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Paving equipment has come a long way in the past decade as manufacturers continue to improve their products’ features and capabilities in order to ensure optimal production speed and pavement quality. But changes have also targeted the paver operator and operation.
“The ease of operation and the ability to train up operators continues to be a focus as finding a qualified labor force remains a challenge,” says Darick Franzen, vice president of business development - North America, Miller Formless. “Certainly, establishing easier operation and creating a comfortable work environment help in retaining and recruiting.
“In terms of productivity and performance, a comfortable operator will stay more focused and efficient when operation and controllability become easier,” he continues. “This in turn will create higher productivity and performance.”