Portable Plants News
 
AUGUST 13, 2020
 
  LEADING OFF
 
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$5 billion in construction projects delayed or canceled due to
coronavirus

 
At least 43 states, local governments and transportation authorities have publicly projected declining revenues, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. Read more details from the report.
 
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Coronavirus relief bill includes industry-impacting provisions
 
Although the HEALS Act addresses several industry needs, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says there is a lack of funding in the bill for infrastructure. Check out more of what AGC had to say.
 
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Commercial projects thrust Dodge Momentum Index upward
 
Dodge Data & Analytics’ monthly index measuring nonresidential building projects in planning was up for the first time in 2020 in the month of July. Read more.
 
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  FEATURED EQUIPMENT
 
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Talbert introduces 5553TA traveling axle trailer
 
The 5553TA is ideal for moving low clearance and dead loads due to its planetary winch and redesigned piggy-back cylinder, according to Talbert.
 
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  EYE ON THE BLOG
 
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What’s in the Moving Forward act?
 
The U.S. House of Representatives published a ‘fact sheet’ detailing the contents of its $1.5 trillion infrastructure package – including specifics on roads, bridges and highways. Read more details.
 
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How Metso and McCloskey came together
 
Metso, McCloskey and Lippmann-Milwaukee are now linked through a deal completed late last year, and the unification means equipment enhancements are on the horizon.
 
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How a Connecticut producer maximized mobility around its state
 
Connecticut-based H.I. Stone & Son carefully chose its portable spread to maximize flexibility and mobility around the state.
 
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