Fri June 18, 2010
Projects Underway to Aid Huntington’s Traffic Flow
When the town of Huntington on New York’s Long Island was founded in the 1600s, whaling and other marine related services formed a large part of its economy, although this declined after the railroad arrived in the 1860s....
Wed June 09, 2010
ADH Contracting Inc. Shares Family Tradition Through Four Generations
For Al Hashem, the work was in his blood. His grandfather had done it, followed by his uncle and then his father. What became a way of life for them became a way of life for him, and, a decade or so ago, for his son....
Fri May 21, 2010
Talbert Manufacturing Recognizes Hale Trailer as Top Dealer
Talbert Manufacturing Inc. recognized Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer in overall sales performance, and parts and service support. The award was presented to Hale at the 2010 Mid-America Truck Show held in Louisville, Ky....
Tue May 18, 2010
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces PC78US-8 Compact Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.’s (KAC) PC78US-8 compact hydraulic excavator is designed for increased production and added operator comfort, when compared to previous models. The new excavator is well-suited for a variety of construction, utility, landscaping and other small- to mid-sized applications, according to the manufacturer....
Mon May 10, 2010
East Releases Video of Hybrid Trailer Concept
East Manufacturing figured its unconventional trailer concept would create a lot of interest and comment at the Mid America Truck Show in March. So it decided to capture on video what people had to say when they visited the East booth and first saw the Genesis Hybrid — a unique combination of the two dump trailer designs currently available, square-box and round-bottom....
Wed April 28, 2010
Volvo Trucks Introduces the Volvo FMX
Volvo Trucks is launching the Volvo FMX. Built specifically for heavy construction tasks, this truck will be available on European markets in September, followed by a global rollout during the rest of the year....
Fri March 19, 2010
Landoll Adds Chain Drive System to Model 330
Landoll Corporation, Marysville, Kan., has introduced a chain drive power-on power-off system to its Model 330 traveling axle container trailer line. This new option will give the customer a choice between the standard 12,000 lb....
Tue March 09, 2010
Unitil Energy Systems Turns to Rogers Brothers for Substation Flatbed Trailer
In order to ensure uninterrupted electric service to customers, utility companies must have backup systems. The fastest and most efficient means of accomplishing this is a mobile substation. When Unitil Energy Systems in New Hampshire needed a new mobile substation it discovered that buying the unit would cost between $1.5 and $2.5 million with up to a two-year delivery....
Sat February 27, 2010
Contractor Bores, Pours in Excavation Using Slide Rail System
South Bend, Ind., like so many other big communities, is in the midst of storm-sewer separation upgrades. For many cities, that can mean miles of new pipe or upgrading utilities. And with these separation projects occurring inside the city limits in most cases, it’s usually very congested around excavation sites and frequently not easily accessible....
Wed December 23, 2009
I.R.A.Y.’s Consignment Auction Features Trucks, Trailers and More in Minnesota
I.R.A.Y. Auction held a Heavy Construction Equipment and Truck/Trailer Consignment Auction Dec. 4 in Foley, Minn. ...