A West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) project involving the widening of Interstate 64 and major upgrades to the Nitro-St. Albans bridge is nearing completion. This is located between Nitro and Scott Depot, W.Va.
The prime contractor is Brayman–Trumbull, a Joint Venture. Funding is mostly from WV Roads to Prosperity Bonds, with some FHWA Build Grant funding, as well. Design for the design-build project started in December 2019. Field work began in December 2020 and work is currently on schedule with completion expected in the fall 2024.
The bid amount was $224,480,422, but the amount is currently $254,178,832.89 with change orders.
According to Jason Hamilton, regional construction engineer, the project upgrades I-64 from four to six lanes between Exit 40 (Scott Depot, U.S. 35) to Exit 45 (Nitro, WV25). see BRIDGE page 26
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TAMCO DEMOLITION MAKES HUGE EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT
TAMCO Demolition in Doylestown, Pa., is a family-run company that has been in business since 2001. Over the years, it has firmly established itself as a go-to company for clients nationwide.
12 RUBBLE MASTER NAMES HOFFMAN EQUIPMENT AS NEW DEALER
Rubble Master has signed Hoffman Equipment as its newest dealer to serve customers exclusively in New Jersey, Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, and eastern New York.
12 LANE JV WINS TUNNEL PACKAGE FOR HUDSON RIVER TUNNEL PROJECT
The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group, won a $466 million contract, of which Lane has a 35 percent share, to construct the Palisades Tunnel Project.
16 KIEWIT TO BUILD $73M FIRST PHASE OF NEW KEY BRIDGE
At its monthly meeting Aug. 29, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) board awarded a $73 million contract for the first phase of the project to Omaha, Neb.-based Kiewit Infrastructure.
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PENNDOT TO START MASSIVE ROAD PROJECT IN BELLEFONTE
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will start construction on the long-awaited $259 million high-speed interchange project between Interstate 80 and I-99 near Bellefonte on Sept. 4.
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UD RECEIVES $17M IN PARTIAL FUNDING FOR CAMPUS UPGRADES
In the midst of a nearly $40 million deficit, the University of Delaware (UD) this summer asked the state for additional funding for its proposed capital projects on the Newark campus.
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Felling Trailers took the opportunity to celebrate its 50th anniversary and team member appreciation with the AEM Manufacturing Express, gathering employees to celebrate the company’s history and continued development.
51 LAGASSE TEAMS WITH INVENTORS TO MAKE IDEAS INTO REALITY
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82 BOBCAT CELEBRATES $3.26M RENOVATION AT BUFORD, GA., FACILITY
Bobcat Company recently completed a $3.26 million renovation at its Buford, Ga., location, which is home to Bobcat’s North American material handling sales, service, marketing, parts and logistics departments.
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When one of the East Coast’s foremost demolition companies recently needed to purchase significant equipment to handle all its work, it looked a little further for the right dealership.
TAMCO Demolition in Doylestown, Pa., is a family-run company that has been in business since 2001. Over the years, it has firmly established itself as a go-to company for clients nationwide needing the best commercial and industrial demolition and site work services.
TAMCO is contracted to work in locations far from its southeastern Pennsylvania base, including assignments in the country’s Deep South, Southwest, Midwest and West Coast regions.
To deliver the best results possible at its demolition sites,
TAMCO decided to acquire several new pieces of equipment from the nearby Sellersville, Pa., office of Groff Tractor & Equipment, a Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based dealership that maintains nine locations across the state.
The equipment distributor offers machines manufactured by several companies, including John Deere, Wirtgen, Vögele, HAMM, Kleemann and Tana.
TAMCO Maintains Status as Family-Run Company
Tammy Johnson, the firm’s president, said that when TAMCO opened its doors 23 years ago, it began as a demolition and recycling operation. She added that her sons Zach and Jake were five and six years old at that time, respectively. Today, both of her sons are a huge part of the TAMCO team, with Zach as the company’s operations manager and Jake as its operations and site supervisor.
“Our demolition projects then were smaller than today’s,” she said. “We also started with five machines and 10 employees and now have approximately 65 machines and over 50 employees.”
Johnson also owns a waste/recycling station in Doylestown, Pa. A third site in nearby Pipersville, used as a scrap recycling yard, was part of the company until she sold it several years ago.
The current Doylestown location of TAMCO, at 4095 Ferry Road, rests on a 9-acre site and primarily serves as the resting area for its versatile equipment fleet.
Johnson said that TAMCO has expanded as her sons became great leaders of “Team TAMCO.”
“We also have an outstanding team of employees around us,” she said. “We have so many great employees who do their jobs efficiently and with care for the company. Their sons are a big part of finding jobs for TAMCO and building our customer relations.”
Johnson said that throughout its history, TAMCO has shied away from residential demolition, concentrating instead on providing the service to commercial clients, including contractors and land developers.
“As land gets bought and developed, and if there is a see TAMCO page 34
Karl Brill, LEO Consulting & Solutions photo TAMCO purchased nine new John Deere machines. The demolition firm now has four John Deere model 350 PTier excavators, a pair of 210 models, and one each of the John Deere 135, 160 and 245 mid-size machines.
TAMCO Demolition held an event with Groff Tractor & Equipment in Doylestown, Pa., to showcase the new John Deere equipment it recently purchased from the dealer.
(L-R) are Zachary Johnson, Tammy Johnson, James T Johnson III and Jake Johnson, all of TAMCO Demolition.
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Rubble Master Names Hoffman Equipment as New Dealer
Rubble Master has signed Hoffman Equipment as its newest dealer to serve customers exclusively in New Jersey, Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, and eastern New York.
Headquartered in Piscataway, N.J., and with six locations across New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Hoffman Equipment is perfectly situated to cover the mid-Atlantic territories.
“Rubble Master is thrilled to partner with Hoffman Equipment,” North American Sales Manager Paul Smith said. “Hoffman Equipment’s focus and dedication will help us grow the Rubble Master brand.”
Master photo (L-R) are Eric Seikel, senior VP of sales and marketing, Hoffman Equipment Co.; Gary Renkenberger, Eastern USA territory sales manager, Rubble Master; Tim Watters, owner and CEO, Hoffman Equipment Co.; Harry Kussegg, managing director, Rubble Master; Jeff Wroniuk, director of material processing, Hoffman Equipment Co; and Paul Smith, North American sales manager, Rubble Master.
“Hoffman Equipment’s new director of material processing, Jeff Wroniuk, has been an asset for many years to Rubble Master, and customers appreciate his deep knowledge of the equipment and product support,” Territory Manager Gary Renkenberger said.
Hoffman Equipment, founded in 1920, is a large distributor of construction equipment from six locations in New York, New
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Since then, Hoffman has left an indelible mark on the industry with its reputation for excellent service and dedication to its customers.
“Hoffman Equipment is extremely excited to add Rubble Master to its existing premium lines of earthmoving, compaction, material handling, lifting, crushing, screening and rail equipment,” said Ryan Sherwood, president of Hoffman Equipment. “Hoffman provides a wide range of solutions to meet all our customers’ product and support requirements, offering rental, sales, parts and full product support services, along with an extensive offering of electric driven machines.”
For more information, visit hoffmanequip.com and rubblemaster.com.
Lane JV Wins Tunnel Package for Hudson River Tunnel Project
The Lane Construction Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Webuild Group, won a $466 million contract, of which Lane has a 35 percent share, to construct the Palisades Tunnel Project.
The project is the first tunnel boring contract awarded by the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) of the larger $16 billion Hudson River Tunnel Project (HTP), an investment to construct a new tunnel between New York and New Jersey and rehabilitate the more than 100-yearold rail tunnel.
The tunnel carries 200,000 passenger trips per weekday on 450-plus Amtrak and NJ Transit trains servicing the Northeast Corridor.
Lane will construct the first mile of twin-tunnels on the
New Jersey side of the Hudson River. It includes two tunnel boring machine tunnels, approximately 5,100-ft. long, lined with precast concrete rings that have an inside diameter of 25 ft. 2 in., and six cross passages, each complete with a permanent cast-in-situ concrete liner and waterproofing membrane. The project also involves building the new 120-ft.deep Hoboken Shaft, which will be used to remove the TBMs when digging is complete.
The Palisades Tunnel is one of three separate tunnels, along with the Hudson
The project includes two tunnel boring machine tunnels, approximately 5,100-ft. long, lined with precast concrete rings that have an inside diameter of 25 ft. 2 in., and six cross passages, each complete with a permanent cast-in-situ concrete liner and waterproofing membrane.
River Tunnel and the Manhattan Tunnel, that are part of the HTP. The project is a joint venture with Schiavone and Dragados.
Work is expected to start this summer and be completed during 2027. For
The tunnel carries 200,000 passenger trips per weekday on 450-plus Amtrak and NJ Transit trains servicing the Northeast Corridor.
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Kiewit to Build $73M First Phase of New Key Bridge
Maryland transportation leaders approved a contract Aug. 29 for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mi-long steel span collapsed into the Patapsco River under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns.
In the immediate aftermath of the deadly March 26 collapse, state and federal officials quickly promised to rebuild the bridge — a longstanding Baltimore landmark and vital piece of transportation infrastructure.
According to the Associated Press, Maryland is eyeing a 2028 completion date and estimated the project would cost a total of $1.7 billion. As part of the effort, the replacement bridge would include significantly more pier protection to better defend against future wayward ships.
At its monthly meeting Aug. 29, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) board awarded a $73 million contract for the first phase of the project to Omaha, Neb.-based Kiewit Infrastructure, one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction firms.
The MDTA also owns assets like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and operates toll facilities across the state.
Bruce Gartner, the agency’s executive director, said in an interview with the AP that the contract award signifies a big step forward in the recovery and rebuild process.
“This really represents such an order of magnitude bigger than all our previous milestones,” he explained.
As part of the “progressive design build” contract, Kiewit will work alongside state engineers and designers to jointly produce the blueprints and then have exclusive rights to negotiate the building of the bridge.
Gartner noted that his agency hopes to release renderings of a preliminary design within the next few months to give the public an idea of what the new bridge will look like.
“We look forward to partnering with the Maryland Transportation Authority, many local subcontractors and suppliers, and our strong craft workforce to safely deliver and restore this vital transportation link in the city of Baltimore and the greater region,” Kiewit said in a statement following news of the contract award.
In announcing their recommendation to the board, Maryland transportation officials said that Kiewit’s proposal was ranked first for its technical content despite being more expensive than two other bids.
During the selection process, the MDTA looked at key staff members
As part of the effort, the replacement bridge would include significantly more pier protection to better defend against future wayward ships.
file Baltimore project to its portfolio. In February, Amtrak announced a $1 billion contract with a construction supergroup that includes Kiewit for work on the future Frederick Douglass Tunnel in West Baltimore, where it will bore two, multi-mile tunnel tubes for passenger rail.
One of Kiewit’s more notable efforts in Baltimore was the Fort McHenry Tunnel under the city’s harbor, which opened in 1985. More drivers have been using the tunnel since the bridge collapse eliminated one of three water crossings that allowed them to bypass the downtown area.
MDTA Makes Herculean Effort to Get Contract Done Quickly
for each contractor and how they handled things like permits and risk management on previous projects, said Jim Harkness, the agency’s chief engineer.
The rebuilding project’s cost estimates should solidify in about six months once the team’s designs are 50-60 percent completed, he said in speaking with the Baltimore Banner, when a “guaranteed maximum price” should become clear.
Bridge Replacement Just Latest Kiewit Project in Baltimore
MDTA officials said the Key Bridge replacement project will advance in two phases, with the first focusing on the design work and other necessary steps before construction begins, which could include demolition of the remaining pieces of the bridge that are still standing. Phase 1 is expected to be completed within a year.
Maryland officials have said the new bridge will be somewhat taller
than the old one to accommodate ever-larger ships entering Baltimore’s harbor, according to the AP.
As a result, Kiewit will design a structure with at least 230 ft. of clearance above Baltimore’s main shipping channel in the Patapsco River, according to recent U.S.
The original Francis Scott Key Bridge took five years to construct and opened in 1977.
Its collapse last March killed six members of a road work crew who were filling potholes on the bridge when it came crashing down into the water below. Baltimore’s busy port was closed for months after the accident and increased traffic congestion in the region remains a problem for drivers.
Maryland is eyeing a 2028 completion date and estimated the project would cost a total of $1.7 billion.
One of Kiewit’s more notable efforts in Baltimore was the Fort McHenry Tunnel under the city’s harbor, which opened in 1985.
Coast Guard guidelines. Depending on the tide from nearby Chesapeake Bay, the collapsed bridge generally stood 185 ft. above the water’s surface.
MDTA noted that the new structure’s main span should also be 200 ft. longer than the previous bridge, which will mean the agency must demolish the remaining spans of the destroyed bridge and start from scratch.
Kiewit also will have “exclusive negotiating rights” for the second phase, the MDTA noted in a statement released after the board meeting.
With the new contract, the construction firm adds another high-pro-
An FBI investigation is ongoing into the circumstances leading up to the collapse, including power outages experienced by the cargo ship Dali while it was still docked in Baltimore.
On the same day that Kiewit was awarded the bridge contract, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) board also approved a proposal to remit the proceeds from a recent $350 million insurance payout to the federal government, calling the decision a show of good faith as discussions continue about whether Washington will cover 100 percent of the cleanup and rebuilding costs.
The federal government generally picks up 90 percent of the tab and the state 10 percent when replacing disaster-damaged interstate highways and bridges, but the Biden administration and members of Maryland’s congressional delegation are pushing congressional lawmakers to approve a complete reimbursement.
During the MDTA board’s discussion over awarding the construction contract, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld thanked the agency’s staff for decisive work in reaching the milestone as quickly as possible in light of the March tragedy.
In an interview with the Baltimore Banner, Gartner admitted it took significant daily effort from his staff and consultants to get the deal done only five months after the bridge collapsed.
PennDOT to Start Massive Road Project in Bellefonte
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will start construction on the long-awaited $259 million high-speed interchange project between Interstate 80 and I-99 near Bellefonte on Sept.4.
The day before, the state agency will oversee the beginning of an effort to replace a 51year-old bridge on U.S. Highway 20 in Erie County that will cost $9.6 million.
The Bellefonte project in central Pennsylvania is meant to improve safety and relieve traffic congestion by creating a direct connection between the two interstates and bypassing Pa. Highway 26.
Trumbull Corp. in Pittsburgh, the project’s prime contractor, will start with the widening of a 5-mi. stretch of I-80 between mile markers 158 and 163. That section will see traffic reduced to one lane in each direction overnight for about two months, the agency noted. Crews also will work during the daylight hours, but PennDOT does not expect that to affect traffic.
The extensive construction is expected to continue through 2030. Not only will the new interchange be created, but crews will build 10 bridges, four retaining walls and five box culverts.
The last phase of the project will be rebuilding and widening Pa. 26. According to PennDOT, Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., a State College construction company, was named Aug. 22 as the low bidder on the project. Work on that $8.6 million portion of the road project is projected to get under way in 2026.
In April, WPSU, central Pennsylvania’s public radio station based in State College, reported that PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll attended the agency’s District 2 2024 construction preview in Bellefonte where he said a new “high-speed” interchange between I-80 and I-99 will cut down on congestion.
“Currently, if you’re on 99, and you want to go east, you have to make a left-hand turn,” he noted. “That backs up traffic in a significant way and having high-speed access to 80 East from 99 solves the problem of the lefthand turn.”
Carroll explained that the project also will let drivers get onto I-99 from I-80 without having to deal with stop signs and red lights; instead, drivers will access a high-speed ramp that connects the two interstates. No lane closures are expected to take place as a result of the work.
PennDOT District 2 Executive Thomas Prestash said the interchange project was identified years ago as a major need for the Bellefonte region.
“Once completed, it’ll enhance safety for motorists and provide local access connections to [Pa.] 26 and will have a significant impact on economic development,” he explained.
Also on hand for last spring’s meeting was State Sen. Wayne Langerholc, R-35th District, who called the I-99/I-80 interchange project a “tremendous” investment.
“It’s not just safety, the road infrastructure, or improvements,” he told WPSU. “This is also an investment in jobs and wages — fam-
ily—sustaining jobs that will be in this area [and] will bring with it all the ancillary benefits as the work is done.”
As a result, those benefits “will lead to more economic activity, [and] more economic development in the region,” Langerholc said.
U.S. 20 Bridge Replacement to Last One Year
Situated in the far northwestern corner of Pennsylvania near the shores of Lake Erie, construction on a new bridge to carry U.S. Highway 20 over Twenty Mile Creek in Erie County is slated to begin Sept. 3, PennDOT announced in late August.
The U.S. 20/Main Street bridge replacement project in North East Township will include removing the existing three-pier bridge and replacing it with a concrete structure supported by a single pier. The work also will include guiderail and drainage updates.
The bridge replacement’s cost is to be paid with a combination of federal and state funds, the Meadville Tribune reported.
The road structure sits between the interchange with I-90 and the New York state line. It was closed to traffic in February following a design analysis of the structure.
According to PennDOT, the existing highway bridge was built in 1973 and is rated in poor condition. On average, approximately 2,500 vehicles a day use the U.S. 20 road structure.
“Since identifying structural concerns with the bridge, PennDOT’s northwest region
team has worked quickly alongside our consultant to handle the complexities of the design and the environmental considerations and develop a timeline that calls for the roadway to reopen next year,” Brian McNulty, a PennDOT District 1 executive, told the Tribune.
Crews will first construct a temporary access roadway prior to the old bridge’s removal and a new pier will be built, PennDOT noted.
As Twenty Mile Creek is stocked with trout and is a Lake Erie tributary, in-stream work is limited during certain times of the year, according to the agency. A waiver was granted to complete the demolition and pier construction before the end of this year.
The contractor, Mekis Construction Corp., from Fenelton, Pa., plans to work through the winter months, if the weather allows, so as to have the project completed and the bridge opened next fall.
PennDOT also noted that a detour route has been in place around the work site for a short while and will remain so during each phase of the project. It is posted using I-90 and Shortman Road in New York state.
During the construction, Gulf Road also will be closed at the U.S. 20 intersection, where traffic will be re-routed along Remington Road and Archer Road. In addition, PennDOT said approximately 1,000 ft. of Gay Road between U.S. 20 and Stinson Road also will be closed during the replacement project, but traffic will be allowed to continue on Stinson Road to U.S. 20.
UD Receives $17M in Partial Funding for Campus Upgrades
In the midst of a nearly $40 million deficit, the University of Delaware (UD) this summer asked the state for additional funding for its proposed capital projects on the Newark campus. Between breaking ground for new buildings, renovations and remodels, the college’s request totals about $52.5 million.
Originally, UD wanted to put $30 million into deferred maintenance for various existing buildings and $22.5 million toward construction projects at STAR Campus.
But the finalized 2024-2025 fiscal year budget for the state only approved $17 million for the university’s capital projects, according to an Aug. 27 news story in The Review, UD’s independent student newspaper.
“The university is systematically addressing its deferred capital projects through a strategic, long-term approach that determines prioritization based upon building viability and need, while also considering several potential revenue streams, including philanthropy and state appropriations,” UD offi-
cials noted in a statement to The Review.
No plan has yet been confirmed by the university on how the current funds will be divided among the upcoming projects.
The original budget proposed by Delaware Gov. John Carney (D) reserved $10 million for UD’s capital projects. However, the state was able to provide an additional $7 million for the university, bringing the total appropriation to $17 million.
Additionally, both Delaware State University and Delaware Technical Community College also are due to receive $17 million for campus improvements and deferred maintenance.
Students Have Funding Ideas of Their Own
Some UD students told The Review that they want to see the money go installing airconditioning in the dormitory buildings.
“The majority of dorms on campus have no air conditioning,” said Maclaren Blow, a senior mechanical engineering major. “The dorm room should be a place of comfort and where students can unwind, and that becomes
difficult when the only thing you can think of is how unbearable the heat is.”
Mackenzie Frank, a sophomore entrepreneurship student at the university, echoed the request for air conditioning in the dorms. She revealed that students currently must apply for an air-conditioned rooms through the college’s Disability Support Services (DSS) office to get a window unit and, even then, some students “might not be approved.”
While some students may randomly be placed in an air-cooled room, those that still need one must complete an online request from DSS, then have their doctor fill out part of the form. If approved, a student is either given an air conditioner or moved into a building with central air.
Blow explained that he would also like to see a portion of the money go toward new desks or chairs, such as in UD’s Kirkbride Lecture Hall and Brown Lab, where a “majority of desks do not have an optimal amount of space when students need to take quizzes or exams.” He noted that it “adds unnecessary stress” to many students.
In May, the Newark Post published plans for new softball fields and renovations to the football and lacrosse stadium. It also reported that the latest request for $52.5 million came in addition to UD’s previous ask of $146 million for operating costs.
To raise more money for those renovations, the university included in its statement that it will be “considering several potential revenue streams,” including philanthropic support and more state funding in the future.
“We are thankful to the state legislature and, in particular, its Joint Committee on Capital Improvement, for providing $17 million in financial support toward deferred maintenance and laboratory upgrades that will aid our ability to deliver on our mission and extend our legacy as Delaware’s flagship institution and one of the top-ranked universities in the country,” the UD statement continued.
The Review reached out to the chair of the State of Delaware’s Joint Finance Committee for an interview request but did not receive a response.
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This includes rubblization of the original concrete pavement. To widen the existing roadway, multiple structures needed to be upgraded, as well.
Hamilton reported that, going from west to east, this includes the following work:
• The I-64 overpass bridge pair at Rocky Step (CR29) is being replaced with a new overpass bridge pair;
• I-64 overpass bridge pair at McCloud Road (CR33/5) is being replaced with an underpass structure;
• The Bills Creek (CR44) two span bridge over I-64 has been replaced with a new single-span bridge over I-64;
• The St. Albans interchange (exit 44) two-span bridge has been replaced with two new bridges alleviating I-64 WB entrance and exit traffic interaction, the I-64 WB entrance bridge passes over top of the I-64 WB exit bridge;
• A new slab-on-girder bridge is being constructed over the Kanawha River to the north (downstream) of the existing Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge, a truss bridge built with the original I-64 system. The new bridge will carry four lanes of I-64 WB traffic. Portions of the Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge’s piers will be reused for a new four-lane bridge carrying I-64 EB traffic. The four lanes will consist of three continuous interstate lanes and a fourth auxiliary lane that connects Exit 44 to Exit 45.
• I-64 overpass bridge pair near the Nitro interchange (Exit 45, WV25) will be replaced with a new overpass bridge pair.
According to Hamilton, one of the main challenges with the project is coordination with other agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, two railroads and multiple utilities.
“The project will result in I-64 being six lanes from Teays Valley [Exit 39] to Charleston, alleviating heavy traffic congestion,” he said.
Hamilton also reported that the phasing of
the work is a unique aspect of the project, since it was accomplished while attempting to minimize impacts to interstate users.
“The contract required two 11-foot lanes to remain open,” he said. “That means traffic must be shifted around within the existing 4-foot shoulder, two 12-foot lanes, and 10-foot
shoulder to provide room to build.”
According to WVDOT, the original Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge opened to traffic in 1962. It was named for Cpl. Donald Milton Legg, a steelworker who lost his life when he fell from the bridge during construction.
In October 2022, Gov. Jim Justice announced the opening of the westbound World War I Memorial Bridge just north of the old Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge. Eastbound and westbound traffic was shifted onto the new bridge to allow demolition of the old span.
The main span of the old Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge was gently lowered onto a barge in December 2022 as contractors began disassembling the old structure. The bridge had served the public for 60 years.
On Sept. 6, 2023, Brayman-Trumbull lifted the 314-ft. main span of the new Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge into position, completing the bridge superstructure from one side of the Kanawha River to the other.
Major subcontractors for the project include HDR Inc. for design; West Virginia Paving for supply and laydown of HMA; Beeghly Tree LLC for E&S items; Highway Safety Inc. for traffic control devices and pavement markings; Martin Reinforcing for rebar work; North Suburban Tree for clearing and grubbing; P&G Construction Company for stay-in-place deck forms,
The project is a part of Gov. Justice’s Roads to Prosperity program and is one of the largest construction projects undertaken.
The prime contractor on the project is Brayman–Trumbull, a Joint Venture.
One of the main challenges with the project is coordination with other agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, two railroads and multiple utilities. see
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ABB, Komatsu to Collaborate On Electrification Platform
ABB and Komatsu have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to collaborate on the development of integrated solutions that will help bring net zero emissions for heavy industrial machinery a step closer to reality.
The collaboration brings two global leaders together to share industry expertise and products in a bid to create world-class solutions, ranging from renewable energy generation to fully electrified mining equipment.
Decarbonization of mobile mining equipment is needed to help mine operators achieve their greenhouse gas reduction targets. ABB and Komatsu’s collaboration is geared towards reducing diesel consumption and ultimately eliminating it through the electrification of mine operations. Innovation has been, and will continue to be, the primary catalyst for ABB, Komatsu and their mine customers to reach their carbon reduction goals.
“We’re pleased to embark on this collaboration with ABB and are excited to leverage one another’s industry leading products and technological expertise to help move mining operations toward net zero emissions, empowering a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together,” said Dan Funcannon, senior vice president of surface haulage of Komatsu.
With the collaboration, ABB and Komatsu are deeply committed to providing customers with a portfolio of interoperable
solutions to meet their specific needs. Recognizing the varying stages of electrification standards across the mining industry, ABB and Komatsu are focusing on haulage, loading and auxiliary equipment. This approach aims to build a comprehensive portfolio of production and support equipment to accelerate adoption into our customers’ operations.
“By working together, we will tackle electrification and make a revolutionary difference to the way mining companies operate their sites in the near future,” said Joachim Braun, division president, ABB Process Industries. “We recognize the strategic importance of this agreement and believe there will be mutual business benefits and potential technology solutions for the mining market. Collaboration across the industry has already been proven to enable real and faster progress and we look forward to driving what happens next.”
For a firsthand look at the collaboration, visit the Komatsu MINExpo 2024 booth from Sept. 24 to 26. The booth will be in Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center and feature the ABB eMine Robot Automated Connection Device (ACD). The Robot ACD is planned to be a fully automated interoperable connection device part of the eMine FastCharge solution for future battery-electric trucks.
For more information, visit www.komatsu.com and www.abb.com.
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(L-R) are Dan Funcannon, senior vice president of surface haulage, Komatsu; Joachim Braun, division president, ABB Process Industries; Brian Fox, senior vice president of mining strategy & innovation, Komatsu; and Max Luedtke, global business line manager of mining, ABB Process Industries.
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Though construction contractors are still having a tough time, finding and keeping qualified workers, they aren’t sleeping on the job.
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federal workforce policies.
In analyzing survey results, the association said the fed’s policies mean it costs more, takes longer and is less certain if a project will start on time.
However, the association outlined a range of steps construction firms are taking to build new workforce development partnerships.
“So too are AGC of America and its network of 89 chapters working to address workforce shortages,” said Jeff Shoaf, CEO of the AGC.
The group has partnered with member chapters to run more than a dozen targeted digital advertising campaigns designed to reach and recruit new workers.
Shoaf said they’ve created and shared recruiting resources, including a template recruiting website for chapters.
“Our Culture of Care program … available to the entire industry … is designed to help firms retain workers by teaching them how to create more welcoming and inclusive job sites.”
And, he said, “we regularly host virtual and in-person gatherings to share workforce development success stories and encourage their replication.”
Association chapters run a host of training and recruiting programs as well, partnering with local school districts to create new construction academies.
Pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs have been built through a network of career and technical education teachers.
And members host dozens of construction career fairs each year, among many other workforce efforts.
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Shoaf is confident federal workforce policies will make a meaningful and lasting difference for the better for the nation’s construction workforce.
The AGC’s annual workforce survey found that members are dedicating more resources to recruiting craft workers this year than they did in 2023.
There is no denying that contractors are even more challenged to fill open positions this year than they were in 2023.
The AGC-Arcoro survey found that 94 percent of respondents reported having open positions for craft workers. In 2023 that number was 85 percent.
Likewise, for 79 percent, openings for salaried positions are plentiful. That compares to 69 percent a year ago.
The AGC reports that among those firms, 94 percent face challenges filling craft positions and 92 percent report difficulty in filling salaried openings.
“Nearly all craft positions are hard to fill,” noted the survey analysis. More than 60 percent of firms find difficulty
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Groff Tractor Matches TAMCO With Right Equipment
structure of some sort that needs to be demolished or an industrial plant needs to be dismantled, for example, we want them to call us,” she said. “That’s been one of the reasons we have traveled all over the United States to take on new projects. We do roughly about 30 such demolitions each year.”
Johnson added that these demo projects are more than just one-story efforts. They include projects to raze silos and towers — some as high as 180 ft. A recent one was performed by TAMCO in Highspire, Pa., taking down an industrial mill plant.
Although the demolition contractor mainly operates closer to its home base, TAMCO also has plied its trade in places as diverse as Tennessee, Texas, Chicago, and as far west as California. When they travel to far-flung job sites, crews haul along the company’s own equipment cross-country on trailers.
“Primarily, we are along the East Coast, but if our client says, ‘I have a job in California for you,’ we will bid on it,” she said, noting that the logistics of traveling that far to carry out its specialty is added into the cost of the job. “Taking down many types of buildings involves a lot of logistics. You cannot hire anyone to do it.”
Groff Helps TAMCO Find Right Equipment
When TAMCO called Groff Tractor & Equipment for assistance in expanding its machine inventory, Johnson said she specifically contacted Robert Delaney, an account manager at the dealership’s Sellersville location.
“I have known Bob [Delaney] for at least 20 years,” she said. “He is a good man and very loyal.”
To begin with, TAMCO purchased nine new John Deere machines. The demolition firm now has four John Deere model 350 P-Tier excavators, a pair of 210 models, and one each of the John Deere 135, 160, and 245 mid-size machines.
“John Deere is probably the smoothest running equipment brand,” said Jake Johnson. “I like how their inside cabins are very spacious. Also, John Deere excavators have an automatic reverse fan that blows dust out of the machine and the radiators.”
Tammy Johnson said they own a few other specialty excavators, including a long-boom extended-reach excavator.
In addition to those pieces, TAMCO acquired a John Deere 544 G-Tier mid-sized wheel loader and two Kleemann-made products, an impact crusher, and a jaw crusher for its material processing needs.
When all was said and done, TAMCO had made a considerable investment in its operations with the new machinery — one that Johnson feels will only strengthen her company’s ability to fulfill its future contracts successfully and efficiently.
“On the crushing side, I went over to the Kleemann factory in Germany, and after having had multiple crushers over the years, we found that the Kleemann crusher is a solid piece in terms of its fuel economy, production, and the amount of material it puts out,” she said. “Plus, it has an electric generator to power al its motors.”
TAMCO also has a Kleemann screener to complement the two German-produced crushers it has.
“Another reason for buying John Deere machinery is we can see each machine operating online,” she said. “The office can keep track of each piece of equipment running, know what fuel we burn daily, and get maintenance alerts. It will
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Jay Cole, certified dealer inspector of Groff Tractor & Equipment, goes over the technical aspects of the John Deere 310 excavator.
Greg Grimes, product technical specialist of Groff Tractor & Equipment discusses the John Deere 544G wheel loader with TAMCO demolition team members.
Brian Mace, product technical specialist of Groff Tractor & Equipment, explains the features and benefits of the John Deere 350 excavator for TAMCO Demolition team members.
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help our bidding process and make us more efficient.”
Regarding the heavy equipment made by John Deere, Johnson and her TAMCO colleagues were very impressed with JDLink, the manufacturer’s telematics system that enables data flow between its connected machines, and the equipment owner’s John Deere Operations Center/JDLink account.
“We once had a mix of different equipment vendors, but we decided that we would rather have them all connected through JDLink, where all data is recorded daily,” she said. TAMCO is highly confident in the expertise, equipment training and service her outfit receives from John Deere, the full-service supplier.
“Just the way Groff is running right now makes us feel good about working with them,” Johnson said. “Their service has been impeccable, and they always have parts on deck if we need them. Their parts are readily available every day at 7 a.m.
“Things can and will break down, and every moment that happens to us creates havoc on the job sites. Just one excavator being down can hold up the whole crew on a project, so knowing that Groff has parts there every morning has been awesome. We are looking forward to a long-lasting relationship with John Deere.” CEG
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When one of the East Coast’s foremost demolition companies recently needed to purchase significant equipment to handle all its work, it looked a little further for the right dealership.
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Robust Attachment Portfolio Can Enhance Versatility
By Olamiposi Agboola SPECIAL TO CEG
In an era of labor shortages and projected construction growth, contractors and their crews continue to face both challenges and opportunities on job sites. It’s no surprise, then, that seeing quick ROI for new equipment purchases is increasingly important.
While a specialized machine can be a great asset on the job site, maximizing your existing machines with the help of attachments may prove more efficient and cost effective.
Add Versatility to Your Fleet
Compact track loaders, skid steer loaders and excavators are known for their versatility; you may be surprised at how many attachment options also are available for mini track loaders, small articulated loaders, compact wheel loaders, telehandlers and even tractors. To fully optimize your existing fleet, connect with your dealer to understand the full range of attachment options you can take advantage of.
With the right attachments, your machine can be productive through all seasons across construction, landscaping, agriculture or grounds maintenance jobs. This versatility enables you to seize existing project opportunities while also venturing into new markets.
When considering what attachments to add to your fleet, it’s important to consider a few factors. First, identify essential attachments that are currently missing from your inventory. Second, analyze frequently rented attachments to assess potential cost savings by purchasing. Finally, review missed job contracts to identify potential projects that could be pursued with the right attachments.
Augers, buckets, breakers, clamps and grapples are just a few core attachments that can increase your job site opportunities year-round. Specialty attachments, such as rotary cutters, chippers, flail mowers, drum mulchers, soil conditioners and stump grinders, also can tackle work across a variety of industries with their multi-functional capabilities.
For winter work, you may seek dedicated snow-removal attachments, such as snow blades, snow pushers or a snowblower.
Keep Operators in the Seat
Due to attachment features like Bobcat’s Bob-Tach attachment mounting system, operators can easily — and quickly — change attachments by manually lifting and lowering two easy-to-handle levers on the attachment mounting bracket. For added convenience, operators can opt for enhanced systems like Bobcat’s Power Bob-Tach, which give you the ability to change non-hydraulic attachments with the press of a button from inside the cab. This technology lets you change a non-hydraulic attachment in a matter of minutes — all from your seat.
Operators also can use the Bob-Dock attachment mounting system on select Bobcat loaders to switch out hydraulic attachments with the press of a switch. This industry exclusive from Bobcat is an evolution from the Bob-Tach and Power Bob-Tach systems, allowing operators to stay in the cab, keeping productivity high and leaving more time to complete the task at hand.
Bobcat has equipped many of its compact excavators with its exclusive X-Change attachment mounting system for multi-attachment functionality.
For the most convenient attachment changes in the industry, choose the optional Hydraulic X-Change system. Release and secure attachments from inside the cab by pressing a switch.
These hyper-focused features directly impact operator seat time which improves both job site productivity and performance.
Tackle Challenges With Precision, Finesse
Optimizing your fleet with the right attachments can help you get more done in less time, gain versatility, replace less utilized machines and give you the tools to accomplish major projects.
Popular attachments like buckets, augers and trenchers are obvious choices for handling material, digging holes and trenching through even the toughest soil, respectively. Specialty attachments like graders, box blades and land planes can make your fleet even more versatile for projects that require absolute accuracy, precision, and in some cases — finesse.
Whether you need to simply improve your job site performance or lower your operating costs in 2024, evaluating your attachment lineup is a good place to start. The wide variety of attachments available and their breadth of features can provide both immediate and long-term benefits that will help you be successful not only this year but well into the future.
(Olamiposi Agboola is a marketing specialist of Bobcat.)
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AEM Helps Felling Celebrate 50 Years of Manufacturing
Felling Trailers took the opportunity to celebrate its 50th anniversary and team member appreciation with the AEM Manufacturing Express, gathering employees to celebrate the company’s history and continued development.
“2024 is a milestone year for Felling Trailers. Fifty years ago, on November 1st, 1974, my parents, Merle and Kathy Felling, purchased a small welding shop on Pine St. in downtown Sauk Centre, Sauk Centre Welding. Fast forward a few years, and Merle’s trailer designs and quality craftsmanship quickly got noticed. Trailer orders increased, and risk and growth took place. In the mid-late 1980s, the business moved to its current location and became doing business as Felling Trailers Inc.,” said Brenda Jennissen, president/CEO and co-owner of Felling Trailers Inc.
“When we purchased the company from Merle and Kathy nearly a dozen years ago, we knew we had an enormous responsibility to follow in their footsteps, continuing to be good community stewards to our team members, customers, and the communities we call home. This tour serves as a uniquely valuable opportunity to reflect on the people who have made that happen and where we want to take things over the next half-century,” said Jennissen.
More than 200 of Felling’s team members gathered together by the company’s new powder coat facility to enjoy an afternoon filled with games, food and prizes, along with the oppor-
tunity to visit with fellow team members, policymakers and AEM team members. The games provided by AEM are part of their Manufacturing Challenge; the online video games invite participants to tackle industry-themed questions for a chance to win prizes. Team members lined up to participate in the various games and show their support for the I Make America campaign.
“The ‘Manufacturing Express’ celebrates our team members and community while highlighting our contribution to American manufacturing and the U.S. economy,” said Patrick Jennissen, vice president of sales and marketing.
The “AEM Manufacturing Express” made its 10th stop on its national tour at Felling Trailers Inc. The tour covers more than 20 states with 80 stops at equipment manufacturers to
showcase the cutting-edge technology and innovations that power modern equipment and the innovative technologies, processes, people and products revolutionizing this industry across America.
“The Manufacturing Express is more than a bus tour. This event allows us to tell your story and celebrate the amazing products you make right here in Sauk Centre, Minn. Behind every piece of equipment, there is a story, and we are excited to tell those stories of the 2.3 million women and men in our industry,” said Kelly Lang, senior director of sales and engagement with AEM.
For more information, visit www.felling.com and manufacturingexpress.org.
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Felling Trailers took the opportunity to celebrate
(L-R) are Brenda Jennissen, Bonnie Radjenovich, Mary Franson and Ben Anderson.
Felling Trailers’ Brenda Jennissen (L) and AEM’s Kelly Lang speak to the crowd.
Felling Trailers’ Juan Juarez placing a Felling Trailers decal on the bus.
“The ‘Manufacturing Express’ celebrates our team members and community while highlighting our contribution to American manufacturing and the U.S. economy,” said Patrick Jennissen, vice president of sales and marketing.
More than 200 of Felling’s team members gathered to enjoy an afternoon filled with games, food and prizes, along with the opportunity to visit with fellow team members, policymakers and AEM team members.
XL Specialized Adds New Knight 80 MFG Trailer, New Website
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The 48-ft.-long detachable gooseneck lowboy has an overall capacity of 80,000 lbs. and a concentrated capacity of 70,000 lbs. in 16 ft.
XL Specialized Trailers announced the launch of a brand-new trailer model, the XL Knight 80 MFG. The Knight has an updated and improved mechanical, full-width gooseneck trailer design.
The 48-ft.-long detachable gooseneck lowboy has an overall capacity of 80,000 lbs. and a concentrated capacity of 70,000 lbs. in 16 ft. The trailer offers 29 ft. of main deck loading space and a loaded deck height of 18 in. for versatile hauling.
The XL Knight 80 MFG offers many new standard features and encompasses the most popular specs and options possible into a competitive offering. The detachable gooseneck features front connection plates with three height settings for added adaptability over various terrains.
The front of the main deck can go up or down 1.5 in., for a total of a 3-in. variance. The raise and lower valve in the rear allows for an adjustment of 1.5 in. The Colas-plus raise and lower valve is especially customer-friendly with its large and durable handle.
The Knight trailer has improved aesthetics with an aluminum logo decal at the front and MicroNova clearance lights. A battery backup with a four-way plug enables the
lights to stay on even when the trailer is disconnected from the truck.
The new trailer also features a convenient front storage area to stow chains or other materials. Swingout outriggers can be added to the main deck for hauling over-width loads. A 2 ft. by 2 ft. cutout in the rear transition provides additional space for equipment such as draw bars on tractors. The two-axle wheel area is prepped to accommodate a third axle if needed.
The Knight is our next product in a series of stock-style trailers, allowing the manufacturer to ramp up production of popular models to meet market demand. The XL Guardian 110 HDG was the first product in this program, released early in 2023.
Knights and Guardians are both now available on XL dealer lots.
New Website
In addition to its new Knight trailer, XL Specialized Trailers also recently launched its updated website.
Designed with the customer experience as a top priority, the site offers simpler navigation and a sleek aesthetic.
For more information, visit xlspecializedtrailer.com.
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LaGasse Teams With Inventors to Make Ideas Into Reality
LaGasse Machine & Fabrication, manufacturers of the Harder Dump Box Spreader, is headquartered in Lyons, N.Y., a small town just south of Lake Ontario.
With its roots as a fabrication facility, LaGasse was originally founded by Cliff LaGasse, who made his mark as a master craftsman in the fabrication industry building specialty equipment. In 1983, Cliff turned the company over to his son, Dan, who expanded the company into a solid engineering and manufacturing company. But, perhaps most importantly, Dan led the way for LaGasse to become the manufacturing and marketing company for the Harder Dump Box Spreader.
As LaGasse continued to grow over the years, Dan also began pushing LaGasse into the agricultural industry where the company developed its own branded ag equipment, leading to the creations of LaGasse Ag Equipment. LaGasse Ag Equipment manufactures its own orchard equipment (bin trailers, hedgers, tree planters, remote tractor steer capabilities, maintenance trailers) and also are dealers for various brands of sprayers, automated picking platforms, root pruners, crop equipment, chemicals and bins. Inside the core business, LaGasse also works very closely with the local municipalities on truck repairs and custom fabrication work.
The Harder Dump Box Spreader was invented by a highway superintendent for highway superintendents. It is named for its inventor, Kenneth A. Harder, who envisioned and created the spreader as he served as highway superintendent of the town of Arcadia, N.Y.
Being a true innovator, Harder made a declaration one night as he watched the dump boxes from town trucks being removed to mount V-box sanders. According to his son, he
asserted, “There has to be a better way!”
Harder drew his ideas on napkins at the local coffee shop and teamed up with a metal-fabrication business to make his dreams a reality, ultimately leading to the Harder Dump Box Spreader being patented in the United States and Canada in 1984.
David K. Harder entrusted LaGasse Works (now LaGasse Machine & Fabrication) with the manufacture of his father’s legacy product, which over time has made many improvements and remains today a much sought-after spreader.
The concept behind the Harder Dump Box Spreader was
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to develop a product for municipalities and other snow and ice removing companies that would eliminate the need for municipalities to go through the burdensome task of removing the dump bodies from their fleet of trucks and replacing those bodies with Vbox or hopper spreaders for the application of salt and sand.
The concept at its core was simple: why not add an accessory to a traditional municipal truck’s dump box that would allow the dump box to double as a sand and salt trailer? The end result was a conveyor that can slide in/out of the tailgate of the truck’s dump body and extend the length of the truck. Outside of the tailgate, connected to the conveyor, is the material spreading system, which is secured with a single pin and contains the necessary hydraulic system of hoses to make the entire spreading system operational from inside the cab of the truck.
Besides the convenience of only needing a single truck body for year around truck utilization, according to the company, the Harder Dump Box Spreader has several other advantages:
• The Harder system is designed with a low center of gravity, unlike unstable V-box spreaders.
• All normal maintenance procedures are done at ground level, which is much safer for truck operators.
• The Harder Dump Box Spreader has been engineered and designed to withstand the rigors of year-round municipal use. It features heavy-duty pintle chains, 2-in. diameter shafts with cast iron sprockets and a cast iron gear box. All fasteners are made from stainless steel to protect from the corrosive effects of sale. The dual auger version hosts two solid augers made of 304 stainless and is dual counter rotating.
• To give wide distribution. the spinner disc has a 20-in. diameter and is manufactured from urethane.
• When using the dump box equipped with the Harder Dump Box Spreader you are carrying a significantly larger load than when utilizing a V-spreader. The typical municipal dump body has an 18-ton capacity versus a 14-ton capacity in the V-box, thus reducing the number of return trips to the salt pile, hence saving labor, fuel and wear and tear on your truck.
• The spreader’s compact design reduces the amount of storage space needed for equipment during summer storage. The spreaders are stackable to save space.
• The Harder system is economically priced, allowing a highway department to purchase extra units as backup, if needed.
• There are four standard models; however, LaGasse can customize a spreader to any size that is needed.
• One of the key features of the Harder is
that you can “bump” the load when you return to the barn. This means that all that needs to be done is chain the tailgate and lift the box (with the spreader in it) and the material will come out. No shoveling is needed.
• The Harder Dump Box Spreader can be taken in/out of the truck body within 15 minutes.
New in 2023, LaGasse developed a dual auger model which fits in the same footprint as the chain model. The dual auger system is ideal for adding/mixing materials and liquid within the truck body to create a slurry to distribute onto the roads. The dual auger also helps to break up material in the truck box. Each auger is 7 in., 304 stainless and dual counter rotating — this makes for an extremely heavy-duty auger system.
The design team at LaGasse understands that everyone has their own preferences when it comes to product design. Therefore, the Harder Dump Box Spreader is available in 304 stainless steel and powder-coated carbon steel.
The existing truck body can be easily converted to a Harder system by purchasing a Harder tailgate kit. The tailgate kit provides an easy opening for the spreader to slide through and into the dump box floor, according to the company. Kits are available in two configurations and fabricated in prime-painted carbon steel, 304 stainless steel or aluminum.
Between 1983 and today, the company has grown and prospered with the Harder Dump Box Spreader serving as a very important part of the company’s growth. In 2019, Kaye Stone-Gansz and her husband, Ross Gansz, purchased the LaGasse Group of Companies. Kaye, who serves as the company’s president, grew up on a familyowned crop farm which also had a retail sales and service business in upstate New York.
According to Kaye, “Growing up working on the farm and in the family retail/service business is where I developed an interest in the area of fabrication and engineering.
I was always trying to help invent new ideas or fabricate new pieces of equipment to improve the farm’s efficiency. I left the family businesses to get my college degree at RIT in Rochester, N.Y., where I received my engineering degree.”
Kaye joined the Xerox Corporation in 1986 where she worked in engineering, product development and worldwide service. She retired from Xerox in 2011, and in 2012 purchased a local gravel pit and stone quarry where fabrication continued to be a part of her daily activities.
At LaGasse, Kaye is involved in day-today operations and is responsible for the overall success of the company’s operations. She is actively involved in driving sales,
quoting/estimating fabrication and machining projects, and works very closely with her customer base.
According to Kaye, “I spent more than 25 years working at the Xerox Corporation, where I honed my desire to start my own business in the manufacturing arena. LaGasse is giving me a great opportunity to design and develop and build custom solutions for my own company.”
Kaye and Ross Gansz, as any new company owners are looking to expand the Harder Dump Box Spreader into new markets.
“The Harder system has received a great reception from municipalities in New York State, basically our own back yard,” Kaye said. “However, we have barely scratched the surface of getting our message to highway departments outside of New York. We have really started to focus on Massachusetts and the surrounding New England states and have been attending trade shows in that area to get the word out.
“The Harder conveyor has always been hydraulically powered using 5:1 gearbox ratio 304 stainless steel and 304 stainless steel idler assy. We see a great growth potential in adding an electric-powered option, which would also help us in satisfying the needs of converting smaller chassis and dump boxes than what we have typically done today.”
The Gansz’s also are looking at expanding into the contractor market.
“We believe our product can be successfully used for spreading aggregate on the job site, similar to a stone slinger. It would by no means have all of the features of the stone slinger but could be utilized by contractors that want to spread 2-inch minus aggregate over a large area.”
As the overall company goes, the Gansz’ also are working to expand LaGasse’s agricultural offerings. Kaye and Ross still have heavy ties to the agricultural industry. They own a 200-acre farm and roadside market, which consists of 50 acres of orchard and 150 acres of crops. This connection to the land gives them valuable knowledge on how to best expand the agricultural division.
In 2023, Kaye and Ross purchased GD Youngs in Sodus, N.Y., another fabrication shop, to expand the company’s overall capacity and portfolio, specifically, getting into sanitary welding and giving them the ability to take on onsite projects.
“Bringing on GD Youngs has expanded the employee base as well as added more capabilities to the products / services LaGasse Machine & Fabrication can offer to the customer. This purchase adds tremendous value to the LaGasse brand.”
For more information, visit www.lagassefab.com. CEG
(All photos courtesy of LaGasse.)
Kaye Gansz with the LaGasse orchard trimmer, a product offered by the LaGasse Agricultural Division.
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An installation for the town of Lyons, N.Y. Note that the conveying system is fed through a customized opening in the truck’s tailgate.
Harder spreaders are stackable, taking up very little storage space.
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Among Early Carriers of Screencore, Jersey Rents Thrives With Partnership
As a relatively new manufacturer of mobile crushers, screens, trommels and pugmills, Screencore has quickly assembled a first-class network of dealers, distributors and sales partners throughout the southern hemisphere, through Europe and into the United States.
One of the early adopters of Screencore equipment on the U.S. eastern seaboard is Jersey Rents, headquartered in Bayville and Old Bridge, N.J.
“When I first met with Screencore, I was skeptical as they weren’t an established brand. But after seeing the equipment in the field, I knew we were onto something,” said Robert Mennona, Jersey Rents U.S. Airforce veteran, owner and general manager.
“The Screencore range offers an affordable and intelligently priced modern alternative to some of the more established players. Their bespoke production facility ensures regular stock availability. We have a couple of new units in transit as we speak and look forward to getting them out to our customers — particularly the larger jaw crusher,” said Mennona.
Established Throughout New Jersey
Jersey Rents is well established in the New Jersey and its bordering states. As well as acting as the authorized distributor of Screencore, the company acts for a number of some of the most established brands of construction and associated equipment in the world.
Among those companies Jersey Rents acts as an authorized sales, service and parts dealer for include: Yanmar, LiuGong, Dressta, Wacker, Mecalac, ASV Skid Steers, Kioti tractors, Boxer Equipment, Haulotte Lifts, Oriel attachments, Fecon Forestry Mulching, Loftness Mulching Heads, Stanley Labounty, Genesis, CE Attachments, Chicago Pneumatic, Topcon Positioning Systems, Honda and Husquvarna.
“We supply new and pre-owned equipment for sale or rent. We have built up a relationship with some of the most active construction, landscaping and demolition companies in New Jersey. They know they can rely on us, as Jersey Rents will not only supply the equipment, but we also offer onsite service, including fast and accurate shipments of parts directly to the customer,” added Mennona.
Condux International Launches Updated Website, Catalog
The new site is designed to maximize the interactive experience for end users, distributors and internal sales personnel.
Condux International Inc., a manufacturer of cable installation tools and equipment, recently launched a new, updated, comprehensive website.
The site aligns the product menu system with a newly updated catalog and product line card to make it easy for users to find the products they need.
Extensive Rental Fleet
Jersey Rents’ rental fleet includes a vast inventory of late model excavators, backhoes, loaders, dozers, material handlers and aerial lifts as well as Screencore crushers, screens, trommels, stackers and pugmills.
“If you are a large construction company in need of heavy equipment, we have what you need. If you are a homeowner doing small construction jobs, we also have what you need. Jersey Rents offers delivery and pick up services to your job site or your home,” said Mennona.
“Getting the right piece of equipment for the job can be tricky. Screens and crushers make money for customers, but it can be confusing sometimes, especially getting the right mesh or jaw plates. Our customers are provided with impartial advice and help all the way through the job. We are there to help, and we want our customers to get the best experience possible. Prospective, new and existing customers are encouraged to contact one of our qualified application experts, and we will be happy to assist.
“For specialized needs, our partnership with Screencore is invaluable. Their experts are available 24/7, providing support that we and our customers greatly appreciate,” said Mennona.
For more information, visit www.screencore.ie/. (All photos courtesy of Screencore.)
The new site is designed to maximize the interactive experience for end users, distributors and internal sales personnel. Many flagship products feature rollover callouts and 360-degree photo viewers. The refined navigation system provides easy access to information on Condux’s complete line of cable installation equipment, the company said.
The new Condux catalog, along with various product manuals and brochures, is available online by page or full download in PDF format. Users also can find information on Condux University, new products and more. The website has the most up to date information about the Condux line of power, telecom and fiber optic cable installation equipment. For more information, visit www.condux.com.
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Jersey Rents’ rental fleet includes a vast inventory of late model excavators, backhoes, loaders, dozers, material handlers and aerial lifts as well as Screencore crushers, screens, trommels, stackers and pugmills.
Robert Mennona (L), owner and general manager, and his son, Rob Jr., rental manager, both of Jersey Rents.
One of the early adopters of Screencore equipment on the U.S. eastern seaboard is Jersey Rents, headquartered in Bayville and Old Bridge, N.J.
Aggregate Production and Recycling Section
MB Crusher: Optimizing Your Washout Recycling Operation
Discover how MB Crusher is transforming excess concrete washout with innovative attachments for the construction industry. Turn hardened concrete into recycled aggregates for your next project.
MB Crusher jaw crushers provide contractors and ready-mix plants with the capability to turn leftover concrete into another revenue source.
Challenges With Leftover Concrete Washout
Ready-mix concrete is a pre-mixed concrete that is manufactured in a batching plant or factory and delivered to the construction site in a ready-to-use form.
Excess concrete can come from concrete waste from equipment, tools and machinery used in the construction process. As a result, piles of leftover concrete continue to mount onsite.
Companies must provide a safe and proper way to clean and dispose of excess concrete known as washout. Washout ensures the excess concrete is removed and disposed of properly to prevent environmental factors such as runoff to storm drain systems. However, companies are left with limited options to deal with concrete stockpiles onsite.
Recycle Concrete Washout Into New Aggregates for Sale
Without an efficient concrete washout recycling system, companies are wasting money and decreasing productivity.
MB Crusher helps contractors and readymix plants solve the problem of excess concrete by crushing and recycling hardened concrete onsite. Therefore, companies can use the recycled aggregate as backfill, materials for new construction projects or create an additional revenue source by selling the aggregate.
One customer received the equivalent of two years of leftover concrete washout returned to his plant. Instead of continuing to spend lots of money on transportation and crushing services, the company purchased an MB Crusher BF 80.3 crusher bucket. The company used the BF 80.3 crusher bucket to
transform their excavator into a mobile recycling center on site by crushing the leftover stockpile of concrete as recycled aggregate.
MB Crusher attachments are easy to mobilize and fast setup on site. In fact, all MB Crusher attachments can be operated by a single person on any brand of heavy equipment, according to the company.
The MB-L160 crusher bucket can be utilized in multiple locations allowing companies to move the attachment from plant-to-plant. Now, contractors and ready-mix plants can quickly and frequently crush concrete washout, as well as avoiding expensive transportation and service fees, and increasing profit margins from recycled aggregate sales. For
The MB-L160 crusher bucket can be utilized in multiple locations allowing companies to move the attachment from plant-to-plant.
Excess concrete can come from concrete waste from equipment, tools and machinery used in the construction process. As a result, piles of leftover concrete continue to mount onsite.
SENNEBOGEN Names Top Dealers During ReMa Show
As the SENNEBOGEN Dealer of the Year for two years running, Vinicius Casselli, director of Envimat, the SENNEBOGEN dealer in Brazil, said his plan was to make Envimat the top dealer. And Plan B was to make Plan A work. Well, it is working as well as he expected. But as he said recently, “Although SEN-
NEBOGEN material handlers are relatively easy to sell because of their engineering and overall product quality, their customers expect their machines to be able to operate 24 hours a day.”
To make that happen, he has an army of mobile factory trained mechanics to do just that.
Award Winners
At a recent ISRI Show, today known as the ReMA Show (Recycled Materials Association), Constantino Lannes, president of SENNEBOGEN America, Envimat was once again named Top Dealer in the SENNEBOGEN America family.
“We are very proud of the accomplish-
ments of all our dealers. We have the best dealers in the industry,” said Lannes. Brooke Tyler IV of Tyler Equipment Company with company offices in Massachusetts and Connecticut, this year’s first runner-up (and the 2022 Tree Care Dealer of the Year) said that since
see AWARDS page 64
(L-R) are Erich Sennebogen, of SENNEBOGEN; Brooke Tyler IV, of Tyler Equipment Company; Colleen Miller, of SENNEBOGEN; Garth Field, of Tyler Equipment Company; Michael Jones, of Tyler Equipment Company; and Constantino Lannes, of SENNEBOGEN.
(L-R) are Erich Sennebogen, of SENNEBOGEN; Joe Patton, of Tractor & Equipment Company; Frazier Shoults, of Tractor & Equipment Company; Andrew Petit, of Tractor & Equipment Company; Colleen Miller, of SENNEBOGEN; Chad Stracener, of Tractor & Equipment Company; Constantino Lannes, of SENNEBOGEN; Robert Boehme, of Tractor & Equipment Company; and Ryan Zenor, of SENNEBOGEN.
(L-R) are Erich Sennebogen, of SENNEBOGEN; Carlos Oliveira, of Envimat; Colleen Miller, of SENNEBOGEN; Vinicius Casselli, of Envimat; Constantino Lannes, of SENNEBOGEN; and Fernando Strobel, of SENNEBOGEN.
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SENNEBOGEN machines are purpose-built, he has technicians and service vehicles that have also been “purpose-built” with factory training and stocked with UPtime Kits and all the special tools they might need to service a SENNEBOGEN material handler.
Chad Stracener, from Tractor & Equipment Company of Alabama, the second runner-up (and the 2023 Tree Care Dealer of the Year) also talked about their service trucks, and factorytrained technicians that are out there every day meeting the needs of their customers while continuing to build customer trust and confidence. As well, he recounted that TEC continues to invest in inventory and an inventory delivery system that ensures continuous uptime and machine availability.
At the meeting, Tyler and Stracener both agreed with the sentiment from Casselli: “Our customers know that they are buying the best product on the market, but in return, they have high expectations for machine uptime.”
They all agreed that as distributors, they take this responsibility seriously
and each of them have invested heavily in parts inventories and technician training at the SENNEBOGEN Training Center.
They also agreed that a good salesman will sell the first piece of equipment, but it is the impact of the parts and service people that keeps them coming back.
Becoming Partners With Customers
Envimat, as the company name says, addresses their two main areas of interest: environment and material handling.
Initially, Envimat was well known in the forestry industry and made its mark there. However, based on that history, Casselli brought in steel, scrap and recycling market specialists.
“We hired these individuals because they know the business of our customers and understand the challenges they face every day,” Casselli said.
“Our sales teams are well versed with the SENNEBOGEN product line but our specialists bring something new to each situation. We know what the customers want and we see it as part of our job to be their equipment partner and help the customer be more profitable. They can do
that when we have earned their trust and we work with them to choose the right machines with the right attachment for their operations and applications.”
Casselli went on to say that some of his best salespeople are his customers. When asking one of his customers if he can bring in someone to see their SENNEBOGEN working in their yard, they always say, “Yes, of course. But you’re not allowed to come. Stay home. We’ll have a good conversation,” and they do. He says they tell them all about the machines but most importantly, they tell them about our service fleet, parts inventory and our factory trained mechanics.
“We’re very proud of our relationship with our customers. We are also very excited that we are bringing five customer technicians this fall to the SENNEBOGEN Training Center for free factory training that will be done in Spanish.”
What Customers Like
One of the things that his customers really like is the simplicity of the SENNEBOGEN material handlers. The offthe-shelf componentry as well as the fact that they are hydraulic over hydraulics
versus machines that use proprietary parts and are electronic over hydraulics. That combination, in the environment that they work in, makes them much more prone to failure and downtime due to the electronic componentry that controls the machines, the company said.
Casselli added that the success of Envimat is also due to the support it gets from SENNEBOGEN America and its president, Constantino Lannes. He said the SENNEBOGEN team is there every month and works with new customers to maximize their investment.
“Constantino is also here regularly, and we are working with him all the time. He is so knowledgeable. Our customers love to talk with him especially as he speaks their business language but is also fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.”
When asked if he felt that a “Threepeat” was possible for next year, he indicated that he had a great deal of respect for the other dealers across North America but he will continue to work Plan B to make sure Plan A is successful.” CEG
(All photos courtesy of SENNEBOGEN.)
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Metso continues to innovate crushing chamber solutions to improve aggregate customers’ crusher economy. At the AGG1 2024 event, the company introduced several new wear part products that are designed to improve uptime and crushing performance and make aggregate producers’ operations more sustainable and profitable.
“Almost every aggregates crushing application and their requirements are different,” said Joni Meronen, vice president, Aggregates Crusher Wears at Metso. “Abrasiveness and hardness of the feed material varies a lot from soft rock to extremely hard rock. In addition, there are different aggregates operations from large industrial quarries to contractor crushing using mobile crushing plants. By selecting the best suited crusher wear parts for their requirements, aggregate producers can improve the crushing performance, reduce non-sellable material and improve energy efficiency.
“Improvements in these areas are directly improving aggregate producers’ profitability. With our new offerings and new products, we want to deliver the best crusher economy for all aggregate producers.”
New Wear Life Improving Liners for Nordberg HP Series Cone Crushers
Metso LongLife crusher wears will last up to from 35 to 50 percent longer in all typical aggregates applications from fine crushing to railway ballast production, according to the manufacturer.
LongLife wears combine all Metso’s greatest concepts learned from 20-plus years of Chamber Optimization program as product offering for all HP cone crusher cavities. While not the only feature, the main feature is carefully considered thickness increase, still ensuring that they can be used flexibly across most applications. They reduce the need for liner change-outs significantly, therefore reducing costs, while also increasing both uptime and customer revenue, and improving safety.
Metso MX hybrid composite wear parts are now available for certain HP Series cone crusher models to minimize the cost per ton in the secondary crushing stage. Providing up to double the wear life, this flagship technology product is especially suited for hard and abrasive feed materials. As they require much less change-outs, the MX wears as well as Metso LongLife products are part of Metso’s Planet Positive portfolio.
Coarse Corrugated Jaw Dies With All-New XT715 Alloy
Metso’s new improved Coarse Corrugated jaws for the Nordberg C Series jaw crushers combine the best characteristics from Metso’s most-selling jaw dies. The premium XT715 alloy is Metso’s first high-manganese alloy devel-
Finlay Names Martin Conway New Sales, Marketing Director
Finlay, a global manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment, announced the appointment of Martin Conway as its new global sales and marketing director.
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Metso LongLife crusher wears will last from up to 35 to 50 percent longer in all typical aggregates applications from fine crushing to railway ballast production, according to the manufacturer.
oped specifically for jaw crusher applications. Combining that with the redesigned jaw profile, the new Coarse Corrugated jaws provide up to 50 percent higher wear life, while also improving capacity and product shape especially with slippery feed material.
Expanding Application Coverage of Metso O-Series Crusher Wears
Metso complements the O-Series wear portfolio with new products. These new products are based on the new Metso XO alloy, and they are suitable for typical soft to medium abrasive aggregate applications.
Metso complements the O-Series wear portfolio with new “Endurance” line of products with clear targets for feed material characteristics and customer segments within aggregates crushing and screening landscape. Metso is typically seen as the hard rock expert, but new O-Series Endurance products have been tailor made for low to medium abrasiveness and hardness of rock with the help of 17,000-plus feed material samples made by Metso globally. More economical solution, but still an OEM-level fit and function.
Metso X-Series Wear Parts: Preferred Partner for Mixed Fleet Operations
The new Metso X-Series crusher wear parts portfolio is for third-party crushers. These new products are based on new Metso XX alloy, and they are suitable for typical soft to abrasive aggregate applications. Many quarries operate different crusher brands, and by choosing the X-Series wears from Metso, customers will have all their crushing needs covered conveniently by a single, OEM quality level and reliable supplier with a global support network.
Metso’s crusher wears offering consists of three distinct series: Metso O-Series, Metso Expert Series and Metso Max Series, optimized for different types of crushing applications and customer needs. Each series is further categorized into lines; Standard line matching with industry standard liners, Endurance line with wear life extending features, and Performance line for high volume and highvalue customer applications.
For more information, visit www.metso.com.
In this strategic capacity, Conway will spearhead the development and execution of Finlay’s sales and marketing strategies, aimed at driving further growth and broadening the brand’s global market presence.
Bringing more than two decades of experience in the materials processing industry, Conway is skilled in sales, marketing and distribution management. His track record includes strengthening relationships and implementing growth strategies that aligns with Finlay’s objectives for expansion and market leadership.
Conway’s familiarity with Finlay runs deep, having served as the commercial general manager of Finlay in North America for the past three years. During this tenure, he played a pivotal role in Finlay’s record levels of growth and capturing increased market share.
“We are pleased that Martin has taken up the opportunity and challenge of his new role. His understanding of global market dynamics and his pragmatic, customer-centric approach makes him a valuable asset to our team,” said Matt Dickson, Finlay business line director.
“I am excited to be taking on the role of global sales and marketing director for Finlay,” said Conway. “The brand has a strong reputation for its family-oriented culture, where the team collectively strives for delivering excellence.”
For more information, visit terex.com/finlay.
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FAE Updates Its Top Tracked Carrier, Introduces PT550
FAE has completely updated its top tracked carrier, introducing the PT550 to replace the PT475.
The PT550 is the FAE tracked carrier for big challenges, ideal for major jobs in large, wooded areas and along oil and gas pipelines.
Capable of working on large areas of soft, uneven or swampy ground, this vehicle can handle longitudinal slopes up to 45 degrees and transverse slopes up to 32 degrees. All this due to a low ground pressure of 13 psi.
This new vehicle has many updated features, from design changes to technological upgrades, starting with the completely redesigned cab for added operator comfort and safety. The PT550’s Cat. 2 ROPS/FOPS/OPS approved cab has a new configuration and an integrated cabin pressurization system, an industry benchmark.
Other improvements for added operator comfort and productivity include large Lexan glass windows, ergonomic joysticks, a pneumatic seat, a large 10 in. touch screen display to control all operating functions, a 360-degree camera system and display, and a heated and refrigerated compartment with cup holder.
The Caterpillar C13B six-cylinder engine in the FAE PT550 guarantees strength, reliability and global support. Equipped with a turbocharger with after cooler, the Tier IV Final/Stage V engine delivers 536 hp. The combined diesel particulate filter (DPF), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) guarantee compliance with Tier IV Final/Stage V.
The PT550 also is available with a Tier III/Stage III A engine for emission-free markets, rated at 475 hp. The large 12.5-L displacement and the electronically controlled proportional and reversible fan cooling system, designed specifically for the FAE PT550, guarantee superior performance for
heavy jobs and in tropical climates, according to the manufacturer.
The FAE PT550’s heavy-duty undercarriage is designed to provide enhanced performance and reliability, even in the most demanding conditions. The lubricated track chains last longer than conventional chains and provide a smoother ride. When combined with the reliable dozer-type rollers and oscillating undercarriage technology, the PT550 offers enhanced grip and comfort.
There are two roller guard options to adapt perfectly to different environments. The conventional geometry means a low center of gravity and optimal contact between the chain and the drive wheel, two fundamental elements that provide the best performance, even on slopes, according to the manufacturer.
The FAE PT550 wheelbase also extends the load distribution area, which means lower specific pressure against the ground. The undercarriage frames are designed to withstand major stresses and make maintenance easier.
The PT550 can be equipped with a forestry mulcher or a multitask head to crush stone and till soil. Each machine benefits from Active Power Management technology, which combines the Floating System function with the Load Control function, ensuring that the head always precisely follows along the ground and that power is managed effectively during operation.
Combined with the 300/U/SONIC and 500/U/SONIC forestry mulchers, FAE’s exclusive Sonic technology enables the head to work at maximum capacity at all times. Sonic technology adjusts the torque in real time according to the force required, for up to 30 percent higher productivity.
For more information, visit www.fae-group.com.
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The FAE PT550’s heavy-duty undercarriage is designed to provide enhanced performance and reliability, even in the most demanding conditions.
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Bobcat Company Celebrates $3.26M Renovation at Its Buford, Ga., Facility
Bobcat Company, a global equipment, innovation and worksite solutions brand, recently completed a $3.26 million renovation at its Buford, Ga., location, which is home to Bobcat’s North American material handling sales, service, marketing, parts and logistics departments.
Bobcat recently brought material handling into the Bobcat brand, transitioning from Doosan Industrial Vehicle to Bobcat in early 2024.
The investment in the Buford facility modernized conference rooms, break rooms and office spaces, improved the interior design, finishing and furnishing to align with other Bobcat locations and updated exterior signage. Featuring open seating and no cubicles, the enhanced spaces support cross-functional teamwork and engagement.
“Investing in our facilities and operations to create collaborative, inspiring workplaces is one of many ways that Bobcat supports our employees,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Doosan Bobcat North America. “Fostering our company’s success alongside the dedicated team in Buford is a priority for us. We are thrilled to provide them with a work environment that encourages collaboration and drives innovation.”
The 200,000-sq.-ft. Buford facility houses a modern parts operation which supplies over 30,000 line items to support its affiliate groups. Additionally, the material handling product line includes 179 separate models with a full range of diesel, gas, liquid propane gas and electric forklifts, with capacities ranging from 3,000 to 55,000 lbs.
The enhanced spaces support cross-functional teamwork and engagement.
“The growth of the Bobcat brand into the material handling industry allows us to provide even more solutions to help our customers accomplish more,” said Jarrod Steck, Bobcat vice president of material handling products. “Our Buford team has grown by 40 percent in the last year and is still growing. Bobcat’s investment in both people and facility illustrate our level of commitment to growing Bobcat’s presence in this important market.”
More than 180 employees work at the Buford location — a significant increase since 2022. Opportunities for employment are available in product support, sales administration and product and parts areas.
Shultz + Associates Architects supported the architecture plans, while Omega Construction served as the general contractor of the facility renovations.
In addition to its operations in Buford, Bobcat has an extensive presence throughout the United States, as well as globally.
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The Buford facility includes updated exterior signage.
The investment in the Buford facility modernized conference rooms, break rooms and office spaces, and improved the interior design, finishing and furnishing to align with other Bobcat locations and updated exterior signage.
AGC: Most Firms Plan to Expand in Next 12 Months
WORKERS from page 30
filling craft trade positions.
AGC noted hiring mechanics and cement masons was the biggest challenge; 83 percent of firms that employ either occupation say workers are hard to find.
The most-mentioned hard-to-fill salaried position is superintendents, listed by 83 percent of the firms seeking those workers.
Project managers/supervisors are listed by 81 percent of firms and estimating personnel by 78 percent, according to the AGC survey.
Finally AI personnel/specialist, currently the least-mentioned salaried position, is rated hard to fill by 30 percent of firms.
“The candidates are mostly there, they just aren’t qualified to work,” said the AGC.
In fact, 62 percent of respondents reported that available candidates are not qualified to work in the industry for reasons such as a lack of skills.
Half reported that some new hires fail to show up or quit shortly after starting.
And 43 percent said potential employees lack required credentials, such as a driver’s license, work permit or clean background check.
Meanwhile, 37 percent list candidates’ failure to pass a drug test as a disqualifying factor. That is up from 33 percent in the 2023 survey. And 23 percent said potential employees list difficulty acquiring reliable transportation to and from a job site as a factor.
It’s notable that 22 percent stated some candidates report needing flexible work schedules or an option for remote work.
Despite all of the hardships in hiring qualified workers for the long haul, companies report trying innovative approaches to meet the needs of good workers.
Not Waiting Around for the Fed
The AGC survey found that 61 percent, more than half of responding companies, raised base pay for hourly craft workers even further than they had a year earlier.
And 42 percent initiated or increased spending on training and professional development in the past year.
“The industry is also looking to technological solutions to help overcome workforce shortages,” said the AGC.
In fact, one out of four firms has increased the use of learning programs with a strong online or video component, such as holding classes using Teams or Zoom.
“Contractors have mixed expectations regarding the impact of technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence [AI] on construction jobs,” AGC said.
A majority believes these technologies will positively impact jobs by automating error-prone tasks or improving job quality and making workers safer and more productive.
“But a third of respondents expects no effect on construction jobs and 10 percent believe the impact … will be negative, by eliminating jobs,” said AGC.
No one’s giving up, either. The survey found many are going where the workers are, starting with social media and targeted digital advertising.
The AGC reports that 57 percent of responding firms added online strategies to connect better with younger applicants. Approximately half engaged with a career-building program, at high schools, colleges or career and technical education programs.
Some 28 percent of firms used an executive search firm or
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Despite the workforce challenges and open positions in their firms, almost three quarters of AGC work force survey respondents report plans to expand their businesses over the next 12 months.
professional employer organization. And 23 percent report using the services of a craft staffing firm or engaging with a government workforce development or unemployment agency.
A fifth of firms added or increased the use of sub- or specialty contractors or implemented software to distribute job postings and manage applications. Just 7 percent applied for employment-based visas, such as H-1B or H-2B. Those open-shop and union contractors using these visas was the same in 2023.
The result of all this beating the craft trade bushes is a boon for those workers seeking employment in the construction field.
In fact, 61 percent of responding contractors increased pay rates or benefits even more for hourly workers this year; 45 percent did so for salaried employees.
“Contractors are rethinking how they operate to cope with and overcome labor shortages,” said AGC.
Moving Forward, Not Looking Back
It bodes well for the industry’s future that even with the labor shortages most contractor firms expect to expand in the next 12 months, reported AGC.
In fact, 73 percent of firms, up from 69 percent last year, expect to add employees; 19 percent expect no change and 8 percent expect to drop headcount.
“If realized, such expansion would be more widespread than in the past 12 months,” said AGC.
In that period, roughly half of firms added employees, while 30 percent reduced headcount and 19 percent had no change, said the association.
“Unlike last year, when optimism was nearly uniform nationwide, there is more regional variation this year.”
The AGC found that firms in the Northeast express the most optimism — 83 percent expect to expand headcount in the next 12 months.
Those numbers were followed by the South, at 76 percent
of firms; the West, at 70 percent and the Midwest, at 69 percent.
“Shortages of workers and certain essential equipment are still causing headaches for many firms,” said the association. Materials shortages and delivery delays are much less common, but a majority reports project delays from their own or subcontractors’ worker shortages.
And, longer lead times or shortages have delayed some projects for about half of firms, said the AGC.
In fact, 41 percent cite long lead times for electrical equipment such as transformers and switchgear as a source of project delays.
“Long lead times for mechanical equipment such as heating, ventilating and air conditioning gear is another source of delay,” as noted by 28 percent.
“About one-third list delays due to government, such as lack of approvals or inspectors, or delays due to an owner’s directive to halt or redesign a project.”
One source of delay that has improved is transportation or delivery delays, cited by 21 percent, compared to 36 percent in 2023 and 64 percent in 2022.
“Projects are still being canceled, postponed or scaled back for a variety of reasons,” said AGC. “Half of respondents cite increasing costs as a reason, while 40 percent report financing was unavailable or too expensive.”
One out of five respondents noted changes in demand or need as reasons for project cancellations, deferrals and scope reductions, similar to the 2023 survey.
But this year only 17 percent, down from 22 percent last year, list lengthening or uncertain completion times.
That’s another positive sign that availability of materials has improved over the past 12 months, said the AGC.
“Opinions are split and evolving as to the impact AI and robotics will have on construction jobs in the next five years,” said the association. “Fewer respondents than a year ago expect positive or negative impacts, while more respondents expect no impact.” CEG
‘Badly Needed’ Project in W.Va. Approaches Finish Line
equipment used on the job includes a Manitowoc MLC-300
shear studs, approach slabs and E&S Items; Pritchard Signal & Light for roadway lighting, high mast towers and signal work; Allen Stone Company for piling and drilled shafts; Shepaul Enterprises for guardrail items; MP Dory Co. for extruded panel signs and overhead structures; Virginia Drilling Co. for drill and shoot; Boca Construction for milling and grooving; Concrete Cutting and Breaking for sawcut pavement and deck, wire cut piers; Specialty Groups Inc. for digital message sign work; LMS Construction for TL-5 barrier wall and Triton Construction for slipforming parapets and median wall.
Major equipment used on the job includes a Manitowoc MLC-300 Max crawler crane with 197-ft. boom, a Grove GMK7750 with 115.9-ft. boom, a Manitowoc 888 bargemounted ringer crane with 225-ft. boom and a Manitowoc 2250 series 3 crawler crane with 130-ft. boom and carbody counterweight.
Hamilton reported that specialized equipment includes strand jacking to erect the center spans of the Kanawha River WB and EB bridges. It also was used to lower the center span of existing truss bridge.
Interstate 64 (I-64) serves the communities of Kanawha and Putnam counties. Originally built in 1966, the segment crossing the Kanawha River currently carries approximately 70,000 vehicles per day. An increase in traffic volume has been noted to result in congestion, sudden stops and collisions along I-64.
“It is an incredible project that is needed so badly,” Justice said when the contract award was announced. “It’s needed from the standpoint of congestion, but it’s also needed so badly from the standpoint of safety.”
The project is a part of Gov. Justice’s Roads to Prosperity program and is one of the largest construction projects undertaken. The project will greatly reduce congestion at a major bottleneck on one of the most heavily traveled sec-
tions of highway in West Virginia. The original two-lane Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge carried an average of
60,000 vehicles a day.
CEG
(All photos courtesy of Troy Morgan of WVDOT.)
The main span of the old Donald M. Legg Memorial Bridge was gently lowered onto a barge in December 2022 as contractors began disassembling the old structure.
Major
Max crawler crane with 197-ft. boom.
BRIDGE from page 26
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Topcon Positioning Systems Announces Exec Changes
Topcon Positioning Systems announced that Ray O’Connor, president and chief executive officer, will retire in September 2025 after more than three decades of exceptional leadership. O’Connor will transition to the role of chairman of the Topcon Positioning Systems board of directors effective Sept. 1, 2024, providing guidance and support to the executive leadership team during this important year of transition.
Succeeding O’Connor as president and CEO is Ivan Di Federico, who currently serves as executive vice president and chief strategy officer for Topcon Positioning Systems. After two decades with the company, Di Federico will assume his new role on Sept. 1, 2024.
“It has been a true privilege to lead Topcon Positioning Systems for the past three decades and witness the incredible growth and evolution of the company,” said O’Connor. “I am immensely proud of what our team has accomplished, and confident that Ivan is the right leader to take the company into the future. His deep technical expertise, strategic vision and proven track record of driving innovation make him the ideal choice to lead the company through its next chapter of growth and success.”
Under O’Connor’s leadership, Topcon Positioning Systems has experienced dramatic organic growth and expansion into new markets and product lines. During his tenure, he was responsible for numerous key acquisitions, as well as the expansion into GNSS, radios, machine automation, and global positioning software and workflow solutions for the construction and precision
agriculture industries.
“Ray has made significant contributions to the global positioning industry through his many patents, inspired by his product vision and application experience — I am honored to succeed him as president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems,” said Di Federico. “Ray has built an exceptional company and a talented team, and I look forward to building upon this strong foundation to drive continued innovation and growth.
“As we navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving market landscape, I am confident that our strategic focus, operational excellence, and world-class solutions will position the company for continued success.”
In addition to the leadership transition, Topcon also announced that Philip Thach will be promoted to executive vice president (EVP) chief operating officer, and EVP chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1, 2024. Thach joined Topcon in 2018 as CFO and has been instrumental in developing financial controls, strategic planning and operational efficiencies.
The announcement of these executive leadership changes reflects Topcon’s commitment to a thoughtful and well-planned succession process that will ensure a smooth transition and continued momentum for the company, while maintaining its customercentric culture and values, the company said. With a strong leadership team in place, Topcon is poised to build on its history of innovation and market leadership.
For more information, visit topconpositioning.com.
Topcon photo
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
Link-Belt’s TCC-2500 Crane Lifts Roof Panels for Large Distribution Facility
Smith Erectors of Markle, Ind., is using the reach and versatility of two Link-Belt telescopic cranes — the TCC-2500 and the ATC-3275 — for construction of a new 700,000-sq.ft. manufacturing and distribution facility. The facility is for Diamond Pet Foods and represents a $259 million investment in a facility in Rushville, Ind.
Construction is set for completion by the end of 2024.
“We have the TCC-2500 and ATC-3275 on-site to set all the internal steel structure for this building. Then we are lifting insulated metal panels for the walls and insulated metal panels for the roof primarily with the TCC-2500,” said Jason Moore, crane operator at Smith Erectors.
Additional Reach
Smith Erectors is using the long reach of the TCC-2500 for placement of roof panels of the 600-by-1,200-ft. distribution center. To accomplish roof panel placement of the entire 700,000-sq.-ft. project, Smith Erectors has fitted the TCC2500 with one or both lattice fly extensions (depending on the radius requirement) when erecting the fly to give the TCC-2500 the greatest reach possible.
By inserting one or both 25-ft. lattice fly extensions, the TCC-2500 is able to place panels up to a 260-ft. radius by traveling up and down the 600-ft. length of the building.
“This TCC-2500 really is a beast. When you add in all of the lattice extensions with the fly, it can work at a really great radius,” Moore said.
Smith Erectors has broken the roof schedule into three sections, giving the TCC-2500 three locations to work from: both 600-ft. lengths of the building and the middle of the building.
“We left a hole in the middle of the building for the TCC2500 to travel inside on the finished concrete and place panels roughly 160 feet in either direction. We’re obviously
obstructed with our boom angle, but that lets us do the whole building with the TCC-2500,” Moore said.
The ATC-3275 placed most of the initial steel structure of the facility. Each bay, roughly 60 ft. wide, is lifted into place and weighs approximately 60,000 lbs.
“These are both just handy cranes for this kind of work. The computers both set up easily — You can set your limits easily — especially when working with roof obstructions,” Moore said.
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(All photos courtesy of Link-Belt.)
Five Star Equipment, Inc.
60 Paul Rd. Rochester, NY 585/235-3011
1653 NY Route 11 Kirkwood, NY 607/775-2006
284 Ellicott Rd. Orchard Park, NY 716/662-2191
5835 East Taft Road North Syracuse, NY 315/452-4560
1300 East Dunham Dr. Dunmore, PA 570/346-1701
46 Route 97 Waterford, PA 814/796-2663
2585 Lycoming Creek Rd. Williamsport, PA 570/494-4030
www.fivestarequipment.com
Groff Tractor & Equipment
6779 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 717/766-7671
2550 E. Cumberland St. Lebanon, PA 717/273-2616 800/225-4001
20 Stauffer Lane Ephrata, PA 17522 717/738-0220
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
963 South Center Ave. New Stanton, PA 15672 724/755-0124
www.grofftractor.com
To accomplish roof panel placement of the entire 700,000-sq.-ft. project, Smith Erectors has fitted the TCC-2500 with one or both lattice fly extensions (depending on the radius requirement) when erecting the fly to give the TCC-2500 the greatest reach possible.
The TCC-2500 with lattice boom extensions works from the north side of the facility.
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CRAWLER DOZER – LOOKING FOR CASE 650LLGP BULLDOZER WITH OR WITHOUT ENC. CAB, MODEL YEAR 2010 – 2017, LESS THAN 900 HOURS TRUE HOURS METER AND FRAME, UNDER $35000 US.
EMAIL: JEANMAURICEBOUTIN@VIDEOTRON.CA
PHONE: 450-346-8975.
WANTED (US): CASE WHEEL LOADERS, ALL MODELS - 521D 521E 521F 621D 621E 621F 721D 721E 721F.
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
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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
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WANTED (PA): CAT OR CASE BACKHOE LOADERS, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: DEALER.SALES11@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 717-621-3470
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR MODEL 416D BACKHOE LOADERS. LOOKING FOR ANY BACKHOES, CAT, CASE, JD –IN WORKING CONDITION OR WITH ISSUES. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO GET RID OF IT, SEND ME. EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 657-549-3619
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (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
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): ENGINE FOR A TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR - CAT D6R XL SERIES II - ENGINE C9 - SERIAL #: 4ZF10784
EMAIL: MILANZOLL@INCOMERH.COM
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WANTED (US): CAT 983-B; KOEHRING 1066, RUNNING OR NOT; GRADALL ON TRACKS, RUNNING OR NOT; DRESSER 250-E CRAWLER LOADER. CALL 267-738-5984
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (WORLDWIDE): DRESSER 125E CRAWLER DOZERS - LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE BOSCH VA PUMP OR HEAD AND ROTOR.
EMAIL: CRAIGBERENS944@GMAIL.COM
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––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
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (PA): NEW HOLLAND ATTACHMENTS - 7614 LOADER ATTACHMENT FOR NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 85ZV , 90ZV , 90ZIV , 95ZV. ALSO SEARCHING FOR KOMATSU WA470-3 , WA600-3 , WA600-6. RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING CONDITION. EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT. EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––WANTED (IL): CASE 580M III BACKHOE LOADERS; LOOKING FOR CAT, CASE AND JOHN DEERE BACKHOE PARTS/SALVAGE MACHINES. RUNNERS AND NON RUNNERS, ANY CONDITION.
EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 618-838-0841
WANTED (AL): KOMATSU 12 INCH BUCKET, PC35
EMAIL: JSGODSEY78@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 205-485-4605
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WANTED (US): ALL MODELS DITCH WITCH VACUUM/EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT
EMAIL: BILL@DITCHWITCHNEWMEXICO.COM
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WANTED (US): MANUFACTURER: JCB 540-170 TELEHANDLER, 2016 OR NEWER.
EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM
PHONE: 281-694-5478
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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): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS AND JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. ITEMS REQUIRED TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE MOST DESIRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS.
PHONE: 484-781-2958
EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM
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WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR D10N CRAWLER DOZER. PLS PRICE FOB OR CIF ALEXANDRIA PORT EGYPT.
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 (TX): CATERPILLAR MODEL 14H MOTOR GRADER. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 2816945478
WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 0092-333-123-4598
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WANTED (TX): KOMATSU PC3000 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU PC3000 ENGINE. EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 832-244-1897 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214 – A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR. EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123
WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT-466. EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM PHONE: 918-385-1623
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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):
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NCCCO Announces Board Appointments,
The NCCCO Foundation announced several new appointments, retirements, and new officers to its board of directors who began their service on July 1.
After long and distinguished service to the NCCCO Foundation, Kerry Hulse, retired vice president of operations, Deep South Crane & Rigging, Houston, Texas; Tim Watters, president, Hoffman Equipment, Piscataway, N.J.; and Chris Ryan, retired vice president of equipment, Boh Bros. Construction, New Orleans, La., completed their terms and retired from the Foundation board of directors.
Three new individuals were appointed to fill the vacated board positions: Robert Albano, retired chairman, Heavy Equipment Colleges of America, Las Vegas, Nev.; Kate Lampson, director of business development and strategic communication, Lampson International, Kennewick, Wash.; and Pete Laux, senior equipment manager, Kiewit Companies, Vancouver, Wash.
Individuals continuing their current terms on the board include Alexander Alonso, chief knowledge officer, Society for Human Resource Management, Alexandria, Va.; Garry Higdem, retired CEO of Mario Sinacola & Sons, Frisco, Texas; Adrian Lacey, apprenticeship director, Florida West Coast Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Local 487, Plant City, Fla; and Ingo Schiller, partner, Path Finder Consulting Group, Alexandria, Va.
Thomas Sicklesteel, CEO, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators continues as an Ex Officio member of the board.
Subsequently, Higdem, Schiller and Laux were elected to serve as president, vice president, and secretary/treasurer respectively for a one-year term.
“The NCCCO Foundation is fortunate to have benefited from the knowledge and experience of all those members of the board who have recently retired,” said T.J. Cantwell, NCCCO Foundation executive director. “We are equally grateful to have the excellent leadership and support of our current directors and new appointees on the board to guide the organization forward.”
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. LIVE: Saturday, September 21: 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.
5. LIVE: Sunday, September 22: CAPE VINCENT (Thousand Islands), NEW YORK: Very Large Collectible Furniture Collection (1800s - 1900s), Lawn & Garden Equipment. Book of Registry Home Built 1832. 400ft. Water Frontage Plus 50 Acres of Land.
6. TIMED: Closes- Monday, September 23, Opens- Wednesday, September 11: CATO, NEW YORK: Settle An Estate Onsite. HIGHLIGHTS: JD 320 Skid Steer(800hrs.), (2)JD Compact Tractors, (3)Classic Cars, Tagalong Trailer, Very Large Quantity of Tools in Excellent Condition.
7. TIMED: Closes- Tuesday, September 24, Opens- Tuesday, September 10: ALBANY, NEW YORK: One Owner Sale. Probably the Largest Portable Heater Auction Ever. Over 400 Units in Tip-Top Condition Ready for the Upcoming Season. Over (150)Flagro, (45)Patron, (50)Dehumidifiers, (25)A/C Units Vehicles, Pickups: 2021 Chevy 3500HD, Chevy 2500, 2023 Ford F250XL, 2023 Dodge 1500(4x4), (3)Cargo Trailers, (5)Containers, Parts, Support.
8. LIVE: Thursday, September 26: AUBURN, MAINE: Major, Large Job Completion Auction. Very Late Model Aggregate & Construction Equipment, Trucks & Trailers. Cone Crushers, Screening Plants, Conveyors, Cat D8T(nice), Cat 349EL(nice), JD 470GLC, Rubber Tired Loaders, Skid Steers, Forklifts, Light Plants, Truck Tractors (Peterbilt), 75T Lowboy Trailer, Support and Attachments.
9. IN PERSON: Friday, September 27: QUERETARO, MEXICO: Late Model Cat, John Deere, Case Construction Equipment, Attachments, Support, Trailers and Trucks.
10. LIVE: Friday, September 27: MORRISVILLE, VERMONT: Large Job Completion Equipment Auction. Late Model Aggregate (Crushers & Screening Plants), and Construction Equipment, Trucks of all kinds and Support. HIGHLIGHTS: Kleeman Cone Crusher, Kleeman Jaw Crusher, Kleeman Mobile Screen, Kleeman Screen, 2019 Linkbelt 250-4 Long Reach, (2)2018 Bell B30E, Hyundai HX210AL, 2020 Volvo ECR140, 2018 Case 245, Cat D11N, Cat D6H, JD 437E Log Loader.
11. LIVE: Tuesday, October 1: GREENVILLE (Fort Worth), TEXAS: Highlights Include Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu Rental Fleet Equipment, Aggregate, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support. (30)Late Model Pickups, Truck Tractors, Service Trucks, (15)Late Model Tagalong Trailers.HIGHLIGHTS: (4)2022 JLG 1255, (3)2019 JLG 642(cab, air), (3)2022 JD 750L, (4)2022 JD 650K, 2021 Linkbelt 210X4LR, 2019 Kobelco SK260LR-10, 2020 Cat 320, (2)2019 Linkbelt 300X4, (5)2021 Linkbelt 245X4, (2)2023 Linkbelt 145X4, (2)2023 Kobleco SK140SRLC-7, (15)Cat, Takeuchi Skid Steers.
12. 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.
13. LIVE: Thursday, October 10: ACME, PENNSYLVANIA: Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerials, Forklifts, Trucks Trailers, Support and Attachments.
14. LIVE: Friday, October 11: CLEVELAND, OHIO: Company is Sold. Late Model Mack, Peterbilt, Kenworth Dump Trucks, Truck Tractors, Cement Mixer Trucks, Dump Trailers, Pickup & Service Trucks. EXTRA SPECIAL: (2)2022(2)2020 Kenworth 6-axle Dump Trucks, 2021 Peterbilt(day cab).
15. TIMED: Closes- Tuesday, October 15, Opens- Tuesday, October 1: FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY: One Owner Sale. Retiring Small Contractor. The Best Quality. (2)2019 Mack Anthem 64T(44R), (2)Western Star, Peterbilt Triaxle Heavy Haul Truck Tractors, IH Rollback, Fontaine 90T 5-axle Detachable, 60T Jeep(2-axle), Fontaine 55T Lift Axle(Drop Side), Talbert 50T Detachable, Landoll 35T, Fontaine 65' Spread Stretch Trailers, Fontaine Step Deck Trailers, (2)Great Dane 48' Flatbeds.
16. LIVE: Wednesday, October 16: BUSHNELL, FLORIDA: Rental Fleet Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Skid Steers, Support, Attachments, Trucks, Trailers, Office Trailers and more.
17. 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.
18. LIVE: Saturday, October 19: BREWSTER (Catskills), NEW YORK: Large Masonry Contractor. Job Completion. Large Quantities Forklifts, Scaffolding, Aerial Lifts, Truck Tractors, Pickup Trucks, Trailers, Construction Equipment, Full Line Support and Accessories.
19. TIMED: Closes- Thursday, October 24, Opens- Thursday, October 10: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Repossessions. (20)Cars & Pickups(several Mercedes), (4)Truck Tractors, Yard Horse, (6)Wrecker, Rollback & Box Trucks, Special Model A Ford, Forklifts, Welders, Generators, Shop Air Compressors, Torpedo Heaters, Pallet Racking, Overhead Crane, Several Skid Steers.
20. LIVE: Friday, October 25: ALIQUIPPA, PENNSYLVANIA: 2 Major Job Completions of Late Model Construction, Earthmoving Equipment, All Types Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.
21. LIVE: Saturday, October 26: CAIRO, NEW YORK: Large Job Completion. HIGHLIGHTS: Cat, Komatsu Construction Equipment, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments and Support.
22. LIVE: Friday, November 1: ATKINSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Late Model Construction Equipment, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Support Equipment, Trucks and Trailers.
23. LIVE: Saturday, November 2: CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS: Late Model Snow & Construction Equipment, Snow Attachments, Trucks, Trailers, Support Equipment.
24. LIVE: Wednesday, November 6: HOUSTON, TEXAS: Late Model Cat, John Deere, Komatsu Rental Returns, Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Trucks, Trailers, Attachments, Support Equipment.
25. 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.
26. LIVE: Saturday, November 9: NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK: Large Rental Return Agricultural & Construction Equipment Auction. Aerial Lifts, Forklifts, Attachments, Large Quantity Support and Tools.
27. LIVE: Tuesday, November 12: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: Canceled Order of New Telescopic Forklifts, Boom Lifts, Skid Steers Plus Rental Returns of Construction Equipment, Backhoes, Excavators, Rubber Tired Loaders, Truck Tractors, Equipment Trailers, Attachments and more.
28. LIVE: Thursday, November 21: SARDIS, OHIO: Secured Creditor Auction. Rental Fleet Construction, Utility Equipment, Support, All Types of Trucks and Trailers.
29. 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.
30. 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
31. SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Rental Returns of Construction & Utility Equipment, Plus Beautiful Piece of Real Estate with Large Building.
32. SARATOGA, NEW YORK: Retirement. Complete Liquidation. It's Big. HIGHLIGHTS: JD 650KLGP(winch, 200hrs.), JD 450J, Linkbelt 350X4LC, 20212019 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 Top-Line Support & Attachments.
33,34. 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.
35. LIVE: CLEVELAND, OHIO: Very Large Truck Tractor, Dump Truck, Concrete Mixer Truck, Equipment & Van Trailers, Straight Trucks, Multi-Container Trailer, Office Trailers, Forklifts and Support.
36. LIVE: ELKO, NEVADA: Large Mining and Construction Equipment Auction. HIGHLIGHTS: Cat, Komatsu Equipment, Service and Pickup Trucks, Truck Tractors, Trailers, Attachments, Parts and Support.
Expert Lends Advice On Power of Preventive Maintenance
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.
The AGC CLC Leadership Development Conference (LDC) is the premier annual event that brings together like-minded leaders from across the nation’s construction industry for professional development and networking.Co-hosted by AGC of America and AGC of Tennessee, this conference provides an opportunity to engage directly with construction professionals, discuss industry best practices, and develop leadership skills.
Meet Mike Daves, a seasoned service writer at Wilson Equipment in Central Point, Oregon. Mike brings more than 20 years of experience as a field service technician after graduating from WyoTech trade school.
Today, Mike handles service inquiries, generates work orders and coordinates with the service team. He’s seen it all. DEVELON asked Mike about the most commonly overlooked maintenance tasks and how you can minimize your service needs.
What are the most overlooked maintenance tasks you see?
Monitoring fluid levels. Customers often neglect daily checks. They might say “It’s good. I checked it.” What they don’t know is that it could have developed a serious leak during operation, and now the machine doesn’t have the oil they thought it had. Inspect fuel and hydraulic fluid levels daily for optimal machine performance. What else do customers commonly miss?
Customers often miss our maintenance matrix, which is displayed in a circular format on every machine. This unique layout provides a clear guide to essential maintenance tasks, including locating greasing
DATES:September 11 – 12, 2024
TIME:September 11 (9:00 AM) – September 12 (7:00 PM)
PLACE:Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis 33 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 444-3232
Help Shape the Future of the Industry. Together.
Join in the dialogue with the next generation of leaders in the construction industry. You can develop your leadership skills, enjoy fun networking events and engage in meaningful discussions about industry best practices and how to grow your local Construction Leadership Committee (CLC) group. Explore Downtown Memphis. Welcome to the 2024 Leadership Development Conference at Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis, a boutique hotel nestled within a vibrant downtown neighborhood known for its lauded music venues, historic landmarks, Southern Hospitality, and Memphis-style barbecue.. Perched on the banks of the Mississippi River, the hotel is a short walk to the city’s famed entertainment district and near the South Main district, the University of Memphis, and more!
For more information, contact AGC of America, phone: 703/548-3118 Fax: 703/842-8817
CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM)
CAM SPORTING CLAYS SHOOTOUT
Founded in 1885, the Construction Association of Michigan is the oldest and largest commercial and industrial construction association in North America.
Date:Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (EST)
Location:Hunters Creek Club
675 E. Sutton Road, Metamora, Michigan
Join our group of 100 shooters for a full day of networking and a test of your shooting skills! The CAM Sporting Clays has been one of our most popular events since its beginning over thirty years ago. It sells out every year so be sure to register early. The agenda includes Registration from 10 AM to 1 PM. Lunch will be served from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Shoot will begin at 1 PM with a shotgun start concluding with time to socialize and network. During Perch Dinner, awards and prizes will be announced. For more information on this event, contact CAM: (248) 972-1000.
points, to ensure optimal machine care. What are the most critical daily maintenance tasks?
During morning inspections, it is crucial to recognize such warning signs as unusual track movements or new noises like clinking or squealing. These indicate potential machinery issues. Ignoring a $400 roller replacement can turn into a $14,000 repair. Any advice for operators?
Allow the engine to idle for 5 to 10 minutes before operation. Warming the fluids is crucial, especially with modern machinery’s tighter tolerances. This practice applies not only to cold climates but also to hotter regions of the United States. I consistently warm up every machine before use.
What’s the best source for maintenance info?
The best place to find preventive maintenance schedules is in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Familiarizing yourself with the manual ensures self-sufficiency and minimizes the need for assistance.
(This article originally appeared in the Summer 2024 edition of Onward Magazine, a custom publication of DEVELON. All photos courtesy of DEVELON.)
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW
The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences https://fsr.osu.edu
Dates:Tuesday, September 17 – Thursday, September 19, 2024
Place:The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences 135 State Route 38 NE London, OH 43140
Phone: 614/292-4278
This is the 62nd Farm Science Review, the 42nd at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center. Ohio State’s 2,100-acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center is located two (2) miles North of London on U.S. Route 40. 2024 Features: Eighteen (18) years of induction into the Farm Science Review Hall of Fame. Ohio Farmer Conversation Awards: Thursday, September 19th at 11:30 AM. Hundreds of demonstration plots and several million dollars’ worth of machinery. OSU Central, featuring demonstrations and displays from OSU colleges and departments. Lots of farm safety, home safety and health information. Comprehensive field demonstrations each day of the show. We expect to completely fill the commercial exhibit area this year, with over 600 exhibitors from all over North America in the Central Exhibit Area. Field Demonstrations: Harvesting, strip-tilling, global positioning, planting, manure and tillage demonstrations will take place every day.
For more information: Phone: (614) 292-4278
Email: fsrinfo@osu.edu.
CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM)
2024 Building Connections
Date:Thursday, September 19, 2024
TIME:5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)
LOCATION:32 Lake Shore Road
The War Memorial Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236-3726
Building Connections is the largest annual gathering of the construction community in SE Michigan, providing a unique opportunity for informal business and social interaction. In conjunction with the CAM, the Executive Committee of Building Connections is pleased to offer this opportunity to network, socialize and support a worthy cause with all members of the industry, from general contractors, subcontractors and developers, to architects, designers, engineers and a
The maintenance matrix is a unique layout that provides a clear guide to essential maintenance tasks, including locating greasing points, to ensure optimal machine care.
multitude of vendors. Mixing business with fun is our goal! Enjoy silent auction items, raffle, prize drawings, gourmet food stations, open bar, and, of course, fellowship throughout the evening.
For more information, contact CAM Headquarters: Phone: (248) 972-1000.
NATIONAL TRUCK EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (NTEA) About NTEA
The Work Truck Association was established in 1964. The Work Truck Association represents more than 2,000 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial vehicles, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories.
Place:Saint John’s Resort 44045 Five Mile Road Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 414-0600
The commercial vehicle community will gather in Plymouth, Michigan, when NTEA hosts Executive Leadership Summit at Saint John’s Resort with a full-day program September 24, 2024, and an evening reception September 23, 2024. Program Lineup: . Work Truck Industry: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Your Company. Engineering the Future: Considerations in Chassis Design for Upfitters and Manufacturers. State of Emissions Regulations in the Work Truck Industry. Strategic Insights into Commercial Vehicle Data and Trends. Work Truck Industry Economic Overview and Market Forecast. Executive Leadership Summit addresses marketplace dynamics currently impacting work truck industry companies. During this event, chassis OEMs, economists, data analysts and industry leaders will share targeted information, including key trends, forecasts and insights. Content is designed to further commercial vehicle industry knowledge, growth and profitability. For more information: Contact NTEA, 37400 Hills Tech Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3414
Loaders • Crawler Tractors • End Dump • Compactor, Motor Grader, and Walk Behind Roller • Backhoe, Mini Excavator, Skid Steer, and Utility
Tractor • Truck Tractor and Lowboy • Dump Trucks • Service Truck, Water Truck, and Dump Trailer • PLUS: Tow Behind Sheepsfoot Compactor • Dump Hopper • PTO Winch
• Parts, Tires, etc.
Call (800) BID-N-BUY or Email sales@hunyady.com For Complete Descriptive Brochure! www.Hunyady.com
TRNSACT, Hyundai Announce New Finance Portal for Dealers
TRNSACT announced a collaboration with Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas to launch a new Hyundai Dealer Finance Portal.
This customized software, powered by TRNSACT, is designed to transform and simplify the finance operations for commercial Hyundai dealers, underscoring its dedication to delivering next-generation, user-centric solutions, according to TRNSACT.
“We are excited to welcome Hyundai’s dealers and demonstrate how TRNSACT can enhance their finance processes with unparalleled speed and efficiency,” said Beckham Thomas, CEO of TRNSACT. “With our roots in the construction industry, this partnership is particularly significant as it aligns with our goal to modernize and streamline commercial finance.”
Five Benefits of New Portal
• Effortless Financing Integration: Dealers can now seamlessly connect to a range of financing programs through TRNSACT’s advanced platform.
ONLINE AUCTION SALE!
TRUCKS, HEAVY MACHINERY, SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT & MORE!
AUCTION OPENS: SEPTEMBER 19, 2024, AT 9AM AUCTION CLOSES: SEPTEMBER 25, 2024, AT 1PM
PREVIEWS: Sat. & Tues. Sept. 21st & 24th from 9AM to 2PM EQUIPMENT LOCATION: 600 Englishtown
• Instant Quoting Capabilities: Generate and present real-time finance quotes, ensuring customers receive the most accurate and current options available.
• Streamlined Application Management: Oversee and track credit applications with ease, all while maintaining clear and efficient communication in one integrated space.
• Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Deliver fast and straightforward financing solutions, boosting customer satisfaction and purchasing power.
• Robust Data Security: Safeguard sensitive information with data protection protocols, ensuring compliance and security.
“We are confident that this partnership will bring forth a deeper dive into creating a more efficient process for all dealers, lenders and customers, said Deana Chung, Hyundai finance leader.
“The finance portal is a phenomenal way to keep everyone in the loop on current stages and updates for each applicant. This new process is forecasted to produce fast exponential results within a 90-day span.”
Caterpillar Celebrates Technicians With First Global Dealer Technician Challenge
Caterpillar is presenting the first-ever Global Dealer Technician Challenge to celebrate the essential role dealer technicians play in providing an excellent customer service experience.
This challenge, for independent Cat dealers that choose to participate, is designed to showcase how skilled technicians are part of a high-tech, high-impact, high-demand career.
“This hands-on, skills-based competition will test the technicians’ agility, resilience and versatility,” said Caterpillar Global Service Vice President Henry Venneman. “These trained experts are on the front line of support, working to keep machines and engines up and running to help ensure our customers’ critical projects are completed.”
Cat dealers globally are experiencing a growing opportunity for technicians. By the end of 2026, it is estimated that Cat dealers may need to hire more than 44,000 technicians. This competition also is designed to help raise awareness of the opportunities in this career field.
“There are thousands of opportunities available globally for those who are interested in a hands-on career,” said Venneman. “Cat dealers are often looking for individuals who are problem solvers, mechanically inclined and tech savvy.”
The Global Dealer Technician Challenge will take place over a series of regional and semifinal competitions around the world. The top 10 finalists will have the opportunity to compete in the finals in
Strategies for Getting Most Out of 2024 Equipment Expo
For landscapers, dealers and contractors attending award-winning Equip
Exposition for the very first time, show organizers are offering tips to help firsttimers make the most of this blockbuster show, to be held Oct. 15 to 18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC).
“I’ve ‘only’ been to 18 of the 41 shows, but I have some advice. First, for the first-timer, it’s not really a one day show. For an immersive experience, you’ll want to be there all three days,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns and manages Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition.
Last year, the show drew more than 27,000 people, and had more than one million square feet of exhibit space with a 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, which allows attendees to dig, drive, cut, mulch and other testing of new equipment they need for their businesses.
Equip Exposition photo
Last year, the show drew more than 27,000 people and had more than 1 million sq. ft. of exhibit space.
Beforehand
“Since OPEI has taken full ownership and management of the show, our goal has been to create a world class event for our attendees,” Kiser said. “This year, we’ve invested in more peer-to-peer social opportunities like renting Churchill Downs for our welcome reception, having Kevin O’Connor of This Old House as keynote speaker, a happy hour at Freedom Hall with the Crashers band and having Trace Atkins give an arena concert at the Yum! Center at no charge to attendees and more.”
But he noted planning is key to get the most out of Equip.
“Do some homework. Before you get here, download the app, go to the web site, look at the maps. Familiarize yourself with the logistics. It’s important to know how to get in and out of the KEC.
“It’s also the kind of event you want to share and bring your colleagues. It’s a teambuilding exercise where you can learn new things as well as from one another, have some fun and have a shared experience.”
A core mission of Equip is facilitating networking so attendees can meet people who are likely going through similar business challenges. It’s the industry’s family reunion.
“It’s crazy how willing people are to help other people [at Equip],” said Blake Albertson of B&B Lawn Care.
Identifying your business needs also is an important step when planning time at Equip.
“Last few times we’ve been here, we found new equipment to help us be more efficient in our business,” said Kendal Caldwell of Senske/Emerald Lawns.
Kiser offers these tips to help first-timers to Equip plan for the best experience possible:
• Register now. If you’re registered, you will receive Equip’s regular emails about everything going on at the show. Sign up at EquipExposition.com now. Don’t get stuck paying full price ($120) at the show.
• Add education, certification classes, and training to your registration before sessions sell out. Sessions are targeted to help you explore ways to grow their businesses, address common problems and develop employees. Other sessions will cover irrigation, pesticide management, tree and shrub pruning, pool and spa, outdoor lighting and more. Select classes, including the popular From Worker to Leader course, are available in Spanish.
• Book travel arrangements and hotel reservations. Louisville’s hotel rooms often sell out with thousands of Equip Expo attendees in town. You don’t want to stay miles away. Some hotels are along the trade show’s complimentary shuttle route.
• Invite others. Bring your teammates from your company (if you are a landscaper) or your contractor customers (if you are a dealer). Equip is a fantastic team building opportunity, through shared educational experiences and testing new equipment to having fun at concerts with one another. This makes acting on new knowledge and ideas when home easier.
• Download the Equip Expo app. The app is your event guide. It works with any Android or iPhone. On the app, find the Event Schedule with start times for all sessions and a tradeshow map for the entire facility. Every week leading up to the show it’s updated with even more information, like where the biggest Giveaways are and where you can find breakfast, lunch and coffee at the KEC. You can favorite any
event or location to build a custom schedule as well.
• Determine the top three business problems you are trying to solve. Look at the speakers, exhibits and education offerings and identify the ones that will help you the most with those problems.
• Familiarize yourself with the navigation tools. Many attendees drive in to the show so it’s important to map the route from your hotel to the KEC and other venues, and look at available shuttle or rideshare options.
• Learn the five main areas of the show. The North Wing has registration, exhibits, badge pickup and a coffee shop. The South Wing has exhibits and easy access to the Outdoor Demo Yard (which also has food trucks and tented areas to relax) and the UTV Driving Experience. The West Wing is loaded with exhibits, Mulligan’s Mutt Madness dog adoption event, the new Garden Center and food options (as well as the rideshare pickup/drop off zone). Freedom Hall will host the Happy Hour with the Crashers on Wednesday.
• Pack strategically. Check the weather and dress for both indoor and outdoor. Bring comfortable shoes, a printout of your registration confirmation (you can scan the QR code to print your badge), and dress in layers for any sudden weather changes.
The Outdoor Demo Yard is a real-world experience and can get cold so bring weather-appropriate clothes.
• Plan to meet others. Many events are planned to help facilitate networking so you can meet others to share relatable business challenges and solutions, learn what they know, and get real-world advice and ideas.
During
• Don’t get stuck in traffic. Remember parking is free. Hot tip: For ease of entry, don’t use the main gate at the show’s rush hour. If you are coming later than 10 a.m., use Crittenden Drive gate or the Preston Highway gate and park on the North side, which is the best way to enter the KEC. Leave via a similar route to avoid any bottlenecks at the main gate.
• Start your day in the West Wing. Ride shares and shuttles will drop off at the West Wing and there will be food options available.
• Avoid lines for badge pickup. Print your badge at the Welcome Reception at Churchill Down’s First Turn Club or in the North Wing at the Kentucky Exposition Center. More locations are scattered throughout Louisville Hotels, the Airport and the KEC.
• Don’t hesitate to talk with others. Equip is a city-wide event. That means people in your hotel elevator and restaurant are likely to be Equip attendees. Take time to meet people as you navigate the halls, stand in line or grab a bite to eat.
• Have fun at the pre-planned events. Go to the Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs sponsored by Cat, the Happy Hour on Wednesday with the Crashers in Freedom Hall, the Morning Show at Expo sponsored by Kohler on Thursday morning, Energize on Thursday afternoon, and the Trace Adkins concert sponsored by SENIX, Toro, Bobcat and Gravely. Join Equip attendees at the third-annual Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run and Walk, sponsored by Active Dynamics, on Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. where you’ll go across the Ohio River on Louisville’s Big Four Pedestrian Bridge.
Afterward
• Follow up with the people you met at Equip. You can swap ideas, encourage each other in growing your respective businesses, or remind each other to do “that thing you said you would do” when you returned home.
• Put new ideas you picked up at the show into action. Take that leap, do the “new thing,” roll out better pricing, marketing, services and more that you find applicable to your unique business.
• Register for next year’s show that is planned for Oct. 22 to 24, 2025.
“Though 40 years old, Equip Exposition remains the unique opportunity for the industry,” said Kiser. “It’s our industry’s largest event, and it continues to grow. We’re doing something right because every year we hear what an incredible return on investment it gives to the industry.”
For more information, visit https://help.equipexposition.com/knowledge.
