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Houston Highway Set for $7B Upgrade
By Irwin Rappport CEG CORRESPONDENT
The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) multi-billion, multi-year North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) was given the green light on July 26, which will seriously transform a major freeway in downtown Houston, which happens to be the oldest in the state.
The initiative will improve traffic flow in Houston and reduce conges-
tion, as well as being a serious boon for general contractors and subcontractors, engineering firms, and producers of concrete, asphalt, and aggregates. Work on the project that is expected to be completed in 2042 is set to begin in October. The project had been discussed and studied for more than 20 years.
The NHHIP is a planned reconstruction of I-45N, between Houston’s
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Powering Domestic EV Production Energy Department Funding
By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
In July, the Biden administration announced it would fund $1.7 billion for electric vehicle component production at 11 manufacturing plants across the country. In doing so, the fed made progress toward both ending the nation’s dependence on China for batteries and meeting its 2030 goal of making 50 percent of all new U.S. vehicle sales electric or hybrid models. Eight plants currently shuttered or at-risk of closing are located in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland,
Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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One goal of funding manufacturing plants in eight states was to break America’s dependence on China for batteries.
Shutterstock photo Harper Brothers Construction was awarded the contract for Segment 3 of the North Houston Highway Improvement Project, which will reconstruct all existing interchanges in the downtown Houston loop system.
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8 SUNDT, CS CONSTRUCTION COMMENCE $200M PHOENIX PROJECT
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) recently announced that construction on the $200 million Phoenix-area Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) Improvement Project has begun.
8 FIRMS MERGE TO CREATE SECONDLARGEST U.S. CIVIL CONTRACTOR
ACS Group and HOCHTIEF, the respective owners of Dragados and Flatiron, announced that they have agreed on key terms for the combination of the two companie.
12 LBX CO., EMPLOYEES CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF LINK-BELT BRAND
The event featured various activities, including food, demonstrations, music and games. Employees reminisced about significant milestones in company history while looking toward future endeavors.
12 HD HYUNDAI, NED EXPAND, ADDING TEXAS ‘FLAGSHIP’ LOCATIONS
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America and National Equipment Dealers announced a five-year distribution agreement to accelerate Hyundai’s North American market coverage and growth initiatives.
14 KOMATSU INCREASING ITS SALES, SERVICE CAPACITY WITH NEW FACILITY
The expansion is centered on advancing sales and service capacity and will roughly triple the square footage dedicated to serving existing and new customers in the area.
16 TYLER RENTAL EXPANDS ITS TERRITORY IN WESTERN U.S.
Sandvik announced the expansion of Tyler Rental’s mobile crushers and screens distributor territory to include Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
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20 LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS TRY LATEST EQUIPMENT AT EQUIP EXPO
Equip Exposition, held Oct. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, is where the newest outdoor power equipment and most innovative tools for landscape contractors can be explored and tested.
26 VERMEER ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENTS TO RTX1250 TRACTOR
The RTX1250 is powered by a 127-hp (94.7-kW) Deutz TCD3.6L diesel engine and can be outfitted with a range of attachments for efficient installation of gas, fiber, water and electrical utilities.
28 KOMATSU INTRODUCES DEMOLITION EXCAVATORS TO NA MARKET
The PC490HRD-11, PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11 and PC490LC-11 have been successfully operating in the European market for more than 20 years and are now available to the North American demolition industry.
28 POLICY CHANGES MAY COMPLICATE PROGRESS, IIJA IMPLEMENTATION
In testimony before the U.S. House Highways & Transit Subcommittee, Tim Duit, president of Edmond, Okla., based Duit Construction, said regulatory proposals that are clear and well-defined can achieve their intended purpose.
42 DYNAPAC ADDS NEW DEALER TO NETWORK: CENTURY EQUIPMENT
Dynapac, a supplier of high-tech soil and asphalt rollers, compact equipment and pavers, announced the addition of Century Equipment to its growing network of authorized dealers.
46 CATERPILLAR UNVEILS FEATURES FOR VISIONLINK
Caterpillar’s online web platform, VisionLink Productivity, has been enhanced with the introduction of three new features — Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching, and E-Ticketing.
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Kirby-Smith Machinery Announces Leadership Changes
Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. (KSM) has announced several leadership changes related to its product support operations. Kelly Shuffield has been promoted to vice president of service; Wade Gaines to vice president of parts and product support sales; and Jeff Lechus to director of service of cranes and lifting.
As vice president of service, Kelly Shuffield now will be responsible for the strategic oversight of all service operations throughout KSM. With more than 30 years of equipment product support experience, Shuffield brings a deep understanding of building successful customer support operations to the role. Since joining KSM in 2005, Shuffield has held several key positions, including crane product service manager, general service manager and, most recently, vice president of product support of cranes and lifting.
Gaines' executive role has been expanded to include oversight of KSM's product support sales operations. Gaines, who has more than 33 years of experience in the heavy equipment industry, joined KSM in 2022 as vice president of parts. He has served in various parts sales management roles for Komatsu America Corporation.
With Shuffield's promotion, Lechus has also been promoted to director, service of cranes and lifting. Lechus has been with KSM for a combined total of 10 years and has more than 20 years of experience in heavy equipment service. Since starting at KSM in 2005, Lechus has held positions, including crane technician and product service manager, bringing a wealth of experience to his new role.
Weller, chief operating officer of KSM, believes these moves will further grow and strengthen KSM’s support
capabilities to its customer base.
“I am grateful for the leadership that Kelly, Wade and Jeff have continually provided for KSM,” said Weller. “I know that both our customers and employees will benefit from their increased responsibility.”
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(L-R): Kelly Shuffield, Wade Gaines and Jeff Lechus.
Sundt, CS Construction Commence $200M Phoenix Project
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) recently announced that construction on the $200 million Phoenix-area Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) Improvement Project has begun.
The project, which the ADOT awarded to a joint venture between Sundt Construction Inc. and CS Construction Inc., will take approximately two-and-a-half years to complete.
Loop 202, the department said, is the primary freeway serving the area’s southeast valley and the widening project is necessary to ease traffic congestion in the growing area, particularly during morning and evening rush hours.
Maricopa County is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States — according to the ADOT — and the population is expected to increase by almost 30 percent between 2020 and 2040.
As part of the work, Sundt and CS will add new lanes and make interchange improvements along 8 mi. of Loop 202 between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Val Vista Drive in the cities of Chandler and Gilbert.
Specifically, the project includes:
• The addition of two general travel lanes in each direction from the Loop 202/Loop 101 interchange to Gilbert Road;
• The addition of one general travel lane in each direction from Gilbert Road to Val Vista Drive;
• Widening off-ramps and overpass bridges;
• Reconstruction of the eastbound Loop 202 on-ramp and bridge at Arizona Avenue;
• The installation of noise walls where necessary;
• Removal of existing asphalt pavement and diamond grinding of the existing concrete pavement to provide a
smooth roadway surface.
The county’s Proposition 400, a half-cent sales tax dedicated to transportation infrastructure spending, is funding the project.
Distribution of Prop 400 revenue is split — 56.2 percent to freeways and state highways; 33.3 percent to the public transportation fund; and 10.5percent to arterial street improvements.
According to the 2023 Implementation Status of
Proposition 400 Annual Report prepared by the Maricopa Association of Governments, other projects that have benefited from the half-cent sales tax are:
• I-10 (Papago Freeway); SR 85 to Verrado Way (complete);
• SR 24 (Gateway Expressway) Interim Phase II (complete);
• I-10 (Maricopa Freeway): I-17 (Black Canyon Freeway) Split to SR 202L (Santan Freeway) (underway); and
• I-17 (Black Canyon Freeway): Peoria Avenue to Greenway Road. (All photos courtesy of ADOT.)
Firms Merge to Create Second-Largest U.S. Civil Contractor
ACS Group and HOCHTIEF, the respective owners of Dragados and Flatiron, announced that they have agreed on key terms for the combination of the two companies, with ownership of the integrated company held 61.8 percent by ACS Group and 38.2 percent by HOCHTIEF. The company will be managed by Peter Davoren as chairman (in addition to his current role as chairman, CEO and president of Turner) and the current CEO of Flatiron, Javier Sevilla, as CEO. The trans-
action closing is expected during the second half of 2024.
The merger will create the second largest civil engineering and construction company in the United States.
“Bringing together Flatiron and Dragados creates a strong platform for organic growth in North America,” said Chief Executive Officer of HOCHTIEF, Juan Santamaría. “They have the expertise, the long-term clients and are geographically complementary, providing significant
synergies and economies of scale. We differentiate our commercial offering through our superior technical resources and skills.”
“Flatiron and Dragados North America employees have a long history of working together,” he added. “The new company will have the most respected and recognized value proposition in its sectors, having delivered renowned projects across the United States and Canada, and can look forward to an even stronger future.”
The transformation into a new and even stronger entity creates synergies and economies of scale. The simplified structure will ensure a consistent approach to operations, including tender processes, procurement strategies and risk management, and be value accretive for shareholders of ACS Group and HOCHTIEF. (All photos courtesy of TXDOT.)
The company, named Flatiron Dragados, will continue to serve clients across its existing diverse markets and support strong community and stakeholder relationships.
Crews will add new lanes and make interchange improvements along 8 mi. of Loop 202 between Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Val Vista Drive in the cities of Chandler and Gilbert.
The project requires removal of existing asphalt pavement and diamond grinding of the existing concrete pavement to provide a smooth roadway surface.
The Harbor Bridge Project (Texas) is a Flatiron/Dragados LLC joint venture. The merger creates the second largest
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LBX Co., Employees Celebrate 150 Years of Link-Belt Brand
LBX Company employees celebrated 150 years of the Link-Belt brand with a special event at the Customer Experience Center in Lexington, Ky.
The event featured various activities, including food, demonstrations, music and games. Employees reminisced about significant milestones in company history while looking toward future endeavors.
The Link-Belt brand was founded in 1874 by William Dana Ewart, who saw a need for reliable and durable innovations to help build emerging American infrastructure. Throughout the past 150 years, Link-Belt has grown from the invention of a “linked belt” chain drive to a leader in the industry.
The company has a long history of innovation, from introducing the first crawler-mounted crane shovels and wheelmounted excavators to many features that are now standard on excavators, including hydraulic controls.
Within the past 25 years, Link-Belt Excavator Company and its parent company, Sumitomo, have introduced a robust lineup of equipment encompassing six product series: Quantum, LX, X2, X3, X4, and the recently launched X4S. Further expanding its offerings, the 40 Series for forestry applications debuted in 2015, followed by the 2024 launch of the 40B Series.
LBX has established itself as a leader in excavators, material handling equipment and forestry products. Its commitment to excellence extends throughout North and Latin America, with LBX do Brasil as its subsidiary for distribution and support in Brazil and the broader Latin American market.
“We at LBX are proud of our Link-Belt heritage and are honored to be part of a legacy that spans 150 years,” said Eric Sauvage, president and CEO. “We shape our future together with our employees and our business partners, guided by our Long-Term Strategic Framework while leaning on our core purpose, living and breathing from our core values, and relying on our strategic anchors to be successful.” LBX Company has built its reputation on quality and customer service, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to providing its customers with the best possible products and services for many years.
For more information, visit lbxco.com.
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LBX Company employees celebrated 150 years of the Link-Belt brand with a special event at the Customer Experience Center in Lexington, Ky.
HD Hyundai, NED Expand, Adding Texas ‘Flagship’ Locations
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America and National Equipment Dealers (NED) announced a five-year distribution agreement to accelerate Hyundai’s North American market coverage and growth initiatives while expanding NED’s dealership territory coverage.
NED CEO Zack Kavanaugh and President and COO Jesse Beasley recently visited Hyundai’s top executive management in Seoul, Korea, to discuss the new agreement, which establishes multiple Hyundai “flagship stores” to expand NED’s dealer footprint.
The new NED branches will be Hyundai-branded stores. These strategic locations in high growth-potential markets include a recently-opened branch in Jacksonville, Fla., and future locations in Fort Myers, Fla.; and Austin and Dallas, Texas.
The new branches will stock Hyundai inventory ranging from compact excavators and skid steer loaders to larger crawler excavators, wheel loaders, and off-road haul trucks. They also will be well equipped with modern service facilities and tooling to provide firstclass service to Hyundai customers, according to the company.
“This strategic alignment with HD Hyundai along with our shared vision for growth and focus on new markets, will help us reach new Hyundai customers while providing exceptional product, sales, and service support to a broader customer base,” said Kavanaugh.
“HD Hyundai values our strategic relationship with NED,” said Stan Park, president, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America. “The new NED ‘flagship’ stores ensure high-profile presence for Hyundai in several fast-growing markets, with the further assurance of excellent customer support.”
For more information, visit na.hd-hyundaice.com.
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Executives of HD Hyundai and NED gather for a signing ceremony at Hyundai headquarters in Seoul, Korea. (L-R) are Jesse Beasley, NED president and COO; Edward Song, global sales head, HD Hyundai CE; Zack Kavanaugh, NED CEO; Cheol-gon Choi, CEO of HD Hyundai CE; Stan Park, president, and Mike Ross, senior vice president, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment NA.
Komatsu Increasing Sales, Service Capacity With New Facility
The new facility, scheduled for completion in the spring of 2026, will be approximately 225,000 sq. ft., a significant increase from the current 75,000-sq.-ft. facility.
Stemming from its deep commitment to the area, Komatsu announced a significant greenfield expansion in Mesa, Ariz.
The expansion is centered on advancing sales and service capacity and will roughly triple the square footage dedicated to serving existing and new customers in the
area.
“We conducted an extensive search to best meet our growth needs and are proud that we will continue calling Mesa home,” said
Danny Murtagh, vice president of parts distribution at Komatsu.
“Between our highly skilled workforce, existing partnerships in the
area, and the projected economic outlook in the region, it is exciting to announce this expansion.”
The new facility, scheduled for completion in the spring of 2026, will be approximately 225,000 sq. ft., a significant increase from the current 75,000-sq.-ft. facility. The site of the new facility is conve-
niently located close to the airport in southeast Mesa.
The expansion will promote the creation of both short-term construction jobs and long-term jobs with Komatsu. In the first few years of operation, up to 100 additional jobs are estimated to be created as a result of the expansion.
The expanded sales and service facility represents a multi-million dollar strategic investment and underscores Komatsu’s commitment to the local economy and a positive outlook for economic growth in the region.
For more information, visit www.komatsu.com.
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Tyler Rental Expands Its Territory in Western U.S.
Sandvik announced the expansion of Tyler Rental’s mobile crushers and screens distributor territory to include Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
Tyler Rental will be responsible for selling Sandvik mobile crushers and screens in combination with full aftermarket support through the supply of spare and wear parts and local customer service.
said, “Tyler Rental is a well-established, leading equipment supplier in these states, and we are confident that with their customer knowledge and local market expertise, we will be able to develop the Mobiles’ business further together.”
For more than 30 years, Tyler Rental has been providing a wide range of rental equipment from leading brands to the construction and industrial sectors. It has an established sales and service network with six locations across the territories it covers. With a team of expertly trained staff combined with the best quality equipment in the industry and dependable service, it has become a leading supplier in these states.
Since 2017, Tyler Rental has successfully represented Sandvik in Alaska as a distributor of Sandvik underground mining, surface drills and mobile crushers. This expansion is a testament to the fruitful partnership and the company’s capability to cater to a broader market.
Tyler Rental will now offer Sandvik’s Q Range of tracked jaw, cone and impact crushers, screens and scalpers; as well as the heavy and wheeled U-Range products. This will perfectly complement its offering of shredders, trommels, conveyors and composting machinery, providing its customers with a one-stop shop for all their equipment needs.
Richard Furlong, dealer manager of Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening,
Tyler Rental will now offer Sandvik’s Q Range of tracked jaw, cone and impact crushers, screens and scalpers; as well as the heavy and wheeled U-Range products.
Randy Johnson, CEO and president of Tyler Rental, said, “We are proud to work with Sandvik and to have earned the opportunity to sell its high-quality brand of mobile crushers and screens. The partnership that we have built with Sandvik has enabled Tyler Rental to provide added value and a more comprehensive fleet offering for our customers.”
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Technology is transforming how managed landscapes are cared for.
Equip Exposition, held Oct. 15-18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, is where the newest outdoor power equipment and most innovative tools for landscape contractors can be explored and tested.
The award-winning and 5th largest trade show in the United States drew more than 27,000 contractors, dealers and manufacturers to the famed Derby City last year and has operated for 41 years.
“Robotic mowers, battery/electric outdoor power equipment, the latest utility type vehicles [UTVs], all terrain vehicles [ATVs], drones, and more will be available to take for a test drive to see if it works for you,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), which owns the show.
In the 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard, attendees can “get their hands dirty” by mowing, mulching, cutting, chopping, digging, driving and more with the latest equipment. Attendees also can go the UTV test track to get behind the wheel and try out the latest four-wheel workhorses.
Inside, attendees also can meet and talk with equipment manufacturers designing and producing outdoor power equipment, drones, landscaping software and inter-connected technology products that improve how landscaping contracting businesses are run and sell services.
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Attendees can fly a drone in the Drone Zone in the West Wing and work toward drone pilot certification while at the show.
The session “Battery Transitions: Incentives, Regulations, and Innovations,” on Thursday, Oct. 17, will showcase perspectives from landscapers, manufacturers and regulators on the latest in technology developments and how they are adapting to advances in the field.
Historically, Equip Expo helps landscape contractors stay in the loop on technology and ahead of their competitors.
“Equip Expo helps us keep up with the latest trends in the industry as it’s changing so much with new technology,” said Antonio Zeppa, co-owner of Zeppa’s Lawn Service.
His company has registered 36 people to attend the trade show this year. Their staff loves attending the show, he said, because they can try new equipment in the Outdoor Demo Yard. They often find new ideas to improve their business.
“There’s tons of stuff we have adopted from the show,” said Zeppa, who added he has purchased new equipment to make working on job sites more efficient and cost-effective for his company’s crews after seeing it at the expo.
“It’s really interesting to be at the forefront of it and not be behind,” said Zeppa.
One of the biggest changes they are making now is adopting more battery/electric equipment. Zeppa said they learned about how to manage this significant transition by attending Equip Expo.
All registrants who book their hotel in advance through Equip’s housing provider are entered to possibly win a free three-night stay during Equip. Learn more and see the sweepstakes’ official rules on the website. Hotels can be booked through Equip’s official housing provider, Louisville Tourism, on the Equip website.
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Amidst the hustle and bustle of the job site, where crew members are hard at work navigating narrow pathways and tight corners, a new contender emerges, poised to make a big impact despite its small stature. Introducing the latest addition to the DEVELON mini-excavator line: the DX17Z-7.
The DX17Z-7 weighs approximately 4,200 lbs and is the smallest member of the DEVELON mini excavator fleet.
Unlocking potential for landscaping, residential construction and utility work, the DX17Z-7 answers operators’ requests for a mini-excavator that can swiftly maneuver in tight work spaces.
The DX17Z-7 stands out in the DEVELON product line due to its compact size and specialized feature of a retractable undercarriage with a collapsible dozer blade. This enables the mini-excavator to squeeze into small spaces when needed and provides steady operation when working on slopes.
“Contractors can say goodbye to the days of difficult navigation and limited maneuverability with the addition of the DX17Z-7 to our mini excavator lineup,” said Andy Jeong, mini-excavator product manager, DEVELON. “This nimble piece of machinery helps jobs stay on track by tackling the toughest tasks in the tightest spaces. The DX17Z-7 features many of the same premium features as the rest of our mini-excavator line, with the added benefits of a compact footprint, retractable undercarriage and collapsible dozer blade.”
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The 16-hp DX17Z-7 is designed with productivity and maneuverability in mind. Offering a 48-in. track width, the DX17Z-7 can travel between homes on tight lot lines or flush against existing structures in developed areas where larger equipment doesn’t fit. If the machine can access the work area, it has the potential to replace work that was previously done by manual labor with shovels and wheelbarrows. The machine’s zero tail swing design also makes navigating in urban areas and around confined work sites or obstacles easier than ever. Operators can maneuver with confidence next to structures without sacrificing turning, digging or lifting performance.
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The DX17Z-7 weighs approximately 4,200 lbs. and is the smallest member of the DEVELON mini-excavator fleet.
visibility. A selectable control pattern switch gives operators the ability to change between ISO and “backhoe” patterns depending on their preference. The change valve is located beneath the floor cover and is easily accessible without the need for any tools. The machine comes standard with the new MY DEVELON telematics system that monitors the health, location and productivity of DEVELON equipment from a user-friendly mobile app and website.
Optimized Design
Unique to the DX17Z-7, the retractable undercarriage and collapsible dozer blade offer versatility and efficiency when accessing and working in confined spaces. The retractable track is easily controlled via an electric switch on the control panel. The fully retracted undercarriage allows the excavator to enter narrow spaces. When fully expanded, the undercarriage provides optimum stability, especially when working over the side.
The collapsible dozer blade can be retracted or expanded to meet various job site needs. To make grading, leveling and backfilling as easy as possible, the blade float feature allows the blade to follow the contours of the ground without operator input.
Auxiliary hydraulics are configured with flush face couplers to make quick, easy hose connections when using augers, breakers and other hydraulic attachments. Like all DEVELON -7 Series mini excavators, the DX17Z-7 features a hydraulic quick-couplerready design with quick-coupler
hydraulic piping installed to the end of the arm. Additionally, the DX17Z-7 has a thumb-ready design to grab and lift objects.
Rugged Durability
The excavator’s undercarriage design helps protect against wear and tear of all retractable parts. The rubber track undercarriage provides superior flotation and traction on sensitive or soft surfaces and minimizes damage as it travels across them.
Standard cylinder guards protect the machine’s cylinders in the event of collisions with other objects. Onboard diagnostics enable proactive maintenance management to ensure the machine operates at its optimal performance.
Support, Warranty
New DEVELON machines include full coverage for 36 months or 5,000 hours, whichever comes first, with parts and service support from a local authorized DEVELON dealer. Local dealers provide responsive service, reliable parts and trusted advice, while experienced and highly trained professional technicians keep machines running at peak performance.
The new DX17Z-7 is ready to tackle the hard-to-reach places that other pieces of equipment can’t. Bringing precision and performance to the tightest corners of the job site, this compact but powerful machine is now available for order from your local dealer.
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Vermeer Announces Several Improvements, Enhancements to Its RTX1250 Tractor
The RTX1250 is powered by a 127-hp (94.7-kW) Deutz TCD3.6L diesel engine and can be outfitted with a range of attachments for efficient installation of gas, fiber, water and electrical utilities.
The Vermeer RTX1250 ride-on tractor has been updated with several improvements for increased efficiency and performance. These enhancements include updates to the tracks, axles, plow valve and retention pins, cab roof and headliner, as well as the auto stabilizer feature for the rockwheel attachment.
The RTX1250 is powered by a 127-hp (94.7-kW) Deutz TCD3.6L diesel engine and can be outfitted with a range of attachments for efficient installation of gas, fiber, water and electrical utilities.
Nick Olsen, Vermeer product manager, said that the manufacturer has implemented a series of updates to the RTX1250 based on insights and recommendations from its customers in the field.
The tractor is equipped with Vermeer onboard technology, including TrenchSense electronic control system and the EcoIdle engine control system. These systems actively monitor the engine’s operations to promote smooth trenching, prevent stalls and optimize fuel efficiency.
The Productivity Zone feature and Auto Plunge technology of the RTX1250 enhance its performance by determining the optimal operating range and ground speed for the attachments in use and by controlling the plunge rate for trencher or rockwheel attachments, respectively.
“These updates have been meticulously tested to deliver productivity in demanding environments.”
“These updates have been meticulously tested to deliver productivity in demanding environments. Vermeer is dedicated to consistently enhancing and refining their machinery to satisfy industry demands and customer needs. The latest version of the RTX1250 exemplifies this commitment.”
The RTX1250 is a versatile machine, able to operate as a trencher, rockwheel or vibratory plow with interchangeable attachments. These can be switched out in as little as an hour, offering options such as a backhoe, backfill blade or reel carrier attachment for the front of the machine and a vibratory plow, rockwheel, sliding offset rockwheel, sliding offset trencher or a trencher for the back end.
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The Vermeer RTX1250 prioritizes operator comfort and visibility. Its controls are located conveniently on the right-hand side, in line with the seat’s pivoting side.
The RTX1250 provides a quiet ride and features an isolated, cushioned operator’s platform. An optional climate-controlled cab is available for year-round operation. Depending on job requirements, the ride-on tractor can be outfitted with rubber tires or tracks.
The RTX1250 is Vermeer Fleet ready, which means owners can optimize productivity by staying in sync with their machine’s operations. Vermeer Telematics allows for monitoring engine operating hours, idle hours, fuel usage, fault codes and the machine’s location. It also incorporates geofencing capabilities.
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Komatsu Introduces New Demolition Excavators to North America Market
Komatsu has introduced a new machine portfolio of demolition excavators to the North American market.
The PC490HRD-11, PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11 and PC490LC-11 have been successfully operating in the European market for more than 20 years and are now available to the North American demolition industry, providing the opportunity for customers to increase job site efficiency.
The PC490HRD-11 demolition excavator features the K100 boom change system, enabling operators to begin working within minutes of arriving at a job site, and minimizing time for boom changes as the job progresses. The machine can reach up to 104 ft. and includes a full demolition guarding package, excellent visibility from a 45-degree tilting cab, and an informative human/machine interface panel.
The PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11 and PC490LC-11 straight boom excavators boost reach, providing 22 to 26 percent more reach than standard excavators, with easy customization that allows users to program up to 15 different tools. The machines are built to tackle tough demolition jobs with robust protection elements like heavy-duty revolving frame and under guards, bucket cylinder guard, boom light protection guards and reinforced attachment linkage.
Komatsu’s additional product line of Lehnhoff quick couplers and Montabert demolition attachments can be paired with these demolition excavators to further increase the ver-
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The PC490HRD-11, PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11 and PC490LC-11 are now available to the North American demolition industry.
satility of these machines.
“Komatsu understands that the demolition industry is a fast growing and evolving segment that demands new product innovation,” said Bruce Boebel, director of products and services. “We are excited to be able to now provide this family of demolition excavator solutions in support of the industry, offering the ability to quickly customize for different working environments and provide versatility and efficiency at the job site.”
For more information, visit komatsu.com.
Policy Changes May Complicate Progress
While more than 75,000 transportation improvement projects have been initiated, including one in nearly every congressional district, and 43,000 construction jobs have been created by 2021’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), regulatory proposals threaten to hamper the law’s progress, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chair Tim Duit told a congressional panel July 24.
In testimony before the U.S. House Highways & Transit Subcommittee, Duit, president of Edmond, Okla., based Duit Construction, said regulatory proposals that are clear and well-defined can achieve their intended purpose. He cited a recent Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) proposal that placed greater emphasis on positive separation between roadway workers on construction sites and motorists. He said such a measure would improve safety for everyone.
“In other instances, however, while the road to regulation is paved with good intentions, the outcomes can cause uncertainty and a lack of clarity for the companies working on transportation projects,” Duit said, referring to a variety of proposals being implemented by federal agencies.
He outlined several major policies making it harder to initiate transportation system improvements:
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s noncompliance with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision on EPA’s “Waters of the United States” rule, which treats roadside ditches as protected waterways. Despite the Court’s definitive clarification, federal agencies have not fully compiled, resulting in continued confusion.
“Historic levels of infrastructure investment ... can result in timely completion of transportation projects that move people and products safely and efficiently.”
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• Inconsistent implementation of the IIJA’s “Buy America” provisions, especially FHWA’s proposed rollback of its waiver for manufactured products.
• FHWA’s attempt to impose greenhouse gas performance measures on state transportation departments — a provision that members of Congress debated in a bipartisan manner and deliberately left out of the IIJA.
• A Fish and Wildlife Service proposal against accidental harming of migratory birds, which could cause work stoppages on transportation construction sites.
Duit closed by saying, “Historic levels of infrastructure investment, when accompanied by the harmonious regulatory environment intended by Congress, can result in timely completion of transportation projects that move people and products safely and efficiently.”
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Caterpillar Updates Its Mid-Sized Asphalt Compactors
Caterpillar Inc. announced updates to the mid-sized asphalt compactor line. The Cat CB7, CB8, and CB10 asphalt compactors continue to build upon the proven performance of their predecessors with edge-management options, optional cab, optional split drums, and a new mapping display.
Comfort, Performance
Asphalt compaction can make or break a project and meeting the required density and smoothness specifications can be essential to maximizing profitability. In doing so, having operators that can stay alert for longer periods of time to perform effective rolling patterns that cover the entire surface can be a key to success.
Features like AM/FM Bluetooth Radio and the heated seat combine with spacious seating and legroom, unobstructed sight lines and climate control functions that can help operators perform at their best.
Edge Management Options
Proper management of unconfined edges can help optimize density and lead to better road quality. The vertical edge created by the cut-off wheel helps provide a stable vertical face for joint matching on the next paving pass. The bevel edge options provide sloped profiles for smoother transitions on and off the paved surface.
Three versions are available to help contractors meet job site requirements.
Compaction Control Mapping Display
The new mapping display provides an enhanced on-screen visual for easier recognition and touchscreen capability for simplified setup. Cat Compact helps operators visualize the coverage area while recording pass-count and temperature data.
The system utilizes infrared temperature sensors and GPS mapping to keep the operator informed of current mat temperatures, machine position, pass-count and pass cov-
erage. This intuitive system enhances nighttime performance, while also capturing data for future process analysis and quality control documentation.
Asphalt compaction can make or break a project and meeting the required density and smoothness specifications can be essential to maximizing profitability. In doing so, having operators that can stay alert for longer periods of time to perform effective rolling patterns that cover the entire surface can be a key to success.
When combined with drum edge and drum surface lighting, Cat Compact helps extend the workday and increase daily production.
Deliver Quality While Making Turns
Making tight turns on hot asphalt can result in mat tearing that can lead to quality issues. The dual split-drum option on the front drum can help eliminate tears when maneuvering around obstacles or when compacting tight turns by reducing the speed of the inner drum half. The split drum option can be a great solution for parking lots, driveway approaches and other applications that
require frequent turning.
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VisionLink is a cloud-based software application that provides data to your desktop or mobile device, taking the guesswork out of fleet management with key insights to maximize performance — regardless of fleet size or equipment manufacturer. The system provides maintenance needs, machine hours, location, fuel usage, idle time, diagnostic codes and other machine data to your mobile device, desktop or through an API to other software applications.
For more information, visit cat.com. (Photos courtesy of Caterpillar.)
Wirtgen Cold Milling Stars in Rome’s Olympic Stadium
Built in 1927 as Stadio dei Cipressi (Cypress Stadium), the Stadio Olimpico has hosted a wide variety of major events, from the Summer Olympic Games and concerts to the 2020 European Cup.
The stadium in the center of Rome has now been the scene of extensive renovation work. Wirtgen supplied a W 200 Fi for the project, and the cost-efficient, resource-friendly cold milling machine impressed with outstanding flexibility, speed and outstanding performance.
Level Pro Active Guarantees Precise Cross-Slope
The renovation was commissioned to prepare the sporting facilities in time for the 26th European Athletics Championships in 2024. The resurfacing of the athletics track followed on from the modernization of the stadium for Euro 2020 (the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship).
The first step involved the removal of the synthetic track surface — also known as “tartan track”. The upper asphalt layer below this was then milled off with a Wirtgen W 200 Fi cold milling machine and given the appropriate cross-slope for the new surface layer.
Efficient Track Drainage Provides Ideal Conditions for Competitive Athletics
The so-called cross-slope, barely perceptible to the human eye, is essential for optimal water drainage from the track surface and is extremely important for runners. The resurfacing process followed in reverse order.
A new layer of asphalt was placed on top of the remaining base layer. This was followed by an elastic layer, and then the later visible wear layer, consisting of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber) and PUR (polyurethane). Here, high quality paving of the asphalt sub-base is essential for ensuring the evenness and surface quality of the tartan track.
Tight Schedule Demands High-Performance Machine
Since the whole project was on a very tight schedule, the asphalt removal needed to be completed within the space of two days, during which uncompromising quality of the milled surface had to be guaranteed. In view of this, the lead contractor chose to use a high-performance W 200 Fi large milling machine fitted with Mill Assist as a standard feature.
“The machine brings us the high speed and reliability we need. The automatic programs make our colleagues’ work easier,
improve efficiency, and therefore also helps to reduce environmental impact. It’s exactly what we need for our projects,” said lead contractor Schiavi S.r.l’s project manager.
The milling team on the athletics track milled off the surface strip-by-strip. The big challenge here was getting a sufficient number of trucks onto the site to remove the enormous quantities of milled material this produced. With ideal logistics, a 2-meter class cold milling machine can mill off and transfer more than 9,568 sq. yd. of surface layer material to trucks for removal from the site in a single day.
On this project, the logistical situation was extremely challenging, as the limited space inside the stadium made it difficult to drive the trucks in and get them into position. However, the “compact” model among the large milling machines not only delivers powerful performance, but also is extremely agile, which meant that maneuverability was no problem at all.
This made it possible to complete the milling work within only one working day, including the removal of the milled material from the project site.
Site Statistics
The surface area of the athletics track to be milled amounted to a total of around 4,784 sq. yd., 2,990 sq. yd. of which were running track and 1,794 sq. yd. infield areas. The W 200 Fi cold milling machine milled off the surface layer to a depth of .4 to .8 in.
(All photos courtesy of Wirtgen.)
The high-performance Wirtgen W 200 Fi cold milling machine at work on the renovation of the athletics track in Rome’s Olympic Stadium.
During the milling of the upper asphalt layer, the Wirtgen LEVEL PRO ACTIVE leveling system ensured the desired precision of the cross-slope on the athletics track.
Schiavi S.r.l. chose to use a W 200 Fi for the project due to its tight schedule.
In automatic mode, the MILL ASSIST machine control system of the W 200 Fi ensures the most favorable balance between performance and operating costs. This not only increases milling performance, but also reduces diesel fuel, water, and pick consumption, and CO2 emissions.
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Delivers New Radio Remote Control
Robust, powerful and reliable, the new generation BOMAG BMP 8500 multi-purpose compactor features an improved radio remote control design that allows the controller to be used on every BMP 8500 in the fleet.
The remote control’s unique “teach” function quickly and intuitively pairs the unit to the machine to save contractors time and money. Should the controller be misplaced, a new one can be paired to any machine in the fleet quickly and without special knowledge or tools.
With the BMP 8500, there is a secure, 100 percent connection between the remote-control unit and machine. Multiple trench rollers can be operated simultaneously at the job site without the need to coordinate or adjust individual radio frequencies, increasing operational flexibility, according to the manufacturer.
Now, two batteries are standard for the remote control, delivering a continuous combined worktime of up to 40 hours for more operating time. The two-battery solution allows one battery to charge while the other powers the controller, so the BMP 8500 is always ready for work.
Battery charge status is displayed on the remote-control unit’s screen, alerting operators when the battery needs to be changed. Integrated into the trench roller’s storage compartment, an optional charger allows the second battery to be topped off during machine operation.
The lightweight remote controller features a new
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Built for dependable operation in confined applications like trench and pipeline construction, the BMP 8500 also is ideal for landscaping, compacting backfill and foundation work.
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Women of Asphalt Launches Scholarship Program in Conjunction With Caterpillar
Women of Asphalt (WofA) announced the launch of a scholarship program in partnership with Caterpillar Inc., aimed at empowering women in the asphalt industry.
This initiative aligns with WofA’s mission to increase awareness of career opportunities, elevate knowledge through education and research, and provide a supportive community for women in the asphalt industry.
About Scholarship
The Women of Asphalt Scholarship Program offers recipients the unique opportunity to attend the Caterpillar Paving Operations Training, scheduled for the week of Nov. 18, 2024. This comprehensive training program is designed to enhance participants’ skills and knowledge in paving operations, providing them with valuable insights and hands-on experience.
The scholarship covers the full cost of the weeklong course and includes travel expenses up to $2,000, with the total value of the scholarship exceeding $6,000. This is an excellent opportunity for women who are currently employed in the asphalt industry, seeking employment, or actively engaged in furthering their skills and
knowledge in this field.
Eligibility, Application Process
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
• Currently employed in the asphalt industry
• Seeking employment in the asphalt industry
• Actively engaged in furthering their skills and knowledge in the asphalt industry
The application process requires detailed information about the applicant’s background, including employment history, education status and participation in relevant clubs or organizations. Applicants also must submit an essay explaining why they are a good candidate for the award, highlighting their career aspirations and any relevant experiences.
All applications must be submitted by Aug. 1, 2024. The Women of Asphalt Awareness Committee will review all applications and announce the award winners via e-mail.
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Dynapac Adds New Dealer to Network: Century Equipment
Dynapac, a supplier of high-tech soil and asphalt rollers, compact equipment and pavers, announced the addition of Century Equipment to its growing network of authorized dealers.
This strategic partnership aims to enhance the availability of Dynapac’s innovative construction solutions across Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.
Century Equipment, renowned for its extensive experience and commitment to customer service in the heavy equipment industry, will now offer the full range of Dynapac products. This includes the latest models of soil compactors, asphalt rollers and pavers designed to meet the evolving needs of the job sites.
“We are excited to welcome Century Equipment as a partner in the West region,” said Jim Bansen, senior director of sales and channel development. “Their reputation for excellence and deep industry knowledge makes them an ideal partner to help us expand our reach and better serve our customers. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing top-tier equipment and support to the industry.”
Century Equipment’s dedication to customer satisfaction and its robust service capabilities will be instrumental in ensuring that Dynapac’s clients receive unparalleled support and maintenance services, the company said.
“Partnering with Dynapac allows us to offer our customers some of the best road construction equipment available in the market today,” said Tyler Hill, vice president at Century Equipment. “We are thrilled to add Dynapac’s high-quality products to our inventory and are confident that this will benefit our customers by providing them with reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions for their construction projects.”
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Cat Unveils Features for VisionLink
Caterpillar’s online web platform, VisionLink Productivity, has been enhanced with the introduction of three new features — Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching, and ETicketing.
This unified platform is designed to give managers insights into jobsite productivity and equipment utilization. The scalable cloud-based application collects and summarizes data from any subscribed machine equipped with a Cat Product Link device, ensuring that fleets with mixed OEM equipment can be seamlessly incorporated into one unified platform.
VisionLink Productivity simplifies data management with its user-friend-
Cat Compact summary dashboards show the amount of work completed for each day and calculate the fill volume. Using the Cat Compaction Algorithm (CCA) or Landfill Compaction Algorithm (LCA), it also will show the percent of covered area at target compaction. Landfill material compaction density can be viewed when operators enter weights per day.
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The scalable cloud-based application collects and summarizes data from any subscribed machine equipped with a Cat Product Link device, ensuring that fleets with mixed OEM equipment can be seamlessly incorporated into one unified platform.
ly dashboards. These include a comprehensive jobsite summary and detailed insights with key performance indicators (KPIs). The platform analyzes standard telematics data, such as machine location, fuel burn and idle time, providing a clear overview of machine performance.
For more in-depth analysis, advanced data from machines equipped with Cat Payload, Grade, and Compact systems provides more job-specific details.
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VisionLink Productivity now incorporates Cat Grade 3D and Cat Compact data into its robust reporting platform. Leveraging Cat Grade Connectivity, the platform enables 3D design files and updates to be seamlessly distributed to all machines at the job site, eliminating the need for USB uploads.
VisionLink Productivity further improves accuracy through GNSS corrections for position validation rather than installing a base station with high set-up costs for short projects. Grade Connectivity also minimizes machine downtime by reducing the need to send a technician onsite to diagnose Grade related issues, improving overall jobsite productivity.
Operator Coaching is a powerful tool that empowers operators of all experience levels to enhance their skills, efficiency and productivity. Two categories of operator coaching tips — Operating Efficiency and Machine Health — are tracked. During machine operation, the operator receives an onboard notification when an action with a corresponding tip is detected, putting them in the driver’s seat of their improvement journey. This helps to improve operational efficiency and increase machine longevity. When paired with the offboard VisionLink Productivity, managers can remotely view what coaching tips their operators have activated. This enables site managers to track improvements over time and focus training on areas specific to the operator’s needs and overall operations. Dashboards, lists and maps allow quick views of each coaching tip’s count, time and location.
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The new E-Ticketing feature brings convenience, eliminating the need for manual or printed tickets generated by onboard Cat Payload systems. Key personnel can now receive an electronic copy of the tickets via email, including detailed information on individual buckets, total payload, truck and material type. Tickets can be quickly recalled using ID or number or filtering based on material type or truck name. Key performance indicators tracked by E-Ticketing include ticket count, average truck rate, pass count per ticket and total ticket payload.
For more information, visit www.cat.com.
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downtown and the North Sam Houston Tollway, also known as Beltway 8, that includes segments of connecting freeways. This project will improve I-45 from Beltway 8 to I-10 and reroute I-45 through the downtown Houston area along I-10 and U.S. 59/I-69. Portions of I-10 and U.S. 59/I-69 will be improved as well.
The I-45 was constructed in the 1940s and opened in the early 1950s.
The freeway is linked to nine of the 20 most congested roadways in the state.
“This is going to be a major transformation for the city,” said TxDOT spokesperson Danny Perez. “It’s going to improve mobility and enhance safety.”
The project is divided into three segments: Segment 1 is Beltway 8 North to I-610; Segment 2 is I-610 to I-10; and Segment 3 is the Downtown Loop System: I-45, I-10 and U.S. 59/I-69.
The first contract, 3B-1, was let in June of 2024 and was awarded to Harper Brothers Construction LLC.
The overall NHHIP project starts with Segment 3, which is divided into four separate projects lasting until 2037.
Segment 3 will reconstruct all existing interchanges in the downtown Houston loop system and reroute I-45 to be parallel to I-10 on the north side of downtown and parallel to U.S. 59/I-69 on the east side of downtown.
According to TxDOT, Segment 3 project will ultimately reconstruct portions of I-10, I-45, I-69 and SH 288 around downtown Houston.
“The next contract is 3B-2, scheduled to let in September 2024,” said Perez, who noted that TxDOT will let more in the next few years as the work expands. The segments are subdivided into various projects, which vary in size from $150 million to $850 million for traditional design-bid-build delivery, except for two projects in Segment 3 [3C-2 and 3D] which are planned Design-Build projects greater than $1.3 billion.”
The work includes the addition of four non-tolled managed lanes, two lanes in each direction, 24/7 operations for carpool and transit on I-45 from Beltway 8 North to downtown Houston with improvements continuing south along U.S. 59/I-69 to Spur 527; the reconstruction of mainlanes and frontage roads; the rerouting of I-45 in the downtown area to be parallel with I-10 on the north side of downtown and parallel with U.S. 59/I-69 on the east side of downtown; providing access to the west side of downtown via downtown connectors which would provide access to and from various downtown streets; and realign both I-10 and U.S. 59/I-69 within the proposed project area to eliminate the current roadway curvature.
Furthermore, it will add four I-10 express lanes between I45 and U.S. 59/I-69; reconstruct the interchange at I-45 and I-610N to improve sight distances on direct connectors and replace outdated left lane exits where drivers expect right lane exits; the connection of I-45 and I-610 frontage roads with new intersections in Segment 2 and add one frontage road lane in each direction in Segment 1; and the addition of shoulders that are full width; bike/pedestrian features along frontage roads and affected cross streets, and trails parallel to bayous within the right of way.
Segment 1 is broken down into three ports: 1A, $296,800,000 (2034-2038); 1B, $386,400,000 (2033-2037);
and 1C, $224 million (2032-2035).
“The project brings significant economic impacts to the Houston area as well as much needed safety improvements to one of the state’s most congested highways,” states the web page. “Some 92,000 direct jobs are being created with an additional 89,000 indirect jobs generated from this project. The overall statewide economic impact of NHHIP is estimated at $19.2 billion.The future of transportation is changing and the infrastructure in the nation’s fourth largest city needs to change with it. Parts of the I-45 corridor have not changed since being constructed over 50 years ago.
“The I-45 improvement project not only brings these highways up to current standards, but also prepares for the future by improving resiliency to weather events and providing safer, more efficient travel that could accommodate the transition to electric and self-driving vehicles,” it added. “And, importantly, it will increase the opportunity for transit and high-occupancy vehicles as a mode choice for those traveling along the I-45 North Houston corridor. Additionally, the neighborhoods in the project area will see many specific benefits beyond the economic and safety improvements.”
This segment will improve the I-45 between I-610 and Beltway 8 by widening the roadway to accommodate four lanes known as MaX lanes. The roadway would have: four general purpose lanes in each direction with auxiliary lanes; two MaX (Managed Express) lanes in each direction operating 24/7 carrying HOV (high-occupancy vehicle) and METRO bus traffic; the addition of full-width shoulders and bicycle/pedestrian features frontage roads, as well as enhanced bicycle/pedestrian features on streets crossing I-45. Drainage in this segment would be improved for residents and businesses along I-45 with the addition of 11 new detention ponds including a joint regional detention pond facility with Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) on Halls Bayou just east of I-45 and with the use of increased storm sewer pipe sizes to provide in-line detention.
Segment 2 is based on 2A, $604,800,000 with $100 million in current funding (2028-2032) and 2B, $1,015,400,000 (2032-2037). This segment will improve the I-45 mainlanes and frontage roads from I-10 north to I-610 and rebuild the I45/I-610 interchange.
The work is widening I-45 in this area to accommodate four MaX lanes. The proposed roadway would include 10 general purpose lanes (five in each direction), four MaX lanes (two in each direction), and two to three frontage road lanes in each direction. The MaX lanes would increase the HOV space in the middle of the I-45 mainlanes from one lane to four. Only buses and vehicles with two or more people in them would be able to travel in the MaX lanes
“Segment 3, excluding 3A, was originally planned to be Design-Build,” states the web page. “Now, Segment 3B, 3A, and various other portions of Segment 3 will be constructed as traditional Design-Bid-Build projects, in which design plans are developed prior to construction contractors providing bids. TxDOT studied elevated lanes, depressed lanes, underground tunnels, and combinations of all three. The only alternative that had a significant and positive impact was to depress U.S. 59/ I-69 between Commerce Street and Spur 527, and shift I-45 from the current alignment along Pierce Elevated and make it parallel with I-10 on the north side of Downtown and U.S. 59/I-69 on the west side of Downtown.”
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Bobcat Co. Launches $100,000 Park, Rec Makeover Contest
Bobcat Company has launched a nationwide Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest to give one community a $100,000 park makeover.
Contest Kick-off
To kick off the contest, Bobcat teamed up with its brand ambassador and renovation expert Chip Gaines for a baseball field makeover to inspire communities to see the potential in their local park and recreation spaces.
Bobcat brought its iconic white and orange equipment and a fleet of volunteers to Gaines’ hometown of Waco, Texas, to make over a local ballfield.
Gaines, host of the hit show “Fixer Upper” and Magnolia co-founder, is an advocate for youth sports, having played baseball growing up and during college.
“I grew up playing ball at local parks, and now, my boys have too. Spending time outside and being involved in community sports is such a big part of our family’s life, which makes me thrilled to partner with Bobcat here in Waco to renovate a local ballpark as they launch their national contest,” said Gaines.
“It’s projects like this that really bring a community together, today but also decades down the road.”
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The Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest is open to communities in the United States with a shovel-ready park and recreation project. Funds can be used to renovate or create a park and recreation space or facility based on the winning community’s needs.
“Bobcat is so much more than machines; we’re a team and a brand committed to community and we’re demonstrating that commitment by investing our time and resources to help build a stronger, better tomorrow,” said Laura Ness Owens, Bobcat vice president of global brand and marketing.
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Bobcat brought its iconic white and orange equipment and a fleet of volunteers to Gaines’ hometown of Waco, Texas, to make over a local ballfield.
Bobcat Company has launched a nationwide Bobcat Park and Rec Makeover Contest to give one community a $100,000 park makeover.
Bobcat teamed up with its brand ambassador and renovation expert Chip Gaines for a baseball field makeover to inspire communities to see the potential in their local park and recreation spaces.
live and work. In 2023, Bobcat partnered with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to offer grants to create sustainable community park and recreation areas. Bobcat continues to work with NRPA as its partner for its Park and Rec Makeover Contest, as well as through its sponsorship of Park and Recreation Month.
“At Bobcat, we’re all about building the kind of world we want to live in, and this contest is just one of the ways we’re giving back to help communities thrive,” Ness Owens explained.
“Teaming up with Chip to fix up a ballpark in the Waco area is our way of encouraging people to take action in their own towns. It could be by nominating their community for a similar makeover or simply volunteering and getting involved. We want this partnership with Chip and our shared dedication to community to light a spark in others to give back and strengthen communities everywhere.”
For full contest details, rules and regulations, and to enter for a chance to win, visit bobcat.com before Aug. 16, 2024.
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Tsurumi Celebrates 100 Years of Manufacturing Pumps
Tsurumi Pump, a pioneering pump manufacturer founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1924, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The company has focused on technical excellence since its inception as an equipment manufacturer, gaining recognition across Asia and expanding to the United States and Europe.
In 1979, Tsurumi America Inc. was established, creating a strong network of dealers, distributors and partners. The company’s resolute commitment to quality has driven its success in various markets, including construction, mining, flood remediation, food processing, wastewater treatment and water features.
“My favorite part about working at Tsurumi is that we focus
so heavily on supplying our customers and our clients solutions to their issues and water problems,” said Glenn Wieczorek, Tsurumi’s managing director. “We sell pumps, but we really sell solutions to challenges.”
Mike Grant, the company’s portable market sales manager, highlighted Tsurumi’s commitment to quality products and excellent customer service.
“When you sell a product of unparalleled quality, it makes your job so much easier,” he said. “We manufacture an exceptional pump, the best in the industry. There is none better. We complement this with excellent service, backed by a great team.”
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Construction Boom Leads to Evolution of Backhoe Loader
By Katherine Petrik CEG EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
The backhoe loader is one of the most common pieces of construction equipment. In essence, it is a tractor-like vehicle with a bucket mounted on one side and a small, hydraulic digger (backhoe) on the opposing side. The arm is connected to a boom and secured with a king post, which allows the boom to pivot 180 to 200 degrees.
Its versatility enables it to perform many tasks in almost any terrain. The backhoe loader is commonly used on projects to dig trenches for cable lines, pipes and utility lines. Other uses include demolition of small structures, landscaping, digging holes, breaking asphalt and transporting some construction materials.
In 1835, the steam-powered dipper shovel was created and used to dig through hard soil and rocks in mines. It would then load the excavated material onto railroad cars. Since the dipper shovel was rail-mounted, it was able to be moved easily from location to location. It had a short boom with a shovel and a bucket, used for digging.
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In 1835, the steam-powered dipper shovel was created and used to dig through hard soil and rocks in mines.
Over time, modifications were made and tires or tracks were added to suit whatever job the dipper shovel was needed for. As the invention of gasoline-powered engines became mainstream, the dipper shovel was modified even further.
The modern backhoe loader has a similar history in both the United States and the United Kingdom. In 1945, following World War II, construction projects skyrocketed in both countries. It was common for builders to use tractors with various attachments, but with the housing boom, there was a call for equipment to be made more efficient and able to accommodate the types of attachments needed for the job.
In 1947, the first all-hydraulic backhoe swing frame was developed by Vaino J. Holopainen and Roy Handy of the Wain-Roy corporation of Hubbardston, Mass. The swing frame allowed the digging arm to swing to the side and dump the contents of the bucket. It was mounted to a Ford model 8N tractor. In 1948, the first units were sold to the Connecticut Light and Power Company for $705. Wain-Roy sold approximately 7,000 units between 1948 and 1957, mostly through Ford dealers.
Joseph Cyril Bamford started his business — J.C. Bamford Ltd. — in 1945 in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England. JCB Inc., as it is known today, began by creating two, then four-wheel trailers. In 1948, he created a hydraulic front loader, designed to bolt to a Fordson “Major” tractor, thus creating the Major loader.
By 1953, JCB launched what the world now knows as the backhoe loader by fitting both the hydraulic backhoe and the loader to the same tractor. Due to its popularity, the machine is still known as a “JCB” in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Wain-Roy created the first reversible seat and then in 1954, filed a patent for the first individu-
ally-controlled outriggers. The outriggers are used to stabilize the machine and keep the weight balanced so it does not tip over. In 1957, Elton Long, an engineer at Case Construction Equipment, was given the task to develop an integrated loader/backhoe following the company’s acquisition of American Tractor Corporation. By early spring, Case introduced the first machine made and warranted by one company.
Also in 1957, JCB launched the first dedicated backhoe loader, with both the loader and the backhoe permanently attached to the chassis. This makes the machine more stable, rather than simply being attachments for tractors. This model, known as the Hydra-Digga, also provided a comfortable cab for the operator. Case improved upon its design by introducing the first diesel-powered loader/backhoe in 1959, and in 1963, the 530 Construction King was available with power loader linkage and two-cylinder, double-acting swing system with hydraulic cushion.
An American company — Hy-Dynamic — brought the Dynahoe Model A to market in 1959. This machine was the second purpose-built backhoe loader and was intended for heavy excavation jobs. It offered a 14,000 lb. (6,350 kg) operating weight; 14 ft. (4.3 m) dig depth; and was powered by a 65 hp Continental flat-head “Red Seal” 6-cylinder gas engine. In 1961, the Dynahoe was available with a Diesel 353 engine and by 1964 the gasoline engine was phased out entirely.
In the 1960s, the first JCB unit was introduced to the American market. The JCB 4C was a powerful machine with the capability of digging through rock. In 1966, the company launched the larger, heavier 3D backhoe loader. This piece was able to rotate 360 degrees.
Case also made continuing improvements, including buckets up to 38 in. (96.5 cm); self-leveling buckets; and an improved swing mechanism. In 1967, the company introduced the first extendible boom, allowing the backhoe to have greater reach. In the ensuing decades, various companies have used the latest technology to upgrade backhoe loaders. Today’s machines are built for efficiency and incorporate a wide selection of standard and optional features including more efficient engines; power steering; heated/air conditioned cabs with noise control; vibration control; computerized controls; and ergonomic seating.
Backhoe loaders come in many different sizes, including compact models for jobs requiring work in a tighter space.
Attachments add to the productivity of the machine and are easily mounted using a quick coupler (quickattach) mounting system. The variety of attachments include different size buckets; rakes; pallet forks; hydraulic hammers; shovels, snow plows; stump grinders; and grapples.
(Sources for this article include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backhoe_loader; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backhoe; http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Backhoe.html; https://everythingbackhoes.wordpress.com/historyof-backhoes/; http://jcbna.com/; and http://www.colemanequip.com/CaseBackhoeHistory.asp.)
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Platinum Edition Celebrates 70 Years of JCB’s Innovation
JCB is celebrating 70 years of manufacturing its iconic backhoe loader with the unveiling of Platinum Editions of the 3CX and 4CX models.
Company founder Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE invented the backhoe concept, and the first JCB model was manufactured in 1953 after he combined a lightweight backhoe with a Major Loadall tractor loader. It created, for the first time, a single machine which combined a front shovel and rear excavator arm.
While it took 20 years for JCB to build 50,000 backhoes, under the leadership of JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford, more than 900,000 have now been made.
JCB has been world market leader for backhoes for almost 25 years and today manufactures the iconic machine in the UK, India and Brazil. A total of 70 limited-edition 70th birthday 3CX PRO and 4 CX PRO machines will be manufactured.
Bamford said, “The backhoe loader is an incredibly versatile machine, and thanks to continued innovation and evolution, it remains just as relevant today as the day it was first invented. The JCB backhoe loader remains one of the most popular pieces of construction equipment in the world, and it has a very exciting future ahead of it.”
The Platinum Edition models will have servo excavator controls, Powerslide, air conditioning and bi-directional auxiliary flow hydraulics. The machines also will have limited edition platinum decals and grill badge and platinum-colored wheels. The cab will have an embroidered graphic in the carpet and upgraded seat material with 70th anniversary branding, along with a steering wheel center cap featuring the 70th
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Each machine also will have a special plaque, and customers will receive a special platinum gift pack with the backhoe loader.
Over the last seven decades JCB has continued to develop and enhance the backhoe loader concept, with turbocharged engines, powershift transmissions, all-wheel drive and extending dipper arms. The machine has broadened in appeal, with the launch of the skid steer based 1CX, the allwheel steer 3CX Compact and the larger 4CX and 5CX equal-sized wheel machines.
For more information, visit www.jcb.com.
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Backhoe Manufacturer Embraces Hoses of Different Stripe
For many years now, hydraulic system pressures have been increasing in mobile machinery — all in the name of improving productivity.
The hydraulic pump and downstream components have to deliver the power the machine needs to move faster, lift heavier loads and meet other end-user requirements. This is no different on electric machines. Buyers expect the performance of an electric machine to at least match the equivalent diesel machine.
In designing a new generation of its electric backhoe loader, a major U.S. OEM specified the same high-pressure fluid conveyance components as the previous generation machine. The outcome, however, was far from the same — the result of a surprise development in the routine RFQ process.
Spiral Performance From Braided Hose
High-pressure applications require spiral hoses. This is common knowledge based on the fact that hose pressure ratings increase with each added layer of wire.
Spiral hoses commonly have 4 or 6 layers of wire reinforcement while braided hoses have only one or two layers.
Needing a hose capable of meeting
working pressures of 3,800 psi, the backhoe OEM specified SAE 100R12 four-wire spiral hoses for the high-pressure line between the machine’s hydraulic pump and the main control valve. Per its usual process, the OEM issued an RFQ for these hoses to multiple suppliers. It was during the RFQ process that Danfoss engineers identified a value engineering opportunity.
The company recently launched its Aeroquip by Danfoss EC881 Dynamax hose, a two-wire braided hose with a 35 percent higher pressure rating than other hoses of the same type. EC881 hose is qualified to 1 million impulse cycles, a rating that tradi-
tionally requires spiral construction. With its higher pressure capabilities, EC881 hose can replace four-wire spiral hose in certain applications, providing direct cost savings as well as several design benefits.
Braided hose is much more flexible than spiral hose, which makes it possible to reroute and even reduce hose lengths, contributing to further cost savings, the manufacturer said. Braided hose also is lighter in weight than spiral hose, which reduces the overall weight of the machine, contributing to fuel efficiency improvements.
The OEM’s RFQ called for size 12 (0.75-in. inner diameter) 100R12 hoses.
Danfoss EC881-12 hose met the working pressure, burst pressure and other specifications for the application, but at a much lower cost. Recognizing the potential, the project team suggested a deviation to the OEM’s engineering team. Deviations at the RFQ stage are relatively common. What made this situation unique was the switch to a different hose construction.
“The mentality has been, if I want spiral performance, I need a spiral hose. And now we’re saying there’s this braided hose that can do the same. They’re skeptical,” said Scott Larson, senior engineer, Danfoss see HOSE page 61
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A total of 70 limited-edition 70th birthday 3CX PRO and 4 CX PRO machines will be manufactured.
Employees celebrate the JCB backhoe’s 70th birthday.
Power Solutions.
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To convince the OEM, Danfoss engineers needed to prove the hose’s capabilities. This involved supplying vast amounts of test data to demonstrate the hose’s performance — for instance, how many impulse cycles the EC881 hose could withstand at specific pressures.
“Once they saw the test reports and given the history and relationship we have with [the customer], it was accepted and approved,” said Travis DeBoer, senior account manager, Danfoss Power Solutions.
Win for Value Engineering
Danfoss provided a quote and was ultimately awarded the business. The switch from four-wire spiral hoses and fittings to two-wire braided hoses and fittings resulted in a 31 percent cost reduction for the manufacturer. In addition, the hose’s greater flexibility will enable easier installation on the OEM’s assembly lines. When it comes time to change hose assemblies, end users also
Dynamax Hose Offers Higher Pressure With Two-Wire Braid
will benefit from the hose’s increased flexibility and lower cost.
The 100R12 hose performance specification was used to determine the hose routing on the electric backhoe, and the OEM was too far along in the design phase to change this. On future generations or for other machines where space is limited, however, engineers can now design the routing based on the greater flexibility of EC881 hose. As a result of the backhoe project, the OEM is actively looking at other applications where it can use EC881 hose in place of four-wire spiral hose.
And as these successful integrations increase, Danfoss representatives anticipate other OEMs will do the same.
“It’s a breakthrough, in my opinion, because we’ve taken the industry norm of four-wire spiral hose — which is perceived as stronger and more durable — and come out with a product that still meets those requirements, but in a lower-cost hose construction,” DeBoer said.
For more information, visit www.danfoss.com.
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Funding Designed to Reduce Reliance On China for Batteries
BATTERY from page 1
The investments, reported CBS Detroit, are intended to help create and retain well-paying union jobs at the facilities.
“There is nothing harder to a manufacturing community than to lose jobs to foreign competition and a changing industry,” said Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. secretary of energy.
Even as the nation’s competitors invest heavily in EVs, these grants ensure that the U.S. automotive industry stays competitive, she said.
And “does it in the communities and with the workforce that have supported the auto industry for generations,” added Granholm.
Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) earmarked the funds. The facilities, combined, would potentially create nearly 3,000 new jobs.
The DoE said the awards also would ensure some 15,000 union workers are retained at all of the 11 facilities. The facilities selected for funding will have to negotiate before they receive the awards, according to DoE.
This process will allow them to make a variety of products for the automotive supply chain. Production includes electric motorcycle and school bus parts, hybrid powertrains, heavy truck batteries and electric SUVs.
Back in 2019, at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, there were two battery factories in operation and two under construction in the United States. Today, according to tech publication TechCrunch, there are currently more than 30 domestic battery factories planned, under construction or operational.
The IRA, signed during the summer of 2022, helped ramp up the pace of both battery and EV component factories.
The Biden White House set a goal of breaking China’s control of the supply and manufacture of lithium-ion batteries. Automakers were hesitant to repeat the chip shortage crisis that hampered manufacturing during the pandemic. As a result, China’s grip on the market was loosened when vehicle manufacturers promised in 2021 to build EVs and batteries inside the United States.
“What has followed is a wave of automakers and battery makers, foreign and domestic, pledging to produce North American-made batteries before 2030,” said TechCrunch.
WhatÊs in It for EV Producers, Buyers
The IRA has dangled an enticing carrot for both automakers and vehicle buyers.
TechCrunch reported drivers qualify for a $7,500 EV tax credit if they meet sourcing and production rules. The law requires 50 percent of the value of battery components be produced or assembled in North America this year to qualify for half the tax credit.
“To get the remaining half, 50 percent of the value of critical materials must be sourced from the U.S. or a free trade agreement country in 2024,” said the tech publication “That percentage increases to 60 percent, 70 percent and 80 percent for vehicles produced in 2025, 2026 and 2027 and beyond, respectively.”
Manufacturing credits built into the IRA benefit producers with a payout from the fed treasury.
Under the law, production of battery cells qualifies for a credit of $35 per kilowatt-hour of capacity; battery module production, $10 per kilowatt-hour.
“Companies can also be reimbursed 10 percent of the costs incurred due to the production of electrode active materials,” said TechCrunch.
The publication noted that auto and battery manufacturers
have invested or promised approximately $112 billion in domestic cell and module manufacturing.
“Together, these companies promise to deliver an annual capacity of close to 1,200 gigawatt-hours before 2030, if each factory reaches maximum capacity.”
Biden’s IRA also has helped fuel $245 billion in clean energy and technology manufacturing, reports Atlas Public Policy’s Clean Economy Tracker.
Charting Rise of EV Production Facilities
TechCrunch tracked a web of EV auto and battery maker investment since 2020. The publication updated its report in July.
• BMW
In October 2022, BMW announced $1.7 billion for EV production operations in Spartanburg, S.C.
Of that, $700 million was allocated to the buildout of a battery assembly facility in nearby Woodruff, S.C.
The start of production is scheduled for the end of 2026, but BMW said it hasn’t confirmed which EVs will be produced there.
The Spartanburg factory is currently the site of BMW’s sports utility and crossover production facilities.
The automaker partnered with battery maker AESC to invest additional funds in a battery cell plant in Florence, S.C.
• Daimler, Paccar, Accelera, EVE Energy
Last September, Daimler Truck and Paccar formed a joint venture with energy technology company Accelera and Chinese battery maker EVE Energy.
The JV will build a battery cell production plant in Mississippi to support the adoption of EVs for medium- and heavy-duty commercial transportation.
• Ford
Ford got in on the ground floor relatively early, forming a JV with South Korean battery maker SK in late 2021.
BlueOval SK has plans to build three battery plants in the United States, including two in Kentucky.
A third plant in Tennessee will be co-located with a Ford assembly plant producing a second-generation electric truck. Ford and SK On secured a $9.2 billion loan from the DoE to help finance the construction of the three battery factories.
TechCrunch said while one of the Kentucky plants is scheduled to begin production in 2025, the second has been paused as Ford studies EV demand. Ford also is building a lithium-iron-phosphate plant in Michigan with technology licensed by Chinese battery maker CATL.
• General Motors
General Motors signed a JV with LG Chem in December 2022 with a $2.5 billion fed loan for three battery production plants.
GM also announced a battery plant JV with Samsung SDI this spring for construction in the United States.
The automaker also has partnered with startup SolidEnergy Systems to build a prototyping facility in Woburn, Mass.
TechCrunch reported GM’s goal is to build a high-capaci-
ty, pre-production lithium-ion battery this year.
• Honda
In August 2022, Honda formed a JV with LG Energy Solutions to supply pouch-type battery cells. An Ohio plant will produce cells and modules.
The automaker is securing battery resource recycling channels in agreements with businesses including Ascend Elements, Cirba Solutions and Posco Holdings.
Honda’s engine plant in Anna, Ohio, is retooling to produce battery module casings that will power Honda and Acura EVs made in Ohio.
• Hyundai
Last April, Hyundai and SK On set up a JV to build a $5 billion battery plant in Bartow County, Ga.
Soon after, Hyundai and LG Energy Solution formed a JV to build a battery cell factory near Savannah, Ga., according to TechCrunch.
This facility will support the production of 300,000 units of EVs annually once the plant reaches mass production.
Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai’s parts and service arm, will assemble battery packs using cells from the plant. Hyundai Mobis announced plans in 2022 to build an Alabama battery module plant to supply 200,000-plus batteries annually to its parent company.
• Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz opened a battery plant at its existing manufacturing facility in Alabama in 2022.
TechCrunch reported that the plant also became the production site for the automaker’s fully electric EQS SUV. The Alabama facility also builds the EQE SUV. The Maybach EQS SUV is to follow this year.
Mercedes also is working with Sila, a next-gen battery materials company, to incorporate silicon anode battery chemistry as an option for buyers of the upcoming G-Class.
Sila replaces the graphite in a battery cell with silicon and is in the process of scaling up at its new Washington state facility.
• Stellantis
A Stellantis and Samsung SDI joint venture launched construction of an EV battery facility in Indiana in March 2023, producing lithium-ion cells and modules.
The company, which includes brands Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, announced last July a second battery factory with Samsung, to open in early 2027.
The automaker also formed a JV called NextStar Energy with LG in 2021 to build a North American factory with an annual capacity of 40 GWh.
• Tesla
Since beginning production at Gigafactory Nevada in 2017, Tesla has provided about 39 GWh capacity annually, according to Panasonic.
In January 2023 the automaker announced plans to invest billions more into the Nevada factory to produce batteries for 1.5 million light-duty vehicles annually.
The 4680 cells, designed by Tesla and revealed at Battery Day 2020, are meant to reduce battery cost by over 50 percent.
At the start of 2023, Tesla made plans to expand its Gigafactory Austin for battery cell testing and manufacture of cathode and drive units.
• Toyota
Toyota’s planned battery plant in North Carolina, initially announced in 2021, will produce both cells and modules.
TechCrunch said with help from LG Energy, Toyota will build EV batteries out of its Michigan plant, and plans a battery lab at its R&D headquarters there. CEG
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Swivel Hooks Pose Risks
Confusion over swivel hooks is creating safety risks and increasing costs for lifting companies, according to industry veterans.
All Material Handling (AMH) said that the industry using the same name for two types of hooks can lead to the wrong hook being used in a range of applications. There are two types of swivel hooks and mixing them up can have serious consequences.
“There are key differences between a standard swivel hook with a bronze bushing and a ball bearing-style swivel hook, but not everyone understands those differences,” said Lukasz Biela, regional sales manager at AMH.
According to AMH, a bronze bushing hook should really be called a positioning hook because it can swivel into position when attached to the pick point. While this is useful, this type of hook can’t swivel while lifting a load. It will successfully move the load a few times but will also slowly shear the shank — that will ultimately lead to a sling twist or a full failure.
“Make sure you know if the hook is designed to swivel under load, or if it’s only intended to swivel for positioning,” said Biela.
For safely manipulating the load, a swivel hook with ball bearings is the right choice. The hook’s ball bearing system enables it to spin freely, even when under load. An exam-
ple would be lifting a generator to position it below in a parking garage, in an inset space. You can swivel the hook until it is flush with your pick point to safely lower the load, but the inset space for the generator is often not on the same alignment as the load. You need to adjust the load, so it fits flush into the space and that’s where a ball bearing hook is necessary.
Experienced riggers know that some crane blocks have an integrated ball bearing, meaning the rigging hook doesn’t need them. Similarly, pick points such as rotating eyebolts or swivel hoist rings with ball bearings will negate the need for a swivel hook.
“If you are on a job site with a rented crane that has basic functionality and the load has pre-inserted pick points that do not swivel, you will find yourself in a tough spot without some way to manipulate that load,” added Biela. “Overall, to safely manipulate a load while it is under tension, at some point in the chain of rigging you will need a ball bearingenabled fitting.
“From a safety perspective, the ball bearing gives you an extended life because you are not shearing the shank of the hook when lifting.”
AMH is a leading provider of lifting and material handling equipment.For more information, call AMH at 877/543-8264 or email sales@allmaterialhandling.com.
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“Industrial Minerals” include clays, shales, sand, salt and other non-fuel minerals used in construction and other industrial and commercial uses. The Future
A ready supply of crushed stone, sand and gravel is necessary to support future economic development and infrastructure improvement. Aggregates are the elemental building blocks of Ohio’s economy. Aggregates are essential to maintaining the quality of American life.
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Location: CAM Office 43636 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Registration Fees: This is a FREE EVENT for CAM Members and their families!
Pre-Registration is REQUIRED!
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)
AGC Events Calendar:
All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.
• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition
(https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 240901/)
Dates: Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024 (1:00 PM) –Monday, Sept 30, 2024 (4:00 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program
(https://training.agc.org/course/vbim240901/)
Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 (1:00 PM) –
Thursday, October 3, 2024 (5:00 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
• AGC EDGE Lean Construction Education Program, 2nd Edition
(https://training.agc.org/course/vlea 241101/)
Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 (10:00 AM) –
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 (7:00 PM)
Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
AGGREGATES & INDUSTRIAL MINERALS ASSOCIATION (OAIMA)
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) is the trade association in Ohio that represents all the state’s mining operations, except coal. About OAIMA
“Aggregates” are materials consisting of sand and gravel, crushed stone and slag. The single largest market
IF IT CAN’T BE GROWN, IT HAS TO BE MINED!
Upcoming Events:
August 9, 2024 (10 AM – 1 PM) 13th Annual Ohio
AGLIME Council Clay Shoot, BLACKWING Shooting Center
Delaware, Ohio
August 21 – 23, 2024 – Emerging Leader Session 3 (TBD)
October 16 – 18, 2024 – Emerging Leader Session 4 (TBD)
November 14 – 15, 2024 – OAIMA Annual Meeting, Hilton Columbus at Easton
November 14, 2024 – Emerging Leader Graduation, Hilton at Easton, Columbus, Ohio
For more information on the Upcoming Events, contact Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA): 746 Morrison Road, Gahanna, OH 43230
Phone: 1-800-OH-ROCKS–(614) 428-7954 Fax: 614/428-7919
AGC EDGE MS Project Training for Construction Project Managers
(https://training.agc.org/course/ms-project-training-forconstruction-project-managers/)
Dates: Thursday, September 5, 2024 (2:00 PM) –Thursday, September 12, 2024 (5:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development
Construction Association of Michigan (CAM)
CAM Cruise-In & Classic Car Show
Date/Time: Saturday, August 17, 2024
The Construction Association of Michigan is thrilled to announce the CAM Cruise-In & Classic Car Show! All CAM Members and their guests are invited to join us at the CAM Office on Woodward Avenue for live music and a BBQ. Bring your chairs and your cooler and enjoy the show! REGISTER NOW! Enjoy a shaded front-row seat to the Woodward Dream Cruise, with live music by Black Mountain Sons and a BBQ all day! Chairs, tents and coolers are highly recommended! Parking in the CAM lot is available for classic cars. If it’s a brand-new exotic, a grand old Duesenberg, or a 1964 Pontiac GTO, kept and driven as a collector car, it is welcome in our lot. For more information, contact Construction Association of Michigan (CAM): 248/972-1000.
Construction Association of Michigan (CAM)
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CAM is the oldest and largest construction trade association in North America, we continue to find ways to add value and help you build your business!
Excavations, Trenching and Shoring
Course Description: Excavation and Trenching represent one of the most hazardous operations engaged in by construction workers.
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: CAMTEC
43636 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-5055
OSHA 10-Hour
Course Description: This program is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the hazards present in most construction projects.
Dates: September 17 – 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST)
Location: CAMTEC
43636 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-5055
For more information: CAM Headquarters Phone: 248/972-1000
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) CLC Leadership Development Conference
The AGC CLC Leadership Development Conference (LDC) is the premier annual event that brings together like-minded leaders from across the nation’s construction industry for professional development and networking.
Co-hosted by AGC of America and AGC of Tennessee, this conference provides an opportunity to engage directly with construction professionals, discuss industry best practices, and develop leadership skills.
DATES: September 11 – 12, 2024
TIME: September 11 (9:00 AM) – September 12 (7:00 PM)
PLACE: Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis 33 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 444-3232
Help Shape the Future of the Industry. Together. Join in the dialogue with the next generation of leaders in the construction industry.
You can develop your leadership skills, enjoy fun networking events and engage in meaningful discussions about industry best practices and how to grow your local Construction Leadership Committee (CLC) group. Explore Downtown Memphis
Welcome to the 2024 Leadership Development Conference at Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis, a boutique hotel nestled within a vibrant downtown neighborhood known for its lauded music venues, historic landmarks, Southern Hospitality, and Memphis-style barbecue.
Perched on the banks of the Mississippi River, the hotel is a short walk to the city’s famed entertainment district and near the South Main district, the University of Memphis, and more!
For more information, contact AGC of America, phone: 703/548-3118 Fax: 703/842-8817
Bobcat Launches Machine IQ Telematics Enhancements
With Remote Engine Disable/Enable, operators can shut down their machine with a few clicks, deterring theft and aiding in quick machine recovery.
Bobcat Company has introduced its newest technological advancements to the Bobcat Machine IQ telematics platform. The new remote engine disable/enable feature allows customer users in North America and Europe to remotely enable or disable their machine’s engine through the Owner Portal or Machine IQ app.
Machine IQ, launched in 2019 in North America, allows connected-machine owners to monitor the health of their Bobcat machine and remotely track information that enhances maintenance, security and performance. Remote Engine Disable/Enable represents the first two-way update to the telematics system, allowing operators to both send commands to and receive data from the machine.
With Remote Engine Disable/Enable, operators can shut down their machine with a few clicks, deterring theft and aiding in quick machine recovery.
“Advanced theft deterrence is critical peace of mind for our Machine IQ users, and Remote Engine Disable/Enable allows our North American and European cus-
tomers to protect their equipment and allow only authorized usage. This feature also demonstrates our ability to interact with machines via two-way communication using telematics,” said Garrett Maurer, director of digital product management at Bobcat.
“Today marks another major milestone for what Bobcat continues to do to empower our customers to accomplish more.” If unauthorized use is suspected, operator owners can log into their Bobcat Owner Portal or Machine IQ app to pinpoint the location of their equipment and choose to disable the engine. Upon executing the disable command, any attempt to start an engine in an off state will fail. If the machine is in operation, the engine will slow to a near standstill, relegated to de-rate mode.
Remote Engine Disable/Enable is available for Machine IQ Health and Security subscribers with connected and compatible Bobcat machine(s).
For more information, visit bobcat.com.
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