MR Paving & Excavating knew their recent project in New Ulm, Minn. was going to occur in cold weather conditions. Fortunately, his new LeeBoy 8616D asphalt paver was designed to excel in those conditions. With heated gates and a solid screed, the 8616D was still able to provide a great mat.   Click here to check out the video and learn more!

    Walking, hiking and other recreational trails are common projects for most paving companies. However, every so often an opportunity comes along that stands out. That’s exactly how Baker Enterprises Inc. ended up constructing Nathan’s Mile, a 2-mile trail around a cornfield in Vinton, Iowa.   VIDEO: Baker Enterprises uses GOMACO GT3600 Extreme curb machine for unique glow-in-the-dark walking trail   While the initial description didn’t seem very unique, there was one element that was — the trail was intended to glow in the dark. It would also be the longest glow-in-the-dark concrete trail in the country.   When the bid for the project went public, Baker Enterprises knew it wanted the job.   “One thing for us that makes projects like this special is we take a lot of pride in our quality of work. We enjoy getting away from some of the other things and doing some local stuff for communities like this,” said Baker En...

  In a commodity-based industry, all companies work to provide customers with quality materials at a low price. What makes a company stand out in the industry, however, is identifying areas that can provide added value for their customers and mastering them. That’s what has made Wendling Quarries Inc. a leader in the industry.   VIDEO: Wendling Quarries trusts Road Machinery & Supplies Co. for equipment and service “It’s easy to focus on the product and price, but we don’t want to stop there,” said Vice President of Operations Kaleb DiRico. “We believe that if we look out for our customers’ best interests, that is going to help them be more successful. If they are more successful, they are going to do more business. That, in turn, helps us be more successful. It’s what we call the outward mindset.”   That philosophy has fueled Wendling Quarries’ growth since it was purchased by Manatt’s Inc. in 1987. The company currently includes 50 quarry locations ...