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GPS Technology Cut Costs & Improved Productivity During Airport Paving

Tilcon's New Jersey Division leverages GPS to enhance its airport paving expertise in delivering a quality, cost-effective solution in rehabilitating New York/New Jersey Port Authority's Teterboro Runway 6-24.

Available Technology Helps Smooth the Path to Compaction Specs

Technology such as onboard compaction monitors and GPS mapping systems is enabling contractors to maintain quality control, while more quickly and efficiently achieving density specifications in both soil and asphalt compaction applications.

By Kim Berndtson

Automation Right on Track at Raceway

A non-contacting asphalt paving system helps an Arizona contractor achieve exceptional pavement smoothness and a 70% increase in production on a racetrack near Phoenix.

Ready to Roll with Funding

When the Wyoming Department of Transportation knew stimulus funds would be available, the road agency had its I-80 micro surfacing project ready to go, with the contract bid let on April 23, 2009 and completion expected by Sept. 30, 2009.

By Greg Udelhofen

Northeast Updates Production with New Portable Plant

This Wisconsin asphalt producer/contractor approaches plant upgrades similar to managing other pieces in its equipment fleet - make investments that improve performance and deliver a quality product for the customer

By Greg Udelhofen

Baldwin Paving Automates Information

The company accurately and efficiently tracks equipment operating hours, fuel usage and maintenance information by employing an automated data collection system in the field.

Pavement Preservation on the Rise in Utah

Skid resistance, durability leading factors in micro surfacing's use in Utah.

It's Not Over Until It's Over

Who wins and who loses in the health care debate?

By Greg Udelhofen

Wheel Loaders Get Wired

The availability and cost of electronics technology is enabling rapid advancements in wheel loader design. The result is improved operating performance and more efficient asset management.

By Curt Bennink

Pair Your Skid Steer and Planer Attachment Properly

When pairing a skid steer or other carrier to a cold planer attachment, it's important to match the loader to the attachment's power requirements to ensure optimal performance. Other considerations include proper operation and effective maintenance of the planer components.

By Curt Bennink