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Volvo ABG7820B and ABG8820B tracked pavers lay a smooth even mat with precision

Designed for paving contractors working on medium and large-scale applications such as municipal roads, highways and airfields, the Volvo ABG7820B and ABG8820B tracked pavers provide a working width from 2.5 m (8ft.2in) up to 13.0 m (42ft. 8in.). The Volvo D7 engine meets EU IIIA/E.P.A. Tier 3 emission standards and is rated at 170 kW (231 metric hp) for the ABG7820B and at 182 kW (247.5 metric hp) for the ABG8820B. Both models are fitted wit... [more]

Marshalls to supply 330,000m2 of its Machine Lay Keyblok paving to the Port of Felixstowe

The construction of the new 730m quay for clients Hutchinson Port Holdings forms part of the UK’s Port Expansion programme and will allow berthing of deep water container ships with an increased capacity of 1.5m containers per annum. Marshalls has just secured its largest single commercial order to supply 330,000m2 of its specialist Machine Lay Keyblok paving to the Port of Felixstowe – that’s the equivalent to the size of 47 Wembley football... [more]

Road construction market in Poland is turning the corner

The implementation of the road construction scheme in Poland is entering the final phase. The number of calls for tenders announced and those where winners have already been selected is growing; commencing from 2010, the length of road sections under construction will be expanding significantly. However, rising competition among contractors and falling offer prices give rise to a threat to the timely completion of projects and their quality. A... [more]

ATAK Trucking materials calculator assists Construction and Landscape project planning

ATAK Trucking, a wholesale supplier of building and construction materials, including topsoil, dirt, gravel, stone, sand and aggregate materials, has introduced their new construction materials calculator to the public. The materials calculator helps users determine the amount of materials required for construction or landscaping projects. ATAK’s new construction materials calculator is intended to help website visitors plan for their constru... [more]

The Volvo ECR305CL responds to the need for short swing machines with productivity similar to conventional excavators

The increased safety and maneuverability offered by short swing excavators on congested worksites has seen their popularity grow rapidly in recent years - including urban sites, laying utilities, mining duties, highway work. The Volvo ECR305CL responds to the need for short swing machines that offer productivity, ease of operation and safety equal to ‘conventional’ excavators. The third, larger model in the Volvo range features best-in-class l... [more]

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Other Asphalt Production and Paving news and reviews

Roads at bargain prices (The Olympian)
The first phase of the state Route 510 Yelm bypass project could come with a half-price sticker. • Favorable bids fro cities, state

Business sees worn tires as treasure (The Southern Illinoisan)
ELDORADO - It's more than rubber meets the road for RDF Inc.

Stimulus Money Fuels Big Construction Projects On Pittsburgh Roads (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
It's one year since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed, and PennDOT gave an update Friday on how the federal stimulus money is being used on Pittsburgh road projects.

The Association of Modified Asphalt Producers (AMAP) Names Jeanne Kendrick Person of the Year 2010 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
HOUSTON----Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. , a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers , , is pleased to announce that Jeanne Kendrick, Regional Business Manager for North American Paving and Roofing, was named “2010 Person of the Year,” by the Association of Modified Asphalt Producers .

Business News (Finance and Commerce)
As the economy recovers, energy prices are rising and that is placing extra strain on families’ budgets. Click for more St. Paul is best known as the political capital of Minnesota, and as one of the two urban centers making up the Twin Cities.

Littlerock paving end in sight (The Olympian)
TUMWATER - The Littlerock Road construction project has hit another, albeit smaller, snag.

Audit finds Tacoma's asphalt plant saved $163,000 over 30 months (Tacoma News Tribune)
An outside audit of Tacoma’s asphalt plant found the city recently saved at least $163,000 over 30 months by making and hauling its own paving material for small roadway projects rather than buying it from private vendors.

Astec Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and 2009 Results (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Astec Industries, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2009. Â Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $177.9 million and the net loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $15.5 million. Â The net loss for the fourth quarter of 2009, including a non-cash impairment charge of $0.61 per diluted share, was $0.69 per diluted share compared to net ...

McLennan County businesses hope to catch solar wave (Waco Tribune-Herald)
McLennan County contractors are increasingly looking at getting into solar energy. Currently Waco has little in the way of qualified solar installers, despite the fact that some experts expect a strong demand will develop in the area.

Progress Edition: Big industries hope for turnaround year (The Findlay Courier)
Several of Hancock County's major industries are hopeful 2010 will be a turnaround year.