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Project Designers Get Creative On I-81

By Chuck MacDonald CEG CORRESPONDENT

When the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) began studying the numbers on I-81 in the Bristol area, the conclusion seemed obvious. With more than 50,000 vehicles traveling between exits 7 and 10, traffic

was backing up. Congestion relief was needed. Adding a third southbound lane was the obvious solution.

As VDOT’s design team dug into the information, they found that adding a third southbound lane would help alleviate that congestion and improve safety. As designers sketched out the project, they came to a happy discovery. By carv-

ing the new lane out of the median, the construction team also could add a third northbound lane for one mile at a reduced cost.

Gene Holley is the I-81 Corridor Improvement Program (CIP) coordinator of VDOT’s Bristol District and Dave Covington is the VDOT I-81 program delivery director.

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Powering Domestic EV Production

Energy Department Funding Will Bring Manufacturing Plants Online

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

In July, the Biden administration announced it would fund $1.7 billion for electric vehicle component production at 11 manufacturing plants across the country. In doing so, the fed made progress toward both ending the nation’s dependence on China for batteries and meeting its 2030 goal of making 50 percent of all new U.S. vehicle sales electric or hybrid models. Eight plants currently

or at-risk of closing

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8 N.Y. ANNOUNCES MAJOR RAIL BRIDGE PROJECT ACROSS HUDSON

Work is under way on a $634.8 million project to build a modern rail bridge, which will replace an early 20th century structure, and is located at the site of an even earlier Civil War-era passenger rail bridge spanning the Hudson River.

12 H.O. PENN MACHINERY TALKS CAT REBUILDS AT SUBWAY SERIES

Crosstown rivals, the New York Mets and Yankees played on June 26, 2024, through rain delays and thunderstorm warnings, but they were not the only ones bracing the storm with hopes of winning.

16 N.J., N.Y. CELEBRATE DEAL TO FULLY FUND HUDSON TUNNEL PROJECT

Officials from New Jersey and New York convened in Manhattan July 8 to celebrate a major funding agreement that finalizes a long-awaited cross-Hudson rail project that will double capacity.

22 SKANSKA JV LANDS CONTRACT FOR EAST RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT

Skanska, a global construction and development firm, and joint venture partner, E-J Electric Installation Co., announced it has been awarded a contract by Amtrak to lead the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project in New York.

22 LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS TRY LATEST EQUIPMENT AT EQUIP EXPO

Equip Exposition, held Oct. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, is where the newest outdoor power equipment and most innovative tools for landscape contractors can be explored and tested.

24 SCA RECEIVES GRANT TO REDUCE EMBODIED GREENHOUSE GASES

The Slag Cement Association announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected SCA to be a recipient of its grant aimed at reducing embodied greenhouse gas emissions for construction materials and products.

MONROE TRACTOR WELCOMES JOHN WILBER AS BRANCH MANAGER

John Wilber has joined Monroe Tractor’s Syracuse, N.Y., location as branch manager. Although he is new to the construction industry, Wilber brings extensive management and customer service skills.

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28 CHODKOWSKI JOINS BASCHMANN SERVICES AS SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Baschmann Services, in Elma, N.Y., announced that Kevin Chodkowski has joined its staff in the position of sales representative in northern Erie and Niagara counties of New York.

44 FAYAT ACQUIRES CONTROLLING INTEREST IN ASPHALT DRUM MIXERS

FAYAT has acquired a controlling interest in Asphalt Drum Mixers LLC (ADM), based in Huntertown, Ind., which manufactures asphalt plants and components for contractors and asphalt producers worldwide.

46 WOMEN OF ASPHALT LAUNCHES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Women of Asphalt (WofA) announced the launch of a new scholarship program in partnership with Caterpillar Inc., aimed at empowering women in the asphalt industry.

50 DYNAPAC WRAPPED PAVER TO SHINE A LIGHT ON

The construction industry, while often celebrated for its resilience and productivity, faces a silent crisis that demands urgent attention: suicide among its workforce. 68

JCB announced a special long-term partnership with multi-GRAMMY award winning musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joe Walsh and his veterans organization and annual benefit festival, VetsAid.

90 LBX CO., EMPLOYEES CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF LINK-BELT

The event featured various activities, including food, demonstrations, music and games. Employees reminisced about significant milestones in company history while looking toward future endeavors.

Each year, Alex Lyon & Son holds a customer appreciation event at the company’s headquarters in Bridgeport, N.Y., which also is the location for Jack Lyon’s home and family farm.

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N.Y. Announces Major Rail Bridge Project Across Hudson

In New York State, work has gotten under way on a $634.8 million project to build a modern Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge, which will replace an early 20th century structure, and is located at the site of an even earlier Civil Warera passenger rail bridge spanning the Hudson River between the cities of Albany and Rensselaer.

Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement July 12, adding that the new bridge is designed to provide a modern crossing that will improve service and reliability along New York State’s Empire Corridor and throughout the entire northeast.

In addition, Hochul said a separate $10 million contract will demolish the Central Warehouse, a blighted building in downtown Albany, pieces of which have fallen onto nearby rail tracks disrupting Amtrak service for thousands of New Yorkers.

The scope of the design-build project includes the replacement of the Livingston Avenue Bridge, as well as the addition of a movable two-track vertical lift railroad bridge over the Hudson River.

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“The Empire Corridor is a gateway to the U.S. economy, powering innovation and industry for businesses in New York State and beyond,” she said at the project’s site along the banks of the Hudson. “We’re making investments in two critical pieces of infrastructure to unlock the potential for further growth and to ensure this vital corridor will be strong for decades to come.”

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A new seven-span, lift-type bridge meeting 21st century standards for height, width, and speeds will be constructed just south of the existing bridge, according to state transportation officials. It also will be wider and designed to carry heavier freight train loads, in addition to two passenger trains at the same time. The structure will handle taller rail cars, allowing for more freight, and will more reliably accommodate marine traffic on the Hudson River.

As part of the work, a separated shareduse path will be created to provide a muchneeded river crossing for pedestrians and cyclists, allowing easy connections to the Albany Skyway, the Empire State Trail, the future Rensselaer Riverwalk — a portion of which is being constructed as part of this project — and other area attractions.

Hochul’s office noted that replacement of the bridge is being funded as part of the historic $33 billion, five-year New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Capital Plan and is a signature project exemplifying the governor’s commitment to investing in projects that reconnect communities, enhance quality of life, and foster growth and economic opportunity for all

The state transportation agency anticipates that the Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge project will be completed in the summer of 2028. The new span will be constructed alongside the existing structure before shifting train traffic to the new bridge upon its completion. The current rail structure across the Hudson will remain in use until that time, thus limiting disruptions before being removed.

“At long last, the time has finally come to replace the Livingston Avenue Bridge,” explained Marie Therese Dominguez, commissioner of the NYSDOT. “This new structure will provide a safer, more resilient, and more efficient crossing of the Hudson River for passenger and freight trains, which will improve service and reduce delays throughout the corridor. The bridge will also tie the communities along the Hudson River closer together and promote recreation and tourism by providing a direct pedestrian and bicyclist connection between the Albany-Rensselaer Station and the Albany Skyway and Empire State Trail.”

In addition to funding from the capital plan, NYSDOT also continues to seek federal competitive grant funding for the Livingston Avenue Bridge project under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

River Crossing Point Has Long History

The original structure over the Hudson River opened in 1865 and its piles were later used in the construction of the current Livingston Avenue Bridge in 1901.

The existing structure, owned by CSX and leased to Amtrak, is nearing the end of its serviceable life and does not meet current standards related to load, speed and height

clearance, Hochul noted. As a result, passenger and freight trains operating over the bridge are forced to abide by weight and speed restrictions. This also limits the types of carriages and freight that can traverse the span.

Its restrictions mean that the two-track bridge can be used only by one train at a time at maximum speeds of 15 mph, contributing to delays in the movement of freight and passengers throughout New York State.

The current daily service across the bridge includes 12 Amtrak passenger trains and roughly two to six freight trains — owned by Canadian Pacific Railway and CSX. The span is a critical link for passenger rail service as no detour is available without creating delays of more than two hours.

“Service to the Capital Region is a critical part of Amtrak’s network and the Livingston Avenue Bridge is the lynchpin connecting New York City and the Hudson Valley to the rest of the Empire State and beyond,” noted Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner. “Ridership on the Empire service is already some of the strongest in the country and thanks to the leadership of Gov. Hochul, NYSDOT, and the New York Congressional delegation, this new bridge will improve train travel in the region.”

Central Warehouse Demolition

Albany County will facilitate the safe demolition of the Central Warehouse, allowing the property to be developed in a way that benefits the community and boosts the economy, according to Hochul’s office.

The project is funded by the Restore New York Communities Initiative, which supports municipal revitalization efforts across the state, helping to remove blight, reinvigorate downtowns and generate economic

opportunity in communities statewide.

Administered by Empire State Development, the program is designed to help local governments revitalize their communities and encourage commercial investment, improve the local housing stock, put properties back on the tax rolls and increase the local tax base.

“This is tremendous news for the future of passenger rail in Upstate New York,” explained New York Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer, who also serves as the Senate’s majority leader. “For the continuation of nautical traffic along the Hudson River, and for the long dreamt of goal of a pedestrian crossing between Albany and Rensselaer. I additionally applaud Governor Hochul and the state government for stepping up to address the Central Warehouse eyesore, and I am pleased that Albany County has decided to use $3 million of the American Rescue Plan funding that I secured to help with the demolition as well. These two projects will benefit the Capital Region for generations to come.”

His fellow New Yorker in the U.S. House, Rep. Paul Tonko, D-20th District, said, “As a passionate advocate for train travel — who uses Amtrak nearly every week to travel between our district and D.C. — I believe that accessible, efficient train use across New York State is critical to renew our communities, create jobs, bolster our local economies, and take carbon-emitting vehicles off our strained highways.

“There is much more work to be done to drive investments in worthy transportations projects like this bridge rehabilitation and I pledge to keep working to ensure further transformational investments are delivered to better connect and serve our Capital Region communities.”

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said she believes the two major projects in her city will have a significant impact, noting that the state’s more than $600 million commitment to the Livingston Avenue Bridge replacement “will not only improve the function of the ninth-busiest train station in the nation but will also bolster recreation on our Hudson River through creation of a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly path, connecting Albany’s riverfront to our eastern neighbors.”

Sheehan and Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy each applauded Hochul pushing through the funding for the demolition of the Central Warehouse, which McCoy noted “will bring the space currently occupied by this hazardous building back to life.” 

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Crosstown rivals, the New York Mets and Yankees played on June 26, 2024, through rain delays and thunderstorm warnings, but they were not the only ones bracing the storm with hopes of winning. At Citi Field that night, 100 customers with H.O. Penn Machinery and Cat representatives watched from the stadium, including high-profile New York and Connecticut customers from a variety of industries, including heavy highway, utilities, quarry, waste management and large site excavation. Among those in attendance hailing from Connecticut were city of Stamford, Shawn’s Lawns, Grasso, Dom’s Landscaping, Sweeney Excavating, M. Rondano and Mather Corp.

While the Yankees struggled throughout the evening to gain traction against the Mets, big-league quarry and heavy highway guests of H.O. Penn Machinery learned more about how they could increase the value of their machines for a fraction of the cost.

Highlighting the Cat Certified Rebuild program, attending Caterpillar and H.O. Penn Machinery representatives presented getting machines like-new and forging a second life to existing machines. When it came to the overall reception of the presentation and the benefits it can offer H.O. Penn’s customers, Scott Sayre, product support sales manager, said, “This specific rebuild program boasts over 3,000 new parts in a certified powertrain rebuild, critical engineering updates, and overall product improvements. It is a sensible and economically advantageous approach to managing equipment and creating a second and third life for our customer’s assets. We take extraordinary pride in every rebuild designed specifically for our customer’s application and need.”

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Among the esteemed customers of H.O. Penn at Citi Field were Posillico, Inter Contracting Corp. and many members of municipalities seeking improvements to their machines and in turn, their communities. C.A.C. Industries, also in attendance, is currently undergoing a Cat Certified Rebuild

One Caterpillar representative in attendance, Greg Beek, senior support consultant, said, “Customers can be assured with the Cat Certified Rebuild Program that there is a consistent, high-quality rebuild requiring minimum standards,” he adds, “the offering of options is based on customer needs,

More than 100 customers attended the Cat Certified rebuild presentation led by Greg Beek and Tim Passoni of Caterpillar.

H.O. Penn Machinery customers and Cat representatives visited Citi Field during the “Subway Series” between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees.

(L-R): H.O. Penn Rebuild Specialist Mark Mitchell and PSSR’s Dave Gillen (N.Y.) and Phil Molloy (Conn.) were on-hand to spend time with their customers.

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N.J., N.Y. Celebrate Deal to Fully Fund Hudson Tunnel Project

Officials from New Jersey and New York convened in Manhattan July 8 to celebrate a major funding agreement that finalizes a long-awaited cross-Hudson rail project that will double capacity and boost the reliability of the plagued railway.

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) signed a full funding deal with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for $6.88 billion in federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) and closed on rail rehabilitation monies from the Build America Bureau totaling $4.06 billion to fund the local share of the project.

With these actions, GDC has secured the entire $16 billion commitment needed to complete the Hudson River rail tunnel. That total includes $12 billion from the federal government, the largest funding commitment to a rail transportation project in modern history.

The deal also wraps up a long fight to secure money for the multi-year project.

As a result, the signing ceremony served as a victory lap for the Gateway project’s advocates, who credited President Biden and his administration for the $6.88 billion grant that pushed the railway expansion to the “point of no return.”

“Today marks a significant milestone on the path to ensuring the success of our nation’s most vital infrastructure project,” said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. “Thanks to the leadership of our partners, both in Congress and across the Hudson, our federal government will be covering over 70 percent of the total cost of the Gateway Tunnel Project. As the main artery of our nation’s economy continues to be pushed to its limits, we are now one step closer to transforming the 100-year-old infrastructure under the Hudson River.

“New Jersey thanks the Biden-Harris Administration for delivering this critical investment so that our region’s transportation system will be able to support a new century of American leadership,” he continued.

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“Today marks a significant milestone on the path to ensuring the success of our nation’s most vital infrastructure project.”

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going through the Manhattan bulkhead under Hudson River Park, in addition to ordering the first of the tunnel boring equipment.

Later stages of the construction, which include a planned expansion of New York Penn Station, will make possible a four-track railway from Newark Penn Station to Manhattan.

“Please have some patience, this is not going to be overnight,” Murphy said during the July 8 event. “But when it finally hits, it will transform literally millions of lives, and I’m honored to be a part of that.”

ed to stabilize the stretch of troubled tracks. For instance, in recent weeks, NJ Transit commuters have faced repeated hours-long delays after Amtrak-managed railways suffered wiring issues.

“Today is a day of making investments, the biggest investment of taxpayers in a transportation project ever,” noted New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker. “This is a day of coming back to who we say we are, a nation that invests in itself so we can grow our nation, grow our economy and continue to lead the world.”

Full Construction to Last 16 Years

Construction on one part of the project, the new Portal North Bridge spanning the Hackensack River, started two years ago, and will replace the more than 100-year-old Portal Bridge that is a regular source of delays and congestion. It is slated for partial completion next year, the New Jersey Globe reported.

The HTP will eliminate one of the biggest risks of failure on the Northeast Corridor by building two additional tracks and rehabilitating the existing North River Tunnel, resulting in four modern tracks between New York and New Jersey. The new tunnel will be in service by 2035 and the full rehabilitation of the existing tunnel will be com-

plete by 2038.

Construction of the HTP itself started on both sides of the Hudson River last November. The project is expected to create 95,000 jobs and generate $19.6 billion in economic activity, according to a news release from Murphy’s office.

In the Garden State, the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project is building a new roadway bridge to allow for a connection to the new tunnel portal and an access point for the tunnel boring machines.

Work also is under way in Manhattan on the Hudson Yards Concrete Casing Section 3 (HYCC-3) Project that will preserve a rail right-of-way to link the new Hudson Tunnel to New York Penn Station.

The new agreement also enables GDC to move forward with heavy construction and tunnel boring activity. Crews will begin working in the coming weeks on the Hudson River Ground Stabilization (HRGS) Project, designed to stabilize the riverbed on the New York side of the Hudson River to enable the massive boring machines to excavate the new tunnel.

By the end of the year, GDC will have awarded contracts for more than $5 billion in construction activity, including contracts to build sections of the tunnel passing through the Palisades in New Jersey and

Tony Coscia, the chair of Amtrak’s Board of Directors and the vice chair of the Gateway Development Commission, said the project will more than double NJ Transit and Amtrak capacity from 450 trains per day to 900.

“The new Hudson River Tunnel will supercharge the rail connections across our region and to the nation, improving and expanding rail service in ways we’ve only been able to dream about in the past,” he said in a news release.

New Jersey, New York Officials to Finally Realize Their Dreams

Memories of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s cancellation of a prior rail project hung heavy over the recent proceedings as several speakers lauded the expansion but noted that it should have started years ago.

In 2010, Christie controversially pulled New Jersey out of the Access to the Region’s Core project, which started in 2009 and was slated for completion in 2018.

But at the agreement celebration, New Jersey officials thanked themselves, their counterparts from across the Hudson in New York, and President Biden for building the framework of the landmark project.

“The Gateway race was truly a marathon, with its twists, its turns, [and] its bumps,” said New York Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer. “But we laced up, we kept up the pace, and we made it.” 

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AMMANN ARX36-2: 51.2" WIDE DRUMS, KUBOTA POWER, EXCELLENT VISIBILITY, EXCELLENT SERVICEABILITY, +N4931..................................................................................................$56,387

ASV MODEL RT50: ALL WEATHER CAB WITH HEAT AND AC, SUSPENSION SEAT, 15” RUBBER TRACKS, 60” BUCKET WITH BOLT ON EDGE, UNIVERSAL SKID STEER COUPLER, YANMAR TURBO DIESEL ENGINE, BLOCK HEATER, ATTACHMENT CONTROL KIT, REAR VIEW CAMERA, APPROXIMATELY 168 HRS, UNIT# 4310............................................................CALL FOR PRICE

SIMEX PLC-24 24" WIDE COLD PLANER WITH REVERSIBLE DISCHARGE CONVEYOR: CUTTS UP TO 7" DEEP, 16 DEGREE TILT, 27-40GPM DISSCHARGE CONVEYOR HELPS LEAVE A CLEANER CUT, WINDROWS MATERIAL BEYOND THE CARRIER FOR EASIER CLEAN UP, UNIT# AT4540......

$25,400

2018 KOBELCO 230SRLC-5: SHORT RADIUS 56,400LB W/31.5" TRACK SHOES, TWO WAY AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS, HYDRAULIC COUPLER EXCELENT CONDITION APPROXIMATELY 1780 HOURS +N3592................................................................................................................

$132,900

2017 OKADA OSC200A CONCRETE PULVERIZER: VERY GOOD CONDITION, LOW HOURS FITS KOBELCO 200 CLASS EXCAVATORS, OR MACHINES WITH 80MM PINS, UNIT# AT3464.... $31,000

44” X 33’ FINE MATERIALS WASHER: IN STOCK & READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY, UNIT# AG1402....................................................................$94,500

AG1359, ANACONDA J12 JAW CRUSHER: IS AN AGGRESSIVE & POWERFUL MOBILE JAW CRUSHER. WITH THE PROVEN ABILITY OF THE UNIVERSAL CRUSHERS JAW CHAMBER 28" X 44" WITHIN AN INNOVATIVE ANACONDA TRACKED SOLUTION......................................$596,976 SCHIBECI MODEL ST1000 COLD PLANER/SOIL MIXER: 40” MILLING WIDTH, 9” MILLING & MIXING DEPTH. REQUIRES HIGH FLOW MINIMUM 33GPM. THREE LINE SYSTEM W/REMOTE. HYD. SIDE SHIFT & TILT,

BOMAG BW120SL-5: FOLDING ROPS, 47.2” WIDE DRUMS, 5511LBS. OPERATING WEIGHT, KUBOTA 24.8HP DIESEL, FRONT & REAR VIBRATORY, 4320 VPM, .020 IN AMPLITUDE, UNIT# N4538..$49,962

BOMAG BW120AD-5: FOLDING ROPS, 47.2” WIDE DRUMS, 6063LBS. OPERATING WEIGHT, KUBOTA 33HP DIESEL, FRONT & REAR VIBRATORY, 3780 VPM, .020 IN AMPLITUDE, UNIT# N4537....................................$56,000

Skanska JV Lands Contract for East River Tunnel Project

The forthcoming upgrades will greatly improve safety, reliability and modernize the 2.5-mi.-long tunnels connecting New York Penn Station and Sunnyside Yard.

“We are honored to partner with Amtrak on yet another vital transportation project New York City to rehabilitate the East River Tunnel,” said Michael Viggiano, executive vice president of Skanska’s East Coast Civil operations.

“In collaboration with E-J Electric Installation, we will work to reconstruct and modernize the tunnel infrastructure to achieve the highest measure of quality and safety and improve the travel experience for the thousands of commuters that pass through the tunnel on a daily basis.”

Skanska and joint venture partner E-J Electric Installation Co. has been awarded a contract by Amtrak to lead the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project in New York.

The project includes the rehabilitation of Line 1 and Line 2 of the East River Tunnels that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy, with the work on each consisting of the demolition of all tunnel components to the existing concrete tunnel liner, the repair of structural deficiencies of the tunnel concrete liner and reconstruction of the bench walls and duct banks.

The project additionally includes the implementation of new traction power and overhead contact systems, signals, lighting, communication and fire-life safety systems, and replacement of the ballasted track with a direct fixation rail system and drainage system improvements. There will be no

major service impacts to Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) or NJ Transit, all of which rely on this critically important tunnel.

Construction will commence in 2024 and is expected to conclude in 2027.

For more information, visit www.skanska.com. 

Landscape Contractors Try Latest Equipment at Equip Expo

Technology is transforming how managed landscapes are cared for.

Equip Exposition, held Oct. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, is where the newest outdoor power equipment and most innovative tools for landscape contractors can be explored and tested.

The award-winning and 5th largest trade show in the United States drew more than 27,000 contractors, dealers and manufacturers to the famed Derby City last year and has operated for 41 years.

“Robotic mowers, battery/electric outdoor power equipment, the latest utility type vehicles [UTVs], all terrain vehicles [ATVs], drones, and more will be available to take for a test drive to see if it works for you,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns the show.

In the 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, attendees can “get their hands dirty” by mowing, mulching, cutting, chopping, digging, driving and more with the latest equipment. Attendees also can go the UTV test track to get behind the wheel and try out the latest four-wheel workhorses.

Attendees can meet and talk with equipment manufacturers designing and producing outdoor power equipment, drones, landscaping software and inter-connected technology products that improve how landscaping contracting businesses are run and sell services.

Inside, attendees also can meet and talk with equipment manufacturers designing and producing outdoor power equipment, drones, landscaping software and inter-connected technology products that improve how landscaping contracting businesses are run and sell services.

Attendees can fly a drone in the Drone Zone in the West

Wing and work toward drone pilot certification while at the show.

The session “Battery Transitions: Incentives, Regulations, and Innovations,” on Thursday, Oct. 17, will showcase perspectives from landscapers, manufacturers and regulators on the latest in technology developments and how they are adapting to advances in the field.

Historically, Equip Expo helps landscape contractors stay in the loop on technology and ahead of their competitors.

“Equip Expo helps us keep up with the latest trends in the industry as it’s changing so much with new technology,” said Antonio Zeppa, co-owner of Zeppa’s Lawn Service.

His company has registered 36 people to attend the trade show this year. Their staff loves attending the show, he said, because they can try new equipment in the Outdoor Demo Yard. They often find new ideas to improve their business.

“There’s tons of stuff we have adopted from the show,” said Zeppa, who added he has purchased new equipment to make working on job sites more efficient and cost-effective for his company’s crews after seeing it at the expo.

“It’s really interesting to be at the forefront of it and not be behind,” said Zeppa.

One of the biggest changes they are making now is adopting more battery/electric equipment. Zeppa said they learned about how to manage this significant transition by attending Equip Expo.

All registrants who book their hotel in advance through Equip’s housing provider are entered to possibly win a free three-night stay during Equip. Learn more and see the sweepstakes’ official rules on the website. Hotels can be booked through Equip’s official housing provider, Louisville Tourism, on the Equip website.

For more information, visit www.EquipExposition.com.

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Hamm 3412P, 2012, 84” vibratory padfoot compactor, EROPS w/ heat & A/C, 1,200HMR .

$82,500

Cat 815F, 2006, EROPS cab, 12’4” S-Blade w/ tilt, new paint job, very good condition, 9,400 HMR . .$195,000

Hamm GRW-5 Pneumatic Roller, 1994, Deutz Diesel, ROPS Canopy, (9) Ea. 7.50-15C1 Tires

$15,500

(4) Cat 825C’s, 1981-1990, EROPS, S-blade w/tilt, all work ready

From $79,500

Rammax Walk Behind Rollers, over 25 in stock, lever & remote

$4,000 to $10,000 (8) Sheepsfoot, 48" and 60", double drum & single drum, tow type

$4,000 - $6,500

Volvo A40, 1998, 40 tons, 10991 hrs, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, 29 cy cap. sideboards, tailgate (currently off work), work ready

$127,500

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 395 hp, 6WD, A/C, 29.5R25, working everyday

$145,000

Volvo A40, 1996, 40 tons, 11,000 hrs, 6WD, 20.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 29 cy cap., 6/06 hitch rebuilt .$115,000

Volvo A40, 1995, 40 tons, 395 hp, 8WD, 29.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, tailgate, work ready

$115,000

Volvo A35C, 1998, 35 tons, 6WD, 26.5R25 tires, approx 7,000 hrs, good condition

$147,500

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5x25, A/C, P/S trans, working everyday on jobsites

$87,500

Broderson IC80-2E, 1997, 8.5 ton, 24’ boom, dual fuel, 10.00R15 tires, 3,400 hrs .

$21,500

Grove RT58C, 1981, down cab, 18 ton r.t., 70' boom anti-two block, GM dsl, clean

185’s, JD diesels

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(12) Allmand Light Plants, 2008-2010, diesel, s/a towtype, (4) MH lights, excellent

Cat 336EL, 2012, 33.5” TBG pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 6,700 HMR, work ready

$162,500

Volvo A35, 1995, 35 tons, 326 hp, 6WD, 26.5R25, A/C, P/S trans, 26 cy, working everyday on jobsites

$89,000

$224,500

Cat 336FL, 2015, 33.5” TBG Pads, Q/C, aux hyd, 4,300 HMR, work ready

Komatsu PC220LC-8 Longreach, 2011, Young Boom/Stick 60’ reach, 3,500 HMR

Volvo A30C, 1996, 30 tons, 11,000 hrs, 296 hp, 6WD, 23.5R25, 21 cy cap, A/C, P/S trans, works everyday

$179,000

$122,500

$72,500

Kobelco SK210LC, 2007, Q/C, aux hyd, 31.5” TBG Pads, 3,900 HMR

Cat D5NXL, 2006, 10’ PAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 22” Pads, 4,100 HMR

$82,000

$49,500

Cat 613C Water Wagon, 1994, 5000 gal drop tank, ROPS, spray heads

Cat 621F, 1996, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x2, very good condition

Cat 621E, 1989, Scraper, OROPS, 33.25x29, very nice CALL

Cat D6NLGP, 2008, VPAT Blade, Drawbar, 33” Pads, 9,900 HMR

$87,500

Cat D6NLGP, 2014, Foldable VPAT Blade, Paccar PA55 winch, 7,200 HMR

$142,500

100 Excavator, Loader, Specialized & Grapple Buckets in Stock -Call For Your Needs FORKS (8) IT28F/G Forks, Balderson qc, 48"-60" pallet style, excellent

$229,500

Komatsu D155AX-6, 2007, Sigma S-U Blade, 4-bbl Single Shank Ripper, 8,400 HMR

Cat D6TXW, 2013, 13’6” VPAT Blade, Carco 70APS winch, 28” pads, 7,300 HMR

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‘11 Cat D6T XL $97,500 Tag# CEG-03-8379, 10,318 hrs, PRICE DROP!

‘15 Hitachi ZX350LC-6N $62,500 Tag # CEG-05-7933, 8,492 hrs, 48” Geith gp bkt, Fleco man thumb

‘12 JD 310 SK $47,500 Tag# CEG-01-8752, 6,131 hrs, 4N1 loader bkt, EROPS ‘15 Cat 329FL LR $159,500 Tag# CEG-05-8484, 4,543 hrs, 60’ LR, 68” smooth edge clean out bkt ‘15 JD 85G $64,500 Tag# CEG-05-8702, 4,378 hrs, Reduced radius, hyd qc & thumb

JD 300D $69,500 Tag# CEG-11-8535, 11,591 hrs, EROPS, cold ac, PRICE DROP

SCA Receives Grant to Reduce Embodied Greenhouse Gases

The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected SCA to be a recipient of its grant aimed at reducing embodied greenhouse gas emissions for construction materials and products. The grant will support SCA in the shared project of improving the robustness of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) in the cement industry.

The project will be led by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) in partnership with the American Coal Ash Association (ACAA), Natural Pozzolan Association (NPA), and SCA. One of the goals of the project is to significantly boost the number of facility-specific EPDs — including those for slag cement producers.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with PCA, ACAA and NPA in producing more expansive EPDs for cementitious materials”, said Nick Brimley, marketing director of SCA. “The EPA’s funding will provide the

opportunity for SCA to show the sustainability benefits of utilizing slag cement as one of the strongest carbon reduction tools for the cement and concrete industry.”

Along with providing facility-specific EPDs, SCA plans on enhancing its industrywide Slag Cement EPD, Slag Cement Product Category Rule (PCR) and Life Cycle Assessment Calculator.

The project is one of more than 30 grants the EPA announced to support the development and verification of EPDs for construction materials and products.  (Logo courtesy of Slag Cement Association.)

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Monroe Tractor Welcomes John Wilber as Branch Manager of Syracuse Location

John Wilber has joined Monroe Tractor’s Syracuse, N.Y., location as branch manager.

Although he is new to the construction industry, Wilber brings extensive management and customer service skills. His previous role in corporate management and having owned his own franchise makes him a great choice for leading employees and supporting customers, according to the company.

Wilber looks forward to building strong customer and employee relationships while delivering industryleading customer service and being the true business partner of choice to Monroe Tractor’s Syracuse customers.

“I will continue the high standards that have set Monroe Tractor apart for the last 73 years and carry on the motto, we keep you working,” he said.

“We are excited John has joined our Syracuse team. His expertise in customer service, management skills and understanding of urgency will be a great asset to our team,” said Greg Downing, director of operations. 

Contractors Association of West Virginia Elects 2024 Officers; Names New President

James W. “Tripp” Dailey III, president of W. Harley Miller Contractors Inc., Martinsburg, W.Va., has been elected president of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV). He replaces Tim Spradling, president of Benchmark Construction Company Inc., Hurricane, W.Va., who will serve on the board of directors as immediate past president.

Serving with Dailey as officers for the coming year are:

• Mark Urso, president of Bear Contracting LLC, Bridgeport, W.Va., was elected senior vice president;

• Shannon Hapuarachy, vice president of SMH Construction Company Inc., Beckley, W.Va., was elected vice president;

• Derick Foster, president of Paramount Builders LLC, St. Albans, W.Va., was elected treasurer; and

Contractors Association of West Virginia photo 2024-25 President James W. “Tripp” Dailey with wife, Nikki, at the CAWV Annual Meeting held July 11-14 at The Greenbrier Resort.

• James Scott Pierson, project manager of Triton Construction Inc., St. Albans, W.Va., was elected secretary.

Courtney Persinger, president of Persinger & Associates Inc., Charleston, W.Va.; Jason Kitzmiller, president of ALL Construction Inc., Mt. Storm, W.Va.; and Brandon Duriez,

Kevin Chodkowski Joins Baschmann Services as Sales Representative

vice president of Snyder Environmental Services, Kearneysville, W.Va., were elected as members of the board of directors.

In addition, CAWV elected chairs of the four occupational divisions.

• Building Division Chairman: Matthew Bourne, vice president of March-Westin Company Inc., Morgantown, W.Va.;

• Highway/Heavy Division Chairman: Ryan Cocco, regional manager of Kokosing Construction Company Inc., Westerville, Ohio;

• Utilities Division Chairman: Rob LaFon, president of Famco Inc., Huntington, W.Va.;

• Associate Division Chair: Brant Moorhead, principal at The Rodeheaver Group P.C., Morgantown, W.Va.; and

• Associate Division Vice Chair: Marc Magro, vice president of Sales, Limestone and Asphalt Divisions at Greer Industries Inc., Morgantown, W.Va.

CAWV represents more than 500 businesses in the highway, utility and building contracting industry throughout West Virginia. 

Kevin Chodkowski

Baschmann Services, in Elma, N.Y., announced that Kevin Chodkowski has joined its staff in the position of sales representative in northern Erie and Niagara counties of New York.

In his role, Chodkowski will be contacting contractors, municipalities and aggregate producers offering the following brands sold through Baschmann Services:

• Kobelco

• Hitachi

• ASV

• Anaconda

• Carlton

• Fecon

• TCI Manufacturing

• Perkins engines

• McLanahan

• Felling trailers

Previous to joining Baschmann Services, Chodkowski served as a manufacturer’s representative for a roofing and siding products wholesaler.

“In my previous job function I put a heavy emphasis on building one-on-one customer relationships,” said Chodkowski. “Those relationships were critical to growing my customer base. It is evident to me that Baschmann Services and their entire staff share the same philosophy of the customer coming first.”

For more information, visit www.baschmann.com.  Baschmann Services photo

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John Wilber

Scale Models for Sale

Realistic Scale Models of

Vogele Super 1900-5i Tracked Paver, 1:50 scale - $185

Caterpillar D4 Vintage Cable Dozer, 1:16 scale - $235 Hamm H7i Pad Foot Compactor, 1:50 scale - $125

Hamm HC 119 Soil Compactor, 1:50 scale - $125

Caterpillar D9N Track-Type Tractor, 1:50 scale - $120

Barber Greene BG-245C Paver, 1:50 scale - $200

Caterpillar 988F Wheel Loader, 1:50 scale - $120

Caterpillar D6H Track-Type Tractor, 1:50 scale - $175

Caterpillar 615 Elevating Scraper, 1:50 scale - $75

Caterpillar 225 Crane w/clamshell Bucket, 1:50 scale - $75

Caterpillar 936 Wheel Loader, 1:50 scale - $75

Caterpillar 224 Wheel-Type Excavator, 1:50 scale - $85

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Caterpillar 12G Motor Grader, 1:50 scale - $75

Cole Landscaping Embraces Technology, Communication

Cole Landscaping is a large residential and commercial landscaping firm headquartered in Rowley, Mass., which serves the north shore region. The projects that it tackles for residential customers include property management; lawn care; plant health care; landscape design; hardscapes; outdoor kitchens; pool and water features; and irrigation.

For commercial customers it is primarily called upon to do landscape design and build; property maintenance; irrigation; and snow removal.

“We look at each customer as a lifelong commitment and relationship,” said Greg Cole, president of Cole Landscaping. “Our goal is to improve our customers’ quality of life as well as the value of their property. We help customers consider every detail of each project with the goal being not only to increase the value of their property, but to also make sure it can be easily maintained.”

Cole Landscaping has embraced technology and the company believes in taking advantage of any new products that can improve its customer service.

“From scheduling customers to managing our fleet using GPS, we rely on technology to be more efficient,” Cole said. “We do our landscape design using the latest software with 3-D models, which provide a realistic view of our proposed project. Our back office uses landscape specific management platforms that allow us to look at any project in real time as needed. We use a software called Aspire that tracks all key customer interactions and then integrates with Google tools and Outlook to help us manage tasks, appointments and e-mail correspondence. We are finding these technology tools to be critical to our future growth and the key to managing customer communication.

“We work closely with industry-related associations whom we find to be critical to staying on top of industry trends,” he added. “Beyond the relationship with associations, we maintain our competitive edge by attending seminars and trade shows across the country. We are constantly adapting new strategies and solutions to continue to grow and provide our clients with the service they deserve.”

According to Cole, the focus of his company’s 30year history has been servicing customers on the north shore and becoming experts on the various conditions and circumstances unique to each area.

“We pride ourselves on keeping open and continuous communication with each customer during the entirety of their project,” he said. “We pride ourselves on having same-day response to any questions or concerns a client may have and we are absolutely dedicated to sticking to the agreed upon time frame and budget.”

Employee training also is critical to being able to achieve its goals, along with meeting customers’ expectations.

“Our entire staff meets every week for a team meeting,” Cole said. “Part of each meeting is dedicated to safety and the balance to operational training, such as how to properly trim a hedge or how to

operate a skid steer. Safety is of the utmost concern to us. Our employees are family, and we want them to come home every day in the same condition that they left.”

Between the company’s longevity, product knowledge and the dedication of its employees, Cole Landscaping has

opportunities to get involved in many unique projects, including a recent pool project in Marblehead where the pool was being installed on a hillside with a 30-degree grade that had to be maintained.

The future is bright for Cole Landscaping. It has projected that by the end of the decade it will have 160 employees and it is currently looking to invest in a second facility to reduce windshield time.

Cole is quick to point out that his employees at times are only as good as the equipment they have access to complete a project. With that in mind, Cole Landscaping has made significant investments in its equipment fleet. The company has purchased six Toro Dingo TX track loaders with vertical lift loader arms, which gives each Dingo a 1,000-lb. capacity for loading and unloading. The vertical lift makes the machine very flexible and able to use attachments such as augers and vibratory hammers.

The JCB 270T compact track loader has a side door entrance, which dramatically improves safety and ease of entering and exiting the cab.

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A JCB 417 wheel loader is Cole Landscaping’s primary tool for loading materials.

Greg Cole (L), president, Cole Landscaping, with his Alta Equipment representative, Ryan Sears.

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Cat Debuts VisionLink for PM600, PM800 Series Cold Planers

An online web platform, VisionLink Productivity for cold planers delivers near real-time machine and jobsite data designed to improve the contractor’s productivity.

Available for Cat PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822 and PM825 cold planers, VisionLink Productivity gathers, analyzes and summarizes detailed data such as time spent waiting for trucks, cutting and travel at the jobsite as well as distance cut, fuel burn, location and cycle mapping.

This gives contractors insights into jobsite productivity and equipment utilization.

VisionLink Productivity segments data into easy-to-navigate dashboards, providing multiple ways to view more detailed data and key product indicators (KPIs). Contractors can quickly track the hours and distance milled each day and visualize excess travel, slow milling speeds and stoppage.

Eliminating manual data gathering, detailed reports are available in PDF, Excel and CVS formats and can be scheduled for email inbox delivery.

This powerful reporting technology enables contractors to measure performance of cycle segments; track and eliminate unnecessary fuel consumption; and compare operations between shifts, machines and projects. Allowing for the identification and reduction of unnecessary waiting, companies can achieve longer, more productive milling cycles, improve estimating for future projects, and

optimize profitability by increasing efficiency and reducing costs, according to the manufacturer.

A cloud-based platform, VisionLink Productivity gathers and summarizes machine telematics and jobsite data from all equipment at the job site, regardless of the brand, and can be accessed anywhere via a mobile, tablet or desktop device. Fleets with mixed OEM equipment brands can all be incorporated into VisionLink Productivity.

For more information, visit www.cat.com. 

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Cat PM822 cold planer

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Cat PM820 cold planer

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39 Jersey Street West Babylon, NY 11704

631/643-2605 www.allislandequipment.com

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1275 Bloomfield Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004

973/227-2221

800/321-8080

118 St. Nicholas Ave. S. Plainfield, NJ 07080

908/753-8080

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609/267-2020

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603/644-8787 ambroseequipment.com

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1001 Lehigh Station Road Henrietta, NY 14467

585/334-3867 5035 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225 716/681-7100 monroetractor.com

30 Barnes Ind. Pk. Rd. Wallingford, CT 06492 203/265-6781

17 Eagle Road Danbury, CT 06810 203/775-1203

80 Pratt Rd. Plainfield, CT 06374

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3 Industry Drive Waterford, NY 12188 518/357-2200

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6018 Drott Drive East Syracuse, NY 13057 800/368-6455

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8192 Euclid Court Manassas Park, VA 20111 703/330-5579

20332 Leitersburg Pike Hagerstown, MD 21742 301/733-7414

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FAYAT Acquires Controlling Interest in Asphalt Drum Mixers

Through the acquisition of ADM, FAYAT further strengthens its strategic position in the road construction and maintenance equipment segment.

ADM is joining the FAYAT Mixing Plants business unit, which includes the brands ERMONT, a worldwide leader in continuous mixing plants, and MARINI a worldwide leader in batch mixing plants. The acquisition of ADM allows FAYAT to expand its strategic position in North America, by leveraging synergies with the following brands already present in the asphalt business: BOMAG, DYNAPAC and SECMAIR.

Being a family-owned business with decades of experience in the road construction and maintenance equipment business, the FAYAT Group will provide ADM with the backing to be a growing and long-term dependable partner for its customers, the company said.

Moreover, to ensure continuity and an effective transition, the Boyd-Devine family will remain as a minority owner and Mike Devine remains as president of ADM, a position he has served since 2004.

Under the FAYAT umbrella of companies, ADM will operate as an autonomous manu-

facturer continuing to market its products under the brand ADM. ADM also will continue to provide its customers with long-lasting solutions to meet the custom requirements of every job, from planning to production to service after the sale.

In the development of future technologies, ADM will collaborate with other companies within the FAYAT Group to offer customers the best solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

“This acquisition is a great opportunity for the FAYAT Group and its customers, as ADM is a key player in the road construction equipment market in North America, with a highly recognized brand,” said Jean-Claude Fayat, president of the FAYAT Group.

“ADM has an excellent strategic place in our group, and we plan to grow and expand its presence and product offering. We will leverage its expertise and technologies together with our existing portfolio to continuously develop equipment that closely addresses our customers’ needs.”

“We are very happy to join the FAYAT family and have already seen many opportunities to grow ADM and to offer more and better solutions to our customers,” said Mike Devine, president of ADM. “We look forward to a long-lasting partnership with the FAYAT Group.”

For more information, visit https://fayat.com/en and www.admasphaltplants.com. 

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2021 Rosco Trupac 915 pneumatic roller, 9 wheels, Cummins dsl eng, water system, tires 85%, 155 hrs$42,000

2011 Rosco SPRH-H chip spreader, 10 ft spread hopper, 2WD, computerized, folding rear hopper, Cat dsl eng - $93,000

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(L-R) are Rob Meckler, general manager FAYAT North America Road Division; Victoria Boyd-Devine, partner of ADM; Mike Devine, president of ADM; and Jamie Roush, president of Dynapac.

Women of Asphalt Launches Scholarship Program in Conjunction With Caterpillar

Women of Asphalt (WofA) announced the launch of a new scholarship program in partnership with Caterpillar Inc., aimed at empowering women in the asphalt industry.

This initiative aligns with WofA’s mission to increase awareness of career opportunities, elevate knowledge through education and research, and provide a supportive community for women in the asphalt industry.

About the Scholarship

The Women of Asphalt Scholarship Program offers recipients the unique opportunity to attend the Caterpillar Paving Operations Training, scheduled for the week of Nov. 18, 2024. This comprehensive training program is designed to enhance participants’ skills and knowledge in paving operations, providing them with valuable insights and hands-on experience.

actively engaged in furthering their skills and knowledge in this field.

Eligibility, Application Process

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Currently employed in the asphalt industry

• Seeking employment in the asphalt industry

• Actively engaged in furthering their skills and knowledge in the asphalt industry

The application process requires detailed information about the applicant’s background, including employment history, education status and participation in relevant clubs or organizations. Applicants also must submit an essay explaining why they are a good candidate for the award, highlighting their career aspirations and any relevant experiences.

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The scholarship covers the full cost of the weeklong course and includes travel expenses up to $2,000, with the total value of the scholarship exceeding $6,000. This is an excellent opportunity for women who are currently employed in the asphalt industry, seeking employment, or

All applications must be submitted by Aug. 1, 2024. The Women of Asphalt Awareness Committee will review all applications and announce the award winners via email.

(Logo courtesy of Women of Asphalt.) 

Kasi Infrared Introduces Its New Patriot Patching System to Help Restore Asphalt

Kasi Infrared, a pioneer in innovative asphalt restoration solutions, presented the Patriot Infrared System at World of Asphalt 2024.

This truck-mounted, self-contained infrared restoration system is poised to transform the way asphalt repairs are performed, offering unmatched efficiency, convenience and sustainability, the manufacturer said.

The Kasi Patriot integrates multiple functions onto a single chassis, streamlining the asphalt restoration process. Featuring a 48 sq. ft. infrared pavement heater, a 3 or 5-ton capacity asphalt reclaimer, ample tool storage, compactor compartment and a dumping waste bin, the Patriot provides a comprehensive solution for asphalt restoration needs.

Hydraulic controls ensure ease of operation, empowering a two-person crew to execute top-quality asphalt restorations with precision and efficiency.

“At Kasi Infrared, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of asphalt

restoration technology,” said Daniel Martin, marketing manager at Kasi Infrared. “The Patriot Infrared System represents the culmination of our dedication to innovation, design excellence and superior workmanship. By integrating advanced features and functionality, the Patriot delivers unparalleled performance, durability, and ease of use.”

The Infrared Process employed by

the Patriot System offers numerous advantages over conventional repair methods. With repair times as short as 25 minutes, minimal disruption to traffic is ensured, enhancing safety and efficiency on roadways. Additionally, the Patriot’s all-in-one design reduces the need for multiple pieces of equipment, streamlining operations and saving valuable resources. Its ability to prevent cold joints ensures long-lasting repairs that resist future deterioration, while its environmentally friendly approach recycles existing asphalt and minimizes waste, contributing to sustainability efforts, according to the manufacturer.

“By choosing the Kasi Patriot, road maintenance professionals can enjoy faster repair times, reduced equipment requirements, lower material consumption, decreased manpower needs and a more environmentally friendly approach to asphalt restoration,” added Martin.

For more information, visit www.kasiinfrared.com. 

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Dynapac Wrapped D30W Shines Light On Suicide in Industry

The construction industry, while often celebrated for its resilience and productivity, faces a silent crisis that demands urgent attention: suicide among its workforce. It’s crucial to shine a light on this pressing issue and mobilize efforts to support those in need within the construction sector.

“Supporting suicide prevention efforts in the construction industry isn’t just about saving lives; it’s about recognizing the inherent dignity and value of every individual within our workforce,” said Jamie Roush, president and general manager of Dynapac.

“By fostering a customer of empathy, support, and understanding, we not only protect the mental health and well-being of our workers but also strengthen the foundation upon which our industry thrives.”

At World of Asphalt, Dynapac addressed the silent crisis and shined a light on suicide in the construction industry

way paver, bringing awareness to the support systems for construction workers navigating mental health challenges.

Dynapac has a longstanding relationship with Dr. Vince Hafeli, signing the Suicide in Construction Awareness Proclamation at the Florida Transportation Builders’ Association on Feb. 7, 2023. Since then, Hafeli has spoken at Dynapac company events, and when presented with the idea of

a special wrapped machine, both parties were all in.

At this World of Asphalt, Dynapac addressed the silent crisis and shined a light on suicide in the construction industry with a D30W highway paver, bringing awareness to the support systems for construction workers navigating mental health chal-

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lenges. Dynapac also raised funds for the cause with an interactive experience that will allow attendees to take the #NotToday pledge by having their photo taken by the display.

“As we unite in solidarity, let us reaffirm our commitment to prioritizing mental health, breaking down barriers to care, and

ensuring that no construction worker suffers in silence. Together, we can build a brighter and healthier future for all those who contribute to the fabric of our communities,” the company said.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. 

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Construction Boom Leads to Evolution of Backhoe Loader

By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

The backhoe loader is one of the most common pieces of construction equipment. In essence, it is a tractor-like vehicle with a bucket mounted on one side and a small, hydraulic digger (backhoe) on the opposing side. The arm is connected to a boom and secured with a king post, which allows the boom to pivot 180 to 200 degrees.

Its versatility enables it to perform many tasks in almost any terrain. The backhoe loader is commonly used on projects to dig trenches for cable lines, pipes and utility lines. Other uses include demolition of small structures, landscaping, digging holes, breaking asphalt and transporting some construction materials.

In 1835, the steam-powered dipper shovel was created and used to dig through hard soil and rocks in mines. It would then load the excavated material onto railroad cars. Since the dipper shovel was rail-mounted, it was able to be moved easily from location to location. It had a short boom with a shovel and a bucket, used for digging.

Over time, modifications were made and tires or tracks were added to suit whatever job the dipper shovel was needed for. As the invention of gasoline-powered engines became mainstream, the dipper shovel was modified even further.

The modern backhoe loader has a similar history in both the United States and the United Kingdom. In 1945, following World War II, construction projects skyrocketed in both countries. It was common for builders to use tractors with various attachments, but with the housing boom, there was a call for equipment to be made more efficient and able to accommodate the types of attachments needed for the job.

In 1947, the first all-hydraulic backhoe swing frame was developed by Vaino J. Holopainen and Roy Handy of the Wain-Roy corporation of Hubbardston, Mass. The swing frame allowed the digging arm to swing to the side and dump

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In 1835, the steam-powered dipper shovel was created and used to dig through hard soil and rocks in mines.

the contents of the bucket. It was mounted to a Ford model 8N tractor. In 1948, the first units were sold to the Connecticut Light and Power Company for $705. Wain-Roy sold approximately 7,000 units between 1948 and 1957, mostly through Ford dealers.

Joseph Cyril Bamford started his business — J.C. Bamford Ltd. — in 1945 in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England. JCB Inc., as it is known today, began by creating two, then four-wheel trailers. In 1948, he created a hydraulic front loader, designed to bolt to a Fordson “Major” tractor, thus creating the Major loader.

By 1953, JCB launched what the world now knows as the backhoe loader by fitting both the hydraulic backhoe and the loader

see BACKHOE page 62

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The Cat diesel D3 TTT works on a construction site in 1980.

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to the same tractor. Due to its popularity, the machine is still known as a “JCB” in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Wain-Roy created the first reversible seat and then in 1954, filed a patent for the first individually-controlled outriggers. The outriggers are used to stabilize the machine and keep the weight balanced so it does not tip over. In 1957, Elton Long, an engineer at Case Construction Equipment, was given the task to develop an integrated loader/backhoe following the company’s acquisition of American Tractor Corporation. By early spring, Case introduced the first machine made and warranted by one company.

Also in 1957, JCB launched the first dedicated backhoe loader, with both the loader and the backhoe permanently attached to the chassis. This makes the machine more stable, rather than simply being attachments for tractors. This model, known as the Hydra-Digga, also provided a comfortable cab for the operator. Case improved upon its design by introducing the first diesel-powered loader/backhoe in 1959, and in 1963, the 530 Construction King was available with power loader linkage and two-cylinder, double-acting swing system with hydraulic cushion.

An American company — Hy-Dynamic — brought the Dynahoe Model A to market in 1959. This machine was the second purpose-built backhoe loader and was intended for heavy excavation jobs. It offered a 14,000 lb. (6,350 kg) operating weight; 14 ft. (4.3 m) dig depth; and was powered by a 65 hp Continental flat-head “Red Seal” 6-cylinder gas engine. In 1961, the Dynahoe was available with a Diesel 353 engine and by 1964 the gasoline engine was phased out entirely.

In the 1960s, the first JCB unit was introduced to the American market. The JCB 4C was a powerful machine with the capability of digging through rock. In 1966, the company launched the larger, heavier 3D backhoe loader. This piece was able to rotate 360 degrees.

Case also made continuing improvements, including buckets up to 38 in. (96.5 cm); self-leveling buckets; and an improved swing mechanism. In 1967, the company intro-

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JCB’s ‘Dancing Diggers’ perform all over the world.

duced the first extendible boom, allowing the backhoe to have greater reach. In the ensuing decades, various companies have used the latest technology to upgrade backhoe loaders. Today’s machines are built for efficiency and incorporate a wide selection of standard and optional features including more efficient engines; power steering; heated/air conditioned cabs with noise control; vibration control; computerized controls; and ergonomic seating.

Backhoe loaders come in many different sizes, including compact models for jobs requiring work in a tighter space.

Attachments add to the productivity of the machine and

are easily mounted using a quick coupler (quick-attach) mounting system. The variety of attachments include different size buckets; rakes; pallet forks; hydraulic hammers; shovels, snow plows; stump grinders; and grapples.  (Sources for this article include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backhoe_loader; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backhoe; http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Backhoe.html; https://everythingbackhoes.wordpress.com/history-of-backhoes/; http://jcbna.com/; and http://www.colemanequip.com/CaseBackhoeHistory.asp.)

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This 1960 advertisement shows the versatility of the JCB 4 backhoe loader.

BACKHOE from page 60

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Komatsu Plans to Increase Its Sales, Service Capacity With New Facility

Stemming from its deep commitment to the area, Komatsu announced a significant greenfield expansion in Mesa, Ariz.

The expansion is centered on advancing sales and service capacity and will roughly triple the square footage dedicated to serving existing and new customers in the area.

“We conducted an extensive search to best meet our growth needs and are proud that we will continue calling Mesa home,” said Danny Murtagh, vice president of parts distribution at Komatsu. “Between our highly skilled workforce, existing partnerships in the area, and the projected economic outlook in the region, it is exciting to announce this expansion.”

Komatsu rendering The new facility, scheduled for completion in the spring of 2026, will be approximately 225,000 sq. ft., a significant increase from the current 75,000-sq.-ft. facility.

The new facility, scheduled for completion in the spring of 2026, will be approximately 225,000 sq. ft., a significant increase from the current 75,000-sq.-ft. facility. The site of the new facility is conveniently located close to the airport in southeast Mesa.

The expansion will promote the creation of both shortterm construction jobs and long-term jobs with Komatsu. In the first few years of operation, up to 100 additional jobs are

estimated to be created as a result of the expansion. The expanded sales and service facility represents a multi-million dollar strategic investment and underscores Komatsu’s commitment to the local economy and a positive outlook for economic growth in the region.

For more information, visit www.komatsu.com. 

Newest Cat Grading Beams Deliver High Productivity Material Grading

New Cat grading beams for Cat tiltrotators allow contractors to take on dynamic and efficient grading and compaction work using excavators.

Pairing with Cat tiltrotators enables 360-degree bidirectional and 40-degree left-and-right rotation of the grading beam to increase attachment versatility. The grading beams’ mechanically adjustable roller — 0.40 in. below frame to 0.79 in. above — flexibly tailors the desired level of compaction based on material type. Preventing material from sticking to the roller, the adjustable roller scraper allows the attachment to be used with clay, silt and other sticky materials.

Available in five widths from 49 to 118 in., Cat grading beams quickly tackle a range of applications from grading sidewalks to larger site prep applications. The design’s large top opening with solid extended sides and side plates allow the beam to spread, compact, and grade materials quickly and effectively.

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Compatible with Cat Grade technology via the Cat tiltrotator attachment, contractors can grade to plan using Cat grading beams, improving accuracy and saving time. Available tool recognition automatically confirms the identity of the attachment to ensure all settings — pressure, flow and dimensions — are correct, allowing operators to quickly get to work.

Standard Cat PL161 attachment technology provides simple attachment tracking across all work sites, reducing the chance of a lost grading beam and assisting with maintenance and replacement. The PL161 integrates into VisionLink for fleet management from a single mobile device.

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JCB Pledges $250,000 to Help Support Joe Walsh’s VetsAid Charity Organization

Alice Bamford and her family

JCB announced a special long-term partnership with multi-GRAMMY award winning musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joe Walsh and his national 501(c)3 nonprofit veterans organization and annual benefit festival, VetsAid. The partnership will raise awareness and funds for U.S. veterans through the power of rock and the transformative process of rebuilding.

JCB, one of the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturers of construction and agricultural equipment, often deploys its machines in war-torn regions, playing a crucial role in the rebuilding process after conflicts. Recognizing their shared values and goals, Alice Bamford and Ann Eysenring of the JCB family company, reached out to their friends Joe and Marjorie Walsh and devised a partnership to generate additional valuable funds for American veterans who have served their country with dignity, compassion and honor.

Joe and Marjorie Walsh

The creative partnership kicked off with the official premiere of “Dig It” — an original song by Joe Walsh, debuting in London on July 13th during Monster Jam. This powerful anthem, also featuring Walsh’s brother-in-law Ringo Starr on drums, will be the soundtrack for JCB’s DIGatron and serve as an uplifting call-to-action to support the vital mission of VetsAid.

Inspired by Bamford and Eysenring’s eight-year-old son Otis, a monster truck enthusiast himself, Walsh sought to capture the excitement of a child and the raw energy of monster truck action in his composition.

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Additionally, JCB has pledged $250,000 to VetsAid to kick-off the partnership. Next up, supporters also can look out for limited-edition merchandise, a special JCB DIGatron toy and even a limited edition JCB machine, with a percentage of sales benefiting the non-profit organization.

“It is absolutely amazing to be working with Joe Walsh to raise further awareness for U.S. veterans,” said Bamford. “This is a legacy project between two families which will help give veterans and their families in the U.S. a better future, and offer them the care and support they deserve, which is something very close to all our hearts.”

Veterans and their families have always been important to Walsh, a Gold Star son himself who lost his father, Robert Newton Fidler, a U.S. Army Air Corps flight instructor for the first American operational jetpowered aircraft, while he was on active duty over Okinawa when Walsh was only 20 months old.

“VetsAid isn’t just about raising money and awareness for America’s veterans and their families,” Walsh said. “It’s also about finding common ground amongst music-lovers of all backgrounds and coming together to build and rebuild communities around a shared love of country. It’s a privilege for us at VetsAid to expand upon this vision with Alice and Ann, and our friends at JCB, and to keep the party going with this kick-ass new song and exciting partnership.”

For more information, visit www.jcb.com and www.vetsaid.org. 

(Photos courtesy of JCB.)

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Crews Add New North, Southbound Lanes Along I-81

from page 1

Covington is responsible for CIP projects along the entire 325-mi. swath of I-81 that runs from the state’s northern border to its southwest corner. Before the Bristol-area widening, Covington’s team took on several smaller projects including interchange ramp extensions and operational improvements.

“Three truck climbing lane projects — one completed near Seven Mile Ford and two under construction near Chilhowie — will provide passenger vehicles a safer area to pass slower moving trucks along the mountainous terrain,” said Covington. “VDOT also constructed additional digital message signs along the corridor. These digital message signs help alert drivers to upcoming traffic conditions and help them be prepared.”

VDOT also developed a corridor-wide transportation management plan guidance document to help standardize how project work zones are designed. Covington said this makes drivers feel more comfortable when encountering multiple work zones along the corridor, enhancing safety.

Crashes along I-81 in this area were a concern. The job of adding the lanes will last until 2025 and will cost approximately $40 million.

“Building the new lanes in the median created challenges,” said Holley. “Especially with vehicles entering and exiting into the traffic to deliver material. But getting the extra northbound lane included for minimal cost was a huge win.”

Bridge Construction

Another challenge for the builders was reconstructing the southbound I-81 bridge over Old Dominion Road.

“The bridge was small but complex to widen,” said Holley. “Building a precast structure solved some of the issues and provided a faster construction time. We also added a temporary traffic signal at Old Dominion Road to help provide access and maintain safety.”

The fabricator was just two miles away. Using the precast bridge enabled the construction team to preserve access to a subdivision during construction. Residents have been able to get in and out via singlelane access. The new bridge will be approximately 22 ft. wider than the old one and will better accommodate three southbound travel lanes.

Crossroads Bridge of Rural Retreat, Va., is building the bridge while W-L Construction and Paving of Chilhowie, Va., is the general contractor for the job.

Workers from the W-L team had to dig out approximately 36 in. of material before beginning to build the new lanes. The project will require approximately 55,000 tons of dirt and clay to be removed then filled with at least 12 in. of stone and dense-graded aggregate. The new lanes will be 14 in. thick and built with 42,000 tons of asphalt.

The project will require approximately 55,000 tons of dirt and clay to be removed then filled with at least 12 in. of stone and dense-graded aggregate.

The asphalt will be produced at W-L’s plant, located just 10 miles from the construction site with the aggregate arriving from quarries approximately 10 miles away.

“We always try to use recycled asphalt when we can,” said Jess Norman, project director of W-L Construction. “What we mill off a road we can use in the new pavement. We were given the approval to use between 20 and 25 percent recycled asphalt on this project.”

Adding Sound Wall

The construction team also will build nearly 2,000 linear ft. of sound wall on both the north and southbound lanes. The panels will be concrete and be built on the outside shoulder to shield residents from the freeway noise.

The construction team is required to maintain two lanes of traffic during regular hours. Workers will tighten traffic to one lane during certain periods of night-time paving. This

will be required as the I-81 bridge over Old Dominion Road is being rebuilt while accommodating active traffic.

Although building the new lanes in the median has resulted in some cost savings, the process has required ingenuity in both design and construction.

“The team will pave all the way to the concrete median barrier wall, which will separate the northbound and southbound traffic,” said Norman. “We will still have room for a 10-foot shoulder for each lane.”

The tight spaces led the construction team to bring in a barrier wall drilling machine. The equipment rests on top of the barrier wall and drills holes through the wall and into the pavement structure. The device securely pins the walls into place, a procedure that used to be done largely by hand.

In addition to being a permanent barrier wall, the structure will serve as part of the storm drain system. Water will drain through inlets in the wall into a system of pipes underneath the highway and into stormwater drains. The W-L team is building two new stormwater management basins as part of the project.

The construction team plans to complete some of the lanes by the end of this year, with the entire project slated to be finished by the end of 2025. This is a good fit with VDOT’s plan to continue to upgrade the I-81 corridor easing congestion and improving safety.  CEG

(All photos courtesy of Virginia DOT.)

VDOT planners hope that the work of contractors will ease congestion and enhance safety on I-81 in the Bristol area.

Workers from the W-L Construction & Paving team had to dig out approximately 36 in. of material before beginning to build the new lanes.

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H.O. Penn Machinery Invites Customers to Game at Citi Field

budget, utilization, application, hours, asset ownership plans, etc.”

Megan Gibbons, Cat aftermarket services representative, said, “While I’ve witnessed H.O. Penn putting their customers first day in and day out, it was a joy to see their team invest such special time, effort, and care into curating a fantastic customer event that not only demonstrates their appreciation for their customers, but also invites them into a continued, deeper partnership as dealer and customer.”

On overall value to their Caterpillar customers, Tim Passoni, Cat sales support manager, said about the rebuild program, “It was an honor to spend an evening engaging with customers about their business needs and discussing how H.O. Penn can ensure they don’t let the extra value that was built into their equipment go to waste. The H.O. Penn team will assess each customer’s specific situation and provide expert advice on how to best take advantage of the Cat Certified Rebuild Program.”

Alongside Caterpillar and H.O. Penn’s customers was H.O. Penn’s support lineup. Cheering on their favorite team in the game were parts and service representatives and managers with product support management staff. They might have chosen different sides regarding the N.Y. team rivalry, yet their unified vision for the benefit of the Cat Certified Rebuild program for their cus-

tomers remains clear.

Mike Hattar, director of marketing, said,

“Our sixth event in 12 years, these baseball outings have become somewhat of a tradition for H.O. Penn and our loyal customer base. It is a wonderful opportunity to extend our appreciation while sharing successes within the Cat Certified Rebuild space. H.O. Penn has completed more than

800 rebuilds in the past 12 years and we continue to add new models and first time rebuild customers to our immensely successful rebuild program. This year, we are proud to deliver to CAC Industries, a first of its kind, Cat 450F backhoe loader rebuild, truly an innovative addition to the rebuild product lineup!

Other customers hailing from N.Y. included Interstate Waste Services, Waste Connections, Action Carting, Cooper Tank, Tilcon, Butler Construction, 110 Sand and Gravel, town of Brookhaven Waste, town of Islip, Kelco Construction Inc., Grace Industries and others.

“On behalf of H.O. Penn Machinery Company and Caterpillar Inc., we would like to thank all our customers for making our Cat Certified Rebuild event at Citi Field an enormous success, said Lisa Katz, general parts manager. “It’s always a tremendous pleasure spending the evening with our customers and sharing memorable moments together.”



(All

pictures courtesy of H.O. Penn.)

GAME from page 12

A pre-game reception was enjoyed by all.

(L-R): Enjoying the moment are Anthony Rangel and Jon Ling of CAC Industries, both from Long Island City, and their NYC PSSR, Chris Donde.

(L-R) Matthew Sachs, Tyler Criscuola and Howard Sachs, principal, all of Cherry Hill Construction, were cheering on their team.

Interstate Waste Services’ Bruce Ruopp (L) and Bill Aduleit taking in the experience.

(L-R): On-hand representing Caterpillar and H.O. Penn are Greg Beek, Tim Passoni and Scott Sayer.

(L-R) Enjoying the game are JR Rahman of Waste Connections and Ray Kvedaras of Cooper Tank. Kvedaras brought a guest to the game, as well.

Interstate Waste Services’ Dominick Ferrara (L) and Brian Malinari enjoying the game.

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Cole Landscaping’s JCB 55Z-1 compact zero tail swing excavator has proven to be a very useful tool, even more so with the addition of a thumb.

COLE from page 32

“We love our fleet of Dingo machines and use them for many applications, from pulling pipes to loading and unloading trucks,” he said. “We typically have one Dingo machine at each project that we are working on.”

Relationship building and reliability is the key to the company’s growth Cole said his company looks to receive the same from its vendors.

“Alta Equipment, who sold us the Dingo machines, gives us great customer service. Ryan Sears, our sales representative with Alta, understands the work that we do and does everything possible to keep our fleet up and running. But, with the Dingo machines we typically do not need any support. I would highly recommend that anyone in our business own these machines.”

Another machine that Cole Landscaping has purchased from Alta Equipment is a JCB 270T compact track loader.

“About two years ago, I knew we were going to be hit with a blizzard. With just one day’s notice, I called Ryan [Sears] and he showed up with a JCB 270T, a 74 hp compact track loader with a 2,700-pound load capacity. It was exactly what we needed.

“On short notice, he provided us with a compact track loader that perfectly met our needs. We use it constantly for snow all winter and we use it to load materials throughout the year. The machine is great. It’s easy to get in and out of, gives us great visibility thanks to the single arm boom and great ground speed.

“The single arm boom is very important to us from a safety standpoint,” he added. “The loader boom allows for a side door entrance, which means no more climbing over the boom to get into the cab, a great safety innovation. Besides providing a safer

environment for our operators, the machine is very stable and very strong.”

Another machine in the Cole Landscaping fleet is a JCB 417-wheel loader, a 2-yd. loader with a 125 hp engine. Cole Landscaping relies on this loader to fill its salters and help with the snow removal needs. One of the key features of the JCB 417 is its quiet motor operation.

“We live in a decibel restricted area,” Cole said. “We cannot have a machine that operates at over 100 decibels. The JCB 417 meets those decibel requirements.”

The most recent JCB purchase from Alta Equipment is a JCB 55Z-1 compact zero tail swing excavator with an operating weight of 12,000 lbs.

“Once again Alta Equipment delivered an awesome machine to us. It has tremendous digging and lift capacity and with the addition of a thumb it has become a very flexible tool for us.”

When asked why Alta Equipment is Cole Landscaping’s equipment supplier of choice, Cole said, “All of the machines are reliable and that’s important. But it’s really the performance of our sales rep that puts it over the top for us. I have his cell number and I am encouraged to call him day or night and, believe me, I do. Every time I have needed him, he has come through.

“I am a very loyal guy, that’s why we service customers the way we do at Cole Landscaping. Because we know that great service will ultimately give us customer loyalty. Alta Equipment and Ryan [Sears] have given us that same excellent level of service.”

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Takeuchi Recognizes Top Dealers at 2024 Dealer Summit in San Antonio

Takeuchi recently announced its Dealer of the Year, Dealer Salesperson of the Year and the recipients of its 2023 Dealer 360° awards at the company’s 2024 Dealer Summit in San Antonio.

These awards recognize Takeuchi dealers across the United States and Canada for excellence in sales performance, facilities, training, accounts receivables, marketing/parts and service.

“Our Dealer 360° awards program outlines a unified standard of operation that promotes consistency among Takeuchi dealers,” said Jeff Stewart, president of Takeuchi-US. “We obviously want our dealers to be successful, and it’s our job to support them and provide the tools to make that possible.”

For their outstanding achievements in all program categories, the top five Takeuchi dealers for 2023 will head to Japan for a special visit to Takeuchi’s global headquarters.

• Parman Tractor & Equipment (Tennessee)

• Bennett Equipment & Supply (Georgia and South Carolina)

• Brandeis Machinery (Indiana and Kentucky)

• Luby Equipment (Illinois, Missouri and West Virginia)

• Power Equipment (Tennessee & Arkansas)

Parman Tractor & Equipment of Nashville, Tenn., earned the Takeuchi Dealer of the Year Award for 2023. The dealership focuses on providing top-notch service and machine expertise, making them a trusted partner customers return to again and again for their equipment needs.

“The team at Parman Tractor always goes the extra mile for their customers,” said Shay Klusmeyer, Western division sales manager of Takeuchi-US. “They embody the standards that we’ve set forth for Takeuchi dealers, and they’re always seeking continuous improvement. We’re proud to have Parman Tractor carry the Takeuchi equipment line.”

The following dealers also successfully met or exceeded the Dealer 360° criteria standards by Dec. 31, 2023:

• Alta Equipment Company (Florida)

• Central Illinois AG (Illinois)

• Chadwick BaRoss (Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut)

• Ditch Witch of South Louisiana (Louisiana)

• Dittamore Implement (Illinois)

• Feenaughty Machinery Company (Oregon)

• Hawkins-Graves (Virginia)

• Hayden Machinery (Missouri)

• Landmark Equipment (Texas)

• MasCo Equipment (Texas)

& Equipment.

(L-R) are Clay Eubanks, Takeuchi global director of sales; Eddie Bennett, Bennett Equipment & Supply; Chad Dodson, Power Equipment, Tennessee & Arkansas; Colin Hockenberger, Parman Tractor & Equipment; Toshiya Takeuchi, Takeuchi president; Mike Paradis, Brandeis Machinery; Steve Luby, Luby Equipment; and Jeff Stewart, Takeuchi U.S. president.

• McClung-Logan Equipment Company (Virginia)

• Power Motive Corporation (Colorado)

• Road Builders Machinery & Supply (Nebraska and Missouri)

• TEC Equipment Rental (South Carolina)

“We’re incredibly pleased with the performance of our growing dealer network over this past year,” Stewart said. “Their dedication and commitment to excellence have helped Takeuchi continue to increase its market share in North America. We thank them for an outstanding 2023, and we look forward to an even better year in 2024.”

For an unprecedented sixth time, Takeuchi-US recognized Bill Smith of Cobb County Tractor in Marietta, Ga., as its topperforming dealer salesperson in North America. Smith took home top honors after ranking number one in retail sales for North America.

“Bill continues to challenge himself to be our top dealer salesperson, year after year,” said John Vranches, Eastern division sales manager of Takeuchi-US. “His customers say he has an uncanny way of knowing exactly what equipment they need to tackle their projects. He’s always able to identify the best possible solution, and that kind of experience isn’t easy to find. We congratulate Bill on yet another successful year, and we challenge him to outdo himself yet again in 2024.”

For more information, visit takeuchi-us.com. 

(All photos courtesy of Takeuchi.)

(L-R) are Eric Wenzel, Takeuchi Southeast business manager; John Vranches, Takeuchi East Division sales manager; Bill Smith, Cobb County Tractor; Jeff Stewart, Takeuchi U.S. president; and Henry Lawson, Takeuchi director of sales N.A.

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Funding Designed to Reduce Reliance On China for Batteries

BATTERY from page 1

The investments, reported CBS Detroit, are intended to help create and retain well-paying union jobs at the facilities.

“There is nothing harder to a manufacturing community than to lose jobs to foreign competition and a changing industry,” said Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. secretary of energy.

Even as the nation’s competitors invest heavily in EVs, these grants ensure that the U.S. automotive industry stays competitive, she said.

And “does it in the communities and with the workforce that have supported the auto industry for generations,” added Granholm.

Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) earmarked the funds. The facilities, combined, would potentially create nearly 3,000 new jobs.

The DoE said the awards also would ensure some 15,000 union workers are retained at all of the 11 facilities. The facilities selected for funding will have to negotiate before they receive the awards, according to DoE.

This process will allow them to make a variety of products for the automotive supply chain. Production includes electric motorcycle and school bus parts, hybrid powertrains, heavy truck batteries and electric SUVs.

Back in 2019, at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there were two battery factories in operation and two under construction in the United States. Today, according to tech publication TechCrunch, there are currently more than 30 domestic battery factories planned, under construction or operational.

The IRA, signed during the summer of 2022, helped ramp up the pace of both battery and EV component factories.

The Biden White House set a goal of breaking China’s control of the supply and manufacture of lithium-ion batteries. Automakers were hesitant to repeat the chip shortage crisis that hampered manufacturing during the pandemic. As a result, China’s grip on the market was loosened when vehicle manufacturers promised in 2021 to build EVs and batteries inside the United States.

Through joint ventures U.S. auto manufacturers are building new factories and upgrading their existing facilities to meet the Biden administration’s goal to make 50 percent of all new U.S. vehicle sales electric or hybrid models.

“What has followed is a wave of automakers and battery makers, foreign and domestic, pledging to produce North American-made batteries before 2030,” said TechCrunch.

What’s in It for EV Producers, Buyers

The IRA has dangled an enticing carrot for both automakers and vehicle buyers.

TechCrunch reported drivers qualify for a $7,500 EV tax credit if they meet sourcing and production rules. The law requires 50 percent of the value of battery components be produced or assembled in North America this year to qualify for half the tax credit.

“To get the remaining half, 50 percent of the value of critical materials must be sourced from the U.S. or a free trade agreement country in 2024,” said the tech publication “That percentage increases to 60 percent, 70 percent and 80 percent for vehicles produced in 2025, 2026 and 2027 and beyond, respectively.”

Manufacturing credits built into the IRA benefit producers with a payout from the fed treasury.

Under the law, production of battery cells qualifies for a credit of $35 per kilowatt-hour of capacity; battery module production, $10 per kilowatt-hour.

“Companies can also be reimbursed 10 percent of the costs incurred due to the production of electrode active materials,” said TechCrunch.

The publication noted that auto and battery manufacturers have invested or promised approximately $112 billion in domestic cell and module manufacturing.

“Together, these companies promise to deliver an annual capacity of close to 1,200 gigawatt-hours before 2030, if each factory reaches maximum capacity.”

Biden’s IRA also has helped fuel $245 billion in clean energy and technology manufacturing, reports Atlas Public Policy’s Clean Economy Tracker.

Charting Rise of EV Production Facilities

TechCrunch tracked a web of EV auto and battery maker investment since 2020. The publication updated its report in July.

• BMW

In October 2022, BMW announced $1.7 billion for EV production operations in Spartanburg, S.C.

Of that, $700 million was allocated to the buildout of a battery assembly facility in nearby Woodruff, S.C.

The start of production is scheduled for the end of 2026, but BMW said it hasn’t confirmed which EVs will be produced there.

The Spartanburg factory is currently the site of BMW’s sports utility and crossover production facilities.

The automaker partnered with battery maker AESC to invest additional funds in a battery cell plant in Florence, S.C.

• Daimler, Paccar, Accelera, EVE Energy

Last September, Daimler Truck and Paccar formed a joint venture with energy technology company Accelera and Chinese battery maker EVE Energy.

The JV will build a battery cell production plant in Mississippi to support the adoption of EVs for medium- and heavy-duty commercial transportation.

• Ford

Ford got in on the ground floor relatively early, forming a JV with South Korean battery maker SK in late 2021.

BlueOval SK has plans to build three battery plants in the United States, including two in Kentucky.

A third plant in Tennessee will be co-located with a Ford assembly plant producing a second-generation electric truck. Ford and SK On secured a $9.2 billion loan from the DoE

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Automakers including Tesla, Volkswagon, Ford, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Toyota and Hyundai have pledged to build or upgrade battery production facilities in the United States and Canada.

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22 Peconic Avenue Medford, NY 11763 631-207-2900

1144 Zerega Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 718-822-1180

1440 Route 9W Marlboro, NY 12542 845-236-3000

120 Gordon Drive Lionville, PA 19341 610-363-9200

More Than 30 Domestic Battery Factories Planned in U.S.

• Hyundai

to help finance the construction of the three battery factories.

TechCrunch said while one of the Kentucky plants is scheduled to begin production in 2025, the second has been paused as Ford studies EV demand. Ford also is building a lithium-iron-phosphate plant in Michigan with technology licensed by Chinese battery maker CATL.

• General Motors

General Motors signed a JV with LG Chem in December 2022 with a $2.5 billion fed loan for three battery production plants.

GM also announced a battery plant JV with Samsung SDI this spring for construction in the United States.

The automaker also has partnered with startup SolidEnergy Systems to build a prototyping facility in Woburn, Mass.

TechCrunch reported GM’s goal is to build a high-capacity, pre-production lithium-ion battery this year.

• Honda

In August 2022, Honda formed a JV with LG Energy Solutions to supply pouch-type battery cells. An Ohio plant will produce cells and modules.

The automaker is securing battery resource recycling channels in agreements with businesses including Ascend Elements, Cirba Solutions and Posco Holdings.

Honda’s engine plant in Anna, Ohio, is retooling to produce battery module casings that will power Honda and Acura EVs made in Ohio.

Last April, Hyundai and SK On set up a JV to build a $5 billion battery plant in Bartow County, Ga.

Soon after, Hyundai and LG Energy Solution formed a JV to build a battery cell factory near Savannah, Ga., according to TechCrunch.

This facility will support the production of 300,000 units of EVs annually once the plant reaches mass production.

Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai’s parts and service arm, will assemble battery packs using cells from the plant. Hyundai Mobis announced plans in 2022 to build an Alabama battery module plant to supply 200,000-plus batteries annually to its parent company.

• Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz opened a battery plant at its existing manufacturing facility in Alabama in 2022.

TechCrunch reported that the plant also became the production site for the automaker’s fully electric EQS SUV. The Alabama facility also builds the EQE SUV. The Maybach EQS SUV is to follow this year.

Mercedes also is working with Sila, a next-gen battery materials company, to incorporate silicon anode battery chemistry as an option for buyers of the upcoming GClass.

Sila replaces the graphite in a battery cell with silicon and is in the process of scaling up at its new Washington state facility.

• Stellantis

A Stellantis and Samsung SDI joint venture launched construction of an EV battery facility in Indiana in March 2023, producing lithium-ion cells and modules.

The company, which includes brands Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, announced last July a second battery factory with Samsung, to open in early 2027.

The automaker also formed a JV called NextStar Energy with LG in 2021 to build a North American factory with an annual capacity of 40 GWh.

• Tesla

Since beginning production at Gigafactory Nevada in 2017, Tesla has provided about 39 GWh capacity annually, according to Panasonic.

In January 2023 the automaker announced plans to invest billions more into the Nevada factory to produce batteries for 1.5 million light-duty vehicles annually.

The 4680 cells, designed by Tesla and revealed at Battery Day 2020, are meant to reduce battery cost by over 50 percent.

At the start of 2023, Tesla made plans to expand its Gigafactory Austin for battery cell testing and manufacture of cathode and drive units.

• Toyota

Toyota’s planned battery plant in North Carolina, initially announced in 2021, will produce both cells and modules.

TechCrunch said with help from LG Energy, Toyota will build EV batteries out of its Michigan plant, and plans a battery lab at its R&D headquarters there.  CEG

Adobe Stock photo

Eleven EV component manufacturing plants will go online soon across the United States with a financial boost from the Inflation Reduction Act.

BATTERY from page 80

www.andersonequip.com

18 Gorham Industrial Pkwy Gorham, ME 04038 207/591-5482

142 Target Industrial Circle Bangor, ME 04401 207/942-0177

4176 Route 417 Allegany, NY 14706 716/372-8822

720 E Franklin Street Endicott, NY 13760 607/748-3400 115 Middle Road Henrietta, NY 14467 585/334-6770

2140 Military Road Tonawanda, NY 14150 717/877-1992 6317 Thompson Road Syracuse, NY 13206 315/463-8673 912 Albany Shaker Road Latham, NY 12110 518/785-4500 151 Packard Road East Montpelier, VT 05651 802/223-9689 1 Andy’s Way South Charleston, WV 25309 304/756-2800

www.chadwick-baross.com 15 Katrina Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 978/256-9571 10 Fox Hollow Road Oxford, CT 06478 860/261-0730 67 McGuire Road South Windsor, CT 06074 860/761-0381 31 James P. Murphy Ind. Highway West Warwick, RI 02893 844/238-7673

www.chappelltractor.com 454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 603/673-2640 251 Route 125 Brentwood, NH 03833 800/616-5666 391 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301 800/358-6007

www.amontanoco.com 571 Route 212, Saugerties, NY 12477 845/247-0206

www.medicoce.com 3647 Shafer’s Schoolhouse Rd. Stroud Township, PA 18360 570/420-0877 1510 Highway 315 Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 800/633-0027

www.hwyequip.com 4500 Paxton Street Harrisburg, PA 17111 717/564-3031 200 Burkholder Drive Ephrata, PA 17522 717/859-3132

122 Fritz Road Lititz, PA 17745 570/769-1070

www.GTMidAtlantic.com

Greenwood, DE 800/756-9433 Folcroft, PA 610/586-2710

Upper Marlboro, MD 301/627-3938 Baltimore, MD 410/247-7454 Frederick, MD 301/682-4441

www.contractorssales.com

121 Karner Road Albany, NY 12212 518-456-1445 • 888-468-5479 1283 Dolsontown Road Middletown, NY 10940 845-956-0222

454 Route 13 South Milford, NH 03055 603-673-2640

251 Route 125 Brentwood, NH 03833 800-616-5666

391 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301 800-358-6007

7096 Carlisle Pike Carlisle, PA 17015 717-795-0700

www.marshall-machinery.com 348 Bethel School Road Honesdale, PA 18431 570-729-7117

www.georgeandswede.com 7155 Big Tree Road Pavilion, NY 14525 585-584-3425 • 800-724-8722

www.linkbeltma.com Ashland, VA 866-955-6071 Chesapeake, VA 800-342-3248 Frederick, MD 833-546-5235 New Castle, DE 302-501-6900 Chadwick-BaRoss

www.chadwick-baross.com 15 Katrina Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 978-256-9571

10 Fox Hollow Road Oxford, CT 06478 860-261-0730

67 McGuire Road South Windsor, CT 06074 860-761-0381

31 James P. Murphy Ind. Highway West Warwick, RI 02893 844-238-7673

LBX Co., Employees Celebrate 150 Years of Link-Belt Brand

LBX Company employees celebrated 150 years of the Link-Belt brand with a special event at the Customer Experience Center in Lexington, Ky.

The event featured various activities, including food, demonstrations, music and games. Employees reminisced about significant milestones in company history while looking toward future endeavors.

The Link-Belt brand was founded in 1874 by William Dana Ewart, who saw a need for reliable and durable innovations to help build emerging American infrastructure. Throughout the past 150 years, Link-Belt has grown from the invention of a “linked belt” chain drive to a leader in the industry.

The company has a long history of innovation, from introducing the first crawler-mounted crane shovels and wheelmounted excavators to many features that are now standard on excavators, including hydraulic controls.

Within the past 25 years, Link-Belt Excavator Company and its parent company, Sumitomo, have introduced a robust lineup of equipment encompassing six product series: Quantum, LX, X2, X3, X4, and the recently launched X4S. Further expanding its offerings, the 40 Series for forestry applications debuted in 2015, followed by the 2024 launch of the 40B Series.

LBX has established itself as a leader in excavators, material handling equipment and forestry products. Its commitment to excellence extends throughout North and Latin America, with LBX do Brasil as its subsidiary for distribution and support in Brazil and the broader Latin American market.

Business Calendar

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

(https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 240901/)

Dates:Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024 (1:00 PM) – Monday, Sept 30, 2024 (4:00 PM)

Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program

(https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240901/)

Dates:Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (1:00 PM) –Thursday, October 3, 2024 (5:00 PM)

Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition

(https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 241101/)

Dates:Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 (10:00 AM) – Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 (7:00 PM)

Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

KOMATSU COMPANY STORES EAST

OPEN HOUSE

Komatsu Company Stores East invites customers, partners and the public to attend the nearest open house in their area:

Date:July 31, 2024

Place: South Plainﬁeld Location

“We at LBX are proud of our Link-Belt heritage and are honored to be part of a legacy that spans 150 years,” said Eric Sauvage, president and CEO. “We shape our future together with our employees and our business partners, guided by our Long-Term Strategic Framework while leaning on our core purpose, living and breathing from our core values, and relying on our strategic anchors to be successful.”

LBX Company has built its reputation on quality and customer service, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to providing its customers with the best possible products and services for many years.

For more information, visit lbxco.com. 

2820 Hamilton Boulevard, South Plainﬁeld, NJ 07080

Date:September 11, 2024

Place: Harrisburg Location 6375 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17112

Date:September 18, 2024

Place: Hatﬁeld Location 2240 Bethlehem Pike, Hatﬁeld, PA 19440

Date:October 2, 2024

Place: Baltimore Location 1400 Joh Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21227

Each Open House will run from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore Komatsu’s latest equipment offerings, engage with industry experts and learn about operational solutions designed to support business goals.

Attendees can also be entered in a rafﬂe for great prizes and enjoy a delicious lunch from a local food truck vendor. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

CLEVELAND CRANE & SHOVEL SALES, INC. 2024 14th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner

DATES:SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024

TIME: 11:00 AM Registration 12:00 PM Shotgun Start

PLACE:Fowler’s Mill Golf Course

13095 Rock haven Road Chesterland, OH 44026

Description: $100 per GOLFER! Sponsorship (Beverage Cart, Hole, Contest) Opportunities Available! Ticket includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, 1 mulligan per golfer, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks and Prizes! Dinner Only: $40, Dinner should begin approximately at 5:00 PM. All are welcome to join us! Prizes: Top three (3) teams, door prizes, cash & Bourbon rafﬂe! Individual Contests!

Please make checks payable to: Cleveland Crane & Shovel Sales, Inc.

Mail to 26781 Cannon Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146

Email: Stacy@craneandshovel.net

Forms/RSVP/Payment Deadline: July 19, 2024

For more information: Toll Free: 800/362-8494

LBX photo

LBX Company employees celebrated 150 years of the Link-Belt brand with a special event at the Customer Experience Center in Lexington, Ky.

Minnesota FARMFEST 2024 www.ideaggroup.com

Dates: August 6 – 8, 2024

Place: Redwood County, MN

Description: Minnesota FARMFEST 2024 is scheduled to take place from August 6 to August 8, 2024, in Redwood County, Minnesota. This event brings together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and beyond, providing a platform for farmers to network, experience new technologies, and learn how to enhance their farming operations. With over 500 exhibitors and vendors, live product demonstrations, educational sessions, and family activities, it’s a celebration of farming and the rural lifestyle. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Plan your visit to the show by reviewing our Schedule of Events. Each day of the show is ﬁlled with must-see forums, demonstrations, and AG Education. ***Remember, tickets are $10 at the Gate or $8 in advance purchased online, and kids 17 and under get in FREE! We thank our sponsors (Ziegler AG Equipment, Livestock Equipment & Manufacturing and NB Golf Car). See you there! For more information on this event, contact: Minnesota FARMFEST, 28366 Co Hwy 13, Morgan, MN 800/827-8007 www.ideaggroup.com

WERK-BRAU GOLF CLASS/CONSTRUCTION ANGELS CHARITY

2nd Annual Golf Classic

DATE:Monday, August 12, 2024

TIMES: 7:00 AM EDT to 5:00 PM EDT Registration at 8:00 AM Shot Gun Start at 10:00 AM

PLACE:The Ohio State University Golf Club 3605 Tremont Road, Columbus, OH 43221

Description: All proceeds benefit Construction Angels Charity, specifically families of fallen construction workers in Ohio. The outing will be held at The Ohio State University Golf Club’s Scarlet course with many amenities such as food, beverages, giveaways, and raffle items to be included. Our goal is to help make this event one of the most successful construction industry fundraisers in the state of Ohio, so your support is greatly appreciated! We’ve had a ton of repeat interest from last year and expect to sell out of teams very fast, so please sign up as soon as possible to guarantee yourself a spot.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information, contact Werk-Brau Toll Free: 1/800-5379561 or Call: 416/420-5250 Fax: 419/422-7207

AGGREGATES & INDUSTRIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION (OAIMA)

The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) is the trade association in Ohio that represents all the state’s mining operations, except coal. About OAIMA

“Aggregates” are materials consisting of sand and gravel, crushed stone and slag. The single largest market for aggregates is road and street construction, including base and asphalt paving for highways, parking lots and other pavements. “Industrial Minerals” include clays, shales, sand, salt and other non-fuel minerals used in construction and other industrial and commercial uses.

The Future

A ready supply of crushed stone, sand and gravel is necessary to support future economic development and infrastructure improvement. Aggregates are the elemental building blocks of Ohio’s economy. Aggregates are essential to maintaining the quality of American life.

IF IT CAN’T BE GROWN, IT HAS TO BE MINED!

Upcoming Events:

August 9, 2024 (10 AM – 1 PM) 13th Annual Ohio AGLIME Council Clay Shoot, BLACKWING Shooting Center Delaware, Ohio August 21

November 14, 2024 – Emerging Leader Graduation, Hilton at Easton, Columbus, Ohio

For more information on the Upcoming Events, contact Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA): 746 Morrison Road, Gahanna, OH 43230 Phone: 1-800-OH-ROCKS–(614) 428-7954 Fax: 614/428-7919

AGC EDGE MS Project Training for Construction Project Managers (https://training.agc.org/course/ms-project-training-for-construction-project-managers/)

Dates: Thursday, September 5, 2024 (2:00 PM) –Thursday, September 12, 2024 (5:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

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

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

www.wiclark.com 30 Barnes Industrial Park Rd. Wallingford, CT 203-265-6781 Danbury, CT 203-775-1203

www.fivestarequipment.com 118 St. Nicholas Ave. South Plainfield, NJ 08070 908-753-8080

570-494-4030 60 Paul Rd. Rochester, NY 14624 585-235-3011 1653 NY Route 11 Kirkwood, NY 13795 607-775-2006

OH 45750 740-373-5255

284 Ellicott Rd. Orchard Park, NY 14127 716-662-2191 5835 East Taft Road North Syracuse, NY 13212 315-452-4560

1790 Route 38 Lumberton, NJ 08048 609-267-2020 1275 Bloomfield Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-227-2221

1001 Industrial Dr. Middletown, DE 19709 302-376-0784

8411 Pulaski Hwy. Baltimore, MD 21237 410-687-1700

8200 Cryden Way District Heights, MD 20747 301-909-7799

48 Industrial Dr. Waldorf, MD 20602 301-861-2323

497 Fishkill Avenue Beacon, NY 12508 845-831-1800

110 East Jefryn Blvd. Deer Park, NY 11729 844-482-0910

9060 Ocean Hwy. Delmar, MD 21875 410-546-1090 1525 Tilco Dr. Frederick, MD 21703 301-874-5500

2550 E. Cumberland St. Lebanon, PA 717-273-2616

800-225-4001

3215 State Rd. Sellersville, PA 215-258-5700 800-523-2209

400 Stoke Park Rd. Bethlehem, PA 610-867-4657

800-587-9790

640 Lowther Rd. Lewisberry, PA 717-938-6568

866-787-0001

179 Perry Hwy Harmony, PA 16037 724-776-3636

1973 Sheridan Rd Greensburg, PA 15601

724-837-4500

JESCO is looking for candidates in a variety of different positions, including:

•

We have openings across all branch locations: South Plainfield, NJ … Lumberton, NJ … Beacon, NY … Deer Park, NY … Shrewsbury, MA … Baltimore, MD … Delmar, MD … Waldorf, MD … Middletown, DE

Whether you are entry level or experienced, JESCO wants you to be part of our world class team. We have exciting career opportunities for dedicated professionals who want to learn and grow with us.

Visit our career site at https://www.jesco.us/careers and apply today!

Vermeer Announces Several Enhancements to Its RTX1250

The Vermeer RTX1250 ride-on tractor has been updated with several improvements for increased efficiency and performance. These enhancements include updates to the tracks, axles, plow valve and retention pins, cab roof and headliner, as well as the auto stabilizer feature for the rockwheel attachment.

The RTX1250 is powered by a 127-hp (94.7-kW) Deutz TCD3.6L diesel engine and can be outfitted with a range of attachments for efficient installation of gas, fiber, water and electrical utilities.

Vermeer photo

Nick Olsen, Vermeer product manager, said that the manufacturer has implemented a series of updates to the RTX1250 based on insights and recommendations from its customers in the field.

The RTX1250 is powered by a 127-hp (94.7-kW) Deutz TCD3.6L diesel engine and can be outfitted with a range of attachments for efficient installation of gas, fiber, water and electrical utilities. see VERMEER page 103

“These updates have been meticulously tested to deliver productivity in demanding

WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADER - 8000 OR UP SERIAL MODEL.

EMAIL: ROYALMACHINERYTRADERS@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 0-33-6059-8261

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WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS.

EMAIL: KARLOSZAC15@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 657-274-8724 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (OR): KOMATSU 3.0 YARD BUCKETS - NEED A 2015 KOMATSU WA270 LOADER BUCKET. QUICK RELEASE STYLE.

EMAIL: BRANDONDANLEY86@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 1-541-213-4973 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE 550K LGP CRAWLER DOZER - WANT TO BUY BULLDOZER 550KLGP OT 650KLGP 2021 AND UP. LOW HOURS (UNDER 600), ENC CAB, WINCH. UNDER $100,000

EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@VIDEOTRON.CA

PHONE: 450-346-8975

WANTED (US): STERLING DUMP TRUCKS, ALL MODELS; LOOKING FOR A ROTARY HI RAIL DUMP TRUCK, PRE EMISSIONS, ANY MAKE/MODEL.

EMAIL: MURPHYCONTRACTORS@YAHOO.COM ; PHONE: 860-324-9693

WANTED (OH): FREIGHTLINER DUMP TRUCKS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR A ROTARY HI-RAIL DUMP TRUCK, PRE EMMISSIONS, ANY MAKE/MODEL.

EMAIL:

MURPHYCONTRACTORS@YAHOO.COM

PHONE: 860-324-9693

WANTED (US): CUMMINS GENERATORS, ALL MODELS. LARGE PORTABLE OR STATIONARY GENERATORS IN ANY CONDITION — CAT, CUMMINS, DETROIT, MTU, PERKINS, VOLVO (DIESEL OR NATURAL GAS) CAN REMOVE IF NEEDED.

EMAIL: MICHSURPLUS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 201-679-6437

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS, MODELS WA 600-3 AND WA 600-6 2014 OR UP MODELS.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, MODEL 12G,14G,14OG,14OH ETC. RUNNING OR NON RUNNING UNITS.

EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +92-333-1234598

WANTED (PA): CAT OR CASE BACKHOE LOADERS, ANY CONDITION.

EMAIL: DEALER.SALES11@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 717-621-3470

WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR MODEL 416D BACKHOE LOADERS. LOOKING FOR ANY BACKHOES, CAT, CASE, JD –IN WORKING CONDITION OR WITH ISSUES. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO GET RID OF IT, SEND ME. EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 657-549-3619

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WANTED (TX): INGERSOLL RAND 185CWJD AIR COMPRESSOR, NEW. EMAIL: DAVID@FELDERWW.COM; PHONE: 713-542-0458

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WANTED (US): HATZ ENGINE - E71 HATZ DIESEL ENGINE, RUNNING OR PARTS

EMAIL: AILEENLOZZI@ME.COM; PHONE: 717-806-8969

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WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 80Z, 85Z, 90Z

EMAIL:

EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1 346 484 0369

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS - LOOKING TO BUY VOLVO L320 , L330 OR L350F, YEAR ABOVE 2013. MUST BE RUNNER/NONRUNNER.

EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ENGINE FOR A TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR - CATERPILLAR D6R XL SERIES II - ENGINE C9SERIAL #: 4ZF10784

EMAIL: MILANZOLL@INCOMERH.COM

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 983-B; KOEHRING 1066, RUNNING OR NOT; GRADALL ON TRACKS, RUNNING OR NOT; DRESSER 250-E CRAWLER LOADER. CALL 267-738-5984

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WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DRESSER 125E CRAWLER DOZERS - LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE BOSCH VA PUMP OR HEAD AND ROTOR.

EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): JOHN DEERE BROOMS / SWEEPERS, ALL MODELS. MID-SIZED JOHN DEERE OR HYUNDAI EXCAVATOR PLUMBED AND WITH CONCRETE PULVERIZER.

EMAIL: NEWYORKCWS@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 973-956-8854

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WANTED (PA): NEW HOLLAND ATTACHMENTS - 7614 LOADER ATTACHMENT FOR NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR.

EMAIL: KEVCOOKENTERPRISES@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 814-386-5541

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WANTED (FL): COTTRELL TRAILERS, ALL MODELS.

EMAIL: WILFREORLANDO@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELSNEED TO PURCHASE FOR OWN STOCK CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS (916, 926, 936E, 950B, 950E, 950H, 966E, 966F, 966H, 970F & 980F.

EMAIL: ROYALMACHINERYTRADERS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923360598261

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (MA): CATERPILLAR 308E2CR QC EXCAVATOR.

EMAIL: KKNOPE@DEFELICECORP.COM

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WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 85ZV , 90ZV , 90ZIV , 95ZV. ALSO SEARCHING FOR KOMATSU WA470-3 , WA600-3 , WA600-6... RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING CONDITION. EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT.

EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (IL): CASE 580M III BACKHOE LOADERS; LOOKING FOR CATERPILLAR, CASE AND JOHN DEERE BACKHOE PARTS/SALVAGE MACHINES. RUNNERS AND NON RUNNERS, ANY CONDITION.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 618-838-0841

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (AL): KOMATSU 12 INCH BUCKET, PC35

EMAIL: JSGODSEY78@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 205-485-4605

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): ALL MODELS DITCH WITCH VACUUM/EXCAVATION

EQUIPMENT

EMAIL: BILL@DITCHWITCHNEWMEXICO.COM

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): MANUFACTURER: JCB 540-170 TELEHANDLER, 2016 OR NEWER.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 281-694-5478

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS AND JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. WE REQUIRE ITEMS TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE MOST DESIRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS. PHONE: 484-781-2958

EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G

MOTOR GRADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G/H, 14G,14M. ALSO LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA-600 AND WA-900.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR D10N CRAWLER DOZER. PLS PRICE FOB OR CIF ALEXANDRIA PORT EGYPT. EMAIL: ELEKTESADCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 00201005311220

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WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER

EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 336 EXCAVATOR - MUST HAVE A HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS AND GPS EQUIPPED. UNIT SHOULD HAVE BETWEEN 4-6000 HOURS. EMAIL: AARONA@BLACKSTARACA.COM PHONE: 737-587-1936

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WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR OFFHIGHWAY TRUCKS - CAT MODELS 777C, 777D, 777F, 777G. EMAIL: TONYTHOMAS@ PACIFICCRANES.COM; PHONE: 1-818-956-5231

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WANTED (CA): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR 980K-M / 924 K-M / 416 420 430 C-D-E-F / 953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 MN EMAIL: FEEDBACK@GCESEQUIPMENT.COM PHONE: 657-456-2544

WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS. LOOKING FOR CAT - CASE 980K-M /924 K-M /416 420 430 C-D-E-F /953 963 C-D-K / 580 590 M-N.

EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WA-600, WA-500 AND WA-900 WHEEL LOADERS.

EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM

WANTED (IL): A CUMMINS 5.9 TURBO CHARGED ENGINE FOR A CASE 1155E LOADER.

EMAIL: KUBERSKIEXC@CHARTER.NET ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (TX): NEED CAT 988 USED WHEEL LOADER. IF AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT ASAP.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 281-694-5478

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WANTED (TX): ALL MODELS EAGLE CRUSHERS / PULVERIZERS / SHEARS. ISO PORTABLE, PREFERABLY CLOSED CIRCUIT, IMPACT CRUSHERS. ALSO INTERESTED IN PORTABLE SCREENS

EMAIL: GIVEBUYSELLTRADE@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 512-822-8818

WANTED: KOMATSU WA600-6 WHEEL LOADER & CAT 988. IF AVAILABLE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS. EMAIL: EDDIE.SIDDIQUI3@GMAIL.COM

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WANTED (OK): CATERPILLAR D5N CRAWLER DOZER. EMAIL: JUNK4@ACEINVESTMENTS.COM; PHONE: 405-627-6246

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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR MODEL 815 SOIL COMPACTOR. EMAIL: ANDREWL@BLACKSTARACA.COM; PHONE: 312-898-5355

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WANTED (IN): HYSTER H80FT FORKS EMAIL: YADAV.JYOTI178@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: 09500208661

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WANTED (WA): BOMAG BW 172 PADFOOT COMPACTORS | LOOKING FOR PARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRIVE TRAIN, OR WHOLE MACHINE TO USE FOR PARTS.

EMAIL: DYLAN@COLF.COM

PHONE: 360-798-5847

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WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 0092-333-123-4598

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WANTED (US): ANY MANUFACTURER, ALL MODELS CRAWLER DOZERSLOOKING TO BUY JOHN DEERE 650KLGP WITH WINCH OR 550KLGP WITH WINCH, ENCL. CAB, UNDER 3500 HOURS, UNDERCARRIAGE NEAR NEW. EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@ VIDEOTRON.CA; PHONE: 450-346-8975

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WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR MODEL 14H MOTOR GRADER.

EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 2816945478

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WANTED (TX): KOMATSU PC3000 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU PC3000 ENGINE. EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 832-244-1897

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WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB

RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214 – A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR. EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123

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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS.

EMAIL: SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WANTED (US): VOLVO EC480DL EXCAVATOR EMAIL: AHMED@IUKANDCO.COM; PHONE: +923003695360

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). EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +1 832-244-1897

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––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

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––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

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): HITACHI ZX200-E EXCAVATOR. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923331234598

WANTED (US): LOOKING FOR MULITIPLE UNITS OF CATERPILLAR D7G CRAWLER DOZERS IN

+923322489350

Auctions are subject to change, please

ALEX LYON & SON AUCTIONEERS

www.lyonauction.com

315-633-2944

• Online

July 17 - 31, 2024

For: Rental Fleet Construction Equipment Auction

• Online

July 25 – August 8, 2024

For: Portable Heater Auction

• Online

August 1 - 15, 2024

For: One Owner Sale Babfar Equipment Corp.

• Pompey, NY

Sat., August 3, 2024

For: Late Model Construction & Ag Equipment Auction

• Cleveland, OH

Fri., August 16, 2024

For: Very Large Truck Auction

RITCHIE BROS.

AUCTIONEERS

www.rbauction.com

402-421-3631

• Rocky Mountain Regional Event

July 31 – August 1, 2024

• Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc.

August 6, 2024

• Tipton, CA

August 8, 2024

• Orlando, FL

August 22 – 23, 2024

ABSOLUTE AUCTION & REALTY, INC.

www.AARauctions.com

800-243-0061

• Online

May 1 – December 31, 2024

For: Vehicles, Equipment & Government Auctions

• Online

Ends July 31, 2024

For: Schuyler County Surplus

Auction

• Online

Ends July 31, 2024

For: Otsego County Highway Surplus Auction

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ALLSURPLUS – A Liquidity

Services Marketplace

www.allsurplus.com

214-427-1862

• Online

July 10 – August 1, 2024

For: Excavators, Loaders, Drill Rigs, Dozers & More

AP NATOLI AUCTIONEERS

www.apnatoliauctioneers.com

609-693-6899

• Online

August 8 - 14, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment, Machinery & Truck Auction

AUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL

www.auctionsinternational.com

800-536-1401

• Online

July 18 – August 7, 2024

For: Online Auctions Closing Daily!

BAR NONE AUCTION

www.barnoneauction.com

866-372-1700

• Online Sat., August 10, 2024 For: Sacramento, CA Monthly Public Auction

BIDADOO AUCTIONS

www.bidadoo.com 1-877-BIDADOO

• Online August 6, 2024

• Online August 13, 2024

BIG IRON AUCTIONS

www.bigiron.com 800-937-3558

• Online July 31, 2024

• Online August 7, 2024

BRIGHT STAR AUCTIONS

www.brightstarauctions.com

574-825-0704

• Dunnville, KY

Thurs., August 1, 2024

For: Tarter Gate – Surplus Equipment Auction

BUSSEY BROS. AUCTIONEERS

www.busseybros.hibid.com

844-SOLD-BBA

• Greenville, OH

Sat., August 3, 2024

For: Farmer & Dealer Heavy Equipment & Ag Consignment Public Auction

FREIJE & FREIJE AUCTIONEERS

www.freijeauctioneers.com

317-539-2895

• Clayton, IN

Thurs., August 1, 2024

For: Summer Midwest Construction & Ag Equipment Auction

INTEGRITY SALES & AUCTION

www.integritysales.com

715-443-5000

• Merrill, WI

August 1 - 5, 2024

For: Annual Summer Heavy Equipment Auction

I.R.A.Y. AUCTION

www.iraymn.com

320-968-7230

• Online

Wed., August 7, 2024

For: Heavy Equipment, Truck & Trailer Auction

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS

www.jjkane.com

855-GO2-KANE

• Online

July 30 - 31, 2024

For: Southern Region 2-Day Timed Auction

JAMES G. MURPHY INC. AUCTIONEERS

www.murphyauction.com

425-486-1246

• Online August 1 - 8, 2024

For: Marysville Public Heavy Equipment, Contractors Equipment & Vehicles Auction

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com

601-450-6200

• Goldsboro, NC

Thurs., August 8, 2024

For: Complete Liquidation: Heavy Construction & Logging Equipment

MIEDEMA ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

www.1800lastbid.com

616-538-0367

• Online

Ends July 31, 2024

For: Cheeseman Transport Fleet Turnover Semi Truck Liquidation

• Ortonville, MI

Ends August 1, 2024

For: Repo’s, Truck, Trailers, Equipment and much more

• Gaylord, MI

Ends August 1, 2024

For: Repo’s, Truck, Trailers, Equipment and much more

• Online

Ends August 6, 2024

For: Construction/Heavy Equipment & Commercial Lawn Equipment

• Online

Thurs., August 1, 2024

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

• Online

Wed., August 7, 2024

For: Vehicles & Equipment Auction

QUARRICK EQUIPMENT & AUCTIONS INC.

www.quarrickauction.com 724-439-1621

• Uniontown, PA Thurs., August 1, 2024

For: Construction, Ag, Transportation Equipment Auction

SALES AUCTION COMPANY, LLC

www.salesauctioncompany.com

860-627-7506

• Online

Fri., October 25, 2024

For: 15th Annual Fall Sale

• Windsor Locks, CT Sat., October 26, 2024

For: 15th Annual Fall Sale

SHETRON AUCTION & EQUIPMENT LLC

www.shetronequipment.com 717-532-8828

• Shippensburg, PA

Wed., July 31, 2024

For: Construction & Farm Equipment Auction

SOLD AUCTION COMPANY www.soldauctionco.com 404-725-2267

• Macon, GA

Fri., August 9, 2024

For: Late Summer Contractors Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

• Online

Wed., July 31, 2024

For: Ag Equipment Auction

www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990

• Berkeley, CA

Thurs., August 1, 2024

For: Golden Gate Fields Dispersal Auction

1. TIMED: Closes- Wednesday, July 31, Opens- Wednesday, July 17: BRIDGEPORT, NEW YORK: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment Auction. Large Quantity Boom & Scissor Lifts, Forklifts, Light Plants, Utility Vehicles Plus Skid Steers, Generators, Support Equipment from the Largest Rental Fleet in the USA. Plus Large Quantity of Attachments, New & Used Trailers.

2. LIVE: Saturday, August 3: POMPEY, NEW YORK: Late Model Construction & Agricultural Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Attachments, Support, Trucks, Trailers, (7)Mack Dump Trucks. Something for Everybody.

3. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, August 8, Opens- Thursday, July 25: ALBANY, NEW YORK: One Owner Sale. Probably the Largest Portable Heater Auction Ever. Over 500 Units in Tip-Top Condition Ready for the Upcoming Season, Vehicles, Parts, Support.

4. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, August 15, Opens- Thursday, August 1: MILLIS, MASSACHUSETTS: One Owner Sale. In Conjunction with Paul E. Saperstein Co., Inc. 400+ Heating Equipment, Machine & Fabricating Shop, Construction Equipment, Forklifts, Pickups, Truck Tractors and Support.

5. LIVE: Tuesday, August 20: AUSTIN, TEXAS: Retirement Auction. One Owner. A Premier Contractor. Very Late Model Aggregate and Construction Equipment, (2)Cat D10R(excellent), Water & Mechanic's Trucks, Truck Tractors, Low Bed Trailers, Large Quantity Support, Parts, Buckets, Attachments and more.

6. LIVE: Thursday, August 22: SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA: Large Cat & Komatsu Construction Equipment Auction. Aerial Lifts, Service & Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Various Support, Light Plants, Welders, Generators. HIGHLIGHTS: Cat D11R, Cat D10T, (2)Cat D9T, Cat D9N, Cat D8L, (3)Cat D6T, Hitachi EX1800-2(shovel), Komatsu PC1000, Komatsu PC360, Cat 365CL, Cat 988F, (3)Cat 980G, (2)Cat 777C-3, (3)Komatsu HD785C.

7,8. LIVE: Friday, August 23, & TIMED: Closes- Saturday, August 24, Opens- Saturday, August 10: DUNKIRK (Buffalo), NEW YORK: One Owner Retirement Auction. Major Trucking Company. (20-25)Truck Tractors, (100)Van Trailers, Step Deck and Detachable Trailers, Landoll Forklifts & Skid Steers, Several Army Trucks(6x6), Unbelievable Amount of Support, Shop Equipment, Tools and Tires.

9. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, August 29, Opens- Monday, August 19: LANCASTER (Columbus), OHIO: Large Quantity Late Model 53ft. to 48ft. Van Trailers.

10. LIVE: Friday, September 13: ALBANY, NEW YORK: Major Job Completion. Primarily Cat, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo Earthmoving Equipment, Articulated Haul Trucks, Attachments, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, All Types of Trailers.

11. LIVE: Saturday, September 14: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Large Rental Fleet Construction Utility Equipment Auction (Primarily Cat). Motor Graders, Crawler Tractors, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks, Trailers, Large Quantity of Support.

12. LIVE: Friday, September 20: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: 1 Owner Retirement Auction. Over 50 Years in Business on site. Very Well Maintained Construction and Aggregate Equipment. Primarily Cat, Case, John Deere, Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Equipment and Dump Trailers, Support Equipment, Attachments.

13,14. LIVE: Saturday, September 21, & TIMED: Closes- Sunday, September 22, Opens- Thursday, September 12: ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY: Rentals, Rentals. Very Late Model Construction, Utility Equipment, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Service & Utility Trucks, All Types of Trailers, New & Used Support Equipment, Attachments.

15. LIVE: Thursday, September 26: GREENVILLE (Fort Worth), TEXAS: Highlights Include Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu Rental Fleet Equipment, Aggregate, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support. (30)Late Model Pickup Truck Tractors, Service Trucks, (15)Late Model Tagalong Trailers.

16. LIVE: Friday, October 4: NEW ENGLAND: One Owner Retirement Dispersal Auction. Late Model Aggregate (Crushers & Screening Plants), and Construction Equipment, Trucks of all kinds and Support.

17. LIVE: Saturday, October 5: NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS: Very Large Snow Equipment Auction. Late Model

Rubber Tired Loaders(Cat), Large Quantity Late model 4x4 Pickup Trucks, Snow Trucks, Snow Plows, Snow Blades, Sidewalk Snow Removal Equipment, Various Attachments and Support.

18. LIVE: Thursday, October 10: ACME, PENNSYLVANIA: Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Trucks Trailers, Support and Attachments.

19. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, October 17, Opens- Monday, October 7: HOLBROOK (Long Island), NEW YORK: One Owner Retirement Auction. One of the Premier Fabrication Shops in the Northeast (It's Huge). Plus Small Quantity Construction Equipment and Trucks.

20. LIVE: Friday, October 25: ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA: Major Job Completions of Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, All Types Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.

21. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, November 7, Opens- Thursday, October 24: CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA: Large 18 Location Auction. Construction, Aggregate, Utility Equipment, All Types of Support, Attachments, Trucks and Trailers.

22. LIVE: Saturday, November 9: NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK: Large Rental Return Agricultural & Construction Equipment Auction. Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Attachments, Large Quantity Support and Tools.

23. TIMED: Closes- Saturday, November 30, Opens- Wednesday, November 20: BRIDGEPORT, NEW YORK: Late Model Rental Fleet Construction Equipment Auction. Large Quantity Boom & Scissor Lifts, Forklifts, Light Plants, Utility Vehicles Plus Skid Steers, Generators, Support Equipment from the Largest Rental Fleet in the USA. Plus Large Quantity of Attachments, New & Used Trailers.

24. LIVE: Friday, December 27: GREENWICH (Albany), NEW YORK: Large Rental Return Auction. Very Late Model Agricultural & Construction Equipment, Utility Equipment, Forklifts, Boom & Scissor Lifts, Air Compressors, Generators, Welders, All Types of Trucks, Trailers, Very Large Quantity New & Used Attachments and Tools.

NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

25. SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Rental Returns of Construction & Utility Equipment, Plus Beautiful Piece of Real Estate with Large Building.

26. 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)Telescopic 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 TopLine Support & Attachments.

27. SARDIS, OHIO: Secured Creditor Auction. All Types of Construction Equipment, Aerials, Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Pickup Trucks, All Types of Support and Accessories.

28,29. 2 DAY AUCTION: LIVE: & TIMED: PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Retirement Auction. 65 Years in Business. Late Model Construction Equipment. Primarily Cat, Peterbilt Truck Tractors, Dump Trucks, Service & Pickup Trucks, Cranes, Equipment and Dump Trailers, Enormous Amount of Buckets, Support Equipment, Tools, Tires and much more.

30. TIMED: CENTRAL NEW YORK: Estate Auction. Gentleman's Farm and all Related Equipment. Late Model Trucks, Cars, Collectibles, Wood Working Shop and much more.

31. LIVE: CLEVELAND, OHIO: Very Large Truck Tractor, Dump Truck, Concrete Mixer Truck, Equipment & Van Trailers, Straight Trucks, MultiContainer Trailer, Office Trailers, Forklifts and Support.

32. LIVE: BUSHNELL, FLORIDA: Rental Fleet Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Skid Steers, Support, Attachments, Trucks, Trailers, Office Trailers and more.

Alex Lyon Holds Annual Barbecue, Hay Camp, Auction

Each year, Alex Lyon & Son holds a customer appreciation event at the company’s headquarters in Bridgeport, N.Y., which also is the location for Jack Lyon’s home and family farm. The barbecue and hay camp features great food, beverages, live entertainment and draws hundreds of attendees from across the United States.

Held in nearby Canastota, N.Y., a large two-day sale also was held July 13 and 14, 2024, and featured 15 dump trucks, 56 hydraulic excavators, 32 loaders, seven tractor loader backhoes and more. In total, bidders vied for mostly late-model used construction equipment coming off rent.

In attendance was Machinery Pete, a media influencer who hosts his own weekly television show that tracks primarily agricultural equipment prices and operates a dynamic website, machinerypete.com.

Machinery Pete, whose given name is Greg Peterson, started his very successful media company in Minnesota decades ago. Peterson was in attendance as a part of his effort to produce a television segment on his program featuring Jack Lyon and his company, Alex Lyon & Son.

see LYON page 100

Going on the auction block were platform lifts and telehandlers that were just coming out of the fleet of local rental companies.

A great lineup of skid steer loaders, tracked and wheeled, are ready to go to work.

This bidder gives a close inspection to the cab of one of the 32 rubber-tired loaders.

The two-day sale held in Canastota, N.Y., featured a great lineup of more than 50 late-model excavators.

Kurt Harvey (L) of Harvey Materials in Rome, N.Y., and Rich Heffernan, retired, Beck Equipment, inspect some machines prior to day one of the sale.

(L-R): Greg Peterson (“Machinery Pete”) gathers some history of Alex Lyon & Son with Jack Lyon and Kent Hogeboom, national sales manager of Construction Equipment Guide, who has been involved in assisting Lyon with his marketing strategies for more than 30 years.

Alex Lyon Holds Large Two-Day Sale in Canastota, N.Y.

Hundreds of customers from across the United States attended the annual barbecue and hay camp in Bridgeport, N.Y.

Live entertainment set the mood for dancing and fun.

This Caterpillar 140M was one of three motorgraders featured in the sale.

These late-model Bell B30E haul trucks were in excellent condition.

Crawler loaders like these Terramac RT9s are becoming increasingly popular.

A raffle drawing was held at the barbecue to raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation.

Late-model Caterpillar D5 crawler loaders like these are a rare find.

LYON from page 98

Sales Auction Company Holds Sale for Peckham Industries

Sales Auction Company hosted an absolute auction June 20, 2024, exclusive to the family of businesses owned by Peckham Industries, currently celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Over the past 100 years, Peckham Industries has supplied materials, paved roads and worked on construction projects. With more than 30 locations in eastern New York and southern New England, Peckham Industries is well positioned to continue to serve its customers into the next century. The sale, held in Westfield, Mass., included an inventory of more than 250 pieces of equipment that bidders would expect to find from a major aggregate concrete and paving producer and contractor, including 45 pieces of paving, grading and compaction equipment; 13 skid steers; 33 trucks; 20 trailers; 15 wheel loaders and backhoes; and other types of support equipment.  CEG

see AUCTION page 104

Drew Turner (L) and Richard Smith anxiously await the opening bell.

Sales Auction Company hosted an absolute auction June 20, 2024, exclusive to Peckham Industries.

Johnny Vasel of JV III Construction checks out a Hamm double drum asphalt roller.

Danny Anderson (C) of Sales Auction Company catches up with Gary Herman (L) and Rich Kimball of Peckham Industries prior to the start of the sale.

Logo courtesy of Peckham Industries.

This sale featured a strong lineup of asphalt compaction equipment.

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RTX1250 Improvements Include Tracks, Axles, Plow Valve, More

environments. Vermeer is dedicated to consistently enhancing and refining their machinery to satisfy industry demands and customer needs. The latest version of the RTX1250 exemplifies this commitment.”

The RTX1250 is a versatile machine, able to operate as a trencher, rockwheel or vibratory plow with interchangeable attachments. These can be switched out in as little as an hour, offering options such as a backhoe, backfill blade or reel carrier attachment for the front of the machine and a vibratory plow, rockwheel, sliding offset rockwheel, sliding offset trencher or a trencher for the back end.

The tractor is equipped with Vermeer onboard technology, including TrenchSense electronic control system and the EcoIdle engine control system. These systems actively monitor the engine’s operations to promote smooth trenching, prevent stalls and optimize fuel efficiency.

The Productivity Zone feature and Auto Plunge technology of the RTX1250

enhance its performance by determining the optimal operating range and ground speed for the attachments in use and by controlling the plunge rate for trencher or rockwheel attachments, respectively.

The Vermeer RTX1250 prioritizes operator comfort and visibility. Its controls are located conveniently on the right-hand side, in line with the seat’s pivoting side.

The RTX1250 provides a quiet ride and features an isolated, cushioned operator’s platform. An optional climate-controlled cab is available for year-round operation. Depending on job requirements, the rideon tractor can be outfitted with rubber tires or tracks.

The RTX1250 is Vermeer Fleet ready, which means owners can optimize productivity by staying in sync with their machine’s operations. Vermeer Telematics allows for monitoring engine operating hours, idle hours, fuel usage, fault codes and the machine’s location. It also incorporates geofencing capabilities. For more information, visit w ww.vermeer.com. 

VERMEER from page 94

More Than 250 Equipment Items Go On Block in Westfield, Mass.

AUCTION from page 102

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The Peckham Industries 100th anniversary sale featured a good lineup of wheel loaders and compaction equipment, among other equipment.

Shelley Sales (L) and Simonne Masse of Sales Auction Company handle pre-sale registration.

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Mark Charbonneau (R) of Continental Paving of New Hampshire and Mark Pentz, president of the Calvin Group.

Gary Buelow of APR Towing and Recovery in Ware, Mass., was the top bidder on this Ford Explorer donated by Peckham Industries. The proceeds went to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

Dave (L) and David Guitierrez of Woodstock Landscaping and Excavation in Kingston, N.Y., strike a pose with a pair of Cat end-dumps.

Asphalt trailers from Peckham Industries’ inventory were ready to find new homes with the highest bidders.

Domingos Morais (L) of Morais Construction and his friend, Henry Baltazar, inspect a pair of Roadtec milling machines.