Putzmeister America launches ready mix truck line

Amy Materson - Feb 11, 2013

Putzmeister America launched its ready mix truck line at World of Concrete 2013 in Las Vegas Concrete pump manufacturer Putzmeister America has extended its reach in the market with a line of ready mix trucks, launched Wednesday at World of ...

Woman and Machine?

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Feb 06, 2013

Better Roads Executive Editor Tina Grady Barbaccia in Woman and Machine Man and Machine? I'm here, and I'm a fiesty Better Roads female editor. Watch out John Deere hybrid 644K wheel loader. It's woman editor and machine. :-) You may run on part ...

Case: Full-sized excavator has increased fuel efficiency

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Apr 23, 2012

Case Construction Equipment launched its new CX210C full-sized excavator at the World of Concrete in January. The company says the excavator achieves 160 net horsepower using Tier 4 Interim-certified cooled exhaust gas recirculation technology that burns cleaner while delivering superior ...

New Road Products

Better Roads Staff - Apr 08, 2012

Including special coverage of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) 42nd Annual Traffic Expo and more World of Concrete introductions TRANSPO Alarm can now stand alone A sound idea for safety is now an even more versatile tool for highway construction zones. ...

Mike Anderson’s American Iron

Better Roads Staff - Mar 20, 2012

A Vegas Show Stopper If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been to one of those large equipment trade shows at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Be it CONEXPO-CON/AGG every three years, MINExpo every four years or, most recently, World of ...

Dexter + Chaney: Full-featured web-based construction software

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Jan 18, 2012

Dexter + Chaney is launching at World of Concrete 2012 in Las Vegas a new version of its Spectrum Construction Software as well as a completely new product line aimed at the needs of construction operations professionals. The latest version of ...

Mike Anderson’s American Iron

Better Roads Staff - Jan 12, 2012

More Top Rollouts Coming Up! New year = new equipment innovations to come. That’s an equation sure to add up to more productive jobsites for road construction agencies and contractors. With World of Concrete this month and World of Asphalt in ...

World of Concrete 2012 releases mobile app

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Dec 19, 2011

World of Concrete, in partnership with Maryland-based Core-Apps, on Dec. 19 released a new mobile app available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry. The new offering gives attendees and exhibitors access to a fully integrated trade show solution that streamlines real-time ...

GOMACO barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Dec 16, 2011

GOMACO Corp.’s new 4400 barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming will make its World of Concrete show debut in 2012 in Las Vegas. The new machine, built specifically for barrier applications, features a U-shaped operator’s platform features vibration isolation and a ...

Equipment operators showcase skills, precision at Case Triple Threat Rodeo

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Sep 29, 2011

At the Case Triple Threat Rodeo held on Sept. 16 at McCann Industries in Bolingbrook, Ill., (attended by editors from Aggregates Manager, Better Roads, and Equipment World), construction equipment operators tested their skills on the equipment by playing games and ...

Mike Anderson’s American Iron

Better Roads Staff - May 08, 2011

Good Show! That’s A Start By Mike Anderson These words, at least those at the beginning of this column, are being spit out en route to the much-anticipated CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 extravaganza. Killing time between the crackers and ginger ale on yet another ...

New Road Products

Brooke Wisdom - Apr 01, 2011

New Power Equipment, Materials, and Supplies for the Road Market By Tina Grady Barbaccia Introductions for the World of Concrete Bobcat Extendable arm reaches 30 more inches Bobcat’s new extendable arm option for its M-Series E32 and E35 compact excavators provides an additional 30 inches ...

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