Murphy Tractor & EquipmentCo. Inc. hosted a technologyworkshop at the Brunswick,

Ohio, branch Sept. 20. Attendees had the opportunity to eat

lunch, win prizes and learn about tech-nology solutions for their machines.Live demonstrations were conducted byAllu Manufacturing, NPK, Topcon andLoadrite. A John Deere Excavator Operator

Training Simulator was a “big hit withcustomers,” said Mark Hash, branchmanager. The simulator featured real-world sit-

uations, jobsite hazards, safety viola-tions and much more. Its purpose is toeducate operators, in a virtual setting, onproper technique, machine controls andsafe operation, for real-world jobsiteexperiences. Jason Welch, machine technology

specialist of Murphy Tractor &Equipment Co. Inc., and Chris Fall, ter-ritory customer sales manager of JohnDeere, were both in attendance to pres-ent information about JDLink, FleetCare and Worksight Solutions.For more information, visit

www.murphytractor.com.

Murphy Tractor & Equipment Hosts Tech Workshop

The Ohio Department of Transportation(ODOT) announced Sept. 17 that state andlocal governments are projected to savemore than $10 million this winter as a resultof a change in the way salt contracts areobtained.In the past, ODOT asked salt companies

to bid on contracts on a county-by-countybasis. This year, the agency gave salt com-panies the option to provide bids on entire

ODOT districts in addition to individualcounties. The result is a statewide savings of$13.11 per ton of salt, which adds up to$10.2 million. “We never truly know what Mother

Nature has in store for us each season, butone thing we do know is that ODOT will befully prepared and our work this winter willcost Ohio taxpayers less money,” saidODOT Director Jerry Wray. “This is yet

another example of how we are demonstrat-ing our success of identifying efficiencieshere at ODOT so that we can provide thesame great level of service to our customersbut do it at a lower cost.”Last year, the state averaged $54.02 per

ton of salt ordered. This year, the statewideaverage is $40.91 per ton. In addition tolower costs for ODOT, local governmentsalso will realize significant savings because

many of them combine their salt needs withODOT’s in order to improve purchasingpower. In addition to the lower price per ton,

ODOT alone expects to purchase 209,000tons less salt this coming winter. Since lastyear’s winter was so mild, huge stockpiles ofsalt already exist. For more information, visit

www.dot.state.oh.us/Pages/Home.aspx.

ODOT Saves $10 Million in Salt Costs for Upcoming Winter

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see WORKSHOP page 5 John Deere and Hitachi equipment, along with attachments from vendors, such as Allu Manufacturing, were on display.

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Ohio State Hosts 50th Annual FarmScience Review, Attracts 115,000 Farmers looking for rain all season finally found it on

the first day of the 50th Annual Farm Science Review,held Sept. 18 to 20 at the Ohio State University’s

2,100-acre Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London,Ohio.

Sponsored by the Ohio State University’s College ofFood, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the event

attracted a crowd of 115,000 attendees primarily from Ohiobut also from all contiguous states and as far away as Florida,Arizona and Canada.

The event featured field demonstrations, educational pro-grams and conservation awards along with more than 600exhibitors presenting their equipment, products and services.

Mick Groom (L) of Taylor and Sons is joined by Green& Sons’ Steve Lepsik to discuss Kubota machines at theshow.

Gehl’s Scott Begg (L) speaks with Phillip Bauer ofBauer Jersey Farms on the 540 articulated loader.

(L-R): Larry Barnes of KE Rose Company meets upwith Fisher Engineering’s Norm Klimko and GreggBecker, also of KE Rose Company, to discuss snow-plows and other truck equipment and accessories.

Chuck Vorhees (L) and Brian Speelman of Ohio CAThad plenty of Caterpillar equipment solutions to dis-cuss at the show.

see FARM page 4

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(L-R): JCB Representative Michael Chandler; AES JCB’sTom Hoersten; and JCB’s John Sketchley enjoy the niceweather at the 50th Annual Farm Science Review.

Jeff Szabo (L) and Mike Branham work the BobcatEnterprises exhibit area where they had plenty ofused machines on display.

Dennis Alford (L) and Jenny Archibald of MichiganEquipment Dealers Association, were on hand to talkabout their Power Show coming up in January.

(L-R): John Deere Representative John Fleming;Murphy Tractor and Equipment’s Allison Cramer; CopeFarm Equipment’s Ron Brannon; Murphy Tractor andEquipment’s Dale Fortune; Shearer Equipment’s ChrisMills; and John Deere’s Vic Pierrot worked together atJohn Deere’s equipment display.

Hiniker’s Wayne Buck shows the company’s 8.5 ft. (2.6m) skid steer snowplow.

FARM from page 2

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WORKSHOP from page 1

Live Iron DemonstrationsHighlight Murphy Event

Ken Skala (L), NPK, and Chris Fall, territory customer sales manager of JohnDeere, stand at their informational booth.

Robert Swangel (L), product support manager of Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.Inc,. meets up with a customer from C B Excavating.

(L-R): Robert Allee, major accounts manager of Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.Inc.; Chris Fall, territory customer sales manager of John Deere; and William Cayceof Loadrite relaxes at the technology workshop.

see WORKSHOP page 7

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The Ohio State Department of Transportation received bidsfor transportation-related improvement projects.The following is a list of some of the projects let.

Project No: 120379Type: Bridge replacement (2 bridges).Location:MAH-SR-165-(17.29)(19.24).State Estimate: $2,691,000Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• A P O’Horo Co., Youngstown, Ohio — $2,317,000• Marucci & Gaffney Excavating Company,

Youngstown, Ohio — $2,397,992• J D Williamson Construction Company Inc.,

Tallmadge, Ohio — $2,779,377Completion Date:Aug. 1, 2013

Project No: 120410Type: Intersection.Location: FAI-SR-37/664-25.01/4.21.State Estimate: $1,100,000Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Shelly Company, Thornville, Ohio — $1,223,843• Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,331,662

Completion Date:May 31, 2013

Project No: 120417Type: Preventive maintenance.Location:HUR-SR-162-0.00.State Estimate: $932,000Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Erie Blacktop Inc., Sandusky, Ohio — $971,668• Henry W Bergman Inc., Genoa, Ohio — $974,268• Ward Construction Co., Leipsic, Ohio — $1,050,506• Specialized Construction Inc., Cuyahoga Heights,

Ohio — $1,051,561Completion Date:Aug. 31, 2013

Project No: 120426Type: Two lane resurfacing.Location:MOE-SR-78-15.22.State Estimate: $3,115,000Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Lash Paving Inc., Colerain, Ohio — $3,044,845• Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $3,669,838

Completion Date: June 30, 2013

Project No: 120439Type: Pavement marking.Location:DEL-VA-PMF-FY2013.State Estimate: $2,186,000Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Aero-Mark Inc., Streetsboro, Ohio — $1,821,707• Oglesby Construction Inc., Norwalk, Ohio —

$1,880,647• A & A Safety Inc., Amelia, Ohio — $2,473,615

Completion Date: June 30, 2013

Project No: 120444Type: Preventive maintenance.Location: CUY-VA-PPM-FY2012.State Estimate: $1,753,000

Contractors and Bid Amounts:• Karvo Paving Company, Stow, Ohio — $2,147,421• Perk Company Inc., Cleveland, Ohio — $2,204,257

Completion Date: July 31, 2013

Project No: 120413Type: Four lane resurfacing.Location: FRA-IR-71-18.54.State Estimate: $7,700,000Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Shelly Company, Thornville, Ohio — $7,870,355• Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $8,294,098• Kokosing Construction Co. Inc., Columbus, Ohio —

$9,044,347Completion Date: Sept. 30, 2013

Project No: 120414Type: Bridge repair.Location: FRA-VA-BRIDGE REPAIR-FY2013.State Estimate: $657,000Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Cosmos Industrial Services Inc., Cleveland, Ohio —$1,033,335

• Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,321,486Completion Date:May 31, 2013

Project No: 120463Type: Four lane resurfacing.Location: STA-IR-77-0.00,#1;STA-77-0.29,#.2;STA-77-7.58,#3;STA/SUM.State Estimate: $13,192,000

Contractors and Bid Amounts:• Shelly Company, Thornville, Ohio — $14,151,722• Northstar Asphalt Inc., North Canton, Ohio —

$14,491,805• Karvo Paving Company, Stow, Ohio — $15,352,370• Lane Construction Corporation, Cheshire, Conn. —

$18,789,263Completion Date: Sept. 30, 2014

Project No: 120474Type: Pavement marking.Location: CUY-VA-PM-FY2013.State Estimate: $1,635,000Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Aero-Mark Inc., Streetsboro, Ohio — $1,447,147• Oglesby Construction Inc., Norwalk, Ohio —

$1,560,960• Dura Mark Inc., Streetsboro, Ohio — $1,688,800

Completion Date:Aug. 31, 2013

Project No: 120505Type: Relocation.Location:WAS-SR-821-0.23.State Estimate: $1,272,000Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Shelly & Sands Inc., Columbus, Ohio — $1,351,339• R F Scurlock Comany, Trinway, Ohio — $1,564,970• George J Igel & Co. Inc., Columbus, Ohio —

$1,640,618Completion Date:Nov. 1, 2013

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Simulator FeaturesReal-World Issues,Jobsite Hazards

WORKSHOP from page 5

Customers and staff enjoy lunch.

Allu Manufacturing was on site to give live demonstra-tions and provide more information to attendees aboutits products.

C B Excavating representatives pose for a photo dur-ing Murphy Tractor & Equipment’s recent technologyworkshop.

A live demonstration of a John Deere 310SK backhoeloader was held in the yard.

Ed Bryden of Construction Equipment Guide tests outthe John Deere excavator simulator.

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