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• The Right Technology for Interim Tier 4
  There is an ongoing debate about what solution is best to make new diesel engines comply with the U.S. EPA’s Interim Tier 4 (IT4) emissions regulations for 2011: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) or Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). Both have their ......
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• ABC Praises U.S. Senate Rejection of the DISCLOSE Act
  Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is giving three cheers for the U.S. Senate. Yesterday, the ABC applauded the U.S. Senate’s July 27 rejection to debate the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act (S......
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• A.R.E. Creates Tornado-Tough Project Truck for "Storm Chasers"
  To travel through 100 mph winds and softball-size hail, tornado chaser Tim Samaras, star of the hit television show "Storm Chasers" on Discovery Channel, needed a dependable truck he could drive into the eye of the storm. So he turned to leading truc......
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Cover Story

The Few, The Proud, The Machines
It’s the strong boom arm that flexes its metal muscle. It’s the safety of an armored cab that can shield its operator from harm. Read more

Featured Stories

The A-Team
The goal of any good military operation is reconstruction, helping a nation rebuild with the help of our armed forces. Read more

The Right Stuff
They may not compare to the Enola Gay, but certainly Ingersoll Rand air compressors have earned their place in military history. Read more

Helmets to Hardhats
Supporting our troops doesn’t just mean honoring their heroism on the field of battle. It goes beyond that, to helping the men and women in our armed forces bring their bravery, work ethic and knowledge back home, establishing careers where their years of service to our country can continue with success. Read more

TLC for Your CTC
Maintenance, attention to detail, vigilance, prudence and, hey, maybe even a little enthusiasm will keep your machines up and running and your crews rolling throughout the work season. Read more

Is Anyone Listening?
Do you “tweet?” Have you been “friended?” What about “linkedin?” If these terms are new to you, welcome to the online world of social networking. Read more