Underground Construction articles from February 2009

Underground Construction archives from February 2009

Stimulus complexities.(EDITOR'S LOG)
February 1, 2009... It's hard to believe in the future when every day you are told that the future is bleak. At least that's the story we're being bombarded with by the national media. But the recent strength of the annual Underground Construction Technology...

Palomar Gas seeks FERC approval for Oregon pipeline.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2009... Palomar Gas Transmission LLC, a joint venture of TransCanada Corp. and Northwest Natural Gas Co. filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a certificate to build and operate a natural gas transmission pipeline in...

GTI awarded contracts for industrial projects.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2009... Gas Technology Institute (GTI) has recently received notification of awards totaling nearly $7.7 million for six new projects aimed at improving industrial energy efficiency, productivity and competitiveness. The awards represent collaborative...

Birmingham mayor arrested.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2009... The FBI on Dec. 1, 2008, arrested the mayor of Birmingham, AL, on federal charges including conspiracy, bribery, fraud, money laundering and filing false income tax returns. Larry Langford is named in an indictment that alleges criminal...

GTI, CrystaTech to develop clean energy technology.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2009... Gas Technology Institute (GTI) and Crysta Tech have executed a five-year agreement for the development of several new clean energy technologies at GTI's 18-acre R&D facility in Des Plaines, IL. Under the terms of the agreement, GTI and...

Global demand for plastic pipe to rise.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
February 1, 2009... Worldwide demand for plastic pipe is forecast to increase 4.6 percent annually through 2012 to 8.2 billion meters, or 18.2 million metric tons. Gains will be based on continued strong prospects in developing nations, particularly in China. In...

Report finds utility damages down nationwide.(NEWSline)(Report)
February 1, 2009... The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) announced findings from its fourth annual Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report, which calculated approximately 256,000 underground utility damages for 2007, a figure significantly less than the...

NEB approves BC extension project.(NEWSline)
February 1, 2009... The National Energy Board (NEB) approved an application from Westcoast Energy Inc., carrying on business as Spectra Energy Transmission, (Westcoast) to construct the South Peace Pipeline project. The proposed pipeline is a 60-mile extension...

U.S. Supreme Court wades into water war.(NEWSline)
February 1, 2009... The water war between North Carolina and South Carolina may soon go before the nation's highest court. The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if Duke Energy Corp. can continue to intervene in a lawsuit between the states. The court is also...

In memoriam.(NEWSline)(Obituary)
February 1, 2009... Paul M. Henkels, chairman of Henkels & McCoy Inc., an engineering and construction firm in Blue Bell, PA, died at his home Jan. 8. Henkels has been the inspirational leader of Henkels & McCoy for more than 60 years. His commitment to...

Last minute Bush rule on endangered species could speed gas project applications.(WASHINGTON watch)
February 1, 2009... A last-minute final rule from the Bush administration limits the ability of federal wildlife officials and environmentalists to throw a monkey wrench into an application for construction of new gas transmission lines and LNG facilities. ...

PHMSA clears widespread use of PA-11 pipe.(WASHINGTON watch)
February 1, 2009... The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) says pipelines can use new Polyamide-11 (PA-11) thermoplastic pipe at higher operating pressures than currently allowed starting on Jan. 25, 2009, and without applying for...

Tariffs ordered on Chinese line pipe.(WASHINGTON watch)
February 1, 2009... At the end of December, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) concluded that Chinese line pipe coming into the U.S. is being sold at less than fair market value, and that U.S. pipe manufacturers are, or will be, materially injured as a...

Allmand Bros.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TLB-6235 features a full-time mechanical four-wheel drive system, offering efficient functionality through a hydrostatic transmission. Powered by a 35-hp, liquid-cooled Isuzu diesel engine, the TLB-6235 is driven...

John Deere.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new PowerTech E 6068 Tier 3 engine has been added to the 710J Backhoe, improving both emissions compliance and power. The 710J provides up to 22 feet, 4 inches when extended and features net horsepower of 126 hp....

Kubota Tractor.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The power utility M59 tractor with 59-hp TLB is designed to tackle any task. The M59 boasts four-wheel drive for power and stability, an integrated main frame and a heavy-duty rear axle for extended life and smooth...

New Holland Construction.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The B95B and B95BTC Loader Backhoes feature a sloped, flip-up hood for easier engine access and increased visibility and a curved boom design for additional clearance when transporting. The curved boom provides lower...

Terex Construction Americas.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Terex TX870B Tractor Loader Backhoe weighs in at 16,986 pounds, and offers a maximum digging depth of 20 feet 4 inches. This machine comes standard with a dipper, suspension seat, 1.32 cubic yard loader bucket...

Caterpillar.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 450E Backhoe Loader is in the 17-foot dig depth class, has 124 net hp and a backhoe digging depth of 17 feet 3 inches when equipped with a standard stick. The extendible stick pushes the 450E digging depth to 21...

Case.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 580 Super M+ provides optimum performance and operator comfort in rough operating conditions or when high flotation is required. This 90-hp machine features a large capacity 93-inch loader bucket and has a loader...

The Charles machine works.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: BACKHOE LOADERS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ditch Witch has expanded its compact utility equipment offering with its XT1600 excavator-tool carrier. The efficient Ditch Witch XT1600 excavator-tool carrier is designed to perform the work of three machines: a...

John Deere.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The John Deere 17D Compact Excavator boasts adjustable-width tracks and a backfill blade with foldable end sections. When the tracks are retracted and the blades' end sections are folded, the machine fits through a...

Bobcat company.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Bobcat 418 excavator has an operating weight of 2,593 pounds and a dig depth of 6 feet. The 418 excavator with zero tail swing with extended tracks eliminates tail overhang allowing the operator to optimize spoil...

Case.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The CX17B Compact Excavator has hydraulic retractable tracks that allow the machine to pass through a 39-inch opening. It delivers 15.15 net hp, swing speed is 0-8.6 rpm, and bucket force is 3,417 pounds. Arm force...

Terex Construction Americas.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed for trenching and excavating in space-restrictive applications, the zero-tail swing Terex TC125 Compact Crawler Excavator achieves maneuverability on congested job sites and works in parallel-to-wall...

Caterpillar.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2009... The 302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavator gets a net 24.9 hp and operating weight is 6,283 pounds when equipped with a cab and 6,052 pounds with a canopy. The 302.5C retains the variable displacement hydraulic pump, which eliminates stalling and...

Kobelco America.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An optional angle blade is available on Kobelco's compact excavator models 30SR, 35SR and 50SR. These fuel efficient, Tier IV diesel engines and provide the maneuverability and precision needed to productively...

Hitachi.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Hitachi ZX60USB-3 is an ultra-short excavator with a swing boom and backfill blade. The independent swing boom moves 80 degrees to the left and 60 degrees to the right; the boom offset is 33.5 inches to the right...

Mustang.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: MINI EXCAVATORS)
February 1, 2009... The model 2803ZT zero-tail-swing design offers a longer undercarriage, a sturdy track width and optional counterweight, creating an even more stable machine. The spacious cab is low in height, making low-clearance entries a snap for operators....

Footage Tools.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Footage Tools' compact Butt Fusion System is ideal for most fusion operations. Trimming or facing the pipe is easy using the gear drive power facing tool, which is positioned between the pipe clamps using the guide...

Central Plastics.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BS-4 Butt Fusion Machine is capable of butt fusing 1/2- thru 4-inch IPS pipe and fittings. This compact machine is manufactured using structural aluminum castings for stability, yet weights only 34 pounds. Extra...

Ritmo America.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The RAM 28 is an electro-hydraulic butt fusion machine with fusion capabilities ranging from 2-inch IPS to 8-inch DIPS pipe sizes. The machine is designed for in-field fusion of HDPE pipe and fittings and other...

Connectra Fusion Technologies.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2009... 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,...

McElroy Mfg.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: PIPE & JOINT FUSION EQUIPMENT)
February 1, 2009... The new DynaMc 28 HP (Hand Pump) Two-Jaw machine provides the power and pressure required to butt fuse pipes sized 2-inch IPS to 8-inch DIPS with a hand-powered pump. The double-action hand-pump paired with high-velocity cylinders create faster...

Utilicor Technologies.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: KEYHOLE TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UTILICOR Technologies is the exclusive manufacture and distributor of the field-proven pavement coring and reinstatement system which combines purpose built keyhole coring equipment with Utilibond, a proprietary...

Footage Tools.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: KEYHOLE TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The C200 Remote PE pipe squeeze off tool is designed to squeeze off 1/2- to 2-inch PE pipe. The C200 is used to squeeze off gas lines in emergency situations, such as a rupture or leak. This tool is constructed of...

SIMCO Drilling Equipment.(EQUIPMENT spotlight: KEYHOLE TECHNOLOGY)
February 1, 2009... 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 pick up trucks. It can also...

Year of hope & caution: recession causes budget concerns while stimulus stirs excitement, potential windfalls.(Underground Construction's 12th Annual Municipal Survey)
February 1, 2009... Considering the state of the economy, results from Underground Construction's 12th Annual Municipal Survey reflected surprising optimism among city personnel across the United States. Understandably nervous and cautious about 2009, municipal...

Increased sewer/water funding headlines many changes in Washington: economic stimulus, trust fund, environment & unions highlight many new directions of Obama administration.
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sewer and drinking water funding has been a back burner issue in Washington for the past decade, as local infrastructure needs have come to a boil. But the economic stimulus package Congress will pass very early in...

DCA members 'cautiously optimistic' about 2009.
February 1, 2009... Distribution Contractors Association 48th Annual Convention Feb. 22-27 Maui, HI Despite a troubled economy that is causing problems in many segments of construction, 2008 ended strong for most members of the Distribution...

Demand, maintenance to keep gas distribution market stable in '09.(Annual Survey & Report)
February 1, 2009... The United States saw an increase in total natural gas consumption in 2007, the first since 2004. According to the Energy Information Administration, consumption increased by 6.2 percent in 2007 to 23 Tcf, compared with 21.7 Tcf in 2006. The...

GTI program aims to pre-empt worker shortage.(workforce CRISIS)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In Underground Construction's ongoing series on the labor crisis facing many segments of the construction industry, every article has emphasized the importance of education and training. To effectively perform their...

PCCA enjoys strong, productive year.
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The year 2008 represented significant accomplishments for the Power and Communications Contractors Association (PCCA) and its members, reports association president Ron Tagliapietra, senior vice president at Michels...

Michels completes largest on-shore wind turbine: remember when Dorothy arrived in OZ and said she had a feeling she wasn't in Kansas anymore? Drop Dorothy, today, just eight miles south of Concordia, in central Kansas and she may say the same thing.
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The recently completed Meridian Way Wind Farm sits at 1,650 feet of elevation in Cloud County and has 67 Vestas V90 3.0MW turbines--the largest on-shore wind turbine currently installed in the United States. ...

NTA wraps up successful 2008; plans for future.
February 1, 2009... Following the Northeast Trenchless Association's (NTA) fifth annual meeting, immediate past president Bruce Hubbard reflected on the association's accomplishments in 2008 and outlined goals for 2009. New England is an area where soil...

Active time for APCA.
February 1, 2009... American Pipeline Contractors Association Annual Convention, March 4-8, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) closed 2008...

United Rentals names new CFO.(Rental Market UPDATE)
February 1, 2009... United Rentals named William Plummer as chief financial officer, replacing Martin Welch. Plummer most recently served as chief financial officer for Dow Jones & Co. Prior to his stint with Dow Jones, Plummer was vice president and...

The Rental Show.(Rental Market UPDATE)
February 1, 2009... The Rental Show is being held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, March 2-5, 2009. Business essentials of the show will include: new products from 650 exhibitors in event/party, light construction/general tool and heavy...

Call for aid.(Rental Market UPDATE)
February 1, 2009... In a joint effort, the American Rental Association (ARA), Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the North American Equipment Dealers Association are urging for action from the U.S. Senate and...

Rental Hall of Fame inductees announced.(Rental Market UPDATE)
February 1, 2009... The American Rental Association has announced the newest inductees for the Rental Hall of Fame. The late Thomas "Mitch" Hoxie, Bradley Jacobs and the late Hal Plugge Jr. will be formally inducted during a ceremony at The Rental Show in Atlanta...

Sunbelt posts solid profit.(Rental Market UPDATE)
February 1, 2009... Sunbelt Rentals, owned by U.K.-based Ashtead plc, posted a 7 percent increase in fiscal first-half profit. While construction is slowing in Ashtead's markets, company officials expressed hope that increased spending for public sector...

Volvo Rents expands into Eloy, AZ.(Rental Market UPDATE)
February 1, 2009... Local owners Jeff Bleecker and Lance Evic of Arizona Equipment Rental 1, LLC, announce the opening of their fourth construction equipment rental store. The Volvo Rents--Eloy serves the Pinal County, AZ, market and is located at 222 S. Sunshine...

New software sheds light on rehab method selection.(Rehabilitation Technology)
February 1, 2009... Software to assist engineers evaluate the numerous trenchless rehabilitation methods for underground sanitary storm sewer infrastructure is now available from NASSCO (the National Association of Sewer Service Companies). Employing its...

Jim Adams joins Envirosight.(Rehab NEWS)
February 1, 2009... Jim Adams has joined Envirosight, specialists in video pipeline inspection, as Operations/Service Manager. Adams will assist Envirosight's sales partners in becoming authorized Envirosight service centers, thereby expanding the company's...

Insituform awarded contract, appoints vice president.(Rehab NEWS)
February 1, 2009... Insituform Technologies, through its Canadian subsidiary Insituform Technologies Limited, has been awarded a $4.4 million contract from the city of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. Insituform will use its PuraGuard technology, a close-fit...

Perma-Liner Industries names new managers.(Rehab NEWS)
February 1, 2009... Cole Perkins has been named the Southeast Business Development Manager for Perma-Liner Industries. He graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Industrial Distribution and Logistics with a minor in Business. Perkins worked at...

LMK Enterprises unveils new website.(Rehab NEWS)(Website overview)
February 1, 2009... LMK Enterprises Inc. unveiled its new website, Performanceliner. com, designed to further educate those who are interested in utilizing, specifying or learning more about technologies available in the trenchless industry. ...

Arizona State University.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... After spending a few years working for a utility contractor and five years in the engineering consulting industry as a Trenchless Specialist, Dr. Jason Lueke is joining the Del E. Webb School of Construction at Arizona State University as an...

Volvo CE.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... Volvo Construction Equipment-owned dealer, Mathews Machinery, Lakeside, CA, has merged its business operations with Volvo CE's company-owned dealership Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) in California to increase the effectiveness...

Pipeline Inspection Company.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pig Tracking Brochure from Pipeline Inspection Company describes the company's complete line of SPY pig tracking products for mainline transmission, gathering lines, subsea, municipal gas, water and wastewater...

Associated General Contractors of America.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... According to new employment and business forecast figures released by the Associated Gcneral Contractors of America, an estimated two-thirds of the nation's non-residential construction companies plan to cut payroll. The layoffs will result in...

Baroid Industrial Drilling Products.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tom Tibor has been promoted to senior account manager for Baroid Industrial Drilling Products. Tibor, responsible for major account management in sales and training, will continue to work with customers and...

ISCO Acquires Waterworks Supply Co.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ISCO Industries, the nation's largest distributor and supplier of high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping products, has announced the acquisition of Wright Water & Waste based in Solon, OH. Wright Water & Waste...

North American Composites.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... Dean Talip has joined Interplastic Corporation's North American Composites Division as a Reinforcements Product Manager. Talip will be responsible for managing the company's reinforcement business. Talip has more than 12 years of sales and...

Honeywell.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... Honeywell's new leasing program is available for Honeywell's Analytics Portable gas detection business customers. The program, which will be available through Honeywell Analytics distributors and funded by Honeywell Global Finance LLC (HGF),...

Paggioli promoted to HOBAS vp.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOBAS Pipe USA has promoted Kimberly Paggioli, P.E., to the position of vice president of Marketing and Quality Assurance. Paggioli received her undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of...

GZA GeoEnvironmental, NHSC Inc.(BUSINESS)
February 1, 2009... GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc., a leading environmental and geotechnical consulting firm, has announced that Newmarket, NH-based NHSC Inc. has joined the GZA team. NHSC brings experienced professional scientists to GZA with skills in land resource...

GeoEngineers.(BUSINESS)
February 1, 2009... GeoEngineers' Springfield office has announced that Justin Brown, RG, has joined the company as a geologist; Jennie Hart has joined as a marketing specialist; Robert Hotz took the position of geotechnical engineer; and Thomas Talley will be a...

Super Products' president retires; Wurster named successor.(BUSINESS)
February 1, 2009... The president and CEO of Super Products, Jim Wurster, retired from the company effective Dec. 31, 2008, and Mike Vanden Heuvel has assumed the role. Wurster began his career at Super Products in 1976 when he joined the company as a project...

Willbros Group.(BUSINESS)
February 1, 2009... The board of directors at Willbros Group has agreed to reorganize the company by changing its corporate domicile from Panama to Delaware and to complete other internal restructuring transactions. The move is part of a proposed...

SAK construction.(BUSINESS: Latest Industry News)
February 1, 2009... S. Casey Smith, Gordon Marshall, and Joseph Huffman have joined the management team at SAK Construction LLC, a national pipeline rehabilitation and tunneling industries contractor headquartered in the St. Louis area. SAK serves a variety of...

Railhead underground products.(NEW products: Latest Product Developments)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Direct Bore I from Railhead is designed for big drills. The 9 inch and 13 inch sizes feature a large steering shoe that allows for fast corrections. Features include replaceable teeth and carbide in the water...

Pelsue.(NEW products: Latest Product Developments)
February 1, 2009... The Pelsue LifeGuard Rescue and Retrieval system is lightweight and more easily deployed or stored than a traditional tripod. The system is man-rated based on a proof-load of 5,000 pounds, and weighs less than 75 pounds. This lightweight system...

Leica Geosystems.(NEW products: Latest Product Developments)
February 1, 2009... With the new "Total GPS" and "Dual GPS" capabilities, RedLine improves workflow on the construction site. The power of Total Station and GNSS technologies eliminates interruptions due to obstacles and offers a range of accuracies for every task...

Vactor manufacturing.(NEW products)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Vactor HydroSurge high performance cleaning nozzle for public utilities and professional contractors handles a variety of large pipe cleaning and maintenance applications. Featuring an adjustable nozzle plate and...

McElroy unveils latest productivity tool.(NEW products)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] McElroy Manufacturing Inc. recently introduced Low Profile Rollers, a new productivity enhancing option for high-density polyethylene pipe jobsites. The rollers are easy to transport and best suited for 4- to 20-inch...

McLaughlin.(NEW products)
February 1, 2009... The McLaughlin M-4500 series hydraulic boring attachments are cable of producing tunnels up to 4.5 inches in diameter using the dry compaction or slurry boring method of drilling. Speeds of 8 feet per minute and distances of 200 feet are...

Case CE.(NEW products)
February 1, 2009... The extended reach (XR) loader linkage configuration is now available on all Case full-sized wheel loader models 521E through 1221E. For applications requiring higher dump clearance, the optional XR loader linkage configuration delivers...

Rain for Rent.(NEW products)
February 1, 2009... The portable Radar Liquid Level Gauge continuously measures liquid levels with a non-intrusive 26 GHz radar signal. Monitoring, measuring and controlling liquid levels in portable or fixed tanks are easy with the portable radar gauge. Level...

Volvo.(NEW products)
February 1, 2009... The new Volvo L45F and Volvo L50F wheel loaders feature the patented Torque Parallel (TP) loader linkage, separate working hydraulic pumps for maximum power, 100 percent axle differential locks, the Volvo Care Cab, and long service intervals....

Terex launches dedicated compact equipment line.(NEW products)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Terex Construction introduces a dedicated compact equipment line, distributed throughout North America. The compact equipment line includes both Terex-branded compact track loaders, featuring the ASV patented...

Toro.(NEW products)
February 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The narrow and wide track TX 427 models are the latest additions to Toro's Dingo compact utility loader family. Both loaders feature a 27-hp Kohler engine that delivers added torque for increased pulling and digging...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
February 1, 2009... 2009 Feb, 17-19 CGA Excavation Safety Conference & Expo Caribe Royale Orlando, FL Contact: Infrastructure Resources PH: (866) 279-7755 Web: cgaconference.com Feb. 22-27 Distribution Contractors Association...