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VIDEO: Sand Valley Consults With Finkbiner On Wash Plant Design

Sand Valley Sand and Gravel Inc. in Danville, Ill., produces material for the construction, asphalt and concrete industries, including concrete sand, asphalt sand, mason sand, coarse aggregates from 3/8" up to 7", as well as crushed products for the asphalt sector, including crushed chips and crushed sand....


Aggressive Mindset Leads to Growth for Minnesota Contractor

In the early stages of a new company, some owners adopt a measured approach — taking jobs they are confident they can handle and growing into larger projects over time. Not Kraig Hanson. He started Crow River Construction in 2013....


Astec Dealer Hills Machinery Expands Product Offerings

Hills Machinery and Astec have agreed to extend their current Astec portfolio to include the Peterson product line for the entire state of South Carolina. Hills Machinery has three locations throughout South Carolina that will continue Astec's dedication to having a dealer location close for customers in need of parts and service work for all Peterson, Roadtec and Carlson needs....


Best Line Equipment Announces Strategic Partnership With Astec Industries

Best Line Equipment, a recognized leader in equipment sales, service and rentals, announced a strategic partnership with Astec Industries, a global pioneer in the manufacture of equipment from rock to road....


VIDEO: People Drive Growth, Success of Southwest-Minnesota Company

In 2026, Duininck Inc. will celebrate 100 years of operation. In that time, jobs, equipment and applications have changed. One constant has been the foundation of its sustained excellence: people. "One of our core values is valuing the person as a whole," said Courtland Acosta, equipment manager....


Ascendent Grows Into Full-Service Demolition Contractor

Destruction of the Kingdome — home to Seattle professional sports teams from 1976 to 1999 — provided the catalyst for Rick Estes to start his own business. "I worked for a prominent company that landed the selective demolition," said Estes....


Thompson Equipment Relocates to New Facility in Maine

Thompson Equipment recently relocated to a new facility at 15 Lisbon St., Lisbon, Maine, just down the street from its previous location. "Our shop capabilities [at the previous facility] were extremely limited, and we found ourselves doing a lot of repair work outside, which is not that unusual by the nature of the equipment we sell, but in the winter months it was not a pleasant experience — we needed to bring that work inside" said Steve Ferris, vice president of Thompson Equipment....


GT Mid Atlantic Holds Grand Opening for New Facility

GT Mid Atlantic held a grand opening May 25, 2023, for its new Essex, Md., facility, outside of Baltimore. Contractors from around the area helped the equipment dealer celebrate the achievement and were treated to facility tours, lunch and more....


Astec Industries Debuts New Generation of RP Pavers at ConExpo 2023

Astec Industries debuted its newest highway class asphalt paver at ConExpo-Con/AGG in Las Vegas. The RP-175 and RP-195 F series track pavers have upgraded styling, simpler maintenance and enhanced operator experience....


Astec Industries Debuts 5710E Horizontal Grinder at ConExpo 2023

Astec Industries is debuting its newest Peterson horizontal grinder today at ConExpo-Con/AGG in Las Vegas. The 5710E is particularly suited for land clearing operations or other applications where mobility is desired....