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August 19 is the official closing and closing date for the sale of Doosan Infracore to Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings Co. (HHIH). Doosan Infracore will become a subsidiary of the newly created Hyundai Genuine Group (HG) alongside Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) as two independent construction equipment companies under HHIH. Keep reading. Sunbelt Rentals, a leading North American equipment rental company, has been recognized as one of the country`s military-friendly employers for 2022. This is the. EquipmentShare, a fast-growing national equipment rental company based on T3 technology, announced the announcement of an acquisition of the equipment fleet and operations of. Allegheny Contracting`s core business is pipeline installation with a team of 70 employees and an agile fleet of compact devices and short oscillators. Allegheny Contracting has seven dedicated pipeline teams with an average of seven years of experience. Allegheny Contracting chooses to purchase equipment and lease other machines to fill in the gaps based on the requirements of each job, Buehler says. The wheeled excavator is a perfect example. Its local Volvo Construction Equipment dealer, Pat Maurer of Rudd Equipment, recommended this particular model that Buehler had leased.
Maurer: « It was a unique task where the pipeline had to pass through the middle of an active four-lane road and all the equipment had to be removed from the road in the evening. The EW180D is therefore an excellent choice because of its range, digging depth and mobility. In addition to the bi-monthly subscription to the magazine, you will receive weekly emails with our latest articles. Allegheny Contracting places an average of 250 feet of line per day. The new medium-density plastic pipeline with a diameter of 6 inches will be installed in a way that minimizes service interruptions for households and businesses. The sections will be fused to the length above the ground using McElroy 28 melting machines, lowered to 4 inches of limestone sand and backfilled with sand litter followed by gravel. Allegheny Contracting uses Kundel trench shoring equipment to protect employees from the collapse of the trench. Allegheny Contracting operates a lighter range of equipment due to vehicle congestion and narrow work lanes. This particular work includes a range of Volvo machines, including ECR58 and ECR88 compact excavators, a BL70 backhoe loader, an EW180D wheeled excavator, a skid steer loader with a stone saw cutting accessory and a tandem axle dump truck.
While age alone is not a reason to replace first-generation metro lines, technological advances are increasing reliability and delivery rates. The new pipelines are also made from advanced plastics, which are better suited for underground use and can bend to changing temperatures and bend along the contours of the floor. The new Cat 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper (WTS) single-engine scraper returns to the market with powertrain, controls, hydraulic and structural upgrades. Buehler was initially not a loyal buyer of the brand. « As an entrepreneur, I buy for value rather than price, » he says. « I`ve found that the cheapest machine in general is not the best forever. We experimented with inferior machinery in our early years and the cost of downtime and constant breakdowns far outweighed the savings on the purchase price. Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has partnered with First Choice Farm & Lawn, one of its union city, Tennessee-based dealerships, to support the cleanup near Samburg, Tennessee, which suffered severe damage from tornadoes in the same series of December storms that devastated six states and killed dozens of people in Kentucky. Keep reading. When Allegheny Contracting entered the public works business in 2001, the Ridgway, Pennsylvania-based company took the wide-angle approach of many start-ups and tackled the unique and unusual.
In the space of four years, President and Owner Brent Buehler has reached the company`s ideal point of profitability, 50 inches underground. « We were introduced to Volvo by Patrick from Rudd Equipment, and at first we were skeptical, » Buehler continues. « Over time, the machines have proven themselves and the support we receive from Rudd Equipment is second to none. One of the most important things about Volvo excavators is their durability and durability. These machines continue to operate and do their job day after day with very little downtime. Wheeled excavators are rare in North America, but they are becoming increasingly accepted due to their road capacity and the increased stability their booms offer on rough terrain. They also have a thin profile to fit a single lane or a central strip. And wheeled excavators can travel up to 22 mph – all attractive factors when working in crowded environments. Amy Crouse is a Product Marketing and Communications Specialist for Volvo Construction Equipment. Epiroc has announced a new partnership with Allied Pedestal Boom Systems to provide sales and services to customers. As part of the new partnership with dealers, Ohio-based Allied Pedestal Boom Systems (PBS) will be equipped with boom systems with an Epiroc hydraulic circuit breaker.
Keep reading. « We quickly learned that we needed to target a niche market and improve our skills to be effective, » says Buehler. « So we settled into gas pipeline work and specialized in this market for the last 10 years. Our tasks range from repairing very small isolated leaks to large pipeline replacement projects. In Pennsylvania, inspectors are monitoring more than 47,000 miles of underground pipelines, according to the Public Utilities Commission. A significant part consists of aging pipes made of cast iron or bare steel, which are susceptible to corrosion. The trend is towards replacement rather than expansion of the end-user pipeline. Buehler attributes the company`s strong safety culture and dedicated employees to the backbone of its success. « Our safety record has also helped recruit new team members. We have been able to attract a number of highly qualified employees over the years thanks to our safe working conditions, » he said. Currently, Allegheny Contracting is under contract for a multi-year plan to replace several miles of underground gas pipelines in several Pennsylvania counties. Allegheny Contracting operates more than 25 Volvo machines in its fleet, including several ECR58 and ECR88 compact excavators.
BL60 and BL70 backhoe loaders, MCT135C skid steer loaders and ECR305C short swivel excavators. Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. has partnered with First Choice Farm & Lawn, one of its dealerships headquartered in Union City, Tennessee. In March 2015, Allegheny Contracting launched a $1.7 million project to upgrade a 5,000-foot-4, 6-inch bare steel pipeline from the 1940s near penn state university`s main campus. The lines run parallel to a section of Atherton Street, a road that pennsylvania dot statistics say is used daily by more than 38,000 vehicles during peak hours. Allegheny Contracting`s services include asphalt and concrete cutting, trench excavation, main line and utility installation, and sidewalk and road rehabilitation. This turnkey activity within a niche application makes Allegheny Contracting very competitive because it offers companies a unique solution. Add to that Allegheny`s excellent safety record and certification as a DOT-qualified pipeline contractor.
Sie sind Mitglied der National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA), der National Utility Contractors Association of Pennsylvania (NUCA of PA) und der National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Allegheny Contracting erhielt den NUCA of PA Small Business Safety Award in den Jahren 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2011. . . .