March/April 2019

Asphalt Contractor March/April 2019

A properly jacketed Micro Motion System

Preventing Asphalt Plant Accidents

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Reduce Plant Energy Output by Covering Aggregate Piles

The Astec Silobot team, from left: Kris Robertson, Ben Shell, Chuck Simpson, Charlie Phillips and Alex Harrison. Not pictured are Albert Covington and Naaga Kodiboyana.

Innovation Improves Asphalt Plant Operations

The Astec Silobot team, from left: Kris Robertson, Ben Shell, Chuck Simpson, Charlie Phillips and Alex Harrison. Not pictured are Albert Covington and Naaga Kodiboyana.

Innovation Improves Asphalt Plant Operations

Mike Rowe discusses the “Dignity of Labor” and working to fundamentally change the conversation about trade jobs during the NAPA Annual Meeting.

Why Doesn’t Society Value Dirty Jobs?

Over 10,000 Attend 2019 World of Asphalt, Shattering Attendance Records

World of Asphalt 2019 in Indianapolis was literally the biggest show it has ever been, breaking for the first time the 10,000 attendee mark and featuring more than 192,000 square feet of exhibits displaying the latest asphalt products and technologies

February 18, 2019

Caterpillar Launches Virtual Reality Training Module at World of Asphalt

Customized for paving applications, the VR safety training solution immerses the trainee into a virtual four-lane rural highway construction site, so the employee learns to interact with coworkers and identify hazards in a safe and controlled environment

February 13, 2019

Volvo CE Expands ActiveCare Direct to Select Pavers

Starting February 2019, the P7110B and P7170B will be eligible for a one-year free subscription to ActiveCare Direct with a new machine purchase

February 11, 2019

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Ergonomic Advances Position Paving Equipment Operators for Success

Safety, productivity and ease of use have been enhanced through ergonomic advancements in asphalt and concrete paver design.

February 11, 2019

Wirtgen provides operators luxury heated seats and a glass windbreaker as standard in North America.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

TennaGO Tracker Offers Aftermarket Digital Monitoring for Heavy Equipment

TennaGO cellular trackers use IoT technology to connect equipment to the Tenna App on a mobile device for real-time machine tracking and monitoring

February 6, 2019

Planers & Milling Machines

Wirtgen PCD Cutting Tools Help Improve Milling Results

Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) cutting bits achieve a more consistent milling pattern over a longer period of time compared to conventional milling teeth

February 4, 2019

Depending on the application, PCD cutters from Wirtgen provide a significantly longer service life, enhanced machine productivity, increased machine availability, constant milling pattern and improved working conditions due to minimized maintenance efforts.

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