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BUILT LIKE AMACK NO MATTER HOW YOU SPEC IT The newest Mack Granite mixer can be spec'd in more configurations for more applications than any other mixer in the industry. From crossmember I-beams to multiple frame rail options, its lightweight-yet-strong chassis can be built to fit your needs ...

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2008 Terex Corporation. All rights reserved. Terex is a registered trademark of Terex Corporation in the United States of America and many other countries. WE'RE LIKE YOUR FAVORITE CAP. Well worn. Comfortable. A trusted friend. That was true when you knew us as CMI Johnson-Ross. It's still true ...

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FINAL FORM, P. 96 CONCRETE CANOE COMPETITION, P. 10 CO NC RE TE PR OD UC TS . CO MDEPARTMENTS VOL. 111. NO. 7 Contents JULY2008 P. 18 Concreteproducts The University of Nevada, Reno's first-place finish at the American Society of Civil Engineers 21st Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition ...

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EDITORIALDON MARSH, EDITOR 4 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com WWW.CONCRETEPRODUCTS.COM EDITORIAL OFFICE 330 N. Wabash, Suite 2300, Chicago, Illinois 60611 Phone: 312-595-1080 Fax: 312-840-8455 EDITOR Don Marsh, don.marsh@penton.com MANAGING EDITOR Steven Prokopy, steven.prokopy@penton.com ...

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Command Alkon develops, markets and supports software and hardware products for construction and bulk materials producers including aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, cement and block producers. Whether you have one site or 1000 sites, our broad range of products allow you to manage all ...

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NEWSSCOPEBY CP STAFF 6 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com With the growing burden of an ever-declining residential market, new construction starts in 2008 are estimated at $558.5 billion, down 11 percent over 2007 midyear results, according to the Construction Outlook Midyear Update from New ...

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U.S. commercial construction surged 12.9 percent in 2007, responding to high occupancy rates and easy financing, according to a report from McGrawHill's financial research and analysis division, Standard & Poor's. "U.S. Commercial Construction: After The Wave Comes The Trough" reports that new ...

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DEVELOPMENTSORGANIZATIONS 10 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com T he sight of canoes in Montral's Olympic Basin, while typically not surprising, was far from ordinary on June 21. What might have appeared on that date as conventional boats were, in fact, concrete canoes propelled by top civil ...

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As part of its commitment to safety, Harrisburg, Pa.-based Pennsy Supply recently set up a `driving range' comprising 18 `holes' marked with flags, like a golf course, through which drivers maneuver a variety of vehicles to obtain their scores. The course required approximately 200 man hours to ...

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Bayferrox is a registered trademark of Bayer AG, Germany. The power of choice. Choose your delivery method. Let the color metering system add Bayferrox as a dry pigment right into your mixer. Or choose one that mixes the pigment with your water and transfers the slurry to the mixer or truck. ...

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ATuscaloosa, Ala., facility recently occupied by Bomanite franchisee Jeffco Concrete Contractors comprises more than 50,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 6,000 sq. ft. devoted to offices. An architectural and decorative concrete paving and flooring supplier for 25-plus years, Jeffco Concrete ...

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BRIEFSAPPOINTMENTS & ACTIVITIES 16 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com PRODUCERS OwatonnaConcreteProductsLLChasnamed Ken Kuhn to the position of vice president/ general manager. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing and directing operations and customer development. Bringing ...

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technical reports. An experienced concrete petrographer and clinker microscopist, Brown is also proficient in the use of scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. He is an active member of the Institute of Concrete Technology, Concrete Society, Society of Concrete Petrographers, ...

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FEATURECOVER STORY 18 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com S ince its construction in the late 1960s, a lessthan-one-mile section of California's Interstate 5 along the Sacramento River has been a bit of an experiment. Commonly referred to as the "Boat Section," the three-quarter-mile stretch ...

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To get rock-solid support for your next project, visit www.sikaconstruction.com or call 1-800-933-SIKA (7452). OUR ADMIXTURE SPECIALISTS SUPPORT YOU FROM CONCEPT TO CONCRETE. We believe in personalized consultations because no two people or projects are the same. We work side-by-side with you ...

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FEATURECOVER STORY 20 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com Although the project (commonly referred to as "Fix I-5") was not subject to carbon emissions reduction standards being drafted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), currently developing regulations to reduce the state's greenhouse ...

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FEATURECEMEX/FIX I-5 www.concreteproducts.com July 2008 21 During demolition of the old pavement, Caltrans and C.C. Meyers discovered that the original concrete was much thicker than anticipated--in some places as deep as 48 in. This meant that the prep process for the new, fast-setting, ...

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Eachoftheproject's35mixertruckshadeither"R"or "J" painted on it, so when they got to the job site, workers knew where to send the vehicles. A third Cemex Sacramento plant on Bradshaw Road was devoted to supplying regular structural concrete. Not surprising to anyone involved in the research and ...

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For more information visit: www.scaletron.com Contact us at: scaletron@scaletron.com Offices in U.S. and Canada 1 800 632 7083 514 634 7083 Along with Sicoma concrete mixers, traveling hoppers and plant equipment, we handle everything up to complete batch plants. Batching controllers use PLCs ...

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...BATCH PLANT...BATCH PLANT...BATCH PLANT KNOW-HOW ...BATCH PLANT KNOW-HOW ...BATCH PLANT EXPERIENCE...EXPERIENCE...BATCH PLANT INSTALLATION - RETROFITS - MIXER REPLACEMENTS - ELECTRICAL UPGRADES-CUSTOMDESIGN/PLANNING/CONSULTING-CONVEYOR&SILOREPAIR FABRICATION - DUST COLLECTOR UPGRADES - ...

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...BUILDING ON...BUILDING ON YOUR IDEAS ...BUILDING ON YOUR IDEAS ...BUILDING ON "THERE'SONLY ONE PLACE TO GO WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING YOUR OWN IDEAS INCORPORATED INTO ATRUE CUSTOM PLANT... AND THAT'SPLANT ARCHITECTS." -Pete Molitor President Andale Ready Mix Wichita, Kansas Plant Outfitters SM ...

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COMPANIES BY PRODUCT CATEGORIES ADMIXTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 AGGREGATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 BATCH PLANTS & EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 BLOCK, PAVER & TILE . . . . . . . ...

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Alarm Horn Automatic Greaser Manual Control Panel for Door Operation Pre-Wired Pre-Plumbed Soft Start & Computer Continuously Monitors: Mixer Motor Current Mixer Torque Mixer Oil Level Mixer Auto-Lube Level Mixer Run Hours Time Required to Oil Change Provides Automatic Shutdown if Unsafe ...

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ADMIXTURES - BATCH PLANTS & EQUIPMENT BUYERS'GUIDEPRODUCT LISTINGS 28 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com ADMIXTURES CHEMICAL ACM Chemistries, Inc..........877-226-1766 Axim Italcementi Group ......330-966-0444 BASF Admixtures ................800-628-9990 Buckeye Building Fibers LLC866-663-8999 ...

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The Power of ReliableExceptionalDurable www.ridewithred.com we have the solution. Whatever your needs-COMPOSILITETM ST Simply ingenious one solution to meet all your installation needs. That's what you get when you spec Hendrickson's steerable lift axles with adjustable frame widths and ride ...

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DRUM MIXERS Elematic, Inc. .......................262-798-9777 Erie Strayer Co.....................814-456-7001 IMER USA.............................301-336-3700 Le Officine Riunite - Udine Spa of Imer Group............................. 33 0432 563911 McNeilus/Oshkosh/CON-E-CO/London..... ...

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Keystone Retaining Wall Systems............. ...........................................800-747-8971 KVM UK Ltd...................... 44 1332 825800 Mixer Systems, Inc. .............262-691-3100 Nicolock Paving Stones.......800-669-9294 Pathfinder Systems.............616-395-8447 Ply Trim West, ...

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CONCRETE WHERE YOU NEED IT, WHEN YOU NEED IT. With CemenTech Volumetric Concrete Mixers you can reach more job sites, more economically. Short loads or large pours, CemenTech delivers consistent, quality concrete every time -putting CemenTech users at a significant advantage. your advantageyour ...

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TMTsoftware Co..................919-493-4700 Trakit-GPS............................877-258-1771 TransID.................................972-486-3152 Trimble.................................877-474-4743 Trimble Mobile Solutions.....866-883-4367 ENVIRONMENTAL DUST COLLECTORS Advanced Concrete ...

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RECYCLED CEMENT SLURRY HANDLING SYSTEMS Advanced Concrete Technologies, Inc. ............................... 603-431-5661 Advance Filtration LLC ........715-381-6743 Alar Engineering Corp. ........708-479-6100 BFK Technologies, Inc..........888-235-8235 CONCRETE WASHOUT SYSTEMS Enviro-Port, ...

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Hoist Liftruck Mfg., Inc........ 708-552-2767 Kalmar Industries Corp........785-242-2200 Komatsu Forklift USA, Inc....888-696-1231 Linde Material Handling North America Corp...................................843-875-8000 Manitou North America, Inc.800-433-3304 Mi-Jack ...

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COMMUNICATIONS, TRACKING DEVICES Command Alkon, Inc.......... 800-624-1872 GivenHansco, Inc........ 866-310-0060 Paradyme Technologies ......978-853-1670 Rice Lake Weighing Sys.......800-472-6703 Sysdyne ..............................877-SYS-DYNE ...

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Omnia Engineering, Inc. ......800-541-9516 Romix Chemical and Brush.800-331-2243 Sioux Corp...........................888-763-8833 Steam Engineering..............800-388-1339 FORMWORK & MOLDS/ DRY CAST & WET CAST Besser Co., Inc.....................800-530-9980 Camden Concrete ...

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PRECAST/ PRESTRESSED ACCESSORIES & HARDWARE Armcon Molds USA.............800-699-2799 The Bilco Co.........................203-934-6363 Bowco Industries, Inc..........888-232-9991 Brecon Inc Vibration Technology .............. ...........................................815-463-8073 CONAC ...

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Your needs are our motivation BIBKO REPRESENTATIVES ARE AVAILABLE TO VISIT YOUR SITE TO DISCUSS HOW THESE BENEFITS CAN BE ACHIEVED WITH THE LATEST IN READY MIX RE-PROCESSING SYSTEMS VISIT OUR SITE AT www.bibko.us For more information: BIBKO INC. 17702 French Road Houston, TX 77084 Call ...

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EZE Bend Inc........................800-665-7549 Fascut Industries, Inc...........608-643-6678 Gensco Equipment..............800-268-6797 EG Heller's Son, Inc. ...........800-233-0929 Rod Chomper, Inc................616-392-9677 PRIMARY, SECONDARY GLASS FIBERS Ball Consulting Ltd. ...

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TESTING & MEASURING EQUIPMENT COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH ADMET.................................800-667-3220 Command Alkon, Inc.......... 800-624-1872 Contek, Inc...........................877-277-7759 ELE International .................800-323-1242 Forney, Inc. ..........................800-367-6397 ...

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Concrete. Material to Life.

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By the time these kids are 50 they will have likely produced 12 children (who will add 30 more). They will have spent over 62,000 hours shopping in concrete supported malls and grocery stores. They will have lived in 35 residences surrounded by more than 3,000 tons of concrete walls, ...

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COMPANIES A-BBUYERS'GUIDECOMPANY LISTINGS 44 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com 1-800-CONCRETE 26640 Harding St Oak Park, MI 48237 Phone 248-543-2200 AL Patterson Inc 200 Lower Morrisville Rd Fallsington, PA 19054 Phone 215-736-2030 800-332-7090 Fax 215-736-2652 www.alpatterson-online.com ABCO ...

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GEORGE R. BROWN CONVENTION CENTER HOUSTON | FEB. 20-22, 2009 www.ThePrecastShow.org HERE'STHE SHOW FLOOR. It might be your only chance to see it. When you hit the trade show floor in Houston, you'll be so busy looking at the latest equipment and newest technology for the precast industry that ...

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BIK Hydraulics Ltd. 41 Claireville Dr Toronto, ON M9W 5Z7 Canada Phone 416-679-3838 888-557-2244 Fax 416-679-8933 www.bikboomtrucks.com The Bilco Co PO Box 1203 New Haven, CT 06505 Phone 203-934-6363 Fax 203-933-8478 www.bilCo.com Bindicator 150 Venture Blvd Spartanburg, SC 29306 Phone ...

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High Quality Embedments Are Fast, Attractive, and Economical. High Concrete Accessories have been used successfully by some of the largest precasters in thousands of structures across the US since 1995. Engineered to eliminate makeshift embedments cobbled together from scrap materials. Call ...

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Phone 417-673-4631 800-441-4237 Fax 417-673-5001 www.cardinalscale.com Carolina Stalite Co PO Box 1037 Salisbury, NC 28145-1037 Phone 704-637-1515 800-898-3772 Fax 704-642-1572 www.stalite.com Caterpillar Inc 100 N.E. Adams St Peoria, IL 61629 Phone 309-675-1000 Fax 309-675-4757 www.cat.com ...

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Claremont, CA 91711-1085 Phone 909-625-0804 800-777-4900 Fax 909-625-3124 www.concretepumpstore.com Concrete Slurry Solutions 2048 Francis St Ontario, CA 91761 Phone 800-710-2434 www.concreteslurrysolutions.com Concrete Vision PO Box 336 Grandville, MI 49468 Phone 616-530-5911 Fax 616-530-2631 ...

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C & WMfg PO Box 908 Crowley, TX 76036-0908 Phone 817-783-5000 800-880-3878 Fax 817-783-2353 www.cwMfgcom C&WMfg & Sales Co 6933 Shelmor Rd PO Box 908 Crowley, TX 76036-908 Phone 817-783-5000 800-880-3878 Fax 817-783-2353 Email: info@cwmfdg.com www.cwMfgcom Cyclonaire Corp 2922 NDivision Ave PO ...

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Phone 815-978-5133 www.drawingtechnology.com DriveCam Inc 3954 Murphy Canyon Rd, Ste D205 San Deigo, CA 92123 Phone 866-419-5861 Fax 858-460-4001 www.drivecam.com Durafiber Inc 4825 Trousdale Dr, Ste 205 Nashville, TN 37200 Phone 615-333-9883 800-844-3880 Fax 615-333-9882 www.durafiber.com ...

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in Sales! in Efficiency! in Reliability! in Design! In Innovation! Infern-O-Therm perfected "direct-fire-tube" heating 50 years ago. Simple in design, built of high quality material, Infern-O-Therm burners have superior duty cycle longevity. Incorporated with the IOT chiller and water blending ...

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Phone 800-461-9589 Fax 800-728-1907 www.dimascanada.com ELE International PO Box 389 Loveland, CO 80539 Phone 800-323-1242 800-323-1242 Fax 970-663-9781 www.eleusa.com Elematic Inc 19745 Sommers Dr, Stop 1 Brookfield, WI 53045-7100 Phone 262-798-9777 Fax 262-798-9776 www.elematic.com Elementis ...

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Salt Lake City, UT 84117-5385 Phone 801-272-7070 Fax 801-272-3377 www.escsi.org EZE Bend Inc PO Box 1126 Gresham, OR 97030 Phone 503-849-1747 800-665-7549 Fax 541-567-5673 www.ezebendInc.com Fabco Automotive Corp 151 Lawrence Dr Livermore, CA 94551 Phone 925-454-9500 800-967-8838 Fax ...

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Gemite Products Inc 160-3840 ERobinson Rd Amherst, NY 14228-2001 Phone 905-672-2020 888-443-6483 Fax 888-443-6329 Email: techinfo@gemite.com www.gemite.com Gensco Equipment 53 Carlaw Ave Toronto, ON M4M 2R6 Canada Phone 416-465-7521 800-268-6797 Fax 416-465-4489 www.genscoequip.com Giant Cement ...

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Constructing Solutions: At BASF, we've built our business on the belief that our customers deserve a comprehensive solutions package. That is why we are constantly introducing new admixture technologies, while staying true to our core mix of knowledgeable people, performance-enhancing products, ...

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Hess Machinery, Ltd 1262 Stone Church Rd EHamilton, ON L8W 2C8 Canada Phone 905-575-4440 877-578-HESS Fax 905-575-9466 Email: info@hessmachinery.com www.hessmachinery.com Hiab Inc 12233 Williams Rd Perrysburg, OH 43551 Phone 419-482-6000 800-852-2331 Fax 419-482-6001 www.hiabus.com High ...

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Portable, affordable, incredible. Mixer Systems, Inc. 190 Simmons Avenue Pewaukee, WI 53072-0010 mixersystems.com 262-691-3100 800-756-4937 Fax 262-691-3184 info@mixersystems.com MA DE IN US ADon't let the compact size of our Mark IVP Portable Batch Plant fool you. It can fit your site, yet ...

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Phone 301-336-3700 Fax 301-336-6687 www.imerusa.com Imperial Industries Inc PO Box 1685 Wausau, WI 54402 Phone 715-359-0200 800-558-2945 Fax 715-355-5349 www.imperialind.com Increte Systems Inc 1611 Gunn Hwy Odessa, FL 33556 Phone 813-886-8811 800-807-0807 Fax 813-886-0188 www.increte.com ...

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Jaybird Mfg Inc 2595-BClyde Ave State College, PA 16801-7554 Phone 814-235-1807 888-889-4407 Fax 814-235-1827 www.jaybird-Mfgcom J&JMfg Co Inc 5457 Ohio St Beaumont, TX 77705 Phone 409-833-8951 Fax 409-833-6827 www.jjmanufacturing.com Jiffy Clip PO Box 3489 Salem, OR 97306 Phone 503-363-0885 ...

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Lafarge North America Inc 12950 Worldgate Dr, Ste 500 Herndon, VA 20170 www.lafarge-na.com Lane Intl. Corp PO Box 925, Tualatin, OR 97062 Phone 503-692-9860 800-666-0076 Fax 503-692-9863 www.laneinternational.com LANXESS Corp 111 RIDC Park West Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Phone 412-809-1000 ...

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Phone 770-487-7761 800-241-8250 Fax 770-487-1482 www.maind.com MANITEX 3000 SAustin Ave Georgetown, TX 78627-1609 Manitou North America Inc 6401 Imperial Dr, PO Box 21386 Waco, TX 76702-1386 Phone 254-799-0232 800-433-3304 Fax 254-799-4433 www.manitou-na.com Marcotte Systems, Ltd. 1471 ...

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Fax 630-365-5646 www.monitortech.com Morgan's Welding Inc 1941 Camp Swatara Rd Myerstown, PA 17067 Phone 717-933-5255 800-933-5255 Fax 717-933-5508 Morris Material Handling 315 WForest Hill Ave Oak Creek, WI 53154 www.morriscranes.com MPAQ Automation Inc 1-2840 Argentia Rd Mississauga, ON L5N ...

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Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Phone 781-444-2834 800-541-9516 Fax 781-647-9372 Omya Canada Inc 2020 University St, Ste 2040 Montreal, PQ H3A 2A5 Canada Phone 514-844-3425 800-668-0145 Fax 514-849-4057 www.omya-na.com OPW-Fuel Management Systems 6900 Santa Fe Dr Hodgkins, IL 60525 Phone 708-485-4200 ...

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Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Phone 614-834-5000 800-331-5851 Fax 614-834-5001 www.piggy-back.com Prism Pigments 1251 Arundel Street St Paul, MN 55117 Phone 651-488-4250 www.prismpigments.com Proceq USA Inc 4217 Grove Ave Gurnee, IL 60031 Phone 847-623-9570 800-839-7016 Fax 847-623-9580 ...

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Fax 715-234-6967 www.ricelake.com Richway Industries Inc 504 NMaple PO Box 508 Janesville, IA 50647 Phone 319-987-2976 www.cretefoamer.com Ridewell Suspensions PO Box 4586 Springfield, MO 65808-4586 Phone 417-833-4565 800-641-4122 Fax 417-833-4560 www.ridewellCorp.com Riviera Brush Co PO Box ...

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GivenHansco offers a unique approach to production and office tools rooted in over 25 years of practical industry experience. GivenHansco Consider the benefits and cost savings of using one responsive company. More uptime, faster production, reduced receivables Support questions quickly ...

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Booth N343 See the latest innovations in Keystone Batch, Dispatch, GPS, and Accounting Las Vegas - February 3-6, 2009 Visit givenhansco.com for complete information on the depth and power of Keystone including our award winning Keystone Batch system. fo n ystone including our award orr the t i ...

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Lachine, PQ H8S 3S2 Canada Phone 514-634-7083 800-632-7083 Fax 514-639-6945 www.scaletron.com Schlosser-Pfeiffer GmbHScheidertalstrasse, Tor 4 PO Box 40 D-65322 Aarbergen Germany Phone 49 6120 282901 Fax 49 6120 282931 www.schlosser-pfeiffer.de The Schundler Co PO Box 513 Metuchen, NJ ...

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DigiClock With Digiclock enabled,get accurate time keeping information at your fingertips. DigiClock is a feature rich module that integrates with several time & attendance / payroll applications. DigiNav Drivers spending precious time looking at maps? Now every truck equipped with DigiTic has ...

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Phone 514-634-7083 800-632-7083 Fax 514-639-6945 www.sicoma.biz Signode Industry Packaging Systems 604 Green Valley Rd, Ste 300 Greensboro, NC 27408 Phone 336-632-1966 877-744-2742 Fax 336-632-8726 www.signode.com Sika Corporation 201 Polito Ave Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Phone 201-933-8800 ...

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A. We make more Ni-Hard blades and liners than anyone in the world B. We've been in business for over 78 years C. Our replacement parts cost less and last longer D. All of the above! A. We make more Ni-Hard blades and liners than anyone in the world B. We've been in business for over 78 years ...

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Phone 651-777-4780 800-536-4880 Fax 651-777-5582 www.tecweigh.com TEKA North America Inc 4104 Holland Blvd, Ste 105 Chesapeake, VA 23323 Phone 757-558-8846 Fax 757-558-8847 www.teka.de Terex Roadbuilding PO Box 1985 Oklahoma, OK 73101 Phone 405-787-6020 800-TER-EXRB Fax 405-491-2417 ...

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Fax 563-556-3420 www.truckcountry.com Turmac PO Box 8950/107 Vancouver, WA 98668 Phone 360-905-1640 800-4TU-RMAC Fax 360-906-8786 www.turmac.com Tygar Mfg Inc 425 Wilbanks Dr Ball Ground, GA 30107 Phone 770-345-6625 866-999-9506 Fax 770-345-6637 www.tygarMfgcom Ultra-Span Technologies Inc 1221 ...

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PRODUCTION, PRACTICE & STANDARDS American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Dr P.O. Box 9094 Farmington Hills, MI 48333 Phone 248-848-3700 Web www.concrete.org American Concrete Pipe Association 1303 West Walnut Hill Lane Suite 305 Irving, TX 75038-3008 Phone 972-506-7216 E-Mail ...

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Darryl is here to help . . . And he can be there to help, too -on your job site. After you've decided to build solid, reliable walls with Reward's insulating concrete forms (ICFs), we don't just say thank you very much and disappear. Instead, we help your project succeed from start to finish. ...

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INNOVATIONSEQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS 80 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com Operation of the KFBatch2 control system has been enhanced with three easy-to-use, pop-up graphic features, KF Controls LLC reports. 1. The mixer charge sequence window is said by system developers to provide total ...

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DEVELOPMENTSPRECAST PC4 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com DEFENSE DEPARTMENT MUSTERS SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PRACTICE The National Concrete Masonry Association Government Affairs staff reports that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a version of the 2009 Department of Defense Authorization ...

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10750 SW Tualatin Road PO Box 1569, Tualatin, OR 97062 (503) 692-6909 Fax (503) 692-1666 www.helser.com WWe Don'e Don't Cut Cort Cut Corners,ners, WE FORM THEM!WE FORM THEM! Our mission is clear, "support the Precast Concrete Industry." We are truly a relationship driven manufacturer and our ...

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DEVELOPMENTSPRECAST PC6 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com With ISO 15392:2008, Geneva-based International Organization for Standardization (ISO) establishes internationally recognized principles for sustainability in building construction. The new standard applies the concept of `cradle to ...

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Road Builders track employment decline, material price jumps Employment in highway and bridge construction fell by 3.6 percent in April 2008, compared to the same month one year ago, according to a recent American Road & Transportation Builders Association economic analysis. Data for the month ...

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Specifiers form BIM committee The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) announces its Building Information Modeling (BIM) AudioCast series. In conjunction with the buildingSMART alliance, CSI is producing the "bimWITS" series, drawing on the knowledge and experience--the `wits'--of ...

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Increase your Profits with Cleco's Automated Hoop Machine! Steel prices are on the rise; convert your wire mesh to hoop reinforcement with your 4'-0 diameter manhole products, such as risers and conical tops. Hoop Steel meets with ASTM specifications and presents an enormous opportunity for ...

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INNOVATIONSEQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS PC14 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com HEATED FLOOR SYSTEM The Raychem QuickNet Electric Heated Floor System for ceramic tile and natural stone installations consists of a low-profile, 3/16-in. heating mat and a programmable thermostat. The heating mat contains ...

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INNOVATIONSEQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS www.concreteproducts.com July 2008 PC15 SPLASH GOGGLES In compliance with OSHA regulations stipulating that splash goggles must be used during any application involving risk of liquid splash, thecompanyintroduces Wheelz safety eyewear as an alternative to big, ...

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For complete details...Call Toll Free...or E-mail us at: (800) 331-5851 sales@piggy-back.com New PB80 Precisely Spot Delivers... Up to Four Tons at a Time! Princeton's new 8000 lb.capacity PiggyBack PB80 is the most powerful truck-mounted,rough-terrain forklift on the market.On site,this ...

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INNOVATIONSEQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS www.concreteproducts.com July 2008 PC17 TRUCK COMPONENTS The 20-page, updated Global Ride Solutions brochure showcases a full range of products fortheworldwidecommercialtransportation industry, providing an overview of offerings that suit North American ...

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innovationsequipment & products PC18 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com eleCtroniC relay Designed for ultra-high power electronic applications in the construction industry, the 12VDC 200 Amp Electronic Relay [part no. 48520] reportedly protects motors and other loads from damage due to ...

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innovationsequipment & products PC20 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com all-wheel skid steers The company's new line of six compact wheel loaders includes four articulated units and two all-wheel-steer models, reportedly positioned as alternatives to skid loaders in landscape, rental and ...

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innovationsequipment & products PC22 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com For more information contact The Model CStressing System is designed for the heavy prestress producer. With the larger reservoir, pump and ram area, the Model C will pull even the largest of prestressing strands. * Fully ...

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COMPLIANCEMATTERSBY BOB ECKHARDT 82 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com W hen a reasonable suspicion of hazard exists, industrial hygiene (IH) monitoring of workplace chemical and physical exposures is required by regulation, standards, and good business practice. Monitoring data are required ...

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Circle 194 or visit freeproductinfo.net/cp Selection criteria established by OSHA for inclusion of individual workplaces on the primary list target those sites exhibiting a DART rate at or above 11.0, or a DAFWII case rate at or above 9.0. Only one of the criteria must be met for eligibility. ...

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MARKETPLACECLASSIFIEDS www.concreteproducts.com July 2008 85 PRODUCTS & SERVICESFOR LEASE PRODUCTS & SERVICES

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MARKETPLACECLASSIFIEDS 86 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com Day-to-day stresses of concrete operations are too rough for most dry friction brakes. Stop the dirt and dust from contaminating your brakes. Stop repetitively burning up your motors. Stop breakdowns, and cut costs. Force Control's ...

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MARKETPLACECLASSIFIEDS www.concreteproducts.com July 2008 87 Circle 200 or visit freeproductinfo.net/cp PRODUCTS & SERVICES

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MARKETPLACECLASSIFIEDS 88 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com T he large concrete block market has been showing fantastic growth and World Block has grown with it. In fact, World Block has come to shape much of what is happening in the world of large landscape blocks. It's a great time to get ...

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MARKETPLACECLASSIFIEDS www.concreteproducts.com July200889 trucks www.truckcountry.com 888-201-6222 Call Today for More Information! 1998 Ford LT8513, 9 Yd. McNeilus Mixer, Cummins CT8.3, 275 HP, 9LL Trans. Stk. 292601 2006 Sterling LT9511, 10 Cu. Yd. Volumetric Mixer, Cat C13 335 HP, 8LL ...

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MARKETPLACECLASSIFIEDS 90 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com USED EQUIPMENT www.amgeo.com REBUILT and USED Equipment FOR SALE Installation and Technical Services Available AMERICAN CONCRETE EQUIPMENT 888-241-4222 We Buy Block Machines, Cubers, Mixers, Splitters, Rack Loaders / Unloaders Visit ...

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MARKETPLACECLASSIFIEDS www.concreteproducts.com July 2008 91 Stephens SUPER TBred NEW: 12/14 Cu Yard Batch, Portable, 150 Ton 4 Compartment Agg,36" Discharge, 837 BBL Split Silo 60/40, 15 HP Air Comp,3"WaterMeter,Complete Plant.....$254,000 Stephens SUPER TBred NEW: 12/14 Cu Yard Batch, ...

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MARKETPLACECLASSIFIEDS 92 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com USED EQUIPMENT Stephens Thoroughbred 70 yard (95 ton) 3 compartment aggregate bin (recently re-lined),10 yard agg batcher, cement I-374 bbl, 3" water meter with water holding hopper,460 volt, C&W reverse air central dust collector ...

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MARKETPLACECLASSIFIEDS www.concreteproducts.com July 2008 93 HELP WANTED CONSULTANTS BUYING SELLING FINANCING INSURANCE LIQUIDATION ESTATE PLANNING For a professional discussion of your requirements, contact LARRY Z. ISAACSON ASA Senior Member American Society of Appraisers iwi group, L.L.C. ...

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FINALFORMCONSTRUCTION 96 July 2008 www.concreteproducts.com F luted, exposed-concrete columns are key to an elliptical, 42-story, 147-unit luxury condominium tower known as `The Century,' rising on the Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles' Beverly Hills district. Customized fiber-reinforced ...

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