March 7, 2014 – Goodyear is displaying many of its construction and quarry application tires at this week’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show. Goodyear is exhibiting at booth #11649 in the convention center’s North Hall. Among those tires are the GP2B and RT3B, for general service applications; the TL3A+ and GP4D, which offer enhanced traction for articulated trucks and loaders; and the RL5K, which…
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Portable Drill
March 7, 2014 – At the Montabert/Geith booth they are featuring the Montabert Micro CPA drilling attachment. Designed for use on a variety of carriers – including compact excavators, backhoe loaders and skid-steer loaders – these drilling attachments are the first of their kind in North America, but have been used all over the world in pipeline trenching, utility work, tiebacks,…
Read MoreRocks Build America
March 6, 2014 – Today at the NSSGA convention the association rolled out its new strategic plan, titled Rocks Build America. The plan focuses on legislative advocacy, safety, expand strategic communications and membership development. NSSGA president Michael Johnson said it is important to cultivate grass roots support for the association to achieve its goals.
Read MoreThe Word from Wirtgen
March 6, 2014 – At a ConExpo-Con/Agg media event, Wirtgen talked up its product line, including pavers, screeds, and especially its line of Kleemann portable crushing plants. The company’s Bruce McMonigle welcomed the trade press and stressed the fact that the company’s products run the gamut from construction to aggregates.
Read MoreJames Receives Award
March 5, 2014 – At the NSSGA convention, Vulcan Materials President and CEO Don James received the Barry K. Wendt Award. James used the occasion of his award to assail the extreme right and left wings of the political spectrum for views that are detrimental to the national economy and construction economy as well. He called for common sense legislation to…
Read MoreAllu: One Step Ahead
March 5, 2014 – Today at a ConExpo-Con/Agg media event, Allu introduced a quarry sized screener crusher processor attachment. The company touted its high-quality products and an emphasis on the North American market. The company’s Dale Mickle said the product is for loaders and excavators.
Read MoreMaximum McLanahan
March 5, 2014 – Today at a ConExpo-Con/Agg media event, McLanahan introduced the Freedom Series jaw crusher; a new cone crusher; a deep cone thickener; and a new filter press. Company president George Sidney stressed the importance of the filter press to frac sand production. He also touted McLanahan’s unique niche as a customized process solutions provider. They have served the…
Read MoreVolvo Builds Brand
March 5, 2014 – Today at a ConExpo-Con/Agg media event, Volvo Construction Equipment predicted plus or minus 5 percent company growth in North America. The company discussed its acquisition of Terex Trucks and confirmed its product renewal and expansion plans. New company President Martin Weissburg stressed that they will engage in product innovation to drive down costs. He noted that their…
Read MoreTerex Time
March 5, 2014 – Today at a ConExpo-Con/Agg media event, Terex Chairman Ron DeFeo commented that while 2013 was a year of improvement, 2014 should be a year of growth. At the show the company is focusing on its Construction and Materials Processing divisions, with an emphasis on aggregates-specific machines such as the TA400 artic and its Finlay, Powerscreen and MPS crushing…
Read MoreTire Time
March 4, 2014 – Michelin Earthmover announced it will soon offer new sizes of the MICHELIN X CRANE + and MICHELIN X-SUPER TERRAIN + to further meet demand in the construction industry. The new MICHELIN X-SUPER TERRAIN +, which is used on articulated dump trucks, will come in its new size and the tire itself has been re-engineered with features that…
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