Thu October 28, 2004
Storms Place Heavy Demand on Contractors
“We’re not a storm-chasing contractor,” said David Sharpe, whose C-Sharpe Company LLC nevertheless is overrun with hurricane reconstruction work. The storm came to him. The restoration and waterproofing company’s office is in Orange Beach, AL, which pretty much was ground zero for Hurricane Ivan....
Tue October 12, 2004
Aussie Import Drives Success of Florida Firm
In the world of landscape material supply, there are companies that offer colored mulch as part of their mix –– and then there is Forestry Resources Inc. Since its founding 25 years ago, the Fort Myers, FL-based company has established itself as the largest colored mulch processor and supplier in southwest Florida and largely credits its use of an advanced colorizing system for its ability to meet the demand for colored mulch....
Fri October 08, 2004
Demos Dominate at Terex ’Open Days’ Dealer Event
Terex Pegson and Powerscreen dealers from the United States and Canada gathered in Austin, TX, Aug. 26-27 for product information presentations and practical demonstrations of the manufacturers’ new and recently introduced equipment....
Wed August 25, 2004
MD Firm Finds Cost Effective Solution in Mobile Crushers
David Berg is a man of his word — and he’s got drawers full of awards and certificates to prove it. Customers large and small — from private contractors to state agencies — are impressed with the quality operation and efficient demolition and crushing work his companies perform....
Fri August 20, 2004
Powerscreen of Florida Clears 20 Years in Business
Powerscreen of Florida is celebrating its 20th year of supplying screening, crushing, and conveying equipment to its customers in Florida, Georgia and the Caribbean. With offices in Miami and Lakeland, FL, and Atlanta, GA, Powerscreen of Florida offers a large fleet of new and used equipment for sale, rent or lease....
Tue August 17, 2004
Damon Pursell, Powerscreen Midwest Bring Recycling to KC
Seven years ago, a 500-acre quarry just south of Kansas City, MO, sat dormant. Void of large equipment or bustling workers, it had been gutted by its owners through fifty years of underground mining. Due to the instability of the ground, it also was unsuitable for developing and many had given up on finding anything useful to do with the property....
Tue June 29, 2004
Quarry Provides Unique Backdrop for BRD Custom Crushing and Screening
Custom crushing and screening contractors lead a nomadic business life. They take their crushing and screening plants from place to place, work on a site for a short period of time and then move on to the next project....
Wed June 23, 2004
Downrite Sifts Yesterday’s Debris for Tomorrow’s Development
South Florida construction has boomed right through the economic slow down experienced by the rest of the nation. Strong demand for expansion has led to some building sites being reclaimed from property previously designated for lesser uses, such as landfills....
Sat June 19, 2004
Gravel Conveyors Takes Aim at Profitability With SHOOTER
Contractor Pettijohn & Sons began using a conveyor system in the early 70s. The unit was designed from a grain conveyor and was not sturdy enough to handle gravel, so frequent repairs and modifications became necessary....
Thu April 08, 2004
New England Firm Finds Niche in Custom Crushing
This is the dawning of the “Age of Custom Aggregates.” The process of crushing and screening aggregates is not something new, but demand for custom crushing is increasing in the New England area....