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Massive Forklift Assists
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with Housing Project for Fish
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Paperclips inspire tom weeks to Build 150-ton Forklift
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weeks Marine of Cranford, N.J., had a problem. It had
SeRVICe/PaRTS a contract with the Metropolitan Transportation authority
meet tHe Foley, inC. ServiCe (MTa) New york City Transit to take some 1,662 retired
work cars and “B Division” subway cars and drop them
DePartment managerS anD into the ocean, where they would serve as luxury homes
Foremen p3 for sea grass, blue mussels, sponges, black sea bass and
tautog.
The contract was going well, except for one thing: the
company didn’t have a piece of equipment big enough to
lift the subway cars off of its barge. workers had to use
a backhoe loader to push the 20-ton (18.1 t) cars into the
ocean. The cars on the top of the pile would fall 10 ft. (3 m),
landing on the deck before being pushed off.
This caused a lot of damage to the barge. “It was still
a worthwhile project to us,” explained Jason Marchioni,
manager of weeks Marine’s heavy lift Division, “but it was
CONSTRUCTION MaChINeRy SaleS very expensive to repair the barge.”
Sagona lanDSCaPing: weeks marine converted a Cat® 5110 excavator into a giant forklift with 12-ft. blades.
exCeeDing CuStomer Paperclips Save the Day
The company had purchased a Cat® 5110 hydraulic think it will work?’ and I said, ‘No, I think you’re crazy,’ but he now serving as an important component in the artificial reef
exPeCtationS p7 excavator from Foley, Inc. several years before and sent it to our engineer, Bernie Mellies, and we built it and it’s job. “Now we can get the cars into the water without doing
had found it to be a versatile machine. One day, as Tom working great,” Marchioni explained. damage to the barge,” said Marchioni.
SeRVICe/PaRTS
weeks, senior vice president of weeks Marine’s heavy lift The forklift weighs approximately 150 tons (136.1 t) and This is not the first time the Cat 5110 has solved a
looKing For wayS to aDD to Division, was sitting at his desk, he picked up a scale model has 12-ft. blades. Its lifting capacity is 22.5 tons (20.4 t). “we problem for weeks Marine. Several years ago, it was
your Bottom line? p8 of the excavator and began to attach paperclips to it. tested [the forklift] at 110 percent capacity at the maximum used in a job placing 10-in. (25.4 cm) minus stone in water
Marchioni walked into weeks’ office. “I walked in and radius and we load tested the weight at the end of the fork up to 60 ft. (18.3 m) deep with plus or minus 1-in. (2.5 cm)
ON-hIghway Tom was sitting there with the scale model of the excavator to make sure that the weight wouldn’t break or bend the
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olD SCHool/new SCHool/one and some paperclips, making a forklift and he said, ‘Do you forks,” Marchioni said. The forklift passed all its tests and is
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Paving Products Rodeo Held at Foley, Inc.
Foley, Inc. held a paving products rodeo on June 12. The
event took place at the Operating engineers local 825 facility Foley, inc. machinery operator, Joe imbimbo,
located at 338 Deans Rhode hall Road in South Brunswick, demonstrating a machine at the rodeo.
FOley ReNTS N.J.
CHeCK out tHe Full line oF Paving specialists showcased Caterpillar¹s newest
models such as the aP-1055D asphalt paver, CB564D asphalt
rental eQuiPment availaBle compactor, aP655D asphalt paver and CB534D Xw asphalt
tHrougH Foley rentS p11 compactor.
Terry humphreys, training manager of Caterpillar® Paving,
Foley, Incorporated led the presentation.
Piscataway • (732) 885-5555 humphreys explained that the aP-1055D asphalt paver
Piscataway • Shop Phone (732) 885-3166 could be used everywhere from parking lots to airport
projects to interstates. The aP-1055D also has a 30 percent
Foley Power SyStemS increase in power over the B-Series. equipped with the
Piscataway • (732) 885-3040 aS2301 screed, the aP-1055D adapts to variable width paving
while having the rigidity to pave highway projects with tough
Foley on-HigHway engine DiviSion smoothness specifications.
Piscataway • (800) Cat-3406
The CB564D is the newest addition to the Cat® high
Foley exPreSS HyDrauliCS Production asphalt Compactor line. Paving specialists
Piscataway • (732) 885-3095 demonstrated how the asphalt compactor could be used at
high frequency when working behind a paver laying a thin
Foley rentS mat and operating at a high-working speed.
Piscataway • monroe twp. • (888) 417-6464 humphreys then discussed how the aP655D was big
enough with 174 horsepower to do highway work and
compact enough to easily transport. he added that the
aP655D is a world-class paver with sound suppression that
meets noise level requirements anywhere in the world.
Produced by: The Cg534D Xw asphalt compactor was the last model
featured at Foley, Inc.’s paving product rodeo. humphreys
said that this compactor has three vibratory system
choices, which allows you to match applications and crew
preference.
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In addition, the CB534D Xw gives contractors consistent
impact spacing and opportunity to stay in the same
temperature zone behind the paver, humphreys added.
Foley, Inc. called on walt Suk, paving specialist of Foley,
Inc.; Matt Campisi, Cat paving technician and Joe Imbimbo,
machinery demonstrator of Foley, Inc., to run the machines at
the paving products rodeo.
also, Foley, Inc. treated attendees to dinner before the
demonstration.
Customers were then able to climb on and look at Foley,
Inc.’s equipment.
Throughout the paving products rodeo, specialists were
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on hand to answer questions.
For more information, visit www.foleyinc.com.
Piscataway, NJ 08854
855 Centennial ave.
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2 ConStruCtion maCHinery
Welcome to this edition of IRS Offers Bonus Depreciation
the Foley newspaper in 2008
economic Stimulus act Provides tax Benefits
at Foley,
Incorporated,
bonus and how to take advantage of our certified
rebuild program to give your machines a second life.
for equipment Purchases
we are you will read about companies that have benefited Ronald Reagan once stated, “The nine most terrifying with a Modified accelerated Cost Recovery System
committed from our products and services in everything from words in the english language are, ‘I’m from the government (MaCRS) recovery period of 20 years or less. as with the
to customer construction equipment, to electrical power generation, and I’m here to help.’” depreciation bonus enacted in 2002, only new equipment
satisfaction, to on highway engines, to short and long term rentals however, this time it’s true; and the message is good is eligible.
striving to not and more. Plus, you will meet the men and women in news rather than something to fear. On Feb. 13, 2008, This means that for both the regular tax and the
only meet our our service management team as well as our rental President Bush signed the economic Stimulus act (eSa) alternative minimum tax, the first-year depreciation
customers’ sales team that lead our efforts in supporting your of 2008 into law. among the stimulus act components were deduction otherwise allowed on certain qualified tangible
expectations needs and meeting the challenges of your jobsite. significant incentives to encourage equipment purchasing personal property acquired and placed in service during
but to exceed For over five decades, Foley, Incorporated has been through the end of the year. 2008 is increased by 50 percent of the cost of such
as a result, companies that buy equipment in 2008 will property.
them. Our supporting Caterpillar® quality products with parts and
be able to depreciate an additional 50 percent of the cost The eSa also significantly increases Section 179 small
business service second to none. Customer satisfaction is our #1
of new assets placed in service this year. The offer applies business expensing levels for 2008. Under existing law,
philosophy goal, and we are committed to making sure you get the the Section 179 small business expensing limit for this
is simple … our customers are our greatest asset, most out of every product you own. we look forward to
deserving the best possible service we can provide. continuing to help you build and power a better place
Companies that buy year would have been $128,000 with a $510,000 phase-out
threshold. For 2008, the eSa temporarily increases the
To meet this goal, we continually strive to provide you to live. equipment in 2008 will expensing limit to $250,000 and the phase-out threshold to
with quality products, courtesy and convenience, quick be able to depreciate an $800,000. Thus, in 2008, a small business can expense up to
response time, unsurpassed value and solutions to your Sincerely, $250,000 as long as its qualified equipment purchases do
problems.
additional 50% of the cost of not exceed $800,000. For each dollar that total equipment
In this issue of our newspaper, you will see a new assets placed in service purchases exceed $800,000, the amount that can be
expensed decreases by one dollar. equipment buyers can,
range of articles that will provide you with valuable this year. however, still claim the full depreciation bonus.
information that can help you maximize your edward James Foley, IV
as with any tax program, it’s always best to consult
productivity and profitability. Included are maintenance President
to purchases of tangible personal property, including your tax advisor for help in making the best decision for
tips, how to benefit from the 2008 tax depreciation construction, mining, forestry, and agricultural equipment, your particular situation and to confirm eligibility.
Foley Introduces the Cat
®
345D L - a High Performer
new Caterpillar® 345D l Hydraulic excavator Delivers
more Power, excellent Fuel economy and longer life.
unit of fuel burned. In less intensive applications, cast idler and Positive Pin Retention 2 track are asset tracking and maintenance management,
alternative power options can reduce fuel available as attachments. a standard 9.0-metric comes standard on the 345D l.
consumption by as much as 10 percent while ton counterweight enhances machine stability
delivering productivity levels comparable to the and lifting performance. work tools and attachments expand versatility
C-Series model. an extensive selection of work tools makes the
The 345D l hydraulic excavator is a direct make the Cat® 345D l a valuable tool for high- Convenient service new excavator a versatile performer in a variety
replacement for the 345C l. The new model production excavating, loading and underground Stable, durable and transportable The 345D l retains its predecessor’s of applications. an optional Tool Control System
builds on the strengths of its predecessor, utilities work. The 345D l has three undercarriage serviceable design with easy-access service lets the operator pre-set flows and pressures
while incorporating new designs that enhance arrangements to match varying application points and extended maintenance intervals. for as many as 10 work tools using the in-cab
performance and durability. more power for tougher jobs and transportation requirements: fixed gauge, a new 24-volt power port in the battery monitor. Then the operator can select the tool
engine horsepower has been increased by The 345D l is equipped with a 380-horsepower variable gauge and wide variable gauge. each compartment accommodates service lights at the touch of a button, without resetting the
10 percent, yet the 345D l uses about the same (283-kw) Cat C13 engine with aCeRT® option provides excellent stability and long life. and other electrical equipment. a new hydraulic system. For more information about
amount of fuel in tough digging, high duty cycle Technology. The engine delivers 10 percent Track links have been redesigned to extend electric priming pump is located in the battery the 345D l, contact Foley, Inc. at 732-885-3130.
applications. To conserve fuel during light-duty more power than the previous model, meets service life, and a new carrier roller design compartment, along with the secondary fuel filter
work, the hydraulic and engine control system ePa Tier 3 emissions regulations and offers improves reliability. For extreme underfoot that was moved to that area to improve access.
has been redesigned to include a new power outstanding performance, reliability and life. conditions or jobs requiring significant travel, a Product link, a Cat system that streamlines Courtesy of Construction equipment guide
management feature. The operator now has the hydraulic flow has been increased by 2
flexibility to select from alternative engine and percent. The main implement pump has been
hydraulic power settings without sacrificing redesigned, and an electric regeneration circuit
breakout force or lift capacity. The alternative has been added to boost hydraulic efficiency
power options are accessible through the new and reliability.
D-Series monitor in the cab. with its higher horsepower engine and
The new excavator also has undercarriage more efficient hydraulic system, the new
improvements, a heavier counterweight for excavator outperforms its predecessor, but it
greater stability and lifting performance, a does not sacrifice fuel efficiency. In production
standard heated seat and other new features to applications, the 345D l moves more material per
ForKLIFt from page 1
accuracy in the east River, N.y. The excavator’s hope the reefs will attract tourists. narrow and it requires skill and precision to lift
heavy lift capacity and reliable performance By the time the program ended in November the 60-ft. long, 9-ft. 9-in. high, 8-ft. 4-in. wide
made it a very important piece of equipment. 2003, weeks Marine had transported 1,269 (18.3 by 3 by 2.5 m) cars. Four men guide them
“we keep modifying it and using it for different retired “redbird” subway cars to reef sites in up by manipulating cables attached to the cars.
things and it does a good job,” Marchioni said. New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, South Carolina a two-man crew lands them on the barge deck.
But versatility isn’t the only reason weeks and georgia. This project saved the MTa some The barge then is taken back to weeks
Marine bought the machine. It was also because $22 million that it would have cost to remove Marine’s greenville yard and the cars are
of the good service the company receives from asbestos from the cars and dispose of them secured to the deck along with a Cat 5110
Foley, Inc. and the reliability of the machine. through more conventional measures. The excavator. weeks Marine’s crane, the weeks
“we can’t afford a breakdown in our business, program was so successful that the NyC Transit 533 is so powerful it can lift the Cat 5110 onto the
because we’re in the ocean. It costs us $20,000 is now extending it to dispose of retired work barge in one piece. Once everything is attached,
to tow down from Jersey City, so we follow cars and “B Division” subway cars. the 297 barge travels to the ocean, where it will
Foley preventive maintenance schedule and we deposit the cars in their final resting place.
haven’t had a problem so far,” Marchioni said. a trying task lifting the 20-ton cars off of the barge is not
NyC Transit cleans the cars according to easy either. a three-man crew boards the 297 via
Housing for Fish the standards established by the U.S. ePa. It a launch boat. Then, two men loosen the cables
The U.S. residential market may not be at its removes plastic, degradable materials, tanks, around the cars so that they can be lifted.
strongest, but there is one group of organisms greases, wheel assemblies, undercarriages and Finally, Don Benesch, heavy lift rigging
that is experiencing a housing boom. Black sea anything else that could harm a marine habitat. foreman of weeks Marine’s heavy lift Division,
bass off the eastern coast of the United States after that, weeks Marine must pick the cars up, uses the Cat 5110 forklift to pick up the cars and
weeks marine’s 533 crane is large enough
are enamored with their new homes in the which is no easy task. put them into the ocean, where they begin their
to lift the company’s equipment completely
sunken subway cars. First, NyC Transit’s facility is located on the new life as an aquatic home.
assembled.
The artificial reef program was started seven harlem River. To move the cars out of the facility,
years ago by the MTa New york City Transit, John Devlin, project foreman of weeks Marine’s about weeks marine
tom weeks attached paperclips to a scale when the agency had “redbird” subway cars it heavy lift Division, must check the tides of the Founded in 1919, weeks Marine Inc.,
model of his Cat® 5110 excavator, turning it needed to dispose of. It knew an artificial reef river, and schedule openings at the Spuyten headquartered in Cranford, N.J., is a marine
into a forklift. could attract fishermen, divers and tourists. Duyvil and Broadway bridges. Devlin also construction and dredging organization with six
The solution was to clean up the rail cars and organizes crews, coordinates with the towing divisions located throughout the United States.
place them into the ocean.So far, the program department and works around a restricted It started as a stevedoring contractor, but has
has been extremely successful at attracting tide schedule. Once Devlin has coordinated expanded to provide many services including
marine life. “The barnacles like to attach the pick-up, weeks Marine uses its weeks 297 dredging, marine-related construction, bulk
themselves to the handrails,” said Marchioni. barge to get the cars. The 75-ft. (22.9 m) wide stevedoring, marine transportation, heavy lift
“I think the fish like it because the cars are barge has to squeeze through narrow openings and salvage and floating equipment rentals. The
like a cavern.” Subway cars that have been until it arrives at the pick-up place. company owns its own floating cranes, barges
deposited off the coast of Delaware are now a crane accompanies the barge and carefully and tugboats and is one of the largest marine
overgrown with lush sea vegetation, covered lifts the cars using NyC Transit’s spreader contractors in the United States. Subway cars and work cars being loaded
with barnacles and teeming with fish. beam and a two-sling basket lifting method. For more information, call 908/272-4010 or onto the barge and will ultimately be
The artificial reef is a great place for fishermen The opening between the waterline fence and visit www.weeksmarine.com. dumped into the ocean where they will form
and divers to — well, fish and dive. Many states the office trailers and warehouse buildings is an artificial reef.
www.foleyinc.com
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ServiCe/PartS 3
Meet Foley, Inc.’s Service Department
Managers and Foremen
Jon Souliere
Position: general Service Manager
years employed at Foley: 7 years
where do you live: lehigh Valley,
Pa
what do you enjoy about your job?
Meeting the ever-changing needs
of our employees, customers and
Construction
suppliers.
Pete Foerst Craig thornton Kevin Crawford Paul Kirchberger
Position: Shop Manager Position: Field Service Manager Position: Corporate Preventive Position: Unit Repair Foreman
years employed at Foley: 32 years years employed at Foley: 13 years Maintenance Manager years employed at Foley: 33 years
where do you live: Manahawkin, where do you live: Metuchen, NJ years employed at Foley: 11 years years employed at your position: 10
NJ interests and or personal facts: where do you live: Milford, NJ years
interests and or personal facts: Family, friends, slot car racing, all interests and or personal facts: I am where do you live: Kenilworth, NJ
Fishing, fresh and salt water fish. sports. a big family guy. I enjoy watching interests and or personal facts:
hunting. what do you enjoy about your job? my kids grow up, play sports, and Sports – snow skiing, boating, hiking,
what do you enjoy about your job? working together with the field get involved in their school/church golf. My favorite team is the Ny Jets.
everything, the people, customers technicians and customers. and community. what do you enjoy about your job?
and the work. what do you enjoy about your job? I like talking to customers The great relationship I have with co-workers and how well we
and learning about their unique businesses, challenges and all work to service the customers. It’s really a fun environment.
successes.
Peter Policastro tyrone mosley larry olejar roland medina
Position: Main Shop Foreman Position: New/Used/CCe Foreman Position: hydraulic Foreman Position: Quote writer Foreman
years employed at Foley: 22 years years employed at Foley: 36 years years employed at Foley: 6 years years employed at Foley: 30 years
where do you live: east Brunswick, where do you live: Piscataway, NJ where do you live: whitehouse where do you live: South Plainfield,
NJ interests and or personal facts: Station, NJ NJ
interests and or personal facts: I Cutting grass with my grandson, interests and or personal facts: interests and or personal facts:
enjoy spending time with my 2 taking long motorcycle rides, and hobbies that I enjoy with my family working out/staying in shape so
children, george and gina. Usually working on older harley’s. would include trap shooting with I can keep up with my 8-year-old
spend my weekends traveling what do you enjoy about your my son and assisting my daughter daughter, hailey, and my 3-year-old
around the state of NJ to various job? I enjoy the people I work and wife in showing our western son, aiden.
soccer games and tournaments as my daughter is the starting with throughout the Foley organization. It makes everyday pleasure horse. we also enjoy the Jersey shore. as time allows, what do you enjoy about your job? The variety of different
goal keeper for FC Copa’s soccer club. In my spare time I enjoy interesting and enjoyable. I like watching a professional baseball, football or golf game. tasks that come across my desk, I don’t get a chance to get
playing golf with my son and friends. what do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy watching my bored.
what do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy the challenge of employees learn and grow in their positions as well as satisfying
it. The Main Shop is a very busy fast-paced division. Meeting our customers.
deadlines and reducing customer downtime is a top priority.
Bob lynch Patti Stafford william ackerson
Position: Field Service Foreman Position: Preventive Maintenance Position: Technical Communicator
years employed at Foley: 42 years Coordinator years employed at Foley: 30 years
where do you live: North years employed at Foley: 4 years where do you live: laurence
Brunswick, NJ where do you live: Piscataway, NJ harbor, NJ
interests and or personal facts: interests and or personal facts: I interests and or personal facts:
Family is most important. They are love to shop, go to the beach and I grandchildren, JeTS season tickets,
what keep you going. Sky diving, absolutely adore my 3 grandsons. hot air ballooning, hot rods, old cars
bungee jumping and any type of what do you enjoy about your job? and motorcycles
speed sports. Stamp and coin I enjoy talking with our customers, what do you enjoy about your job?
collecting. understanding their needs and doing something about it. Interacting with different people
Rents
Jason lee Dewey Cardoso Paul H. Sullivan richard Brindley
Position: Branch Manager, Position: Branch Manager, Monroe Position: Service Manager Position: Field Service Dispatcher
Piscataway Twp. years employed at Foley: 2 years years employed at Foley: 11 years
years employed at Foley: 3 years years employed at Foley: 13 years where do you live: Bridgewater, NJ where do you live: edison, NJ
where do you live: long Valley, NJ interests and or personal facts: what do you enjoy about your job? I
interests and or personal facts: where do you live: Jackson, NJ Married, 2 children ages 24 and 19. I enjoy sharing my knowledge on the
I enjoy ice hockey. My wife and interests and or personal facts: I enjoy golf and bowling. operation, maintenance and repair
I own two horses which my wife enjoy fishing and trips to NaSCaR what do you enjoy about your job? It of the rental equipment. I also
shows at show jumping events racetracks. is a different challenge every day. enjoy helping customers meet their
throughout the year. what do you enjoy about your job? equipment expectations.
what do you enjoy about your job? The fast-paced The daily interaction with our customers and addressing their
environment and the wide variety of customers that I interact creative requests.
with on a daily basis.
Power Systems
Joe Dugan Bob gallery Scott levy Bob Dahmer
Position: Service Manager Position: Field Service Position: Inside Operations Manager Position: Technical Communicator
years employed at Foley: 17 years Operations Manager & Technical years employed at Foley: 12 years years employed at Foley: 9 months
where do you live: Ship Bottom, NJ Communicator where do you live: Monroe where do you live: Oxford, NJ
interests and or personal facts: years employed at Foley: 10 years Township, NJ interests and or personal facts:
Married with twin boys 7 years of where do you live: Fords, NJ interests and or personal facts: Fathering twin toddlers, vacationing
age (Parker and Braden), enjoy interests and or personal facts: Family, outdoors, motor sports. at the shore, warm weather activities
long Beach Island boating and Married, wife Jill, daughter what do you enjoy about your job? and playing piano
cruising in my 1962 Pontiac Tempest Shannen (9). enjoy playing golf, Customer satisfaction. what do you enjoy about your job?
convertible. softball, volleyball, working Providing technical support for various customers over a
what do you enjoy about your job? helping customers and the around the yard and spending time with family and friends. wide range of products and technology. learning about new
day-to-day challenges. what do you enjoy about your job? helping the technicians technologies and applying them in new and creative ways.
and customers solve their problems and get their engines
back online. The fact that each day has different challenges.
Brett mireau irene leighton
Position: Dispatcher Position: Preventive Maintenance
years employed at Foley: 4 years Coordinator
where do you live: edison, NJ years employed at Foley: 4 years
what do you enjoy about your where do you live: Spotswood, NJ
job? I enjoy the demanding interests and or personal facts: 2
challenges that the business children, avid book reader.
brings forth on a daily basis and what do you enjoy about your job?
working with our customers to Customer interaction.
ensure performance and satisfaction.
On-Highway
Paul Kizmann Jason Frommer lennie Smith Jim Brown
Position: Service Manager Position: Shop Manager Position: Field Service Foreman Position: Technical Communicator
years employed at Foley: 3 years years employed at Foley: 3 years years employed at Foley: 4 years years employed at Foley: 8 years
where do you live: South Toms where do you live: Union County, NJ where do you live: Trenton, NJ where do you live: Carteret, NJ
River, NJ what do you enjoy about your job? I interests and or personal facts: interests and or personal facts:
interests and or personal facts: get personal satisfaction from solving Motorcycles and street rods. I have avid giants fan and season ticket
enjoy fresh and salt water fishing difficult customer problems and a 1937 Ford street rod that I love and holder, also big Ny Mets fan, love
and recently purchased a second- advising alternative solutions. I have a passion for motorcycles. I the shore, married and 2 daughters
hand Regal 21’ cuddy cabin and is have a ZX14 Kawasaki and honda (Keri 18 yrs. and Nicole 16 yrs.).
moored in Forked River. goldwing. what do you enjoy about your
what do you enjoy about your job? I think the most enjoyable what do you enjoy about your job? The challenges that it job? Meeting customers and being on the cutting edge of new
part of my job is getting people to take another look at brings every day. technology. also, I like working with the techs and solving
themselves, at their jobs and where they are in the Foley problems.
landscape and why.
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4 ConStruCtion maCHinery/Power SyStemS
South Shore Paving and Foley,
Inc. – A Valued Relationship
Thanks to the services of Foley, Inc. in or buy it, and be out on the job in no time.”
Piscataway, N.J., Dennis Sagaria, owner of when friends ask Sagaria whom he
South Shore Paving, has seemingly paved his recommends, he directs them to a Foley
own road to success. representative who is just a phone call away.
Sagaria started South Shore Paving in 2002, “I have all their cell numbers in my phone
quickly making a name for himself in the paving and I know them by name. I can call up gerry
industry. Korner, my parts guy, and Tom alfano and they’ll
Can you afford a
“The main reason I’ve stayed with Foley for take care of me,” he said. “I recommend them
POWER FAILURE??
so long is because I came to them as a young to a lot of my colleagues mostly because of their
man, I was 25, and they took me seriously,” he people, but especially because of the service
said. “They’ve proven themselves in every way they provide.”
since, so I haven’t looked back.” Committed to that service, Korner looks
During his first year of operation, Sagaria forward to calls from the South Shore Paving
purchased his first new machine from Foley, team and assisting them with any obstacles that
If Not, Call:
a 252 skid steer. Six years later, he continues may arise.
(732) 885-3040
to rely on Foley, for nearly 100 percent of “I value the customer relationship we have
his machinery needs. he owns 11 pieces of with South Shore Paving and Dennis,” Korner
CaT® equipment and has rented from 20 to 30 said. “we take pride in helping them eliminate
machines, including quality paving equipment, potential stumbling blocks.”
skid steers, excavators, rollers and specialty according to Sagaria, Foley representatives
equipment attachments. provide South Shore Paving with the highest • Emergency Generators Available from 10 kw - 2500 kw
Sagaria heard about Foley during his early level of customer service. he said, in every • Complete Turnkey Installation
years in the construction industry. he said, “I situation, Foley representatives are available to - Site assessment For additional information
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Reliable equipment is a must for South throughout the years and takes pride in being a
Shore Paving and its eight employees, who are l-r: Dennis Sagaria and tom alfano part of its success.
Sagaria’s friends and family. “This works so well because we have taKe aDvantage oF tHe 2008 eConomiC StimuluS PaCKage:
“I’m surrounded by all good people and that’s
what I base my business on,” he said. “we
Sagaria said his biggest challenge is time, which
is another reason he sticks with Foley.
developed a friendly relationship,” alfano said.
“Foley is the type of company that provides DEPRECIATE AN ADDITIONAL
work together to do the job.” “Their sales and service people are solutions for customers’ needs, and we feel 50% OF THE PURCHASE COST!*
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including work for engineering firms, footing still with that company,” he noted. “I can call up business.”
inspections, parking lots and private roads in their parts person, and he’s always there to help. South Shore Paving and Foley, Inc. have
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Slavco Construction - Foley, Inc. – A Good Fit
Slavco Construction, Inc. is a no-nonsense rental and sales force response was very said. “The quality is very good and they are said. “Most importantly, they have proven
contractor that gets in, does its work and gets good, actually, it was excellent,” Solakov said. always improving with modern technology, themselves to us. we need to meet
out. It relies on the services of Foley, Inc. to “No matter what time of day, I could make a utilizing computers and other devices. They customer deadlines, and they make sure
stay on target. call and get a response. It all started with their let us know when we have to do any kind of they meet our deadlines. They get us the
“Sometimes we work extended hours and service and they followed up even after the maintenance on the equipment, plus they are products we need. On top of that, they
weekends to meet deadlines,” said Michael sale.” overall good machines ... strong, crafted of give us technical support in the field;
Solakov, Slavco general manager. “If I make The past 17 years, Slavco has specialized quality material and reliable.” they tell us what types of machines we’ll
a call at eight o‘clock at night, I can expect a in environmental asbestos abatement and Pat Togno, equipment consultant for Foley, need for a job and whether it’s more cost-
Caterpillar® on site by nine the next morning. demolition of buildings in Connecticut, New Inc., said their equipment is also affordable. efficient to buy or rent. They’ve really got
Foley’s effort to help us eliminate machine Jersey, New york and Pennsylvania. Since “we have a full line of Caterpillar it together.”
downtime is very important because it means partnering with Foley, Inc. in 2007, Slavco has construction products; we provide great parts Solakov recommends Foley, Inc. to
profit for our company.” purchased several machines including a CaT and service and the best value in the industry,” anyone because of its excellent customer
Solakov has worked at Slavco, Clifton, 324D excavator with a multi-processor grapple he said. “we offer the products they need at a service and industry knowledge.
N.J., the past five years. when he began, and bucket, a Caterpillar h140D hydraulic fair price with great support.” “I see Slavco as a growing, reliable,
they worked with Bobcats. as the company hammer and two 272C skid steers. They Solakov likes that while Foley, Inc. is a good working company who is very
continued to grow and take on larger projects, hope to acquire more, but until then they rent professional company, they also have enjoyed community oriented,” Togno said. “They
it needed larger machines. Slavco sought the machines including the 325 excavator, an 853 a friendly relationship. are the type of people we like to do
services of Foley, Inc., based in Piscataway, N.J. front loader and a roller. “we can get together and be formal when business with. It’s a good fit, Foley and l-r: Foley rents rep, Pete reis, mike Solakov of
“They carried the Caterpillar line and their “you can’t beat their products,” Solakov we need to be, but also very friendly,” Solakov Slavco.” Slavco and Pat togno, Foley general line sales rep
Healthcare Electrical Power Safety
and Reliability Conference
The way in which healthcare is powered emergency power systems for over 1,200 leader with responsibility for Power Quality an emergency generator, the UPS healthcare
is being transformed. Today, technology healthcare facilities. he is a member of the and Reliability, and a Professional engineer, at facility increases its level of assurance for
touches the practice of medicine everywhere. NFPa’s Technical Committees responsible for PSe&g in Newark, NJ. Mr. Olsen presented having 24/7 availability of critical equipment.
From the simplest recordkeeping to the most NFPa 110, emergency and Standby Power power reliability from the utility’s perspective.
sophisticated diagnostic imaging, technology is Systems and the electrical Section of NFPa he stressed the critical importance of power John white of eaton speaks on energy,
modernizing how, when and where healthcare 99, health Care Facilities. Dan also serves quality to any hospital, and discussed how all efficiency and Sustainability
is delivered to patients. Most importantly, as a primary emergency power consultant to hospital electrical devices are very diverse John white, a leeD® certified engineer
high- quality electrical power is at the heart of the U.S. army Medical Department and the in their power requirements. During his with eaton electric, presented several ideas
this transformation. Department of Defense. informative presentation, Dave offered several on improving energy efficiency in a hospital.
however, transforming healthcare with Mr. Chisholm, who has consulted over useful ideas on how to control incoming utility Some examples were use of modern energy
technology requires rethinking the facility’s 1,200 hospitals on electrical power systems, power quality, as well as how to prevent efficient Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
entire power system. Many healthcare spoke on best practices for emergency power equipment downtime and failures that result for power quality, as well as variable frequency
facilities have an aging infrastructure that generator operation, testing and maintenance. from poor power quality. drives for motors.
needs to be upgraded and modernized to meet he also spoke on compliance updates that
the demands of today’s advanced technologies. may be adopted in the 2009 edition of NFPa 99 Chris Sawitsky of morris Johnson and In addition to individual presentations,
Facilities simply cannot afford interruptions in health Care Facilities and NFPa 110 emergency associates speaks on equipment and representatives from PSe&g, eaton, Foley
the power supply. From triage, to treatment, and Standby Power Systems. Importantly, technology applications Power Systems and weSCO sat for a round
to follow-up, modern healthcare requires a Mr. Chisholm highlighted the growing trend Chris Sawitsky, Senior associate engineer table question and answer session. Before
safe, seamless and reliable supply of power. for hospitals to expand the use of emergency at Morris Johnson and associates in and after the speakers, personnel from the
Foley Power Systems participated with
This is what healthcare providers, patients and power systems to back-up more electrical eatontown, provided a survey of hospital companies enjoyed breakfast and lunch
presentations and sat for a round table
their families expect all healthcare facilities to devices than merely those required by applications for Uninterruptible Power with all participants. The educational event
question and answer session.
provide, every minute of every day. code. he utilized his experience and lessons Supplies (UPS). These applications included ended with several raffles for items such as
with hopes of assisting and informing learned while working on the gulf Coast medical imaging equipment and information Caterpillar® apparel, yankees tickets and a period.” Dale Richmond, Senior associate
engineers in the healthcare industry, Foley during the aftermath of hurricane Katrina to technology/datacenter, as well as many portable gPS system. each attendee also went (healthcare) at Syska hennessy in Princeton,
Power Systems partnered with eaton, PSe&g highlight the need for healthcare facilities to others. he also took the time to highlight the home with a goodie bag filled with Caterpillar NJ, added that “speakers from the industry
and weSCO to present a healthcare electric consider broadening their on-site emergency pros and cons of two established UPS energy novelties, electric power calculators, baseball covered electrical power issues from proper
Power Conference at the Crowne Plaza systems to power equipment not mandated storage technologies: flywheel and battery. caps and more. generator installation to facility electrical
hotel in Secaucus, NJ, on Friday, May 16th. by codes such as temperature-control (hVaC) For example, flywheel UPS technology has attendees were pleased with the conference, savings programs. These types of conferences
with many regional acute- care hospitals in equipment. additionally, he demonstrated the become a standard in healthcare due to its and felt that the material presented was are valuable in bringing all resources together,
attendance, this forum consisted of several benefits of having contingency plans in place advantages in power quality and total cost informative and valuable. edo Volaric, Director from the design professionals, utility companies
educational presentations, given by highly- to enable quick response and connection for of ownership. This UPS provides very stable of engineering at Valley hospital in Ridgewood, and equipment manufacturers, side by side
qualified speakers. temporary emergency power to keep facilities power for sensitive electrical equipment NJ, stated “Both my colleagues and I were very with healthcare facilities to better address the
operational in the event of an extended loss of such as information systems and medical impressed with Dan Chisholm’s presentation today’s changing technologies and outdated
Dan Chisholm of motor generator institute utility power. imaging equipment. The flywheel UPS is the on emergency power systems. his vast infrastructures.”
speaks on nFPa and JCaHo Compliance most energy efficient UPS technology (97% knowledge of codes, as well as his experience,
as the president of MgI Systems, Inc., gregory olson of PSe&g speaks on utility efficiency); thus, it enables distinct advantages specifically with emergency situations such as For more information, or to be included in
Mr. Chisholm provides risk assessments, Perspectives in energy cost savings and potential leeD® hurricane Katrina, makes him a great asset future e-mails, please contact Scott yappen at
commissioning and evaluation services on greg Olsen is a Distribution Business Team design credits. Finally, when coupled with to us especially during the question-answer (732) 885-3040 or syappen@foleyinc.com.
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Power SyStemS ServiCe/PartS 5
Product Support Solutions for Electric Power
Generation, Marine and Industrial Engines
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advantage eSC for used engines Platinum eSC for new engines
• Covers all original factory equipment excluding consumables • Covers all original factory equipment excluding consumables
• Covers the cost of a rental unit on a standby generator if the unit is • Covers the cost of a rental unit on a standby generator if the unit
down for more than 48 hours is down for more than 48 hours
• Renewable coverage in 5 year terms • 5 to 10 year terms depending on application
available for: available for:
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• Marine engines under 8 years old • Marine propulsion and auxiliary for 5 years/ 6,000 hours
• Industrial engines in 12 to 36 month terms • All industrial engines
Industrial Engines Marine Power Industrial Power generation
Please contact Chris woods for more information:
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CuStomer SuPPort agreementS
no matter what your engine application, Foley Power Systems can Customer Support agreements for Preventive and Predictive maintenance
provide any or all of your maintenance and repair services needs • On-site total system preventive maintenance for generator sets and switch gear
• Highly trained and experienced technicians with the latest diagnostic tools and
with a Customer Support agreement. service equipment
a CSa helps you achieve the lowest cost for maintaining you • Fluids analysis program for coolant, oil and fuel to help maximize engine life and
equipment in optimal condition. the CSa is completely customizable; reliability
• Electronic record-keeping of all engine service history
our Certified Sales Professionals will tailor a program to meet you • Programs tailored to meet NFPA requirements
specific needs. • Multi-year predictive agreements to include replacement of wear items (belts, hoses,
batteries coolant)
• Comprehensive Fuel Analysis
• Fuel Tank Cleaning
• Resistive or Reactive Load Bank Testing
• NFPA 110 Compliance and Record Keeping
• Remote Monitoring
• Contingency Plans for Rental Power
total maintenance and repair CSa
• All preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency calls are covered for one fixed
fee
• Allows for accurate budgeting of generator maintenance and repair costs
load Bank testing Services
Resistive and Reactive load Bank Testing services to ensure reliability and performance of
your generator set. Periodic load Bank Testing is an important element of a comprehensive
generator set predictive maintenance program.
rental generators
available when needed to limit exposure while repairs and maintenance require your system
to be offline.
Power Systems Emissions Solutions
The State of New Jersey has imposed Foley has a dedicated team consisting of
mandatory emissions regulations on all diesel an emissions Specialist and an emissions
engines utilized for prime power generation. Solutions Project Manager available to perform
Regulations have also been imposed on the the following services:
following industrial equipment applications:
• Analyze the engine and application for DEP
• Tub Grinders compliance
• Air Compressors • Tailor an emissions solution to meet your
• Crushers company’s needs
• Screeners • Provide a turnkey installation of the SCR
• Recycling Plants system
• Supply ongoing product support
Foley, Incorporated offers a broad range
of emissions retrofit solutions regardless of For more information contact:
engine manufacturer. One such solution is the aaron Israel at 732-885-8034 or
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, aisrael@foleyinc.com
which will allow you to achieve compliance Visit us online: www.foleyinc.com/emissions
with NJ DeP regulations. This technology
offers the most durable and reliable process
to reduce emissions without degrading engine
performance.
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How Many Lives Does a Cat Machine Have? ®
now the machines are running great.” “The rebuilding was in conjunction with the of Foley, Inc. “It usually revolves around the approximately 350.
If domestic cats have nine lives, how many weldon has done rebuilds in the past and has typical winter shutdown of the quarry,” young main operation of the machine — engine, “we have to forward everything to Caterpillar®
lives does a Cat® machine have? concluded they are a cost-efficient way to get explained. “while Cat was rebuilding the loader, transmission final drives — things like that. when we’re done,” said Souliere. “Otherwise
more performance out old machines. “we’ve we were rebuilding the quarry’s crushers.” “except for the bucket and the tires, we touch they won’t warranty it. They’re standing behind
more than you might think. done Cat rebuilds before and I’m sure we’ll do Stavola’s mechanics understand how everything else in a complete rebuild,” said it and we’re standing behind it, so we have to
them again,” said whaley. machines work and were able to detect when Souliere. “even the hardware and brackets are do it right.”
Foley, Incorporated of Piscataway, N.J., “Cat machines are made for the purpose it was time for a rebuild. stripped off the machine.” Many Cat machines are eligible for the
used the winter to breathe new life into some of having multiple lives,” said Mike held, vice “There are a number of parameters in a piece Foley, Inc. also updates any out-of-date rebuild, including track-type tractors, track-
of its customers’ equipment. Cat certified power president of marketing of Foley, Inc. “so the of equipment that you observe through its life. components during the rebuild. type loaders, wheel loaders, wheel tractors, soil
train rebuilds completely restore the engines, customers take advantage of that. Instead of when excessive wear occurs, metal in the oil compactors, landfill compactors, motorgraders,
transmissions, torque converters, final drives paying for a new piece of equipment, they’re samples starts to rise, so we look at oil samples. ”Complete rebuilds also scrapers, off-highway trucks and off-highway
axles and radiators of machines. going to pay 30 to 35 percent of that cost to Fuel consumption and the operating hours of the tractors and these machines can be rebuilt
rebuild the powertrain.” equipment components are also important.” can be depreciated as if multiple times.
The rebuilt machine also comes with a young enjoys the service he receives from they were new machines, “you can rebuild a power train up to two
“it’s better than buying new. three-year or 5,000-hour warranty on all rebuilt Foley, Inc. times, do a complete rebuild, and then rebuild
allowing companies to save
you get a second life out components. “we deal directly with the account service the power train again,” said Kirchberger, “so
“That’s basically the same as a [new] machine representative — in this case alex albrecht. tax money.“ Cat machines have many lives.”
of the machine.” warranty,” said Jon Souliere, general service he coordinated the proposal for the repair and however, there are some machines Foley
Jon Souliere,
Rob whaley, manager of Foley, Inc. then the actual repair. alex is very good and he won’t rebuild.
general service manager of Foley, Inc.
purchasing manager of weldon Materials Stavola Construction Materials of Bound monitors the shop’s activities and the scheduling “In some cases, Foley, Inc. may elect not to
Brook, N.J., also finds certified rebuilds of the work.” Complete rebuilds also can be depreciated as do the rebuild, because of the condition of the
beneficial. Over the winter they rebuilt a Cat Foley also performs complete certified if they were new machines, allowing companies machine. If the cost exceeds 70 percent of the
“It’s better than buying new. you get a second 992C wheel loader. rebuilds, which strip machines down to their to save tax money, according to Souliere. machine’s value, then it just doesn’t make sense
life out of the machine,” said Rob whaley, “we like the 992Cs and Ds because they’re frames and completely rebuild or replace the when a powertrain rebuild is complete, Foley to rebuild it,” Souliere said.
purchasing manager of weldon Materials. very reliable,” said Rick young, chief operating engine, powertrain, cab, radiator, transmission, performs up to 200 tests, checking the hydraulic But for those machines that are eligible,
weldon recently rebuilt the powertrains in officer of Stavola Construction Materials. torque converters, gauges, wiring, controls and pressures, transmission, cycle times of the rebuilding can keep a great piece of equipment
two 773D haul trucks and one 988g front-end Stavola chose to rebuild during the winter, approximately 7,000 other parts. hydraulics, brake operation, engine rpm and alive.
loader with a Cat certified rebuild from Foley. because its loader is primarily used for quarry “Cat forwards us a list of what we need to all other functions of the machine. even more
“It took about 10 weeks,” whaley said, “and work. do,” explained Paul Kirchberger, shop foreman tests are required for a complete rebuild — Courtesy of Construction equipment guide
Before and After - one of two Weldon Materials’ rebuilt 773D haul trucks Before and After - Stavola Construction Materials’ rebuilt 992C wheel loader
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Sagona Landscaping:
Exceeding Customer Expectations
Thomas Sagona is proud of the variety ready to work. From the dump trucks to the mini when Sagona needed a new addition to their
of services offered by his business, Sagona excavators, Sagona and his 15 employees are fleet, they considered a Cat® 305 excavator.
landscaping, lTD., based out of Staten Island, always well prepared. Sagona explains, “My Sagona had heard good things from another
New york. he began as a small start-up father has been in the business for a long time. contractor who told him to try it out. They
company cutting grass and maintaining lawns he taught us all to put in 100% at each job and performed a demonstration pitting Cat against a
years ago, and 30 years later is now a large make sure our work is top notch. For every few other machines, and were impressed with
and well-respected landscaping business. job we work on we need to provide quality how this excavator compared to the rest. “we
Joining his father’s business seven years workmanship and exceed our customers’ felt the controls were smoother than any other
ago, Kevin Sagona is a welcomed addition to expectations.” another learning passed down excavator, and we felt there was a lot more
the growing business. Sagona landscaping from father to son is that if you respect your power in their tracks and in the bucket while
lTD. is busy with many diverse applications equipment and your work, then your customers digging. Tom alfano, Foley sales representative,
including landscaping, construction, paving, will in turn respect you. This has turned out to was also able to answer any questions we had.
block and machine work, sod, city planting be true as Sagona lTD. has consistently grown, all around it was a strong machine and it did
trees, demolition and more. currently serving the New york Metropolitan everything we needed it to do, so we purchased
The Sagonas take pride in their well-kept area with residential and commercial landscape the machine.”
fleet of machines that are all up to date and design and planning among other projects. Now the Cat excavator is being used
everyday but Sagona has a big job coming up
that will now require it working twice as hard.
The mini excavator will soon be digging a wall,
ripping out 300-400 different varieties of trees
and plants as well as digging holes. with an
ever- expanding and respected business,
Sagona is happy to have the Cat excavator
which has many features, including the tandem
loading capability, to make their job easier. “It is
a versatile machine that can keep up with all of
the services that Sagona provides.”
This new machine fits right into Sagona’s l-r: tom alfano, Foley heavy construction sales representative, thomas Sagona and Kevin
already distinguished fleet of equipment. Sagona
It’s Time to Get in the Dirt and MOVE IT!
Foley, inc. has the latest equipment to Keep you ahead of the Competition
new C-Series mini excavators get more work Done
Cat 302.5C the huge benefits of a compact radius design.
The Caterpillar® 302.5C Mini hydraulic
excavator features more power, greater digging Compact radius has enhanced
forces, a more comfortable operator station and productivity and stability
easier access for service than its predecessor, The compact radius mini hydraulic excavators
the 302.5. The new C-Series model features offer more productivity than the smaller models
10 percent more bucket digging force and while retaining the versatility of the swing boom
10 percent more stick digging force than the design. Balanced power and speed through
previous model. load-sensing hydraulics give optimum operator
This new mini excavator gets more work done control and digging performance. hydraulic
faster through an engine power increase of cycle times have been reduced versus previous
about 8 percent — to 18.6 horsepower (13.9 kw). models for increased productivity.
Stick digging forces have been improved by
Cat 303.5C Cr up to 5% and the bucket digging forces by up to
The Caterpillar 303.5C CR Mini hydraulic 22%. This gives Foley Rents customers greater
excavator is a compact radius hydraulic digging capabilities with the new range and
excavator. The previous compact radius range both the boom and stick cylinders incorporate
proved very successful and the new C-Series end damping to reduce shock loading and load This feature reduces engine revolutions when Superior operator comfort and ease of comfort features such as adjustable wrist rests.
range builds on this success. The C-Series spillage. the controls are not operated for a few seconds. operations Floor area and door width have both increased
gives Foley Rents customers higher levels of In addition, all mini compact radius machines This reduces fuel consumption and also The operator station on the C-Series is even over previous models, allowing the operator
productivity and an offering that competes are equipped with the auto idle function that is improves communications to workers outside larger than in the previous models and provides to easily enter and exit the machine and to
directly with our competitors while maintaining equipped on all larger Caterpillar excavators. the machine. a comfortable workstation with additional maintain the cleanliness of the station.
So you Can work at the next level - the Cat e-Series Backhoe loaders
The Caterpillar e-Series Backhoe loaders quick implement response and speed, as well as foot pedals and create more room in the cab.
— the 416e, 420e and 430e — deliver increased high forces at any engine speed. The new flow- New redesigned axles and a modified
performance, enhanced operator comfort, sharing hydraulic valves ensure proportional transmission increase top travel speeds by
superior controllability, expanded versatility hydraulic flow to all implements and improve 25 percent to 25 miles per hour. The all new
and new, functional styling when compared to multi-function performance. mainframe has a 4-inch longer wheelbase for
the D-Series models, which the new machines The new cab with its contoured fenders gives improved balance and machine stability. The
replace. the e-Series a distinct new look and superior 430e also features a larger torque converter for
The 420e and 430e are the top performers visibility. The low hood enhances sight lines to higher rim pull and better tractive effort, which
thumbs improved machine versatility and have been of the new line. Both machines are offered the loader and the hood tilts forward for easy can aid truck loading and stockpile work.
Caterpillar is pleased to announce an optimized for the e-Series Backhoe loaders. in integrated tool carrier configurations for access and improved serviceability. The new extendible stick has an external
industry exclusive with new factory-installed Backhoe loader operators will have the ability applications that benefit from parallel-lift The redesigned operator station maximizes slider design for best-in-class performance,
thumbs for e-Series Backhoe loaders. The to easily handle irregularly-shaped objects loader linkage and the versatility of quick operator comfort and productivity. Standard digging forces and versatility. The outer slider
new thumbs are available in both hydraulic that may be awkward to handle using only work tool changes. The 416e is designed and pilot-operated joystick controls are easy to use, protects the inner slider from damage and
and stifflink versions and are compatible with a bucket. The two-piece design allows for built to provide proven Cat durability, reliability and they reduce operator fatigue and increase debris. a new wear-pad design exclusive to
all bucket and coupler combinations on both the bolt-on tines to be changed for different and quality, but at a lower price than its 420e efficiency. auxiliary backhoe hydraulic CaT® increases life and simplifies service.
standard and extendible stick machines. bucket and coupler combinations so that counterpart. functions such as extendible stick or hammer a complete line of backhoe and loader work
Thumbs have been designed to provide thumb and bucket teeth mesh properly. The variable displacement piston pump and operation are controlled with convenient thumb tools are available giving your backhoe loader
closed-center, load-sensing hydraulics provide rollers. Roller switches eliminate the need for ultimate versatility.
reCeive $1,000 in addition to getting the industry’s
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8 ServiCe/PartS
Looking for Ways to Add to Your Bottom Line?
Preventative maintenance tips from Foley, incorporated
Fuel prices are wreaking havoc with the oil means vital engine parts aren’t protected, a year, although some applications require
bottom line in many businesses today. we which can result in unnecessary wear. To avoid more frequent changes. The air Filter Service
are all being challenged to find better ways to these problems, Caterpillar engine oil has been Indicator will help you determine the most
do things and conserve in every way possible. developed and tested in order to provide the accurate period. This easy-to-read indicator
Preventive maintenance has always been full performance and service life that has been shows progressive air restriction caused by dust
and will always be a means to contribute to a designed and built into Caterpillar engines. and soot build-up. By glancing at the indicator,
positive bottom line. Using Caterpillar oil is the safest way to ensure you can tell how much filter life is used and how
top engine performance. Foley can help you much remains.
Clean cool and lubricate engine parts with determine the right oil for your Cat engines, or Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
proper oil use you can refer to service publication SeBU6250. Manual (OMM) for your machine or engine for
engine oil performs three main functions: the recommended change interval.
cleaning, cooling, and lubricating engine engine wear and failure causes
parts. Problems in the lube system can cause
accelerated abrasive wear or catastrophic
• Engine oil cleans parts by carrying away failure of core engine components. The common
damaging metal particles and deposits. causes of engine wear and failure are:
• Engine oil cools parts by absorbing and
carrying away heat. • excessive soot in the oil
• Engine oil lubricates parts by forming a • poor quality/low performance engine oil
thin film to support and separate them. • extended oil change intervals
• poor maintenance practices
• fuel dilution
To ensure your engine oil correctly performs
these functions, Foley, Incorporated advises
it is important to change the oil regularly and Clean, cool, and lubricate engine parts with Change filters properly
properly and to select the right engine oil. proper oil use. Regular preventive maintenance Old filters contain contaminants, so it’s
is the most cost-effective way to keep your important to remove them carefully at change
Change oil regularly engine operating at peak performance. time. Proper removal ensures contaminants do
when fluids are pushed beyond recommended not reenter engine oil or fuel. you should also
change periods, contaminants develop, causing Preventive maintenance: keep new filters in their packaging until you
oil to break down. These contaminants embed are ready to install them. The packaging will
themselves in bearing surfaces and other moving • allows you to schedule downtime and help keep them free of contaminants. It is also
parts to cause wear. To avoid contamination, plan for maintenance and repair costs important not to prefill fuel filters.
Foley recommends that you change oil every • helps prevent major failures and failures
250 and/or 500 hours. (Check the maintenance of related parts Select the right filters
manual for specific information about your • saves you money because you can often Air filters — Inadequate filtration can reduce
machine.) That is just a guideline, however, repair before failure horsepower, rob performance and ultimately temperatures by taking away unwanted heat Select the right coolant
because actual oil life is determined by many • maximizes parts reusability damage your engine. Most Cat air filters feature generated by combustion and friction. Over 40% Cat extended life Coolant helps prevent
factors — including operating conditions. By • optimizes equipment life to keep your a radial seal design that prevents dirt, soot, of engine failures are caused or aggravated overheating, overcooling and other cooling
monitoring S·O·S results, Foley will help you machines on the job sand and other contaminants from entering by cooling system problems, so properly system problems and lasts twice as long as
determine if the recommended interval is right • increases machine resale value your engine. Plus, the quick change element maintaining your cooling system and selecting traditional coolant. It also eliminates the need
for your engine. Proper intervals will also help enables you to change your filter and get your the right coolant can significantly reduce the for supplemental coolant additives, resulting in
you optimize the lubricating and protecting machine back to work fast. Cat Ultra high chance of engine problems. as much as a 45% reduction in engine coolant
properties of oil and maximize component life. efficiency Filters are designed for environments maintenance costs.
Change oil too early, and you waste money Control contamination with proper filter use filled with fine dust, soot, or both, and can last maintain the cooling system properly
by throwing away useful life. Change oil too air, oil, and fuel filters are designed to control two to four times longer than standard filters in Overheating and overcooling can cause Cooling system wear and failure causes
late, and you risk incurring even greater costs contamination inside your engine. By changing these conditions. excessive wear and engine failure, so it is Problems in the cooling system can cause
through shortened component life. filters regularly and properly and by selecting the Oil filters — Quality oil filters work in important to recognize and react quickly to accelerated erosion or catastrophic damage
right filters, you can maintain engine cleanliness unison with fluids to provide the highest levels indicators of each. Signs that your engine may to the core engine components. The single
Change oil properly and reduce component wear. of filtration, cleanliness, performance and be overheating include S·O·S fluid analysis most common problem is poor coolant quality,
It’s also important to change oil properly. you protection. Cat oil filters are manufactured results that indicate highwear metals and which causes accelerated cavitation erosion of
can reduce the chance of contamination during Change filters regularly to meet the most demanding specifications, oxidation or high temperature gauge or label cylinder liners, corrosion and failure of waste
oil change by: air filters should be changed at least once providing increased performance and lower readings. pump seals.
costs. Signs that your engine may be at in the
• draining when oil is warm and agitated Fuel filters — Fuel filters prevent fuel system cab, S·O·S fluid analysis results that indicate Poor coolant quality is due to:
• draining dirty oil as completely as wear caused by dirt in fuel. Cat high efficiency high-wear metals and no oxidation, or low
possible Fuel Filters feature special media that trap temperature label readings. To avoid overheating • Not maintaining adequate levels of
• using a filtered transfer cart to add even very fine particles. They are essential to and overcooling, always use proper start-up coolant additives
new oil maximizing fuel injector and fuel pump life and procedures — never start operating until the • Using coolant that does not meet
prevent hard starting caused by premature engine has reached the correct temperature. Caterpillar’s minimum recommendations
injector wear. To avoid other cooling system problems, • Not keeping the cooling system
Select the right oil remember to clean debris from the radiator and topped off
high-quality engine oils provide maximum reduce the chance of cooling system fan, check the radiator cap seal to ensure the • Using coolant past its useful life
protection and life for today’s low-emission, problems rubber seal is in good condition, and inspect the
high performance engines. Using an inadequate The cooling system maintains correct engine water pump daily for dripping coolant or oil.
inspections
recognize repair indicators
indicator Possible Causes options indicator Possible Causes options
S·o·S Fluid analysis results S·O·S Fluid Analysis is the single best indicator Customer/Dealer Discussion increased oil consumption Worn or broken rings/liners S·O·S Fluid Analysis
of internal engine wear and potential failure. (excess blow-by) Worn turbocharger seals Component Inspection/Repair
S·o·S Coolant analysis results S·O·S Coolant Analysis ensures that coolant is Customer/Dealer Discussion Worn valve guides Repair Determination Inspection
protecting your engine from erosion and corrosion, Hours on engine Technical Analysis Inspection Customer/Dealer Discussion
as well as providing freezing and boil protection. unusual noises Malfunctioning fuel nozzles/injectors Technical Analysis Inspection
Site operations and Indicates estimated life to engine overhaul Customer/Dealer Discussion Malfunctioning turbocharger Repair Determination Inspection
maintenance advisor (Soma) and how you can extend that time by changing Worn piston pin bushings Component Inspection/Repair
operating and maintenance factors. Worn rod/main bearings Customer/Dealer Discussion
Too much valve lash Tune-up
engine service meter hours Service meter hours are a good indicator of S·O·S Fluid Analysis
when certain repairs are needed. Customer/Dealer Discussion lack of power Incorrect adjustment of governor linkage Technical Analysis Inspection
Malfunctioning fuel nozzles/injectors Customer/Dealer Discussion
excess black smoke at full load Dirty primary/secondary air cleaner Technical Analysis Inspection Slipping torque converter Tune-up
(hot, unburned fuel) Operating in too high a gear Customer/Dealer Discussion Improper set point
Overfueling Faulty turbocharger Dirty fuel filter
Overloading Dirty air cleaner
increased fuel consumption Malfunctioning fuel nozzles/injectors Technical Analysis Inspection Low quality fuel
Malfunctioning turbocharger Customer/Dealer Discussion overheating Malfunctioning temperature regulators Technical Analysis Inspection
Dirty air cleaner tune-up Incorrect adjustment or worn belts/pulleys Customer/Dealer Discussion
Improper set point Incorrect operator technique Cooling System Maintenance
Fuel leak Plugged radiator core (external and internal)
total fuel consumption The gallons of fuel consumed by an engine Customer/Dealer Discussion Low coolant level
can be an indicator of worn parts. Dirty air cleaner
Blue smoke Worn turbocharger seals S·O·S Fluid Analysis Hard starting Malfunctioning fuel nozzles/injectors Customer/Dealer Discussion
(oil consumption) Worn rings/liners Component Inspection/Repair (engine missing) Improper starting technique Tune-up
Worn valve guides Repair Determination Inspection Worn fuel injector pump
Hours on engine Customer/Dealer Discussion Slipping torque converter
Low cranking speed
white smoke Cracked head and/or liners Technical Analysis Inspection
Low quality fuel (low cetane rating or water in fuel) Customer/Dealer Discussion
(steam: water in Leaking head gasket
combustion chamber) oil level over full Coolant/fuel leak into crankcase S·O·S Fluid Analysis
Improper oil fill Customer/Dealer Discussion
white smoke Incorrect starting procedure Customer Dealer Discussion
(on start-up: unburned fuel) Incorrect fuel injection timing Tune-up Debris in oil filter Coolant/fuel leakage into crankcase S·O·S Fluid Analysis
Faulty injector Extended oil change period Customer/Dealer Discussion
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Incorrect oil use
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What You Need to Know About Emissions
New Jersey and the City of New york have been engine without impacting engine performance. on-highway diesel powered vehicles to
classified by the United States environmental Typical applications that would be affected by have emissions reduction technology
Protection agency as “non-attainment zones” this regulation are demand response, peak installed. These regulated vehicles are
or poor air quality zones. These “non-attainment shaving, or prime power applications. school buses, publicly and privately
zones” or poor air quality zones have high levels owned solid waste refuse vehicles
of smog and particles in the air which can nJ regulations for Continuous Stationary used in a public contract, privately- and
lead to health conditions for the population. engine regulations publicly-owned transit buses, and all
The state and local environmental protection all stationary continuous operating engines publicly-owned on-and off-road vehicles
agencies are given the responsibility to reduce in New Jersey are limited to emitting five tons and equipment. The State of New Jersey
the poor air quality conditions by implementing per year of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Particulate will subsidize all parts and installation of
a plan to improve the air quality to acceptable Matter (PM), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and the emissions control devices on the
levels. These agencies have imposed various hydrocarbons (hC). This type of engine may regulated vehicles.
emissions regulations for any diesel or natural be limited in hours of operation or require
gas engine used in stationary, on-highway and after-treatment controls to control regulated For more information, please contact
construction applications. emissions to a low level. Foley, Inc. emissions Specialist aaron
Israel at 732-885-8034 or
nyC regulations for Construction machines nJ regulations for emergency generator aisrael@foleyinc.com
New york City has imposed local law 77, a general Permit
Foley Emissions Control Solutions
City ordinance that requires agency owned all commercial emergency generators over
and contracted equipment to have emission 100kw must be permitted in New Jersey. There
reduction features. This regulation targets are limitations on the annual hours available
any engine in a construction machine or other and restrictions on poor air quality days to
equipment over 50 horsepower used by or for run the generator for the normal testing and Closed Crankcase ventilation Systems all diesel or gas engines mounted in a truck, force exhaust to flow through the channel
a public contract for the City of New york. The maintenance requirements. (CCvS) bus, construction equipment, stationary wall. This technology traps over 85 percent of
engines must use Ultra low Sulfur Diesel Fuel a Closed Crankcase Ventilation System generator, or any other application. This the particulate matter. The trapped particulate
and the Best available Technology. The Best nJ regulations for Portable engine general eliminates the crankcase emissions from a technology removes carbon monoxide (CO) matter emissions are removed from the filter
available Technology is defined by the New york Permit diesel engine and improves the air quality and hydrocarbons (hC) from the exhaust gas by either passive or active regeneration.
City Department of environmental Protection New Jersey has new emissions regulations around the engine, such as inside a school of any engine and removes particulate matter
agency as a Diesel Particulate Filter to reduce for portable engines operating in the state. bus or in the engine room. This technology from diesel engines. Selective Catalytic reduction (SCr)
the Particulate Matter (PM) emissions. The permit covers engines less than 1400 connects to the existing engine blow-by a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
horsepower, used at various sites throughout tube and reduces the build up of engine oil Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system is used primarily for stationary gas and
nJ regulations for Diesel Stationary non- the state for fewer than 90 days at each site. in the engine compartment and the exposure a Diesel Particulate Filter is more effective diesel engine applications. This technology
emergency generators The engines which are affected by this permit to particulate matter. This technology can in reducing particulate matter emissions offers the most durable and reliable process
The State of New Jersey has imposed are compressors, pump, shredders, and other be used in school buses, electric power from diesel engines than a Diesel Oxidation to reduce nitrogen oxides emissions from the
emissions regulations on all stationary non- types of engines. generators, or any other type of engine. Catalyst. This technology typically reduces engine exhaust gas with no impact on engine
emergency generators to reduce the Nitrogen over 85 percent of the particulate matter (PM) performance. This system is required for all
Oxide (NOx) emissions. In order to comply with nJ Diesel retrofit law Diesel oxidation Catalysts (DoC) and natural and significantly reduces hydrocarbons (hC) non-emergency and non-construction power
these regulations, a Selective Catalytic Reduction On September 7, 2005, the State of New Jersey gas oxidation Catalysts (oC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions. The generation and other types of stationary
System must be used. This technology offers enacted the Diesel Risk Reduction law, to a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst or a Natural Diesel Particulate Filter is made from a porous industrial engines operating in New Jersey.
the most durable and reliable process to reduce control particulate matter from diesel-powered gas Oxidation Catalysts lowers emissions on ceramic material with plugged channels to
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions from any vehicles. This law requires various types of
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Our Overhaul Protection for Trucks (OPT) Program will help you and your fleet avoid unexpected downtime — and
the cost that goes with it.The OPT program includes:
• Guarantees that your engine will receive a certified overhaul by an authorized dealer.
• You have four options for covering your Cat® heavy-duty engines as follows:
- 24months or 200,000miles
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Old School and New School Makes One Smart Team
“Five years ago Tom Dean came up and it a point to understand it. within the past five hRS Transport uses both Foley’s in-house-
introduced himself to me one day, and I thought years we have worked together, he has proven service as well as their field service. howard
‘Oh here we go again.’ he was young and knew to be a great person to work with. he is now feels that Foley’s Service department has quick
the technical stuff about the engines, but he much more experienced, knows the trucking turnaround and the trucks haven’t had any
didn’t know too much about the business.” and business much better and on top of that he issues when they are returned. “The motors
so began the relationship between howard is a good customer-relations person,” says are always cleaned and the bolts are always
Sodano of hRS Transport and Tom Dean, Foley Sodano. tightened when trucks are serviced at Foley.”
On-highway Sales Representative. however, howard is a fan of Foley’s fairly
hRS Transport started with one truck in “i like to be on the cutting edge new On-highway Field service as well. This
1984 and has blossomed into a fleet of 35 and make sure my trucks are at allows his drivers to stay on the road and not
trucks today which travel regionally within a top performance.” have as much down time. “The drivers are the
1,000-mile-radius. It is a family run business most important part of hRS Transport,” states
Howard Sodano of HRS Transport
key customers depend on day in and out. The Sodano. “Foley Field Service caters to them
most important thing to howard Sodano is that while most companies were pre-buying and keeps them on the road and moving. Some
his fleet is up and running and that his drivers engines in 2007 before the next level emissions of our drivers have been here 15-18 years and
are put first. when it was time to purchase new requirements went in to effect, Dean and they appreciate the ease of service as well.
engines for his fleet in 2003, Sodano decided to Sodano had a different plan. They installed One Field Service Tech, Phil Budd, even came
give Tom Dean and Foley a chance. 24 new engines that met the new emissions out on a Saturday to help me work on some
Being in the business for almost 25 years, standards this past December - all at once. trucks.”
Sodano considers himself an old school guy Though it was a little unusual to do all at once, Overall between the shop, the field service
who is impressed with Tom’s potential. while Tom encouraged howard to be ahead of the and his sales rep, Tom Dean, howard is very
Dean helps to provide Sodano with quick and curve. howard explained, “I like to be on the satisfied with the support he gets from Foley.
reliable service, Sodano teaches him the ins cutting edge and make sure my trucks are at although Tom might have been a little green
L-R: Tom Dean, Foley On-Highway sales representative and Howard Sodano of HRS Transport
and outs of the business. “we talk at least 2-3 top performance. Tom knew all about the new when he first met howard, they now work as a
times a week. If Tom doesn’t know something, emissions standards and was right by my side team to ensure hRS Transport trucks are on the
he’ll listen. If I show him something, he’ll make when we replaced the engines.” road for many more years to come.
Cat Advantage Plus ® Foley On-Highway
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FIELD SERVICE
Hours for eligibility (Heavy-Duty only)
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3306 12 Months / 50,000 Miles
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C-18
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C116 7 years 12 Months / 25,000 Miles
3126 400,000 Miles 12 Months / 50,000 Miles Not applicable
3208 & less than 24 Months / 50,000 Miles On-site Service Features:
C7 8,000 hours 24 Months / 100,000 Miles
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Whether you are the first owner or purchasing a pre-owned vehicle, your Cat engine can
be protected mile after mile, year after year. Advantage Plus ESC pays 100 percent of parts
and labor charges (less any deductible that you choose) for covered repairs due to defects in
For Service Inquiries and Scheduling Call:
materials and factory workmanship. That gives you assurance against unexpected repairs, On-Highway Field Service Foreman: Lennie Smith 732-885-3106
and offers a hedge against rising parts and labor costs. This transferable Advantage Plus
ESC also increases your resale value.
Service You Can Depend On!
Call 1-800-227-3406 today for details and service appointment.
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Walk Behind Concrete Buggies 16 yd3 Polaris ranger 4x4 utility
CB-214 32 5,400 lb 39" TL-943 99 26,050 lb 9,000 lb 43’0”
CB-224 32 5,800 lb 47" TL-1055 125 34,700 lb 10,000 lb 55’0” vehicle now available at
CB-434D 83 16,979 lb 67" GTH-644 99 21,480 lb 6,000 lb 44’0” Foley rents!
CB-534D XW 130 24,860 lb 79" GTH-844 99 22,500 lb 8,000 lb 44’0”
GTH-1056 125 30,000 lb 10,000 lb 56’0”
Meet Our Rental Reps
erIk wIck Bill vanSCoy
ryan Foley Rental Representative Rental Representative gina KaBuS
Vice President, Foley Rents Somerset & hunterdon Mercer & Monmouth Coordinator
Office (732) 885-3074 Cell (732) 261-5348 Cell (732) 742-0674 Office (732)-885-3240
Peter reiS JuDy laHrman JameS eyen
Rental Representative Rental Representative Rental Representative
essex, Passaic, Middlesex & Bergen, Union, JeFF StryKer
and hudson Staten Island Sussex, warren & Morris Coordinator
Cell (732) 261-8477 Cell (908) 217-2737 Cell (732) 589 0748 Office (732) 885-8024
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Konkus Corporation ... Bridging the Future
If your travels take you across New Jersey that he needs for specialized work. “every job is
bridges this summer, you may very well be different, and I can’t afford to own every single
driving on construction work performed by item I may need for all different applications. It is
Konkus Corporation of Somerset, New Jersey. a big help that I have one source in Foley Rents
according to owner Keith Konkus, the company that I can go to for all types of rental needs. I
primarily performs bridge and heavy highway have rented CaT equipment as small as a 303
work; “it’s a specialized field…a specialty trade excavator and as big as a 345 excavator from
that will continue to grow and we will continue Foley rents, as well as support items like light
to focus on.” towers and generators.
In addition to the quality and variety of
equipment, Konkus also counts on the support
“with these types of projects, i provided by Foley Rents. “The people at Foley
need my machines to Rents are fantastic,” says Konkus, “whether I
be extremely productive and i call my salesman erik or gina at the counter, they
will either pick up the phone right away or call
trust Caterpillar® equipment to me right back. There is never any hesitation...
do just that.” they are very knowledgeable and helpful, and
always seem to find the machine I need and get
Keith Konkus, Konkus Corporation of Somerset it to me fast. For example, there was one time
that I was in a crunch and needed a machine
In its fifth year in business, Konkus Corp. has quick, and they had it to me within three hours!”
grown to 12 employees and a fleet of seven CaT® Konkus expects to be in the bridge and
machines including two excavators (325 and highway field a long time: “It’s a specialized field,
330), two backhoes (420 and 430), two loaders a specialty trade that will continue to grow and
(926 and 963) and a dozer (D-4). examples of we will continue to focus on. as our business
their work are a bridge in Monmouth County that grows, our needs will grow as well. we will
required in-house work on a number of pilings, continue to count on Foley and Foley Rents to
a large sub-division job which required 35,000 meet these needs. They are reliable, always
feet of utilities and work they are about to begin makes it happen and come through to meet all
on an 80-foot-long bridge in Morris County and my needs.”
installing 1500 lF of vertical concrete wall in examples of their work within the last 24 months
Trenton. “with these types of projects, I need are completing eight bridge replacements in
my machines to be extremely productive,” says various counties of New Jersey. each project
Konkus, “and I trust Caterpillar® equipment to do entails a different scope of work such as timber
just that.” pilings, steel sheeting, mass excavations and
Keith also counts on Foley Rents for equipment road work. owner, Keith Konkus, on the jobsite
Serving Northern New Jersey,
Staten Island and Bermuda
Piscataway, NJ
Monroe Township, NJ
Foley Parts Drop locations
Clifton, NJ
Fairview, NJ
Flanders, NJ—hose Reseller
Flemington, NJ
glen gardner, NJ
Neptune, NJ—hose Reseller
Pompton lakes, NJ
Staten Island, Ny
wall, NJ
Renting is a Must for
Northeast Remsco Construction, Inc.
From Bermuda to Baltimore, Vancouver to Microtunneling drastically reduces earth logistics for the different projects they are
New Jersey, Northeast Remsco Construction movements to a minimum so that there is working on. he communicates key information
and Caldwell Marine International can be found no harmful impact on residents or their to the vice president of operations for each
“with a company like us
at worksites all around the globe. Celebrating environment. There is also no ground water division, as well as to all supervisors and that has so many different
their thirtieth year in business, this corporation lowering, minimizing disturbance to public foremen, supplying them with the material,
has a wealth of history and experience under its highways and roads. It also allows for 24-hour equipment and rentals they need on a daily
projects such as building
belt. John gutierrez is the owner and president operation in any weather condition which leads basis. bridges and micro boring
of the company, while Rolando acosta serves
as executive vice president ensuring top
to job efficiency allowing early breakthrough.
For a company with such a wide variety of
Recently in 2007, Northeast Remsco broke
ground on a project to expand the production
tunnels, we are thankful that
performance by their 200 employees. business, it only made sense for Northeast of water at the NJaw (New Jersey american Foley rents can recommend
Northeast Remsco Construction, Inc. brings Remsco to partner with Foley Rents for all of water) Canal Road water Treatment Plant from suggestions to help out
the highest level of specialization with three their equipment needs. John gutierrez, the 60 million gallons a day to 80 million gallons a day.
separate construction companies. Northeast equipment Manager for Northeast Remsco, They also completed the aetna Dams Project northeast remsco and help
Remsco is a utility and transportation contractor says he often contacts Foley Rents for machine (Medford lakes, NJ) and received the Merit us best complete our jobs.”
who concentrates on anything related to water, rentals such as bull dozers, excavators and award in the Public Project category from the
sewer, road, highway and bridge construction, wheel loaders. he benefits from the ability to New Jersey chapter of the american Concrete John gutierrez, Northeast Remsco
slip lining and grouting, microtunnel boring and utilize both Piscataway and Monroe locations Institute. Northeast Remsco’s achievement Construction and Caldwell Marine International
transit work. The Treatment works Division of Foley Rents, by making the most time and was recognized at the 45th annual NJ Concrete
of Northeast Remsco handles all of the pump cost efficient decisions for his drivers. he awards Dinner. man lift for us to continue working. They fixed
stations, water storage, water and sewage explained, “My Rental Rep, Bill Vanscoy, can In the two years that Northeast Remsco has one man lift on sight while letting us borrow
treatment plants and mechanical plants. Finally move equipment for me whether I need it in been working with Foley Rents, they have not another one. It was great customer service so l-r: John gutierrez of northeast remsco and
Caldwell Marine International, a subsidiary Monroe or Piscataway. he will work with me only rented Caterpillar® machinery, but they our company only suffered minimal down time.” Bill vanscoy, Foley rents representative
of Northeast Remsco, purchased in 2001, is a to get me fair pricing on rentals with a flexible have also rented other job site equipment such gutierrez says that the great thing working with
marine construction contractor that dedicates time frame. he lets me know when I can pick up as light towers, pumps, generators and even Vanscoy is that he can help him out when it and micro boring tunnels, we are thankful that
its time on submarine utility business. or drop off equipment so that it is convenient for man lifts. gutierrez recalls a night job when the comes to different applications of equipment Foley Rents can recommend suggestions to
One unique feature of Northeast Remsco our company and gets me prices and availability man lift had a malfunction. he stated, “Foley and jobs. “with a company like us that has so help out Northeast Remsco and help us best
is that they specialize in microtunneling. quotes right away.” gutierrez coordinates the was able to come that night and bring another many different projects such as building bridges complete our jobs.”
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