Hillhead is Happening

June 9, 2014 – More than 80 machines will be put through their paces in four ‘live’ demonstration areas (Quarry Face, Rock Processing, Recycling and new for 2014, General Purpose) at Hillhead this year. Hillhead 2014 takes place at Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, UK June 24-26. Machines that will be seen in action include including crushers, screens and shredders…

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Manufacturer News – June 2014

Caterpillar Inc. reported that first-quarter 2014 sales and revenues were $13.241 billion, about flat with the first quarter of 2013 sales and revenues of $13.210 billion. “Given the business and economic uncertainties around the world and continuing decline in our mining sales, I am pleased with our performance in the first quarter. We understand we don’t control the economy and…

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ConExpo-Con/Agg Revisited

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS, POWERFUL PRODUCTS AND MORE FROM A RECORD-BREAKING SHOW. 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 set new records for exhibit space, number of…

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CASE Wheel Loader Offers Burn Power

CASE Construction Equipment introduced the new CASE 1221F wheel loader, the newest and largest model in the company’s F Series wheel loader line. Designed with an 11.9-liter Tier 4 Interim-certified engine that delivers up to 355 hp (265 kW), the CASE 1221F is built for heavy earthmoving and loading applications such as those encountered in aggregate and mining operations. Enhancements…

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Day One Update

March 4, 2014 – An estimated 125,000 people are expected to descend on the Las Vegas Convention Center for ConExpo-Con/Agg. On Day One, sunny skies and warm temperatures meant brisk business in the outdoor lots, while inside the aisles were filled with construction industry professionals looking at the latest equipment and technology. A heavy slate of press events and product introductions…

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Making The CASE

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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Case Launches New Equipment at Public Works Show

CASE Construction Equipment introduced new equipment and technologies for public works professionals at the 2013 International Public Works Congress & Exposition, held Aug. 25-28 at McCormick Place in Chicago, including: The CASE 621F wheel loader. The 621F provides up to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times and higher travel…

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