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In The October 2006 Issue
Features
A More Efficient Material Transfer
Material transfer devices and vehicles keep the mix flowing.
Paving Products
Paving products for October 2006 include the Bomag BW120AD-4 Roller, the LeeBoy Legend Electric Screed, the TransTech PQI301 and more.
Milling Machine Used in County Road Reclamation
Multifunctional capabilities of Roadtec RX-900 cold planer allows Texas contractor to take on rural county road reclamation project and generate additional return on investment.
Preservation Products
Preservation products for October 2006 include the Wirtgen WR 2000, the DuraPatcher Road Repair Machine, the Bomag ProTack TW500 and more.
United Installs Coal-Fired Burner
Fuel prices and shortages prompt United Companies to convert its Grand Junction, CO, HMA facility from waste oil to coal, with substantial savings projected.
Plant Products
Plant products for October 2006 include the Terex E225P Counterflow Plant, the Burke In-Line Preheating System, VSS Emultech Emulsion Plants and more.
Special Report: Training Directory
Here's what specialized training industry suppliers are offering.
Product Showcase
Feel the Burn
Astec's new burners battle rising fuel costs and meet the lowest emission requirements.
Product Showcase
New items for October 2006 include the Topcon RT-5SW Dual Slope Laser, the Despatch RTF Oven, the Quest Impact Attenuator from Quixote and more.
Cover Story
Warranty Project Transforms Rural State Highway
Mathy Construction of Onalaska, WI, executes a full-depth warranty pavement reconstruction on two sections of Wisconsin State Highway 133, expanding the overall roadway width in the process, resulting in an improved, safer ride for motorists.
Editor's Perspective
Pending Gridlock
More money and more public transit will help alleviate the projected traffic increases many cities will be facing.
Departments
Denver's Cost Savings Challenged
A reader sounds off on the June/July cover story "Denver's Paving Program Delivers Cost-Effective Street Maintenance Approach."
Hot Topics
Industry News
The National Pavement Association 52nd Annual Meeting to be held at the San Francisco Marriott, February 18-21; NAPA, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) sponsoring the National Workshop on Materials and Energy Conservation.
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