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Iowa DOT Responds to Growth in Des Moines

In the rapidly growing west end of Des Moines, a $94 million, three-phase construction project is expected to increase traffic flow and increase safety. The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is adding another diverging diamond interchange to a rapidly growing list of updated interchanges in the state, expected to number seven in the upcoming years.

Work on the first phase of the project on Hickman Road at the interchanges of Interstates 80 and 35 began in October 2024. Crews of

Construction contractors have a lot to think about now that President Trump has signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The legislation contains provisions that will affect business planning and operations well into the future, say financial advisors. More than one urged contractors to quickly match strategies and operations with the legislation for a solid future.

“The OBBBA offers significant planning opportunities for

8 CLE TO LAUNCH FIRST PHASE OF TERMINAL MODERNIZATION

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is embarking on a new chapter of transformation with the first phase of a multi-year development plan. The “CLEvolution” paves the way for the future of aviation in northeast Ohio.

12 UTILITY TRACTORS: EFFICIENT, DURABLE ASSETS ON WORK SITE

Utility tractors are versatile, powerful machines that help operators tackle demanding tasks on a variety of job sites. A key advantage of utility tractors is their ability to work with a wide range of attachments and implements.

16 ROLAND NOW CARRIES TERRAMAC IN WISCONSIN, UPPER PENINSULA

Terramac, a global crawler carrier manufacturer based in the United States and a division of the CK Power Family of Companies, announced Roland Machinery Co. as its new dealer in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

19 GOV. KELLY EARMARKS $25M FOR ROAD PROJECTS ACROSS KANSAS

Gov. Laura Kelly announced July 29 $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the KDOT’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP).

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG GEARS UP FOR 2026 WITH LEGACY OF INNOVATION

As ConExpo -Con/AGG 2026 nears, the construction industry’s premier event celebrates its rich lineage — 117 years in the making and North America’s unmatched platform for construction innovation.

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ILLINOIS TOLLWAY AWARDS NEARLY $44M IN JULY

The Illinois Tollway board of directors on July 28 approved six construction and professional engineering contracts totaling nearly $44 million at its July board meeting.

30 CREWS IN NEBRASKA DEMOLISH OLD COLUMBUS LOUP RIVER BRIDGE

On Aug. 3, Nebraska Department of Transportation crews demolished two sections of the Columbus Loup River Bridge in Nebraska. Originally built in 1933, the bridge is being removed to make way for construction of a new bridge.

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32 VOLVO CE WINS RED DOT AWARD FOR NEW ELECTRIC DESIGN

A team of Volvo engineers and designers picked up a Red Dot Product Design award for the L120 electric wheel loader. The design supports improved visibility, safety and sustainability and is the first of its kind within Volvo’s electric portfolio.

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BRANCH MANAGER ATTACHMENTS ACQUIRES TMW ATTACHMENTS

Branch Manager announced its acquisition of TMW, also known as Thielen Machine and Welding. The move brings together two companies with highly complementary product lines.

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CAT, LUCK STONE CELEBRATE ONE MILLION TONS HAULED AUTONOMOUSLY

Caterpillar Inc. and Luck Stone announced a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration: one million tons autonomously hauled at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Va.

58 VOLVO CE TO EXPAND MACHINE PRODUCTION IN NORTH AMERICA

Updates will be made to the existing space within the factory to install assembly lines, integrate more automation technologies into the manufacturing process and train employees, with the goal to be production-ready in the first half of 2026.

58 NEWSWEEK SELECTS BOBCAT AS ONE OF AMERICA’S GREATEST WORKPLACES

Bobcat was recognized in seven distinct award categories, reflecting its commitment to meaningful work, employee wellbeing and continuous career development for more than 5,000 employees in the United States.

70 OHIO LAUNCHES EFFORT TO EXPAND COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING SPACES

48 TEREX NAMES ROCK MACHINERY NEW CANICA, SIMPLICITY DEALER IN INDIANA 52 SOLVING QUARRY BLASTING CONUNDRUM WITH TOKU

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Following an extensive review of ODOT property, Ohio has identified 33 sites in 19 counties where long-term truck parking lots will be created or expanded, more than doubling current truck parking capacity at ODOT-maintained sites. 44 SANDVIK LAUNCHES NEW GENERATION OF JAW CRUSHERS

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CLE to Launch First Phase of Terminal Modernization

May

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is embarking on a new chapter of transformation with the first phase of a multi-year development plan. The “CLEvolution” evolves to meet the needs of today’s travelers while paving the way for the future of aviation in northeast Ohio.

In 2021, CLE completed its master plan, a study that provided a long-term blueprint including a conceptual layout and guidance for future airport growth and development. It included airfield planning, terminal planning, landside planning, other facilities and environmental considerations.

Since completion, airport executives have worked with industry consultants and forged a new relationship with the Paslay Group consulting firm in fall 2023 to advance the plan into actionable steps.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport rendering

The “CLEvolution” evolves to meet the needs of today’s travelers while paving the way for the future of aviation in northeast Ohio.

Early last year, the airport’s signatory airline partners approved $175 million to begin the implementation of the Terminal Modernization Development Program (TMDP). Early work has already occurred, such as the demolition of the former Sheraton Hotel.

“We’ve heard our guests loud and clear and, in collaboration with our airline partners, the decision was made to begin moving this program forward,” said Bryant L. Francis, director of Port Control. “The feedback of our airline representatives has been central to our planning process, and their ideas surrounding our future are greatly valued.”

ed to be completed in 2032. Further airline funding approvals will be required.

In total, the landside projects of the TMDP represent an investment of approximately $1.6 billion.

Supporting the Paslay Group, consultants serving the program include Corgan, an international design and architecture firm; Connico; DVA Architecture LLC; Robert P. Madison International Inc.; McGuiness Unlimited Inc.; and Regency Construction Services Inc.

Decisions will be made later regarding the extent of improvements to the airside of the terminal campus, after execution has begun on the landside phase. Phase one includes the most critical components of the project due to the strain on the airport’s landside infrastructure and facilities.

Since CLE’s terminal facilities must remain operational during its multi-year transformation, these improvements will evolve in phases.

On May 1, 2025, signatory airline partners unanimously approved an additional $301 million of funding to support increased public parking capacity, a critical component of the first phase. This phase will contribute to addressing the taxed front of the house: parking, roadways, ticketing level and security checkpoints.

First, the new Gold Lot will be created

“Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is more than just a transportation hub; It’s the front door to our region, shaping the first and last impressions of everyone who visits our city,” said Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb. “As mayor, I am fully committed to advocating for the transformation of this vital asset. I stand proudly behind the airport team’s efforts to deliver a modern, welcoming experience that reflects the innovation, pride and momentum of our city. Cleveland deserves, and will have, a world-class airport.”

adjacent to Concourse D. The $22.5 million project, approved as part of the initial $175 million in airline funding in 2024, will add 1,600 parking spaces and is expected to debut in 2026.

Once the Gold Lot is operational, work will begin on a new, larger parking garage at the site of the current Orange Lot. This garage will increase the airport’s garage parking capacity from 4,000 to 6,000 spaces and will include a new Ground Transportation Center and RTA station.

Without the recent funding approval from the airline partners, this project would not be possible. This $301 million project will welcome vehicles by early 2029.

After the new garage is in place, the current Smart Parking Garage will be demolished. The site of the old garage will evolve into the new, modernized front door of CLE. This estimated $1.1 billion project is expect-

“This multi-year project promises to unlock a wave of opportunity for our local economy and our community,” said Cleveland City Council President Blaine A. Griffin. “I, along with the entire City Council, stand firmly behind the airport’s vision and hard work. We’re excited and optimistic about the future these improvements will bring to Cleveland.”

CLE’s vision is one of continuous evolution. From the Airport’s rich history to its groundbreaking future. The nation’s first municipal airport will not only revolutionize the travel experience for residents and visitors alike, but it will position northeast Ohio for growth throughout the next century and beyond. It will be a bold departure from the existing guest experience, aiming to exceed expectations and “transform the way we fly.” For more information, visit itsaclevolution.com. 

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Utility Tractors: Efficient, Durable Assets On Work Site

Utility tractors are versatile, powerful machines that help operators tackle demanding tasks on a variety of job sites.

A key advantage of utility tractors is their ability to work with a wide range of attachments and implements. Bale forks, tillers, box blades, angle blades, flex wing rotary cutters and tine rakes are just a few examples of attachments and implements that can be paired with utility tractors to meet specific needs. This versatility allows operators to transition seamlessly between tasks, improving efficiency and productivity year-round.

Bobcat recently introduced three new utility tractors — the UT6066, UT6566 and UT6573. These models are built for heavyduty applications and are designed to help users of all experience levels accomplish more on their properties.

The Bobcat utility tractors come standard with a 12x12 power shuttle transmission. The attachment and implement versatility of these machines makes them ideal for various applications, whether you’re cutting hay, clearing snow, feeding livestock, seeding food plots or handling materials. Some of the most popular implements that make utility tractors so dynamic include these:

Implements

Brush Grapple: Brush grapples are lightweight but tough, using more of the tractor’s lift capacity to lift and handle material. This attachment can coax out buried roots, branches and other material with its belowgrade capability.

Pallet Fork: Operators can move bulky, bagged or palletized material quickly and easily with a pallet fork attachment. Ideal for landscaping work, construction sites, farm chores, fertilizer handling and municipal projects, pallet forks are built for loading and unloading, lifting and carrying, moving and placing material.

Snow Blade: Snow blades remove light or moderate snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. Its high-carbon steel cutting edge comes standard, and the trip moldboard reduces potential impact damage from obstructions. Fingertip controls make it easy to configure they hydraulically operated blade.

Bale Fork: The 3-point bale fork mounts to a standard or heavy-duty pallet fork attachment frame to handle a variety of bale shapes, including round, square or uneven.

Flex Wing Rotary Cutter: A flex wing rotary cutter is used for roadside and highway mowing, clearing overgrown fields, pasture and ranch maintenance and more. Its wide-cutting capability spans from 12 to 15 ft., depending on the model, and can clear brush and trees up to 3 in. in diameter.

84-in. Tiller: Tear through clumps and hardened materials with the new 84-in. tiller

attachment. It’s built for soil preparation and quickly turns a backyard plot into a soil bed. 84-in. and 96-in. Box Blades: These rearmount box blades offer versatility for leveling, backfilling, grading and moving various aggregates. Their cutting edges are strong enough to retain gravel, topsoil or other material and they feature adjustable and replaceable ripper shanks to break up hard ground or compacted soil for easier move-

ment.

96-in. Angle Blade: An angle blade is excellent for leveling, backfilling, grading and removing snow. This implement does not require power take off (PTO), can rotate 360 degrees and angles to move material from either side of the machine.

96-in. Tine Rake: Streamline lawn preparation and gravel surface maintenance with the new 96-in. tine rake. Quickly collect

debris, smooth lawns and remove unwanted materials like rocks, roots, hay, weeds and leaves. Easily adjust the 3-point rake angle to control debris movement.

Features

Modern utility tractors can come equipped with features that enhance their performance in challenging conditions, making them especially useful in winter or spring. Bright LED headlights illuminate the job for evening work and other low-light conditions, and additional LED work lights on the front and rear provide extra illumination and visibility for the work at hand. Fourwheel drive provides superior traction on wet or soft terrain, ensuring stability and control after heavy snow or rainfall. Climate controlled cabs provide comfort no matter the weather conditions. Some utility tractor models also may feature wide glass panels, visibility to the 3-point hitch, power and tilt steering and ergonomic controls thoughtfully laid out to enhance operator performance and minimize fatigue.

Reliable Choice

Utility tractors’ efficiency, durability and comfort make them a valuable asset on your farm, acreage or job site. When paired with high-quality attachments, these machines deliver exceptional performance and help operators complete their jobs quickly and effectively — no matter the season. 

(This article is courtesy of Bobcat.)

AEDF Celebrates Milestone: 115th High School Program

The AED Foundation (AEDF) announced that Warrick Pathways and Career Center in Booneville, Ind., has become the 115th Recognized High School Program under its national workforce development initiative.

This significant achievement marks a new milestone in the foundation’s ongoing Vision campaign, launched in 2020 to address the skilled technician shortage facing the equipment industry.

“The future of our industry — and our country — depends on today’s youth,” said Bob Brucken, CEO of Diamond Equipment Inc. and AED member. “With AI rapidly evolving, we need bright, driven students to help build our industrial and commercial landscape — and that path doesn’t always require a college degree. Warrick Pathways and centers like it are shaping the future, and Diamond Equipment is proud to support their mission. Skilled trades offer rewarding careers, and we rely on that talent to drive our success. We encourage more schools to partner with the AED Foundation to grow the industry.”

The AED Foundation connects schools, educators and the equipment industry to strengthen the pipeline of future talent. Its success depends on the active support and participation of AED members. The Warrick Pathways and Career Center benefited from many contributors — but especially from the strong involvement of AED member Diamond Equipment, Inc.

In the fall of 2024, Diamond Equipment hosted students from Warrick Pathways and Career Center’s Civil Construction program at its facility, where they had the opportunity to operate a Case CX170E hydraulic excavator

equipped with a Hemisphere 3D GPS machine guidance system. Very few of the students had ever been on a machine of that size — much less operated one. They were introduced to the technology used today to help operators dig efficiently and safely.

“The AED Foundation’s ability to connect industry with schools is one of the most powerful tools we have to solve the technician shortage,” said Brian P. McGuire, president of

Roland Now Carries Terramac in Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula

Terramac, a global crawler carrier manufacturer based in the United States and a division of the CK Power Family of Companies, announced Roland Machinery Co. as its new dealer in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

“We are proud and excited to represent the Terramac product within Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,” said Del Keffer, vice president and general manager of Roland Machinery Co. Wisconsin Division. “This hard working, heavy-duty product is used throughout North America by many engineering, pipeline and land clearing companies who rely on both the simplicity of operation as well as the power and capacity in remote areas with compromised terrain. American made and engineered, this product has a following of loyal users we are proud to be

able to serve.”

Terramac, founded in 2011, is a leading manufacturer of rubber tracked crawler carriers and supplier of wheeled dumpers.

the AED Foundation. “Our 115th recognized high school isn’t just another number — it represents a real, local partnership that prepares students for in-demand careers and strengthens the workforce pipeline for our industry.”

Since Vision’s inception, the AED Foundation has:

• delivered more than 5,600 technicians through accredited programs;

• certified nearly 5,000 more through industry-aligned testing;

• raised more than $8 million;

• expanded from 5 to 115 recognized high school programs — a more than 20-fold increase in less than five years; and

• added 52 new accredited post-secondary programs to the network Beyond education.

Vision is building a comprehensive support network that includes:

• nearly $10 million in public funding secured to expand Registered Apprenticeships;

• more than $500,000 returned to industry partners through grants;

• more than $200,000 invested in programs introducing youth to equipment industry careers; and

• innovative research such as the joint National Immigration Forum report exploring foreign-born talent solutions.

Since Vision, the AED Foundation has hosted over 75 workforce development events, with 60 more planned for 2025.

For more information, visit aedfoundation.org. 

Terramac, a global crawler carrier manufacturer based in the United States and a division of the CK Power Family of Companies, announced Roland Machinery Co. as its new dealer in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The company brought manufacturing and upfits in-house, allowing for greater customization and flexibility. Terramac focuses on customer-centric solutions to adapt to construction equipment industry needs.

“The addition of Roland Machinery to our family of dealers is a big win for our customers,” said Matt Slater, Terramac president. “Their proven track record of providing exceptional service and support aligns perfectly with our brand values. We are excited for our customers to experience the outstanding service and in-depth product knowledge that Roland Machinery is known for.”

For more information, visit terramac.com and rolandmachinery.com.  CEG

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Gov. Kelly Earmarks $25M for Road Projects Across Kansas

Gov. Laura Kelly announced July 29 $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP).

“Enhancing the safety and accessibility of our local highways is made possible by grants through this essential program,” Kelly said. “In turn, these roadway improvements help bring in resources and improve connectivity in various regions of the state.”

CCLIP provides funds for cities to make improvements on city connecting links that are on state highways. Selected projects are funded for the state fiscal years 2027 and 2028 selection cycle.

Under CCLIP, cities with populations more than 2,500 have local minimum contribution requirements, and cities with populations more than 100,000 are required to have a 25 percent match. Local contributions significantly expanded the scope and total impact of the selected projects, bringing their

combined value to more than $39 million.

“The essence of the City Connecting Links program lies in the shared commitment between KDOT and our communities,” said Secretary of Transportation Calvin Reed. “It’s through this vital partnership that we can address both state and local transportation needs, fostering economic growth and connectivity across Kansas.”

Projects in this program may fall into one of three categories: Surface Preservation (SP), Pavement Restoration (PR) or Geometric Improvement (GI).

SP projects extend the life of the driving surface, such as overlays or joint repair, and are funded up to $400,000 per project. PR projects typically involve extensive pavement rehabilitation or full-depth pavement. GI projects focus on roadway geometrics that address safety, capacity or operational needs, such as adding turn lanes or improving intersections. The PR and GI categories are funded up to $1.5 million per project. For more information, visit ksdot.gov/home. 

John Deere Touts Articulated Dump Truck Upgrades

John Deere is enhancing its portfolio of articulated dump trucks with the introduction of next-generation models, now featured across the 260 P-Tier, 310 P-Tier, 410 P-Tier and 460 P-Tier.

The 410 P-Tier and 460 PTier models are powered by the new JD14 engine and come equipped with the Advanced Vision System.

Designed with serviceability and repairability in mind, the JD14 engine, featuring hydraulic lash adjusters and integrated oil and coolant paths for enhanced reliability, helps achieve a 20 percent reduction in repair time by eliminating the need for valve lash maintenance and streamlining service processes. With a new HPCR (High Pressure Common Rail) fuel system, the JD14 engine has improved fuel economy and efficiency over the previous engine. Integrated harnesses increase the overall design’s durability, while better battery access streamlines maintenance, according to John Deere

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and come equipped with the Advanced Vision System.

Building upon the John Deere advanced object detection and vision solutions, the new ADTs are equipped with the impressive Advanced Vision System (AVS). This system expands an operator’s field of view, and enhances operator jobsite awareness when in reverse. Digital cameras positioned on the front grill and right and left mirror bow help improve visibility to the machine’s sides, while the in-cab display monitors, positioned in the operator’s line of sight, offer a

seamless, real-time perspective. The user-friendly interface, paired with three 8 in. displays, helps operators identify objects and view surroundings. The system comes standard with a digital rear camera, with these features, operators gain improved spatial awareness with wider views, auto panning views with articulation, and enhanced clarity of the job site

“With the introduction of our next-generation articulated dump trucks, John Deere is once again raising the bar for both performance and situational awareness on the job site,” said Matt Costello, product marketing manager, John Deere. “The JD14 engine and the innovative Advanced Vision System were developed with one goal in mind — enhancing operator productivity and confidence. These advancements not only improve the durability and efficiency of our machines but also set a new standard in visibility, supporting our customers to work smarter, faster and safer.” 

Trimble Expands Field-to-Office Connectivity for Civil Contractors

Trimble announced a new integration between its B2W Track and Trimble Siteworks software systems to automate and enhance progress quantity tracking for earthwork and civil contractors.

This field-to-office connection allows contractors to compare actual material production quantities achieved to planned quantities more easily and accurately. Continuous assessment of field progress can be critical for civil contractors, enabling them to make timely operational adjustments to protect profitability and to bill for accurate payments as work increments are completed, according to Trimble.

“Civil contractors must continuously evaluate how well projects are progressing against budgets, timelines and productivity goals,” said John Sheedy, director of product management of Trimble. “Relying on phone calls, forms, e-mails and other disconnected communications tools to report on production quantities limits timeliness and accuracy of that reporting. This new software integration brings automation to the process to increase efficiency, eliminate errors and provide an auditable progress trail for billable milestones.”

ing, machine guidance and site management capabilities. For production quantity tracking, devices enabled with Siteworks software technology precisely measure distances, angles and elevations on job sites and process the resulting 3D data sets to assess production quantities in terms of linear distances, areas and volumes.

B2W Track is a comprehensive Trimble performance tracking application for civil construction. Through customized electronic daily logs and fieldcentric reporting, the software streamlines collection and analysis of data on productivity, labor, materials and equipment use.

The new Trimble progress-to-plan reporting workflow allows project managers to create requests for quantity measurements — such as the amount of material added, moved or removed at a site — within the B2W Track performance tracking application. Those requests are relayed automatically to personnel in the field who use Siteworks software to fulfill the request at survey-grade accuracy and send the data back to B2W Track via Wi-Fi or cellular connections.

B2W Track users can then review and validate the data and reconcile it with information from other sources such as field logs. Production quantity data also can be transferred from B2W Track to the Trimble Viewpoint Vista, Viewpoint Spectrum accounting systems, or to third-party construction accounting systems.

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“This new integration advances the Trimble Construction One vision of connected workflows and data,” said Steve DiBenedetto, product manager of Trimble. “The intuitive process removes friction, delays and risk for errors and makes essential progressto-plan data available with the push of a few buttons. By building on and linking existing B2W Track and Siteworks software capabilities, we’ve made it easy for new and existing users to automate this important reporting process at no additional cost.”

The integration between Trimble Siteworks software and B2W Track is available now in North America at no additional cost to contractors that have licenses for both software systems.

For more information, visit heavyindustry.trimble.com/en/products/ siteworks-positioning-systems. 

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Nine New Franchise Locations Accelerate PIRTEK USA’s Continued Growth in Q2 2025

PIRTEK USA continued its growth in the second quarter of 2025, marking another milestone in its franchise development journey.

The company announced the opening of nine new locations and the signing of 10 new units, further expanding its footprint to meet the rising demand for premium hydraulic and industrial hose services across the United States.

This quarter, PIRTEK’s nine new locations saw the company expand its presence in Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas and South Carolina, as well as its first-ever location in Delaware. The franchise agreements for 10 units bring eight new owners to its growing franchisee network. This expansion includes three new units in Ohio, underscoring the brand’s commitment to strategic growth in high-potential regions.

“Our Q2 performance reflects the strength of our brand and the unwavering demand for fast, reliable hydraulic and industrial hose solu-

tions,” said Kim Gubera, CEO of PIRTEK USA. “We are proud to welcome new franchisees and expand into new markets, including our first location in Delaware. Our commitment to exceptional service and franchisee support remains at the heart of our continued success.”

In addition to its franchise growth, the company continues to champion military veterans. One of the new franchisees signed this quarter is a Navy veteran, Allen Wix, who will own and operate PIRTEK North Charleston in Charleston, S.C. This reinforces PIRTEK’s dedication to supporting veterans in entrepreneurship.

“As a Navy veteran, I’ve always been drawn to structured systems and mission-focused work, and PIRTEK immediately stood out as a natural fit,” said Wix. “With my background in B2B marketing and leadership, I recognized the essential value this service brings to the industries that keep our country running. I’m proud to bring PIRTEK to Charleston and join a fran-

chise system that truly supports its owners and the communities they serve.”

PIRTEK prides itself on quickly and efficiently filling customers’ hose service needs, having the widest variety of superior products and parts to keep essential projects running. Their quick turnaround time also is credited to the one hour ETA on-site emergency hose service offered 24/7/365. This service enables customers to be up and running again quickly, minimizing equipment downtime due to a hose failure.

PIRTEK onboards potential franchisees who prioritize customer service, and welcomes driven individuals from all industries, regardless of technical experience. The initial investment ranges from $235,137 to $666,638. Franchisees can expect extensive in-person and online training, ongoing support and exclusive territories.

For more information, visit pirtekusafranchise.com. 

Ill. Tollway Awards Nearly $44M in July

The Illinois Tollway board of directors on July 28 approved six construction and professional engineering contracts totaling nearly $44 million at its July board meeting, including a contract secured through the use of bid credits for participation in Tollway workforce programs.

“The contracts approved today are supporting construction and engineering jobs throughout the Tollway system this construction season,” said Cassaundra Rouse, Illinois Tollway executive director. “In addition, one firm was able to secure its low bid by using bid credits earned by hiring workers through the Tollway’s ConstructionWorks program.”

Illinois Tollway offers contractors and subcontractors the opportunity to earn bid credits by participating in select construction assistance programs, including ConstructionWorks, the Earned Credit Program and Partnering for Growth. These programs provide incentives to hire a more diverse construction workforce or to provide mentoring opportunities for small and diverse businesses.

Bid credits may be used toward future Tollway construction bids to lower their bid amount and increase the chances of winning the contract as the low bidder.

The July construction contract awards include:

• a $21.7 million contract awarded to K-Five Construction Corp., Westmont, Ill., for toll plaza improvements on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) between Winfield Road and Highland Avenue;

• a $1.1 million contract awarded to Cardinal State, Barrington Hills, Ill., for landscape planting improvements

on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between I-55 and Plainfield Road; and

• a $987,695 contract awarded to Cardinal State, Barrington Hills, Ill., for landscape planting improvements on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between 95th Street and I55.

The July professional engineering services contract awards include:

• an $8.7 million contract awarded to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc., Springfield, Ill., for design services for roadway and bridge rehabilitation on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) between Rockton Road and the Kishwaukee River;

• a $6.2 million contract awarded to Singh & Associates Inc., Chicago, Ill., for design services for toll plaza improvements on the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294); and

• a $4.9 million contract awarded to The Roderick Group dba Ardmore Roderick, Chicago, Ill., for design services for toll plaza improvements on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) and Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355).

The July contracts include 20 certified disadvantaged, minority- and women-owned business enterprise (D/M/WBE) firms, as well as four certified veteran-owned firms. Commitments for D/M/WBE participation range from 21.05 percent to 77 percent per contract and commitments for veteran participation range from 2.01 percent to 5.01 percent per contract.

For more information, visit illinoistollway.com. 

ConExpo-Con/AGG Gears Up for 2026 With Legacy of Innovation, Industry Growth

As ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026 nears, the construction industry’s premier event celebrates its rich lineage — 117 years in the making and North America’s unmatched platform for construction innovation.

From humble beginnings in 1909, when the original Road Show in Columbus, Ohio hosted 40 equipment manufacturers in a 40,000-sq.-ft. space, to today’s 2.9 million-sq.-ft., 2,000 exhibitor event, ConExpo-Con/AGG’s evolution embodies the exponential growth of the construction industry.

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• 1928 — Detroit hosted the Combined Biennial Show, later known as the Concrete & Aggregates Show.

• 1963 — The Columbus Road Show rebranded to the

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• 1969 — “ConExpo” emerges as the new moniker for the event.

• 1996 — ConExpo and Con/Agg formally unite under the ConExpo-Con/AGG banner in Las Vegas, transitioning to a triennial frequency.

• 2005 — AEM assumes sole responsibility for managing the show; in 2018, it secures operation rights through 2040.

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1996 vs. 2023: Exhibitors rose from 800 to 2,056; exhibit space ballooned from 1 million to 2.83 million sq. ft.; attendees jumped from 84,000 to 139,110.

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Set for March 3–7, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Las Vegas Festival Grounds, the next edition continues the tradition of excellence with:

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• 2.9 million sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor displays;

• 150 educational sessions spanning technology, sustainability and industry best practices;

• new ground breakers stage; and

• new workshops: small business, EmpowerHER, shop talks and walks, “A century of progress is reflected in ConExpo-Con/AGG’s scale, scope and spirit,” said Dana Wuesthoff, ConExpo-Con/AGG show director. “This event continues to elevate the equipment manufacturing industry — amplifying innovation, insight and influence.” 

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Crews in Nebraska Demolish Sections of Old Columbus Loup River Bridge

On Aug. 3, Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) crews demolished two sections of the Columbus Loup River Bridge in Nebraska. Originally built in 1933, the bridge is being removed to make way for construction of a new bridge.

The demolition is part of the Columbus South Bridges Project, which began in April 2025 and is scheduled to complete in November 2027.

Improvements on this project will replace the southbound Columbus Loup River Bridge; repair the deck of the northbound bridge; and replace the southbound part of the Pawnee Park Drive underpass.

The new southbound bridge will include a shared use path along the west side of the bridge, connecting to the Pawnee Park Trail on the north side of the river and a future trail to be built along U.S. 30/ U.S. 81 south of the river. Roadway lighting will be replaced; portions of the existing roadway pavement and driveways will be replaced; and utilities close to the existing road will be relocated.

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NDOT is working with the city of Columbus to design and install a re-creation of one of the trusses from the historic bridge within Pawnee Park as mitigation under Section 106. The mitigation is not part of this planned construction but would be installed later.

The mitigation installation would be constructed with new materials, not parts of the old bridge. It would include an interpretive display incorporating photos, maps and information on the history of the Columbus Loup River Bridge, according to the NDOT project sheet. 

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Volvo CE Wins Red Dot Award for New Electric Design

The L120 electric wheel loader won over an international judging panel to scoop a Red Dot Product Design award at the annual ceremony in Essen, Germany.

The Red Dot is one of the world’s largest and most respected design competitions and recognizes achievements in product and

industrial design. The machine’s modern look was the result of a year of bold thinking by technology and design teams from Jinan in China and Eskilstuna and Gothenburg in Sweden. This award achievement is therefore a testament to the power of global collaboration.

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Peter Reuterberg, senior chief advanced designer of Volvo CE, said: “I’m happy we won this award but I’m especially happy that we won it for this machine. The change from diesel to electric gave us the opportunity to think

differently and strive for big impact. Our hope is that this new silhouette will be instantly recognizable as electric.”

The streamlined frame of the electric loader is made possible due to the removal of a combustion engine. The result is a transformation from a boxy’ rear end com-

mon to diesel machines into a sleeker shape for the new era of electric.

Unique Electric Design Enhances Visibility

If designers replaced the combustion engine with larger-in-size batteries, this would have not only created a ‘bulkier’ shape but would have also reduced visibility from the cab. As wheel loaders are designed to be driven both forward and backward in equal measure, all-round visibility is crucial to their safe and efficient operation.

Instead, engineers and designers worked together on a more thoughtful solution and agreed to integrate the batteries into the counterweight of the machine. The heavy weight of a battery is often seen as a problem in electric machine design, but in this case, the battery is being used to replace a concrete counterweight required for wheel loaders.

The result is a machine that not only looks great, but provides enhanced visibility, safety and sustainability compared to traditional diesel variants.

Annie Gao, product platform engineer of the Jinan Technology Center, Volvo CE China, said: “When we debuted the machine it marked a significant breakthrough, truly capturing the spirit of an electric vehicle. It is our relentless pursuit of innovation, close attention to detail and commitment to quality that made this possible.”

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FAE Upgrades SSM Forestry Tiller for Tractors Up to 300 Hp

FAE is updating its SSM line of forestry tillers for 170-300 hp tractors.

The HP models now have a side gearbox cooling system, while all versions benefit from interchangeable wear-resistant Hardox inner plates inside the crushing chamber.

The main applications of the SSM line are plantation and nursery maintenance, vineyard and orchard upkeep, agriculture tilling and soil reclamation and soil mixing. This equipment is able to shred roots and stumps up to 20 in. in diameter, down to a maximum working depth of 16 in., according to FAE.

Its most notable technical features include the wear-resistant Hardox plates, the central gearbox alignment system specially developed by FAE, the transmission with side gearbox and the adjustable Hardox counter blade. To complete the offer, an adjustable hood grille, a dozer blade and a rear hydraulic support roller also are available.

The SSM comes standard with A/3 teeth, or with A/3/HD and F/3 teeth upon request. It is available in three widths: SSM-200, SSM225 and SSM-250. The same sizes are also available for the HP version: SSM/HP-200, SSM/HP225 and SSM/HP-250.

For more information, visit faegroup.com/en_US/products/land-clearing/pto-driven-heads/tillers-for-tractors/ssmssm-hp. 

Blue Diamond Offers Parts, Accessories for Maintenance Industries

The Blue Diamond Attachments parts and accessories division announced an expanded line of replacement work tool wear parts solutions for the landscape and grounds maintenance industries, providing both end users and dealers access to a wide range of parts and accessories geared specifically to those industries.

The Blue Diamond parts and accessories division has ramped up its commitment to landscape and grounds maintenance customers by offering a one-stop-shop for all replacement needs that are in stock ready to ship. Parts specifically available for these industries include (among others):

• pallet fork tines;

• boron steel cutting edges;

• serrated reversible cutting edges;

• bucket teeth (230 side pin);

• auger bits, adapters and extensions;

• auger bit teeth and drilling points; • conversion interfaces;

• 18x19 excavator mounting brackets; and

• broom wafers.

The full lineup can be found at the www.BDAparts.com website.

“People in the landscaping and grounds maintenance industries rely heavily on skid steer and CTL attachments to get their work done, and if something breaks, they need to know they have replacement parts at the ready,” said Darren Barnes, product support manager of Blue Diamond Attachments. “That is where we come in. We have just about anything they would need in our warehouse and most can be shipped the same day they are ordered — getting that customer back up and running, so they can get on to the next job.”

Blue Diamond parts and accessories come with the Blue Diamond Satisfaction Guarantee and a standard 1-year warranty (some exceptions may apply).

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Branch Manager Attachments Acquires TMW Attachments

Branch Manager Attachments announced its acquisition of TMW Attachments, also known as Thielen Machine and Welding. The move brings together two companies with highly complementary product lines and a shared commitment to customer service and quality.

Branch Manager Attachments has built its reputation as a leader in mini-grapples and other attachments for smaller, stand-on and mini-skid machines for the tree care sector.

For nearly four decades, TMW Attachments, operating as Thielen Machine and Welding, has been producing attachments for full-sized skid steers, tractors and telehandlers used in construction, landscaping and agriculture. The company also has served as a trusted white-label manufacturer for numerous well-known brands. The two product lines don’t overlap, which means this acquisition will give customers a wider selection of high-quality tools.

A key part of the deal is TMW Attachments’ in-house fabrication, which will provide benefits for both companies and customers. TMW Attachments will continue to operate under its own brand, ensuring a smooth transition and continued focus on its

established product lines.

“This acquisition is a natural fit for us. Our goal has always been to make tree work simpler and more efficient for our customers,” said David Nordgaard, president of Branch Manager Attachments. “By bringing TMW Attachments into the family, we can now offer that same commitment to quality and service to a whole new group of people. We’re excited to give our customers a wider range of the high-quality attachments they’ve come to expect from us, whether they’re working with a mini-skid or a fullsized machine.”

For customers, this means a single source for a wider range of high-quality attachments, all backed by the same dedication to quality and service, according to the compa-

ny. Branch Manager Attachments is known for its “Customers First!” philosophy, and TMW Attachments has a long history as a family-owned business focused on a similar commitment to its clients.

“For 40 years, we’ve built our business on customer service, hard work, quality craftsmanship and attachments that get the job done right,” said Dan Thielen, former owner of TMW Attachments. “We’re proud of the reputation we’ve earned in this industry. Partnering with Branch Manager Attachments feels like the right next step for us. They share our values of putting the customer first. This new arrangement ensures our attachments will continue to be built with the same quality and care, now with an even wider reach.”

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Waratah Forestry Equipment Unveils H427 Harvester Head

Waratah Forestry Equipment recently introduced the new H427 harvester head at ForExpo 2025 in Mimizan, France.

Built for extreme forestry conditions, the H427 delivers performance, durability and precision for harvesting large timber on steep and rugged terrain. Designed for today’s forestry jobs, Waratah’s H427 is a powerhouse built to handle big wood with confidence and control.

“The H427 is purpose-built to meet the demands of high-production harvesting in larger timber conditions,” said Brent Fisher, product marketing manager of Waratah. “Its design enhances operational efficiency, ensures long-term durability and simplifies maintenance, supporting reliable performance in the forest.”

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Featuring a top saw, strong frame and optional HD tilt frame, the H427 delivers performance and productivity. Its high feed

bility needed for the most demanding applications, according to Waratah. Its efficient, powerful control valve and optimized four-roller feed arm geometry ensure consistent productivity on wheeled and tracked carriers.

The four-knife delimbing system delivers results, while simplified service access and a streamlined design help reduce downtime in the field. The H427 offers long-lasting reliability in highimpact forestry applications.

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As with all Waratah products, the H427 comes with easily accessible support for dealers and customers, as well as genuine Waratah parts with an industryleading warranty. The Waratah H427 will be available to customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Brazil and Latin America starting in early 2026.

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Caterpillar, Luck Stone Celebrate One Million Tons Hauled Autonomously

Caterpillar Inc. and Luck Stone announced a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration: one million tons autonomously hauled at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Va.

The achievement marks a first for Caterpillar in the aggregates industry and underscores the success of Caterpillar’s autonomous haulage system (AHS) in a quarry environment. The milestone demonstrates the safety and productivity of autonomy beyond traditional large mining applications.

“This milestone is a powerful demonstration of what’s possible when we collaborate with our customers to deliver solutions for their critical needs,” said Denise Johnson, group president, resource industries, Caterpillar. “Reaching one million tons hauled autonomously at Bull Run shows that autonomy isn’t just for mining — it’s scalable, reliable and ready to transform the aggregates industry. We’re proud to collaborate with Luck Stone to lead that transformation.”

“This autonomous journey with Caterpillar has been one of the most powerful and transformative projects in our 100-year history,” said Charlie Luck, president and CEO, Luck Cos. “What once felt like a dream at our Bull Run site is now a reality — thanks to the trust, collaboration and shared commitment between our teams.

“Reaching the one million tons hauled milestone has engaged every part of our operation, from training and mine planning to operating efficiency and teamwork, proving that this technology can work, and work well, in a quarry environment. Most importantly, it’s creating opportunities for our associates to grow, lead and be part of something groundbreaking.

“At Luck Stone, our mission is to ignite human potential, and this project is an example of what’s possible when people, purpose and progress come together. We’re grateful to Caterpillar and confident that operators across the country will have a similar experience.”

Strategic Relationship Built on Innovation

The collaboration between Caterpillar and Luck Stone began with a shared vision to transform quarry operations through technology. Bull Run Quarry became the first site in the aggregates industry to deploy Caterpillar’s autonomous Cat 777 trucks, supported by a full autonomy technology stack and site integration services.

Since the initial deployment, the collaboration has focused on validating autonomy along with the people and processes in conditions that are typical in quarry operations but distinct from mining.

Why One Million Tons Matters

Reaching the one million tons hauled autonomously milestone confirms that autonomous haulage can deliver consistent, repeatable performance. Also it signals how autonomous solutions will address skilled labor shortages, improve site safety, increase operational efficiency and upskill quarry employees to run autonomy.

Strategic Alignment With Customer Backs Innovation

This milestone aligns with Caterpillar’s enterprise strategy in several key areas:

• Customer Back Solutions: Luck Stone’s operational insights helped shape the deployment and refinement of the AHS.

• Productivity: Autonomous trucks have demonstrated improved cycle consistency and reduced idle time.

• Safety: Removing operators from the cab reduces exposure to potential hazards and enhances site control.

• Sustainability: Autonomy enables more efficient fuel use and supports emissions reduction goals.

Looking Ahead

Caterpillar and Luck Stone continue to explore opportunities to expand autonomy across additional sites and applications. The success at Bull Run sets a precedent for the broader aggregates industry and reinforces the companies’ commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

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Sandvik Launches New Generation of Jaw Crushers

The new upgraded Sandvik jaw crusher range is another step forward in ensuring performance for its customers’ crushing operations.

Merging new jaw crusher capabilities and design with the existing standards of the entire Sandvik range was a natural next step, according to Sandvik. Sandvik jaw crushers are now better equipped to deliver the performance customers expect from a global leader in mining and quarry solutions.

“Our new upgraded jaw crushers are now more aligned with the full Sandvik range,” said Martin Johansson, global product manager, jaw crushers. “They give our customers even more ability to secure safety, improve productivity and availability, reduce costs and accelerate sustainability with a partner they can count on.”

“Our new upgraded jaw crushers are now more aligned with the full Sandvik range.”

The latest Sandvik jaw crushers come complete with the features customers need for plug-and-play primary and tough material crushing. New and improved Sandvik jaw crushers now include even more of the safety, performance, availability and sustainability benefits customers expect from Sandvik solutions:

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Upgraded Sandvik jaw crushers are engineered to the same specifications for seamless compatibility with the full range of Sandvik solutions and now come with a 3-year standard warranty.

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Terex Names Rock Machinery New Canica, Simplicity Dealer in Indiana

Terex MPS (Minerals Processing Systems) announced the expanded partnership with Rock Machinery Inc., now an authorized distributor for all three legacy brands: Cedarapids, Simplicity and Canica in the state of Indiana.

Rock Machinery has been a respected distributor of high-quality crushing, screening and specialty equipment for the aggregate, mining and recycling industries across the Midwest.

Founded in 2004 by Larry Hetzel, Rock Machinery built its reputation on delivering exceptional equipment and parts support to producers throughout the region. Currently a full-line Cedarapids distributor in Indiana, Rock Machinery will now represent Simplicity Vibratory Equipment and Canica Vertical Shaft Impactors (VSI) as well, offering customers a complete crushing and screening product solution in the state of Indiana.

“We’ve proudly served the Indiana market since 2015,” said Bryant Fazer, president of Rock Machinery. “The addition of Simplicity and Canica to our Cedarapids offering gives us the ability to provide a full range of crushing and screening solutions to our customers. We’re excited to represent these historic brands known for quality, performance and durability.”

Cedarapids, Simplicity and Canica have long been recognized for engineering excellence and dependable performance, according to the company. Cedarapids offers a complete range of portable, modular and static crushing and screening systems. Simplicity is known for its vibratory screens and feeders, while Canica delivers vertical shaft impactor technology for a wide range of applications.

“We’re excited to represent these historic brands known for quality, performance and durability.”

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Many quarry companies still use drill-and-blast for large rock extraction.

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While drill-and-blast continues to prove problematic in a quarry setting, a large-sized excavator equipped with a heavy, powerful breaker can provide an alternative. Heavy-duty hydraulic breakers represent an economic solu tion as they also provide high produc tivity and continuous production — without the risk of excessive vibrations, noise or potentially harmful flying debris.

In response to meeting this blasting dilemma head-on, Toku America Inc. has recently advanced its Striker TNB large quarry breakers line with a range of options that allows quarry operations to choose the right breaker specifically designed to their material size, hardness and other jobsite condition variables.

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Consisting of five TNB models (TNB-151, 90, 30K, 40K, 400), the large hydraulic quarry breakers are engineered for Cat, John Deere and Komatsu excavators. Featuring “accumulator free” technology, they also boast a simple and efficient design with only two moving parts — requiring no maintenance, according to Toku.

Ultimately, this configuration delivers impact energy, long life and low operating costs — while providing performance to overcome blasting safety, downtime and zoning limitations.

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Sandvik Crushers Focus On Safety, Sustainability

Safer Choice of Crusher

The upgrades to Sandvik jaw crushers put focus on Sandvik’s commitment to safety. The ability for hydraulic wedge setting and retraction adjustments reduces operator exposure to unnecessary risk. An improved guarding system advances the unique Sandvik uniform safety-engineering integrated in past solutions, ensuring the new jaw crushers are as safety-first and foremost as our customers need them to be, according to Sandvik.

Tough Crushing Made Easier

The new upgraded Sandvik jaw crushers come with a welded main frame and material quality improvements and are delivered complete with everything needed for fast and seamless integration with a customer’s existing operation. The smaller footprint, uniformity of structural components and parts, logical service access points and clearer role-based documentation ensure shorter times to full productivity with less need for

local engineering or additional training.

The Sandvik jaw crushers also are now equipped with the new ACS-j system, simplifying monitoring and control of lubrication, hydraulic settings and eccentric shaft bearing temperature. The information is accessible through a web interface, providing customers with oversight and control of components and crusher metrics that help maintain optimal crushing performance and availability through troubleshooting.

Sustainability Starts at Crusher

“Sandvik is proud of the positive circularity impact we make through the design, manufacturing and operation of our jaw crushers,” said the company. “From the high energy efficiency of our main motor to the compact all-in-one footprint to the fully recyclable materials used in their design, manufacturing and operation, Sandvik jaw crushers are a natural fit in sustainable quarry and mining operations.”

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Volvo Construction Equipment to Expand Machine Production in North America

Volvo Construction Equipment is making a significant investment to expand production worldwide.

For crawler excavators, three main sites will see approximately $261 million invested to expand crawler excavator production to meet growing customer demands, mitigate supply chain risks and reduce reliance on long-distance logistics. These sites include Shippensburg, Pa.; Changwon, South Korea; and a location in Sweden.

In Shippensburg, Volvo CE will not only add crawler excavator production but also expand wheel loader production to include large wheel loaders. Currently, soil and asphalt compactors and mid-size wheel loaders are manufactured at the Shippensburg factory.

Updates will be made to the existing space within the factory to install assembly lines, integrate more automation technologies into the manufacturing process and train employees, with the goal to be production-ready in the first half of 2026.

Investment Aims to Bolster Global Machine Availability

In a rapidly evolving market, strategically enhancing production capacity and flexibility will allow the OEM to meet current and future customer demands more effectively, according to Melker Jernberg, head of Volvo CE.

“We must respond to growing demand and we’re excited to expand our facilities to serve our customers better,” said Jernberg. “This investment underscores our commitment to quality and innovation, allowing us to deliver even greater

value.”

By expanding production capabilities in key markets, Volvo CE will reduce dependency on any single site and become less reliant on long-distance logistics. Supply chain risks also will be mitigated by expanding domestic supplier bases, allowing the OEM to more nimbly manage any economic or regulatory challenges.

Jernberg said that fostering collaboration with local suppliers and customers will better position the company for sustained growth and innovation without compromising the high standards that Volvo CE equipment is known for.

Reducing Lead Times, Improving Supply

“Bringing excavator production to North America and growing the range of wheel loader models built here has always been part of our long-term industrial plan, so it’s exciting to finally share this news with our employees, dealers and customers,” said Scott Young, head of region North America. “This increase in production capacity means that over 50 percent of our North American machine supply can be built here in Shippensburg, resulting in shorter lead times while also creating opportunities for supplier growth.”

Volvo CE acquired the Shippensburg site in 2007 from Ingersoll Rand and relocated its regional headquarters there in 2012. On top of recent investments, Volvo CE will invest approximately $40 million locally over the next five years. Today’s announcement is a win for central Pennsylvania, as it shows the company’s continued commitment to the local community and its economic vitality. 

Newsweek Selects Bobcat as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2025

Bobcat Company was selected as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2025 by Newsweek.

In the annual rankings, Bobcat was recognized in seven distinct award categories, reflecting its commitment to meaningful work, employee wellbeing and continuous career development for more than 5,000 employees in the United States.

Newsweek also featured Bobcat on its 2025 lists of America’s Greatest Workplaces for manufacturing, America’s Greatest Workplaces by State — North Dakota, America’s Greatest Workplaces for parents and families, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z, America’s Greatest Workplaces for mental well being and America’s Greatest Workplaces for inclusion and diversity.

“We are honored to be recognized among Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025,” said Stacey Breuer, vice president of human resources of Doosan Bobcat North America Inc.

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“These awards are a reflection of the culture our employees help create every day — one where our employees are empowered to do great work and careers are built with intention.”

In facilities throughout the United States, Bobcat employs more than 5,000 people who are responsible for designing, building and supporting the industry with compact equipment and work site solutions. As a manufacturer, Bobcat’s roots began in America’s heartland and this legacy continues with Bobcat’s North American headquarters in West Fargo, N.D.

Bobcat continues to make investments in workplaces and programs that support and elevate the overall employee experience. This includes new onboarding, learning and mentorship initiatives; leadership and career development programs; resource groups; competitive benefit offerings; and more that support employee engagement, retention and development.

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people and the positive impact they continue to have on our customers, communities and Bobcat’s success,” said Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America Inc.

“We will always strive to provide an innovative work environment for our employees and continue to invest in their future, so they have the opportunity to excel and succeed at Bobcat.”

Compiled in partnership with market data research firm Plant-A Insights, Newsweek identified America’s Greatest Workplaces by conducting a large-scale employer study based on more than 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from approximately 250,000 United States’ employees across 78 different sectors, each of whom were surveyed on key factors in employee satisfaction, including compensation and benefits, training and career progression, work-life balance and company culture.

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United Contractors removed pavement and beams from the bridge approximately 15 ft. above Hickman Road, shifting traffic away from the work.

“What we’re doing right now is we’re widening to the outside,” said Frank Leong, Iowa DOT spokesman. “So, depending on where you are, we’re adding up to 36 feet of paving to the outside of the project. And then, the next project is going to be redoing the middle section of the freeway and in the third project, they’re reconstructing the Hickman interchange down below from a standard signalized intersection to a diverging diamond intersection.”

The west end of Des Moines has seen an incredible amount of growth in recent years with big businesses relocating to the area and providing numerous job opportunities, Leong said.

“Right now, on the freeway, we’re around 122,000 vehicles per day. Those are based on 2022 traffic counts. In 2025, we’re projecting 185,000 vehicles per day.”

The main challenge has been keeping traffic moving while rebuilding the bridge, Leong said. For the first phase of the project, crews shifted traffic toward the middle of the freeway.

“We moved onto the existing shoulder area to get traffic away from the area where we have to work, which is the outside,” he said. “And then we had to saw between the beams — pick a place in the slab that falls between the beams and then we removed that pavement along with the beams.”

A second challenge is the worksite, located in a busy metro area and set in the tight space between the freeway and the edge of state property right-of-way.

“We can’t get deliveries and equipment in there at will,” Leong said. “We have to do it during strategic times during the day. Usually, if it’s going to be pretty impactful, if they’re going to get picking equipment in

there like cranes or some of the off-road vehicles they’re using, a lot of that has to happen at night. So, there are a lot of scheduling concerns out there. Construction out here doesn’t move as fast as it does in a more landscaped area where a contractor can move freely at will.”

Cews are in the process of moving dirt so that everything is to the desired grade.

“Then, they’ll get the walls built, and once that’s completed, they’ll start base operations and put the pavement on top,” Leong said.

The project also involves widening Walnut Creek Bridge, a second, smaller structure to the south. Phase one is expected

to be completed by the end of 2025.

Phase two is slated to begin in early 2026 and will involve demolishing the old existing portion of the bridge and building the new. Crews will construct the new bridge foundation on site, hang the beams and build the rest of the bridge using forms over traffic, Leong said. Phase three, the final phase, will begin in 2027.

“The new bridge is going to allow room for the diverging diamond intersection along with increased capacity,” Leong said. “There are currently three lanes, north and south bound. Once fully completed, there will be four lanes south and five lanes north.”

The project has been a long time coming,

Leong said.

“The overall traffic growth has gotten the DOT’s attention because we like to stay ahead of the growth so the roads can operate safely, and people aren’t sitting in traffic.”

The project is funded through 80 percent federal funds and 20 percent state and is expected to be completed in 2028.

Some project statistics, courtesy, Iowa DOT:

• number of subcontractors on site: 23

• sq. yds. of pavement being built: 100,000

• sq. ft. of earth walls being built: 100,000

• cu. yds. of dirt being moved: 788,000

• length of project: 2.1 mi.  CEG

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Designing Cleaner Concrete That Absorbs Carbon Dioxide

(Editor’s note: This article and photos are courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania.)

From the mud, straw and gypsum mixtures of ancient Egypt’s monumental pyramids to the sophisticated underwater material employed by Roman engineers in iconic structures like the Pantheon, concrete has long symbolized civilization’s resilience and ingenuity.

Yet today, concrete finds itself in a paradoxical bind: The very material that allowed societies to flourish also is responsible for up to 9 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change, itself deeply rooted in fossil fuel use, presents humanity with an existential challenge if people seek to sustainably build the structures that support modern life — namely, new homes, highways, bridges and more.

Now, designers, materials scientists, and engineers from the University of Pennsylvania have teamed up to create a biomineral-infused concrete by blending 3D printing with the fossil architecture of microscopic algae. This concrete is remarkably lightweight — yet structurally sound — and captures up to 142 percent more carbon dioxide than conventional mixes while using less cement and still meeting standard compressive-strength targets.

The key ingredient is diatomaceous earth (DE), a popular filler material made from fossilized microorganisms. The researchers found that the fine, porous and sponge-like texture of DE not only improves the stability of concrete as it’s pushed through a 3D printer nozzle but also provides abundant sites for trapping carbon dioxide. These findings, which are reported in Advanced Functional Materials, pave the way for building materials that both hold up bridges and skyscrapers and help restore marine ecosystems and capture carbon from the air.

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Penn Engineering materials scientist Shu Yang and Weitzman School of Design architect Masoud Akbarzadeh teamed up to develop a 3D concrete printing system that captures carbon dioxide and boosts the structural performance of the building materials. The solution is based on diatomaceous earth and offers enhanced carbon capture and structural fortitude while using relatively fewer materials. At top, a 3D-printed model of a triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) design.

“Usually, if you increase the surface area or porosity, you lose strength,” said co-senior author Shu Yang, the Joseph Bordogna professor of engineering and applied science and chair of the Department of Materials Science at the School of Engineering and Applied Science. “But here, it was the opposite; the structure became stronger over time.”

She noted that the team not only achieved “an additional 30 percent higher carbon dioxide conversion” when the geometry of the material was further optimized, but did so while maintaining a compressive strength comparable to

ordinary concrete. “It was one of those rare moments where everything just worked better and looked nicer,” she said.

“But it wasn’t just about aesthetics or reducing mass,” added co-senior author Masoud Akbarzadeh, associate professor of architecture of the Weitzman School of Design. “It was about unlocking a new structural logic. We could reduce material by almost 60 percent, and still carry the load, showing it’s possible to do so much more with so much less.”

Why Concrete, Diatomaceous Earth?

Yang saw potential in applying her materials science expertise toward imbuing the gravel, cement and water mixture of concrete with carbon-capture properties.

“I didn’t know much when we first started,” she said, “but I understood that rheology — how particles flow and interact — was crucial to how concrete behaves during mixing and printing.”

To translate that understanding into a viable 3D-printing formulation, she leaned on the experience of her former postdoctoral researcher and first author of the paper, KunHao Yu, who had previously worked with concrete in civil engineering and additive manufacturing contexts.

“Concrete isn’t like conventional printing materials,” Yu said. “It has to flow smoothly under pressure, stabilize quickly after extrusion and then continuously strengthen as it cures.”

That complexity, he said, made it an ideal challenge to apply a mix of chemistry, physics and design thinking.

At the same time, Yang had been revisiting diatomaceous earth, which she had previously encountered in studies of natural photonic crystals and carbon sinks in the southern ocean, where diatoms help reduce greenhouse gases by ferrying carbon dioxide to the sea floor when they die. Diatoms — a kind of ancient microscopic algae — construct intricate, porous silica shells that, over millions of years, have accumulated into the DE now used in everything from pool filters

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to soil additives.

“I was intrigued by how this natural material could absorb carnon dioxide,” Yang said. “And I started wondering: What if we could integrate it directly into construction materials?”

The team discovered that DE’s internal pore network not only provided pathways for carbon dioxide to diffuse into the structure but also enabled calcium carbonate to form during curing, thereby improving both carbon dioxide uptake and mechanical strength.

Yu led the development of the printable concrete ink, calibrating variables for the 3D printer like water-to-binder ratios, nozzle size and extrusion speed.

“We ran a lot of trials,” he said. “What surprised us most was that despite the high porosity that normally acts an impediment to stress, the material actually got stronger as it absorbed carbon dioxide.”

Hidden Geometry of Carbon Capture

While DE optimized the material itself, geometry played an equally transformative role. Akbarzadeh and his team turned to triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) — mathematically complex but naturally occurring structures found in bones, coral reefs and sea stars. These “continuous” forms, which are devoid of sharp edges or breaks, are prized for their ability to maximize surface area while minimizing mass.

“The shapes are complex, but naturally efficient in that they maximize surface area and geometric stiffness while minimizing material,” Akbarzadeh said. “In nature, form and function are inseparable, so we wanted to bring that principle into the arrangements of these materials.”

Using polyhedral graphic statics, a method that maps force distributions through geometry, his team designed a concrete structure that could support itself, even with steep overhangs, while remaining open and porous enough for maximum carbon dioxide exposure.

In graphic statics, Akbarzadeh explained, every line in the form diagram represents the force flow, allowing the team to tune how compressive and tensile forces distribute through the structure. They then coupled that with post-tensioning cables to enhance the internal stability of the concrete.

Findings, Future Work

Once modeled, the forms were digitally sliced into printable layers and optimized to extrude smoothly without collapsing, sagging or clogging the printer nozzle. The resulting printed components were tested under load and subjected to carbonated environments, which culminated in structures that used 68 percent less material than traditional concrete blocks while increasing their surface-area-to-volume ratio by over 500 percent. In addition, the TPMS cube retained 90 percent of the compressive strength of the solid version and achieved a 32 percent higher carbon dioxide uptake per unit of cement.

Looking ahead, the team is advancing the work on multiple fronts including scaling up to full-size structural elements such as floors, facades and load-bearing panels.

“We’re testing larger components with more complex reinforcement schemes,” said Akbarzadeh, referring to the embedded posttensioning cables and force-balancing geometries that his lab specializes in. “We want these to be not just strong and efficient, but buildable at architectural scale.”

Another avenue focuses on marine infrastructure. Due to its porosity and ecological compatibility, the DE-TPMS concrete may be well-suited for structures like artificial reefs, oyster beds or coral platforms.

“We’re especially excited about deploying this in restoration contexts,” said Yang. “The high surface area helps marine organisms attach and grow, while the material passively absorbs carbon dioxide from the surrounding water.”

Yang’s team also is exploring how DE might work with other binder chemistries beyond industry-standard cements, such as magnesium-based or alkali-activated systems. “We want to push this idea further,” she said. “What if we could remove the cement altogether? Or use waste streams as the reactive component?”

“The moment we stopped thinking about concrete as static and started seeing it as dynamic — as something that reacts to its environment — we opened up a whole new world of possibilities,” she added.

(Other authors include So Hee Nah, KunYu Wang, Yinding Chi and Peter Psarras of Penn Engineering and Teng Teng Hua Chai and Yefan Zhi, of the Weitzman School.

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The legislation “creates avenues to reduce liability and boost profitability,” said the firm. Those opportunities fall under a wide range, from equipment purchasing and entity structuring to employee engagement and tax benefit education, it added.

Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of the Associated Equipment Distributors' (AED), had high praise for the bill’s provisions.

“Certainty is paramount for all businesses, and this is exactly what OBBBA provides equipment dealers, manufacturers and our customers,” said McGuire.

Capital investment incentivizing will “help unleash the economy,” he said, by making these provisions permanent. “AED members can worry less about an everchanging tax code and focus on supplying and servicing the equipment needed to build, feed and fuel America.”

The law’s provisions “are poised to influence how construction firms plan, invest and operate for years to come,” said Carl Oliveri of Grassi Advisors.

The construction practice leader and a partner at Grassi, Oliveri analyzed the OBBBA and picked apart the provisions that most affect the construction industry.

Permanent 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation

The OBBBA permanently reinstates 100percent bonus depreciation for qualifying property placed in service on or after Jan. 19, 2025.

Oliveri noted this includes construction equipment, vehicles and certain improvements to nonresidential real property. The provision applies to both new and used property and ends the phase-down schedule in place previously.

“For tax purposes, contractors can now fully expense the cost of equipment, vehicles and qualifying property in the year placed in service,” said Oliveri.

Fully expensing those costs results in greater certainty in long-term planning and frees up cash flow for working capital purposes, he added.

“This may be especially valuable for contractors upgrading or expanding their fleets.”

However, equipment not manufactured or purchased domestically could face tariffs, which would be part of the cost to write off, noted Oliveri.

Expanded Section 179 Expensing

Effective for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2024, the maximum Section 179 deduction is increased to $2.5 million.

This, said Oliveri, is a phase-out threshold of $4 million, and both amounts are indexed for inflation. It is similar to the bonus depre-

ciation rule.

Contractors can immediately expense the full cost of qualifying equipment, software and certain improvements to nonresidential property.

“The expanded limits provide construction firms with more flexibility to manage their taxable income,” said Oliveri. “Pairing Section 179 with bonus depreciation may offer a more strategic approach to maximizing large capital investments and managing state taxable income.”

Qualified Production Property (QPP) Incentive

The OBBBA introduces a new 100 percent deduction for Qualified Production Property (QPP): a category of newly constructed nonresidential real property primarily used for manufacturing, production or refining tangible personal property.

To qualify, though, construction must begin after Jan. 19, 2025, and the property must be placed in service before Jan. 1, 2031.

According to the rule, the deduction applies to new buildings and improvements. However, it excludes property used for office, administrative, lodging, parking, sales, research, software development or engineering functions.

“This provision provides a powerful incentive for companies to invest in new production facilities,” said Oliveri.

Contractors fabricating their own materials for use on a job site may have a signifi-

cant tax planning opportunity to reinvest in their business. These reinvestments can mean upgrading production facilities while utilizing the full tax benefit under the qualified production property (QPP).

PTET Deductibility Preserved

The OBBBA preserves federal deductions for state and local taxes paid at the entity level under elective Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) regimes.

PTET programs were designed to bypass the $10,000 state and local tax (SALT) cap applied at the individual level under the 2017 tax cuts and jobs act.

However, OBBBA increases the SALT cap to $40,000. That spells relief for business owners who face SALT above the expanded limit.

The PTET provisions will continue to provide relief for pass-through businesses in high-tax jurisdictions, such as New York and New Jersey.

Oliveri said for construction companies structured as partnerships or S corporations, this preserves a valuable federal deduction for state taxes.

In turn, it “allows businesses retain more corporate capital to deploy into projects in lieu of utilizing lines of credit at higher interest rates,” he said.

Expanded Interest Deduction

The OBBBA reinstates the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) based limitation for

tax years after Dec. 31, 2024. This change reverses limitation in effect since 2022, allowing recapture of depreciation, amortization and depletion. This recapture is allowed in calculating adjusted taxable income (ATI) for the 30 percent cap on business interest deductions.

Contractors utilizing lines of credit for operating needs may now deduct a greater amount of interest expense, improving their after-tax cash position.

“Firms with significant leverage should model their 2025 interest positions to evaluate whether restructuring or shifting interest to related entities could enhance deductibility,” said Oliveri.

Research and Development (R&D) Expensing

The OBBBA repeals the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) requirement to amortize domestic research and development expenditures over five years.

That means businesses may now immediately deduct eligible U.S.-based R&D costs for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2024.

Contractors with average gross receipts of less than $31 million may elect to apply the new rules retroactively to tax years beginning after 2021. This retroactive relief can be achieved by amending prior returns; through a one-time “catch-up” deduction in 2025; or spread over 2025 and 2026.

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Volvo Applies for Certification of CARB-24 Compliant Engine

Volvo Trucks North America announced that it will apply for certification of a CARB-24 Omnibus compliant engine that it expects will meet the California Air Resources Board’s 2024 emissions standards and be available to order in the near future.

The engine is designed to obtain a certification at the 0.05g NOx rating with reduced particulate matter (PM) emissions. This new engine continues Volvo’s ambition toward zero emissions in heavy-duty transportation by 2040.

The engine will be built on the new Volvo D13 VGT (variable geometry turbo) engine platform, which was launched last month at TMC. Volvo Trucks was the first North American OEM to launch a truck with a 24-volt electrical architecture. Once certified, customers will be able to order the CARB-24 Omnibus compliant engine in the all-new Volvo VNL and VNR models, with expected available configurations of 425 hp/1750 lb.-ft. torque or 455 hp/1850 lb.-ft. torque.

In addition to less NOx and PM, the new D13 VGT engine will enhance fuel efficiency through several innovations: a shorter seven-wave piston for improved combustion, a longer connecting rod to reduce friction, a precision needle control valve for optimized fuel flow and a variable displacement oil pump to minimize parasitic losses. The improvement in fuel efficiency also is expected to have a direct and significant impact on CO2 reduction.

Volvo Trucks’ new engine will feature an advanced emission control system, includ ing a fully serviceable linear exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS) and an integrat ed 48-volt heater used during startup and low-load situations to achieve the stringent ultra-low NOx targets. Each EATS component is designed for indi vidual servicing or replacement, minimizing waste and maximizing operational lifespan.

Volvo Trucks’ new engine features an advanced emissions control system with a fully serviceable linear exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS).

This new engine complements Volvo Trucks’ earlier CARB-24 engine launch for the legacy VNL and VNR models. CARB’s Omnibus regulations aim to reduce NOx emissions by 75 percent and PM by 50 percent from heavyduty on-road engines

engine model years 2024 through 2026 — compared with current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

“To help customers successfully navigate evolving regulations, Volvo has developed an engine that is intended to meet both EPA and CARB requirements,” said Johan Agebrand, director of product marketing, Volvo Trucks North America. “We continue to invest in powertrain and vehicle advancements that support our sustainability goals and our commitment to environmental stewardship. The Volvo VNR Electric continues to lead the Class 8 battery electric truck market in North America with over 40 percent market share and continue investments in developing other zero- and near-zero tailpipe emissions technologies.”

announced that it will apply for cercompliant engine that it expects will Board’s 2024 emissions standards and be available to order in the near future.

Fleet operators interested in learning more about the engine, which Volvo Trucks expects to be CARB-24 Omnibus compliant, or placing an order can visit their nearest Volvo Trucks dealership. Deliveries of trucks with the new engine are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. 

Hydex Water Tanks Now Available Through Hills Machinery

Hydex articulated water tanks will be sold and supported in the United States under the name Hydex USA in partnership between Hydex Solutions Ltd. and Hills Machinery.

Hills Machinery is a full-service equipment sales and rental operation based in Columbia, S.C., with 14 locations throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. The Hydex articulated water tanks are designed for integration with Rokbak articulated truck chassis and also will be upfit on the articulated truck chassis of a customer’s choice — including used truck chassis.

The Hydex articulated water tanks will be integrated and supported from Hills Machinery’s expansive new facility in Wilson, N.C., and at a joint upfit/manufacturing center in Seattle, Wash.

“Dust suppression and access to water is a growing demand throughout North America as job sites get bigger, mines and quarries get busier, and as local regulations become more restrictive,” said Jim Hills, president of Hills Machinery and Hydex USA. “The

combination of the wildly popular Rokbak articulated truck chassis and the engineering excellence of the Hydex water tanks represents the premium off-road dust suppression and water delivery solution available to the North American construction and mining markets today.”

At the core of the product offering are two water tanks matched specifically to Rokbak articulated dump trucks: a 6,000-gal. water tank (AWT6) matched to the 370 hp RA30 and a 9,000-gal. water tank (AWT9) matched to the 444 hp RA40. Each truck chassis is built for off-road hauling and the truck cab is a favorite of operators with excellent space and easy, responsive controls, according to the company.

Each tank also will be outfit on the articulated truck chassis of each customer’s choice, as the design allows for upfit and integration with all major manufacturers of articulated trucks. The tanks can even be outfit on a used articulated truck chassis if a business owner is looking to get a little extra life out of an old truck body.

“We work with Rokbak on a daily basis and believe those to be the two best trucks to outfit these tanks with and we also recognize that some contractors will want to keep their fleet standardized with other brands of trucks — we’re happy to work with everyone to solve their dust suppression and water access needs,” said Hills.

The hallmark of the Hydex USA AWT6 and AWT9 articulated water tanks is the smooth and safe operation in all off-road conditions thanks to baffle valves in both transverse and longitudinal directions for superior stability.

Each water tank is fully customizable to each job site and features design advantages that deliver superior water spraying performance:

• water is shot from an American-made Elkhart water cannon to more than 213 ft. and water pressure can be manually adjusted to flow rates of 320, 480 or 630 gal. per minute based on the application;

• a front bumper sprayer, vertical side sprayer and rear spray bar with more than 82 ft. of coverage

gives the operator extreme water spraying versatility and customization; and

• an electric Hannay hose reel capable of holding 100 ft. of 1½in. diameter hose with an adjustable nozzle is also available to help the operator reach hard-toreach areas.

Additional standout features include:

• an American-made Berkeley water pump driven by the truck’s hydraulic system for optimal performance;

• 3-in. heavy duty sprayers fully adjustable and individually controlled from the cab;

• a rear dribble bar that sprays water from the bottom of the tank;

• a 3-in. coupler that allows for easy loading from hydrants and an optional suction loading system for filling from lakes and reservoirs;

• a rear lighting kit with a rotary beacon and work light for optimal job site visibility and awareness; and

• extremely simple and intuitive in-cab controls — including an incab water level indicator.

Additional optional features include a rear backup camera and top-of-tank safety rails for easy access to the top of the tank.

Hills Machinery also will back each water truck with its uptime operations lifecycle fleet management and real-time equipment monitoring service. The company also has pre-stocked an extensive inventory of parts to ensure immediate availability as trucks begin to hit job sites, mines and quarries throughout North America.

“We are dedicated to delivering premium heavy equipment and off-road solutions that help construction, mining and site development contractors improve their way of doing business — the Hydex USA articulated water tanks meet and exceed that dedication,” said Hills. “We’re excited to work with contractors and fleet managers throughout the U.S. in delivering the best water trucks on the market.”

Hydex Solutions Ltd. is based in the UK. For more information on Hills Machinery, visit HillsMachinery.com. 

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Ohio Launches Major Effort to Expand Commercial Truck Parking Spaces

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)

Director Pamela Boratyn announced July 29 details of a new plan to address the shortage of safe, accessible commercial-truck parking in Ohio by adding at least 1,400 new truck parking spaces across the state.

Following an extensive review of ODOT property, Ohio has identified 33 sites in 19 counties where long-term truck parking lots will be created or expanded, more than doubling current truck parking capacity at ODOT-maintained sites.

“As Ohio’s economy continues to grow, so do the number of trucks traveling on Ohio's network of interstates and state routes,” said DeWine. “By expanding safe, accessible places for drivers to rest, we’re supporting the people who keep our economy moving and making it safer for everyone on our roads.”

Perfectly situated within a day’s drive of 60 percent of the United States and Canadian population, Ohio is one of America’s most critical freight corridors. In 2023 alone, trucks logged 27.5 million mi. on Ohio roads, and ODOT estimates that freight volume will increase 26 percent by 2045.

The 33 new truck parking areas will be in Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Auglaize, Belmont, Clermont, Fayette, Franklin, Gallia, Guernsey, Henry, Lake, Mahoning, Medina, Ross, Summit, Warren and Wyandot counties. Once complete, the American Transportation Research Institute projects that Ohio will lead the nation in the total number of long-term truck parking spaces available on state-owned property.

“Ohio’s new truck parking plan is a

major step forward in improving safety for truck drivers and everyone on the road,” said Boratyn. “These projects will make our state a national leader in total truck parking capacity — setting the standard for safety and service.”

According to the American Trucking Associations, there is one truck parking space for every 11 trucks on the road in the United States, forcing truck drivers who can’t find a spot to drive drowsy or pull over to sleep in unsafe areas such as highway shoulders and entrance/exit ramps. A total of 689 crashes were caused by drowsy semi-truck drivers in Ohio since 2015, resulting in 345 injuries and two fatalities.

Ohio’s commercial-truck parking plan is funded with $150 million from the current transportation budget which was passed by the Ohio General Assembly and signed by Gov. DeWine earlier this year. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with all work expected to be complete by the end of 2027. Each site will include lighting and restroom facilities to support driver safety and comfort.

The parking expansion is part of a continued push by the DeWine Administration to support freight mobility, bolster economic competitiveness and improve highway safety. Other initiatives include:

• 2019: Launch of a Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS) in partnership with Midwest states to provide real-time parking availability updates on digital signs, incab systems and OHGO.com.

• 2022: Conversion of more than a dozen unused weigh stations into truck parking areas, creating 144 new spaces.

• 2023: Announcement of a statewide initiative to re-imagine and modernize 36 rest areas, including 401 new truck parking spots.

• 2024: Transformation of two abandoned rest areas — in Preble and Trumbull counties — into dedicated truck parking, adding 138 spaces.

In total, there are currently nearly 14,200 truck parking spaces available statewide, with most located at privately owned truck stops or businesses. 

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Bill Makes 100-Percent Bonus Depreciation Permanent

Foreign R&D expenditure remains subject to a 15-year amortization period, according to the legislation.

Contractor’s investing in design innovation, engineering processes or construction technology may now fully deduct qualifying R&D costs in the year incurred.

Smaller and mid-sized firms should assess whether they are eligible for retroactive deductions under the catch-up provision. Otherwise, they must choose to amend prior years’ returns in order to recoup taxes paid.

Exception to Percentage-ofCompletion Method for Residential Construction

The Percentage-of-Completion Method (PCM) now includes residential construction contracts involving more than four dwelling units. This includes multi-family buildings and condominium developments. Previously, this exception applied only to buildings with four or fewer units.

Oliveri said the change makes for a broader range of residential projects to use the completed-contract method. This in turn enables contractors “to defer income recognition until substantial completion,” he

added.

“This may result in greater flexibility in tax planning and improved cash flow for developers and builders engaged in largerscale residential construction.”

Opportunity Zone Incentives

The Opportunity Zone (OZ) program becomes permanent under the OBBBA. It replaces the original sunset date of Dec. 31, 2026.

Rolling 10-year designation cycles, beginning on July 1, 2026, are provided for.

Governors can name new zones every 10 years, each lasting a decade.

The law also introduces enhanced compliance and reporting requirements for Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs). This includes annual IRS disclosures and public reporting on community impact.

“The extended OZ framework may increase project volume in designated areas, in affordable housing, infrastructure and commercial development,” said Oliveri.

All this while offering investors longterm tax incentives that drive demand for construction services. Contractors should track regional OZ designations, he added. They also should “consider partnering with developers or funds targeting these areas

to capture future project opportunities.”

Estate, Gift Tax Exemption Made Permanent

The OBBBA permanently increases the federal lifetime estate, gift and generationskipping transfer (GST) tax exemption to $15 million per individual.

The figure goes up to $30 million per married couple and is indexed annually for inflation beginning in 2026. The provision replaces the prior exemption, which was scheduled to sunset and revert to approximately $7 million per person.

“This change provides long-term certainty for high-net-worth individuals and family-owned construction businesses engaged in succession planning,” said Oliveri. “The expanded exemption offers a valuable opportunity to transfer ownership interests, real estate or other appreciating assets with reduced estate tax exposure.”

How Construction Companies Can Benefit

Oliveri urged businesses in the construction industry to assess how these provisions may impact their operations and tax strategies.

“To stay ahead, businesses should evaluate their accounting methods, including

contract types and gross receipts thresholds,” he said.

These evaluations should identify opportunities for method changes or simplification. Businesses should update capital budgets in light of permanent 100-percent bonus depreciation and expanded Section 179 expensing.

Eligibility for R&D expensing should be assessed, especially for firms with under $31 million in average gross receipts that may benefit from retroactive deductions.

“Model interest expense limitations and consider restructuring debt or operations to preserve deductibility,” said Oliveri. “Review entity structure and PTET participation to maximize pass-through tax benefits under the new rules.”

He urged contractors to revisit succession and ownership transition plans, taking into account the permanent estate and gift tax exemption.

“The OBBBA represents a significant shift in federal tax policy with far-reaching implications for the construction industry,” said Oliveri. “As with any significant legislative change, thorough planning and scenario modeling are essential to capitalize on new opportunities and adjust your strategy accordingly.”  CEG

JLG Designs Electric Telehandler for Evolving Job Sites

JLG Industries Inc. has unveiled its latest electric innovation: the E313 telehandler.

Designed for all-terrain and off-road use, the battery-powered E313 offers zero-emission and low-noise operation for moving materials around indoor construction, urban, residential and municipal projects.

“As job sites evolve, machines need to evolve with them,” said John Boehme, JLG’s senior product manager of telehandlers. “Our new E313 electric-powered telehandler transforms how work is done in emissionfree spaces and noise-sensitive environments by delivering a quieter, more efficient working experience.”

With a 3,500-lb. (1,587.57-kg) maximum lift capacity, a 13ft. 1-in. (3.99-m) maximum lift height, 5-ft. 8-in. (1.73-m) for ward reach and 9.3-mph (14.97-kmh) travel speed, this JLG electric telehandler provides all the advantages of an ultra-compact, electric-powered machine without sacrificing performance for loading and unloading trucks and flatbeds, moving materials around or accessing work at height in single-story buildings, according to the manufacturer.

Key features of the new electric E313 include:

• 18.6-kW/h electrical system with six maintenance-free 48V lithium-ion batteries for environmentally friendly operation with no emissions

• Up to four hours of continuous operation, or extended intermittent use, for increased productivity with extended working hours, especially for overnight projects

• Dual on-board battery chargers with 110V and 220V charging adapters for convenient charging

• Efficient electric drive motors eliminate the need for fuel or oil and reduce maintenance, lowering operating costs

Designed for all-terrain and off-road use, the batterypowered E313 offers zero-emission and low-noise operation for moving materials around indoor construction, urban, residential and municipal projects.

• Two-speed electric transmission with high-speed, two-wheel drive and low-speed, four-wheel drive for optimal power management for various job site conditions

• Two-wheel rear pivot power steering resulting in less ground disturbance

• Load Stability Indication (LSI) system for enhanced operator confidence, enhancing job site safety by mitigating the risk of accidents during load handling

• Seatbelt Engagement and Operator Presence system for enhanced safety with the use of visual and audible alarms, as well as limiting

For increased machine versatility, this new electric telehandler from JLG comes standard with a universal skid-steer coupler system, allowing it to attach to various existing telehandler and skid-steer loader attachments, including carriages, forks and buckets. It also has an integrated hitch for hauling tools around the job, increasing efficiency by reducing the need for additional equipment on-site.

The E313 also boasts reduced maintenance requirements and easy serviceability, lowering operating costs. It comes standard with JLG’s ClearSky Smart Fleet management system, allowing for true two-way fleet interactivity.

A diesel engine model, the JLG 313, is available in addition to this new electric model. For more information, visit JLG.com.  JLG photo

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August 19, 2025

• Online August 26, 2025

BIG IRON AUCTIONS www.bigiron.com 800-937-3558

• Online

August 20, 2025

• Online August 27, 2025

BLACK STAR ACA www.blackstaraca.com 800-610-2192

• Online

Wed., August 20, 2025 For: Timed Auction

DON SMOCK AUCTION CO., INC.

www.dsa-auctions.com 765-778-9277

• Online

Tues., August 19, 2025

For: Residential Real Estate in Rensselaer, IN

FREIJE & FREIJE AUCTIONEERS

www.freijeauctioneers.com 317-539-2895

• Online

Sat., August 23, 2025 For: The Sandusky Summer Classic Car Auction

IRON BOUND AUCTIONS www.ironboundauctions.com 432-209-5112

• Seminole, TX

August 20 - 21, 2025 For: 2-Day Public Equipment Auction

J.J. KANE AUCTIONEERS www.jjkane.com

855-GO2-KANE

• Online

August 19 - 20, 2025 For: Western Regional/Government Surplus Timed Auction

• Online

August 26 - 27, 2025 For: Southeast Regional Timed Auction

• Online

Tues., August 26, 2025 For: Northern California Timed Auction

J. STOUT AUCTIONS

www.jstoutauction.com

888-897-8864

• Online August 27, 2025

For: August Live Streaming Auction

JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC. www.jeffmartinauctioneers.com 601-450-6200

• Enigma, GA

Sat., August 16, 2025

For: South Georgia Consignment Auction

• Kissimmee, FL

Tues., August 19, 2025

For: Live Construction Auction

• Online

Tues., August 19, 2025 For: MyAuctionYard.com Auction

• Loudon, NH

Sat., August 23, 2025

For: Northeast US Public Online Auction

• Online

Tues., August 26, 2025

For: Electronics, Transit & Survey Equipment Auction

K-BID

www.k-bid.com

866-301-KBID

• Online Closes August 20, 2025 For: August Equipment Auction

PURPLE WAVE AUCTION

www.purplewave.com

866-608-9283

• Online

Tues., August 19, 2025 For: Government Auction

• Online

Wed., August 20, 2025

For: Ag Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., August 21, 2025

For: Truck & Trailer Auction

• Online

Wed., August 27, 2025

For: Vehicle & Equipment Auction

• Online

Thurs., August 28, 2025

For: Construction Equipment Auction

RES AUCTION SERVICES

www.RES.bid 833-SOLD-RES

• Online

Closing August 25, 2025 For: Industrial Cleaning Equipment Absolute Online Only Auction

• Wooster, OH

Sat., August 30, 2025

For: Construction & Ag Equipment Consignment Auction

RTi AUCTIONS

www.rtiauctions.com 585-243-1563

• Online

August 21 - 26, 2025

For: Admar Equipment NetAuction

SHETRON AUCTION & EQUIPMENT LLC

www.shetronequipment.com 717-532-8828

• Shippensburg, PA

Wed., August 27, 2025 For: Construction & Farm Equipment Auction

YODER & FREY

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS

www.yoderandfrey.com 419-865-3990

• Findley, OH

August 21 - 22, 2025

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

• Kissimmee, FL August 28 - 29, 2025

For: Heavy Equipment Auction

Onsite & Online

Annual Fall Equipment Auction!

EXCAVATORS

CAT:

SDLG:

‘20 303.5E2 CR, 2,778 hrs.

‘20 306CR, 2,967 hrs.

‘19 303.5E2 CR, 1,921 hrs.

‘03 312CL, 8,546 hrs.

HYUNDAI:

‘22 HX140AL, 688 hrs.

‘13 HX145LCR, 5,990 hrs.

LINK BELT:

‘17 350X4, 6,648 hrs.

‘16 80X3, 1,695 hrs.

OTHERS:

‘22 Hitachi ZX60USB-5N, 243 hrs.

‘21 John Deere 60G, 588 hrs.

’21 Kubota KX71-3, 632 hrs.

‘20 Volvo ECR88D, 2,402 hrs.

‘16 Case CX55B, 1,779 hrs.

Volvo ECR58, 3,495 hrs.

WHEEL LOADERS

CASE:

’22 621F, 883 hrs.

2- ‘22 321Fs, 645 & 5,000 hrs.

‘17 721G, 3,252 hrs.

‘16 621F, 4,296 hrs.

‘07 721E XT, 5,384 hrs.

‘05 521DXT, 5,227 hrs.

CAT:

‘19 906M, 7,477 hrs.

‘19 938M, 3,658 hrs.

‘06 924G High Lift, 3,792 hrs.

JOHN DEERE:

‘19 244L, 1,776 hrs.

‘18 524KII, 11,364 hrs.

‘17 304L, 1,681 hrs.

‘14 344K, 5,429 hrs.

‘10 644K High Lift, 9,777 hrs.

KOMATSU:

‘17 WA270-8, 6,086 hrs.

‘13 WA200PZ-6, 4,935 hrs.

2- ‘23 & ‘22 918Fs, 9 & 33 hrs.

‘14 LG959, 3,553 hrs.

VOLVO:

‘14 L90G, 15,139 hrs.

‘12 L50F, 12,558 hrs.

‘06 L90E, 4,163 hrs.

OTHERS:

‘23 Gehl AL750, 316 hrs.

‘23 New Holland W50TC, 221 hrs.

‘21 Kubota R640, 3,688 hrs.

‘17 Doosan DL220-5, 3,335 hrs.

‘15 Wacker Neuson WL60T, 2,390 hrs.

‘07 Hyundai HL730 XTD-7 High Lift, 5,213 hrs.

‘02 JCB 411HT, 9,281 hrs.

DOZERS

CASE:

‘20 750M WT, 1,981 hrs.

‘17 1150M WT, 6,552 hrs.

KOMATSU:

‘13 D37EX-22, 4,062 hrs.

‘13 D61PX-23, 3,367 hrs.

‘07 D51PX-22, 4,351 hrs.

‘07 D39PX-21, 3,262 hrs.

TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOES

‘19 Case 580SN, 3,843 hrs.

‘18 John Deere 310SL, 2,731 hrs.

‘06 John Deere 310SG, 4,378 hrs.

‘06 Case 590 SMII, 2,894 hrs.

‘02 John Deere 110, 1,600 hrs.

SCISSOR LIFTS

2-‘18 Snorkel S4726Es, 28 & 258 hrs.

‘15 Snorkel S2770RT rough terrain, 61 hrs.

‘13 Skyjack SJ8841 rough terrain, 3,052 hrs.

Upright X31N. Haulotte 3347E.

SMOOTH DRUM COMPACTORS

‘18 XCMG CV83PD 1,283 hrs.

2-‘15 Hamm H5I, 1,431 & 1,463 hrs.

‘15 Dyna Pac CA1500D 1,998 hrs.

‘98 Ingersoll Rand SD40D 2,223 hrs.

54" pad foot shell kit.

TELEHANDLERS

GEHL:

2- ’15 & ‘14 RS6-42s, 3,310 & 3,120 hrs.

JLG:

‘16 JLG 1055, 4,551 hrs.

‘15 Skytrak 8042, 3,320 hrs.

‘15 Skytrak 6042, 2,500 hrs.

JLG G6-42A.

OTHERS:

‘18 Cat TH357D Ag Handler, 7,517 hrs.

‘18 Snorkel SR5719, 329 hrs.

‘17 Genie GTH5519, 2,426 hrs. Gradall 534D-9.

BOOM LIFTS

GENIE:

‘16 S40, 3,257 hrs.

‘15 S60X, 3,089 hrs.

‘14 S85, 4,379 hrs.

‘08 S40, 3,637 hrs.

JLG:

‘17 600AJ, 1,768 hrs.

‘16 400S, 3,566 hrs.

‘14 800S, 3,810 hrs.

‘08 600S, 3,654 hrs.

SNORKEL:

‘19 A46JRT, 1,200 hrs.

‘98 TB60, 920 hrs.

MEC:

2-‘19 60Js, 1,020 & 1,234 hrs.

OTHERS:

2- ‘18 Nifty Lift TM50 towables, 314 & 458 hrs.

‘17 Haulotte HT67RTJ0, 1,786 hrs.

FORKLIFTS

‘19 Case 588H rough terrain, 4,136 hrs.

‘19 Liu Gong CLG2025G, 525 hrs.

‘15 Harlo HP8500 rough terrain, 1,840 hrs.

SKIP LOADERS

2-‘17 & ‘16 Case 570N EPs, 3,361 & 3,006 hrs.

GRADERS

‘20 Case 856C, 2,884 hrs.

‘10 Noram 65ET, 2,898 hrs.

PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSORS

‘18 Atlas Copco XAS110, 1,283 hrs.

‘17 Atlas Copco XATS400 JD7, 3,225 hrs.

PORTABLE GENERATORS

‘21 Wacker Neuson G50, 7,046 hrs.

Multiquip DCA-25SSIU4F, 1,859 hrs.

SKID STEERS & ATTACHMENTS

BOBCAT:

‘97 Bobcat 751, 1,529 hrs.

CASE:

‘22 TV450B track, 363 hrs.

2- ’22 & ‘20 SV340Bs, 663 & 664 hrs.

‘22 TR310B track, 1,473 hrs.

‘22 TR340B track, 1,779 hrs.

‘12 SR220, 3,455 hrs.

‘11 TR320, 5,043 hrs.

JOHN DEERE:

2- ’23 & ‘20 317Gs, 289 & 275 hrs.

‘19 333G track, 4,039 hrs.

NEW HOLLAND:

‘22 L328, 511 hrs.

‘21 L334, 248 hrs.

‘18 L228, 1,626 hrs.

‘15 C232 track, 1,895 hrs.

TEREX:

‘15 R165S, 144 hrs.

‘14 V200S, 274 hrs.

TAKEUCHI:

2- ‘16 & ‘15 TL12 tracks, 4,696 & 5,530 hrs

OTHERS:

‘18 Cat 272D2, 2,872 hrs.

Gehl 4240E, 4,264 hrs.

ATTACHMENTS:

NEW ‘20 Cat PG 408B cold planer. 100’s of NEW attachments.

COMMERCIAL MOWING EQUIPMENT

‘22 John Deere 1600 wide area mower, 643 hrs.

‘16 New Holland TS6.110 boom mowing tractor, 5,554 hrs.

‘12 John Deere 6330 boom mowing tractor, 3,385 hrs.

ARTICULATED EJECTOR TRUCK

‘07 Cat 730, 18,962 hrs.

TRUCKS

‘16 Kalmar Ottawa T2 spotter truck, 37K miles.

‘12 Ford F450 dump truck, 25K miles.

TRAILERS

‘22 Kaufman DT35 TA hyd detach lowboy, low use.

‘13 Talbert T3-35CC-HRG-T1 TA hyd detach lowboy.

‘14 Ledwell LW48X102HT2-10-PB 48’ TA hyd tail step deck.

‘23 Econoline AP0718DE 18' TA tag.

‘18 Felling FT20-2LP 21’ TA tag.

SPECIAL/MISCELLANEOUS

‘13 Iron Wolf 1200 12.5yd pull type scraper.

‘05 Harley 740 Mobile Screener 4' pull type soil screener.

Business Calendar

To view our Business Calendar online, go to www.constructionequipmentguide.com.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (AGC)

AGC Events Calendar:

All AGC Web-Eds are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Conferences are scheduled using the local time zone where the event takes place.

• AGC Safety & Health Quarterly Town Hall

Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Online, Virtual Safety and Health

• AGC EDGE Blueprint Reading

Dates: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (3:00 PM) –Thursday, September 18, 2025 (6:00 PM) Online, Virtual Training/Professional Development

• AGC of America HR Master Class Powered by Segal A 6-Part Online Training Program

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Virtual Labor and HR

• Health Hazards in Construction (HHC)

Dates: Monday, September 22, 2025 (8:00 AM) –Thursday, September 25, 2025 (5:00 PM) Arlington, Virginia Safety and Health

• Construction Project Manager Course

https://pmc.agc.org/

Dates: Sunday, September 28, 2025 (4:00 PM) –Friday, October 3, 2025 (2:30 PM) Atlanta, GA

Training/Professional Development

• AGC EDGE Building Information Modeling Education Program

https://edge.agc.org/

Dates: September 30, 2025 (1:00 PM) – Thursday, October 23, 2025 (5:00 PM) Online, Virtual

Training/Professional Development

For more information: AGC Phone Number: 703/548-3118 AGC Fax Number: 703/842-8817

MACALLISTER MACHINERY CHARITY EVENT

3rd Annual Kids Diggin’ for a Cause Benefitting Riley Children’s Foundation

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Place: MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc. 6300 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Don’t Miss Out! Join us for a one-of-a-kind unique experience, and fun-filled time for children of all ages!

• Children get to operate select equipment (with a volunteer operator)

• Ride in a huge haul-truck, see equipment displays and trucks

• Explore real construction equipment

• Ride in a mining truck

• Check out a fire engine

• Inflatables, Dig Zone, face painter & balloon artist

• Have a go at our ball toss

• Food Trucks on site

• Many more fun activities!

Pre-Registration is suggested as limited tickets are available.

The ticket cost is $25.

Tickets are limited and required for all participating kids.

Includes safety vest and welcome bag.

All ticket sales, sponsorships, and contributions go to Riley Children’s Foundation; MacAllister Kids Diggin’ for a Cause Cancer Research Endowment Fund and Family Support Services.

DIG, RIDE, EXPLORE!!!

Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Kids Diggin’ for a Cause. A day of big machines and even bigger smiles! Every ticket helps the Riley Children’s Foundation make a difference. Reserve your spot now before tickets run out!

For more information: MacAllister CAT, Indianapolis, IN Phone: 317/545-2151

GREAT LAKES LOGGING & HEAVY EQUIPMENT EXPO

The Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo 2025

Date: September 4 – 6, 2025

Place: U.P. State Fairgrounds

2401 12th Avenue, N., Escanaba, MI 49829

Phone: 906/786-4011

The 79th Annual Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo will roll into Escanaba, Michigan September 4 – 6, 2025. This event features exhibitors showcasing the latest and greatest in logging and heavy equipment.

The Great Lake Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo is the largest cut-to-length forest products trade show in the Midwest, drawing from Canada, and across the U.S. Fabick CAT serves once again as the major sponsor of the Expo. The show will be located at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, and we are thrilled to be back in Michigan for 2025! The Expo provides the opportunity for everyone to learn about new technologies in forestry and heavy equipment while networking with fellow members and colleagues. Exhibitors can showcase their products and services to professional loggers, truckers, firewood cutters, landowners, students and families. The Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

The Expo officially opens at noon on Thursday, September 4th and ends at 1 PM on Saturday, September 6th. Admission is $20, covering all three days. Children under 18 are free. For more information, visit gltpa.org.

ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (AWC)

September Member Mingle – Hosted by Satellite Shelters

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM (CST) – 5:00 PM (CST)

Place: Satellite Shelters 9949 79th Ct NE, Otsego, MN 55362

Registration will start on Thursday, August 14, at 7:00 AM. Registration will close on Monday, September 8, at 5:00 PM. If registration has closed and you still wish to attend, please email admin@awcmn.org.

Member Mingles are our monthly networking events. They are hosted by our members, for AWC members only. On the second Wednesday of each month, we visit a different member’s office for two (2) hours of open-house-style networking with your fellow industry professionals. Our Mission

The Association of Women Contractors provides advocacy, collaboration and industry leadership to support and enrich womenowned companies in the construction industry. For more information:

Association of Women Contractors (AWC) 1337 Saint Clair Avenue, 4, Saint Paul, MN 55105 Phone: 651/489-2221

SANCO ENTERPRISES/SANCO EQUIPMENT/SANCO SERVICES SANCO SANDBOX – WEST

Sanco Enterprises: We solve service and equipment opportunities with value added solutions.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: 621 Cleveland Street, Mankato, MN 56001

DESCRIPTION: On September 18th, our second Sanco Sandbox of 2025 will be in Mankato!

Equipment will be set up in a quarry very near our Sanco Equipment Mankato location with plenty of moveable dirt! Get a hands-on feel for our newest line of Yellow Iron Excavators, Loaders, and Rollers from XCMG! Check out the ingenuity of our partners KAGE Innovation’s attachments! Get the first look at Muskox’ latest and greatest technology! Come ready to play at our inaugural event, Sanco Sandbox!

A waiver will have to be signed at the door for entry. For more information: Sanco Enterprises. Phone: 651/280-6600

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