Registration is now open for the 2018 World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo, being held March 6-8 in Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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AGG1 Breaks Records in Nashville
The 2016 AGG1 Academy & Expo broke records for attendance, exhibit and education numbers, according to show organizers the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). The event was held at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., March 22-24, in conjunction with the World of Asphalt. Registered attendance of more than 9,000 beat the…
Read MoreNavy SEAL Inspires Young Leaders
March 22, 2016 – Former U.S. Navy SEAL Curt Cronin imparted leadership advice and lessons to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Young Leaders at the group’s annual luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products. The event was part of NSSGA’s annual convention, being held in Nashville. During more than a decade of combat operations to 18 countries throughout the Pacific and…
Read MoreGet In On The Action At AGG1
AGG1 ACADEMY & EXPO SLATED FOR NASHVILLE, AND THAT’S MUSIC TO THE INDUSTRY’S EARS. By Mark S. Kuhar The 2016 AGG1 Academy & Expo is coming up fast. The event takes place in Nashville, March 22-24, once again co-located with the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Convention and World of Asphalt Show & Conference. AGG1 is the leading…
Read MoreAdvance Registrations Surge for AGG1
The World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Academy & Expo 2016 are on track to be standouts with advance registration for the exhibitions and education programs tracking far ahead of past shows, and a record show size for both AGG1 and World of Asphalt. The show will feature more than 150,000 net sq. ft. of exhibits of the…
Read MoreTurin Addresses Young Leaders Luncheon at NSSGA Convention
Dave Turin of the hit Discovery Channel TV show “Gold Rush” gave the keynote address at the NSSGA’s Young Leaders luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products, and his message of hard work, family first and finding personal happiness had everyone in the room clapping. The event was part of NSSGA’s annual convention in Baltimore, held in conjunction with AGG1 and the World of Asphalt.…
Read MoreAGG1 a Record-Breaker
World of Asphalt and AGG1 2015 were a huge success: registered attendance broke all records, the show floor was the largest ever and education ticket sales set a new record, according to show organizers the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). The event was held March 17-19 at the Baltimore Convention Center. AEM and NSSGA reported: More industry…
Read MoreDave Turin Reads Rock Products!
March 17, 2015 – Dave Turin of the hit Discovery Channel TV show Gold Rush reads Rock Products! Doesn’t everybody? Turin gave the keynote address at the NSSGA’s Young Leaders luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products, and his message of hard work, family first and finding personal happiness had everyone in the room clapping. The event was part of NSSGA’s annual convention in Baltimore,…
Read MoreNSSGA Convention Kick-Off
March 16, 2015 – I am blogging live this week from Baltimore, where the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association is holding its annual convention concurrent with the kick-off of the AGG1 and World of Asphalt trade shows. At the Opening General Session, Rep. Bud Schuster (R-Pa.) spoke about the importance of infrastructure investment and rebuilding America’s roads and bridges. He pledged his support in…
Read MoreAGG1 2015 Preview
THE AGGREGATES INDUSTRY’S BIG SHOW OF THE YEAR PUTS THE ‘MORE’ IN BALTIMORE. By Mark S. Kuhar AGG1 is right around the corner. The AGG1 Academy & Expo is geared to the decision-makers and buyers from the companies that produce the vast majority of crushed stone, sand and gravel in the marketplace, including company owners, senior managers, plant managers, superintendents,…
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