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7H[W,1)2WRRUYLVLWZZZEHWWHUURDGVFRPLQIR Better Roads March 2014 25 7H[W,1)2WRRUYLVLWZZZEHWWHUURDGVFRPLQIR Genie telematics-ready connector The fi rst of its kind, Genie's telematics-ready connector features a "plug and play" option for Genie boom lifts. Available on Genie S-80 and Z-80 boom lifts, the factory- installed connector offers hour meter reporting, location, machine use and several security features. The connector will be available on S-100, S-120 and ZX-135 models by the end of the fi rst quarter. genielift.com betterroads.com/genie-telematics-ready-connector Henderson BrineXtreme Henderson Products has introduced the BrineXtreme, a mobile salt brine solution that produces professional grad salt brine on the go. Designed to provide a concentration that is accurate to 01001 SG, the unit is able to work in temperatures as low as -6 degrees F and can perform pre-storm applications. The unit has a production rate of up to 160 gallons per minute and a 5-cubic-yard capacity. hendersonproducts.com betterroads.com/henderson-brinextreme Neal Manufacturing ESSP 550T, 750T Neal Manufacturing's heavy-duty ESSP 550T and 750T trailer-mounted sealcoating machines have electric super sand pump (ESSP) systems that pro- duce up to 100 gallons per minute and a water tank hand-wand holder that prevents the sealer from leaking. The 550T and 750T have capacities of up to 550 gallons and 750 gallons, respectively. Features include 75 feet of rein- forced hose, a 6-foot hand wand, a six-nozzle spray bar, 2.5-gallon material fi llers, Neal's Generation III pump heads and more. nealequip.com betterroads.com/neal-manufacturing-essp-550t-750t Saw Seal Machine Saw Seal's new Saw Seal Machine cleans and seals multiple joints simultaneously in new concrete pavement. Features include a blade-only contact method that controls cracking as the concrete cures, a HEPA fi ltration vacuum system that collects dust and silica, a 55-gallon drum that stores dust and silica, a compressed air nozzle that cleans and dries the joint and a Crafco EZ Series II 1500 melter that applies sealant in the fi nals stage. sawseal.com betterroads.com/saw-seal-machine Illumagear Halo Light Personal Active Safety System ConExpo-Con/Agg Booth 65830 in South Hall Illumagear's Halo Light Personal Active Safety System, which the company is displaying at ConExpo-Con/Agg, attaches to a hard hat to illuminate 360 degrees of a worker's task area. Designed to eliminate shadows, the light provides visibility up to 1/4 mile away and offers four light modes: Halo, Hi-Alert, Task and Dim. A tension spring- mounting system connects the system to most hard hats. illumagear.com betterroads.com/illumagear-halo-light

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• ROAD SCIENCE: Special Report from TRB meeting: The latest National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) survey of asphalt producers' use of recycled materials and warm-mix asphalt find nearly a quarter of all asphalt p
• APPLICATIONS & INNOVATIONS: Innovations for Snowfighters: From the havoc severe winter weather has wrecked this year to sustainability in action and lessons learned from other agencies, here's a look at the latest in snow and ice control and a sneak peek
• HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR: The Magic of Rubberized Asphalt: As prices for asphalt cement and polymer have shot up dramatically, agencies and contractors are looking for ways to hold the line on the cost of asphalt pavements.
• Transportation Talk: Are we able to stop a painful transportation revenue situation before funds run out for HTF?
• In Court: Why it's important for contractors to understand the distinctions between public works versus private works improvements
• The Last Word: The sage continues with "Booth babes and the S.T.E.A.M. professions, " plus how "eye candy" can harm credibility.
• New Road Products