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Welcome to Amaco’s Blog! Get the latest heavy equipment industry news, up-and-coming promotions, and learn more about how new technology is changing our industry as we move forward together.
Join Amaco at CONEXPO-CON 2023!
Amaco is excited to be attending CONEXPO-CON in Las Vegas, NV from March 14-17, 2023 – we hope to see you there! While we won’t be at a particular booth this year, we’d love to meet up with any customers or manufacturers at this convention to discuss equipment and what’s ahead in the construction industry.
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Get Your Heavy Equipment Ready for the Busy Season with Amaco
As the weather gets warmer and the season begins to change over it’s time to start planning for the spring season. With projects beginning in a few short weeks, there is no better time to perform routine maintenance and repairs on your equipment to prepare for the busy spring and summer seasons.
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Unleash the Full Potential of Your Operations with Gradall Excavators
While visiting a municipality a while ago, I was caught in a conversation about the best type of ditches for drainage maintenance operations. The answer, to me, was easy – a v-ditch is the best choice. It offers a higher flow velocity of water when flowing, which leads to the faster overall removal of water, […]
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How to Prepare Your Road Maintenance Equipment for Winter
Prepare your road maintenance equipment and heavy machinery for winter conditions with this checklist, designed to help keep your fleet running at its finest.
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How to Evaluate & Extend the Lifespan of Your Heavy Construction Equipment
The cost of heavy machinery can be high, so understanding how long your equipment will last and how you can help prolong its life can significantly lower your long-term ownership costs.
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Municipal Equipment Acquisition: A Supplier’s Perspective
The municipal acquisition process can be detailed and involved, but there are several ways to make it easier for staff and suppliers.
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Improve Your Material Processing Operations with Screencore Stackers and Screening Plants
Screencore creates easy to transport, compact screening and crushing equipment for your screening operations. Read our blog to learn the benefits of Screencore machines.
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Why You Need an HKD Blue Dust Suppression Cannon in Your Fleet
Take on dust easily from afar with an HKD Blue dust suppressor cannon and rest easy knowing your employees and work sites will remain safe.
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Join Amaco at the MEOA’s 2022 AGM/Spring Meeting!
If you’re attending the MEOA’s 2022 AGM/Spring Meeting in Mississauga this June 21-22, 2022, feel free to stop by booth #13 and say hello!
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Join Amaco at the AORS Municipal Public Works Trade Show!
Amaco is excited to be attending the AORS Municipal Public Works Trade Show this June 1-2, 2022 in Barrie, and we hope to see you there!
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Visit Amaco at the Canadian Concrete Expo!
Amaco is getting ready for spring and summer with a visit to the Canadian Concrete Expo, and we hope to see you there!
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How to Choose the Right Boom Mower for Your Company
When taking on municipal works projects like roadside cleaning or contract work for highway maintenance, having the right tools on hand will give you a leg up above your competitors.
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6 Reasons to Add a Power Curber Machine to Your Operations
Power Curber’s 5700-D model optimizes operations and provides a safe, advanced machine to bring your fleet and concrete operations into the future.
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Emerging Trends in Heavy Machinery
We’re seeing changes in the heavy machinery manufacturing industry that point to a more efficient, customer-centric future.
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Happy Holidays from Amaco!
Thank you to all of our clients and partners for your business and partnership throughout 2021. We look forward to continuing to work with you in 2022.
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Planning for Heavy Equipment Projects Post-Pandemic
Deciding if your organization would benefit more from owning or renting a machine is a key factor in selecting the right heavy equipment for construction and maintenance operations.
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Should You Own or Rent Your Heavy Equipment?
Deciding if your organization would benefit more from owning or renting a machine is a key factor in selecting the right heavy equipment for construction and maintenance operations.
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Why Use Gradall Excavators For Storm Recovery
Amaco recommends the Gradall XL4100V excavator for any storm recovery needs. The machine travels at highway speeds, is precise, and can use multiple attachments when needed.
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Happy Holidays from The Amaco Team!
Happy holidays from the team at Amaco Construction Equipment! This past year was a challenge for many, and we’d like to thank our valued customers, partners, and suppliers for their support
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BUSINESS DURING COVID-19 – AMACO IS HERE TO HELP
Amaco Equipment is part of a select group of businesses in Ontario deemed “essential” during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Amaco Equipment’s Response to COVID-19
Amaco Equipment is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Introducing the Brand-New Power Curber 5700-D
For years, the Power Curber 5700-C has been the premier curb & gutter machine in the industry. It’s compact size, versatility, and power has helped to boost the productivity of curb and gutter, highway safety barrier, and sidewalk projects for years.
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How Astec Aggregate Processing Equipment Made Cost-Effective Work in a Challenging Environment
In industrial work settings, success is found at the convergence of a well-optimized strategy and properly selected machinery.
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Asphalt Maintenance Tips and Best Practices
When it comes to building and paving roads, asphalt has been the preferred material for many decades.
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How Gradall Helps Municipalities Stretch Their Budgets
The budget for excavation is always tight, so it makes sense that municipalities would make every effort to stretch their budget without compromising on the quality of their work.
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Falcon Asphalt Repair: A Cost-Effective & Long-Lasting Solution for Patching Potholes [Video]
Pothole repairs are inevitable thanks to our Canadian climate, but no one wants to repeat the same job over and over—wasting valuable time and money.
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Conquering Projects with the Power Curber 7700 Multipurpose Slipform Machine
The latest addition to the Power Curber lineup, the 7700 is a true multipurpose machine that is designed for a wide variety of both offset and paving applications.
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Amaco’s New Partnership with Diamond Mowers
Amaco is excited to announce our new partnership with Diamond Mowers located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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Factors to Consider When Acquiring a Curb Machine
Your business has grown to the point where you want to move from hand forming curbs to using a curb machine – what factors should you consider when looking at equipment?
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Don’t Just Advertise You Have Potholes – Fix Them!
Potholes are a driver’s greatest enemy. More than just a bump in the road, they can cause flat tires, bent and damaged rims, suspension and steering damage, and even damage to the body of the car.
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How Gradall Excavators Deliver “Productivity on Wheels”
When it comes to excavating, you need a machine that can get the job done quickly and effectively.
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Season’s Greetings from Amaco Equipment!
Happy Holidays from the team at Amaco Equipment! We wish you happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
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Getting the Most Value Out of Your Crusher Wear Parts
Sourcing wear parts for your crushing equipment is an important factor in controlling costs, and should be treated as an important investigative process in operating your crushers.
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Avoid Downtime & Cost by Preparing Your Heavy Equipment for Winter
Just as we feel the effects of harsh Canadian winters, so does our heavy machinery and road maintenance equipment.
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Is Recycling Construction Materials an Opportunity for Your Business?
With the increasing difficulty and cost of supply issues of virgin aggregates, recycling is being considered more and more - and for good reason.
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A Guide to Choosing the Right Heavy Equipment Solutions
Selecting the right equipment to add to your fleet for construction or maintenance operations can seem daunting, but it’s an important task to undertake.
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Which Gradall Excavator Will Be Right for You?
Have you been thinking about adding a Gradall excavator to your fleet, but don’t know which one will be right for you?
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Visit Amaco at the OGRA Conference (Feb 25-28)!
If you’re attending the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Conference, stop by booth #29 and say hello!
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Amaco Looks Forward to Upcoming OSSGA Event
Are you attending the upcoming Ontario Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association’s Operations, Health, and Safety Seminar?
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Season’s Greetings from Amaco Equipment!
Happy Holidays from the team at Amaco Equipment! We wish you happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
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Cold Weather Starting Tips for Your Diesel-Fired Hotboxes
Anyone with a diesel-fired machine knows what a frustrating time of year winter can be. Check out this handy guide to starting diesel engines in the cold.
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6 Things You Can Do to Keep Road Workers Safe
Accidents often happen when and where we least expect them. In Ontario alone, over 2,000 road building and excavating workers were injured on the job in 2018.
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Avoid Surprises in Your Municipal Heavy Equipment Budget Next Year
If you’ve ever had your municipal capital or operating budget for the year fall short, you know how many headaches it causes.
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The Power of Automation in the Heavy Equipment Industry
Automation is spreading across the heavy equipment industry and its effects are already apparent in multiple sectors.
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Welcome to Our New Website!
Amaco Construction Equipment Inc. is excited to announce we have just launched our new website! If you’ve had a chance to look around, you’ll notice a lot has changed.
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