Midwest Contractor articles from July 2006

Midwest Contractor archives from July 2006

Sellers Equipment, Inc. Expands.
July 10, 2006... Staff Sellers Equipment, Inc. recently expanded, opening a new branch location to serve the Kansas City Metro area at 15325 South Keeler Street in Olathe, Kan. In business since 1947, Sellers Equipment is a state-wide dealer of...

Murphy Tractor Opens New Store.
July 10, 2006... Staff Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company, Inc., one of John Deere's largest North American construction equipment dealer organizations, has moved its Springfield-area branch to Republic, Mo. The new 25,000-square-foot facility is...

Allied Honors Van Keppel.(Allied Construction Products Inc. )(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff Allied Construction Products, LLC recently honored the G.W. Van Keppel Company of Kansas City, Kan., as one of its Top 10 Distributors for 2005. Allied offers a complete line of backhoe/excavator, skid-steer and mini-excavator...

Meehan Joins Breaker Technology.
July 10, 2006... Staff Breaker Technology (BTI) recently named Michael Meehan regional sales manager for the Midwest, representing rockbreaker systems, hydraulic breakers, compactors, and the complete line of demolition attachments. Meehan has more...

Hargis Joins Negwer.
July 10, 2006... Staff Negwer Materials Inc., of St. Louis, has added Rich Hargis as operations manager to oversee the company's safety program, inventory flow and distribution, equipment and facilities. Hargis has approximately 20 years of experience...

AEM Offers New Safety Manual.(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has made available a new 48-page safety manual for contractors who own, rent, operate, and maintain scrap and material handlers. Information in the manual is suitable for all...

Kobelco Builds 20,000th Excavator.
July 10, 2006... Staff Kobelco Construction Machinery America recently reached a milestone as the 20,000th excavator, a Model SK210LC, was manufactured in the company's Calhoun, Ga., facility. Opened in 1979, Kobelco's Calhoun facility currently...

Case Approves B5.
July 10, 2006... Staff In response to rising fuel prices, future fuel supply concerns and its customers' owning/operating costs, Case Construction Equipment has become the first construction equipment manufacturer to approve the use of B5 blends (5-percent...

McNeilus/RS Solutions Team Up.(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff McNeilus has announced a strategic relationship with RS Solutions, LLC to assist in the development, support and marketing of the ReadySlump control system. ReadySlump patented technology is the first truck-mounted control...

Who Has The Keys?
July 10, 2006... By David Jankiewicz and Dan Shive, LeasePlan USA Emphasize Driver Safety To Protect Company, Employees Safety in the workplace has emerged as one of the top issues facing business executives today, particularly those in the construction...

Fort Leavenworth Project Begins.
July 10, 2006... Staff Clark Construction Group, LLC recently broke ground on the first of a seven-phase project to revitalize housing at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas for the U.S. Army. The project includes demolition of 703 houses, renovations on 588...

Iowa's FY2007 Program Approved.
July 10, 2006... Staff On June 13, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved the Iowa Department of Transportation's (IDOT) $374-million FY2007 Highway Program, postponing planned projects for a second consecutive year. Twenty-four projects,...

Gubbels Joins Younglove.
July 10, 2006... Staff Younglove Construction, L.L.C. is pleased to announce the addition of Kenny G. Gubbels to its project management staff. Gubbels is a native of Laurel, Neb., and received his Associates of Science degree from Northeast Community...

TRIP Releases Missouri Report.
July 10, 2006... Staff A report released in mid-June by The Road Information Program (TRIP) examines the current conditions, benefits and future needs of Missouri's interstates. "Saving Lives, Time and Money: A report on the condition, impact, use and...

Alizadeh Elected To ASFE Post.
July 10, 2006... Staff Ed Alizadeh, president and CEO of Geotechnology, Inc., was elected to secretary treasurer of ASFE/The Best People on Earth, a not-for-profit trade association of member firms that specialize in earth engineering and related applied...

OSHA Recognizes Elliott Equipment.
July 10, 2006... Staff Omaha-based Elliott Equipment Company has been recognized by OSHA as a SHARP Safe Workplace. The Company also was recently selected by the National Safety Council to receive its Award of Merit as a safe workplace. Elliott is one...

Welding Gun Program.
July 10, 2006... Staff Bernard[R] is providing a QT-Gun and samples of Centerfire(TM) consumables with purchases of most industrial wire feeder products and bundled MIG welding systems from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. and Bernard's "Choose Your Weapon" Gun...

Crawler Dozers.
July 10, 2006... Staff Komatsu's series of D65 crawler dozers, developed for heavy dozing and grading applications, features Komatsu SAA6D114E-5 turbo-charged, after-cooled diesel engine with maximum net output of 205 horsepower, EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage 3A...

Dry-Prime Pump.(Thomson Industries Inc.'s )(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff With a high-efficiency impeller design, Thompson's 4-inch pump delivers flows up to 1,450 gpm, heads up to 150 feet and handles solids up to 3 inches. The unit utilizes a three-cylinder diesel engine, is constructed with a modular...

Dust Control.
July 10, 2006... Staff Midwest Industrial Supply Inc.'s patent-pending and environmentally safe EK-35[R] dust control product manages fugitive dust and stabilizes soil by weighing down dust particles, binding them together into a re-workable, cohesive...

Excavator Rippers.
July 10, 2006... Staff FLECO Excavator Rippers, made of AR400 steel and supported with dual gussets, feature a single replaceable tooth for clawing through frozen ground, soft rock, paved areas, and compacted soils. By concentrating excavator crowd and...

Excavator Thumbs.
July 10, 2006... Staff HDT24 universal excavator thumb from AIM Attachments features an AR400 steel structure built for tight fit on any bucket. Measuring 24 inches wide and 53 inches long, they are designed to fit 35,000-pound to 40,000-pound machines,...

Spreader Bar.
July 10, 2006... Staff Patent-pending Sunshine Super-bar(TM) meets all Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Adjustable trolleys (trunnion) system and rig spacing can be changed in less than four...

Milling Machines.
July 10, 2006... Staff Roadtec milling machines cover milling equipment needs from 500 horsepower to 950 horsepower and from half-lane to full-lane milling width, ranging from 2 feet to 13 feet 6 inches with maximum cutting depth of 14 inches. Offered in...

Laser Receivers.
July 10, 2006... Staff Topcon Positioning Systems' battery-operated integrated laser receiver has green and red LEDs (light emitting diode) for on/off grade indication. LS-B10 series provides cost-effective solutions for grade control on small machines...

Horizontal Boring Attachment.(McLaughlin Manufacturing Co.'s )(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff McLaughlin's Horizontal Boring Attachment easily attaches to a mini skid-steer loader, using a "quick-attach" system. Durable heavy-duty motor produces 100 rpm at 9 gpm. The attachment produces clean, compacted cavities from 1-1/4...

Crawler Dozer.
July 10, 2006... Staff 950J Crawler Dozer from John Deere features improvements including new 10.5-liter in-line six-cylinder engine that provides electronic fuel management, 247-net horsepower and 6 percent more torque than its previous engine; 050C-sized...

Rolling Work Bench.
July 10, 2006... Staff Available in six models, Storage-master[R] HD heavy-duty rolling work benches feature patented Knaack[R] Watchman[R] IV single-lock deadbolt system with recessed lock housing. Worktop and cabinet bottom are made of 7-gauge steel,...

Motor Graders.(Terex Trailer Corp.)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff Terex has added TG110, TG150, TG190, and TG210 to its line of earthmoving equipment. Features include compact design, blade geometry allowing 90-degree positioning on either side of machine, 30-degree articulating frame, and...

Rotary Hammer.(Dewalt Inc.)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff DeWalt's heavy-duty 36V SDS rotary hammer DC232KL provides contractors with a lightweight, cordless rotary hammer. Built with patent-pending SHOCKS Active Vibration Control(TM) system that reduces vibration and increases comfort, the...

Excavators and Wheel Loaders.
July 10, 2006... Staff Doosan Infracore America has added four excavators to its DX Series and two wheel loaders to its DL Series. Models feature newly designed electronic package allowing communication between engine and hydraulics. Other features...

Compact Utility Loaders.
July 10, 2006... Staff Offering more flow from the high-flow pump, updated Dingo 323 is a compact power plant producing 10.8 gallons per minute at flow of 3,250 psi of hydraulic pressure. Toro's 4-Paw(TM) independent four-wheel drive system directs...

Scarifiers.
July 10, 2006... Staff A centrally located drum makes the 300-pound Kut-Rite KR-10 scarifier strong and sturdy with less vibration. Powered by 9-horsepower Honda gasoline engine, a 10-inch cutting width covers 450 to 600 square feet per hour at depth of...

Grade Laser.
July 10, 2006... Staff AGL's GradoPlane 10 -- a universal laser with four rotation modes, including level for placing concrete/leveling footings, vertical for layout/plumb transfer, single slope for site preparation/drain lines, and dual slope for compound...

Iowa Speedway Nears Green Flag.
July 10, 2006... By Curt Grandia Method, Angles Provide Challenges In Paving The 7/8-Mile Asphalt Oval A little more than two months from now, the new $70-million Iowa Speedway will host its inaugural competitive racing event, the Sept. 15 USAR...

Rented Pumps Used In 'Water Rescue'.
July 10, 2006... By Curt Grandia Lee Mathews Equipment Provides Solution To Springfield's Urgent Supply Problem Courtesy of Lee Mathews Equipment, Inc. With locations in Kansas City, St. Louis and Wichita, Lee Mathews Equipment, Inc. generally...

Theft Deterrent System.
July 10, 2006... Staff Available for many Hilti tools, electronic Hilti TPS Theft Protection System consists of company card, activation key and electronic module inside the tool. Company-specific theft protection code is set initially in each tool using...

Barricade System.(Plastic Safety Systems Inc.'s)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff F&AFrame(TM) Type I and II Barricade System, from Plastic Safety Systems Inc., accepts Type A and Type C warning lights and features molded heavy-gauge foot, stacking feature and molded ridge for added strength. With special handle...

Eyewash Station.
July 10, 2006... Staff Safe Stream 7-gallon Eyewash Station is a portable, self-contained eyewash station featuring a 15-minute flow with one-step activation. Wall-mounted with simple installation and maintenance friendly, the unit has a consistent flow...

Security Camera.
July 10, 2006... Staff Bosch Security Systems has extended its AutoDome camera optical zoom range to 26x while enhancing light sensitivity and picture quality. Features include day/night camera providing superb video and 12x digital zoom giving total zoom...

Safety Clothing.
July 10, 2006... Staff Visibly Safe uses ANSI-107 compliant fabric (fluorescent yellow or orange) for increased daytime visibility and reflective tape for nighttime conspicuousness. Clothing for all seasons includes vests, shorts, jackets, pants, shirts,...

Welding Helmets.
July 10, 2006... Staff Miller Electric Mfg. Company introduces two auto-darkening welding helmets with attitudes: The Joker and Camouflage. Both helmets are lightweight, comfortable and offer light-state clarity and long battery life of 3,000 hours on MIG...

Radio Remote Control.
July 10, 2006... Staff Stellar Industries offers radio remote control on its telescopic mechanic service cranes with 5,000 pounds capacity and larger. Variable speed, multi-functional radio remote allows operator to locate the best location to see the load...

Collapsible Guardrail.(BlueWater Safety )(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff As part of the BlueWater Safety Rail 2000 Guardrail System, StealthRail folds down onto roof surfaces by removing the detent pin that is attached to each pivot assembly. Finished with UV yellow powder coat, additional colors and...

Work Gear.
July 10, 2006... Staff Increased exposure to heat and traffic congestion associated with summer projects means workers need greater protection and comfort from their work gear. Ergodyne introduces three new products to help workers stay cool and safe:...

Traffic Detector.
July 10, 2006... Staff IQ Access detector from Quixote Traffic Combination offers a solution for parking and access control. Features include continuous loop monitoring, automatic sensitivity boost, programmable extend and delay timing options,...

Traffic Sign Support.
July 10, 2006... Staff Research and field experience have demonstrated that vehicles often leave roadway and impact structures at high angles of incident. Supporting traffic signs, Transpo's Break-Safe[R] system's symmetrical coupling design allows system...

Safety Glasses.
July 10, 2006... Staff 6000 Sting safety spectacles from H.L. Bouton Company Inc. offers wraparound dual lens design, soft anti-slip nose piece, nylon frame with swept design features, reinforced temple barrel, and artic blue lens that softens glare....

Remote Control System.
July 10, 2006... Staff Stone Construction Equipment's Bulldog Trench Roller's Snap-Tek remote control system provides radio frequency remote operation. Waterproof remote receiver and antenna convert it to remote operation when plugged in a manual machine....

Work Gear.
July 10, 2006... Staff Gorgonz Performance Work Gear(TM) includes the Performance Work Shirt(TM), a cooler, drier and more functional work shirt. With ECT(TM) (Evaporative Cooling Technology(TM)) fabric, the lightweight fabric dries fast and breathes...

Gas Detector.
July 10, 2006... Staff Draeger Safety introduces X-am 2000, a lightweight personal gas monitor for testing one to four gases and vapors such as oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and combustible gas. Three different types of warnings are built into...

Bumper Protection.
July 10, 2006... Staff BumperBib protects cars, vans and SUVs from nicks, dents and scratches that result from loading/unloading trunk or back storage area. Available in two styles including standard high-grade nylon and high quality luxury with...

Tire Safety Program.
July 10, 2006... Staff Earthmover Tire Safety Program, taught in 12 one-hour sessions, explains tire safety best practices to managers, maintenance personnel, equipment operators, and support staff in mining, construction and ports/terminals market...

Electrical Safety Checker.
July 10, 2006... Staff Clare Instruments' PrimeTest 50 has been introduced by The Seaward Group. An electrical safety checker with immediate push button "pass/fail" indication, the handheld instrument is battery-powered, lightweight and checks safety of...

Stairway Marking System.(Zero International)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff Zero International's Photoluminescent Stairway Marking Systems facilitate safe emergency exits when power/back-up power systems have failed. Photoluminescent material, charged by exposure to ambient light, emits luminescence after...

Brake Systems.
July 10, 2006... Staff Bludot Inc. offers brake systems for use on multi-axle trailers with heavy-load capability being towed by vehicles ranging in size from full-size pickup trucks to commercial trucks and semi tractors. Systems available include...

Warning Line System.
July 10, 2006... Staff Patent-pending Warning Line System for roof edge setbacks is a fast, easy set-up with no mechanical roof attachments. Slide stanchion into base and string warning line cable with galvanized metal flags through specially designed...

Blast Window Retention Anchor Systems.
July 10, 2006... Staff Cintec's Blast Window Retention Anchor Systems offer a customized solution for each application and masonry substrate to provide maximum resistance to explosions. Using specially developed, non-polymer, cementitious grout that fuses,...

Security Barricade.
July 10, 2006... Staff DSC 2000 High Speed, High Security, Very Shallow Foundation barricade from Delta was created for high-speed applications and ease of installation. K12-crash certified with no penetration, the barricade is set in a foundation 10...

Floodlights.(McGill's )(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff PF175H portable widebeam floodlight with 175-watt metal halide lamp from McGill -- designed for use in outdoor emergency response, construction sites and heavy-equipment maintenance areas requiring dependable, high-output lighting...

Fire-Retardant Tarps.
July 10, 2006... Staff Strong Man Building Products Corp.'s Super FR Woven Poly tarps are ideal for winter construction. By fully enclosing building or scaffold, tarps contain heat provided by forced air heaters. Features include a 14-by-14 weave, 4-inch...

Safety Flags.
July 10, 2006... Staff Safety Flag Company of America offers durable knit mesh flags on dowels designed for fast-moving vehicles, oversized loads and high-wind situations. Fluorescent orange mesh flags are made of weather-tested, vinyl-coated nylon and...

Arrow Boards.(Superior Signals Inc.)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Staff Superior Signals' Traffic Manager[R] vehicle-mounted arrow boards are available in three series. 3900 series LED features four sizes ranging from 24 inches by 48 inches to 48 inches by 96 inches; 800 series features four flashing...

High-Visibility Apparel.
July 10, 2006... Staff GLoWEAR[R] High-Visibility Apparel from Ergodyne keeps construction, public works, DOT and utility workers visible, safe and comfortable. Key feature is 3M(TM) high-gloss reflective tape, which is effective in wet conditions. The...

Safety Eyewear.
July 10, 2006... Staff Uvex Protege(TM) safety eyewear weighs 27.5 grams with a secure, wrap-around brow that expands to accommodate a wide range of users. Floating Lens(TM) technology increases flexibility for a comfortable, secure fit with soft temple...

Editor's Report.
July 24, 2006... By Curt Grandia The transportation industry and its friends celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway System last month, recalling President Eisenhower's signing of the Federal Aid Highway Act on June 29, 1956, with events...

Safety Equals Production.
July 24, 2006... By Curt Grandia Beyer Crushed Rock Builds On Sterling Safety Record "Safety is our number one priority," says Rick Miller, quarry superintendent at Beyer Crushed Rock Co. near Cleveland, Mo. "There are a lot of potential hazards out...

Koss Continues Interstate Tradition.
July 24, 2006... By Curt Grandia Topeka Contractor Is At Work On I-70 50 Years After Completing Historic Project Parts of our nation's transportation history brushed together recently when a portion of the convoy celebrating the 50th Anniversary of...

Midwest Celebrates Interstate's 50th Anniversary.(Brief article)
July 24, 2006... Staff Revisiting History The Midwest was prominent in the nationwide celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway System as the reenactment of the Transcontinental Motor Convoy of 1919 visited five cities in the four...

TRIP Reports On Kansas Interstates.
July 24, 2006... Staff A report issued June 20 by the Transportation Research Information Program (TRIP) says Kansas' Interstate Highway System saves Kansas residents $5.2 billion annually -- $1,885 per person -- in safety benefits, saved time, reduced...

AGC Sponsors AGCxml Work.
July 24, 2006... Staff The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recently announced it has reached an agreement with The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) for the development of AGCxml, a set of standard industry schemas for...

Geotechnology Earns Paving Award.
July 24, 2006... Staff Geotechnology, Inc. was awarded the Excellence in Paving Award in recognition for the firm's high-quality testing services performed on the new Runway 11-29 at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The award was presented by the...

Groups Seek Standard Contracts.
July 24, 2006... Staff A diverse group of construction associations, representing owners, design and construction professionals, and insurance and surety companies are working toward the development and promotion of standard construction contracts. The...

McGrath Begins DOL Project.(McGrath & Associates)(Brief article)
July 24, 2006... Staff McGrath & Associates has begun construction on the new $3.7-million cafeteria and culinary arts training building for the St. Louis Job Corps Center. The 16,000-square-foot project is scheduled to be complete in March 2007. ...

ASCC Publishes Position Statements.(American Society of Concrete Contractors)(Brief article)
July 24, 2006... Staff The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) has published the first four in a series of position statements on decorative concrete. They are: "Appearance Requirements for Colored Concrete Slabs," "Base Preparation for Slabs...