In northern Delaware, I-95 and State Road 896 carry heavy traffic. The cloverleaves at this intersection are a bottleneck, slowing traffic and causing some safety concerns.
Traffic planners at the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) decided to replace cloverleaves with flyovers and redesigned bridges. DelDOT believes the changes will allow for smoother traffic flow for the nearby cities of Newark, home to the University of Delaware, and Glasgow.
The interstate is an important highway that carries traffic north to Wilmington, the state’s largest city, and on to Philadelphia, New York and Boston. The average daily traffic on I-95 is approximately 130,000 with 50,000 vehicles using SR 896 daily.
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Built more than 100 years ago, and connecting western and eastern Europe, the Oder Bridge on the German-Polish border in Kustrin has since been seen as a symbol of Europe coming together.
12 WASHINGTON METRO PLANS $12.4B MODERNIZATION EFFORT
Plans for a series of major capital projects over the next three years were announced Feb. 9 by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), more commonly known as the Metro.
16 AMTRAK AWARDS CONTRACT FOR NEW FREDERICK DOUGLASS TUNNEL
Amtrak achieved a major milestone for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program with the selection of a Kiewit/J.F. Shea Joint Venture to build the new passenger rail tunnel that will serve electrified Amtrak and MARC commuter trains.
20 REHABILITATION WORK TO BEGIN IN 2025 ON DELAWARE RIVER BRIDGE
The 92-year-old Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Toll-Supported Bridge over the Delaware River, connecting rural areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is scheduled to be rehabilitated in 2025.
20 ECA ANNOUNCES ROD KERN AS ITS NEW VICE PRESIDENT
Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) announced the promotion of Rod Kern to vice president. This promotion marks a significant milestone in ECA’s commitment to leadership excellence and continued growth.
24 SKANSKA VETS EARN HIGHEST CONSTRUCTION ACHIEVEMENT HONORS
For the first time, two Skanska construction veterans have concurrently received the highest honors in civil construction for their dedication and expertise in construction.
26 TAYLOR GROUP ACQUIRES CONTROLLING SHARES OF CVS FERRARI
The Taylor Group of Louisville, Miss., announced the acquisition of 85 percent of the shares of CVS Ferrari (CVS) from NEIP III and BP. The Taylor Group is a large group of subsidiary companies.
44 FIVE STAR EQUIPMENT ADDS THUNDER CREEK PRODUCT LINE
Five Star Equipment — a partner for construction equipment sales and support serving the construction, commercial worksite and forestry industries in northern Pennsylvania and New York State — has added the Thunder Creek lineup.
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DEVELON CELEBRATES ITS FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF NEW BRAND NAME
Company officials hosted a special media event on Jan. 17, 2023, in Las Vegas. It was during this event that DEVELON leaders unveiled the new brand for the first time, marking the beginning of a new era for equipment manufacturer.
48 ASCE ANNOUNCES 2024 OUTSTANDING PROJECTS, LEADERS AWARD WINNERS
The ASCE announced its 2024 recipients of the Society’s Outstanding Projects and Leadership awards, which recognize lifetime achievement in each of five categories: construction, design, education, government and management.
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ALEX LYON & SON CONDUCTS 31ST ANNUAL SALE IN BUSHNELL, FLA.
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94 JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS HOLDS ANNUAL FLORIDA AUCTIONS
Jeff Martin Auctioneers held its annual Florida Auctions from Feb. 12-15, 2024, in Kissimmee, Fla. The four-day sale featured equipment items, including paving equipment, earthmoving equipment, commercial trucks, attachments and more. 96 YODER & FREY — ‘THE ORIGINAL FLA. AUCTION’ — HOLDS 50TH
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Crews Replace Span With World-First Network Arch Bridge
Built more than 100 years ago, and connecting western and eastern Europe, the Oder Bridge on the German-Polish border in Kustrin has since been seen as a symbol of Europe coming together.
Over time, as bridges get used by heavy transport, they need replacing, and for such a historic railway bridge a special replacement was designed which was to be carried out with minimal disruption to the rail network.
The new Oder Bridge is an innovation — a network arch bridge with carbon hangers: its sleek, light and soft design, a fitting symbol of innovation, openness and connection.
The 2,300 ton, 590 ft. long bridge will help to increase line capacity and shorten travel times by allowing a maximum permissible speed of 75 mph.
Mammoet has plenty of experience in large-scale bridge launches, and the specialist heavy-lift equipment to move them as complete structures. This allows parallel work in the preparation phase and saves time.
This is why it was approached to install the bridge safely and with minimum disruption.
Depth-Defying Challenge
The bridge was assembled on the German side of the Oder and then moved, by Mammoet, as a whole structure across the river to its final installation position.
Koen Brouwers, project manager at Mammoet, said, “Most bridges are floated into place using a combination of Mammoet self-propelled modular transporters [SPMTs], launching plates and a pontoon. However, the use of a pontoon here was not possible due to the shallow, and changing, water levels of the river. Using a large crane, capable of positioning loads with a long reach, was also not feasible due to the weight and length of the bridge.”
Mammoet’s engineers therefore came up with a solution that avoided the use of both crane and pontoon. This solution allowed work to happen regardless of the water level and made the operation more flexible, safer and efficient.
After first jacking the bridge to 6.5 ft. and positioning the SPMTs underneath, it was transported to the edge of the river where it was positioned over the first of five temporary supports.
The bridge was then launched using a combination of specially designed launching
The network arch bridge reaches the Polish riverside.
Innovative network arch bridge with carbon hangers.
Strand jacks pull the complete structure horizontally from temporary support to the next.
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The bridge connects western and eastern Europe.
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Washington Metro Plans $12.4B Modernization Effort
Plans for a series of major capital projects over the next three years were announced Feb. 9 by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), more commonly known as the Metro.
In total, the agency will spend $12.4 billion to carry out a six-year modernization of its entire system, Including upgrades to Metro’s railcar and railcar facilities, track and structures, station and passenger facilities, bus, bus facilities, Paratransit, business and operations support.
Construction crews will improve the Metrorail’s safety and reliability and maintain a state of good repair beginning with the first phase of work lasting from this summer to mid2026.
Planned closures are scheduled during that time, with additional construction set to take place over the winter holidays.
Starting in early June, the Metro’s Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Silver Spring and Takoma stations on the system’s Red Line will be closed through early September with the possibility of reducing the work zone to allow Takoma Station to reopen prior to the end of construction.
The improvements include upgrading the signaling system, installing communication and train control cables, and repairing the lines’ interlocking capabilities, which allow trains to cross from one track to the other outside Takoma Station.
Detailed service plans, including free express and local shuttle buses, are being developed and will be announced at least one month prior to the start of the closure, Metro added in a press release.
The work also is being planned in coordination with the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Purple Line Project to build a new mezzanine on the platform at Metro’s Silver Spring Station to provide easier access between Metro and the future MTA Purple Line.
The Maryland Purple Line light rail is not part of the Metrorail system, Metro noted, but building the new connection between the two will require the use of both tracks for an extended period and cannot be completed safely and timely with single tracking alone.
Additional work includes leak mitigation, automatic train control system replacements, traction power cables installation, drain pumping station replacement, tunnel standpipe replacement, and elevator and escalator maintenance.
Improvements in planning and scheduling track work through summer, winter and extended weekend outages instead of extensive single tracking also have helped reduce the amount of service disruptions. In the past seven years, according to Metro, the impact to budgeted service declined by half to just 4 percent with more weekends free of track work on almost all lines.
Metro Releases Partial Schedule of Three-Year Build
Following the Red Line closure this summer, major construction also is planned along five other stretches of the rail line.
December 2024 – January 2025
Blue Line/Orange Line/Silver Line construction from the Foggy Bottom-GWU station to L’Enfant Plaza should last approximately two weeks and affect the Farragut West, McPherson Square, lower level of Metro Center (the upperlevel Red Line to remain open), Federal Triangle, and Smithsonian stations.
The work will include:
• Pouring 6,400 linear ft. of new grout pads and making fastener replacements to provide smooth, safe rides.
In total, the agency will spend $12.4 billion to carry out a six-year modernization of its entire system, Including upgrades to Metro’s railcar and railcar facilities, track and structures, station and passenger facilities, bus, bus facilities, Paratransit, business and operations support.
• Installing 15,000 linear ft. of fiber optic cables for communication and train control.
• Construction that will require isolated closures, but not the full segment between all stations.
• Developing plans and analysis to close smaller segments and/or single tracking.
• Alternatives to planned work are four months of weekend single tracking, or up to 400 late-night single tracking.
Summer 2025
The Blue Line upgrades are scheduled to take place from the Franconia-Springfield to King Street stations and last about three weeks, although the exact dates and order of outages have not yet been determined.
That phase of the Metro’s modernization effort will see:
• The closure of the Van Dorn Street and FranconiaSpringfield stations.
• An upgrade to the train control system.
• A replacement of the worst performing and most obsolete signal system.
• System improvements designed to bridge to a potential next generation signaling system.
• An alternative to planned work: 10 weekend outages and 10 weeks of early weekday closures.
Also set to get under way in summer 2025 is the Metro’s Green Line construction from Congress Heights to Branch Avenue, a project likely to last approximately six weeks, although the date and order of outages will be announced later.
WMATA did note that all work will be completed before Labor Day with no construction scheduled for July 4, 2025.
The Green Line improvements will mean:
• Closing the Metro stations at Southern Avenue, Naylor Road, Suitland and Branch Avenue throughout the length of the work.
• The installation of 52,000 linear ft. of radio and ancillary
fiber optic cable for communication and the train control system.
• A required modernization effort to improve communications and address Federal Transit Administration (FTA) findings.
• Repairs to elevated tracks and bridges along the line.
• An alternative to planned work encompassing seven months of consecutive weekend outages.
Winter 2025 – Winter 2026
The Green Line/Yellow Line work stretching from L’Enfant Plaza to Fort Totten, with times and duration to be revealed later, will see crews:
• Replace grout pad and fasteners.
• Install fiber optic cable for communication and train control systems.
• Replace running rail and repair restraining rail.
• Put in new signals along the tracks to support train control system upgrades.
When done, the stations along the two lines will be served by 82 percent more trains than Metro’s average. Additionally, developing construction plans to optimize service between the L’Enfant Plaza and Fort Totten stations may include smaller closures, single tracking, or a combination of both.
Summer 2026
The Metro’s Red Line construction plans in Maryland for 2026, connecting the Friendship Heights to GrosvenorStrathmore stations, is still in the planning stages, but so far this much is known:
• The Medical Center and Bethesda stations will be shuttered while work commences.
• An effort to connect the Maryland Department of Transportation’s MTA Purple Line with the Bethesda Metrorail Station will get going so that the rail could possibly begin operating in mid-2027.
Washington Metro Area Transit Authority photo
Amtrak Awards Contract for New Frederick Douglass Tunnel
Amtrak has achieved a major milestone for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program with the selection of a Kiewit/J.F. Shea Joint Venture to build the brand new passenger rail tunnel that will serve electrified Amtrak and MARC commuter trains.
“We are one step closer to unlocking the biggest passenger rail bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and New Jersey,” said Amtrak Executive Vice President, Capital Delivery Laura Mason.
“This would not be possible without historic funding through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, as well as continued support from the Biden-Harris Administration, FRA and our funding partners at Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration [MDOT MTA].”
This generational investment is the centerpiece of Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, which will modernize and transform an approximately 10-mi. section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The new tunnel is named in honor of civil rights leader and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, a Maryland native whose 206th birthday is later this month.
“The new Frederick Douglass Tunnel will generate fresh opportunities for Marylanders and help secure our transportation future,” said Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. “This project marks an important step forward in our work to build strong pathways to work, wages and wealth for all — while investing in critical infrastructure throughout the state.
“I’m grateful for the partnership of the Biden-Harris Administration and all of the stakeholders who have come together to make this vision a reality.”
Located just south of Baltimore Penn Station, the new tunnel will serve electrified passenger trains with two parallel, singletrack tunnel tubes, each approximately 2 mi. long. It also will support much faster travel speeds than the existing tunnel, where trains are currently limited to maximum speeds of 30 mph due to the tight curves.
The overall program is scheduled for completion in 2035 and will be delivered through three major construction contracts, which include:
• Replacing five roadway and rail bridges; building new rail infrastructure (interlockings, tracks, catenary/power, etc.); and constructing a new ADA-accessible West Baltimore MARC Station
• Building the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (both tubes)
• “Fitting out” the new tunnel with tracks, rail systems and ventilation facilities
Collectively, these investments will
“We are one step closer to unlocking the biggest passenger rail bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and New Jersey.”
Laura Mason Amtrak
Program, including the “Southern Approach” (Package B) contract that includes a new ADA-accessible West Baltimore MARC Station, replacing multiple bridges, and constructing tracks and other railroad infrastructure, among other work.
• Sept. 26 & 28, 2023: Amtrak hosted two community open house events to discuss the overall program and provide an opportunity to meet the program team. These open houses are part of Amtrak’s community engagement efforts, including regular updates at community group meetings, pop-ups and other engagement activities in the community.
improve travel times for more than 12 million annual Amtrak and MARC passengers who rely on the NEC. When the Frederick Douglass Tunnel opens, it will be the first new passenger rail tunnel built on the NEC since 1986, and the first in Maryland since 1934.
The Frederick Douglass Tunnel will replace Amtrak’s existing B&P Tunnel, which opened 150 years ago during the Ulysses S. Grant Administration. Over the years, Amtrak has made significant investments to keep the B&P Tunnel safe and operational. However, several age-related issues, including excessive water infiltration and a sinking floor, have required continuous upkeep.
Amtrak is committed to doing the right thing, including engaging with the community throughout the planning, design and construction processes. Since initial planning to replace the B&P Tunnel began over a decade ago, Amtrak and its partners have conducted hundreds of outreach engagements with local residents and community organizations to guide program development, share updates and discuss future activities.
the spring.”
The past year has featured several major milestones for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program:
• Jan. 30, 2023: President Biden and partners joined Amtrak in Baltimore to kick off the program, execute the Project Kickoff Agreement and celebrate the Project Labor Agreement with the Baltimore-DC Building and Construction Trades Council.
• March 2, 2023: Amtrak hosted an “Industry Day” to engage potential contractors and bring attention to this critical infrastructure program.
• Nov. 6, 2023: President Biden announced $16.4B in federal grants for NEC projects, including up to $4.7B for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program. With this announcement, the program is now fully funded. The rest of the program budget will be funded by contributions from Amtrak and the State of Maryland for a total program budget of approximately $6 billion.
• Nov. 13, 2023: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Amtrak announced commitments from Amtrak, Baltimore City and the state of Maryland to support the Baltimore Workforce Hub and ensure a skilled workforce is ready to support major infrastructure investments in Baltimore, like the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
The Frederick Douglass Tunnel will replace Amtrak’s existing B&P Tunnel, which opened 150 years ago during the Ulysses S. Grant Administration.
Throughout tunnel construction, Amtrak will continue to keep the community informed and updated, perform real-time monitoring and undertake other industry-leading activities to protect adjacent properties.
“Consistent and transparent community engagement is a top priority for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Team,” said Amtrak Assistant Vice President Luigi Rosa, who is leading the program. “The Kiewit-Shea Joint Venture brings extensive experience with tunneling projects around North America, and we look forward to introducing them to the community at an upcoming ‘Meet the Contractors’ event in
• March 10, 2023: Amtrak began early work activities along an approximately 5-mi. section in the Halethorpe and West Baltimore areas.
• June 2023: Amtrak completed the first set of early work activities that began in March, replacing aging wooden ties with 13,500 new concrete ties, installing 28,000 ft. of new rail and completing track drainage improvements.
• September 2023: Amtrak awarded two important contracts that will advance the
• Jan. 9, 2024: Amtrak hosted a community meeting to discuss the temporary, one-year relocation of Lafayette & Payson Park slated for 2026 while bridge construction takes place. Amtrak also solicited feedback on the plan and park amenities; feedback can be submitted here through Feb. 13.
The third and final construction contract to “fit out” the Frederick Douglass Tunnel with tracks, rail systems and more will be announced at a future date, with an anticipated award in 2025/2026. Amtrak will also soon select a Delivery Partner to coordinate and support the successful execution of the program.
Construction of the new tunnel is being delivered through the innovative Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) delivery method, which improves project delivery time and allows design, pre-construction and other work to proceed simultaneously.
For more information, visit www.Amtrak.com.
Rehabilitation Work to Begin in 2025 On 1920s-Era Bridge Over Delaware River
The 92-year-old UhlerstownFrenchtown Toll-Supported Bridge over the Delaware River, connecting rural areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is scheduled to be rehabilitated in 2025.
That was the word recently from the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC), followed by the body’s approval of a contract with WSP USA Inc., an engineering consulting firm in Exton, Pa., to design the work.
According to MyCentralJersey.com, a network of regional news publications, the planned rehabilitation is intended to put the bridge in a good state of condition and extend its service life so it will not need a major upgrade for another 15 years.
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission photo
The Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Toll Supported Bridge connects Bridge Street in Frenchtown, N.J., with PA Route 32/River Road in the Uherlstown section of Tinicum Township in Pennsylvania.
The two-state DRJTBC envisions the major tasks of the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge’s rehabilitation project will include:
• Fixing various pieces of the bridge’s steel superstructure.
• Cleaning and repainting the span’s steel superstructure and underlying bearings.
• Repairing the bridge’s abutments, piers, and retaining walls.
• Installing a programmable LED lighting system to highlight the bridge’s architectural profile at night along the river. This would be the third DRJTBC bridge to be outfitted with such a lighting system.
The six-span bridge has a 15-ton weight limit, a 12-ft.-6in. height restriction and a 15-mph speed limit. It also is narrow, with a clear roadway width of 16-ft.-6-in. curb to curb. A concrete-filled steel grating sidewalk is supported by the upriver truss on steel cantilever brackets.
Last year, the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge carried an average of 4,200 vehicles per day to and from the Borough of Frenchtown in Hunterdon County, N.J., and the Uhlerstown section of Tinicum Township in Bucks County, Pa., via N.J. Highway 12 and Pa. Highway 32.
The design process is expected to be completed this fall, according to the current project schedule.
MyCentralJersey.com noted that the contract for the rehab could be awarded by the start of 2025, followed by the beginning of the work itself in the late winter, and a likely completion toward the end of 2025.
The Warren truss bridge’s current riveted-steel superstructure first opened to traffic on Oct. 10, 1931, but the stone piers supporting it were built much earlier in 1843. Its last upgrade occurred in 2001.
Engineering Firm to Embark On Several Critical Tasks
An initial task for WSP USA will be to perform a detailed bridge inspection to confirm and identify conditions to be addressed as part of the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge rehabilitation project, DRJTBC noted in a Jan. 29 news release. These inspections could require periodic alternating single-lane travel restrictions at the bridge.
Additionally, WSP USA is directed to examine the bridge
walkway’s condition to see if it warrants replacement or repairs.
After the bridge inspection process, engineers with the firm will map a course of action to address identified issues with the bridge and plan the other major tasks the DRJTBC has budgeted to be conducted within the overall effort.
WSP USA also will develop drawings, list structural details, compile construction specifications and map trafficcontrol plans that might be needed.
The DRJTBC is likely to hold public forums on each side of the Delaware River during the latter part of the design work.
The meetings will inform residents, motorists and businesses about the project’s purpose, and the bridge’s conditions that need rehabilitation or repair. Plans call for the open houses to present renderings of the proposed bridge lighting, any travel restrictions that might be needed to carry out the improvement project and its anticipated work schedule.
A specific online page will soon be created by the DRJTBC on the agency’s website — www.drjtbc.org — to inform the public about the bridge project. The page will be updated periodically as more information becomes available during the span’s design and construction.
One Tough Old Bridge
The original bridge at the current Delaware River crossing point operated for 60 years before the “pumpkin flood” of Oct. 10, 1903, carried away the two wooden spans nearest the New Jersey approach. They were replaced with steel through truss spans in 1905, but the bridge’s original masonry substructure — five piers and two abutments — still remains in service today.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey jointly purchased the toll bridge in June 1929 and immediately made it toll-free. Later, its wooden road deck was replaced with a steel open-grate deck in 1949.
Thirty-eight years after that, the two states transferred ownership to the DRJTBC, which operates and maintains the structure with a portion of the proceeds from its eight toll bridges.
ECA Announces Rod Kern as Its New Vice President
Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) announced the promotion of Rod Kern to vice president. This promotion marks a significant milestone in ECA’s commitment to leadership excellence and continued growth.
Rod Kern represents the fourth generation of the Kern family at ECA.
Kern’s background in geotechnical engineering, underscored by his education from Penn State (B.S. — Civil Engineering) and Cornell University (M.Eng. — Geotechnical Engineering, MBA) along with internships at Menard USA, Civil & Environmental Consultants and Malcolm Drilling were instrumental in a successful start to his career.
After completing his graduate studies, Kern’s professional journey began in 2016 as a staff engineer at Moretrench, before being promoted to assistant project manager with Keller North America. A licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, he began his journey with ECA as Applications Engineering Manager in the ECA BAUER Service Team.
Since joining ECA in 2020, his expertise in geotechnical engineering and deep foundation construction has been pivotal in advancing ECA’s capabilities in providing practical and economical solutions to complex challenges.
“Rod has excelled in everything that’s been asked of him since returning to Pittsburgh in 2020,” said Roy Kern, president and CEO of ECA. “His knowledge of our equipment, applications and the ability to relate to our customers is excellent. We look forward to his continued growth and success at ECA.”
Skanska Vets Earn Highest Construction Achievement Honors
For the first time, two Skanska construction veterans have concurrently received the highest honors in civil construction for their dedication and expertise in construction.
Gary Almeraris, vice president of operations for Skanska’s East Coast civil operations, was awarded The Moles 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award, and Jake van Baarsel, engineering manager of Skanska’s West Coast civil operations, was awarded the 2024 Golden Beaver Award.
“It is an honor to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of Gary and Jake, and it brings us immense pride to see them recognized with the industry’s highest of accolades,” said Don Fusco, president and CEO, Skanska USA Civil.
“We extend heartfelt congratulations on these well-deserved recognitions — a testament to their exceptional contributions and commitment to advancing our industry.”
At The Moles’ Annual Award Dinner on Feb. 8, 2024, Almeraris was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award and deemed a quintessential Mole for his nearly 50year dedication to heavy construction and tunneling.
Over his impressive 46-year career, Almeraris has played a pivotal role in many significant projects, showcasing his expertise in major tunneling and open-cut endeavors in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Notable achievements include managing SEM caverns, utility-infested open cuts, frozen ground stabilization projects and tunnels in diverse terrains using conventional methods and TBMs.
Almeraris’ international experience ranges from a special assignment in the remote Indian Himalayas on the Naptha Jhakri 1600-megawatt Dam/Tunnel project in 1994 to being a key team member on multiple projects throughout the UK, Norway, and Sweden with Skanska’s international Underground group.
Beyond his technical prowess, Almeraris is passionate about mentoring young engineers entering the heavy civil industry. He actively supports initiatives such as the Moles outreach, bringing college students into the world of heavy civil construction. In 2021, he served as the president of the Moles and has been a member since 1989. He received the Underground Construction Association’s Outstanding
Individual Award in 2020 and was recognized as one of ENR’s Award of Excellence top 25 in 2012.
His life motto, “Be part of the Team, enjoy your work, and be proud of your accomplishments,” reflects his enduring dedication to the industry and the people he serves.
As the first Skanska employee to receive the honor in the firm’s 60-plus-year membership, van Baarsel was awarded the 2024 Golden Beaver Award for his Engineering Service & Supply Excellence at The Beavers’ 68th Annual Awards Dinner on Jan. 18, 2024. He was honored for his skilled work on challenging, heavy engineering projects and the responsibility and integrity he’s shown throughout his career.
van Baarsel has exemplified the importance of building innovative civil infrastructure while understanding the importance of educating the next generation of engineers. Throughout his career, van Baarsel has provided construction engineering for more than 400 bridges on 25 freeways, 11 underground stations and other structures for five Los Angeles County Metro lines.
At the helm of Skanska’s in-house engineering team, he has successfully addressed engineering requirements on several large heavy civil projects with challenging geotechnical conditions and is an expert in temporary work platforms, deep excavation shoring and foundation design solutions.
For more information, visit www.skanska.com.
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Gary Almeraris (L) and Jake van Baarsel received the highest honors in civil construction for their dedication and expertise.
Taylor Group Acquires Controlling Shares of CVS Ferrari
The Taylor Group of Louisville, Miss., announced the acquisition of 85 percent of the shares of CVS Ferrari (CVS) from NEIP III and BP.
The Taylor Group is a large group of subsidiary companies ranging in goods and services from material handling equipment and container handlers to generators to construction equipment to parts and service centers and fleet management. The mission of the Taylor Group (Taylor) has been to provide customers with the highest quality products worldwide and back them up with the most responsive after-market service organization available.
Founded in 1927, Taylor is one of the largest, privately owned American manufacturers of heavy industrial lift equipment, intermodal and construction industry equipment.
For 97 years, Taylor has been committed to customer satisfaction and personal relationships with its customers through the Taylor sales group, the dealer sales network, and Taylor Sudden Service’s after-market support.
NEIP III is an investment company managed by ITAGO, having interests in several medium-sized specialized Italian industrial businesses with significant growing potential. As result of the transaction, NEIP III is completely exiting its participation in CVS.
BP, formerly Battioni & Pagani, a historic name of the Italian material handling and side loaders industry since 1959, is privately owned by the Pagani family and will be retaining a 10 percent share in CVS while SDB, a company owned by the Director of Sales and Marketing at CVS Davide Bertozzi, will be retaining a 5 percent share in CVS.
CVS, founded in 1973, is an established manufacturer of high-quality mobile container handling and heavy cargo handling equipment in reach stackers and high-capacity forklifts. CVS is a front-runner in offering digital integration and innovative electric and hybrid solutions with patented energy recovery and regeneration systems with the lowest environmental footprint.
CVS has been on an impressive growth path with a triple revenue increase since 2020, boosted by new product introduction and broader market reach. With operations in Italy in two plants in Roveleto di Cadeo (Piacenza) e Sorbolo (Parma), CVS currently employs 120 people with a yearly volume capacity of approximately 200 units.
The new CVS board will include Robert Taylor, president and COO of Taylor, who will serve as president of CVS, Davis Taylor, director of sudden service and Hal Nowell, director of sales at Taylor respectively. Davide Bertozzi will join the CVS board while the current board member Federico Zanotti will serve as managing director.
“I am delighted to welcome CVS to the Taylor Group of Companies family,” said Robert Taylor. “With this international investment, the Taylor Group is committed
to becoming a truly global player by opening new markets and combining the strengths of both organizations, which complement each other well. We see tremendous opportunities for growth in market access, new products, lower cost, and enhancing service and support”.
According to Zanotti, “CVS has found a new home with an industrial investor that can provide long-term stability and adequate resources to enhance the company’s development further. In combination with the Taylor Group, CVS will boost its capabilities in after-market support, broaden its product offering, and further increase production volumes at the Cadeo and Sorbolo plants. The current management will stay onboard to signal continuity and commitment to the company’s future.”
Nicola Bordignon of ITAGO said, “It has been a prodigious ride since our investment in CVS dating back to 2016. In CVS we had a strong investment thesis based on the focus of the company on highquality demanding product segments and on the development of at time futuristic and now increasingly demanded revolutionary electric powered and energy recovering machines. The market clearly proved us right and now we hand over to the Taylor Group a solid and ramping growing reality”.
The transaction’s closing, which has been advised on the seller’s side by BNP Paribas and on the buyer’s side by Angle Advisors, took place on Feb. 1, 2024.
For more information, visit www.ttgcompanies.com and www.cvsferrari.it.
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The Taylor Group has acquired 85 percent of the shares of CVS Ferrari (CVS) from NEIP III and BP.
(L-R) are Federico Zanotti, CEO, CVS Ferrari; Lex Taylor, CEO, The Taylor Group Inc.; Robert Taylor, president and COO, The Taylor Group Inc.; and Davide Bertozzi, director of sales and marketing CVS Ferrari.
Senior staff members of both CVS Ferrari and The Taylor Group Inc., as well as the third and fourth generations of the Taylor Family.
Skanska Lands Contract for LaGuardia Airport Project
Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, announced it has been awarded a contract by LGAFUEL LLC to carry out the $113 million construction of LaGuardia Airport’s fuel transmission systems in Queens, New York.
The project will greatly improve the airport’s fuel network, creating a streamlined process to transfer fuel to and from the airport’s stationed aircraft.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to continue our work at LaGuardia Airport and improve its jet fuel transmission systems,” said Keith Chouinard, senior vice president and general manager of Skanska USA Civil’s Northeast region. “As LaGuardia continues to undergo revolutionary advancements, we’re grateful to contin-
ue playing an integral role in creating a more seamless experience for passengers and boosting efficiency at the operational level.”
The scope of the project involves the construction of 11,000 ft. of two parallel jet fuel transmission lines, electrical and communication duct banks, belowground isolation valve vaults and cathodic protection systems. Additional work includes the modification of LaGuardia’s existing civil, utilities, electrical, communication duct banks and infrastructure to support the operations and maintenance of the hydrant fueling system.
The project commenced in January 2024 and is expected to reach completion in May 2026.
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DelDOT, Wagman to Replace Cloverleaves With Flyovers
DelDOT has selected Wagman Heavy Civil of York, Pa., as the lead contractor on the project. The work is slated to cost approximately $220 million and be completed in 2025. The project is about 25 percent finished.
“The construction will focus on two flyovers over I-95 and two over SR 896,” said Evan Brodsky of DelDOT. “The construction team will be completely rebuilding some of the bridges as well. The ramps will be reconfigured which will also aid in making smoother traffic.”
This construction fits with DelDOT’s emphasis on improving safety and traffic flow of roadways throughout the state.
Brodsky noted that the team is not only concerned with vehicular traffic but also is considering pedestrians.
“The team will be connecting the pedestrian routes in Newark and Glasgow. A pedestrian pathway — separated from the vehicular traffic — will be attached to one of the new flyover bridges spanning I-95.”
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Brandon Zerilla of Wagman is leading the construction team on the project. The work will encompass six brand-new bridges, rehabilitating 12 structures and 10 new mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls. All the panels on the MSE walls will receive an architectural treatment and some of the walls that will be stained face the historic Cooch’s Bridge Battlefield.
“The work will create high speed movement and better merge points,” said Zerilla. “It will enable safer movement of the traffic with a reduction of long queues that occur during weekday peak hours.
Workers also will widen I-95 north of the interchange to accommodate the new flyover ramps and create better merge points on
and off I-95.
“Five of the new bridges will be built using structural steel beams and one of the bridges with get prestressed concrete beams,” said Zerilla. “In January, Wagman began the erection on the flyover ramp from I-95 Southbound to SR 896 Southbound. This particular structure is an 89 -ft. long, four-span bridge consisting of 8.5-ft. tall, curved girders with the largest span being 270 ft. long. Wagman is using a combination of 500-ton cranes and 110-ton cranes to erect the steel with the largest girder weighing 57 tons.
Wagman is working with DelDOT to create a safe work environment for both the workers and the traveling public. Wagman is following a DelDOT work-zone plan that uses concrete barriers throughout the project
to provide protection. Also, DelDOT has created a website that keeps motorists aware of changing traffic patterns, traffic alerts and current construction activities.
One major challenge is that the project has been working where the old Christina River used to be located. The river was relocated as part of a previous project and has created necessary ground improvements for construction of both bridge elements and a retaining wall.
The project is using a combination of wick drains, predrilling and installation of rigid inclusion to improve the ground in this location.
Along with the ground improvements the project also is using both cellular concrete and foamed glass aggregate as backfill to reduce the loading in this area.
“I believe this project, when finished, will enable the many motorists traveling through this area to have an easier and quicker travel experience,” said Zerilla. “The improved interchange and flyovers should assist with reduced queues and provide for a safer interchange.”
Wagman has teamed with some local Delaware contractors on this project to help with the job: Greggo & Ferrara will be doing the concrete and asphalt paving, Eastern Highway Specialists is focusing on the structures that get rehabilitated and widened, A-Del Construction is working on installing reinforced concrete pipe and drainage structures and JJID completed much of the work at the wetland mitigation site. CEG
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This construction fits with DelDOT’s emphasis on improving safety and traffic flow of roadways throughout the state.
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can attack the budget and cost of a project, the project’s progress, the work timeline or the project’s resources.
In the end, the loss of business, the legal implications and cost overruns can ruin a contractor despite his claims of innocence, said Josh Weiss.
A crisis communication expert, Weiss sees deepfakes at the corporate and even contractor levels becoming more prevalent in the next 12 to 18 months.
“I expect that by the fall of 2024 or early 2025 we will see more deepfakes striking,” said Weiss.
He said the bright side of all this is that bombarding society with deepfake videos and images will have a reverse effect.
“By mid-2025 or early 2026, nobody’s going to believe anything they see or hear anymore,” which Weiss believes is a positive for deepfake victims.
In the meantime, social media platforms will have to find a way to remove or prevent deepfakes from happening. Until that happens, companies will get hurt before people realize they shouldn’t believe what they see.
In construction, “a lot of the people doing deepfakes are trying to make it look like a company is cutting corners,” said Weiss.
How Deepfakes Happen
A deepfake goes beyond just ruining your reputation. They can have a huge effect beyond just the ego. Weiss has examples.
Say a contractor is bidding on a contract with the state. They’ve submitted an RFP and they made the final list.
“What happens if a competitor creates a deepfake video during the selection process, where it appears you can’t do the job, or you’re cutting corners?” said Weiss.
The judging panel has your bid, but they’re seeing messages and images depicting your company as unable to perform.
“If a deepfake hits a week before their deadline and they’re not sure if it’s real or not, are they willing to choose a certain company anyway?”
It’s a huge risk for that committee to take, especially for a state or even a federal contract, said Weiss.
A deepfake video can be created by someone who doesn’t want a project to move forward, or who believes the community will be negatively affected.
“Someone in the community creates a fake video that implies there’s a major safety issue on the construction site, alleging the contractor is not meeting standards.”
Or they claim historic artifacts were found during excavation of the site. They claim it’s an ancient burial ground. That can stop a project in its tracks.
“Someone can claim there are risks on a project associated with dust,” said Weiss. “So, a contractor can water the site down in order to protect the neighborhood. But if you have a video that makes it looks like the general contractor is ignoring the environment, that company gets fined, and that stops the project.”
Another example: “Say you have a disgruntled employee who creates a video that depicts what looks like a safety manager breaking a rule.”
That disgruntled worker is just trying to hurt an employer, or maybe they’re trying to keep the project going longer so they can stay on the job.
“There are always those kind of risks, where deepfakes can threaten a company’s ability to operate,” said Weiss.
Deepfakes in construction are still fairly rare, but there’s a reason the industry isn’t hearing it happening a lot.
“Because, really, who wants to publicize that? And it’s such a new form of attack that companies may not know they’re under attack,” he said.
Weeks after that RFP phase a contractor may find a video and realize they’re being attacked. This trend is only starting to hit the construction industry, he said.
“Even in the case of major construction companies, if somebody wants to manipulate their stock, all they have to do is create a fake video.”
These characters don’t care if you find out it’s a deepfake a week or two down the road because they’ve already made their money.
A disgruntled employee, seeking to either halt or extend a project, can cause headaches by creating a video that depicts unsafe practices on a construction project site.
Answer Deepfakes With Transparency
It’s very difficult for a contractor to overcome the effects of a deepfake, especially on a multi-million dollar project, said Weiss. But there are a few things a contractor can do to become a moving target right now:
• Purposeful Monitoring — This means making sure you’re watching for deepfakes. Is your company’s IT department doing all it can in terms of protecting videos?
One form of protection is putting watermarks on your corporate videos. Steps you
take internally can demonstrate what’s yours and prevent someone from getting access to your images.
• Update crisis communication — Companies should update their crisis communications plan to cover deepfakes.
The bonus is most companies already have a crisis communications plan, said Weiss.
“They already have protocols in place for how to handle a media crisis, a community crisis, etc.”
Deepfakes can cause all kinds of grief on major construction projects.
Ignite Attachments, a manufacturer of compact equipment attachments, adds to its growing lineup of direct-to-you products with two new concrete-focused attachments.
The e-commerce attachment manufacturer launched a line of breaker attachments and a concrete chute bucket at this year’s World of Concrete in Las Vegas. These specialized concrete and demolition attachments push Ignite’s product catalog to more than 100 dependable, cost-efficient attachment options.
The company also announced a multiphase expansion into even more product families in 2024.
“The construction and demolition industry continues to evolve rapidly with available technologies,” said Trisha Pearson, business director of Ignite Attachments. “We launched Ignite Attachments in 2022 to meet innovative compact equipment owners and operators where they were — online. We continue to evolve in order to deliver the right product, at the right price, directly to customers.
“Whether it’s a compact loader attachment, compact tractor implements, or the wear parts you need to get the job done, you’ll be able to find everything in one convenient place.”
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Headlining the company’s World of Concrete appearance is a multiphase business expansion that will add fluids, lubricants and ground-engaging wear parts to its product portfolio in 2024.
New lines, including hydraulic fluids, grease, cutting edges, teeth and more, will be available through the company’s website as well as through its reseller network for economy-minded consumers. Like Ignite’s attachment line, the new products will deliver quality and dependability with the convenience of an online shopping experience.
“With the right partner, almost all downtime is avoidable,” Pearson said. “We recognized a need for quality consumables and wear parts on-demand and on time. We are excited to expand our business to meet the needs of a fast-paced industry.”
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The company also displayed a new concrete chute bucket during the show. The new bucket features a removable spout, for better maneuverability in tight spaces. It also employs laser-cut steel and robot welding to provide the company’s Ignite Edge, a commitment to precision, dependability and long service life. The new concrete chute bucket is available in one size and has a capacity of up to ¾-yard.
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Rototilt Completes Its New Control Product Lineup
It has been a year since Rototilt launched its new Rototilt Control product line, which has been positively received by the market. Today, Rototilt can announce that the product line is now complete, as the two smallest tiltrotators receive their successors in the RC series.
“This is what we’ve been working towards all along,” said Sven-Roger Ekström, product manager at Rototilt.
The company has now launched sales of all the tiltrotators in the RC Tiltrotators product line. The last to be released are the RC1 and RC2 compact tiltrotators. This means that excavators from weighing from 1.6 to 47.4 tons can now use the products that make up the Rototilt Control product line. According to Rototilt, compact tiltrotators have increased in popularity in recent years and have become bestsellers in a small format.
“We are seeing more and more people discovering the
benefits of tiltrotators for small excavators,” said Ekström. “They work well in confined spaces and the extra flexibility that a tiltrotator provides can make a big difference. We are happy to also be able to offer our latest product line to users who work in this type of environment.”
In contrast to the previous R series, the SecureLock safety lock and the ILS central lubrication system are included as standard with RC1 and RC2. Another piece of good news is that these models also come with all the benefits of the RC System control system. This means that users can use RC Connect for remote support as well as Rototilt’s own new RC Joysticks.
“Users who want to take their tiltrotator system to the next level will be pleased to learn that RC Joysticks and RC Connect will also be available for the very smallest excavators,” said Ekström. “Both this and the previous options that
New Safety Standard Sets High Standards
The fact that all tiltrotators in the RC series have the SecureLock safety lock as standard means that the entire chain now satisfies the new requirements according to the EN474 standard. According to Rototilt’s lead engineer, Niklas Bjuhr, this is something that has been a priority throughout the project.
“We view it as only natural that our products must live up to the market’s demands and current regulations, so there was never any question about this when we developed RC Tiltrotators,” said Bjuhr.
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Volvo Trucks North America announced that its independent authorized dealer Vanguard Truck Centers, a full-service commercial truck dealer group and leasing operation, acquired Nacarato Truck Centers to become one of Volvo Trucks’ largest dealer groups in North America.
The acquisition expands Vanguard’s presence to 28 Volvo full-service and parts-andservice-only locations across 11 states — Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Vanguard assumed full ownership of the Nacarato locations, including all existing stock and parts.
“This acquisition is not just about numbers — it’s about joining two exemplary dealer groups to implement best practices, bolster synergies and continue growing customer satisfaction, expanding customer access to the seamless support and services they have come to expect from both dealer groups,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
“At Volvo Trucks, our commitment to excellent customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We commend Vanguard for going beyond expectations, delivering not just trucks but comprehensive, best-inclass service solutions that maximize uptime for our customers and empower them with transportation solutions that keep their businesses moving forward.”
Founded in 1976 in Nashville, Tenn., Nacarato Truck Centers established itself as a key player in the commercial truck industry with a network of nine Volvo Trucks dealerships and service centers throughout Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland and Virginia. Nacarato Truck Centers prioritizes a holistic sales and service approach, emphasizing comprehensive
excellent customer service.”
Both dealership groups recognize that battery-electric trucks are an important part of the future of trucking and have invested in the required training and certification program to become Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealers. Vanguard recently announced that its sales and service teams are fully trained to support customers’ Volvo VNR Electric deployments at five locations — Phoenix, Ariz.; Atlanta, Ga. (Forest Park); Charlotte, N.C.; and Austin and Houston, Texas. The acquisition of Nacarato adds three additional Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer locations in Roanoke, Va.; La Vergne, Tenn. (serving the Nashville area); and Hagerstown, Md.
transportation solutions and customer satisfaction. This strategic acquisition not only reflects the value of the Nacarato brand and its expertise in the commercial truck market, but also underscores its role as a trusted partner for customers seeking quality solutions within the Volvo Trucks ecosystem.
“We are thrilled to welcome Nacarato Truck Centers to the Vanguard team,” said Tom Ewing, president and chief executive officer of Vanguard Truck Centers. “I have been friends with Mike Nacarato and his team for many years, and I have a tremendous respect for the platform they’ve built. We are grateful for Mike’s trust in Vanguard to steward his company moving forward, something we do not take lightly. Bringing together our dealer groups will be a fun challenge, with enormous opportunity for
employees and customers of both organizations. Lastly, this investment indicates Vanguard’s continued belief in Volvo Trucks’ long-term positive trajectory, with best-in-class products and services for our customers.”
The Nacarato and Vanguard teams will work closely to ensure a smooth ownership transition. Vanguard plans to retain all existing Nacarato employees, with CEO Mike Nacarato continuing to lead Nacarato Truck Centers under its existing brand.
“Over time, the groups will look for ways to leverage the combined scale of our network and strength of our teams to achieve more together for our customers and employees,” said Ewing. “For now, our primary goal is to support the Nacarato team as they continue to grow while providing
With the completion of the acquisition of Nacarato Truck Centers on Jan. 8, 2024, Vanguard now has more than 1,200 employees. All 28 Volvo Trucks dealership locations also are Certified Uptime Dealers, providing customers with access to almost 500 service bays to ensure efficient preventative service and thorough maintenance to maximize uptime and keep trucks on the road.
“I have been searching for the right partner over the last few years, and through that process it became clear that Vanguard was the best fit for our employees, our customers and our growth aspirations,” said Mike Nacarato, chief executive officer, Nacarato Truck Centers. “Our commitment to customer satisfaction remains unwavering throughout this ownership transition and nothing will change for our customers. Our capabilities and offerings will only be enhanced by this combination, as we embark on this new chapter of growth and success together.”
For more information, visit Volvotrucks.us.
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Volvo Trucks North America announced that its independent authorized dealer Vanguard Truck Centers acquired Nacarato Truck Centers to become one of Volvo Trucks’ largest dealer groups in North America. (L-R) are Will Blue, chief financial officer, Vanguard Truck Centers; Lloyd Baldridge, chief financial officer, Nacarato Truck Centers; Mike Nacarato, chief executive officer, Nacarato Truck Centers; Tom Ewing, president and chief executive officer, Vanguard Truck Centers; and Pat Daily, chief operating officer, Nacarato Truck Centers.
Five Star Equipment Adds Thunder Creek Product Line
Thunder Creek photo Thunder Creek has added Five Star Equipment to its dealer network in New York state and Pennsylvania.
Five Star Equipment — a premier partner for construction equipment sales and support serving the construction, commercial worksite and forestry industries in northern Pennsylvania and New York State — has added the Thunder Creek Equipment lineup of fuel, daily fluids and fleet maintenance solutions to its new product lineup.
Thunder Creek Equipment designs and manufactures innovative, premium fueling and preventative maintenance solutions that are used in a variety of industries including construction, roadbuilding, oil and gas, and utility construction. This includes the original, industry-leading, No-HAZMAT Fuel & Service Trailer (MTT), the Multi-Tank Oil Trailer (MTO), and the Service and Lube Trailer (SLT).
“Five Star is a world-class partner and the diversity of their territory — from rural site development to urban fuel and fluid delivery — is ideally suited for the Thunder Creek lineup of products,” said Larry Lea, vice
president of sales, Thunder Creek Equipment.
“The team at Five Star and our regional sales team are excited to partner to show contractors and other business owners who operate large fleets of equipment how to look at their daily fueling and fleet management activities with a fresh perspective to lowering costs and protecting uptime.”
“We see opportunities for the fleet owners we work with to save time, money and resources by re-evaluating how they perform daily maintenance and service activities,” said Bill Bochicchio Jr., COO, Five Star Equipment. “And the ability to control their own destiny by managing bulk fuel sourcing and scheduling without requiring employees to have a HAZMAT or a CDL in some cases, can be a game changer that will improve their efficiency.”
For more information, visit FiveStarEquipment.com and ThunderCreek.com.
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DEVELON Celebrates First Anniversary of New Brand Name
It’s been one year since the familiar brand of orange construction equipment, formerly known as Doosan construction equipment, was renamed DEVELON.
Company officials hosted a special media event on Jan. 17, 2023, in Las Vegas. It was during this event that DEVELON leaders unveiled the new brand for the first time, marking the beginning of a new era for the construction equipment manufacturer.
Under the new brand name, DEVELON is building on its success in North America over the past 30 years and throughout the world for 80 years. It has produced innovative products and solutions that have further solidified its status as a global leader in construction equipment and solutions in the construction industry.
“Early on, DEVELON took a strategic approach to launching the new brand,” said Todd Roecker, vice president of growth initiatives. “We leveraged ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023, helping customers recognize that we were the same company and product line, not a new entity to the North American market. We had a lot of interest and buy-in from dealers and customers. Since then, we’ve had tremendous achievements, including rebranding and expanding our product offerings, growing our dealer network and building on the success of the new brand.
“Another example of our early success was participating in the AEM Celebration of Construction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It was there that we joined other leading manufacturing companies to showcase the DEVELON brand and the latest safety features for the construction industry, including our exclusive Transparent Bucket feature.”
Innovative Technologies, Product Line Expansion
Since the transition, DEVELON has introduced innovative technologies to better shape the future of the construction industry and change how work is done. It demonstrated Concept-X2 autonomous construction equipment at ConExpo in March. The company showed safety innovations such as the optional around view monitor (AVM) camera system, object detection technologies and the industry first and only transparent bucket which is standard on all -7 Series 2023 and newer wheel loader models. Efforts also have been focused on advancing sustainable development through alternative energy sources of power for construction equipment like mini excavators.
The company also increased its product offering, adding a second dozer model: the DD130. It expanded its mini excavator lineup with the DX42-7, DX62R-7 and DX63-7. In 2024, DEVELON will launch its first compact track loader.
“By growing our construction equipment offering quickly and efficiently in North America, we can now be a full-line, single-source provider for our dealers and customers,” said Roecker. “Because of this expansion, we have established a stronger presence in the construction industry and look forward to continuing this momentum in the years to come.”
Increased Trade Show Participation
Due to the success at ConExpo, DEVELON is
Another result of DEVELON’s rebrand and growing industry presence is the expansion of its dealer network to more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada — a new
“Early on, DEVELON took a strategic approach to launching the new brand,” said Todd Roecker, vice president of growth initiatives. “We leveraged ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023, helping customers recognize that we were the same company and product line, not a new entity to the North American market.”
increasing its participation in industry-wide trade shows as well as other local and regional shows this year. The company is exhibiting at World of Concrete and The American Rental Association (ARA) Show. DEVELON also will be making its debut at World of Asphalt in March and Equip Exposition in October.
DEVELON had a larger presence at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Jan. 9–12, showing full-size autonomous equipment prototypes for the first time in North America. The company also focused on promoting equipment that can create a safer job site and environment for customers.
“Trade shows are an important way to get our brand out there, where we can tell our own story the way we want it to be told,” said Roecker. “They open up opportunities to show off new products and innovations and reach new customers who are working in various applications that our company is interested in exploring.”
Growing Dealer Network
Another result of DEVELON’s rebrand and growing industry presence is the expansion of its dealer network to more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada — a new pinnacle for DEVELON dealership locations.
“Every dealer worked hard on converting their dealerships to the new brand when it was announced, from signage to new machine decals and uniforms,” said Roecker. “Due to their efforts promoting DEVELON in their markets, we’ve received more interest from new dealers and customers. We’ve also been able to hire better talent as a result. This transition of the company name would not have been successful without the support from our dealer network.”
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A major launch in early 2024 is the 36-month, 5,000-hour full-coverage standard warranty on a purchase of a new DEVELON mini excavator, crawler excavator, wheel excavator, log loader, road builder, wheel loader or dozer.
“We’re pleased to offer one of the best construction equipment warranties in North America,” said Roecker. “We’re also very aggressive with our finance programs and rates as low as 0 percent for 60 months. We have some of the best finance rates in the industry and have an outstanding dealer network to support these programs. We are looking forward to expanding on and developing new programs for our customers.”
Looking to Future
Since the name change, DEVELON has focused heavily on promoting the brand. However, as the company moves forward it will be putting a larger focus on connecting with customers, dealers and the industry.
“We will place an emphasis on telling the story of who we are so that we can create more meaningful interactions,” said Roecker. “In addition, we’ll add more products to our portfolio, like the compact track loader, and will be aggressive with our warranty programs. We’ll also focus on adding the right dealers and partners to make ourselves more competitive and to satisfy customers. We’ve got a lot in store and are excited for the future of DEVELON.”
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ASCE Announces 2024 Outstanding Projects, Leaders Award Winners
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced its 2024 recipients of the Society’s Outstanding Projects and Leadership (OPAL) awards, which recognize lifetime achievement in each of five categories: construction, design, education, government and management.
These individuals have advanced the civil engineering profession and enhanced their communities through innovative ideas, superb leadership and a dedication to furthering the education of future civil engineers.
“ASCE is proud to honor the most renowned minds in the engineering field with this year’s OPAL Award recipients,” said Marsia Geldert-Murphey, 2024 president, ASCE.
“The 2024 award winners have each played a role in improving the resilience and sustainability of infrastructure projects around the world, tying together past advancements with future needs. Our communities and future workforce are stronger thanks to these exemplary individuals and their contributions to the engineering profession.”
OPAL Award winners will be recognized at the OPAL Gala, which is scheduled for Oct. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla., at ASCE’s 2024 Convention.
The 2024 OPAL leadership award recipients are as follows:
• Construction — Cary Kopczynski, CEO and senior principal of Cary Kopczynski & Company (CKC), an award-winning structural engineering firm — for innovation and excellence in promoting efficient construction in civil engineering projects and programs. CKC designs major urban building structures throughout the United States and has won more than 80 regional, national and international awards for its projects. With offices in Seattle and Chicago, CKC has pioneered numerous ideas to improve design and construction such as the use of high strength reinforcing steel and fibrous concrete in high seismic regions. Kopczynski is a past president of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and past president of the Structural Engineers Association of Washington (SEAW). As ACI president, he spearheaded an initiative to improve the constructability of design and productivity of construction, resulting in the formation of a growing new entity called PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity, whose board of directors he chairs.
• Design — James R. Harris, founder and principal, J.R. Harris & Company in Denver, Colo. — for innovation and excellence in civil engineering design. He has designed or evaluated thousands of structures ranging from dwellings to high-rise buildings, industrial facilities, buildings in the most susceptible seismic zones, excavation bracing, renovations of historic buildings and many others. His research has focused on the loading and response of structures, particularly earthquake and snow loadings. He is an active member of several committees that produce national standards for structural engineering practice. He has chaired the committee that produces the standard ASCE/SEI 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, and its
subcommittee for seismic design.
• Education — Bilal M. Ayyub, professor and director, Center for Technology and Systems Management, University of Maryland, College Park — for demonstrated excellence in furthering civil engineering education. Ayyub is recognized as one of the world’s leading researchers in risk analysis for informing decisions on disaster resilience. He is also a leading researcher in the areas of sustainability, climate/hazard-resilient infrastructure, natural infrastructure, environmental/ecological concerns, and associated economics and finance. His research has supported projects from governmental, private and international entities including the National Science Foundation, Departments of Defense, Transportation, Homeland Security, Energy, Interior and Commerce, and leading insurance and multinational corporations, such as Bechtel, Chevron, United Technology and Ford. He is the author or co-author of more than 650 publications including 20 books and recipient of several awards, including the 2019 ASCE President’s Medal for bringing adaptive design to the profession to help address a changing climate.
• Government — Roger M. Millar, secretary, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) — for demonstrated leadership of public sector projects and programs. Millar oversees an agency that is a steward of multimodal transportation systems in addition to building, maintaining and operating the state highway system, among other responsibilities. Millar has an international reputation for innovative approaches to conservation and development, leading projects which promote economic vitality, environmental stewardship, social equity, public health and aesthetic quality. His leadership of the Complete Streets program created a national movement for transportation systems that are safe, convenient and pleasant for all users. Millar also is the past president of AASHTO and served as vice president of Smart Growth America.
• Management — Robert Prieto, chairman and CEO, Strategic Program Management LLC, and non-executive director, Dar al Riyadh — for exceptional management skills in his professional career. As chairman of Strategic Program Management and previously at Parsons Brinckerhoff and as a senior vice president at Fluor, Prieto focuses on improving organizational strategy and execution for large complex programs. He has served on numerous corporate, advisory and academic boards; co-chaired the NYC Partnership and Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure Task Force post 9/11; chaired the World Economic Forum (WEF) Engineering & Construction Governors; and as a presidential appointee to the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC). He is a Fellow of the Construction Management Association of America (FCMAA); member of the National Academy of Construction (NAC); and member of the ASCE Industry Leaders Council (ILC). For more information, visit www.asce.org/opal-awards/.
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Fay & Wright Excavating Acquires Blastech Inc.
Fay & Wright Excavating, one of the largest custom rock crushing service providers in the Northeast, recently announced that its ownership team has acquired the assets of Blastech Inc.
Forming a drilling and blasting company to work in conjunction with its custom crushing is not a new idea — this is a concept Fay & Wright has been providing for some time.
Blastech has been a trusted name in drilling and blasting for more than 30 years, As a result of the acquisition, Fay & Wright has formed a new company, Tri-State Drilling and Blasting.
All Blastech employees have chosen to join Tri-State Drilling and Blasting, bringing with them decades of experience.
According to Lee Baldwin, vice president of Fay & Wright Excavation, the creation of Tri-State Drilling and Blasting just made perfect sense. The company provides drilling and blasting services for construction sites, quarry and mining projects and blasting. In addition to working on structural
demolition projects, Tri-State Drilling and Blasting provides controlled blasting, massrock blasting, boulder drilling, ditching and foundation blasting services.
Located in Goshen, Conn., Fay & Wright Excavating was founded in 1983 and offers its clients mobile solutions for all types of aggregate processing needs, including rock crushing, concrete crushing, asphalt recycling, screening and site work. From the company’s inception, it has been known as a leader in the contract aggregate crushing business.
In 2015, Fay & Wright Excavating was purchased by Jared Dennis, a 10-year employee of Fay & Wright, and Lee Baldwin, who had an extensive background in the sales and operation of heavy equipment. Since their purchase of the company, Fay & Wright Excavation has experienced a period of unprecedented growth, including a substantial amount of work for New England, New York and New Jersey quarries.
Aggregate Pro Opens New Biz — Nor’East Equipment Services
Joe Collazo, a name that has been well known and respected for many years in the New England aggregate equipment market, is excited to let aggregate producers and recyclers know that he has made the decision to step out on his own and to start his own company, Nor’East Equipment Services.
Collazo, who is president and founder of Nor’East Equipment Services, is particularly excited about representing R.D. Olson as he has supported the product for several years. “Since I got started in this business I have been around the RD Olson / CEC product and I’m glad we can continue to support my old and new customers in this new endeavor.”
“The R.D. Olson product which, was built for CEC and had a great
reputation as an overbuilt work horse brand of aggregate equipment that was reliable and easily serviced,” Collazo said. “There are still many CEC plants, such as the old Road Runner series that are still operating all across New England. Most of the years that CEC sold and marketed aggregate equipment, R.D. Olson was actually their manufacturer.”
R.D. Olson, who has been an OEM exclusive fabricator of portable and stationary rock crushing, screening and conveying equipment, has portable plants that are available in both tracked and wheeled models, and its machines come in a range of sizes suitable for the owner/operator on up to commercial plants. Crushing plants include impact crushers,
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and R.D. Olson also produces feeder plants, wash plants and rock wood separators.
The past 20 years of experience have prepared Collazo well for his next chapter in life. He has worked in every department at his previous employers from parts to service, sales and, most recently, in sales management. He has had hands-on experience servicing and selling excavators and other earthmoving equipment, several brands of crushing and screening products, composting equipment and even hydraulic hammers, making him well-equipped to further grow and diversify his new dealership as time progresses.
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Tony Moura (L) and Lee Baldwin, both managing partners of Tri-State Drilling and Blasting, with a Furukawa rock drill. see COMPANY page 58
Anaconda’s Investment in U.S. Results in Strong Growth
By Eric Olson CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Over the span of just 15 years, Anaconda Equipment has grown to become a respected manufacturer of material handling products in the industry.
With its headquarters and global manufacturing facility based in Northern Ireland, the mecca of material equipment, Anaconda has been in the American marketplace since 2009. Three years later, the maker established its sister company, Anaconda USA Inc., in Bellingham, Mass., to better serve the U.S. dealer base with technical support and spares.
The cultivation of strong partnerships with exclusive dealers throughout the country has been instrumental in the placement of close to 1,000 units into America over the past decade.
As Anaconda continues to expand its product offering into full-line crushing equipment, it is actively seeking to grow its presence in the market with additional partnerships in several states.
Michael-Paul McCann, Anaconda USA’s marketing and business development manager, spoke recently on a range of topics, including the company’s products, growth and future plans while visiting Sound Heavy Equipment in Wilmington, N.C., one of the manufacturer’s dealerships.
“When we started out, we were making compact containerized equipment that could inexpensively be shipped to market,” he said. “We now offer the full range of crushing, screening, mobile conveying and washing products for processing aggregate materials. In terms of screening, we have finishing screens, scalping screens and trommel screens, totaling 11 different models. We also offer a mobile tracked jaw crusher, impact crusher, and the soon-to-be-released C12 cone crusher.”
In addition, Anaconda’s product lineup includes three models each of its mobile feeding, tracked and wheeled conveyors.
And the equipment maker is not content to sit back and admire its current stable of machinery as plans are under way to unveil the new Anaconda cone crusher model in the next several months, McCann said.
“Our new C12/C12R cone crusher is one that is able to recirculate materials back into the feeder again,” he said.
The cultivation of strong partnerships with exclusive dealers throughout the country has been instrumental in the placement of close to 1,000 units into America over the past decade.
“We are working with our engineering team on trying to get a big product launch for it set up in the first half of 2024.”
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McCann noted that customers also are drawn to Anaconda equipment once they learn the manufacturer considers itself as a complete and attentive product, service and support company.
“We understand that when you use our equipment at a quarry, for instance, or any application where tons of rock and dirt are thrown at the machine for several hours each day, that maintenance will be required to keep the machine operating and eliminate the chance of downtime,” he said. “But the thing to remember is that Anaconda and our dealer network will always back you up with expert service, parts and technical support.
“To me, that would be the main reason to choose Anaconda equipment,” he added.
In 2019, Anaconda received a major boost when it was acquired by the McLanahan Corp., based in Hollidaysburg,
Pa., just outside Pittsburgh. The almost 200-year-old multiindustry manufacturer did so just as Anaconda was launching its crushing lines, McCann said, but as the larger company had decades working in the aggregates industry, it brought Anaconda needed experience to that product segment.
In fact, the chambers — or boxes — found in Anaconda’s jaw and impact crushers, he said, are sourced through McLanahan.
“Those chambers are tried and trusted stationary units throughout the industry,” according to McCann. “I think there are 7,000 jaws and 1,500 impactors working in North America in static applications. What we did was take that concept and put it into a tracked solution.”
He noted that McLanahan focuses much of its time manufacturing major static and washing plants, but beyond aggregates, it also makes an extensive list of other equipment, including those that handle coal, recycle C&D and produce concrete.
Seen here is the Anaconda DF410 scalping screen.
Creating Tri-State Drilling and Blasting ‘Makes Perfect Sense’
“Putting Tri-State Drilling and Blasting and Fay & Wright Excavating under the same umbrella of ownership is going to give each company a tremendous competitive advantage,” Baldwin said. “Going forward, when we come in to price a job, we can offer a single number, from drill to blast to crush.
“Over the years, we often found ourselves frustrated trying to coordinate our crushing operations and schedules with the drilling and blasting contractor,” he added. “This will eliminate that, making operations far more fluid and efficient for us while allowing us to be more cost effective for our customers.
“The drilling & blasting industry is a high liability, tightly regulated business. There are really not that many people in that line of work anymore, so for us to be able to offer that service is going to be a tremendous asset.
“With the purchase of Blastech’s assets, we have acquired six drills, which gives us
the opportunity to be at multiple sites simultaneously. All of us at Fay & Wright Excavating and Tri-State Drilling and Blasting are looking forward to another period of strong growth for each of our companies.”
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The 2024 ISRI Convention and Expo takes place in Las Vegas from April 15 to 18, 2024.
Liebherr displays multiple machines at its booth, including the LH 40 M Industry material handler, L 550 XPower wheel loader and R 922 powerhand crawler excavator. Liebherr experts also are on-site at booth #B8 to answer any questions and provide assistance with equipment.
Liebherr specialized machines are strong, reliable and designed for high performance and maximum efficiency in industrial material handling. This is accomplished through production of its components. The demands of industrial material handling are taken into account during the development stage of these components, and well-prepared Liebherr specialized machines for any application, the manufacture said.
Handling scrap, steel and other metals is one of the toughest operational areas, whether loading or unloading HGVs, loading shredder conveyors or sorting out different kinds of metals; the Liebherr specialized machines are perfect machines for operationally effective scrap material handling.
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High lift capacities and fast work cycles are essential for efficient handling operations. The optimum interplay between the hydraulics and electronics guarantees powerful, fast movements during handling while working with precision on challenging sorting tasks.
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The high-performance Liebherr XPower wheel loaders are highly productive and can handle a wide range of materials including scrap. With strong lift arm variants and application-specific attachments, they are versatile and universally deployable, the manufacturer said.
In addition to the different types of machines, you can choose between industrial and z-bar kinematics within the L 550 to L 566 XPower wheel loaders and the L 580 XPower. This means the right machine is always available for specific operations such as transporting and loading steel and metal scrap or loading the shredder sys-
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The R 922 crawler excavator showcases a completely updated design with characteristics of the new range of Liebherr “generation 8” machines. And in order to provide even greater comfort, better ergonomics and more enhanced performance.
The Powerhand VRS 200 (Vehicle Recovery System) enables you to get the maximum value out of your junk car before they are scrapped. Traditional manual methods of removing and separating high value materials from recycled vehicles are labor intensive and costly. Liebherr equips its R 922 excavators with a preparation kit that virtually makes the Powerhand System a plug and play hook up, the manufacturer said.
The benefits of using a R 922 from Liebherr is that the machine comes preprogrammed from the factory to control the unit and the clamp functions are controlled by the joystick and not foot pedals, making it easier for the operator to control.
Liebherr offers a wide range of crawler excavators with operating weights from 50,930 lbs. to 198,640 lbs. Each is designed with one goal in mind, to meet the demands and specifications of customers in terms of performance, reliability and efficiency, as well as safety and comfort.
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EESSCO Adds Adam Schreiber to Staff
EESSCO, headquartered in Hanson, Mass., recently added Adam Schreiber to its parts sales staff.
Schreiber has more than 20 years of experience in various aspects of the aggregate industry. He started working in quarries operating equipment and driving trucks, and then worked fabricating aggregate plants. He has spent the past decade selling aggregate parts for another aggregate parts supplier, two of which he served as parts manager.
“We are very excited about adding Adam to our team,” said Greg Grey, general manager of EESSCO. “Not only does he bring years of expertise, but a broad spectrum of contacts within the industry and a great deal of aggregate parts knowledge. At EESSCO, we make customer satisfaction our number-one focus and Adam [Schreiber] shares that same customer commitment. He is fully committed to do whatever it takes to make the customer
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Among Anaconda Equipment’s Key Goals Is to Expand Its U.S. Dealership Base
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Manufacturer Working to Expand United States’ Dealership Base
As a business development professional for Anaconda, a big part of McCann’s job is to create long-standing relationships with distributors like Sound Heavy Machinery, located near the southeast North Carolina coast.
“They were working with Anaconda before I came aboard with the company — I would say seven or eight years at least,” he said. “Sound Heavy does a fantastic job in providing outstanding support to customers who use Anaconda products by keeping our parts on its shelves. The dealership also has talented people to commission our equipment to make sure they properly run for customers and there is little to no downtime. If something does go wrong, they see to it that our machine is up and running in a day, which is essential to the customer.”
As Anaconda continues to expand its product offering into full-line crushing equipment, it is actively seeking to grow its presence in the market with additional partnerships in several states.
One of Anaconda’s key goals over the next few years, he said, will be to continue expanding its dealer base in America because there are many states where the manufacturer does not currently have coverage.
Most of its dealers are found in the eastern half of the country, “but we want to drive into areas where we don’t
JESCO Inc.
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New England 80 Southbridge Road Rt. 20 North Oxford, MA 01537 508-987-8786 800-922-8295
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have any representation, specifically in the western U.S.,” McCann said.
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TOMRA Names Michelle Landon as Its Regional Service Director for Americas
Global leading supplier of sensorbased sorting solutions, TOMRA Recycling Sorting, announced Michelle Landon as the regional service director for the Americas.
In this newly created role for the Americas region, Landon will direct the teams responsible for initial installation, optimization and commissioning of TOMRA’s leading sensor-based sorting equipment and technology throughout North and South America. She also will oversee the maintenance, spare parts, training and on-going optimization programs as well as expand and enhance technology training.
“The Americas region is experiencing tremendous growth in the demand for our optical sorter and artificial intelligence-based solution, GAIN. We are also expanding our support, training and parts fulfillment programs, and this position will be critical in leading these efforts,” said Ty Rhoad, regional director Americas of TOMRA Recycling Sorting.
“Michelle’s vast experience in the service space for equipment, technology and security applications make her the right choice for this position.”
Landon brings to TOMRA 20 years of experience with implementing and leading customer experience programs, driving service efforts for companies in the healthcare, intermodal, technology and construction industries. She led service and field support programs as a healthcare consultant, and she directed the technical support and field service teams that provided automated gate hardware and software solutions for retail, port and railyard facilities. She also devised digitalization initiatives with focus on implementing automation and accelerating customer service, online portals and upskilling employees to be remote ready.
The prospect of contributing to a healthier and more sustainable environment drew Landon to TOMRA to bring end-to-end service and optimization solutions to customers.
“My desire is to contribute to something larger than myself, and that is why my time in the healthcare industry was so important to me,” she said. “Our aim is to advance the customer journey with TOMRA technology solutions as a trusted advisor through continual process optimization to drive plant performance by bringing value to waste.”
Landon also is being tasked with growing the field service team for the Americas, not only in number but with knowledge base expansion through training.
“We are leveraging the strength of the global TOMRA service team to increase the depth of knowledge for our Americas field service team, and, in turn, our customers,” Landon said.
Landon is based at the Charlotte, N.C., North American headquarters for TOMRA Recycling Sorting. She can be reached at michelle.landon@tomra.com.
For more information, visit www.tomra.com.
MONROE TRACTOR
New York 1001 Lehigh Station Road Henrietta, NY 14467 585-334-3867 866-683-5338
5035 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225 716-681-7100 800-834-9606
7300 Eastman Road N. Syracuse, NY 13212 315-452-0000 800-287-5286
8194 State Route 415 Campbell, NY 14821 607-739-8741 800-866-8912
6 Equipment Drive Bingamton, NY 13904 607-754-6570 866-321-4277 www.monroetractor.com
106 North Street Houlton, ME 04730 207-521-9581
1505 Caribou Road New Canada, ME 04743 207-275-6861
396 County Road Westbrook, ME 04092 207-405-0868
98 Sheep Davis Road Pembroke, NH 03275 603-225-2769
300 Clinton Street Springfield, VT 05156 802-885-6840 www.unitedcf.com
ANACONDA
www.kleemann.info
Ahearn Equipment Inc. www.ahearnequipment.com
Spencer, MA 01562
877/624-3276
Erb & Henry Equip., Inc. www.erbhenry.com
New Berlinville, PA 19545
610/367-2169
F&W Equipment
www.fwequip.com
Orange, CT 06477
203/795-0591
ADMAR Construction Equipment & Supplies www.admarsupply.com
Vestal, NY 13850
607/798-0333
Tonawanda, NY 14217
716/873-8000
Canandaigua, NY 14424
585/396-0031
Rochester, NY 14623
585/272-9390
Cicero, NY 13039 315/433-5000
Eagle Power & Equipment Company www.eaglepowerandequipment.com
West Chester, PA 19380 610/458-7054
Doylestown, PA 18901 215/348-9041
Reading Tractor and Equipment www.readingtractor.com
5538 Pottsville Pike
Leesport, PA 19533 610/926-2441
Marshall Machinery, Inc. www.marshall-machinery.com
Honesdale, PA 18431
570/729-7117
Middletown, NY 10940 845/343-6683
South Abington Township, PA 18411 570/489-3642
Tannersville, PA 18372 570/895-4884
Belvidere, NJ 07823 908/475-8111
Westchester Tractor Inc.
www.wtractor.com
Brewster, NY 10509
845/278-7766
Chappell Tractor
www.chappelltractor.com
454 Route 13 South
Milford, NH 03055
603/673-2640
Highway Equipment Company
www.highway-equipment.com
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
732/446-7600
Just in Case, Companies Should Update Their Crisis Communications Plans
He said 80 percent of a contractor’s crisis communication plan remains unchanged in addressing deepfakes. But there is one major difference.
“If something bad happens and you say this isn’t real or it’s not really me, no one’s going to necessarily believe you,” said Weiss. “Just because you say it’s fake, people just don’t know if they should believe you or not.”
• Get third-party endorsement — You really need a third-party expert to say something is fake.
“Some tech companies have developed deepfake detection software to find which pictures are fraudulent,” said Weiss.
Most experts can customize a plan to meet your company’s needs. The key is having a third-party expert explain why it’s fake.
“That’s a lot more credible than you explaining by yourself” on behalf of your company, he said.
Your best tool for mitigating deepfakes is implementing a crisis communication plan that includes a response to these incidents.
“I urge companies to update their crisis communication and emergency plans. I consult with them on what to do and say during a deepfake.”
And, he said, that extends to what to say to their employees believing the head of the company is having an affair, doing drugs or putting their jobs at risk.
A third party can say “this is fake” and explain why. The faster you get that out and have proof it’s fake, the sooner you can show that it’s already disproved.
“If you don’t have a plan lined up, if you have no thirdparty proof, that fake video is allowed to circulate for three days,” said Weiss. “That means more people every hour will see that bad news. With a deepfake crisis it’s all the more important to respond as soon as possible.”
During a media crisis, your plan is to have a statement to buy yourself more time to deal with a negative situation.
“But it doesn’t work that way with a deepfake crisis because the video will keep going until you can prove it’s fake,” said Weiss.
Preventing Deepfake Damage
Inside your company, said Weiss, there are steps your IT department can take to mitigate the occurrence of deepfakes.
One goal, he said, “is to try to lock down the ability for bad actors to access that corporate video.”
Finding that forensic capability to break it down is another step in the right direction. In all likelihood most contractors don’t have the inhouse IT resources.
“You need special software or expertise to detect and make it less believable,” said Weiss.
Another step a contractor can take is to train employees on the damage a deepfake can cause to the company.
“They may believe it, too,” said Weiss. “All of a sudden innocent employees are spreading the fake news even faster. If you want to stop that, I encourage companies to understand their employees are their first line of defense.”
ALL ISLAND EQUIPMENT
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TRACEY ROAD EQUIPMENT
East Syracuse, NY 315-437-1471 Kirkwood, NY 607-775-5010 Henrietta, NY 585-334-5120 Adams Center, NY 315-788-0200 Utica, NY 315-765-8746 • 800-872-2390 www.traceyroad.com
Recognizing and reporting is the best way to start the clock in finding third-party experts to say something is fake.
The faster company executives know, the faster they can reach out, say it’s fake, get that on the record and defend themselves.
Your crisis communication plan should detail what they tell employees who are most afraid because their jobs are at risk.
“The guy in the field, the worker onsite, is the one getting calls and comments from the public, elected officials and customers.”
A contractor should always try to tell employees what’s happening so the employee is prepared to share the right message if someone asks.
“You don’t want them to speak for the company, but their response is a public statement even if it’s just to another worker.”
And, you want that message to be positive, added Weiss. You want that employee to say, “It’s not true, we’re addressing it.”
That message, at least, helps employees know what’s going on and they realize it’s not true, said Weiss.
“If you never address the issue with employees, they start to wonder if it’s real, too.”
The next step is getting the message to your elected officials from representatives of your company.
If there’s a general contractor on the project, you need to tell the GC what’s going on.
“It’s embarrassing to say it’s fake, but wouldn’t you rather say it’s fake, than they see it, wonder if it’s real and ask you about it?” said Weiss.
The idea is, whoever gets the first chance to say anything will control the message, he added.
So, you the contractor want to be the first one to share info, “but not so loudly you tell people something they never would have known about.”
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MARSHALL MACHINERY, INC.
South Abington Twp., PA 570-489-3642 Tannersville, PA 570-895-4884 marshall-machinery.com
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Crews Mobilize 45 Truckloads of Equipment for Project
plates and strand jacks that pulled the structure horizontally until it reached the next temporary support.
This process continued until the bridge reached the opposite side of the river. The SPMTs on the rear of the bridge were then removed and skid shoes were installed to slide the bridge into its final position.
At this point, the bridge was taken over by climbing jacks, which allowed the temporary supports to be removed and the bridge to be lowered down to its final resting height.
Around 45 truckloads of specialist heavy equipment were mobilized for this project, including 96 axle lines of SPMTs, 26 launching plates, 10 climbing jacks and 2 strand jacks.
Plate Spinning
One of the key considerations for any bridge launch is the risk of deformation of its structure during the launch process, and this posed a big challenge for the engineering team.
To solve this, temporary supports with hydraulic cylinders were used at the quay edges and in the water, as well as modified
launching plates. Jack van der Vloet, lead engineer at Mammoet, said, “It’s a big bridge and wind loads had to be considered. It has a large deflection, so the launching plates had to be modified. Typically, they swivel in two directions; however, in this case they had to swivel 360 degrees. This always gave us full control of the operation.”
The entire skidding equipment had to be customized to execute the operation techni-
cally. This meant that all launching plates were retrofitted with a spherical bearing so that they could be moved in all directions. During the launch the weight on each tower and cylinder was controlled to ensure a smooth and safe operation.
Due to the bridge’s size, all the available launching plates that Mammoet Europe had in stock had to be used. This was a technical and logistical challenge, but one easily handled thanks to its size and network.
New Method for Success
Infrastructure projects are crucial to support growing populations and economies, and as cities get busier these projects become more challenging.
Mammoet’s experience in large-scale bridge projects, and technical capabilities to move bridges as a complete structure, allows parallel work in the preparation phase and time and disruption savings.
Uwe Richter, senior sales manager at Mammoet, said, “It is very important to involve Mammoet at an early stage to support the preparation phase with technical and feasibility studies. This way, we can investigate the different execution options and decide on the best solution with the customer.”
Compared to other bridge projects where cranes or pontoons are used, Mammoet used a different method with modified launching plates. This smart solution can now be adapted for other bridge projects, where using a crane or pontoon is not possible or inefficient.
For more information, visit www.mammoet.com or www.mammoet.com/civil-
9598 River Road Marcy, NY 13403 315-765-8746
Milford, MA 508-634-3400
North Reading, MA 978-276-2400
Wareham, MA 508-291-1200
Brewer, ME
207-989-1890
Scarborough, ME
207-883-9586
Business Calendar
To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com.
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)
AGC Events Calendar:
All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.
• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program 2nd Edition - Hybrid (Https://training.agc.org/course/lean-construction-program-2ndedition-hybrid/)
Dates: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (10:00 AM) –Thursday, March 21, 2024 (4:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Construction Supervision Fundamentals (Https://training.agc.org/course/construction-supervision-fundamentals/)
Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 (12:30 PM) – Friday, March 22, 2024 (5:30 PM)
Online, Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240401/)
Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 (9:00 AM) –Thursday, April 18, 2024 (5:00 PM)
Online Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd edition (https://training.agc.org/course/vlea240501/)
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024 (11:00 AM) –Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (3:00 PM)
Online Virtual
Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vbim250501/)
Dates:Monday, May 13, 2024 (5 PM) – Thursday, May 23, 2024 (8:30 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Project Manager Development Program (https://training.agc.org/course/vpmd240602/)
Dates:Tuesday, June 4, 2024 (12 PM) – Thursday, June 27, 2024 (5 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
MILTON CAT www.miltoncat.com
Londonderry, NH 603-665-4500
Batavia, NY 585-815-6200
Binghamton, NY 607-772-6500
Clifton Park, NY 518-877-8000
N. Syracuse, NY 315-703-7000
Syracuse, NY 315-476-9981
Tonawanda, NY 716-799-1320
Cranston, RI 401-946-6350
Richmond, VT 802-434-4228
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (CMAA)
CMAA Focus24
Dates: Sun, March 10, 2024, to Tues, March 12, 2024
Place:Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1200 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: CMAA is a non-profit and non-governmental professional association serving the construction management industry.
CMAA Focus24, an in-person and interactive experience, is designed to provide attendees with learning experiences that are valuable to the recipient, relevant to the evolving industry, unique to the profession, and optimal for project and program outcomes.
And we want you to present! Established in 1982, CMAA sets the standard for managing capital construction projects.
Why join CMAA?
We Set the Standard
Easy access to a wide variety of services and resources that will improve your personal performances, enhance your firm’s capabilities, and brighten the outlook of the entire construction management profession. CMAA is more than the sum of all these elements though. Like any association, what CMAA is and what CMAA does largely depends on you.
Join CMAA today and set yourself on the path to a brighter future.
Raise your CM Career Ceiling to New Heights
CCM
BECOME A CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (CCM) CACM
BECOME a CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (CACM)
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CMAA Focus 24…
RELIABLE. EFFECTIVE. ACCOUNTABLE. LEADERSHIP. Delivering the Future of the Profession. Register Now! (https://www.CMAANET.ORG/Conferences/ CMAA-Focus24/Registration)
For more information on this event, contact CMAA at 703/3562622.
Forestry Equipment Guide
Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources
WVU EXTENSION and MOUNTAIN LOGGERS GROUP
Tethered/Winch Assist Steep Slope Logging Demonstration and Training
DATES: March 11th – 13th, 2024
TIME:9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
PLACE:WVU Research Forest 1437 Chestnut Ridge Road Bruceton Mills, WV
Description:
Presented by WVU Extension and Mountain Loggers Group
Please join us for the first time in the great state of West Virginia to see the implementation of Steep Slope Logging. There will be several companies showcasing and demonstrating their equipment. Along with educational and safety presentations. Lunch will be provided each day. For more information of if you would like to be a sponsor, please contact: Jerry Sisler, Scllogs@gmail.com, Phone: 304/288-0634 Pat Donnelly, Patrick.donnelly1@mail.wvu.edu, Phone: 304/212-8167
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS (ABC) ABC Convention 2024
DATES:MARCH 13 – 15, 2024
Place:Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida
Are You Ready for the Greatest Merit Shop Event of the Year? Celebrating Success. Building Tomorrow.
Members from across the nation return to ABC’s Annual Convention each year to connect, celebrate and advance their businesses with the latest industry, political and technological insights. Join Now!
Member-Driven. Member-Strong. You build communities and shape the industry. We make sure your voice is heard.
Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 22,000 members.
Based on the Merit Shop Philosophy, we help our members develop people, win work, and deliver work safely, ethically, and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work.
The Best of Both Worlds: Turn Your Business Trip into a Vacation! ABC is proud to return to the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida for ABC Convention 2024. Combining luxury and elegance with a distinctive tropical flair, this four-and-a-half-acre upscale resort is a destination, featuring the Cypress Springs Water Park, the world-class RELACHE Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, award-winning fine dining restaurants, energetic pubs and more. It is the ultimate place to network, relax and rejuvenate while experiencing the excitement of ABC’s biggest Merit Shop Celebration of the year.
For more information on ABC Convention 2024, go to https://abcconvention.abc.org.
MODULAR BUILDING INSTITUTE (MBI)
World of Modular 2024 Annual Convention and Tradeshow
DATES:March 18 – 21, 2024
Place:Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Join Us in the SUNSHINE STATE!
Located in the heart of Florida, Orlando is home to world-class entertainment, award-winning golf courses, and the best in international and coastal cuisine.
This year, the World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow is taking place in Orlando, FL, giving you the opportunity to meet with hundreds of industry leaders to learn more about the trends that may affect your business. The show has been running for 40 years, providing professionals in the commercial modular building industry with an event during which they can exchange ideas, network and more.
World of Modular is an Open Forum for Anyone Interested in Modular Construction!
From general contractors, architects, and designers to suppliers of building products, services, and financing, World of Modular remains the single best place for everyone involved in the modular construction industry to learn, share, and network.
For more information, contact Modular Building Institute: 285 Hydraulic Ridge Road, Suite 6, Charlottesville, VA USA 22901 Phone: 888/811-3288 Email: info@modular.org
Events are subject to change, check websites for updates
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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 DT466.
EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM PHONE: 918-385-1623
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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L, M, SK, SL) CAT (416, 420 C/D/E/F), DEERE (310E, G, SE) AND JCB (214 SERIES 3).
WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS, MODELS EX 400 AND EX 450. EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 340 EXCAVATORS - NEED TO LOCATE CAT EXCAVATORS 320, 330, 345, 365, 385, AND 390. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO EXCAVATORS - LOOKING TO BUY USED VOLVO 480DL EXCAVATORS. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENT STRADINGLLC@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1-281-694-5478
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WANTED (MI): WACKER NEUSON WL30 WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING FOR ANY WHEEL LOADERS IN MICHIGAN UNDER 10,000 POUNDS & LESS THAN $15,000 EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM
PHONE: 616-813-3642
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WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION. EMAIL: ILYAS.MTCPK@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923322489350
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WANTED (US): HITACHI EXCAVATORS
– NEED TO PURCHASE HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400, EX-450, AND EX 270. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE DO LET ME KNOW. THANKS IN ADVANCE.
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 926E WHEEL LOADERS; LOOKING TO BUY CAT 936, 926 & 916. IF ANY OF THEM AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS.
EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM
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WANTED: INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER T4 CRAWLER TRACK CHAINS. NEED A GOOD SET OF TRACK CHAINS TO COMPLETE A 1960 IH T4 RESTORATION. THE SAME STYLE OF CHAINS WEAS USED ON IH T4, T5, TD5, T340 & TD340 CRAWLERS. THEY HAVE A 6.00 PITCH. I CAN SUPPLY ORIGINAL PART NUMBERS. THANKS FOR ANY ASSISTANCE.
EMAIL: FARMBOYKJ@HOTMAIL.COM
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WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR EITHER A USED, OR NEW GRAPPLE BUCKET, DEMOLITION BUCKET, FORKS WITH GRAPPLE, OR A STANDARD GP BUCKET TO FIT A NEW 2022 CAT 980-14A (OLD MODEL = 980-M) RUBBER TIRED WHEEL LOADER. IT CAN EITHER BE "DIRECT PIN" OR TO FIT A FUSION COUPLER. OUR NEED IS IMMEDIATE. EMAIL:BSCHAAB@AMERICANDND.COM PHONE: 716-984-7566
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WANTED (AL): LOOKING TO PURCHASE CAT WHEEL LOADER 936, 950B, 966F AND 980F FOR OUR INVENTORY. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM ARE AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360
WANTED: CATERPILLAR M320 EXCAVATOR. LOOKING FOR A MOBILE EXCAVATOR CATERPILLAR M320DSINGLE BOOM, IN WORKING CONDITION, FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE. EMAIL: RENATO.NASCIMENTO@ ELEBBRE.COM; PHONE: +5511994602266 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR CAT D10N / D10R CRAWLER DOZER. EMAIL: USEDEQUIPMENTSOURCING@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 281-694-5478 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED (US): HITACHI EX400 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A USED HITACHI EXCAVATOR EX-400 & EX 450 TO PURCHASE ASAP. (RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING MACHINES). EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (TX): JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADERS – LOOKING FOR A JOHN DEERE 544K & 644K TO PURCHASE ASAP WITH HOURS 5000 OR LESS. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS @GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): HYUNDAI HL757-9A WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:HL757-9A)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000. EMAIL: BERTRANDLAZURE @CHARETTETRANSPORT.COM; PHONE: 1-450-691-5151
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (NY): CASE 721F WHEEL LOADER – LOOKING TO BUY 2012-2013 WHEEL LOADER OF APPROX. 200 HP (EX:CASE 721F)WITH HOURS LESS THAN 6000. EMAIL: BERT@MEXUSCAN.COM; PHONE: 1-514-233-5151
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR EXCAVATORS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING TO PURCHASE ANY HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOGGING AGGREGATE TRUCKS IN THE USA
EMAIL:EQUIPMENTPRO22@GMAIL.COM
Chevron Debuts New Rykon Formula to Grease Product Line
Chevron announced the introduction of Rykon, a new overbased calcium sulfonate complex grease, to its recently refreshed line of products.
Rykon answers the call for a high-performance grease that increases uptime and helps enhance durability for the next generation of equipment.
With its unique formulation, Rykon will round out Chevron’s grease offering with a grease formulated for heavyduty and extreme pressure applications. This calcium sulfonate complex-based grease also provides an alternative option to lithium-based thickeners, which have become widely expensive due to rising global demand.
“By introducing Rykon to our grease portfolio, we are offering a new solution for high-pressure applications and ensuring customers have a high-performance grease when they need it,” said Zach Sutton, Chevron Lubricants Industrial sector specialist.
“As demand for raw materials grows, we remain committed to finding solutions like Rykon that will exceed the demands of machinery and equipment today and tomorrow.”
Chevron photo Rykon is a high-performance grease that increases uptime, enhances durability and longevity, extends lubrication intervals, and reduces the total cost of ownership for the next generation of equipment.
Rykon is designed to help increase equipment longevity, extend lubrication intervals and reduce the total cost of equipment ownership. The overbased calcium sulfonate complex grease delivers outstanding oxidation and thermal stability with superior water performance to protect equipment from failures and downtime. Rykon also meets the demands of high pressure and shock loads, providing excellent wear protection under heavy loads and in high ambient temperatures.
The introduction of Rykon into the market is a testament to Chevron’s commitment to continuous improvement, delivering products that help people do their jobs better, the company said. In addition, Rykon also will feature the new grease branding and packaging, part of a recent brand refresh for Chevron’s grease portfolio announced in March 2023. For more information, visit Chevronlubricants.com.
1. LIVE: Thursday, March 7: BALTIMORE, MARYLAND:
Very Large Large Late Model Rental Returns Auction. Primarily Case, Takeuchi, Liebherr and Sakai. Large Quantity of Demolition Attachments Mostly LaBounty Demo Rotating, Grapples, Concrete Pulverizers and Crushers.
2. TIMED: Closes- Saturday, March 9, Opens- Wednesday, February 28: BRIDGEPORT, NEW YORK: Rental Fleet Construction Equipment, Support, Attachments, Trucks and Trailers.
3. LIVE: Tuesday, March 12: MEDINA, OHIO: Retirement Auction. Complete Liquidation. 100 Years in Business. Family Owned Machine Shop and Small Amount of Construction Equipment in Very Good Condition.
4. LIVE: Thursday, March 14: HOUSTON, TEXAS: Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Attachments, Support Equipment, All Types of Trucks and Trailers.
5. LIVE: Saturday, March 16: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Large Rental Fleet Construction Utility Equipment Auction. Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks, Trailers, Large Quantity of Support.
6. LIVE: Wednesday, March 20: FT. WORTH, TEXAS: One Owner. 110+ Lease Returns. Large Quantity Late Model Dump Trucks(6 & 7 axle), (20)Truck Tractors, (20)Dump Trailers, (3)Tanker Trailers, Construction Equipment.
7. LIVE: Saturday, March 23: MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK: Very Large Like New Snow & Construction Equipment(mostly Cat), Rubber Tired Loaders, Skid Steers, Excavators, Aerial Lifts, Trucks, Trailers of all kinds, Attachments & Support.
8. LIVE: Wednesday, March 27: ACME, PENNSYLVANIA: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Support, Attachments, Trucks and Trailers.
9. LIVE: Thursday, March 28: ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA: 3 Major Job Completions of Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, All Types Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.
10. TIMED: Closes- Friday, March 29, Opens- Tuesday, March 19: ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA: Large Assortment of Support Used on These 3 Major Job Completions.
11-14. LIVE: Thursday, April 4, Friday, April 5, Saturday, April 6, Sunday, April 7: 4-DAY ANNUAL ATLANTIC CITY CONTRACTORS AUCTION: Only the Best Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Utility Equipment, All Kinds of Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Various Trucks, Trailers, Large Quantity Support and Accessories.
15. LIVE: Friday, April 12: HAUPPAUGE (Long Island), NEW YORK: 1 Owner. Very Late Model Snow & Construction Cat Equipment, Rubber Tired Loaders, Skid Steers, Snow Trucks & Accessories, Attachments, Support, Late Model Pickups(4x4 with plows) and more.
16. LIVE: Wednesday, April 17: NEWPORT (Derby), VERMONT: Late Model Agriculture, Construction, Logging & Utility Equipment, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickup Trucks, Trailers.
17. LIVE: Friday, April 19: NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Very Large Cat, Komatsu, Volvo, John Deere Snow & Construction Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, and all kinds of Attachments & Support.
18. TIMED: Closes- Wednesday, April 24, OpensWednesday, April 10: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Real Estate is Sold. Retirement. Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Tow Trucks, Pickups, All Types of Trailers (Equipment & Van), Attachments and Support.
19. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, April 25, Opens- Monday, April 15: LANCASTER (Columbus), OHIO: Large Quantity Late Model 53ft. to 48ft. Van Trailers.
20. LIVE: Friday, April 26: YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO: Retirement. Complete Liquidation. In Business 30+ Years. Construction & Pipeline Equipment, Trucks of all kinds, Large Quantity of Pipeline & Natural Gas Support Equipment.
21. LIVE: Saturday, April 27: ITHACA, NEW YORK: Charity Auction. Cornell University. AGR Fraternity. A Fun Time. A Good Cause.
22. LIVE: Sunday, April 28: BREWERTON, NEW YORK: Collectible Signs and Beautiful House on Oneida Lake, 90ft. Water Frontage.
23. LIVE: Saturday, May 4: ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, All Types of Trucks, Trailers, New Support and New Attachments.
24. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, May 9, Opens- Thursday, May 2: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Dump Trucks, Truck Tractord, Trailers, Construction Equipment, Truck Parts and Support Equipment.
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
25. MONTREAL, CANADA: Rental Returns of Cat, Komatsu, John Deere Construction Equipment, Trucks and Trailers.
26. SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Rental Returns of Construction & Utility Equipment, Plus Beautiful Piece of Real Estate with Large Building.
27. SARATOGA, NEW YORK: Retirement. Complete Liquidation. It's Big. HIGHLIGHTS: JD 650KLGP(winch, 200hrs.), JD 450J, Linkbelt 350X4LC, 2021-2019 Linkbelt 75, Like New Kubota 97, (2)Cranes: Grove 540E, Grove RT525B, (2)Tele Forklifts: Genie TL844, Genie TL642, Pipe Benders, Air Compressors, Light Plants, Utility Vehicles, 2017 Freightliner(46R), 2016 Eager Beaver GSL 55T Lowboy, 2018 Jer Dann Rollback(46R, t/a), Over 500 Top-Line Support & Attachments.
28. FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Highlights Include Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu Rental Fleet Equipment, Aggregate, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.
ALEX LYON & SON
AUCTIONEERS
www.lyonauction.com
315-633-2944
• Online February 28 – March 9, 2024
For: Rental Fleet Construction Equipment, Support, & more
• Baltimore, MD
Thurs., March 7, 2024
For: Very Large Late Model Rental Returns Auction
• Medina, OH
Tues., March 12, 2024 For: Retirement Auction Machine Shop & Construction Equipment
• Houston, TX
Thurs., March 14, 2024
For: Late Model Construction Equipment & more
• Las Vegas, NV Sat., March 16, 2024
For: Large Rental Fleet Construction Utility Equipment Auction
RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS www.rbauction.com
402-421-3631
• Rocky Mountain Regional Event
March 6 - 7, 2024
• Fort Worth, TX March 12 - 14, 2024
• Las Vegas, NV March 15, 2024
• NE Regional Event March 19 - 20, 2024
• Sacramento, CA March 20 - 21, 2024
AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL
www.auctionsinternational.com
800-536-1401
• Online January 31 – May 11, 2024 For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!
BAR NONE AUCTION
www.barnoneauction.com
866-372-1700
• Online Sat., March 9, 2024 For: Sacramento Equipment Auction
• Online Fri., March 29, 2024 For: Woodburn Equipment Auction
• Wooster, OH Sat., March 2, 2024 For: 30th Annual Ag & Construction & Attachment Auction
RITCHASON AUCTIONEERS INC. www.ritchason.com 615-444-5464
• Lebanon, TN Sat., March 9, 2024 For: Heavy Machinery, Farm Equipment, Trucks, Trailers & Implements
RTI AUCTIONS www.teitsworth.com 585-243-1563
• Stamford, NY Sat., March 9, 2024 For: Eklund 10th Annual Winter Auction
A CT I U
John Deere, Leica Geosystems Announce New Partnership
John Deere announced a strategic partnership with Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, to help accelerate the digital transformation of the heavy construction industry.
The partnership between John Deere and Leica Geosystems will leverage the strengths of both companies to bring new technologies and services to construction professionals worldwide.
“The availability of SmartGrade with Leica solution allows John Deere and our dealers to participate and support various job sites while meeting the technology needs of our customers,” said Mark Colvin, senior product manager, grade management, John Deere.
“Working with Leica Geosystems is a tremendous opportunity, as their advanced technology solutions, paired with the power and performance of the John Deere construction equipment line-up, makes for a highly productive, efficient and seamless job site for our customers.”
By combining the manufacturing expertise of John Deere with Leica Geosystems’
leadership in positioning and sensor technology, the two organizations will work together to develop and deliver solutions that improve productivity, reduce material costs and the number of passes required, which can help improve safety by minimizing traffic on construction sites.
“We are thrilled to be working with John Deere, a company that shares a similar culture and commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction,” said Troy Dahlin, VP Heavy Construction, US/CAN at Leica Geosystems. “Together, we will bring new levels of accuracy, productivity and accelerate the implementation of safe and sustainable workflows to the construction industry, helping our customers succeed in today’s competitive marketplace and enhancing their resilience for tomorrow.”
Leica Geosystems technology, software and services will be available for purchase on select John Deere construction equipment models starting in 2024.
The crowds grew larger and larger as the big iron began to be auctioned.
Sara
HR, N.A.
John Nixon, president of marketing and operations, Alex Lyon & Son; Jack Lyon, president of Alex Lyon & Son; Josette
senior manager of accounts receivable, Alex Lyon & Son; Nick Manosh,
and Chad
RU.S. operations,
eturning to Bushnell, Fla., for its 31st annual auction, Alex Lyon & Son did not disappoint. The 10-day sale was held Feb. 3 to 12 at the company’s facility at 716 County Rd. 475.
Customers from around the world traveled to Florida for the opportunity to bid onsite live, while those who couldn’t make the trip were able to bid online. Four of the 10 days featured timed auctions.
The yard was well stocked with new and like-new rental fleet equipment from various manufacturers and included excavators, mini-excavators, paving equipment, dozers, lifts, skid steers, articulated trucks, dumpers, trailers, aggregate equipment and much more.
According to Jack Lyon, president of Alex Lyon & Son, “The best equipment is the norm, not the exception. The greatest auction on planet Earth.” CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
There were literally hundreds of excavators to choose from, including these great low-hour Cat machines.
(L-R):
Manosh,
Manosh;
Pecoy,
president of N.A. Manosh;
Ketelsen president of
Alex Lyon & Son.
These Volvo artic trucks were ready for bidding.
The excavators lined up, awaiting new owners.
Nathan, Mia, Jesse and Joe Hill, all of Hills Brothers Excavation in Hartley, Del., made it to Florida for Alex Lyon & Son’s 31st annual auction.
Jack Lyon (L), owner and president of Alex Lyon & Son, scans the crowd as Matt Manasse, auctioneer, calls the bidding.
Auctions With 10-Day Rental Fleet Sale in Bushnell
selection of aggregate equipment included this
Steve McDaniel (L), used equipment manager of Alta Equipment, picks up his copy of Construction Equipment Guide’s Florida Auction supplement from Rich Olivier, southeast regional manager of CEG.
Jared Bliss (L), equipment manager, and Ben Andrews, mechanic, of Union Concrete in Buffalo, N.Y., were looking to pick up some new equipment for their fleet.
If you were looking for paving equipment, these Hamm rollers would be a nice addition to any fleet.
These two gentlemen are giving a close inspection to one of the many Komatsu loaders included in this year’s sale.
This year’s sale for Alex Lyon & Son featured a very impressive lineup of crawlers, many in like-new, very lowhour condition.
These Cat dozers looked like they were hardly used.
The Alex Lyon & Son Orlando sale featured a lineup of very clean Bell articulated trucks.
Lyon’s great
Anaconda SR520 double deck screener in pristine condition.
Jeff Martin Auctioneers Welcomes All to Annual Four-Day
Jeff Martin promotes several charities at his auctions, primarily entities benefiting our soldiers. (L-R) are Taylynn of K-9’s for Warriors; Kellie and Jeff Martin, and Samantha, also of K-9’s for Warriors.
Several Wirtgen milling machines drew heavy bidding at the recent Jeff Martin Auctioneers sale in Kissimmee, Fla.
On day one of the sale, Jeff Martin drew 1,800 registered onsite bidders.
(L-R): Christy, Emily, Tori, Joelle, Emma and Crystal, all of Jeff Martin Auctioneers, registered and welcomed the many bidders to the annual Kissimmee, Fla., auction.
Jeff Martin Auctioneers held its annual Florida Auctions from Feb. 12-15, 2024, in Kissimmee, Fla.
The four-day sale featured a wide array of equipment items, including paving equipment, multi-terrain loaders, earthmoving equipment, commercial trucks, generators, excavator attachments and more. CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved.)
The Jeff Martin sale featured an array of compact Kubota excavators.
The Jeff Martin auction included a nice selection of motor graders.
Auction Featuring Variety of Equipment in Kissimmee, Fla.
Joe Ostroff (L) and Roger Carter, both of Roger W. Carter Contracting, Hannibal, N.Y., are ready to bid on equipment. This 1966 Ingram roller was manufactured in San Antonio, Texas.
Day three featured aerial lifts and cranes.
Jeff Martin delivers opening remarks at the seventh annual Jeff Martin Auctioneers sale in Kissimmee, Fla.
Leonard and Dotty Szydlo of Szydlo Contracting in Chautauqua, N.Y., planned to bid and hopefully buy a few buckets for their Cat excavator at home.
Craig (L) and Scott Pondish of C&S Equipment in Mount Holly, N.J., inspected many of the excavators and found several that would suit their needs.
These Hamm rollers were in near new condition and were sold to a contractor in Miami.
Volvo, Caterpillar and Bergmann artic trucks were available to the highest bidder.
Yoder & Frey Celebrates Its 50th Year of Participating in
To celebrate its 50th year as “The Original Florida Auction,” Yoder & Frey added an extra day to its annual event, held Feb. 14 to 17. Originally scheduled as a three-day event, the number of consignments of high-quality equipment swelled to more than 5,000 lots.
Yoder & Frey, the “founders behind one of the world’s premier equipment auctions” known as the Florida Winter Sale, welcomed buyers to its facility at 654 West Southport Rd., Kissimmee, Fla. New and used equipment from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, JCB Manitou, Terex, Hamm, John Deere and more were available for those looking to expand their fleets.
Online bidders also were encouraged to take advantage of the sale. CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide. All Rights Reserved, except where noted.)
Cat asphalt compactors roll over the auction ramp at the 50th Annual Yoder & Frey auction in Kissimmee, Fla.
More than 70 skid steers all lined up. Let the bidding begin.
In the cab of this Cat 313FL excavator is Jerry Wilcox Jr., along with his wife, Rachel Wilcox, and his father, Jerry Wilcox Sr. of Wilcox Excavating in South Windsor, Conn.
Ted McKeon, president of Construction Equipment Guide, and Derek Keys, owner of Yoder & Frey and CEO and founder of Euro Auctions, catch up in Kissimmee, Fla., at Yoder & Frey’s 50th annual Florida auction. Euro Auctions recently acquired Michener Allen Auctioneering of Canada, expanding its presence in North America.
Yoder & Frey photo
Derek Keys, owner of Yoder & Frey and CEO and founder of Euro Auctions, chats with Jack Lyon, owner & president of Alex Lyon & Son, at the Florida sales.
Aerial lifts, conveyors and trailers were among the items being auctioned at Yoder & Frey’s 50th Florida auction.
Annual Florida Auctions With Major Four-Day Sale
A very low-hour Cat 325 excavator goes over the auction ramp at the 50th Anniversary of the Yoder & Frey Kissimmee auction.
Looking over the Cat excavators at Yoder & Frey’s 50th Annual Florida auction from Dirt Tech LLC in Colchester, Vt., (L-R) are Cameron Burnor, Chad Cole, Tim Cole and Dylan Fistare.
Steve and Ed Hulme, general contractors from Warsaw, N.Y., head out to look at the machines up for sale at Yoder & Frey’s 50th Florida sale.
Articulated trucks took center stage in the yard.
These Terex TA 6 dumpers would make a great addition to any fleet.
Bidding was fierce as equipment crossed the block, ready for new homes. If you were looking for excavators — full size or mini — Yoder & Frey had them.
This Barford SR165 heavy duty scalping screen was just one of many pieces of aggregate equipment that went up for bid at the Yoder & Frey 50th annual Florida auction.
