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In The November 2006 Issue
Features
Sizing Up Milling Machines
Is a full-lane, half-lane or commercial-size machine right for your job?
Stay Safe After Dark
Additional lighting and traffic control are a necessity for safe night paving.
Let There Be Light
Balloon lights are brightening more night worksites.
By Lisa Cleaver
Paving Products
Paving products for November 2006 include the BOMAG 3313 Asphalt Paver, the Sakai SW320 Asphalt Roller, Case DV Rollers and more.
Preservation Key to Long-Range Strategic Investment
Michigan's Kent County Road Commission's Maintenance Division increases preservation efforts to maximize overall network investment.
Preservation Products
Preservation products for November 2006 include the Wirtgen W 2200 Cold Milling Machine, Bomag Recycler/Stabilizers, the Dynapac PL2000 S and more.
Gap in Coverage Prompts Expansion
Palmetto Paving invests in a new plant to fill product and service void, and position itself for future growth potential.
More Than a Fashion Statement
Sleek wheel loader designs increase operator visibility.
Plant Products
Plant products for November 2006 include the Ace RAPwrangler, BDM Engineering Tanks, Burke Vertical Tanks and more.
Dealing With High Oil Prices
Tools to manage the high cost of liquid asphalt.
By Rick Zettler
Product Showcase
Dynapac Debuts New Technology
Two pavement courses placed simultaneously.
Product Showcase
New items for November 2006 include the Troxler PaveTracker Plus, the Bobcat High-Flow Planer, the Anton Paar SmartPave DSR and more.
Cover Story
Adapt, Improvise and Overcome
Pavetec divides paving train to conquer challenging high-altitude tunnel application.
Editor's Perspective
Hot Topics
Industry News
CIT Construction releases the results of its 31st annual CIT Construction Industry Forecast; World of Asphalt 2007 will be held March 19-22, 2007 at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta; AGC addresses needs of highway program.
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