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Trimble CCS900 Compaction Control System Now Available for Asphalt Compactors New System Maps, Temperature and Pass Count to Take the Guesswork out of Asphalt CompactionSUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced that its 3D Compaction Control System is now available for asphalt compactors--extending the range of Trimble paving solutions to cover milling, asphalt paving, finished compaction and project sign-off. Start to finish paving and road re-surfacing solutions from Trimble allows contractors to work more efficiently, use less material and achieve a smoother finished road surface.The announcement was made today at ConExpo 2011, one of the world's largest international exhibitions for construction and construction materials industries.Better Information to the Operator Means a Better Compacted SurfaceAsphalt compaction operations strive to achieve the optimal compaction density as efficiently...

The Rabine Group and its supporters are happy to announce that they participated in the St. Baldrick's foundation head shaving fund raiser on March 17, 2011.  The event was held at Rabine Group headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.  This video clip is a great summary of the wonderful event.  Enjoy!

Global oil prices moving to hit ''acceptable'' $120 : Iraqi government news

23 March 2011

Iraqi oil minister Abdul Kareem Luaibi said yesterday that Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) believed that oil price was approaching $120 per barrel but was not likely to go higher, a level that was  "acceptable" and which would not hinder global growth.

"Global oil prices are moving towards $120 a barrel. We consider this an acceptable price that will not harm global growth," Luaibi told a news conference in Baghdad. "We think the price will not exceed USD 120 per barrel."

Oil prices were down yesterday as Brent crude fell below $115 a barrel as investors betting on rising prices with western intervention in Libya took profits anticipating a slowdown in air strikes.

 

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Potential Sale of Grubb & Ellis Dramatizes Ongoing Shift in CRE Brokerage Landscape After Receiving Unsolicited Inquiries from Potential Suitors, National Real Estate Company Hires Adviser to Explore Strategic Options

By Randyl Drummer

March 23, 2011



 

Get bigger and go global, or go local and specialize by serving a specific niche or providing high-touch service appears to be the trend among companies in the business services sector, including those providing commercial real estate services to other businesses. With the largest CRE companies increasingly on the hunt for external growth opportunities and mid-market firms under rising competitive pressure to sell or merge in order to maximize their service footprint and grow market share, several experts predict that a new round of mergers and acquisitions in the commercial real estate services sector may accompany increasing commercial real estate transaction volume. The announcement this week...

Mar 22, 2011 10:30 ET

Case Introduces DV Series Double Drum Compactors for Highways, Roads and Production Asphalt Paving Three New Models Deliver Superior Performance and Productivity



LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - March 22, 2011) - Case Construction Equipment today introduced three new DV Series double drum, large asphalt compactors that provide versatility for all types of production asphalt paving applications.

Case DV Series compactors deliver dual amplitudes, dual frequencies and centrifugal forces to meet the needs of any paving application, from coarse bases to hot-mix asphalt surfaces. Independent drum vibration control, combined with two operating frequencies, provides the best possible compaction productivity. Hydrostatic drive is standard for all DV Series models.

The new Case DV207, DV210 and DV213 asphalt compactors meet the requirements of a wide range of asphalt projects with drum widths of 57 in (1450 mm), 66 in (1700 mm) and 83 in (2100 mm), respectively, and operating weights up to 28,725 lb (13,030 kg).

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Analyst: Rising Oil Prices 'Primary Threat' To U.S. Economy As Libyan Violence Mounts

By: William Alden

HuffPost Reporting

NEW YORK -- As international military forces strike Libya, oil prices are again rising, reviving concerns that expensive energy could impede economic recovery in the United States.

U.S. consumers and businesses got a brief reprieve this month as oil prices eased off two-and-a-half-year highs. But escalating violence in Libya and rising tensions among the Middle...

Afternoon Price Check, March 17: Oil Prices Continue Upward March as Focus Returns to Turbulent Mideast 1 Comments

Posted by Josh Garrett on March 17, 2011 at 4:01 pm

The price of crude climbed steadily today at the NYMEX as political conflict in Libya and the Middle East intensified. (image: ft.com)



International negotiations over intervention in Libya, violent protests in Yemen, and the ongoing threat to Saudi Arabian stability simmering in Bahrain combined to post major increases in oil prices at the NYMEX today. The oil markets appeared to move beyond the devastation and nuclear meltdown threat in Japan and shift focus back to the protests and political upheavals taking place in the Middle East. Japanese officials announced some progress in their battle to head off a disastrous nuclear meltdown...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

The Rabine Group was blessed with the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day! We were lucky because many of the employees participated in a cafeteria potluck. Three long tables were filled with potatoes, chili, cookies, ham, sauerkraut, fruits and so much more to make this holiday memorable. Once the clock struck 11:30, employees from offices near and far gathered to enjoy the feast. With party hats and shamrock necklaces, co-workers mingled and filled their bellies. Thank you to everyone who contributed a dish. We are lucky to have you!

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