Compaction Equipment

Erik Pisor - Thu June 03, 2010

Springtime Repaving Projects in California Get Started

This summer in opposite regions of California, two large repaving projects — a $47 million project to repave more than 1,000 city blocks in San Diego, and a $74.3 million rehabilitation project along I-680 in Contra Costa County — will be underway....

Thu April 08, 2010

New Smooth Edge Tamper Simplifies Vibratory Compaction

The Smooth Edge Tamper is an automated replacement of the hand tamper that offers vibratory compaction on pavement surfaces that were previously too long, steep or narrow to be compacted by machine or by hand....

Fri April 09, 2010

CP274 Pneumatic Tired Roller Offers Compaction, Comfort

Dynapac’s new CP274 pneumatic tired roller incorporates features designed to enhance efficiency, serviceability, operator safety and comfort while producing enhanced compaction results. With a compaction width of 91 in....

Brenda Ruggiero - Tue January 05, 2010

MDOT Puts Stimulus Funds to Work Resurfacing U.S. 49

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently supervising the resurfacing of 5.3 mi. (8.5 km) of U.S. 49 in Hattiesburg. The contract for the $8.3 million project was handled by Dunn Roadbuilders LLC of Laurel under the direction of Pepper Beckman....

Jennifer Rupp - Tue December 29, 2009

PennDOT Begins Replacing ’Seriously’ Deficient Span

The Six Mile Creek Bridge project in Erie County, Pa., is part of Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell’s Accelerated Bridge Program, which is adding $200 million a year to the mix of federal and state funds the state invests in bridges....

Thu July 16, 2009

Allied’s Extreme Skid-Pac Puts Compaction-in-Motion

Allied Construction Products LLC added the Skid-Pac Model 1000 to its full-product line of attachments. The all-new extreme Skid-Pacs have taken the Ho-Pac vibratory compactor technology and put it into motion....

Fri May 22, 2009

Refuse Compactor Extends Life of Salem County Landfill

The Salem County Improvement Authority (SCIA) recently purchased its first Bomag BC1172RB-2 refuse compactor from JESCO to help increase its refuse compaction and extend the life of the landfill. Opening in 1988, the SCIA landfill, a 250-acre facility, handles garbage disposal throughout Salem County....

Mon March 23, 2009

Dynapac Unveils Four Tandem Asphalt Compaction Rollers

Dynapac has introduced four tandem asphalt compaction rollers for quality asphalt finish, efficiency in operation and ease of service, extending the range in the 8.8 to 13.2 ton (8 to 12 t) class to six models....

Brenda Ruggiero - Mon March 16, 2009

Concrete General Leads $47M Md. Project

A new interchange is making steady progress in Montgomery County, Md. The project involves MD 355 at Montrose/Randolph Road in Rockville. The $47.2 million Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) job is funded through a combination of federal and state monies....

Angela B. Hurni - Thu February 12, 2009

On the Boulevard: E.V. Williams Adds Girth to Hectic Highway

E.V. Williams Inc. is well known in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area. No matter what city you are visiting, if there is road construction occurring, you are likely to see the company’s name on the equipment....