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With summer construction work in full swing, CONEXPO-CON/AGG has launched a social media sweepstakes that gives the hardworking men and women of the construction industry a chance to win a new pair of work boots. Any eligible individual who likes CONEXPO-CON/AGG on Facebook or Twitter and provides their email address on the sweepstakes page will […]

Hitachi unleashed their newest construction truck line: the EH1100 rigid dump truck and the EH1100-5. The rigid-frame haul truck was unveiled at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 4th through March 8th at booth 12621 in the North Hall. The new trucks have more remote monitoring capabilities, a flat floor […]

When describing his experience in becoming the National Crane Rodeo Winner for 2014, Ken Bowyer of ALL Crane Rental of Florida, LLC said “I had to give it everything I had.” The competition was held at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. All contestants drove a Liebherr 1220-5.2 all-terrain crane. “All in all, the whole […]

The future on display as global industry showcase spotlights new product innovations, technology. CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2014 took center stage in Las Vegas March 4-8 with tremendous energy and serious buyers. Total registration of 129,364 soared past the last edition of the shows as they achieved the second-highest attendance in their history. The shows also […]

The Liebherr Group considers its presence at the 2014 Conexpo to have been highly successful. More than 20 exhibits from the Group’s earthmoving, material handling, tower crane, mobile and crawler crane, concrete technology, deep foundation and component product areas aroused strong approval. Compared with the 2011 Conexpo, the number of visitors was distinctly higher, and […]

CASE Construction Equipment will host a Dire States panel discussion at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 in the CASE booth (N-11722) to highlight the problems facing American infrastructure and what can be done to remedy the situation. The panel will take place on Thursday, March 6 at 10:00 AM and be moderated by Adam Snider, transportation reporter for […]

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 Caterpillar will present its unmatched lineup of machines, technology and services designed with the primary goal of helping customers succeed. The Caterpillar organization and Cat® products are BUILT FOR IT—built to work for contractors of all types, aggregates miners, construction materials suppliers and specialty trades. Four Caterpillar exhibit areas totaling about 60,000 square […]

Construction contractors and other industry professionals can be a part of the John Deere booth at next month's CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas. The John Deere Construction & Forestry Division is asking contractors to share their stories and their photos. "At John Deere, we take pride in our products, but it's our customers who do the real work […]

Hydraulex Global announced today it will be showcasing its lineup of products and services at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG tradeshow. The Hydraulex Global exhibit will feature a Spanish Pavilion specially staffed with Field Specialists to converse with Latino customers from around the world. CONEXPO, the international gathering place for the construction industries, will be held March 4-8 […]

At the upcoming CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 in Las Vegas, NV, Komatsu America Corp. will showcase 24 models including Komatsu’s line of intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers and new Tier 4 Final compliant machines. There will be four iMC dozers, nine excavators, five wheel loaders, two trucks, two larger dozers, one tracked log loader and one forklift […]

CONEXPO-CON/AGG will represent an immense unveiling of all the newest equipment, technology and product breakthrough in construction. From earthshaking big iron to groundbreaking innovations, it’s all assembled in one place to help you work smarter. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 – If it’s new, it’s here!  Register Now and avoid onsite lines. CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 Will Feature 2,400 exhibitors […]

Telsmith Inc. will launch its new T400 Cone Crusher at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in Booth 50327 in Central Hall. Rated with the largest in-class clearing stroke and the highest in-class crushing force, the Telsmith T400 Cone delivers 300 kW performance and a crushing capacity output range from 135 to 545 MTPH. Ideally suited to a variety […]