Underground Construction articles from February 2007

Underground Construction archives from February 2007

Outlooks, forecasts & high expectations.(Editor's Log)
February 1, 2007... Underground Construction's 10th Annual Municipal Sewer & Water Survey begins on page 20. This annual report queries over 8,000 municipal managers about what they actually spent in 2006 and w, hat they anticipate spending in 2007. Looking...

BP plans new fiber optic pipeline.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2007... Energy giant BP is planning to lay an 800-mile, $80 million undersea fiber optic data pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico to connect its offshore drilling and production platforms with onshore monitoring and control operations. It will replace...

Study reports on Great Lakes sewage.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2007... A 55-page report, The Great Lakes Sewage Report, released last November, which grades cities on collection, treatment and disposal has found many problems despite huge capital outlays. The Canadian report on Great Lakes water quality has...

New 500-mile pipeline project planned.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2007... Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. and Energy Transfer Partners L.P. announced the two companies have entered into a 50/50 joint development of the Midcontinent Express Pipeline (MEP) and the start of a binding open season for firm...

World plastic pipe demand to rise.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2007... Worldwide demand for plastic pipe is forecast to increase 4.4 percent annually to 7.7 billion meters (25.41 feet) in 2010. In weight terms, consumption is projected to expand 5 percent per year to 18 million metric tons, reflecting a greater...

New water/wastewater infrastructure video.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2007... The EPA has released a new Web-video on water infrastructure designed for public officials and water managers. "Bridging the Gap" outlines the key steps to developing an asset management plan for both novice and experienced professionals....

U.S. Large Diameter Pipe demand to reach 215 million feet in 2010.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2007... According to a new study presented in Large Diameter Pipe from The Freedonia Group, large diameter pipe demand in the U.S. is projected to rise 2.3 percent annually to 215 million feet in 2010, valued at $8.7 billion. An aging infrastructure...

American Concrete Pipe Association turns 100.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2007... Concrete pipe producers and their industrial partners are celebrating 100 years of the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) through 2007. The year-long commemoration begins with an official kickoff at the annual conference on March 12 at...

OSHA, underground contractors renew safety and health partnership.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2007... The Underground Contractors Association of Illinois, Itasca, IL, and the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have agreed to renew their partnership designed to promote workplace safety and health...

Gulf Interstate Engineering wins Enbridge contracts.(NEWSLINE: The Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2007... Enbridge Energy has selected Gulf Interstate Engineering Co. to provide Phase 1 preliminary engineering services for sections of their Alberta Clipper and Southern Lights pipeline projects located in the United States. The Alberta Clipper...

Second time the charm for millennium.(Washington watch)
February 1, 2007... Maybe the second time will be the charm. Certainly that is what Millennium is hoping now that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has green-lighted a scaled-down pipeline project designed to bring natural gas from Canada to New York...

EPA pushes back deadline for spill plans.(Washington watch)
February 1, 2007... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to push back by two years the deadline for oil pipelines to comply with new requirements for their Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans. The plans, which energy companies...

Interior department starts environmental studies of gas areas.(Washington watch)
February 1, 2007... The Department of Interior is beginning an environmental study of approximately 580,000 acres in the eastern Gulf of Mexico which will be offered for oil and gas leasing as the result of passage of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of...

John Deere.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... Powered by a 6-cylinder engine, the 710G's 118-net-horsepower John Deere 6068T diesel provides the power and versatility needed to maximize productivity and is Tier II emissions compliant. A 70-gallon fuel tank allows the 710G to work longer...

Caterpillar.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... The new Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader delivers increased performance, enhanced operator comfort, superior controllability, emissions regulations compliance, easier maintenance, and new, functional styling when compared to the 446D, which the...

Ingersoll Rand.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... The BL-570 compact backhoe loader utilizes a maximum digging depth of 12 feet and has a rated operating capacity of 3,406 pounds and a breakout force of 9,370 pounds. The BL-570 is equipped with the standard Bob-Tach attachment mounting system...

Allmand Bros.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... The TLB-6235 is Allmand's first compact tractor loader backhoe featuring four-wheel drive. A 35-horsepower, liquid-cooled Isuzu diesel engine powers the TLB-6235. The fulltime mechanical four-wheel-drive system functions through a hydrostatic...

Volvo Construction Equipment.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... Volvo assembled a team of backhoe loader experts from around the world to help develop BL70. The team, in turn, utilized customer input at every phase of the development through a series of head-to-head backhoe loader field trials around the...

Terex Construction Americas.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... The Terex TX760B Tractor Loader Backhoe is ideal for contractors with applications requiring the versatility of a wheel loader and the functionality of an excavator. Weighing in at 15,151 pounds, the TX760B offers a maximum digging depth of 19...

Komatsu America.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... Komatsu's two new backhoe loaders--the WB156-5 and the WB156PS-5--are equipped with Tier 2 engines and feature operating weights between 16,530 -18,780 pounds and loader bucket options up to 1.50 yd3. The new backhoe loaders feature a spacious...

The Charles Machine Works.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... The Charles Machine Works has expanded its compact utility equipment offering with its new XT1600 excavator-tool carrier. The efficient new Ditch Witch XT1600 excavator-tool carrier is designed to perform the work of three machines: a backhoe...

Case.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... The new 580 Super M+ provides optimum performance and operator comfort in rough operating conditions or when high flotation is required. This 90-horsepower machine features a large capacity 93-inch loader bucket and has a loader capacity of...

Yanmar America.(Equipment Spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2007... The model CBL40 compact backhoe loader is powered by a 3-cylinder Tier II compliant 37.2 horsepower Turbo diesel engine. The backhoe digging depth is 10 feet with a backhoe reach of 13 feet 2 inches. The loader lift height with bucket dumped is...

Ingersoll Rand.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... Ingersoll Rand offers the 7.5-metric ton ZX-75 and 12.5-metric ton ZX-125 hydraulic compact excavators. The ZX-75 excavator has an operating weight of 16,538 pounds and a 72-horsepower, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. The ZX-125...

John Deere Construction & Forestry.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... The new John Deere 27D compact excavator provides even more productivity due to reduced cycle times and a long arm option, as well as better operator comfort with updated controls and a redesigned cab. Additionally, great fuel economy and long...

Terex Construction Americas.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... The new Terex TC50 mini excavator boasts a large operator's platform for easy accessibility with zero-tail swing (ZTS). Pilot-operated controls provide both easy operation and changeable control patterns. Axial piston, variable displacement...

The Charles Machine Works.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... The revamped Ditch Witch MX502 comes with high-efficiency Komatsu engines and significant upgrades in nearly every major performance category, including digging and dumping height, digging depth and reach and operator station. These units are...

Caterpillar.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... The 302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavator features more power, greater digging forces, a more comfortable operator station and easier access for service than its predecessor, the 302.5. The new C-Series model features 10 percent more bucket digging...

Kobelco America.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... The new 27SR-3, 30SR-3, 35SR-3 and 50SR-3 compact excavators come with standard auxiliary hydraulics and pattern control changer. All four models feature an independent boom swing mechanism. One pump is dedicated to the swing circuit, which...

Case.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... The Case upgraded CX27B, CX31B, CX36B and CX50B Compact Excavators feature a 19 percent increase in engine horsepower, 15 percent increase in hydraulic flow and 14 percent increase in hydraulic horsepower. All models are equipped with a...

Bobcat Company.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... The Bobcat 435 model features FastTrack drive system, as well as zero house swing (ZHS) design. The 435 has a two-speed travel of 2.8 mph in low range and 5.4 mph in high range. Equipped with separate piston pumps and high-torque drive motors...

Kubota Tractor Corp.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... The V1505, four-cylinder engine in the KX71-3 compact excavator is rated at one of the highest levels of power in its class boasting 27.5 horsepower at 2,300 rpm. Digging depth is 9 feet 9 inches and the arm and bucket generates 3,285 pounds...

Vermeer Mfg.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... The Vermeer CX234 weighs in at 6,725 pounds and measures 4.8-feet wide, and features 16 feet of reach from the ground, and a digging depth of 10.2 feet, bucket breakout force of 5,072 pounds. The CX234 is powered by a 32-horsepower Kubota D...

Volvo Construction Equipment.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... Volvo compact excavators offer a complete range of seven tracked excavator models with digging depths ranging from 6 feet. 9 inches to 12 feet 6 inches and operating weights from 3,164 to 11,130 pounds, combined with a variety of attachments....

John Deere.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... With maximum power in a small package, Deere's C-Series excavator line- the zero-tail-swing 75C-provides 54-net-horsepower. This machine features Deere's exclusive Powerwize II engine/hydraulic system, which senses when additional power is...

Yanmar America.(Equipment Spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2007... Two "Universal" mid size, mini excavators--the Vi045-5 and Vi055-5--have operating weights of 10,121 and 11,312 pounds respectively, canopy equipped. The stability of the new Universal series Zero Tail Swing machines with hydraulic quick...

Vermeer/McLaughlin Vacuums.(Equipment Spotlight: KEYHOLE TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2007... Vermeer/McLaughlin Vacuums' self-contained (patent pending) keyhole vacuum system is designed to nondestructively expose buried utilities located beneath concrete and asphalt surfaces and quick return the site to a usable condition. The new...

SIMCO Drilling Equipment.(Equipment Spotlight: KEYHOLE TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2007... The SIMCO 255 PTC pavement coring drill rig is a compact, all hydraulic unit designed for drilling key holes up to 18-inches in diameter. This easy to operate, self contained rig can be mounted in most 3/4 to 1 ton pickup trucks. It can also be...

Utilicor Technologies.(Equipment Spotlight: KEYHOLE TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2007... The Minicor Rotary Coring Attachment is 48-inches wide for ease of use on sidewalks or in other confined spaces where larger truck-mounted machines won't fit. The unit fits all skid-steer loaders with a rated operating capacity of 1,400 pounds...

Ritmo America.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2007... Ritmo America is introducing three new products to its line of fusion equipment, the RAM 14, RAM 28 and the RAM 414. The RAM 414 is an independent motorized butt fusion machine with a range of 4-inch IPS to 14-inch IPS with GPS capabilities....

Connectra Fusion Technologies.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2007... The Connectra 28hp is a hand-operated hydraulic butt fusion machine with a sturdy rectangular frame design that provides operators with a rigid and safe fusion platform. The machine's hydraulic system is powered by Connectra's rugged,...

Q-Tek.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2007... The updated 864 Saddle Fusion Machine features increased pipe capacity of 1 1/4 to 8 inches; tighter machining control; better fusion visibility; and allows for easier change-over of tops. It is available with two top frame options and spindle...

McElroy Mfg.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2007... The PolyPorter is a hand-operated tool used much like a dolly to aid in the lifting and moving of polyethylene pipe up to eight inches in diameter. Once pipe is in place, the PolyPorter functions as a pipe stand. Using the PolyPorter, one...

Central Plastics.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2007... Central's BS-4 Butt Fusion Machine is capable of butt fusing 1/2 inch IPS thru 4 inch IPS pipe and fittings. This compact machine is manufactured using structural aluminum castings for stability, yet is still light weight--only 34 pounds. Extra...

Footage Tools.(Equipment Spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2007... The Footage Tools' compact Butt Fusion System is designed to fuse PE and HDPE pipe up to 6 inch in diameter making it ideal for many applications. Trimming or facing the pipe is simple using the gear drive power facing tool, which is positioned...

Shifting tides: funding issues become increasing important issue for cities.(10th Annual Municipal Sewer & Water Survey)
February 1, 2007... For most city sewer and water departments across the country, 2006 was a year of uncertainty, politics (both local and federal) and a heaping dose of spending reality. Going forward into 2007, over 75 percent of the respondents to Underground...

New congressional control, new, priorities to impact underground industry.
February 1, 2007... Mostly because of upcoming rules from regulatory agencies, 2007 will be an unusually significant year in Washington for the underground construction industry. Most people would think that since the Democrats are taking control of Congress, the...

Good times bring big challenges.(2006 Pipeline/Distribution Contractors' Round Table)
February 1, 2007... In mid-November, Underground Construction and Pipeline & Gas Journal magazines hosted their annual contractors round table for the distribution and transmission underground construction markets. Industry leaders participating were: Ed Shannon,...

PLCA president's profile: Dave Stotz.(59th Annual PLCA Convention * Feb. 21-25, 2007 * Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club * Aventura, FL)
February 1, 2007... The year 2006 was busy for American pipeline contractors and especially for members of the Pipe Line Contractors Association (PLCA). Dave Stotz, outgoing president of the PLCA, predicts pipeline opportunities will continue to increase with...

Report provides insight into utility damage.
February 1, 2007... The primary cause of accidental damage to underground utility infrastructure is failure to provide notice of intent to excavate prior to beginning excavation and other ground-penetrating construction activities, says a Common Ground Alliance...

PCCA positioned for the future.
February 1, 2007... The Power & Communications Contractors Association (PCCA) and its members experienced a productive 2006 and look forward to an even better 2007, said Austin Shanfelter, president and chief executive officer of MasTec, whose term as PCCA...

NASSCO remains at forefront of rehab industry.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2007... NASSCO (the National Association of Sewer Service Companies) had an eventful year in 2006 and members are looking forward to a busy and productive 2007, says Bill Shook, who is completing his term as the association's president. NASSCO is...

Static pipebursting: in the heartland: to burst and replace the more than 20,000 lineal feet of 4-inch force sewer main, the Allen Steele Company choose the Grundoburst 800G static pipebursting system from trenchless equipment manufacturer TT Technologies, Aurora, IL.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2007... Static pipebursting continues to establish itself as a preferred method of pipe rehabilitation and replacement in the United States and North America. Literally hundreds of thousands of feet of pipe has been replaced throughout the United...

Trenchless innovation keeps it green in Takoma Park.(U-Tech: Underground Technical Information For Utility Construction & Rehabilitation)
February 1, 2007... Takoma Park, MD, lies within suburban Washington D.C., and is serviced by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC). WSSC is one of the country's 10 largest water and wastewater utilities. WSSC maintains 5,292 miles of water main and...

Overcoming pipebursting challenges--on time, under budget.(Rehabilitation TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2007... When the small Oregon town of North Plains needed to upgrade stormwater and sanitary sewer systems to accommodate growth, plans were developed to combine these improvements with a street project for the community's major thorough-fare. ...

Insituform completes first installations in Poland.(REHAB NEWS)
February 1, 2007... Insituform Sp. z.o.o., Insituform's Polish subsidiary, completed its first series of pipeline rehabilitation installations utilizing Insituform cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP). Insituform Sp. z.o.o. was formed in early 2006 and has a staff of eight...

Certified Equipment adds Texas DOT chassis inspection.(REHAB NEWS)
February 1, 2007... Certified Equipment Sales & Service announced that it is adding Texas State Department of Transportation (DOT) chassis inspections to its list of services at its Pasadena, TX, facility. The chassis inspection covers DOT requirements and applies...

Envirosight introduces SuperVision 140 video inspection crawler.(REHAB NEWS)
February 1, 2007... The SuperVision 140 video inspection crawler from Envirosight travels as far as 1,640 feet through pipelines six inches and larger, rapidly evaluating condition and identifying maintenance needs. Like other Envirosight crawlers, the new...

Rehab trailer makes manhole restoration more productive.(First Look)
February 1, 2007... In the United States, an unknown number of sewer system manholes are badly in need of rehabilitation. Corrosion damage to manhole structures is responsible for a significant amount of sewer systems' inflow and infiltration problems in the...

Godwin Pumps.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... John Michael Paz, President of Godwin Pumps, was selected recently as Executive of the Year by NJ Biz. Chosen by a panel of New Jersey business leaders, Paz accepted his award at the NJ Biz Business of the Year 2006 Awards ceremony in December...

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... The Texas Council of Engineering Companies is awarding its Gold Medal Award for Special Projects to the planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. The award recognizes the firm's work on the Greenspoint...

Modern Machinery.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... Modern Machinery, the Komatsu distributor, opened a new Komatsu Regional Parts Depot in Portland, OR. The new Depot stocks over 7,500 Komatsu parts, which will be available by 7:00 a.m. the following day, Tuesday through Saturday, at the local...

Stone Construction Equipment.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... Stone Construction Equipment announced two new appointments: Jeffrey Gambrill as vice president of Marketing and Sales, and Steve Miller to the newly created position of director of Strategic Sourcing and Logistics. Gambrill has more than...

Trimble.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... Trimble has acquired privately-held XYZ Solutions Inc., of Alpharetta, GA, in an all-cash transaction. XYZ Solutions provides real-time, interactive 3D intelligence software to manage the spatial aspects of a construction project. The software...

Doosan Infracore America.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... Doosan Infracore America (DIA) has appointed John M. Van@ as president and COO of their North American Construction Equipment Division. Vandy, an industry veteran with 30 years experience, will lead the company's initiative to establish global...

Fibrwrap Construction.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... Fibrwrap Construction has relocated its headquarter office and warehouse to 4255 East Airport Dr., Ontario, CA 91761; ph: (909) 390-4363; fx: (909) 390-7030; e-mail: info@fibrwrapconstruction.com; Web: www.fibrwrapconstruction.com.

American Water Enterprises.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... American Water, the largest water services provider in North America, announced the appointment of Mark Strauss as president of American Water Enterprises (AWE) Group. AWE was formed in January 2005, and it brings together American Water's...

MasTec appoints new president/CEO.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... MasTec Inc.'s board of directors has named Jose Ramon Mas, the company's vice chairman and executive vice president of Corporate Development, to the role of president and CEO at the end of Austin Shanfelter's current contract, which runs...

New Holland Construction.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... New Holland Construction has named Terry Sheehan vice president, North America. Sheehan is responsible for leading sales and marketing operations for the New Holland Construction brand. He reports directly to Franco Fenoglio, who was appointed...

Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... One of California's leading engineering and environmental sciences firm, Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers, recently expanded to Portland by acquiring SJO Consulting Engineers Inc. This brings the total Winzler & Kelly offices to 10...

Underground Tools Inc.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... Underground Tools Inc. has relocated to a new 30,000-square-foot facility in Lino Lakes, MN. Offering more office, warehouse and manufacturing space, the facility will better serve customers worldwide with increased warehousing ability and...

Aries Industries purchases Sewer Depot of Canada.(Business: THE LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS)
February 1, 2007... Aries Industries Inc., a worldwide manufacturer of pipeline inspection, grout rehabilitation and cutting systems for the water, sewer and natural gas industries, has completed the purchase of Sewer Depot Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada....

Multiquip.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... Multiquip's three new MTX-Series rammers incorporate an exclusive anti-vibration system (AVS) which significantly cuts vibration to the user for greater productivity on the job site while reducing the risk of injury caused by operator fatigue....

The small contractor's new best friend Ditch Witch 150R/T/B locating system.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... The Charles Machine Works, manufacturer of Ditch Witch underground construction equipment, has introduced a compact electronic locating device designed to make the small contractor's job safer and easier. The Ditch Witch 150R/T/B is an...

TT Technologies.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... Burst and replace water, sewer and other pipes with the Grundoburst static pipebursting system from TT Technologies. Pulled by a hydraulic bursting unit, the cutter head's special cutting wheels split the host pipe. An attached expander spreads...

Correction.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)(Correction notice)
February 1, 2007... In Underground Construction's December 2006 issue, pg. 72, the photographs for Thompson Pump & Manufacturing and Rain for Rent were incorrect. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Thompson Pump & Mfg.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... Thompson's JSC Series Solids Handling ENVIROPRIME pump is ideal for municipal, industrial and mining applications. With its heavy-duty cast-iron construction and ability to dry-prime and re-prime automatically, this model is ideal for sewage...

Rain for Rent.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... Reduce bypass pumping and dewatering operational and maintenance costs with Rain for Rent's new eight-inch, DV-200c pump. Superior fuel efficiency, increased hydraulic efficiencies up to 81 percent, solids handling to 3.375 inches, and great...

Kawasaki.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... Kawasaki loaders feature Cummins diesel engines offering 96-720 flywheel horsepower, 1.8-13 cu. yd. bucket capacities. The new ZV-2 wheel loaders feature upgrades that allow the operator to customize the wheel loader performance to the...

Tinker & Rasor.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... The Model APS high voltage holiday detector with regulated voltage has a range of 800 volts to 35,000 volts, giving complete coverage for coating specifications. The instrument has been ergonomically designed with an angled handle and an open...

Capital Safety.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... DBI-SALA introduces the new Rescue Davit System, a rescue and retrieval system ideal for confined spaces. The lightweight and portable Rescue Davit System consists of two pieces, a base and a winch/davit arm, each weighing only 38 pounds. In...

Selectable joystick controls now available on Bobcat loaders.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... With selectable joystick controls (SJC) now available on Bobcat $130 and T140 loaders, operators can have drive and hydraulic controls at their hands and receive the advantages of having speed and horsepower management. SJC is already available...

Universal Valve.(New Products: THE LATEST PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENTS)
February 1, 2007... The Universal Sump Cover Replacement System is designed to replace fiberglass and polyethylene covers that leak. These units are installed in less than 10 minutes with field adjustable clamps. The rugged steel ring and cover and double seal...

Vacmasters.(Rehab Products)
February 1, 2007... The VACMASTERS SYSTEM 1000 is a trailer or truck-mounted system that also has water on board. With the SYSTEM 1000, you can dig effectively in any kind of soil, using air 95 percent of the time. A John Deere diesel engine drives all systems:...