Mon June 25, 2012
AIM Pallet, Utility Forks Offer Versatility
Pallet and utility forks are part of the complete line of material handling forks and attachments offered by AIM Attachments. Features include: adjustable tines, able to handle various widths of materials; low profile back frame for maximum visibility of material; fully forged and heat treated tines are rated with a true 3 to 1 safety factor; close center of gravity to maximize the full lift capacity of the machine; and special widths available for added versatility....
Mon June 25, 2012
AIM HDT24 Excavator Thumb Increases the Versatility of Excavators
AIM Attachment’s HDT24 universal mechanical excavator thumb features an AR400 steel structure built for a tight fit to work in coordination with any bucket — without wasted motion. AIM HDT24 thumbs are 24 in....
Mon June 25, 2012
AIM HD60 Excavator Buckets are Durable
AIM HD60 excavator buckets feature durable construction highlighted by AR400 steel cutting edges and side cutters. Other highlights include thick horizontal wear straps, full-curve side wear straps and lifting D-rings as standard features....
Jay Adams - Tue April 24, 2012
RIDOT Job Training Program Aims to Put Women, Minorities Into Industry
Tina James, 34, a bartender and single mother of three, is replacing her bartender’s apron with a tool belt. She will join an iron workers program in April, where she will learn how to reinforce iron and steel for roads and bridges....
Fri January 06, 2012
Atlas Copco Receives International Acclaim for Innovation, Sustainability
Atlas Copco has received international acclaim for its innovative and sustainable business practices. The latest honors include listings in Newsweek’s Green Rankings and Thomson Reuters’ Top 100 Global Innovators....
Wed December 07, 2011
Strong Turnout for OAIMA Annual Meeting, Trade Show
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held its Annual Meeting and Trade Show Nov. 17 and 18 at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus, Ohio. Educational sessions during the two-day event covered topics like hydrology and groundwater modeling, implementing and complying with federal rules for diesel engines, and a look at surface transportation reauthorization....
Wed September 14, 2011
MnDOT to Consider Shutdown Claims for Road Work Losses
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) A Minnesota transportation official said Sept. 2 that construction contractors won’t be blocked from claiming losses related to Minnesota’s state government shutdown, despite a last-minute insert in the state budget....
Fri July 22, 2011
Terex Roadbuilding Introduces RS950B Reclaimer/Stabilizer
The Terex RS950B reclaimer/stabilizer features a 950 hp (708.4 kW) C27 diesel engine with enhanced cooling system. The reclaimer/stabilizer’s center-mount cutter design distributes the full machine weight over the housing to maximize production....
Fri July 15, 2011
Roadtec Rolls Out New Addition to Its Soil Stabilizer/Reclaimer Line
The new Roadtec mid-size SX-5 soil stabilizer/reclaimer features a 540 hp (403 kW) Cat C15 engine. It joins the larger 700 hp (522 kW) model in the company’s line of stabilizers/reclaimers. The SX-5 complies with Tier IV and Stage IIIb emission standards....
Cindy Riley - Fri June 10, 2011
C.W. Matthews Takes Aim at Improving Deadly Ga. Road
As temperatures continue to climb, crews in Cherokee County, Ga., are tackling a 4.3-mi. (6.9-km) project involving construction of truck passing lanes on SR 20, beginning west of Union Hill Road and extending to east of Greenwood Court in Cherokee County....
