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Larko Named NAPSA President after Kroeger Resigns Presidency

North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA)

Kevin Kroeger stepped down from his role as president earlier this month leaving James Larko to complete his term.

Worksite Equipment

Diamond Grinding Improves Surface Characteristics of Pervious Concrete

Grinding restores permeability and rideability.

For the Greater Kansas City area, pervious pavement has been used on more than 20 projects ranging from sidewalks and building walkways to parking lots, as well as a residential street application.

Palletized Epoxy Skid

MRL Equipment Company

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MRL Broom Attachment

MRL Equipment Company

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Cat AP255E Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.

9,920-lb. Cat tracked paver can lay mats from 133-in. down to 6-in. wide

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Virginia Pushes State Roads Projects Through Design-Build

The design-build procurement method enables VDOT to award contracts quicker, thereby expediting the construction process.

Bipartisan Support for Transportation Funding Significant Step to U.S. Global Competitiveness

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works took a significant step toward passing a bipartisan highway funding bill that will help manufacturers and farmers move their products to overseas markets and create thousands of American jobs.

Election Results for Nine Transportation Measures

Five of nine transport ballot measures passed.

Senate EPW Committee Unanimously Approves 2-Year Highway Reauthorization

Bill will now wait for three other committees to approve funding, transit, and safety components that will eventually be merged into one piece of legislation.

ARTBA President Comments on Mark-Up of MAP-21

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

"We urge the Senate Finance Committee to act quickly in securing the additional revenue necessary to support the bill’s transportation investments," says Pete Ruane.

Arkansas Voters Accept $575 Million Bond Plan to Finance Highway Repairs

Measure would let the state highway commission borrow money that would be repaid with federal funds and an existing 4-cent levy on each gallon of diesel fuel sold in the state.

World of Asphalt 2012 is Already Largest in the Show's History

World of Asphalt

March 13-15 show will exceed 70,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, co-located AGG1 also on pace to break records

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