March 4, 2014 – CASE’s Jim Hasler spoke at a special ConExpo-ConAgg media event, stressing that the company’s intuitive technology, product support, serviceability and maintenance approach is driving its global expansion. Hasler noted that its service and distribution excellence provides its customers with an unparalleled advantage. CASE is showcasing a variety of new equipment in Las Vegas including its D Series…
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Komatsu Kicks into Gear
March 4, 2014 – Komatsu America, at a ConExpo-Con/Agg press conference, featured its CEO and Chaiman Rod Schrader and Rich Smith, vice president of the Information Communication Technology Business Division and Product Marketing. Both speakers highlighted Komatsu’s theme of “Innovative, Intelligent, Integrated.” They specifically addressed how Komatsu strives to design and manufacture customer satisfaction into every machine the company builds. They noted…
Read MoreDrilling Down
March 4, 2014 – Atlas Copco introduced new T-WiZ 60 at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The new drill string, with its combination of T-WiZ Speedrods and T-WiZ shank adapters, offers up to 30 percent longer service life providing fewer rod changes and more productivity per shift, according to the company.
Read MoreMetso Gets Crushing
March 4, 2014 – Metso Minerals debuted its LT220D Lokotrack crusher at a special event at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The crusher is a mobile cone and screener in one unit. The easily transportable machine features a centrifugal conveyor and a Caterpillar diesel engine, as well as a ST4.8 screen. The company says it offers +300 hours of more effective production time than a…
Read MoreCat Calls
March 4, 2014 – At Caterpillar’s corporate press conference CEO Douglas Oberhelman gave an update on the company with a special emphasis on the company’s Tier 4 progress, the Cat Connect technology push and some of the new products the company is exhibiting at the show. He also emphasized sustainability and how the company’s global footprint can benefit producers and contractors.
Read MoreAstec Update
March 4, 2014 – Astec Industries’ President Benjamin Brock updated the industry on the company’s activities including the news that Astec’s 17 companies are approaching $1 billion in sales. Other news included an update on the company’s new plant in Brazil.
Read MoreThe Show Kicks Off
March 4, 2014 – Liebherr kicked off ConExpo-ConAgg 2014 with an early morning press event at its booth in the Gold Lot. Peter Mayr, president of the company’s U.S. division noted the improved construction economy and predicted 2 to 5 percent growth this year. He also talked about Liebherr’s technology advances and improvements in fuel consumption on its construction equipment. The company…
Read MoreJCB announces new equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014
March 4, 2014 – JCB North America announced three new next-generation compact excavators at a ConExpo-Con/Agg press event: Models 85Z-1 ZTS, 86C-1 CTS, 67C-1 CTS.
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