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Liebherr to roll out crawler tractor
Liebherr will showcase its PR 776 Litronic crawler tractor at Bauma 2016. The PR 776, which is Liebherr’s first tractor in the 70-ton category, is designed for mining and quarry operations, the company says. The new crawler tractor includes some features from the company’s Generation 6 program such as proactive power control, the maintenance concept or the modern driver’s cab. With the PR 776, Liebherr now has seven models in its portfolio with operation weights from 17 to 70 tons. Keep Reading
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 to feature new layout
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 will feature a new show layout that will make it easier for attendees to find products and booths, according to event organizers. The reconfigured layout will make it easier for attendees to navigate the show floor. It will also create better synergy between outdoor and indoor product areas. Show management cited increased demand for exhibit space as a major factor in the show floor redesign. As part of the new layout, the Gold Lot will include an expanded Gold Hall. The Bronze Lot will be added to the South Hall. Both lots will feature registration areas. There will also be registration in the Westgate Convention Center. “ConExpo-Con/Agg is guided by volunteer industry leaders and we want to most effectively connect the exhibitors and attendees and deliver a quality show experience," says Rich Goldsbury, 2017 ConExpo-Con/Agg chair and president of Bobcat Co. and Doosan. "These improvements will help us achieve that goal.” ConExpo-Con/Agg will take place March 7-11, 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. Attendee registration will… Keep Reading
ASGCO releases One-Sided Slide-lers
ASGCO has introduced its patent-pending One-Sided Slide-lers to the conveying market. According to the company, the product gives users the ability to change idler rolls under the conveyor loading skirt area without having to remove adjacent belt idlers. In addition, the Slide-lers’ size allows them to fit into tight spaces and ensures belt rolling support, as well as ease of change out. The One-Sided Slide-lers, which meet all CEMA standards, allow users to remove the wing and center roll hangers for easy replacement of idler rolls. The product can also be designed to hold any manufacturer roll in the industry. Designed for use on only one side of the conveyor system, the One-Sided Slide-lers are available for any belt width, troughing angle or idler. Keep Reading
Atlas Copco distribution center optimizes delivery system
Atlas Copco’s Rock Drilling Tools (RDT) Distribution Center in Chambersburg, Pa., is helping to optimize the company’s delivery system in the United States. According to the company, the new center, which is part of a larger worldwide initiative to enhance customer service through supply chain improvements, serves as a “replenishment point” for Atlas Copco customer centers and distributors. The distribution center also allows Atlas Copco stores to keep a leaner inventory, but still allows customers to benefit from shorter lead times on their tooling orders. “Critical stock will continue to be maintained at the stores as needed, of course,” says Tammy Cairns-Buhler, an Atlas Copco RDT global optimization project manager. “But our global inventory control system lets stores get product sooner, and the quicker turnaround allows them to keep the rest of their inventory lean.” Eliminating the need for stores to keep high stock levels reduces inefficiencies of inventory control and storage-related costs, Atlas Copco reports. Overall, the goal of utilizing the distribution center is to improve product availability and… Keep Reading
Double Coin names regional sales manager
Double Coin and the China Manufacturers Alliance (CMA) named Donald Streiff as Southwest regional sales manager. Streiff has more than 10 years of experience in the tire industry. Prior to this position, he served as senior territory sales manager for Continental Tire. “We are thrilled to have Donnie join our team,” says Aaron Murphy, vice president of CMA. “Given his outstanding background and industry experience, we believe he is a valuable addition to Double Coin and CMA. As our company and brands continues to grow, Donnie will play a vital role in the success of our many initiatives.” Keep Reading
BKT adds three sales managers
BKT Tires added three new regional sales managers to its staff. The three new hires include Blaine Koller, Gary Pompo and Peter Row. Koller will cover the Northwest for the company. He has more than 11 years of industry experience and most recently served as sales manager for the west coast of British Columbia. Pompo brings more than 25 years of experience to the tire industry. His previous experience includes managing GCR Tires and Pomp’s Tires. Row has more than 17 years of industry experience, including territory management, sales and market development. Keep Reading
AEM, AEMP telematics standard includes new features
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) released their new construction equipment telematics standard, which now includes features to facilitate data gathering. The new standard also includes a test database and manufacturer verification system. The standard enables equipment users to gather more OEM equipment data into their preferred business or fleet management software. This provides users with easier access and improved ability to manage and analyze information across their fleets, the associations say. Currently, the standard is going through the approval process with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to be accepted as a global standard. Thus far, the original data points and intent have not changed. However, the ISO review process has resulted in the following changes: More frequent data polling More data flexibility Better security Faster API load time More options for customers’ integrators Unit of measures standardized to metric More data per customers’ requests “This ISO standard gives fleet-intensive companies confidence the format of the data being gathered from multiple OEMs… Keep Reading
Superior names conveying, washing machinery dealer in Mexico
Superior Industries, headquartered in Morris, Minn., named TRACSA and Soluciones Integrales para Trituración, S.A. de C.V. (SITSA) as its new conveying and washing equipment dealer in Mexico. According to Superior, TRACSA/SITSA will market, sell and service its full line of conveying and washing products throughout the states of Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, State of México, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Morelos, Guerrero Puebla, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo. “As we continue to grow our presence in Mexico, we were seeking a dealer partner with the combination of experienced personnel and the proper infrastructure needed to support our capital equipment,” says Roland Duer, Superior’s director of business development in Latin America. “We believe we achieve this goal when partnering with such a strong and renowned dealer like TRACSA/SITSA. Our customers will benefit from closer, more localized sales and a comprehensive service and support network.” Together, TRACSA/SITSA have more than two dozen branches. Superior engineers and manufactures groundbreaking, bulk material processing and handling… Keep Reading
A look back: The federal highway program’s history
In light of the recent passage of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, check out a timeline of the history of the federal highway program. Keep Reading
