HMA Producers Can Now Produce Crafco Cold Patch
Under a new program from Crafco Inc., Chandler, AZ, qualified hot mix asphalt producers can now produce and market bulk Crafco HP Asphalt Cold Patch at their own plants.
The Crafco HP Asphalt Cold Patch Producer Partner Program is designed to be a collaboration between Crafco and asphalt companies. Crafco will work with partners to determine optimal capacity and storage planning, bulk oil delivery timing, material handling, and other logistics. Crafco engineers and technicians will also support customers in procuring climate-optimized materials, maximizing production efficiencies, and handling quality assurance. Outside of raw materials, there is no cost for the Crafco program.
“The Crafco HP Asphalt Cold Patch Producer Partner Program is a quick and easy way for asphalt producers to boost revenues,” said Jim Slatten, Crafco’s cold patch product manager. “As we discuss this opportunity with them, it becomes clear how seamless the process is. Even providers who were once reluctant because of perceived space or workload issues are realizing this is a win-win.”
For more information contact Slatten at [email protected].
Volvo Expands ActiveCare Direct to Pavers
Originally launched in 2017 for excavators, articulated haulers and wheel loaders, Volvo Construction Equipment’s ActiveCare Direct, a 24/7 machine monitoring and reporting service, is now available on Volvo models P7110B and P7170B asphalt pavers. Buyers of those pavers are eligible for a one-year free subscription to ActiveCare Direct.
ActiveCare Direct sends data collected by CareTrack, Volvo’s telematics system, to the Volvo Uptime Center in Pennsylvania. There, analysts and a proprietary software sort through thousands of data points and fault codes. The center contacts the owner, the dealer or both in near real time whenever an issue needs their attention. Rather than getting a flood of undiagnosed fault codes, ActiveCare Direct provides a case alert with the probable cause, the recommended solution and the consequence of not taking action. Owners also get monthly fleet utilization reports, showing fleet usage, individual machine summaries and machine misuse.
“ActiveCare Direct gives road equipment owners and managers access to so much more intelligence and understanding about their business than they would otherwise have,” said Dave Adams, sales manager for connected services, Volvo Construction Equipment. “This is an incredible step forward in how companies manage their equipment and employees. Adding the service to pavers is another sign of the impact and value our customers are experiencing in the markets where we already offer ActiveCare Direct.”
To learn more about ActiveCare Direct, visit volvoce.com/activecaredirect.
Komatsu to Sell, Support Bomag Equipment
Bomag Americas Inc. and Komatsu America Corp. have entered into an agreement in which Komatsu’s six company-owned dealerships (Edward Ehrbar, Komatsu Equipment Company, Komatsu Northeast, Komatsu Southwest, Midlantic Machinery and Pine Bush Equipment) will sell and support of Bomag compaction, milling, paving and reclaiming/stabilizing equipment.
The new dealers will serve Bomag customers in Connecticut (Fairfield County), Delaware, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York (southern), Texas (El Paso market), Utah and Wyoming.
“With Komatsu, there is no doubt Bomag has aligned itself with the preeminent leader in the construction sector,” said Rob Mueckler, president of Bomag Americas. “This collaboration will support our growth plans, enabling Bomag to expand its position in the roadbuilding sector even more rapidly.”
“To fulfill the growing customer demand for compaction, paving and milling applications, teaming up with Bomag and their large breadth of products for roadbuilding is just good business,” said Tim Tripas, vice president and general manager, Construction Equipment, Komatsu America. “Our shared values and deep commitment to customer support, product innovation, technology and helping our customers thrive and grow, makes this an ideal fit.”
Hercules Opens 2nd STAR Facility
Hercules Sealcoat Manufacturing Inc., a member of STAR Inc., recently opened its second asphalt sealcoat facility in Atlanta, GA.
The Fulton Industrial Store will market Star-Seal products in Alabama, north Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and east Tennessee.
Hercules Sealcoat reports it is the second-longest continually owned and operated sealcoat plant in the southeast (Star-Seal of Florida is first).
Duscher Assumes NAPSA Presidency
Scott Duscher, owner of Agua Trucks, Wickenburg, AZ, assumed the presidency of the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) at the group's annual meeting in February at National Pavement Expo. He succeeds Pete Phillips, Clean Sweep Inc., Chattanooga, TN, who completed his two-year term.
A NAPSA member since 2011 and a board member since 2014, Duscher has a background in residential construction but he began moving into the sweeping industry in 2006 when he acquired a water truck for dust control on construction projects. In 2007 he acquired his first sweeper and today the 26-person company generates 85% of its sales from construction sweeping and dust control with its water trucks and 15% of sales from parking lot sweeping.
Duscher has been instrumental in the committees developing and bringing to the industry NAPSA's two Certified Sweeper Operator training programs, and he was among the NAPSA group that visited Washington D.C. last year to lobby for the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act.
Duscher will serve a two-year term as president and as president also joins Pavement's Advisory Board.
Volvo Opens Toronto Distribution Center
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has opened a new 181,00-sq.-ft. parts distribution center in Toronto, Canada, replacing a regional parts depot in Toronto. The facility joins Volvo distribution centers in Byhalia, MS; Columbus, Ohio; and Reno, NV.
The Canadian distribution center increases Volvo CE’s distribution footprint so the company will be able to deliver critical parts the next day after an order is placed to dealers in most major markets across Canada. “We’re very excited with the opening of this modern, efficient parts distribution center, which is part of our strategy to improve up-time not only in Canada, but across North America,” said Stephen Roy, president of Volvo CE Americas. “It shows Volvo CE’s commitment to provide our customers with premium machines and premium after-sales services.”
Volvo Group Service Market Logistics operates the new parts distribution center, which will not only provide parts for Volvo CE dealers, but also for Volvo’s other business areas, such as Volvo Trucks.
