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Are Curb Ramps Really ADA Compliant? by Bob D. Sexton, Sr., Construction Manager, H. R. Gray, 5/18/2009
Parking, crossing the street, entering a building, and using the rest- room are, for most of us, daily activities we don't give a second thought. For those with physical disabilities, however, these everyday tasks often present a set of unique challenges. Eighteen years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law to ensure that everyone, regardless of physical limitatio... More
Unique Attachments Created A Niche By Ivy Chang - 05/04/2009
Some people lead their lives by going backwards in time, and Earl Emerson is one of them. Emerson's interest in building mechanical parts began as a child and he realized those dreams at age 50, when he started EZ Spot UR. Along the way, he gained some mechanical skills during his time at Bobcat, where he worked for 32 years, and in Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic.
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JLG publishes guide Staff - 05/04/2009
JLG Industries, Inc. published a comprehensive guide to help owners of JLG, Gradall, SkyTrak, and Lull telehandlers in selecting attachments and accessories for their equipment. JLG carries attachments and accessories for equipment more than 10 years old. This guide provides in-depth information on the proper carriage, forks, buckets, truss booms, cab covers, and other value-added components fo...
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Renewable Energy Division Staff - 04/27/2009
3M Company formed a Renewable Energy Division to maximize the company's technologies and products in response to the fast-changing field of renewable energy. Products will include those currently sold to the industry, new products to be invented for the industry, and products adapted from existing technologies.
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NTA Holds 5th Annual Meeting By Joanne Ray - 04/27/2009
The Northeast Trenchless Association held the organization's 5th annual meeting on January 12–13 at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough, MA. Throughout the two days, speakers and seminars included: "How To Change the Safety Culture of Your Company" with Rod Stanley of MEMIC; "Recycling Systems" with John Miller of Mud Technology International; "How to Read and Understand Soils" by Brian Dorwart P.
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Vermeer-Wisconsin Hosting Demos May 13–14 In Oconomowoc Staff - 04/20/2009
Vermeer-Wisconsin will host Demo Days on May 13 and 14 at 2953 N. Golden Lake Road, half-mile south of the intersection of county highways B and BB in Oconomowoc. Activities both days will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine. Lunch will be provided, and the event is free. Vermeer-Wisconsin's Little Chute store will hosts its demo day on May 21.
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Recovery, Renovation And Expansion By R.G. Pickard - 04/20/2009
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, originally built in 1977, is already the largest beachfront facility of its kind in the South with over 180,000 square feet of floor space, and with the addition of over 200,000 square feet of space via a $68-million expansion, it will ultimately have over 400,000 square feet of convention space.
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Hotsy Redesigns 5700 Series Hot Water Pressure Washer 04/20/2009
Camas, WA — Hotsy, a manufacturer of high-pressure cleaning equipment, has completely redesigned the 5700 Series hot water pressure washer, the flagship in the company's product line.
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Restoring The Bricks in Roswell An apartment building dating from almost 170 years ago is restored and expanded to create new residential space in an historic Atlanta suburb.
Restoring The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum The restoration of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City involved rebuilding the museum's Pier 86 into a state-of-the-art docking facility.
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