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Power Curbers Inc., Volume 15, Issue 4

Recipient, E-Award for Excellence in Exports, US Department of Commerce

POWER CURBER PROFILES

Mary Mitchell, with 17 years experience operating a Power Curber, isdelighted with the color scheme. Purple is her favorite color, she says

Jill Gilstrap Clodfelter, center of photo, bought the 5700-SUPER-B to control the curb work in her grading jobs

All things Clemson …Even curb machines!That’s Jill Gilstrap Clodfelter’s unwritten motto for her high-

way and utility contracting business, and the Power Curbers fac-tory complied.

She wants a what ???A purple curb machine, no less.

To match her purple trucks, trailers and service trucks and —of course — to further the purple/orange cause of the ClemsonTigers.

Jill has a civil engineering degree from Clemson Universityin Clemson, SC, and like many alumni, she is passionate. Herkitchen is painted Clemson orange.

Her business, Regional Site Solutions, Inc. of High Point,NC, is becoming known for its unusual color, a smart marketingtactic, according to Jill.

“They call me that crazy girl with those purple things, butthey call me,” she says. “They even call me if they see one ofmy trucks speeding.”

Jill was subbing curb work until deciding to purchase a 5700-

SUPER-B this year so that she could control this part of the busi-ness. She expects to add 10 to 12 employees to handle curb-and-gutter and sidewalk work.

Regional Site Solutions specialized in landscaping, gradingand utilities until moving into the curb business. Bob Dunbar isvice president of the company, and Hubert Floyd is superintendent.

Mary Mitchell, who has had 17 years of experience operatinga Power Curber 5700 with another company, is the machine oper-ator. “I love the work,” says Mary. “I like being outside, and it’ssomething different for a woman. We’ve come a long way, andnow I have a woman boss!

“And I like purple. When they told me the machine is purple,I said, ‘That’s my favorite color.’ ”

The crew has nicknamed the machine Barney for the purpleTV cartoon character, and Mary expects a stuffed Barney toappear on the console any day.

Jill and her crew are impressed with their dealer, SouthernEquipment Service of Salisbury, NC, as they head into this newphase of their business. Eddie Lanter, service manager for SES,trained the crew and brought Mary up-to-date on machinechanges from the 5700 to the 5700-SUPER-B. “Eddie is awe-some,” says Jill.

Seeing PurpleOwner’s Passion for Alma Mater Spills Over to Curb Business

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President and CEO Dyke Messinger completed 30 years ofcontinuous service at Power Curbers with a surprise celebration atthe company’s new manufacturing facility, now being upfitted.

Attending were his family, business associates, and PowerCurbers associates.

The new facility is located several miles from the present facil-ity in Salisbury, NC, USA. Power Curbers is expected to move itsmanufacturing and sales offices to the new facility, just off Inter-state 85, in 2007. The company has been in its present location for41 years.

Power Curbers, Inc. is now in its 53rd year of operation by theHenderson-Messinger family. The business began as a manufac-turer of curbextruding equip-ment and grewinto a manufactur-er of equipmentfor concrete slip-form curb-and-gut-ter, highway safetybarrier, and otherspecialized appli-cations. Today, thePower Curber5700-SUPER-B isthe top sellingcurb-and-gutter machine in the world. Power Curbers operates aninternational dealer network with machines sold into more than 80countries.

Dyke Messinger’s grandfather, John S. Henderson, establishedthe company in 1953.

Henderson’s son-in-law, Dick Messinger, joined the companyin 1959. As president, he broadened the company’s base, develop-ing a regional company into a network of dealers selling machinesworldwide.

Dyke joined his father in the business in 1976, and becamepresident in 1981. During his tenure, the business has more thandoubled in growth. In the past decade, Dyke has added new busi-nesses with Southern Equipment Service of Salisbury, NC, a 3-state dealership; Anvil American of White House, TN, a supplierof stringline components; and Power Pavers of Cedar Falls, IA, amanufacturer of concrete paving equipment.

With the recent spike in fuel cost in the U.S., there is moreinterest in conservation and methods to make the most of our ener-gy dollars. Many view alternative energy sources in a new light,including biodiesel.

Power Curber machines manufactured since 1993 (Deutz seriesengines 912, 913, 1011, 1012, and2012) can use biodiesel, without modi-fications. If you have questions aboutyour curb machine’s engine andbiodiesel fuel, contact Brett of PowerCurbers at 704-647-6126.

If you are considering convertingyour equipment fleet to biodiesel fuel,keep these factors in mind:

• Cost – B20 biodiesel is competitivewith regular petroleum diesel ($3.05/gallon in some areas).

• Available at 800 pumps currently, with availability increasing.

• Environmental issues – biodiesel use lowers diesel engine emissions.

• Engine benefits – biodiesel has increased lubricity properties over petroleum diesel and will clean engine deposits.

• Biodiesel, by itself, is nontoxic, biodegradable, and safer tohandle than petroleum due to a higher flash point.

• B20 can be used in most diesel engines without modification (most engines built since 1993, but it may degrade certain engine components)

Commercial biodiesel is made from soybeans in the U.S. andfrom rape seed oil in Europe. Biodiesel is derived from plant or ani-mal oil through a process called esterification, but biodiesel is notthe same as a vegetable oil. In its pure form, biodiesel is denotedB100 and is registered with the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency as a fuel and a fuel additive.

Commercial fuel is sold as a mixture of biodiesel and petrole-um-based diesel and is denoted by the percentage of biodiesel inthe mixture (i.e. B5 contains 5% biodiesel and 95% petroleum

“We should have bought the Power Curber 5 years ago,” says Bob Ryan, co-owner of Monroe Roadway Inc. inDenver, NC.

After two months of running the SUPER-B, Bob says he sees a different attitude from his curb crew operator, fore-man and other key people. “There are actually smiles on some of the guys’ faces,” he says. “There’s a difference in pro-duction and quality. The work is easier on the guys. They’re doing what they’re getting paid to do.”

Monroe Roadway, owned by Bob and Paul Carini, is a turnkey site contractor that had run a competitive curbmachine. The company moved from New York to Denver about 8 years ago. “We go in when the trees are standing andleave when the house is built,” Bob says.

“Our competitors in New York ran Power Curbers and then we were seeing mostly Power Curbers in the Charlottearea,” Bob says. “We got to watch them run and we actually had sub-contractors with Power Curbers on our jobs. Themachine did a better job and was faster.”

He describes the Power Curber as “really flawless. We’re tickled to death.”Operator Ryan Laubenstein says that the machine has fine details that he likes. “We’re able to have a 3-inch slump

(7.6cm) on the machine (as opposed to a 1.5-inch slump (3.8cm) with the competitive machine). “It is wet concrete andthe machine just glides right through it. It all goes back to the vibrators.

“We’ve cut load times down to 6 minutes, as compared to 15 minutes (with the competitive machine),” he says. “Alot of it has to do with the complete set-up.”

Mike Orbaker, curb crew foreman, says that the consistency of the concrete is better. The other machine left a lotmore holes in the concrete, so there was a lot more finishing work, Mike says.

Ryan estimates that he has added 1,000 feet of curb (305m) per day to his pours. He also likes the way the machinehandles moving over a catch basin, or other obstacles. He had to raise the whole body of the competitive machine to goover the catch basin, he says, as opposed to just the mold and trimmer on the SUPER-B.

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Power Curbers, Inc.PO Box 1639Salisbury, NC USA 28145-1639704-636-5871Volume 15, Issue 4Page 2

SUPER-B on the Job: More Smiles from the Crew

Ryan Laubenstein

The crew is pouring 1,000 more feet of curb (305m) per day with the SUPER-B

Biodiesel and Your Power CurberBy Brett HouserPower Curbers/Power Pavers Health, Safety & Environmental Director

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diesel). The most common mixtures are B5 and B20. Mixing thebio- and petro-diesel offsets some of its less favorable characteris-tics, while capitalizing on the favorable properties.

Biodiesel fuel is susceptible to microbial contamination, has afreeze point 3-5 degrees higher than petro-diesel, and has the poten-tial to degrade during storage. CAUTION: Biodiesel has solventproperties that may attack certain types of fuel pump seals and othercomposite engine components. This solvent effect may also causeclogged fuel filters during the conversion from petro-diesel to

biodiesel because the biodiesel fuelwill loosen deposits in the fuel sys-tem. On the positive side, B20 fuelcan lower volatile organic carbonemissions by 20%, carbon monox-ide, and particulate matter emissionsby 10% when compared to conven-tional petro-diesel. Additional infor-mation on the biodiesel movement isavailable athttp://www.biodiesel.org/.

Deutz, a supplier for PowerCurber equipment, has releasedTechnical Circular 0199-99-3005/4EN, which details the fuel require-ments for its engines. This documentprovides the user with the fuel speci-fications and specific conditionrequirements. Deutz requires that the

biodiesel fuel meet the EN 14214 standard in Europe and that thebiodiesel is derived from soy methyl ester that meets ASTM D6761in the U.S. Deutz also states that the use of B20 will require the fol-lowing modifications to the standard procedures:

Lubrication oil change intervals must be halved.A power loss of 5% is possible.Standstill times greater than 4-6 weeks must be avoided.Fuel lines, diaphragm pumps, and LDA diaphragms must be

changed annually.Fuel filters must be changed after the first 30-50 hours of

biodiesel operations. The Deutz fuel Technical Circular 0199-99-3005/4 EN is avail-

able at www.deutzamericas.com. You may also consult with Deutz Customer Service for specific

questions about this or any other application. The telephone numberis 770-564-7100.

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Dyke Messinger celebrates 30 years ofservice at Power Curbers. He is posingwith a model of one of the company’s ear-liest products, the Smith-field Curb andGutter Machine (c 1957).

Post-Hole Digger Reduces Laborin Wire Rope Fence Applications

machine.“The offset is nice. You can stretch it out to what you need,”

he says, and change it in a matter of minutes. “You can go overmanholes and themachine still carriesa nice grade.”

Paul likes theversatility, sayingit’s easy to go fromgrade to belowgrade. The auger

allows him to stop at the end of a radius, fill the auger up and goall the way around the next radius, without waiting for the con-crete truck to back up with more concrete.

Here is his advice: A good machine, and keep it clean. Knowyour mix. And “keep moving and don’t stop.”

Jay McNally is sales manager and Terry Duncan is servicemanager in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, NewYork, and northern Virginia. Contact Jay at jmcnally@power-curbers.com or Terry at tduncan@powercurbers.com.

Pantano purchases winter maintenance on the machine fromTerry Duncan, Power Curbers’ service manager in Pennsylvania,Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and northern Virginia.

Terry, Steve Carlton and Mark Horvath go over the machine intheir shop in Pennsylvania. “They’ll catch something that mightmess you up,” says Dennis. “The support is good. If there are prob-lems, Terry and Steve are right on it. They get up parts overnight tokeep us going.”

The company emphasizes machine cleanliness, as well as main-tenance. The crew is still using the original auger flighting on its5700-B. With 4,000 hours on the machine, the auger is in pristineshape, with the stamped letters of “Power Curbers” still clearlyvisible.

Dennis says the machine is the perfect size for applicationsfrom parking lots to big roads. “You can pour below grade andpour another piece above grade and hardly have to change any-thing,” he says.

Machine operator Paul Harris, during his 20 years in the busi-ness, has run 3 different brands of curb machines. Pantano runs asmall crew, he says, because there is little finishing behind the

conveyor, adding to material costs. The off-season is a good time to replace any wornpieces. While inspecting the flighting, be sureto check the auger bearing and seal.

Hydraulic hoses can become chaffed andworn over time. Clean any accumulatedgrease, dirt, and concrete from thehydraulic hoses. This will allow you to thor-oughly inspect them for any cuts and abra-

sions that could lead toleaks. Hose ends shouldbe kept free of any dirtand grit.

The radiator shouldbe inspected andcleaned regularly. Theoff-season is a good timeto give it a thoroughcleaning and straightenany bent fins. This willallow air to flow throughand keep your PowerCurber running cool.Radiator hoses shouldalso be replaced at regu-lar intervals.

Look for any exces-sive movement betweenthe inner and outer postduring starts and stops.While inspecting thefront post, look at thebearing in the steeringcollar. You should have asnug fit between the pin

and the bearing. Any void can cause themachine to steer erratically.

Safety devices, such as e-stops, guardsand safety decals should be included ininspections.

Technical assistance is available from LeeMyers and Brandon Bello at 704-647-6141.Factory authorized repair parts are availablefrom Power Curbers, 704-647-6195.

A post-hole digger for the Power Curber 5700-SUPER-B digs pier holes up to 34 inches deep(86cm) for slipforming wire rope foundations.

The attachment mounts on the left rear of the machine and is powered with the machine’s augerconveyor circuit. The auger for the post-hole digger operates inside a cylinder. It moves the dirtupward into a hinged chute, catching the material before it hits the ground. The hinged chute allowsthe material to be dumped out of the way of the slipform application and eliminates the need for acrew member to move the dirt manually. The excavated material does not fall back into the hole;thus, the pier hole is left clean forthe slipform application. A pierhole can be dug in a matter ofminutes. Diameter is optional.Consult the factory.

The attachment requires aQuick-Connect Mold Mountoption.

After the holes are dug, the5700-SUPER-B then slipformsthe foundation, filling the holeswith concrete as it passes overthem. The machine’s vibratorsconsolidate and strengthen theconcrete so that no voids are leftin the concrete inside the pierholes.

After the mold passes over ahole, a crew member inserts atube into the pier. A steel post isthen inserted into each tube, andthe wire rope is strung betweenthe posts.

A stop rod is available for theattachment for consistency ofhole depth.

The concrete foundation isflush with the ground and pre-vents grass from growing aroundthe posts. Grass-cutting crewscan run their mowing machinesover the edge of the concrete,reducing maintenance costs.

The busy pouring season is coming to an endin many areas. Preventive maintenance shouldbe taken seriously all year long to keep yourPower Curber running strong. However, thingssometimes get overlooked during the hecticpouring season. Here’s a list of things thatshould be inspected before calling it a season.

The starting point ofany good inspection is toClean the Machine. Allthat dust, dirt and driedconcrete could be hidinga problem. Of course,Kleen Kote and KleenKrete solvent productswill help prevent thebuild-up from occurringin the first place.

The torque hubsand gearboxes shouldhave their lubricant lev-els checked regularly.Clean the area around theplug to avoid getting dirtinside the casing. Checkthe level to make sure itis not too low or toohigh. Both signal thatrepairs are needed. Therecommended lubricantfor torque hubs and gear-boxes is 80W90.

Inspect the trimmerteeth and their pockets. These parts take abeating. While checking the teeth for wear, makesure that they still fit snuggly in their holders.The trimmer bearings and coupling chain shouldalso be examined. Don’t forget to check the fluidin the trimmer torque hub. This is one of themost overlooked parts of the machine.

Inspect your conveyor flighting. Badlyworn flighting will leave excess concrete in the

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Pennsylvania Curb Contractor PridesHimself on Maintenance, Good Product

End-of-Season Machine InspectionBy Rick HarbaughPower Curbers Parts Department

Machine OperatorPaul Harris has run 3different brands ofcurb machines. Thereis little finishingbehind the PowerCurber, he says, so youcan run a small crew

Machine clean-up is always important and cansave you time and money. This auger flighting ison a well-cared-for machine that has more than4,000 hours on it. The machine is owned byPantano Concrete of York, PA

Pier holes up to 34 inches deep (86cm) can be dug in minutes

The crew recently poured 150 islands of 18-inch (45.7cm) stand-up curb with radii as tight as 4 feet (1.2m) at thisshopping center in York, PA

Material in hinged chute is displaced and does not fall back into thepier hole

Dennis Pantano is a third-generation curb man in York, PA,whose family business has been using Power Curber machines for16 years.

His grandfather, Tony Pantano, started the business and handedit off to his father, Tony Jr., now retired.

The Pantano family was doing concrete work by hand beforeseeing a Power Curber at the World of Concrete trade show. “Itseemed to be the most sensible looking machine,” says Dennis. “Istarted off running the machine and almost gave up. There was alearning curve, but we stuck with it.

“Now there is no job that we haven’t used the machine on. Wetry to pour it so that the next day we don’t mind coming back andlooking at it. We do the best we can every day.”

The company was organized in the 1950s for residential work,foundations and basements. Curb work evolved from that. “Myknees got tired of basements,” says Dennis.

Dennis says that in 16 years of using Power Curber equipment,he has lost only 30 yards of concrete. That was when a belt brokeon an earlier model machine. “I attribute that to maintenance andthe machine,” he says.

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