EJ Paving Co. was given the green flag to begin paving Palmer Motorsports Park — the first private road-racing course in Massachusetts. The track will be used for driver training, demonstrations, vehicle testing and competitions, making it crucial to have a smooth, even and high-quality mat. With a stringent density requirement of 97 percent, a total of 15 turns and inclines of up to 20 percent grade, having the right equipment is essential for this challenging job.

For years, road builders have had to rely on stiffness calculations as their measurement tool on paving jobs — lacking a technology to deliver density calculations on which road builders are evaluated.

Volvo recently unveiled a new technology that is changing the paving game. Volvo Intelligent Compaction with Density Direct, which provides operators with pass mapping, temperature mapping, and an industry-first density calculation. Density Direct provides operators with a density calculation over 100% of the mat, accurate to within 1.5 percent of core sampling. The technology will soon be available on the following Volvo asphalt compactors: DD110B, DD120B and DD140B.

Volvo offers smart financing with flexible, easy programs that cater to your needs and are designed to fit your terms. Volvo Financial Services partners with your local Volvo dealer to create a customized financing solution just for you. It’s easy to get started, and your bottom line will appreciate your effort.

Order parts quickly and conveniently with Volvo Parts Online. Available 24/7, you get the parts you need anytime, wherever the job takes you.

The Volvo Ocean Race has made its way East to Itajai, Brazil and Newport, Road Island, USA — each stop bringing a new challenge. We have watched Volvo operators undress a sailor, make a hole-in-one and create a champagne pyramid. Now, we take a look at how excavator operators were challenged in Brazil to fold a sail — an operation overseen by sailing legend Richard Mason. Stay tuned for more exciting challenges as the Ocean Race continues toward Portugal.

Watch the latest Ocean Race Challenge to see how operators folded a sail with the precision of Volvo excavators.

When you’re in the market for a skid steer loader, you’re looking for a chameleon — something that can easily change to meet the demands of the job. The Volvo MC115C skid steer loaders have a full range of attachments and features to meet the demands of a wide variety of applications. The available demolition package even makes the MC115C the perfect machine for clearing demolition debris.

The MC115C features a uniquely powerful single loader arm that provides the added benefit of greater safety and visibility, while increased interior space, side-entry cab and ease of maintenance all equate to greater operator comfort and productivity.

Conserve fuel on your road jobs with efficient generator usage. Remember to only heat the screed enough to keep material from sticking and avoid reheating unless a long stop has occurred.