, including his sales at the annual Florida auctions, over these many years in print and online. We greatly appreciate our business relationship and personal friendship with him and his team.” CEG
Machinery Pete photo
THE 2 DAY FALL LOUISVILLE AUCTION
TUES.& WED., DECEMBER 10TH & 11TH, 9:00 A.M., E.S.T.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, TRUCKS & TRAILERS
LOCATION: KENTUCKY FAIR & EXPOSITION CENTER, LOUISVILLE, KY
Bunch Brothers Auctioneers are proud to return to Louisville, KY for the Fall Louisville Auction. Auction conducted for Area Contractors, Dealers & Rental Houses.
PRELIMINARY LISTING
B OOM TRUCK, CRANES: 2007 STERLING Tandem Boom Truck, CAT Dsl., 20 Ton, 8 Spd., National 600E Boom w/45’ Swing Out Jib, 90’ Main Boom, 20’ Steel Flat Bed, Odometer reads 14,000; SHUTTLELIFT 5540F Carry Deck Crane 15 Ton (Bent Boom); SHUTTLELIFT 3330FL Carry Deck Crane, Dsl., 8 Ton, OROPS HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS: CATERPILLAR 349E, SN TFG00664; KOMATSU PC290LC-70, SN A25415; CATERPILLAR 303C, SN CAT0303CJBXT01036, OROPS; FF-13 Mini, Gas, Cab, w/Thumb
CRAWLER TRACTOR: CATERPILLAR D6K, SN WMR00532, EROPS; CATERPILLAR D6R-XL, SN 5LN02821, EROPS, Heat & Air, 6 Way Blade, w/Service Records; JOHN DEERE 550J, SN T0550JX120455; EROPS, 6 Way Blade CRAWLER LOADER: JOHN DEERE 455D, OROPS, Rear Screen, 4 in 1 Bucket, 14” TBG Pads
LOADER BACKHOE/GRADE TRACTORS: JOHN DEERE 310 4x4 Loader Backhoe, EROPS; CATERPILLAR 416B Loader Backhoe, SN 85G07734, OROPS; CASE 570MXT Grade Tractor, SN JJG0301175, OROPS, Bucket w/New Cutting Edge, w/Gannon Box Blade w/New Cutting Edge; JOHN DEERE 210LE Grade Tractor, SN T0210LE841440, OROPS, 4x4, w/Box Blade
COMPACT TRACK LOADER, SKID STEER LOADERS: 2019 BOBCAT T807 Compact Track Loader, EROPS; CASE SR250, SN JAFSR250CEM478612, OROPS, Skid Steer Loader, Auxiliary Hydraulics, CASE 440 Series 3, SN N8M492553, Auxiliary Hydraulics Hard Tires;
NEW HOLLAND LS190 Turbo Hi Flow Skid Steer Loader, SN 1MU14561, OROPS, Auxiliary Hydraulics; CAT 226D Skid Steer Loader, SN CAT022CBEMWD00345; CAT 216B3 Skid Steer Loader, SN 216BVJXM03109, OROPS, Hard Tires; 2019 BOBCAT S70 Skid Steer Loader
MOTOR GRADER: FIAT ALLIS 65C, OROPS, Front Scarifier
END DUMPS: (2) EUCLID/HITACHI EH750, SN’s 411TDD78266 & 411TDD78361, Detroit Series 60 Dsl., Allison Trans., No Emissions, 45 Ton TELEHANDLER: BOBCAT V417, SN AC1C11116; 2015 JLG 943A, Dsl., 9000 lb.; 2014 JLG G1055A, Dsl., 10,000 lb.
PF4410 Asphalt Paver, SN 10334-55; INGERSOLL-RAND SD70D Roller, SN 171695; RAMMAX 1510-CI Trench Roller, SN 603312, Padfoot; WACKER RT820 Trench Roller, SN 5525027, Padfoot; TURFMASTER Strawblower, 22 HP, w/Trailer; NORTON Walk Behind Concrete Saw, 16”
STUMP GRINDERS: (2) TORO STX26; (2) TORO STX38
WHEEL TRACTORS: KUBOTA L2501D HST, SN KBUL6DHRAM8GC2152, Dsl., OROPS, 4x4, 3 Pt. Hitch, 540 PTO, Draw Bar, Hr. Meter reads 40; CASE IH 895, SN JJE002097, Dsl., 540 PTO, Hydraulics, 3 Pt. Hitch; JOHN DEERE 4100 HST, SN LV4100H112098, Dsl., OORPS, 3 Pt. Hitch, 540 PTO, Auxiliary Hydraulics w/Bobcat 4’ Tiller, Hr. Meter reads 972
FIELD EQUIPMENT: NEW HOLLAND 850 Round Hay Baler
TRUCK TRACTORS: 2008 FREIGHTLINER Columbia, Tandem, Detroit 60 Series Dsl., Automatic, w/Sleeper; 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4800, Tandem; 2001 INTERNATIONAL Eagle, Tandem, Dsl., 10 Spd., Wet Kit; 1999 INTERNATIONAL 9400, Tandem, Cummins Dsl., 10 Spd.; 1996 MACK CH613, Tandem, Dsl., 10 Spd.; 1980 MACK R686, Tandem, Dsl.;
DUMP TRUCKS: 2007 VOLVO Quad Axle, Dsl., Alum. Wheels, Alum. Bed, Elec. Roll Over Tarp; 2007 KENWORTH Tri-Axle, Air Lift 3rd, Roll Over Tarp; 2007 MACK Granite CV713, Tri-Axle, Dsl., Alum. Dump Bed; 2004 MACK CV713, Tri-Axle, Dsl., Alum. Dump Bed; 2001 STERLING L750; 2011 FORD F450 w/Dump Bed, Rear Duals; OTHER TRUCKS, etc.: 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4300 SBA Roll Back, Dsl.; 2016 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Box Truck, Dsl., Automatic, 24’ Box; 2015 INTERNATIONAL 4300 Box Truck, Dsl., 8LL, 24’ Box; 1998 INTERNATIONAL 4700 Bucket Truck, Dsl.; 2008 FORD F250 Utility Truck, Gas, Regular Cab; 2015 POLARIS Ranger, Dsl. TRAILERS: 2000 WITZCO Challenger RG50 TriAxle Beam Trailer, 50 Ton, New Motor; 1992 DORSEY DGTL Tandem Float Trailer, w/Various Sizes Steel Pipe; (10+) Tandem Van Trailers,Barn Doors 1998, 1999, 2000 etc.; 2004 MONROE TowmasterTandem, Dual Wheel Utility Trailer, Air Brakes, 19’ w/4’ Dove & Ramps; 1997 BELSHE Tandem, Dual Wheel Utility Trailer, Elec. Brakes, 18’ w/5’ Dove & Ramps, Pintle Hitch; Tandem Utility Trailer, 17’, 5’ Dove & Ramps, Pintle Hitch; (2) 5’x8’ 1 Ton Trailers; 2024 40’ UNUSED High Cube, 4 Multi-Door Container, Lock Box Side, Forklift Pockets; 2024 UNUSED 8’ Container; 2024 UNUSED 9’ Container;
ATTACHMENTS:
100’s of New Skid Steer Attachments; ALLIED Hy-Ram 725B Hydraulic Hammer, fits 580L Loader Backhoe; KENT AIR Hydraulic Hammer, SN 991205; 77” Bucket; LANDPRIDE RBT1572 6 Way Blade; JOHN DEERE Rear Blade; BAD BOY Land Leveler, 3 Pt. Hitch; WOLVERINE 48” Dingo Angle Broom; Hay Spear; CATERPILLAR Front Bucket, fits Skid Steer; WEST VALLEY G-12 Snow Pusher; JCT 72” 4 in 1 Clam Bucket, fits Skid Steer; JCT 6 Way Blade, fits Skid Steer; JOHN DEERE 18” Bucket; UNUSED STOUT 69-3B Grapple; UNUSED STOUT 82-3B Grapple; UNUSED STOUT HD72-8 Brush Grapple; 77” Bucket; Solid Tires, fit Bobcat S650; (2) PALADIN GSS60 Bush Hog Attachments, fit Skid Steer; (2) BOBCAT 60” Sweeper Attachments, fit Skid Steer; (2) FRD FX45 Hammers, fit Skid Steer; PALADIN LAF3438 Tiller fits Skid Steer; (2) PALADIN 625 Trenchers, fit Skid Steer; MISC: NEW HUSQVARNA Blowers; NEW HUSQVARNA Chainsaws; (3) UNUSED 2024 GOLD MOUNTAIN Steel Carport; (2) 2024 UNUSED 7’ Work Bench w/20 Drawers w/Lock & Anti-Slip Inners; (2) 2024 UNUSED 7’ Work Bench w/18 Drawers, w/Lock & Anti-Slip Inners; 2024 UNUSED 7’ Work Bench w/35 Drawers, 1 Cabinet, Lock & Anti-Slip Inners, Stainless Table Top; 2024 UNUSED 10’ Work Bench w/40 Drawers, Lock & Anti-Slip Inners; (2) 2024 UNUSED Car Lifts; (6) 2024 UNUSED GREATBEAR 20’ Bi-Parting Iron Gate w/Deer; (3) 2024 UNUDED GREATBEAR 14’ Bi-Parting Iron Gate w/Deer; (6) 2024 UNUSED GREATBEAR 1 Cyl., Self Dumping Hoppers w/Forklift Pockets; (6) 2024 UNUSED Iron Gates; Airless Paint Sprayers; TXMM6-E2 Mortar Mixer, 6 Cu. Ft.; TK MM12-GH13 Mortar Mixer, 12 Cu. Ft.; (3) HEATMASTER 610K Kerosene Heater, 600,000 BTU; (3) MiTM 400K Kerosene Heaters, 400,000 BTU; VAN AIR DP500 Air Dryer.
100's more items coming! For More Information or To Consign Your Equipment Contact: Steven Bunch (270) 748-8080, or Joe Bunch (270) 356-3060
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