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John Deere reveals construction portfolio additions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

John Deere reveals construction portfolio additions at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

John Deere showcases new machine offerings in a variety of product categories including new P-Tier small dozers, a large ADT-drawn scraper and P-Tier compact track loader and skid steer loader models. Making their debut at the show, John Deere and the Wirtgen Group collaborated to develop four new models of cold planer attachments compatible with […]

Controlling dust for a hospital demolition protects patients and students

Controlling dust for a hospital demolition protects patients and students

PEORIA, IL – The leader in dust control technologies helped the Methodist University Hospital (MUH) in Memphis, TN prepare for a $275 million facility upgrade by controlling dust emissions during the demolishing of its old facility on the University of Tennessee campus. The contractor, DT Specialized Services (DTSS), employed the DustBoss® DB-60 Fusion™ to mitigate […]

Ignite Attachments launches Severe Duty Bucket and Sweeper Bucket attachments

Ignite Attachments launches Severe Duty Bucket and Sweeper Bucket attachments

Product line expansion supports construction and industrial projects to help get the job done right MOORHEAD, MN – Ignite Attachments announced the expansion of its product lineup to include the Severe Duty Bucket and Sweeper Bucket attachments. Arriving at the start of another busy year, the new additions offer enhanced versatility and product availability for […]

Set up underway for the 2023 Hard Hat Expo

Set up underway for the 2023 Hard Hat Expo

The Exposition Center at the Great New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY was abuzz with activity as set up began for the 35th annual Hard Hat Expo being held March 22 and 23. Show hours on Wednesday will be 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. with an attendee/exhibitor mixer taking place on the show floor […]

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 Komatsu will showcase machines and technology that can help increase productivity and optimize operations

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 Komatsu will showcase machines and technology that can help increase productivity and optimize operations

To help meet worker shortages and increase jobsite productivity, Komatsu is committed to offering tools that help customers best deploy their workforce and optimize operations. With machines that help quickly upskill workers and technology that aims to improve efficiency, at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, Komatsu will showcase how it can help customers optimize their workforce and create […]

Mastering stratification to increase productivity

Mastering stratification to increase productivity

by Matthew Armstrong, MAJOR Business Development Analyst Aggregate and mining producers are likely familiar with the concept of stratification, a natural phenomenon vital to their material screening productivity. Stratification is the process by which vibration in a bed of material — or material passing over screen media — causes coarse material to rise to the […]

GSSI highlights PaveScan® RDM 2.0 – non-destructive asphalt density assessment tool ideal for uncovering inconsistencies during paving process

GSSI highlights PaveScan® RDM 2.0 – non-destructive asphalt density assessment tool ideal for uncovering inconsistencies during paving process

GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, highlights their PaveScan RDM 2.0, a second-generation asphalt density assessment tool ideal for non-destructive asphalt compaction testing, quality assurance/quality control of new pavements, and determining pavement non-conformity. By uncovering inconsistencies that occur during the paving process, including poor uniformity and significant variations in density, […]

New loader radial for high-traction work: Galaxy Hippo all-steel radial from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires

New loader radial for high-traction work: Galaxy Hippo all-steel radial from Yokohama Off-Highway tires

WAKEFIELD, MA—The new Galaxy Hippo all-steel radial from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc., pushes traction to a whole new level for bucket loaders. The high-traction pattern is ideal for loaders working in dirt on construction sites, or on farms and dairies.

New High-Performance Circle for Cat® 24 and 24M Motor Graders increases performance, lowers total cost of ownership and improves drawbar durability

New High-Performance Circle for Cat® 24 and 24M Motor Graders increases performance, lowers total cost of ownership and improves drawbar durability

Caterpillar’s new High-Performance Circle (HPC) for Cat® 24 and 24M Motor Graders improves machine performance, efficiency and uptime availability when maintaining haul roads at large mines. When paired with Cat exclusive extended life blade rail wear strips, the HPC reduces total cost of ownership for the drawbar circle moldboard and downtime by up to 80%.

Hearty and happy to return, Hard Hat Expo set for March

Hearty and happy to return, Hard Hat Expo set for March

Plans are being finalized for the 35th annual Hard Hat Expo, set to take place March 22 and 23 in Syracuse, NY. Requests from both attendees and exhibitors for evening hours have been heard, so for the first time, this year the show hours on Wednesday will be 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. with an […]

Stellar debuts ‘We Are Stellar’ initiative at CONEXPO 2023

Stellar debuts ‘We Are Stellar’ initiative at CONEXPO 2023

Plans to host expert-led product walkarounds and Gold Rush stars in booth W43845  Las Vegas, NV —  Stellar, a 100% employee-owned and operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic trucks and cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers, and service truck and van accessories, is excited to be a part of CONEXPO 2023. The manufacturer will be showcasing […]

John Deere to roll out latest construction technologies, including industry-firsts, at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

John Deere to roll out latest construction technologies, including industry-firsts, at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

MOLINE, IL  — As a leader in technology and innovation, John Deere is exhibiting its latest precision solutions for the construction industry at 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show in Las Vegas. “At John Deere, we continue to provide customers with groundbreaking, smart technologies aimed to improve user experience in the present and yield proven results in the […]

Yanmar Compact Equipment returns to Las Vegas with new product line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

Yanmar Compact Equipment returns to Las Vegas with new product line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

Yanmar Compact Equipment will launch a new product line strengthening its offering of compact equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas. The manufacturer will have a 7,880-square-foot booth under the Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (Yanmar CE NA) umbrella. Yanmar will show its new products as well as its mini excavators, wheel loaders and tracked […]

Polk County, FL, wins Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation

Polk County, FL, wins Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation

The Polk County, FL, Board of County Commissioners, Roads and Drainage Division, has been honored with the 2022 James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation, presented by FP2 Inc. Polk County is the fourth largest county by land area in the state of Florida. The county’s roadway network, which includes 2,535 centerline miles of […]

Caterpillar showcases equipment innovation, ease of use technologies, convenient service options and the 2023 Global Operator Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Caterpillar showcases equipment innovation, ease of use technologies, convenient service options and the 2023 Global Operator Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

The stage is set for Caterpillar’s largest exhibit to date at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 where the company will highlight its latest products, services and technologies while paying tribute to those who build the world’s infrastructure. The company’s 70,000 ft2 (6,500 m2) outdoor demonstration arena will anchor the massive display known as Operator Stadium located in the […]

Yanmar CE and ASV officially join forces to become Yanmar Compact Equipment North America

Yanmar CE and ASV officially join forces to become Yanmar Compact Equipment North America

GRAND RAPIDS, MN – Yanmar Compact Equipment North America (YCENA), encompassing the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, finalizes its status as a single legal entity. The major milestone comes three years after the Yanmar Group acquired ASV Holdings, Inc. Now, the Yanmar Compact Equipment division in North America and ASV officially join to become […]

Nominate an industry leader or innovator for the 2023 Transportation Development Hall of Fame

Nominate an industry leader or innovator for the 2023 Transportation Development Hall of Fame

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2023 Transportation Development Hall of Fame class. Launched in 2010, the Hall “honors individuals or families from the public and private sectors who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. transportation development during their careers.”

Caterpillar showcases equipment innovation, ease of use technologies, convenient service options and the 2023 Global Operator Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Caterpillar showcases equipment innovation, ease of use technologies, convenient service options and the 2023 Global Operator Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

New Caterpillar Technology, Services and Sustainability hubs provide visitors the opportunity to look beyond the iron for ways to increase operating efficiencies and improve machine uptime. Visitors will find new and current models and battery-electric machine prototypes during the expo from March 14-18 in Las Vegas, NV.

Volvo Construction Equipment increases sales and continues industry transformation in Q4, 2022

Volvo Construction Equipment increases sales and continues industry transformation in Q4, 2022

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has achieved a steady rise in sales across both the last quarter and the full year, 2022 – securing good profitability while accelerating in the sustainable industry transformation.

CDRA announces C&D World Program

CDRA announces C&D World Program

LAS VEGAS –The meeting place of the construction material recycling industry will be March 14-15 at the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association annual meeting at the Paris Las Vegas as part of the huge CONEXPO-CON/AGG show. C&D World 2023 features educational sessions focused on must-know trends, topics, and networking. Our presenter on “What is Going […]

Vermeer reimagines the HG4000 horizontal grinder

Vermeer reimagines the HG4000 Horizontal Grinder

Vermeer continues to innovate with the introduction of the redesigned Vermeer HG4000 horizontal grinder. This new generation of the HG4000 delivers powerful performance in various wood waste recycling applications and landscaping material production. It’s equipped with a 536-horsepower (399.7-kW) CAT C13B T4F/Stage V diesel engine, a Series III duplex drum, an aggressive infeed to accommodate […]