Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Wed July 02, 2025
James R. Carter Paving Fashions Enviable Reputation in Its 70 Years
A recent spring day found Jimmy Carter and his paving crew working at the site of a townhome construction project in Christiansburg, Va., in the mountains southwest of Roanoke. The project was another in a long series of similar jobs that James R....
FAYAT - Wed June 25, 2025
FAYAT Group to Acquire LeeBoy
The FAYAT Group has agreed to acquire LeeBoy from ST Engineering. LeeBoy is a U.S.-based company that designs and manufactures road construction machinery. LeeBoy is headquartered in Lincolnton, N.C., north of Charlotte....
CEG - Thu March 06, 2025
Family-Owned R&D Paving Starts, Stays Humble as It Thrives in N.H.
R&D Paving, a family-owned paving and snow contracting business, has become a trusted name across New Hampshire, serving residential, commercial and municipal clients. What started as a humble operation in 1990, founded by Richard, Donald and Nancy Dubreuil in the basement of their home, has grown into a well-respected company under the leadership of Richard's sons, Matthew and Joseph Dubreuil....
CEG - Fri February 14, 2025
LeeBoy Introduces 8680 Asphalt Paver
LeeBoy introduced its 8680 asphalt paver, which is designed to meet the demands of heavy commercial and main line contractors. Increased Capacity, New FeaturesThe 8680 has two Screed options, the LB5 Screed, which weighs 5,400 lbs., and the LB7 Screed, which carries up to 7,400 lbs....
ROMCO Equipment Co. - Fri December 20, 2024
ROMCO Equipment Co., SMT Acquire Bee Equipment Sales
In a strategic move to strengthen its leadership in the Texas construction and paving equipment industry, ROMCO Equipment Co. and its parent company, SMT, have acquired Bee Equipment Sales, further expanding its footprint in the region....
CEG - Thu September 12, 2024
AEM Visits LeeBoy as Paver Maker Marks 60th Anniversary
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) stopped by the North Carolina production plant of LeeBoy Aug. 29, 2024, as part of the trade association's Manufacturing Express bus tour. Throughout the summer, the goal of the AEM Manufacturing Express initiative was to recognize and celebrate the industry by making 80 visits across 20 states....
CEG - Tue May 28, 2024
ROMCO Equipment Hosts EV Demo Event in Carrollton, Texas
ROMCO Equipment held an EV Demo event at its Carrollton branch for the north Texas region on May 9 to highlight the advancements Volvo Construction Equipment and other brands are making in alternative power....
CEG and LeeBoy - Thu April 04, 2024
LeeBoy Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Lincolnton, N.C.
Since 1964, the Lee family has been building and delivering products for the commercial asphalt industry. In 2024, LeeBoy is marking its 60th year in business and on March 20, 2024, the company held a celebration at its U.S....
LeeBoy - Tue March 12, 2024
LeeBoy Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation, Quality, Success
Since 1964, the Lee family has been building and delivering products for the commercial asphalt industry. 2024 marks LeeBoy's 60th year in business as it keeps its focus on maintaining close customer relationships while delivering what its customers want and need, to better their paving operations....
LeeBoy - Mon November 13, 2023
LeeBoy Collaborating With Portable Electric to Advance Electrification in Paving Industry
LeeBoy, an industry leader in commercial asphalt paving equipment, and Portable Electric (PE), a leading manufacturer of portable and mobile e-Chargers and e-Generators, are working together to advance the electrification of the asphalt paving industry....
