A publication for and about Edward Ehrbar customers www.EhrbarAdvantage.com June 2016

CHRISTENING A KOMATSU PC1250Barker Aggregates unveils a new material handler dedicated to longtime friend James J. Duffy

Also inside:Katchko & Sons Construction Services, Inc. pg. 6

Sammarco Stone & Supply, Inc. pg. 10

Hillside Cemetery pg. 13

Tilcon New York pg. 16

Pat Ahern

A MESSAGEFROM EHRBAR

Dear Valued Customer:

High production and efficiency are your goals, and Komatsu shares those goals. Thats why it continues to manufacture quality products that meet or exceed emissions standards while maintaining, or even boosting, your production and efficiency.

In this issue of your Ehrbar Advantage magazine, you can read about innovative Komatsu products that raise the bar when it comes to increasing your uptime and material movement, while lowering your owning and operating costs. At its recent Demo Days, Komatsu introduced its new intelligent Machine Control (iMC) PC490LCi-11 excavator. It is the worlds largest excavator with integrated control function and was modeled after Komatsus iMC PC210LCi-10 excavator, which was the first of its kind. More about the PC490LCi-11 will be released soon.

Komatsu introduced the PC210LCi-10 early last year. It followed several models of iMC dozers that Komatsu began rolling out a few years ago, which feature factory-integrated GPS technology that gives operators automatic blade control from rough-cut to finish grade. You can read about the most recent iMC dozer, the D39i-24, in this issue, along with an article on the new PC30MR-5 and PC35MR-5 excavators.

All Tier 4 Final construction-sized machines are backed by Komatsu CARE, which covers scheduled maintenance for the first three years or 2,000 hours. Our trained technicians perform the work at locations and times convenient for you. We track the machines through KOMTRAX and contact you when its time to schedule service. Our aim is to minimize or avoid disruption to your production.

Whether its Komatsu or another brand we carry, we have maintenance plans available to take care of all your machinery. We can also work on your competitive equipment. Talk to your product support representative or your branch service manager to see how we can help.

If theres anything we can do for you, please call or stop by one of our branch locations. Sincerely,

Pat Ahern President & CEO

We share your goals of

high production and efficiency

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IN THIS ISSUE

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Corporate AdministrationPresident & CEO Patrick Ahern

Executive Vice President Matthew AhernVice President, Sales Lawrence McCrann

Sales & MarketingSales Manager Stephen Schiavetta

Sales Office Manager Deborah KellyRentals Manager Jason NadaskaySales Administrator TJ Gannon

Sales Representatives William Bill Tucker (914) 318-9923 Chris Thompson (917) 747-0359 Andy Jett (203) 617-7885 Steve Gambutti (917) 504-9376 Dan Stanton (516) 429-0904 James P. Jim Hogan (516) 356-7267 James Jim Dapp (845) 905-5611 Trevor Berger (914) 490-0358 Chris Hogan (516) 253-8986

Product SupportCorporate Service Manager Michael Mayo

Manager, Training & Technical Service Dan DalenaField Service Manager Ken Pectal

Warranty Administrator Gabe ArtigasProduct Support Sales Representative Kevin BunivaProduct Support Sales Representative Bill Ehlinger

Parts DepartmentCorporate Parts Manager John Barbuto

Parts Inventory Control Manager Gerry Dieterich

Branch Management Holbrook Hank Ruttura

Danbury Anthony Olivieri

Information TechnologyDirector of Information Systems Marty Rogers

AccountingC.F.O. Vince Altomare

Finance & Credit Manager Harvey LevineAssistant Controller Gina Serratore

MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to provide our customers with quality

construction equipment products, to back our products with unmatched product support, and to do everything

possible to contribute to our customers success. Prompt, courteous and respectful service from all of our

employees to all of our customers is our standard. We strive to build long-term relationships with our

customers to gain their trust and confidence whereby they seek our counsel in their business endeavors.

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CHRISTENING A KOMATSU PC1250 pg. 4 Check out the new material handler Barker Aggregates unveiled in honor of longtime friend James J. Duffy.

KATCHKO & SONS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. pg. 6 Learn about the personalized services that are the key to this Stamford companys success.

SAMMARCO STONE & SUPPLY, INC. pg. 10 Witness why landscape and masonry contractors in the New Rochelle area rely on this firm.

HILLSIDE CEMETERY pg. 13 See why the JCB 3CX Compact backhoe loader is the perfect fit for this historic Cortlandt Manor cemetery.

NEWS & NOTES pg. 15 Congratulate Ehrbar Corporate Parts Manager John Barbuto and his parts sales team on their recent Komatsu and JCB awards.

A SOLID ALTERNATIVE pg. 16See how Tilcon New York uses a Fuchs MHL380 to handle riprap and other materials at two quarries.

DEMO DAYS pg. 18Ride along with Ehrbar customers as they take a first-hand look at Komatsu equipment during Demo Days in Cartersville, Georgia.

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK pg. 20 The recent drinking-water crisis in Flint, Michigan, points to larger potential problems in the nations underground infrastructure. Read why inside.

GUEST OPINION pg. 25 Find out why LIUNA General President Terry OSullivan thinks that rebuilding the nations water infrastructure can boost the economy and give Americans an A+ water system.

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT pg. 26 Learn how Komatsus new D39i-24 intelligent Machine Control dozers increase production time and lower fuel consumption.

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Barker Aggregates has a new Komatsu PC1250LC-8 material handler working at Tilcon New Yorks Port Washington terminal. The machine was recently the center of attention, when Barker Aggregates christened it in honor of James J. Duffy, longtime friend of Frank Barker Sr. and father of I.U.O.E. Local 138 Business Manager John Duffy.

Port Washington is one of three terminals (along with Flushing and Port Jefferson) where Barker Aggregates handles barge unloading and truck loading for Tilcon New York, one of the leading aggregate production and road construction companies in the greater New York City area.

We unload stone for Tilcon New Yorks concrete and asphalt plants, said Barker Aggregates Port Washington Terminal Manager Bobby Riemer. We typically unload two barges per day, depending on the size of the barge. With the PC1250, we can probably do three. We also handle the sand that is delivered here for the new Tappan Zee Bridge thats under construction.

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CHRISTENING A KOMATSU PC1250Barker Aggregates unveils a new material handler dedicated to James J. Duffy

Three generations of the Barker family are involved

with Barker Aggregates or related companies.

Pictured here (L-R) are Jamie Barker, Frank

Barker Jr., Jimmy Barker, Frank Barker Sr., and

Steven Barker.

I.U.O.E. Local 138 Business Manager John Duffy (center

front) and his delegates were on hand to celebrate the christening of Barker

Aggregates new Komatsu PC1250 material handler.

The Barker family purchased the machine to improve

unloading operations at Tilcon New Yorks Port Washington

Terminal, which Barker Aggregates handles for Tilcon.

Barker Aggregates is a longtime, loyal customer of Ehrbar. Pictured here

(clockwise from left) are N.Y. Jets Super Bowl Champion

John Schmitt, I.U.O.E. Local 138 Business Manager John

Duffy, Ehrbars Jerry Ahern, Frank Barker Sr., Ehrbars Pat

Ahern and Signature Bank representative Lucy Mazany.

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We purchased the PC1250 to help us unload barges faster and more efficiently, and by doing that, provide better service to Tilcon, he added. Komatsu wheel loaders and material handlers have worked very well for us through the years, and Ehrbar parts and service are excellent.

The Komatsu PC1250LC-8 is a 250,000-pound, 672-horsepower machine with a high lift, two-piece, long-reach front; a seven-cubic-yard clamshell bucket; and an elevated cab. It replaced a Komatsu PC750 at Port Washington.

Its a big improvement, said Operator Fred Martinek. The biggest advantage compared to the PC750, beyond the much greater capacity, is the visibility. As we unload a barge, it naturally becomes lighter and rises in the water. With the PC750, by the time a barge was about half unloaded, I couldnt see inside without using a camera, which wasnt ideal. It made unloading the last of the aggregate very difficult. With the PC1250, I can see to the bottom of the barge right to the very end. Its also a very comfortable machine.

Barker Aggregates marked the first day of activity for the PC1250 by christening it and hosting a barbecue lunch for Tilcon, Barker Aggregates employees and longtime friends and vendors, such as Ehrbar.

This machine is a big upgrade for us, and we wanted to cel