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AP500E Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.

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GPS Technology Cut Costs & Improved Productivity During Airport Paving

Tilcon’s New Jersey Division leverages GPS to enhance its airport paving expertise in delivering a quality, cost-effective solution in rehabilitating New York/New Jersey Port Authority’s Teterboro Runway 6-24

Buy a Paver that Allows for Your Growth

Contractors entering the paving business need to match the paver to their market and their expectations.

'A little extra production capability would likely pay off in both the long and short runs,' advises Bomag's John Hood.

Dynapac Introduces New Paver Line for North American Market

Dynapac North America LLC

Dynapac’s new F1000T tracked and F1000W wheeled 10-foot-wide asphalt pavers have been designed from the road up with the contractor in mind.

Palmer Paving Makes Quick Work of MassTurnpike

Oscillation compaction speeds placement of a nighttime interstate overlay project in New England earlier this year

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Maintenance Cuts Paver and Milling Machine Costs

To keep road projects on track, and downtime to a minimum, contractors should follow recommended maintenance practices for paver and milling machine undercarriage systems. This includes maintaining proper track tension, regular cleaning and periodic replacement of worn components. Also evaluate the advantages of rubber vs. polyurethane track pads for the application.

Bolt-on polyurethane track pads that mount over the triple grousers - such as these from BLS Enterprises - can save a lot of labor.

Volvo Pavers Create Site Road System in a Day

In a record breaking effort the installation crew of Rask Mecklenburg GmbH moved on to a barren building site in Ostholstein, Germany, one morning with a Volvo ABG7820 asphalt paver and by nightfall, their job was done.

Screed Boost

Roadtec Inc. - Astec Industries

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Evaluating Pavers' Material Transfer Systems

Pay attention to the material transfer system, an important wear part on pavers.

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Membership Drive Offers 'Stimulus' Savings

NPCA rolls back membership dues to 2004 rates.

Material Transfer System Moves HMA from Hopper to Screed Efficiently

A look at the material transfer system and how it moves HMA from the hopper to the screed efficiently.

'On the commercial side where you don't have the ability to make long, straight pulls, where the pulls are short and the areas are tight, the larger the hopper the better,' says John Hood, Bomag America.

The Finisher

Roller operator controls density, compaction, appearance ? and the company's paycheck.

Roller manufacturers have provided sophisticated and comfortable pieces of equipment that when used properly can produce a high-quality finished pavement.

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