One small town getting hit by a pair of destructive floods in three years by powerful hurricanes is almost assuredly going to lead to expensive engineering countermeasures. That certainly has been the case the last few years in Lumberton, N.C., where Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Florence in 2018 each caused 1,000-year-floods along the city’s Lumber River and inundated
sections of Interstate 95, the United States’ primary freeway on the East Coast, leading to its partial closure in the Tarheel State’s Coastal Plain.
In particular, floodwater from each tropical storm surged across the twin I-95 north-south bridges over the Lumber River in the community, rendering them out-of-service for several days and forcing drivers to use detours.
Construction Market Boosts Economy
Employment in 2024 Rises Three Times Faster Than
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Due in large part to the 2021 IIJA bill, the construction sector is adding jobs to the U.S. economy. In September alone, the industry added 25,000 jobs compared with August. In fact, from September 2023 construction gained 238,000 jobs, which equates to a 3 percent increase. That’s three times faster than overall employment since before the pandemic. There are currently approximately 16 percent more construction jobs than in March of 2020, reported the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). That’s 5 percent more than see JOBS page 62
The AGC found that 24 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between August and September of this year.
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation on Nov. 1 cleared up online misinformation over reports that West Virginia coal miners constructed an access road destroyed by Hurricane Helene between Bat Cave into Chimney Rock.
12 SOUTH CAROLINA’S DEMTEK LLC DEMOLISHES ITS WORKLOAD
Demtek LLC is a growing force in the South Carolina demolition industry, providing comprehensive demolition services from initial planning to final recycling.
16 OFFICIALS, CLARK WATER BREAK GROUND ON TUNNEL, PUMP STATION
On Oct. 29, Guy F. Atkinson Construction and Clark Water broke ground alongside city of Lynchburg officials on the LYHBeyond, the Blackwater CSO Tunnel project.
18 VOLVO CE CITES OVERALL GOOD MARGINS IN Q3 2024 EARNINGS
Lower volumes in Europe and North America for the third quarter — when compared to the very high levels of last year — have caused a drop in overall net sales for Volvo CE. However, it has maintained overall good margins.
20 YANCEY BROS. CO.
HOSTS SECOND TECHNOLOGY EVENT IN OCT.
Yancey Bros. Co. and its Topcon supplier, Roper Laser Company based in Marietta, Ga., held a technology demo event Oct. 30, 2024, at The Atlanta Motor Speedway.
22 GREGORY POOLE’S DEMO DAYS EVENT FEATURES CAT IRON
Gregory Poole Equipment Co. held a Demo Days event Oct. 24, 2024, at the Caterpillar Customer Center in Clayton, N.C. The event gives attendees the chance to demo equipment before purchasing.
24 HOOPAUGH GRADING’S CLAY SHOOT BREAKS FUNDRAISING RECORD
Hoopaugh Grading Company (HGC) demonstrated its continued commitment to community impact by hosting its annual Clay Shoot fundraiser, generating an unprecedented $220,000 for Dream On 3, a Charlotte, N.C.-based nonprofit.
26 ELITE EQUIPMENT JOINS HD HYUNDAI DEALER NETWORK
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announced the addition to its dealer network of Elite Equipment. Elite will sell and service the full compact line of Hyundai construction equipment in east Texas and southwest Louisiana.
36 ARDOT
AWARDS OKLA. CONTRACTOR FIRST CONTRACT TO EXTEND I-49
The first of four projects near Fort Smith, Ark., to construct the next portion of Interstate 49, between Arkansas Highway 22 in Barling and the I-40/I-49 Extension, has been awarded to a Tulsa, Okla., contractor.
40 TELEDYNE CONSTRUCTION NAMES FABICK CAT AUTHORIZED DEALER
This partnership empowers the organization to bring Teledyne’s solutions to the marine construction, marine dredging and mining, quarry and aggregate communities across these regions.
40 BRANDT LAUNCHES ITS HIGH-OUTPUT HYDROVAC IN U.S. MARKETS
In response to the increasing need for hydrovacs that combine full-sized capacity with maneuverability and precision, Brandt Industries has released its hydrovacs to contractors across the United States.
69 BUCHANAN COMPANIES ‘FILL THE TRUCK’ FOR HELENE VICTIMS
After Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard on Sept. 28, 2024, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics took action to help. The company started its “Fill the Truck” campaign.
84 ‘MACHINERY PETE’ INTERVIEWS JACK LYON ON RFD TV
“Machinery Pete” hosted a television interview Oct. 19, 2024, with auction industry icon Jack Lyon, president of Alex Lyon & Son. If you have not seen it, you can scan the QR code in the article to view the show. 47 CEDARAPIDS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF ITS NEW CRC1350S
48 WHEN MB CRUSHER IS ABOUT BUILDING … NOT BREAKING
50 TEREX CAMPSIE TEAM CELEBRATES FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
50 METSO ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NEW MX FOR CONES 54 BANDIT ANNOUNCES HM6420 HAMMERMILL HORIZONTAL GRINDER
54 MAJOR IMPROVES SCREEN MEDIA DURABILITY WITH STRIP VARIANT
METSO ANNOUNCES SAMI TAKALUOMA AS ITS NEW PRESIDENT, CEO
Coal Miners Clear Path Near Storm-Damaged Highway
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on Nov. 1 cleared up online misinformation over reports that West Virginia coal miners constructed an access road destroyed by Hurricane Helene between Bat Cave into Chimney Rock.
An agency spokesperson said that the road is still unsafe for vehicular traffic.
NCDOT was responding to viral videos posted of a U.S. Highway 64/74A/N.C.9 connector road reportedly created between the two storm-ravaged communities by the miners.
Asheville’s WLOS-TV sent a news crew to the Bat Cave site in Henderson County on the morning of Nov. 1 to see the dirt road, but a barricade at the intersection of Brandon Forest Road and U.S. 64 noted that the highway into the town remains closed.
Despite the barricade, though, numerous drivers were seen passing it and going straight into Bat Cave.
David Uchiyama, NCDOT's western communication manager, said the miners did not build an access road further down near Bat Cave that is safe to travel on.
“We appreciate the intentions of a mining crew from West Virginia,” he elaborated. “There, the creation of a path — not enough to support vehicular traffic — south from Bat Cave occurred on private land and beyond the purview of transportation officials.”
The miners were among many volunteers from all across the country who have helped western North Carolina residents recover in diverse ways in a wide variety of locations in the wake of the hurricane’s stampede through the region Sept. 26-27, Uchiyama explained.
Helene’s destructive path through the state brought high winds, record flooding and killed more than 100 people, with many still unaccounted for.
Helene’s destructive path through the state brought high winds, record flooding and killed more than 100 people, with many still unaccounted for.
A recent video posted on Instagram showed a speeded-up point-of-view shot of a dirt road between Bat Cave and Chimney Rock reportedly built by the coal miners, according to the Asheville TV station.
At the same time, internet reports stated that Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR), based in West Virginia, had some of its min-
ers come to the Bat Cave-Chimney Rock area to create the access road for local residents.
WLOS-TV contacted the company Oct. 25 to ask if its coal miners came to Bat Cave, but AMR declined comment.
NCDOT Already at Work On Preliminary Repairs
In responding to the weakened hurricane’s destruction along the critical Bat Cave-Chimney Rock highway corridor,
Uchiyama also noted:
• NCDOT crews from its Divisions 13 and 14 created some of the first connections in the form of all-terrain vehicle paths, to reach stranded residents off U.S. 64/74A in the Bat Cave-Chimney Rock area, southeast of Asheville.
• The transportation department and crews from Wright Brothers Construction in Charleston, Tenn., have been moving the Broad River to the west in order to reestablish a temporary two-lane gravel road where it should be located.
• They also are working north from Lake Lure through Chimney Rock, both in Rutherford County, to restore the highway to the location of the washed-out road and restore damage to private property.
• Construction of the machined road and temporary river relocation should be complete in 4-6 weeks.
• For the near future, the two-lane gravel road will remain for local, construction, and emergency local traffic only.
NCDOT officials are drafting a contract to construct a new road in the approximate location of the old highway. The permanent restoration will be a progressive design build project that is now being advertised, with an award expected in late November.
Uchiyama explained that the contract will include both design and construction, as well as an exact building timeline. Currently, an approximate estimate for construction of U.S. 64/74A is 2-3 years and includes the Broad River relocation.
(All photos courtesy of NCDOT.)
NCDOT officials are drafting a contract to construct a new road in the approximate location of the old highway.
South Carolina’s Demtek LLC Demolishes Its Workload
Demtek LLC is a growing force in the South Carolina demolition industry, providing comprehensive demolition services from initial planning to final recycling. Founded by Brandon Stepp in Spartanburg, Demtek has grown from a small operation into a robust company with 35 employees, three crews and a reputation for handling both large and small projects with equal dedication.
“I grew up in the dirt business,” Stepp said. “My grandfather was in the dirt business, doing a lot of grading, clearing lots and small demolition. I’ve always loved tearing things down. That passion drove me to start my own company, focusing on demolition.”
Demtek prides itself on taking care of demolition projects from start to finish. The business engages early with developers and general contractors to provide a comprehensive approach, ensuring that all aspects of a demolition project are meticulously managed.
“We assist with budget planning, manage hazardous material removal, and then proceed with the actual demolition,” Stepp said. “We strip buildings down to concrete and steel before recycling all materials, making the process efficient and environmentally friendly.
“We have some mobile crushers, so we crush materials on-site or truck them to our concrete and asphalt recycling yard, turning them into reusable products like gravel. This not only saves on disposal costs but also allows us to give some savings back to our customers.”
Komatsu, Genesis
Currently, Demtek is engaged in a highly visible project: the demolition of Spartanburg City Hall. The building — which once housed the city’s administrative offices, police department and fire department — is being torn down to make way for a new mixed-use development and a parking garage.
“We began with an extensive asbestos removal process, followed by a soft strip where we removed everything that wasn’t concrete or steel,” Stepp said. “This preparation allows us to handle the demolition more efficiently and ensures that the materials we recycle are clean and reusable. It also allowed us to save some of the original bricks from the building for anybody who wanted to have a memento,
since Spartanburg City Hall is a significant part of the city’s history.”
To tackle the project, Demtek is utilizing a Komatsu PC170LC excavator and multiple Komatsu PC360LC excavators equipped with Genesis multiprocessors, concrete pulverizers and grapples. These tools are essential for breaking down the reinforced concrete structure and separating recyclable materials on-site.
“I’m loyal to Komatsu and Genesis,” said Stepp. “The reach of the PC360 equipped with a Genesis multiprocessor
allows the machine to quickly work through reinforced concrete, while the grapples help us load trucks and separate trash and steel from the concrete. The Komatsu PC170, with its smaller size, is perfect for handling more detailed work and sorting smaller materials. This setup not only makes the demolition process more efficient but also ensures that we can recycle around 90 percent of the material by weight.”
Besides efficiency, safety is an important aspect of Demtek’s operations. All of Demtek’s Komatsu machines are equipped with guarding to protect operators and ground workers, and the Genesis attachments allow for safer demolition processes by keeping personnel at a distance from the active demolition area.
In addition to the excavators, Demtek utilizes Komatsu WA200 and WA270 wheel loaders to transport and load recyclable materials.
“The loaders are very efficient; when it comes to loading recycling products, they can’t be beat,” Stepp said. “They help us load the trucks quickly, whether we have them at a job site or in the yard. Operator fatigue is a real thing, but Komatsu does a great job of having comfortable seats. A comfortable operator is a happy operator and a productive operator.”
Stepp added, “Our focus is always on maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency, and our equipment plays a vital role in achieving that.”
Support From Linder
Demtek’s relationship with Linder Industrial Machinery Company also plays a crucial role in its operations. Linder’s support ensures that Demtek’s machines and attachments are properly serviced and that any necessary parts are quickly available.
“Linder’s support is unmatched,” said Stepp. “Everyone from product support, parts, field guys, mechanics — they’re all top notch. If I need something, I can usually have it the next day through Linder.”
According to Stepp, the support from Andy Chapman, Demtek’s sales representative at Linder, and Linder Product Support Representative (PSR) Dustin Light has been instrumental in Demtek’s growth.
Brandon Stepp, owner
An operator sorts through the rubble with a Komatsu PC170LC excavator equipped with a bucket and a thumb.
Demtek utilizes a pair of Komatsu PC360LC excavators equipped with Genesis attachments and a Komatsu PC170LC excavator to tear down the former Spartanburg City Hall.
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An operator uses a Komatsu PC360LC excavator equipped with a Genesis attachment to tear down part of the structure while another operator sorts rubble with a Komatsu PC170LC excavator.
Blackwater CSO Tunnel...
Lynchburg Officials, Clark Water Break Ground On Tunnel, Pump Station Project
On Oct. 29, Guy F. Atkinson Construction and Clark Water broke ground alongside city of Lynchburg officials on the LYHBeyond, the Blackwater CSO Tunnel project.
The new tunnel and pump station will create storage capacity and infrastructure to ensure that the James River is protected from combined storm and sewer events, marking a notable step towards Atkinson and Clark Water’s shared mission to deliver complex infrastructure to protect the communities, people and ecosystems where we live.
The Blackwater CSO Tunnel will start at the CSO 52 site located along the Point of Honor Trail and will travel all the way to the bottom of Seventh Street in downtown Lynchburg, following the path of the Blackwater Creek toward the James River.
The scope of the project includes a new 4,715-ft. combined sewer overflow (CSO) tunnel with an internal diameter of 12 ft., as well as several new diversion and overflow structures to divert excess flows from the Blackwater Creek Interceptor (BWCI) and James River Interceptor (JRI) into the tunnel and pump station respectively.
The dewatering pump station is designed to streamline the tunnel and shaft draining process to approximately 24-36 hours.
To support the pump station, an electrical building also will be built to house and maintain the necessary electrical, instrumentation and control components. In addition to the new structures and their associated utility needs, on-site restoration will be implemented throughout the project.
Stantec is the project engineer, and Wiley Wilson is the project architect. Substantial completion is slated for summer 2027.
For more information about the project, visit https://www.lyhbeyond.org/
For more information about Guy F. Atkinson Construction and Clark Water, visit atkn.com and www.clarkgroup.com/companies/clark-water.
City of Lynchburg photo Lynchburg officials gather to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Blackwater CSO Tunnel.
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Volvo CE Cites Overall Good Margins in Q3 2024 Earnings
Lower volumes in Europe and North America for the third quarter — when compared to the very high levels of last year — have caused a drop in overall net sales for Volvo CE. However, it has maintained overall good margins despite this slower demand and has overseen a growth in the China market.
This quarter also has seen the company support customers by balancing today’s challenges with its accelerated focus on transformation.
In Q3 2024, net sales decreased by 23 percent to SEK 18,809 M, compared to the high earnings of SEK 24,296 M for the same quarter last year. When adjusted for currency movements net sales decreased by 20 percent, of which net sales of machines fell by 24 percent, while service sales increased by 2 percent, once more reflecting the market’s growing interest in digital solutions.
However, net order intake has risen slightly, caused largely by a 59 percent increase in South America and a 44 percent increase in Europe, strengthened also by a more modest rise in all other regions except North America. Global deliveries were down from last year due to the continued lower market demand and reduction of inventories at the dealerships in Europe and North America, partly offset by increased deliveries for the SDLG brand in China.
Leading Transformation
Melker Jernberg, head of Volvo CE, said, “We are living in turbulent times and, like other companies, are feeling the effects of a market slowdown. But we are maintaining our leading position with a strong portfolio, the continued roll-out of new products and services and our steadfast commitment to the industry transformation.
“The ambitions we have set out towards building the world we want to live in remain
unchanged and we take pride in working together to balance the priorities of today with our confident vision for tomorrow.” Volvo CE continued the market launch of new and upgraded models of its most important products and services in key markets in Asia and North America. This included an updated range of the new generation excavator portfolio, as well as the highly anticipated L120 Electric wheel loader.
The quarter also saw the inauguration of a new wheel loader facility in Arvika, Sweden, designed to support the production of electric wheel loaders at the plant. This is one of a number of global investments made to drive industry transformation across production facilities and markets worldwide.
Market Development
Compared to 2023, the total machine market contracted in Q3, largely due to a slowdown in Europe — a 25 percent drop from the historically high levels of last year, driven by a combination of low business confidence and a saturated end market. As a consequence of normalizing replenishment of dealer fleets and somewhat lower end customer demand, North America also came down 9 percent from very high levels in 2023.
Meanwhile Asia excluding China was slightly down overall by just 2 percent, despite market growth in India, Indonesia and the Middle East, while markets such as Turkey experienced declines partly driven by revised government infrastructure investments.
In contrast, the Chinese market grew 5 percent on the back of governmental policies to stimulate the real estate market, while good demand in Brazil, Peru and Chile saw a similar 5 percent increase in market development for South America.
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Yancey Bros. Co. Hosts Second Technology Event in Oct.
Yancey Bros. Co. and its Topcon supplier, Roper Laser Company based in Marietta, Ga., held a technology demo event Oct. 30, 2024, at The Atlanta Motor Speedway.
This was the second technology event hosted by Yancey in October, with the first one being held in Savannah, Ga., on Oct. 3. The event kicked off at 8 a.m. and guests were on site at the “opening bell” ready to gain as much information and experience possible on the various machines equipped with time- and money-saving Topcon technology. After a productive morning, lunch was served, and more attendees arrived for the afternoon session.
“We’re showing the Caterpillar customers the Topcon integration on the next-gen machines, especially on the next generation excavators,” said Bill Roper of Roper Laser Company.
“Caterpillar and Topcon have actually partnered together for a combination
system using all Cat sensors built into the machines from the factory and integrating Topcon’s GPS and software. The compact track loaders on site are utilizing a box blade and a grader blade to exhibit the newer movement capabilities through machine control — both laser and GPS for more complicated grading designs. Our millimeter technology on the Cat motor grader for fine grading to quarter-inch accuracy is also gaining a lot of demo interest.
“For the most part, what we offer is virtually plug-and-play with the new Cat machines,” he added. “We work directly with Yancey in the field in a cooperative effort so they can provide their customers a seamless solution for adding Topcon technology. We’re all working as one team. If there’s any issues, we both work together to solve them.
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The Cat 315 “auto” excavator uses Cat sensors and Topcon components together to make for high accuracy in digging applications and was a big hit at the demo.
Yancey’s Yailene Ramos (L) assists with getting attendees registered for the event and entered for some great prize drawings.
Independent contractor Adolfo Hernandez from Decatur, Ga., gained some great experience operating a Cat D5 dozer equipped with a mastless Topcon GR-i3 Machine Control Receiver for precision grading.
Many Roper Laser Company staffers turned out to present machine technology and surveying instruments (L-R) including Bobby Ohar, Gage Hemphill, Kevin Mitchell, Billy Price, Bobby Gill, Nolan Riley, Bill Roper III, Jim Kuske, Bill Roper, Tyler Bird, John Gaines and Josh Nodine.
(L-R): Yancey’s Nolan Riley and Jake Howle watch as Gene Rogers of HJB Construction, Charleston, S.C., operates a Cat 255 CTL with a Cat GD124 grader blade controlled by a Topcon grade control system.
In between demo time, Yancey’s Andrew Harding (R) opens up the all-new Cat 255 compact track loader and provides a walkaround of the machine.
Harvey Scott (L) of Gregory Poole Equipment Co. explains to Wayne Mosley of Green Industries the benefits of the Cat HM416 mulchers.
John Stallato (R) of SITECH Precision goes over Trimble 3D GPS technology for excavators and dozers with Ben Blessington (L) and J.P. Utz, both of Marks Clearing & Grading in Wendell, N.C.
During the event, guests could check out the latest Cat machines and Trimble machine control devices.
Gregory Poole’s Demo Days Event Features Cat Iron
Gregory Poole Equipment Co. held a Demo Days event Oct. 24, 2024, at the Caterpillar Customer Center in Clayton, N.C.
The highly anticipated event gives attendees the chance to demo equipment before purchasing and view newly announced equipment from Cat.
Machines featured on site for demos this year included the Cat 303.5 and other mini-excavators; multiple hydraulic excavator models, like the Cat 320; the Cat 950 and other wheel loaders; and compact track loaders, like the Cat 255 and Cat 265. Attendees also were able to view the new Cat 275 and Cat 285 compact track loaders, which Caterpillar unveiled earlier this year.
“This year’s Demo Days is particularly exciting because of what we are able to provide for our customers,” said Rob Jackson, director of sales of Gregory Poole Equipment Co. “By testing out machines with the expert support of their sales representative present, customers can ensure they pick the best product for their business application. Plus, we offered some special discounts available for those in attendance.”
In the weeks leading up to Demo Days, Gregory Poole Equipment Co. announced an ongoing inventory closeout sale, giving established and prospective customers the chance to save up to $10,000 on select models. A number of those machines were on site for Demo Days, giving attendees different price points to choose from when selecting equipment to purchase.
The all-day event also featured training for Cat’s VisionLink platform, and Gregory Poole Equipment Co.’s Cat simulator was on site for customers to learn more about the company’s offered training programs. CEG
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The Cat 320 excavator brings performance with simple-to-use technologies like Cat GRADE with 2D, Grade Assist and Payload — all standard equipment from the factory to boost operator efficiencies.
Wheel loaders take on all kinds of tasks — loading, stockpiling, aggregate handling and more — and today’s Cat lineup does it productively, comfortably and fuel efficiently.
This Cat D2 dozer was set up with the latest Trimble machine control system.
Gregory Poole Equipment Co.’s Cat simulator was on site for customers to learn more about the company’s offered training programs.
Checking out a Cat excavator are Lance Ennis (in cab), and Christian and Bill Howell and Wayne Yates, all of Ennis Enterprises in Youngsville, N.C.
On hand to help their customers (L-R) are Izabelle Walter and Yuliya Maslava, both of Caterpillar, and Greg Poole IV of Gregory Poole.
Hoopaugh Grading’s Clay Shoot Breaks Fundraising Record
Hoopaugh Grading Company (HGC) demonstrated its continued commitment to community impact by hosting its annual Clay Shoot fundraiser, generating an unprecedented $220,000 for Dream On 3, a Charlotte, N.C.-based nonprofit that makes sports dreams come true for children and teens living with life-altering conditions.
The event, held at Rocky River Sporting Clays, brought together 43 teams comprising 172 shooters from across the construction industry, marking the most successful fundraiser in the event’s history. The day featured compelling testimony from Dream Kid Alumni Luke Rainwater, who shared his powerful story of how Dream On 3’s mission transformed his life.
“The construction industry’s remarkable solidarity was on full display at this year’s event,” said Brian McManus, owner at HGC. “When our industry comes together, we cre-
HGC’s Jacob Moses (L), maintenance and logistics director, and Brandon Lindsey, vice president of operations at HGC and founder of Dream On 3, are ready to start the day.
ate meaningful change in the lives of others, particularly our community’s most vulnerable children.”
The event garnered support from leading construction industry partners, including Evans GC, Preferred Construction Supply, Choate, Alpha Paving, Edifice, NG Companies, Poettker Construction and Whitecap, demonstrating the sector’s united commitment to philanthropic giving in the Charlotte region.
This fundraising milestone reinforces HGC’s position as a leader in corporate philanthropy within Charlotte’s construction industry, showcasing how businesses can leverage their industry relationships to create substantial community impact.
For more information, visit www.hoopaughgrading.com.
(All photos courtesy of Hoopaugh Grading Company.)
Luke Rainwater, Dream On 3’s dream kid alumni, addressing the group to share his story during the lunch program.
Hart Wall and Paver’s team is excited for an action-packed event.
HGC’s Katie Page, director of team development, and Eddie Rollings, director of construction, deliver snacks and drinks to teams throughout the course.
Precision and skill are on display as a team lines up at the flurry station.
(L-R): Brian McManus, HGC’s owner, and Brandon Lindsey are catching up with Ted Doran, James River Equipment’s western NC/SC sales manager.
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Elite Equipment Joins HD Hyundai Dealer Network
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announced the addition to its dealer network of Elite Equipment, Beaumont, Texas.
Elite Equipment will sell and service the full compact line of Hyundai construction equipment to customers in east Texas and southwest Louisiana.
“The addition of Hyundai to our product offerings is an important step in our evolution as a full-service heavy equipment dealership,” said Michelle Stacey, general manager, Elite Equipment.
“We started in 2016 as 2S Roll-off service, a dumpster rental business, then added a variety of industrial rental equipment,” Stacey said. “We later acquired Elite Heavy Equipment Rental, which put us in the used construction equipment rental business. We’ve been looking for two years to add a new equipment line that we could both sell and rent. We’re excited to be working with Hyundai. It’s a great fit for us and for our customers.”
Now doing business as Elite Equipment, the dealership operates from an 80,000-sq.-ft. facility in Beaumont with a branch on Galveston Island, offering rentals, parts and service at both locations. Elite will sell and service new Hyundai construction equipment to customers in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Tyler, Jasper and Newton counties in Texas, and in Calcasieu, Cameron and Beauregard parishes in Louisiana.
“Hyundai welcomes Elite Equipment to our North American dealer roster,” said Mike Ross, senior vice president, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America. “The east Texas and west Louisiana markets offer terrific growth potential, and Elite is well-positioned to capture that growth, based on its success as a rental house and its understanding of the customers they serve.”
For more information, visit na.hd-hyundaice.com.
Hyundai photo
Elite Equipment management team displays its Hyundai dealership plaque. (L-R) are Sara Bergeron; Michelle Stacey, general manager’ Robert Sjodin; Ricky Sjodin and Nick Rizzotto.
Flatiron, United Design-Build NCDOT’s $440M I-95 Project
In the case of Hurricane Matthew, it dumped 10- to 14in. of rain in the first week of October on top of an earlier 10-in. downpour from a separate weather system on Sept. 28. The heavy rains caused the river to reach 24 ft. on Lumberton’s south side, breaking the previous record of 20.5 ft.
Two autumns later, Florence caused various gauges around Lumberton to register between 17.5 and 22.7 in. of rain in mid-September 2018.
As a result of the interstate’s two shutdowns, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) began an effort in 2021, following years of planning, to widen the highway from four to eight lanes from Exit 13, south of Lumberton, to just north of town at mile marker 21.
In addition, construction crews started the preliminary work to replace the existing Lumber River bridges with a single span that will be 10 ft. higher than the original structures, making the freeway “more resilient against future flooding,” according to the state agency.
To do so, dirt was hauled on site to raise the interstate grade and get it well above the river.
Other taller, wider and longer bridges also will be rebuilt and enhanced at I-95’s Exits 17, 19 and 20.
The NCDOT’s work in Lumberton is but one component of a larger 28-mi.-long section of the interstate that is being improved through a series of contracts. The construction stretches south to north from Lumberton in Robeson County to Exit 41 in Cumberland County, near Hope Mills.
In late September 2021, NCDOT contracted with a joint venture made up of Flatiron Constructors Inc. and United Infrastructure Group, based in the Raleigh suburb of Morrisville, to design-build what at that time was to be a $432 million project in Lumberton.
Due to skyrocketing construction material prices, in part because of post-COVID impacts and continuing supplychain issues, NCDOT allowed a $7.4 million cost escalation in 2023 to assist all the companies working on the project.
Joe Bailey is a construction manager for KCI Associates of N.C., a Raleigh professional service company based in Sparks, Md., that, among other duties, supports infrastructure projects across the nation. He explained that one thing the cost escalation funded was a $500,000 pipe bore under the interstate for future utilities on behalf of Lumberton municipal officials.
“So, the project’s entire budget is actually about $440 million, and that could increase a bit more in the future,” he added.
At the I-95 site, Bailey and KCI work in tandem with three other firms to perform all the testing, measurements,
survey checks and management of the general contract that would normally be done by the state transportation department.
“We take the place of the NCDOT staff on the project, but we do the work directly under Mike Parker, the NCDOT’s resident engineer for Lumberton,” he added.
Although the primary objective of the I-95 improvements around Lumberton and the river is the raising of the highway’s bridges, in addition to other grade changes to guard against future flooding, Bailey said the lane expansions are just as critical.
“Interstate 95 is certainly at capacity now, meaning we need the extras lanes,” he emphasized. “Lumberton has the second highest volume of traffic on I-95 in North Carolina after the Dunn-Benson area to the north where the freeway meets I-40.”
Because traffic is often congested along I-95 from the South Carolina border to the north, construction crews will install two additional lanes of traffic — for a total of four — in each direction along the corridor all the way up to the intersection with Business 95 at Exit 40 as well as a single extra lane on each side up to mile marker 41, southeast of Fayetteville.
“Rush hours in Lumberton are different than those in the larger cities of North Carolina in that ours peak at midday,” Bailey explained. “That’s when people from Florida or folks traveling from Washington, D.C., arrive in this area on I-95. In addition, our heaviest traffic is on the weekends. We will often double our normal traffic count on a summer weekend as people are heading to the beaches or to Florida.”
Work Began Even Before Main Contract Was Signed
After some preliminary work was started almost a year before the project’s contract was awarded, according to Bailey, the larger construction effort got under way in the late summer of 2022 with a temporary widening of I-95 to prepare for the project’s initial phase, which is still ongoing.
He said that part of the work has been delayed due to an issue with a new bridge over the CSX rail line that will be built by the contractors at mile marker 18 along the interstate highway.
“Originally, the construction contract had to allow for one additional rail track, but the railroad company later decided it needed a second additional track in the future, so that caused us to have to re-do some things,” Bailey said on June 27. “Hopefully, it will not take quite a full year to build the railroad bridge. Maybe later this year, but more likely in 2025, we can get traffic shifted to complete Phase 1.”
In 2023, the temporary widening of the design-build proj-
ect continued, along with utility coordination and right-ofway acquisition, and 2024 began with some of the barrier wall construction on the edge of I-95, he said.
“As we are raising the interstate throughout most of this area, there is a substantial amount of wall being built and due to our proximity to a rock quarry, which is quite a distance away, the contractors have elected to mostly go with cast-inplace walls, of which there are many.
“We also have a lot of paving to do; that is about ready to ramp up heavily in the next few weeks and continue through the rest of the summer,” Bailey said, noting that the contractors estimate 1.5 million tons of asphalt will be used when all is said and done.
Next year’s work will be geared toward getting all vehicle traffic onto the southbound side of I-95 to build the entire northbound roadway up to grade. He noted that there will be a lot of dirt hauling to change the grade in 2025; more wall construction to build up the other side of the freeway; and fabric wall installation to make the grades separate between the two elevations so traffic is flowing below on one side and road building is above on the other.
Freeway, Bridges Safeguarded Against Future Floods
Even before the two catastrophic hurricanes struck the region in 2016 and 2018, NCDOT started looking into the feasibility of upgrading I-95 as far back as 2009. Its study was completed seven years later but too late to be acted on before the twin storms wreaked havoc in southeastern North Carolina.
It sought to determine how high future floodwaters could get along the interstate so that NCDOT engineers could decide on the project’s design parameters for higher bridges and raised roadway grades.
One thing the study did not consider, though, was the unlikelihood of two 1,000-year floods hitting the state in such a brief period of time, Bailey said.
Of course, having gone through the hurricanes, NCDOT’s local engineers knew what the infrastructure elevations needed to be after having witnessed the heights of the flooding.
Based on that knowledge and the earlier analysis, Bailey said the I-95/Lumber River bridge is being raised 13 ft., the most of any other nearby structure. The Carthage Road overpass, close to the river at Exit 19, is currently getting an 11ft. grade change, while two other interchanges at the interstate will be raised about 5 ft.
“We also have to bear in mind that improvements here can affect other areas,” Bailey elaborated. “At the Lumber River,
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The new Carthage Road bridge is seen under construction, including two cranes.
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The new Exit 20 bridge is being built alongside the existing one. In the foreground, the piles are sticking out of the ground and will be used to support the bridge deck.
ARDOT Awards Okla. Contractor First Contract to Extend I-49 Near Fort Smith
The first of four projects near Fort Smith, Ark., to construct the next portion of Interstate 49, between Arkansas Highway 22 in Barling and the I-40/I-49 Extension, has been awarded to a Tulsa, Okla., contractor.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) selected Manhattan Road & Bridge to build the $282.5 million project. It will begin with the Phase 1 construction of a 3.1-mi. stretch of I-49 between Arkansas 22 in Sebastian County and Gun Club Road in Crawford County.
“[Interstate 49] is a critical corridor of our nation’s transportation system,” said Arkansas Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman. “I have long championed investments for this project because it supports economic activity and growth in Arkansas and will help move people and goods more efficiently across the region and country. Working with ARDOT and our congressional delegation to secure this funding was a priority, and we are all pleased to see the project coming to fruition.”
Work on the I-49 extension will help close the 162-mi. gap in the nation’s MidSouth transcontinental corridor, which will ultimately link the Gulf Coast with the central United States and Canada. The north-south freeway also will connect to six of the nation’s existing east-west National Highway Freight Network routes, according to ARDOT, meaning that its completion will enhance international and domestic commerce and improve mobility in the region.
Clear Creek Road, I-40, and Gun Club Road — the latter of which will be improved to highway standards between future I-49 and Ark. 59.
ARDOT’s Plans Are Good News to Region’s Business Leaders
When it comes to I-49, any step forward on the project is good news for Curt Green.
He owns a commercial real estate firm in Texarkana and is president of the I-49 International Coalition, which is based in Shreveport, La. It is his dream to see the completion of I-49 between Texarkana and Fort Smith along the western border of Arkansas, hopefully in his lifetime.
“This project, particularly the I-49 Arkansas River bridge, is a significant milestone toward our goal of completing the I49 corridor from Fort Smith to Texarkana,” said Arkansas Highway Commissioner Keith Gibson. “When finished, I-49 will offer a safer and more efficient north-south highway in western Arkansas.
“The convergence of two major interstate highways, I-49 and I-40, in the River Valley will form a crossroads from the Canadian border to the Gulf Coast, and from the East Coast to the West Coast with the River Valley as the centerpiece,” he continued. “When combined with the area’s major railway systems and waterway transportation opportunities, I-49 will generate significant economic benefits and development not only to the region but to the entire state of Arkansas.”
The state agency noted that the entire project is estimated to cost approximately $1.3 billion from design to construction. A new bridge across the Arkansas River, a major component of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, will be part of the 14-mi.-long segment of I-49 from Ark. 22 to I40 between Barling and Alma, just east of Fort Smith.
“Fort Smith is the third largest city in Arkansas and continues to be a hub for exciting growth and opportunity,” noted U.S. Representative Steve Womack, 3rd District. “The new bridge that will span the Arkansas River is necessary to relieve congestion from increased traffic and facilitate economic development throughout the region. It’s a critical piece of the I-49 Extension, and I am excited that the Arkansas Department of Transportation is taking this important step forward in turning this project into reality.”
In addition, interchanges will be constructed at Ark. 22,
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“Well, I’m 73, so probably not for me,” he joked while speaking to Arkansas Business, based in Little Rock.
State officials and business leaders have said for years that getting the Arkansas River Bridge built is the linchpin of the I-49 expansion efforts in Fort Smith.
“In a lot of ways, it is like the key to the door,” Green said. “You open up the door and start us on the downhill side.”
He added that every dollar of the project’s $1.3 billion cost is appreciated, adding that whenever money “is provided to finish out another mile or two or three or 10 or 12, it takes it on down the road. Just like when we got from Texarkana to Shreveport. Every mile helps, and there’s no telling when there will be funding for the whole thing.”
Arkansas improved its infrastructure funding in recent years with the passage of a permanent half-cent sales tax and other legislation that will generate approximately $300 million annually for highways. Federal money from President Biden’s 2021 signing of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act also gave the state $3.6 billion for roads and $278 million for bridges over five years.
Still, more funding means more competition for that money, and Green said it was a credit to Arkansas’ congressional delegation that the I-49 expansion received its share.
“We really appreciate our congressional guys working for us up in Washington and getting us the money,” he told Arkansas Business. “You have to understand there are like 5,000 highways that want money.”
Towns such as Mena, on the western edge of Arkansas, will see enormous benefits, he noted, when I-49 is finished from Fort Smith to Texarkana, and having another interstate fully operating in the region also will alleviate some of the truck traffic that often plagues I-30 and I-40 in Arkansas.
Anything invested in completing I-49 will be worth it, Green said. With business interests in northwest Arkansas, he also believes the completion of the I-49 Bella Vista Bypass has been a boon to southern Missouri.
“If you want to see growth in southern Missouri, get on I49 in Bella Vista and drive to Joplin to see what has grown along the interstate. [There], you can see what an interstate can do for you on the economy,” Green explained. “One of these days when we have I-49 running from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada nonstop, the whole western side of Arkansas is going to look like I-40 going east to west across [the state].”
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Terex Utilities Hosts Its 46th Annual Hands-On Training
Terex Utilities held its 46th annual Hands-On Training at its manufacturing facility in Watertown, S.D. The program provided the opportunity for customers, dealers and rental partners to operate Terex digger derricks and aerial devices in different applications.
Thirty-six participants from across the United States and Canada rotated through seven different stations. The digger derrick stations included digging holes, setting poles and setting screwanchors. The aerial device stations involved changing out a transformer, setting up and performing a three-phase lift, and changing out an insulator. Participants also were instructed on top controls and how to operate a backyard unit.
The final day provided the opportunity to experience line building as a team.
“Every [Terex] team member was incredibly informative and overly nice. The structure of the program is well designed and keeps the trainees engaged,” said one of the participants on the post-event survey.
“Hands On is geared toward anyone who works for a utility or one of our partners — whether they are a fleet manager, lineman, mechanic or work in the office,” said Kenny Vlasman, customer service manager of Terex Utilities. “At the end of the day, we
want them to go back to work with an understanding of our equipment — what the equipment is, how it operates, and its purpose.”
David Walleser, a fleet mechanic of Dairyland Power in La Crosse, Wis., said the August Hands-On program made him feel more comfortable, with a better understanding of how a piece of machinery works.
“It is easy to be intimidated by a piece of equipment you don’t understand,” he said.
“Coming here has opened my eyes on what these machines are capable of and what they do on a daily basis. This is critical to support Dairyland’s No. 1 priority of safety.”
Vonnie Eldridge is an accountant with Scott Powerline, a Terex rental partner. She explained that going through the Hands-On program gave her a better understanding of the industry overall and the importance of her teams’ role when they rent or sell Terex equipment to the electric utility industry.
“Hands On definitely gave me a better appreciation of the people who do this on a daily basis — from the mechanics who work on the equipment to the linemen in the field,” said Eldridge.
For more information, visit www.terex.com/utilities.
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Thirty-six participants from across the United States and Canada rotated through seven different stations.
Teledyne Construction Names Fabick Cat Authorized Dealer Over Large Territory
Fabick Cat announced that it is officially an authorized Teledyne Construction dealer covering an expansive territory including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. This partnership empowers the organization to bring Teledyne’s solutions to the marine construction, marine dredging and mining, quarry and aggregate communities across these regions.
Offering an extensive list of technology services, a few highlights include the industry’s first ever Teledyne BargeVision Pro — a monitoring system designed specifically for underwater construction which provides real-time data while improving safety and efficiency of
dredging and marine construction operations, according to the company; Teledyne ACES — a complete and autonomous air quality monitoring system which contributes to healthier work environments by providing real-time data on dust and pollutants; and Teledyne FLIR — cameras equipped with thermal imaging capabilities which are pivotal in monitoring equipment performance and ensuring safety, according to Teledyne.
With Fabick Cat’s customer service leading the way, the organization remains committed to helping customers enhance efficiency, safety and productivity on every project. This collaboration with Teledyne Construction allows for enhanced customer support through the newest technology solutions today…and into the future.
Due to Demand, Brandt Launches Its High-Output Hydrovac in U.S. Markets
In response to the increasing need for hydrovacs that combine full-sized capacity with maneuverability and precision, Brandt Industries has released its hydrovacs to contractors across the United States.
“Operators have expressed their thoughts on the ideal hydrovac — one that will meet their unique needs — and we’ve listened,” said Chris Semple, president, manufactured products at Brandt. “Through our collaborative product design process, Brandt has consulted extensively with contractors and operators to create a machine that sets the standard for the industry.”
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Brandt hydrovacs help contractors work more efficiently with maximized legal load weights, quicker debris loading and unloading time, and the capacity to take on larger jobs without load weight concerns, according to the manufacturer.
Brandt hydrovacs help contractors work more efficiently with maximized legal load weights, quicker debris loading and unloading time, and the capacity to take on larger jobs without load weight concerns, according to the manufacturer. The real-time measurement of water and overall truck weight enables operators to make quick, informed decisions, which reduces the risk of damage or overweight penalties.
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Roper Laser Company Joins Yancey at Technology Event
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“We’re super excited for the customers to see our new technology. Some that are coming out will be looking at technology that they may already own from an earlier generation. We’re especially excited for customers to see the CTL technology and how the smaller machine applications can actually be blended into larger operations to make them more efficient.”
Roper added what Roper Laser brings to the customer is decades of experience and an enormous amount of market awareness and application understanding.
“We have trucks running all over three states, sometimes 12 to 14 hours a day to make sure all our customers are up and running. Up time is the main goal of our business.” CEG
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(L-R): Cameron Thompson, GPS and technology specialist of Yancey Bros. Co., talks with Dusty Martin and his father, Charles Martin of Forsyth Grading based in Cumming, Ga., about the expanded capabilities of the Cat D5 dozer with Topcon technology.
An attendee makes quick work of precision grading operating a Cat 255 compact track loader with a Cat BB121 box blade with two-mast/2D Topcon system.
Rogelio Gomora of Magnum Paving, Villa Rica, Ga., takes the opportunity to operate a Cat 140 motor grader with the Topcon MC-X MAX system with millimeter receiver mounted on the top to see if it’s a “must have” for his company’s fine grading.
Watching some of the demo operators in action (L-R) are Jake Bilphuis, Yancey Bros. Co.; Carlos Castaneda, Topcon Positioning Systems; Michael Johnson, C.W. Matthews Contracting, Marietta, Ga.; and John Gaines, Roper Laser Company.
Thomas Bates (L) of Palmer Outdoor Services, Trenton, S.C., gets a complete overview of the Topcon Pocket 3D jobsite management technology from Topcon’s Carlos Castaneda.
Yancey and Roper Laser tents were pitched, the demo site was prepped and the crowds rolled in to see the latest Topcon technology on display and to get a hands-on experience at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Linder, Komatsu Assist Demtek With Demolition Projects
“Andy Chapman is one of the happiest and most helpful people I’ve ever met,” Stepp said. “Every interaction with him is positive, and he always goes the extra mile to find exactly what we need. If Linder doesn’t have the equipment on location, Andy or Dustin make sure to track it down.”
Stepp also appreciates the Komatsu Care program that provides invaluable support and maintenance for Demtek’s fleet of Komatsu machines. The program includes factoryscheduled maintenance, inspections and comprehensive service by Linder’s Komatsu-certified technicians. For a company like Demtek, which relies heavily on the reliability and efficiency of its equipment, Komatsu Care ensures that its machines receive regular maintenance, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
“Komatsu Care has been a tremendous help for us,” Stepp said. “Having Komatsu and Linder take care of our maintenance needs means one less thing for us to worry about. They are very accommodating, often working around our
schedule, whether it’s early mornings, late evenings or weekends.”
Continued Success
Looking to the future, Demtek’s goal to take on more projects is driven by the ongoing development in the upstate South Carolina area. Stepp’s vision for Demtek is clear: to remain at the forefront of the demolition industry by maintaining the company’s high standards of quality, reliability and efficiency.
“We hope to keep growing and continue
being a part of the development in our area,” Stepp said. “There’s no shortage of buildings that need to come down, and we’re here to make that happen efficiently and safely.”
Demtek’s journey to becoming one of the key local demolition players is a testament to its dedication, innovative approach and strong partnerships. With a focus on quality work, reliable service and environmental responsibility, Demtek is poised for continued success in the demolition industry.
*The opinions expressed here are from the end user as quoted. The results described herein are those of these end users under certain conditions. Individual results may vary.
(This story was reprinted with permission from Linder Link magazine, Fall 2024 Issue. All photos are courtesy of Linder Link magazine.)
Linder’s Dustin Light (L) and Andy Chapman (R) provide support to Demtek’s Brandon Stepp.
An operator removes a section of the former Spartanburg City Hall structure with a Komatsu PC360LC excavator equipped with a Genesis attachment.
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With a Komatsu WA200 wheel loader, an operator unloads material at Demtek’s recycling yard, while another operator uses a Komatsu hybrid excavator to transfer the material from the pile to the screen.
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Cedarapids Announces Availability of Its New CRC1350S
Cedarapids, a division of Terex and a global leader in modular, portable and static materials processing equipment, is releasing for sale the CRC1350S portable closed-circuit cone and screen plant.
Designed for high production while maintaining portability, the CRC1350S is the largest portable closed-circuit cone and screen plant on the market today, according to the manufacturer, remaining permittable with a travel height of 14 ft.
The CRC1350S stands out for its ability to deliver high production at lower costs per ton. A key component to this success is the powerful 400 hp TC1300X Cedarapids cone crusher.
With improved kinematics and a large eccentric throw, this advanced cone crusher produces quality aggregates with
superior shape and cubicity. Complementing the cone crusher is the 7 ft. TSV horizontal screen, which enhances production and accommodates a wider range of applications. Its high g-force oval stroke motion and variable slope operation allow it to outperform tra ditional horizontal screens.
Standard Features, Benefits
The CRC1350S is equipped with numer ous standard features designed to enhance the customer experience and opera tional efficiency. These include an oversized cone feed hopper with an overflow chute, a straight-line undercrusher conveyor, a metal detector for enhanced safety, a hydraulically powered transfer chute and various axle configurations to facilitate easy plant permitting in all states.
The plant is designed for fast setup and operation, with easy-access maintenance platforms, a hydraulic folding walkway and integrated emergency stop stations to ensure operators quick return to production.
The CRC1350S plant delivers increased throughput and quality product shape.
Russ Burns, sales director, said, “Our focus with the CRC1350S was to address what customers consistently tell us they need: higher production, lower costs per ton and ease of mobility. This plant combines power, efficiency and portability to meet
those demands head-on.
Proven Performance in Field of Railroad Ballast Production
In a recent field test, the CRC1350S was utilized in a highproduction railroad ballast application. The project involved processing drilled and blasted granite material into 2 in. minus railroad ballast. Material was fed by a Cat 349 excavator into a Powerscreen 32 in. by 47 in. jaw crusher with a 5 in. closed side setting, reducing the granite to 9 in. minus.
From there, the material was conveyed to the Cedarapids CRC1350S, which was configured to produce three product variations: railroad ballast at 2 in. by 7/8 in., 3/4 in. stone and 1/2 in. minus dust. The CRC1350S produced an estimated 425 tph, split across the three products. While the plant demonstrated excellent performance, there is potential for even higher production rates with the use of a larger excavator and minor adjustments to the circuit, according to the manufacturer.
The customer expressed high satisfaction with the CRC1350S’s performance in the rail ballast configuration, highlighting the plant’s significant production capacity and ease of transport.
The Cedarapids CRC1350S closed-circuit cone and screen plant is now available to order.
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When MB Crusher Is About Building … Not Breaking
Modern life is fast paced with full schedules and tight deadlines where people need better infrastructure, improved road systems, faster train connections and reliable utilities.
To support urban development, there are MB Crusher units addressing the complex challenges of modern infrastructure projects by enabling the reuse of materials on site. MB Crusher attachments drastically reduce the need for transportation, lower construction costs and minimize environmental impact, according to the company.
It can be summed up with the mantra — MB Crusher: Crushing It in the World of Infrastructure!
A Smooth Road to Growth
In road construction, MB Crusher’s equipment plays a crucial role producing robust and durable road bases. The crusher buckets efficiently process various materials, chomping through old asphalt, concrete and stones, and spitting out fresh aggregate ideal for new roads. This not only speeds up the construction process, but also ensures the longevity of the roads.
Take, for example, David, a South African farmer who purchased a BF90.3 jaw crusher for his excavator to eliminate potholes and reduce machinery wear and tear, operational slowdowns and cargo loss.
The MB Crusher attachment has provided David with a superior product, making his operations quicker and more efficient. This improvement allows him to allocate resources and manpower to other critical aspects of farm management while also creating a profitable side business.
Railways: Keeping Trains On Track
MB Crusher is essential in railway construction and maintenance, acting like the backstage crew ensuring everything runs smoothly. The crusher can prepare the foundation and managing the ballast, or the drum cutter can dive deep into creating tunnels. In fact, the MB Crusher’s MB-R500 drum cutter, used with the Hyundai R210 excavator, has marked a significant breakthrough in surfacing a 27 miles long tunnel in the Sivoke Rangpo Railway Lines project.
Traditional rock breakers caused surface issues, but MB
In road construction, MB Crusher’s equipment plays a crucial role producing robust and durable road bases.
Crusher’s innovative technology solved any issue, transforming a challenging task into a seamless job.
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A South African farmer purchased a BF90.3 jaw crusher for his excavator to eliminate potholes and reduce machinery wear and tear, operational slowdowns and cargo loss.
Utility infrastructure, including water, gas and electricity networks, benefits immensely from MB Crusher’s solutions. From moving to bedding, MB Crusher attachments can carry out pipeline tasks in confined urban spaces and challenging environments, ensuring smooth and efficient utility projects.
By enhancing construction processes and infrastructure durability, MB Crusher contributes to the development of modern, connected societies, supporting economic growth, improved quality of life, and sustainable development globally.
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Crushing It: How MB Crusher Builds Future
Infrastructure is the backbone of economic and social progress. By streamlining construction processes and enhancing the durability of infrastructure projects, MB Crusher’s technology is directly contributing to the development of modern, connected societies. The company’s equipment is being used globally to build roads, railways and utilities that drive economic growth, improve quality of life, and foster sustainable development. So, next time you’re enjoying a smooth drive, a speedy train ride, or uninterrupted utility services, take a moment to appreciate the hard work and innovation behind the scenes. MB Crusher isn’t just building infrastructure; they’re building the future.
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Metso Announces Availability of New MX for Cones
Metso announced the launch of MX for cones, designed to maximize wear parts lifetime in secondary cone crushing applications for mining and quarry operators worldwide. MX for cones is commercially available immediately.
“MX for cones represents another step forward in the MX offering, addressing customer demand for hard-wearing solutions to reduce frequent parts change-outs. This technology particularly meets the needs of large cone crushers from the Nordberg HP Series and MP Series,” said Rafael Yanata, product manager, Mining Crushing Solutions.
The Metso-developed inserting technology helps maintain the optimal wear profile for longer by ensuring better liner utilization when compared to standard manganese liners. MX for cones can provide up to double wear life in secondary crushing applications.
Less change-outs help mitigate maintenance labor shortages and risk exposure to personnel. Increased wear life also results in fewer liners needed and produced, providing sustainability benefits throughout the supply chain, according to the manufacturer.
MX for cones is 100 percent recyclable.
“As experts in crusher wears, Metso is committed to continuous development in crusher wears solutions for a full range of customer applications and needs. Designed, engineered and manufactured in-house, MX for cones is backed by Metso strictest quality standards and decades of expertise,” said Jarkko Leppänen, vice president, mining crusher wears.
For more information, visit metso.com.
The Metso-developed inserting technology helps maintain the optimal wear profile for longer by ensuring better liner utilization when compared to standard manganese liners.
Terex Campsie Team Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Terex Campsie, the manufacturing center for leading Terex brands including Terex Ecotec, Green-Tec, and ProStack, celebrated its 5th anniversary since opening in 2019.
Over the past five years, the facility has become a key engineering and manufacturing facility for Terex, playing an essential role in advancing its brands across the waste management, recycling and bulk material handling industries.
Jonathan Hanna, general manager of Terex Campsie, said, “These past five years
have been a testament to the dedication, innovation and passion of our team at Terex Campsie. From the very beginning, our goal was to be at the forefront of the waste management, recycling sectors and conveying sectors, and today we are proud to see how far we’ve come.
“Our team has made significant strides in production capacity, product development and safety, and we look forward to many more years of success.”
In its first year, the facility quickly became
home for Terex Ecotec and Terex Conveying Systems. Just a year later, in 2020, a 30,000sq.-ft. expansion was completed, allowing for the addition of the ProStack product line. Production has seen substantial growth, with the facility reaching its 100th machine in 2020, 500th in 2022, and its 1,000th machine— the TDS 815 Slow Speed Shredder—in 2024.
Throughout this growth, the site has maintained a strong commitment to safety, celebrating 1,000 days without a lost-time inci-
dent in September 2024.
Employment at Terex Campsie expanded from 15 employees in 2019 to over 150 today, reflecting the site’s ongoing development and investment in local talent.
Terex Campsie’s expansion has not only facilitated the production of industry-leading products but also enabled the site to drive a proactive product development strategy. This approach has resulted in a 50 percent expansion of operations since 2019, and output has tripled compared to its early years. Terex Campsie continues to serve global markets, exporting machines worldwide and reinforcing Terex’s position as a leading manufacturer of advanced environmental and conveying equipment.
“The last five years have been an incredible journey and reaching our 1,000th machine production milestone was a proud achievement for the entire team,” Hanna said. “While current market conditions have presented challenges, we remain committed to focusing on innovation, safety, and operational efficiency. As we navigate these times, our focus is on building a resilient foundation that positions the site for future growth and continued leadership in the waste management, recycling and conveying sectors.”
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The Terex Campsie team celebrates the production of its 1,000th machine.
MAJOR Improves Screen Media Durability With Strip Variant
MAJOR, a global manufacturer of high-performance wire screen media, introduced an advanced polyurethane (PU) strip variant for the FLEX-MAT Modular series.
The new variant increases the screen media’s durability, extending its lifespan and effectiveness in wet and corrosive environments, according to the manufacturer.
“While most screen media provide excellent durability, we noticed accelerated wear in some corrosive applications,” said Kevin Laporte, MAJOR R&D manager. “We immediately began testing to create a corrosive-resistant alternative we could develop into a new polyurethane variant. The new polyurethane strips would allow these specialty operations to benefit from FLEX-MAT’s productivity-boosting qualities while still maximizing uptime.”
The advanced PU strip features greater chemical stability to improve performance in alkaline, acidic and wet environments, such as limestone operations. Advanced durability extends the overall wear life of screen media in applications where the PU strips typically wear out before the steel wire and affect the integrity of the screen media.
"OPTIMUMWIRE bonds to our distinctive lime green PU strips to offer higher wire vibration than woven wire screen media. The unique chemical compound we developed for our advanced PU strips hold up well against corrosive materials to ensure the strips match the lifespan of our OPTI-
MUMWIRE and maintain screening integrity longer, up to 10 times in some cases," the company said.
The new durability of the PU strips still allows the same flexibility as the standard option so the wires can vibrate
freely. The high frequency of the OPTIMUMWIRE wire remains — 8,000 to 10,000 cycles per minute — to speed up material separation and passing.
Like MAJOR’s standard polyurethane composition, the advanced PU strips are available for the FLEXMAT Modular D, S and T Series. The new variant is not intended to completely replace the standard polyurethane.
“The advanced PU strips aren’t meant as a complete replacement for standard polyurethane. Instead, they’re a special-order option for screen media going into harsh environments,” Edwards said. “The best use of the advanced PU strips is when operations are screening corrosive or wet materials or when the operation notices their polyurethane is breaking down faster than the steel wire. In most cases, the standard polyurethane strip option continues to perform optimally for our customers.”
All FLEX-MAT screen media feature the company’s signature FLEX-MAT ID Enabled technology with an RFID tag embedded in the frame. This technology allows customers to easily access product information by scanning the RFID chip with The MAJOR App. Customers then have access to all screen media specifications and the ability to reorder without the need to climb onto the screen for physical measurements. For more information, visit www.majorflexmat.com.
The Bandit team has brought the HM6420 hammermill grinder to market.
This highly productive 40 in. capacity grinder is designed and manufactured to be an alternative solution for those grinding applications that may contain contaminants. A Caterpillar C32, 1,200 hp engine provides ample torque and horsepower for optimal machine performance and productivity.
The heart of the HM6420 is a 50 in. diameter by. 66 in. wide hammermill. The heavy-duty mill features a 1.75 in. drum skin custom formed from rolled plate. The mill is supported by a 7 in. main shaft constructed of alloy steel that has been ultrasonic tested.
Each pocket within the mill is manufactured from high strength A-514 steel. These combinations create a structural sound mill for added durability and integrity. The mill is equipped with 20 carbide infused hammer inserts built to withstand the toughest material fed into the machine. Each holder is securely attached to the mill via a
quick change pocket system. Each holder recesses into the mill pock et, increasing durability.
A top plate covers the pocket and holds in place by six hex bolts. The hammer insert is attached to each holder utilizing two bolts. With this set-up, the mill hardware is easier and quicker to replace.
A heavy-duty slat-style infeed conveyor is direct ly driven generat ing more than 18,000 lbs. of pulling power. The large diameter feed wheel is also directly driven and provides an additional 17,000 lbs. of pulling power and 8,650 to 17,300 lbs. of down force when hydraulic pressure is applied. These combinations allow the HM6420 to grind massive quantities of material efficiently and effectively at one time.
A proportional feed system is standard and regulates the feed
system from 82 to 132 ft. per minute. The HM6420 has one of the fastest feed rates on the market allowing it to quickly process material. The proportional feed system allows operators to adjust the feed based on material being processed ensuring maximum output and grinder efficiency, all while achieving a higher quality end-product.
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The heart of the HM6420 is a 50-in. diameter by 66-in. wide hammermill. The mill is equipped with 20 carbide infused hammer inserts built to withstand the toughest material fed into the machine.
Three screens are located on the top side of the HM6420 mill. A variety of screen sizes are available up to 7 in. to produce various endproduct sizes. The top feed wheel moves upward, and a removable screen cradle allows for quick screen set-up changes. All work for screen changing is performed outside of the machine.
An impact detection system is standard and designed to limit damage if a contaminant is struck inside the grinding chamber. Once an impact event is detected, the grinder will idle down, open the
gate, disengage the clutch, and reverse the feed.
A 56 in. dual discharge system with a stacking height of 16 ft. 8 in. is standard. The standard wireless remote controls all grinding and tracking functions and features an LCD screen that will display engine coolant temperature, engine oil pressure, engine load percentage, engine RPM, and battery voltage.
Bandit initially debuted the HM6420 at the 2023 ConExpo show. After the show, further evaluation and testing was conducted and the machine was then demonstrated to a variety of customers and dealers at Bandit’s 40th Anniversary event in September of 2023. Final testing of the HM6420 took place in the fourth quarter and the machine will begin production in the first quarter of 2024. The addition of the HM6420 expands the already diverse line of Bandit horizontal grinders available.
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Metso Corporation Announces Sami
Takaluoma as Its New President, CEO
Metso’s board of directors has appointed Sami Takaluoma as Metso’s new president and CEO. He will assume his duties on Nov. 1, 2024.
Metso’s current president and CEO, Pekka Vauramo, will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Takaluoma has been with Metso since 1997 and has led Metso’s services business area since 2021. He has been a member of Metso’s leadership team since 2017.
Kari Stadigh, chair of Metso’s board of directors, on behalf of the board, emphasized Takaluoma’s extensive experience with Metso’s businesses and customer industries in their selection.
“Sami has done an excellent job in leading the businesses and as a member of the leadership team over the past seven years. Under his leadership, Metso’s services and consumables businesses have grown and created significant value, especially after the
merger of Metso and Outotec. The board is convinced that Sami is the right choice to lead Metso into its next phase,” said Stadigh.
“On behalf of the entire board, I would also like to extend our thanks to Pekka Vauramo, who is now stepping down from his role as president and CEO of Metso as earlier agreed. Under Pekka’s leadership, Metso has evolved into an even stronger company, with a significantly enhanced culture and improved customer satisfaction, and its
profitability has been clearly raised to a new level. We wish Pekka all the best and success in his new phase of life,” Stadigh said.
“I would like to warmly thank the board for the opportunity to lead this great company,” Takaluoma said. “Having had the privilege of working for Metso for 27 years, I can confidently say that I know the company and understand our potential. With Metso’s long history and strong foundation in the aggregates and mining markets, we are excellently positioned to achieve industry leadership. I eagerly anticipate embarking on this journey to deliver even greater value to our customers and stakeholders, alongside my talented and dedicated colleagues.”
Vauramo said, “I want to thank all my colleagues and Metso’s board for the past six years. We have achieved a lot, and the company is in a strong position to succeed in the future. I wish Sami and all Metsonites best of luck and continued success for the years ahead.”
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Jobs Rise, But Finding Qualified Workers Remains Tough
the previous peak in 2006, according to Anat Nusinovich, economist of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
She said nationally the average growth rate of construction jobs from 2007 to 2023 was 0.4 percent.
Though the housing sector is one part of the construction market, it does serve as an indicator of just how construction jobs affect the economy.
Numbers Speak Volumes
Between 2007 and 2011, the construction jobs growth rate was negative, reaching a low of -16 percent in 2009 during the Great Recession.
“The rate saw another significant decline during the pandemic, dropping from 2.8 percent in 2019 to3.2 percent in 2020,” said Nusinovich. “However, the construction industry has since rebounded, reaching a growth rate of 3.3 percent in 2023,” — 0.5 points higher than pre-pandemic.”
The economist noted that this year, the local average growth rate for construction jobs is 2.9 percent, matching pre-pandemic numbers from 2019.
According to the NAR report, approximately 70 percent of analyzed areas outperformed this rate over the past year.
Notably, between 2019 and 2024, Cleveland, Tenn., registered the highest growth rate at 60.0 percent.
Elizabethtown, Ky., and Fayetteville, Ark., came in at 57.1 percent and 42.9 percent, respectively.
Further, two areas in Idaho — Idaho Falls with 37.5 percent and Boise City with 37.2 percent — came in the fifth and sixth places.
Punta and Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla., also showed “significant” growth, ranking fourth at 39.5 percent and tenth at 35.4 percent, respectively.
Meanwhile, Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas, and ChicagoNaperville-Elgin, Ill.-Ind., experienced the lowest growth rates at 0.5 percent.
These two cities were followed by Midland, Texas, with 0.7 percent, “despite having the highest share of construction jobs in 2024,” said the NAR.
“Between July 2019 and July 2024, only 7.3 percent of the areas recorded no growth in construction jobs, with a growth rate of zero.”
However, NAR’s Nusinovich said, from before the pandemic until this summer, 17.3 percent of the observed areas experienced negative growth rates. That indicates a a loss of construction workers, she said, noting that the biggest losses were in Lake Charles, La., whose rate was -52.2 percent.
Next in line was Johnstown, Pa., with -37.9 percent, and AugustaRichmond County, Ga.-S.C., at29.9 percent.
“Ithaca, New York, which also had the lowest concentration of construction jobs, saw a decline of 21.4 percent in its construction workforce since 2019.”
The AGC also tracks construction employment trends and found that 80 percent of U.S. states saw jobs increases in September. In all, 24 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between August and September of this year, according to the association.
More states would have added workers year-over-year if contractors could find enough qualified applicants, said AGC.
“It is great that four out of five states have added construction jobs over the past year,” Ken Simonson, chief economist, said in a statement.
“Even more states would be seeing gains if there were enough qualified workers available to fill job openings,” the association told ConstructConnect.
In its BLS analysis, AGC found construction jobs rose from September to September in 40 states and declined in 10 states and the District of Columbia.
Texas added the most construction jobs, at 42,300, followed by Florida, with 37,100; Ohio, 16,400; Michigan, 12,600; and Indiana, 12,500.
The largest percentage increases were in Alaska, with 3,700 jobs and Hawaii, with 4,500. Oklahoma, at 7,800, and Nevada, at 10,000, followed.
New York State saw the largest loss, at, -6,900 or -1.8 percent, followed by Oregon, -4,800 or -4.1 percent and Maryland, -4,600 or2.9 percent.
AGC reported Oregon had the largest percentage loss, followed by Maryland and Maine.
“For the month, construction employment … was unchanged in Minnesota, Rhode Island and Vermont,” said the association. “Texas added the most jobs, followed by Ohio, Florida, South Carolina and Colorado.”
Ohio had the largest percentage gain, followed by South Carolina, Alaska and Nebraska.
Tennessee lost the most construction jobs in the month. Oregon and Louisiana followed.
North Dakota lost the highest percentage of jobs. Oregon and West Virginia were next.
“The value of construction starts rose 1.8 percent year-over-year in September,” said AGC.
But the sector “edged down 0.9 percent year-to-date in the first nine months of 2024 compared to January-September 2023,” ConstructConnect reported.
Nonresidential building starts rose 1 percent for the month but fell 7.5 percent year-to-date. Civil starts increased.
Among the 25 largest categories, AGC found that the best-performing year-to-date are electric power infrastructure and airports.
On a year-to-date basis through September, total construction starts were up 2 percent from 2023, according to Dodge Construction analysis.
Nonbuilding starts slipped 3 percent over that year and miscellaneous nonbuilding starts were up 10 percent.
Environmental public works starts were up 7 percent; highway and bridge starts, 3 percent and utility/gas starts down 23 percent.
Nonresidential building starts rose 2 percent year-to-date; institutional starts were up 13 percent; commercial starts were down 2 percent.
According to AGC, the Fed’s take on the construction picture is that economic activity was “little changed” since early September.
The government reported commercial real estate markets were generally flat, although data center and infrastructure projects boosted activity in some areas.
“Contacts noted that it remained difficult to find workers with certain skills or in some industries,
such as technology, manufacturing and construction.”
According to ConstructConnect, AGC officials urged Congress to increase funding for construction workforce training and education programs.
The association believes the funding will help address workforce shortages likely holding back employment growth in the sector.
“Enabling more people to learn about construction as a career opportunity is essential,” said Jeffrey Shoaf, CEO of AGC, adding that learning would help fill the openings created by the infrastructure, power and manufacturing projects under way.
Industry Looking Toward Future
Also tracking the construction jobs market, and chiefly how IIJA stacks up jobs-wise at its midway point is ARTBA.
The transportation builders association said the highway, street and bridge construction industry added nearly 40,000 jobs over the first half of IIJA.
“Industry employment surpassed record levels in 2023 and has continued rising since on a year-over-year basis,” said ARTBA.
Looking forward, the Eno Center for Transportation believes 2024 could be “the tipping point” for IIJA funding to “start pouring out of the U.S. Treasury.”
Jeff Davis, Eno senior fellow, recounted that IIJA loaded the Highway Trust Fund with 24 percent more money for highway account programs.
The 2021 bipartisan bill also allotted 32 percent for mass transit. Increases afterward are estimated in the 2- to 3-percent range per year.
Davis said through the first 10 months of fiscal year 2024, highway account outlays are up 20 percent from the 10-month mark preIIJA, in FY 2021.
“And mass transit account outlays are up 49 percent over FY 2021,” said Davis, adding that the 2021 level suffered more from COVID aid displacement.
At IIJA’s half-way point a year ago, the Brookings Institute predicted that IIJA’s total economic impact would “continue to evolve.”
Adie Tomer, senior fellow, said
that as more states and localities put federal dollars to work, an increased demand for skilled labor was expected.
He said that economists expected a high number of separations within infrastructure occupations would continue to challenge recruiting and retention.
“Construction of IIJA-funded projects will last well beyond 2026, when the legislation expires,” said Tomer.
Inflation Reduction Act tax credits will support energy-related projects for another nine years.
“America needs to get serious about growing and diversifying the infrastructure talent pipeline, because time is running out,” he stressed a year ago.
Marcum, a construction accounting firm, found in an industry survey that in 2024 the outlook across the board is a positive one.
“Our survey reveals that despite the challenges facing the construction industry, the overall outlook remains positive,” said Joseph Natarelli.
The top concerns revealed in the survey can help business strategize for the future, said Roger Gingerich, leading Marcum’s Midwest construction practice.
The survey found that ongoing labor recruiting and retention struggles remain a top concern for construction companies. In fact, 29 percent of Marcum survey respondents cited it as the biggest threat to their business.
The Associated Builders & Contractors noted that though construction firms have made gains, BLS statistics show a sharp decrease in job openings
“At the same time, there is not a lot of labor out there but demand for labor has subsided a little,” said Zack Fritz, ABC economist.
As of September, construction unemployment was at 3.7 percent, just above the August mark of 3.2 percent.
“To be a craft worker in construction, you generally need to have experience and credentials in the construction field,” said AGC’s Simonson said.
He called it a chronic problem and despite the economic gains he believes the labor employment picture will continue to hamstring the industry. CEG
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EvoQuip Adds Bison 170 to Expanding Jaw Crusher Portfolio
EvoQuip, a manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, launched the Bison 170 — the latest addition to its jaw crusher range.
With its 700x500mm jaw chamber and diesel-electric drive technology, the Bison 170 is a smart choice for customers aiming to optimize their operations while meeting both economic and environmental goals.
Suitable for both natural rock and recycling applications, the Bison 170 has a range of environmentally friendly features that also offer customers value, high performance, ease of use and maneuverability.
Diesel-Electric Drive Technology
The Bison 170 utilizes a fuel-efficient diesel electric drive system, with an onboard generator being used to power the plant. It also can be plugged in and driven from an external power source such as mains power, which allows for zero emissions processing. This enables customers to meet regulatory requirements and support their own sustainability goals.
The engine and power unit can be removed completely, allowing the plant to be powered from an external source with no combustion engine on board. As noise pollution also is reduced, the Bison 170 is an ideal machine for working in urban areas.
Enhanced Efficiency, Maneuverability
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With its 700x500mm jaw chamber and diesel-electric drive technology, the Bison 170 is a smart choice for customers aiming to optimize their operations while meeting both economic and environmental goals.
The Bison 170 offers all-round efficiency, with the electric drive enabling customers to run in reverse for asphalt recycling and also providing a unblock/jog function to clear a blockage.
The deflector plate, fitted as standard, provides belt protection by allowing uncrushable objects to pass through the crushing chamber safely and onto the discharge belt. Finally, the ability to easily maneuver the machine from site to site and its simple and intuitive control system ensure transport and set up times are minimized, while up time in maximized.
“We are delighted to add the Bison 170 to our jaw crushing range,” said Andrew Armstrong, product manager of EvoQuip. “With a potential output of up to 110 tph and low fuel consumption, the Bison 170 is a high performing, environmentally friendly machine that aligns with the EvoQuip Think Green, Think EvoQuip sustainability campaign.” For more information, visit www.terex.com.
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KEMROC Expands; Plans to Increase Nationwide Presence
By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Klaus Ertmer, founder of KEMROC, has been described as a visionary pioneer in the construction equipment industry. His decades of engineering expertise have led KEMROC to the forefront of specialized excavator attachments for demolition, trenching, mining, tunnelling, subsea excavation, soil mixing and recycling operations.
KEMROC Grows
In 1999, Ertmer founded his first company, and by 2000, manufactured the first transverse drum cutter in Germany. By 2010, the company had a presence in China, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
In 2012, a subsidiary was established in Arizona and in 2014, another subsidiary was in Brazil. In 2016, a welding parts plant was opened in Qatar, with the KEMROC brand being established in 2017.
New Products
Over the years, one strategy has remained constant: product innovation. KEMROC is continuously innovating and creating new products based on customer needs and insights.
Some of these product innovations include various rotary drum cutters, cutter wheels, rock saws, augur drives, trenchers, stump grinders, diamond saws, power tool drives, patch planers, cutting drums and more.
“KEMROC will revolutionize the construction industry replacing Hoe Rams with a more precise cut, which in turn increases production rates and makes a job site safer,” said Robert Medina, vice president of sales, KEMROC distributor Rock Hard Solutions.
Expansion
As KEMROC’s product offerings grow, so too does its need to expand its dealer network in the United States. Recently, Scott Thornberry, owner of Rock Hard Solutions, began offering the KEMROC line at his Ohio dealership.
Thornberry, also the owner of T&C Contracting, was introduced to the KEMROC EK150 chain cutter when he accidentally bumped into it at a trade show. According to his website, he was fascinated by the attachment, and used it on a job that was supposed to take two weeks. Due to the KEMROC, the job was completed in three days, stunning Thornberry.
“My relationship with KEMROC started out as a business opportunity,” he said. “However, as I got to know the entire KEMROC team I realized that they are just as much a
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The EKT 220 drum cutter for 110,000- to 154,000-lb. excavators, has a cutter head width of 37 to 52 in. and can be converted to a chain cutter.
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KEMROC designs its chain cutter line to minimize wear and tear on excavators.
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(L-R) are Jason Faust, president of Construction Machinery Company; Kenny
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Machinery Company; Mirna Makary,
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Innovation Fuels KEMROC’s Drive to Succeed, Expand
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Scott Thornberry (L), owner, and Robert Medina, vice president of sales, both of Rock Hard Solutions, now carry the KEMROC brand in Ohio.
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as we are and strive every day to be the best solution on the market. For this reason, a business opportunity has evolved into a mission for me, a mission to help them succeed in the U.S. market.”
Jason Faust is president of Construction Machinery Company (CMC) and a friend of Thornberry. His company is the dealer of KEMROC in Indiana and Kentucky.
“CMC and KEMROC have built a strong partnership that helps us focus on finding and providing solutions for our customer’s problems rather than just selling them equipment,”
(L-R) are Mina Tadros, director of global business development director of KEMROC; Peter Eskander, KEMROC sales; Robert Medina, vice president of sales of Rock Hard Solutions; Mirna Makary, regional marketing manager of KEMROC; Jason Faust, president of Construction Machinery Company; Scott Thornberry, owner of Rock Hard Solutions; and Kenny Acton, product specialist of Construction Machinery Company.
said Faust.
As KEMROC expands its dealer, service, parts and support footprint in the Midwest and across the United States, the company pledges to provide dealers with the support they need.
“KEMROC is more than just a brand offering innovative solutions — it is a brand founded on unwavering trust,” said Mirna Makary, KEMROC regional marketing manager. “We are about delivering an exceptional customer experience ensuring that our customers feel genuinely supported at every
step of their journey and projects. We are proud to stand by our partners and customers, providing solutions that truly make a difference in terms of productivity and cost reduction.”
Innovation continues to fuel the company’s growth and expansion.
“At KEMROC, we have a solution for every job,” said Mina Tadros, business development director — global of KEMROC.
For more information, visit KEMROC.com/en, rockhardsolutions.net and cmcky.com. CEG
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Buchanan Companies ‘Fill the Truck’ for Helene Victims
Buchanan’s campaign has had a strong impact in North Carolina. Drivers Johnny and Crystal, who delivered many of the trucks, shared pictures showing the damage and the ongoing relief work.
After Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard on Sept. 28, 2024, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics took action to help. They started their “Fill the Truck” campaign, showcasing how working together as a community and taking responsibility can lead to positive change in tough times.
Campaign: Challenge to Fill 20 Trucks
On Oct. 3, 2024, based on the desire of an employee wanting to help North Carolina, Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics launched the “Fill the Truck” campaign.
Their goal was to fill 20 semi-trucks with essential supplies for hurricane victims. Inspired by the company’s past relief work during Hurricane Katrina, owner Geary Buchanan challenged employees, local businesses and northeast Indiana residents to join in and help those in need.
Employees drew inspiration from their core company values of determination, integrity, safety and community to come together and make things happen. The campaign collected donations of non-perishable food, hygiene items, clothing and other essential goods to be delivered directly to affected areas in North Carolina, including Asheville and Alexandria.
Uniting Community
The Fort Wayne community responded with overwhelming generosity. Local businesses, radio & television stations and individuals came together to support the cause in inspiring ways.
Local schools and local businesses even opened their doors to serve as donation drop-off points, amplifying the community’s ability to get involved.
Steady Progress, Community Engagement
From the start, the campaign gained momentum:
• By Oct. 5, the first truck was loaded and headed to North Carolina, and added collection days to Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th.
• By Oct. 9, seven trucks had been filled, and Buchanan extended their collection through another weekend and until Friday, Oct. 18 as donations continued to pour in.
• On Oct. 11, the campaign reached 16 trucks, with more loading under way.
• By Oct. 18, the campaign successfully reached its goal. The company was able to fill all 20 trucks, plus another two trucks through additional late donations and assurance by Buchanan’s ownership with essential supplies for North Carolina’s recovery efforts.
Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics surpassed their goal of 20 semi-trucks full of essential supplies for hurricane victims.
Kenworth T680 With Special Design to Transport Capitol Tree
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“Where Nature, People and Tradition Come Together,” is this year’s tour theme and the message is reflected on the special graphic design of the T680 featuring Alaska’s Tongass and Chugach National Forests.
Kenworth is providing a T680, adorned with a newly installed graphics wrap, that will soon transport the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree harvest celebration began on Oct. 26 in Wrangell, Alaska, followed by the first Whistlestop tour event in Ketchikan. After the Alaska events, the tree and trailer will be loaded onto an Alaska Marine Lines barge where it will travel to Seattle, Wash. From there, the “People’s Tree” will begin a 4,000-mi. journey across the country stopping at parks, plazas, schools, memorials and main streets in a series of community events on its way to Washington, D.C.
“Where Nature, People and Tradition Come Together,” is this year’s tour theme and the message is reflected on the special graphic design of the T680 featuring
Alaska’s Tongass and Chugach National Forests.
This year, real-time GPS location tracking of the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will be provided by Kenworth’s TruckTech+ connected truck technology. Starting Oct. 26, the tree’s journey that begins in Alaska and concludes with delivery on Nov. 22 in Washington, D.C., can be tracked via interactive map (https://kenworth.com/tree-tracker).
Lynden, an Alaska-based company, is the official designated carrier for the 2024 tour. Lynden companies provide transportation and logistics solutions in Alaska, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii and around the world. The company selected drivers Fred Austin and John Schank for the honor of transporting the special tree. Austin and Schank both began working for Lynden in 1975 and have earned numerous prestigious honors and designations for outstanding profes-
sionalism and skills. Collectively, they have driven over 10 million accident-free miles for Lynden in Alaska.
This will be Schank’s second opportunity to carry the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as he previously drove in 2015, the last time a tree was harvested from Alaska and transported to Washington, D.C.
The truck pulling this year’s tree is a Kenworth T680 equipped with a 76-in. sleeper and the PACCAR Powertrain featuring the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated at 455 hp, PACCAR TX-12 automated transmission and PACCAR DX-40 tandem real axles. The Kenworth T680 features a Diamond VIT interior in slate gray with madrona accents and includes the latest in driver amenities. Both the driver and passenger seats are GT703 leather seats that are fully heated and cooled.
The 76-in. sleeper includes space for a microwave and TV, a factory-installed
fridge, and a rotating work table. The T680 also includes the latest in driver assistance systems, including Kenworth’s Digital Mirrors, Bendix Fusion Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Auto Go, and Lane Keeping Assist with Torque Assisted Steering.
“Kenworth is proud to again provide the truck that will transport the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the 11th consecutive year,” said Kevin Haygood, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. “Our continuing participation in this celebration that spreads holiday cheer in local communities from coast-to-coast is a program we look forward to every year.”
In early December, a tree lighting ceremony will take place, hosted by the Architect of the Capitol in coordination with the U.S. Speaker of the House.
For more information, visit www.uscapitolchristmastree.com.
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Volvo to Launch Long-Range Version of FH Electric Truck
The electrification of heavy trucks is continuing across the world and longer distances are now becoming a possibility.
Next year Volvo will launch a new longrange version of its FH Electric that will be able to reach up to 373 miles on one charge. This will allow transport companies to operate electric trucks on interregional and longdistance routes and to drive a full working day without having to recharge. The new Volvo FH Electric will be released for sale during the second half of 2025.
“Our new electric flagship will be a great complement to our wide range of electric trucks and enable zero-exhaust emission transport also for the longer distances. It will be a great solution for transport companies with a high annual mileage on their trucks and with a strong commitment to reduce CO2,” said Roger Alm, president, Volvo Trucks.
Five Years of Electric Leadership
The enabler for the 373 mi. range is Volvo’s new driveline technology, the socalled e-axle, which creates space for significantly more battery capacity onboard. More efficient batteries, a further improved battery management system and overall efficiency of the powertrain also contribute
to the extended range, according to the manufacturer.
Volvo Trucks is a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks with eight battery-electric models in their portfolio. The wide product range makes it possible to electrify city and regional distribution, construction, waste management and, soon, long distance transport. Volvo has so far delivered more than 3,800 electric trucks to customers in 46 countries around the world.
“The transport sector represents seven percent of global carbon emissions. Batteryelectric trucks are important tools to reduce the climate footprint. Besides the important environmental gains that electric trucks bring, they offer truck drivers a much better working environment, with much lower levels of noise and vibrations,” said Alm.
Volvo Trucks drives the transition towards fossil-free transport to reach its netzero emissions target by 2040 using a threepath technology strategy. The three-path technology approach is built on battery electric, fuel cell electric and combustion engines that run on renewable fuels like green hydrogen, biogas or HVO (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil).
For more information, visit volvotrucks.com.
Buchanan, Community Offer Support After Hurricane Helene
BUCHANAN from page 69
Financial Support, Extended Efforts
Alongside physical donations, the “Fill the Truck” campaign received generous financial support. Buchanan employees contributed, which the owners, Geary and Becky Buchanan, matched. Local businesses, individuals and community groups gave and added to the public Go-Fund-Me campaign.
Impact On North Carolina
Buchanan’s campaign has had a strong impact in North Carolina. Drivers Johnny and Crystal, who delivered many of the trucks, shared pictures showing the damage and the ongoing relief work. Their updates gave a close-up view of how these donations were helping communities recover from Hurricane Helene.
In total, 20 fully loaded trucks travelled from Fort Wayne to North Carolina, bringing essential supplies to the areas that needed them the most. The campaign united people, businesses, and organizations, showing how effective teamwork can be during tough times.
Community That Cares
The “Fill the Truck” campaign shows how generous the Fort Wayne community is and highlights the commitment of Buchanan Hauling & Rigging and Buchanan Logistics to help others. With the support of local residents, they have made a significant impact on the lives of those affected by Hurricane Helene. As the final trucks arrive in North Carolina, Buchanan is celebrating the community spirit that made this accomplishment possible.
“A big thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and shared the news. Together, we have filled both trucks and hearts, providing muchneeded aid to those in need,” the company said.
In Wake of Two Floods, $440M Project Is Raising I-95 in N.C.’s Coastal Plain
we are raising the bridge and increasing the clearance, but we don’t want to do it so much that it would have a negative impact downstream.
“So, a very extensive analysis also was made to determine all the pipe sizing. As a result, we are going to a sealed pipe system where we have walls. Instead of RCP pipe, we have a lot of welded steel pipe, something that is unique for this project.”
Many Tarheel Contractors Are Braving Heat
Because of the unusually hot temperatures and humidity this past summer in the low country around Lumberton, Bailey explained that concrete contractors had to start their pours “very early in the mornings, around 4 to 5 a.m., to avoid as much of the hot weather as possible.”
The week of June 27, about 350 cu. yds. of concrete were poured, according to Bailey. The temperature was a little over 100 degrees.
He cautioned other potential issues await as the I-95 upgrades progress.
“I don’t know if we have yet gotten to the most challenging aspects of the project. At Exit 19, for instance, there is a pile wall where the river has a little ox bend — or sharp turn — in it just east of I-95 where the Lumber turns back toward the freeway. We have a very deep pile wall that is going to go in there which will likely be a unique piece of work.
“The other thing will be just the volume of concrete that we are using — about 93,000 cubic yards — more than any other project that I have been associated with. They are slip forming or pouring in place all these walls and that is a coordination challenge.”
By the time the I-95 project in Lumberton is completed, Bailey estimated, a total of 1.5 million cu. yds of borrow and 8,000 cu. yds of unclassified material will be required. Additionally, the contractors will utilize roughly 40,000 ft. of 14x73 steel pipes and 11,000 ft. of pipe piles. Once paving at the site begins, the amount of asphalt to be used is likely to be around 1.5 million tons, he said.
Most, if not all, the subcontractors working for Flatiron and United are based in the Tarheel State, according to Bailey.
The grading work is complete, he added, and was handled by C.M. Lindsay & Sons and BMCO Construction, a pair of Lumberton contractors. The hauling is being carried out by Mt. Airy-based Smith-Rowe LLC; the road paving will be performed by Barnhill Contracting in Rocky Mount; and Young Construction Co. in Wake Forest is in charge of the pile-boring operations.
The Flatiron-United joint venture itself, Bailey noted, “is responsible for most all of the structural work, plus they are doing some of the fine grading, pipe and water line installation, most of the walls, and all of the erosion control.”
Traffic-Management Enhancements
The bridges and overpasses that intersect with I-95 in Lumberton also are getting upgrades to better handle the growing traffic in the area, according to Bailey, along with the city streets and ramps connecting to the freeway.
When work is complete, he noted that the northbound I95 on-ramp from N.C. Highway 72 at Exit 17 will be relocated further to the east and become a diamond interchange with an off-set leg for the on-ramp.
“The new structure did not need widening, but its elevation had to change, so we built it by sawing off a piece of the old bridge and were able to build the replacement structure as one phase of work. By doing that, it changed some geometrics that required a slight shift in how the ramps work.”
Bailey added that the new Carthage Road overpass at Exit 19 will be bookended by a combination of diamond interchanges and roundabouts at the top of its on- and offramps. The designs also call for the ramp on the eastern side of I-95 to incorporate a service road access so that instead of a circle, the roundabout will have an oval shape to accommodate the extra leg.
Just to the north at Exit 20, a diverging diamond lane design will be employed. Their beauty, he said, “is that you build the new structures offline so as not to impact traffic, and they are very efficient. There is already one at Exit 22 so it will not be anything new to the Lumberton area.”
If all goes according to plan, and factoring in other possible issues, Bailey predicts the entire I-95 upgrade in Lumberton will be finished in late 2027. CEG
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‘Machinery Pete’ Interviews Jack Lyon On RFD TV
Scan the QR code on this page to watch the interview with Jack Lyon of Alex Lyon & Son.
“Machinery Pete” hosted a television interview Oct. 19, 2024, with auction industry icon, Jack Lyon, president of Alex Lyon & Son.
The television special on Machinery Pete’s show on RFD TV came about through a more than 20-year friendship and business relationship between Jack Lyon and Lynn Odland, CEO and founder of Dakota Shine/Dakota AG Innovations.
Odland felt it was time for Alex Lyon & Son’s story to be told and brought in his friend Machinery Pete to not only interview Lyon, but also to film the story for his Machinery Pete show. The original show aired Oct. 19, 2024, and reran Oct. 22, 2024. If you have not seen it, scan the QR code on this page.
During the interview, Greg Peterson, also known as “Machinery Pete,” discussed a wide range of subjects with Jack Lyon about his company, Alex Lyon & Son, including how the auction firm started with his father; when Jack took the reins of the company; Jack’s philosophy on how he and his staff run the business and live their lives; and how his usage of Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) throughout his many years in business has helped build Alex Lyon & Son into a widely respected auction leader.
The interview was hosted on the Machinery Pete show on RFD-TV, a channel that features programming devoted to rural issues, concerns and interests. This channel is available on most cable TV packages and can be streamed using major streaming services, including Roku and Apple TV. For more information, visit www.thempadvantage.com
Machinery Pete is the fastest growing show offering news, market trends and industry changes along with being a marketplace for buyers and sellers of used farm and construction equipment. Machinery Pete also is known for offering farmers and contractors a vast selection of equipment listings in one place with innovative search tools that make it easy and fast to find relevant equipment.
Founded in 1989 by Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete has
come a long way from its beginnings in his home office in Rochester, Minn., where he passionately researched, tracked and reported on auction prices both with ag and construction equipment. In 2014, Farm Journal and Machinery Pete partnered to provide a more efficient marketplace for buying and selling used ag equipment plus expanding his platform to reach deeper into the ag and construction world.
Machinery Pete has become well known worldwide because of his ability to offer interesting stories and correct information to the ag and construction world through social media and his many online tools, plus his weekly TV programs which Jack Lyon has watched for years.
In July 2015, MachineryPete.com launched its marketplace with leading edge marketing solutions for dealers, informed and built with the online equipment shopper in mind and creates meaningful connections between buyers and sellers of ag and construction equipment Worldwide. The company headquarters is in Chicago, Ill.
Because of Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) and Alex Lyon & Son having enjoyed a long business relationship and friendship spanning four decades, CEG also felt it was time to help tell the Alex Lyon and Son story.
“Jack [Lyon] and CEG have worked together since he began conducting construction equipment auctions more than 40 years ago,” said Ted McKeon, president and publisher of Construction Equipment Guide.
“Jack and Alex Lyon & Son have been loyal, longtime advertisers and CEG has attended and covered hundreds of his auctions, including his sales at the annual Florida auctions, over these many years in print and online. We greatly appreciate our business relationship and personal friendship with him and his team.” CEG
Debuts New Construction Foreman Certification Program
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released its new Construction Foreman Certification Program, another comprehensive program in its Construction Leadership Series.
Developed in conjunction with industry subject matter experts, this online training and certification program provides a flexible, turnkey solution to train and qualify current and upcoming foremen in the critical areas of people management, communication, quality, safety and productivity.
Research from the Construction Industry Institute highlights a significant gap in formal training for construction foremen, as many craft professionals are promoted to foreman without the proper preparation. The research further states that industry investment in training for foremen is “one of the biggest opportunities for the industry to improve productivity and performance,” yet many contractors cite time and resource constraints as barriers.
NCCER’s new foreman training program eliminates these bar-
riers by providing a self-paced, online program accessible anytime, anywhere. The engaging courses include audio, text, activities and videos with industry leaders talking to individuals through practical, real-world lessons.
“Foremen are the backbone of our industry. They make plans reality by leading people, managing work, solving problems and making decisions. The foreman is crucial to project success,” said Boyd Worsham, NCCER President and CEO.
“NCCER’s Construction Foreman Certification Program will allow more individuals to invest in their future, and more companies to invest in their people through professionally designed learning and certification.”
Ultimately, the program serves two key organizational objectives — risk reduction and employee retention. It can shorten the learning curve and help current and future foremen become highly effective leaders more quickly.
For more information, visit nccer.org/foreman.
Machinery Pete photo
During the interview, Greg Peterson, also known as “Machinery Pete,” discussed a wide range of subjects with Jack Lyon (R) about his company.
NCCER photo
NCCER’s new foreman training program provides a self-paced, online program that include audio, text, activities and videos with industry leaders talking to individuals through practical, real-world lessons.
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