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2017 ConExpo-Con/Agg dates set
The next ConExpo-Con/Agg international exposition will be held March 7-11, 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. ConExpo-Con/Agg is held every three years for the construction and construction materials industry. It is co-located with the IFPE exposition for fluid power, power transmission and motion control. Nearly 130,000 people registered for 2014 ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE, the second-highest attendance record in the shows’ history. Plus, 41,000 education tickets were sold, also a record. The chairperson for the event will be Richard M. Goldsbury, president of Bobcat Co. and the Doosan heavy equipment division in North America, Australia, New Zealand and other Oceania countries and territories. He will lead the show’s management committee, a group of volunteer manufacturers and other industry stakeholders who oversee show planning to ensure the event meets industry needs. “2017 will definitely build on the momentum of 2014, and we are already in analysis and planning mode just weeks after such a successful event,” Goldsbury says. “Our focus is to amplify our efforts to deliver… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment names distributor
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment named Stewart & Stevenson a distributor for its generators, portable air compressors, boosters and associated equipment throughout various territories in the United States. “Stewart & Stevenson has a great leadership team who makes their customers a top priority," says Alan Kurus, vice president of sales, Atlas Copco Construction Equipment. "They serve a large market throughout the USA and we are excited to begin our partnership with them.” Since 1902, Stewart & Stevenson has provided equipment and service from a strategic network of sales and service centers in domestic and international locations. It works in several industries, including oil and gas, marine, power generation and transportation, providing a range of products, including custom power-generation packages for on-site continuous, emergency standby, peak-shaving and now, Atlas Copco portable energy equipment. “The Atlas Copco product line meshes well with the equipment and rental needs of customers in the markets that we serve," says Bill Simmons, president and CEO of Stewart & Stevenson Power Products. "It is a great addition to… Keep Reading
Unified Screening & Crushing
SuperFlow Screens are designed to prevent blinding with stone, sand, granite, ag-lime, asphalt, coal, topsoil, green waste recycling and other materials. They perform well when screening dry material, and especially productive when handling wet or sticky material, the company says. The vibrating action makes them an ideal choice for continuous wet screening applications. “W”, “D”, “H” and “T” style screens are available. www.unifiedscreening.com Keep Reading
Vortex
Vortex announces a 10-year warranty on its loading spout lifting cables for loading spout systems. Vortex's loading spouts are unique for loading bulk materials into open and/or enclosed vessels because of their 4-cable lifting design providing maximum stability, compared with the standard two- or three-cable systems. The in-line drive system also incorporates special three-piece CNC-machined pulleys that feature chamfered edges and precision cable grooves to significantly reduce cable wear and back lashing, eliminating costly downtime for repairs. Vortex will replace the cables if they are defective due to wear or irritation caused by the CNC machined pulleys. www.vortexloading.com/loading-spout-cable-warranty/ Keep Reading
NSSGA seeks input on inspector training
Can you think of a way MSHA inspectors could be better trained to do their jobs? Are you a mine operator who is willing to participate in the training process? The Technical Task Force for the MSHA-NSSGA Alliance committee wants to hear from you. But you better act fast. The group is looking for a way to ensure inspector trainees leave the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration Academy with an appreciation for what operators must do in order to demonstrate compliance with standards. The Technical Task Force wants operators to give inspector trainees their perspectives on compliance in a constructive manner. It also aims to develop a means by which to select key topics. So far, members have suggested instructing inspector trainees on: promoting the idea that zero fatalities is a real and achievable number, encouraging observations and reviews of near-miss accidents, promoting best practices gleaned from inspections of other operations, conducting small group safety meetings on every inspection and realizing the lengths that many operators go to implement safety… Keep Reading
Case taps Leica Geosystems for machine control technologies
Case Construction Equipment formed a pact with Leica Geosystems to provide machine control technologies – both factory installed and aftermarket – for its construction equipment. The agreement -- part of a global alliance between Leica Geosystems and Case’s parent company, CNH Industrial -- also includes a commitment to shared product development. Leica Geosystems solutions and other machine control opportunities from the factory will be fully integrated on Case equipment. In addition, customers will receive greater access to and support for these technologies through the Case dealer network, the company says. Case will retain the ability to work with all major machine control providers through factory options. “It was important for us to help make machine control technology more accessible and practical for the end user, and this agreement will make it easier for contractors to deploy it through their Case dealer,” says Jim Hasler, vice president, Case Construction Equipment. “Thanks to this partnership with Leica Geosystems, we can look at our equipment from step one and determine the best ways… Keep Reading
Cat expands Ring Power distribution offerings
Caterpillar named Ring Power Corp., a north and central Florida Caterpillar dealer, that area’s distributor of the products it acquired from Bucyrus Mining Products. The agreement allows Ring Power to provide a full spectrum of Cat mining products, services and support. This expanded line of mining products is used in surface and underground mining and complements Caterpillar’s existing lines. Products include large electric rope shovels, hydraulic mining shovels, surface drills, underground drills, draglines, continuous mining machines and belt systems for underground mining as well as large electric-drive trucks. “We are very happy to expand our offering to the mining industry customers in our territory,” says David Alban, executive vice president, Ring Power. “As we work towards leveraging our network to serve as the distribution source for all mining products in our territory, stability, safety and world class customer service will remain our top priorities.” Ring Power says it has worked closely with Caterpillar to ensure a smooth transition for new and existing customers, making significant investments in training, tooling and… Keep Reading
Scania signs pact to provide engines
Scania signed an agreement with Atlas Copco to provide the engines that will power a new line of large portable air compressors. Scania says the deal implies an annual volume of 800 engines and includes deliveries of its 9-, 13- and 16-litre engines that comply with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions regulations. “We are pleased with being selected Atlas Copco’s partner of choice to power its compressors,” says Robert Sobocki, senior vice president of Scania Engines. “I am confident and look forward to a successful market introduction.” Keep Reading
Astec Industries completes purchase of Telestack
Astec Industries Inc. completed the $36 million purchase of Telestack Ltd., a company that designs, manufactures, installs and commissions material handling systems used extensively in the aggregate, mining and port industries. Telestack was established in 1999 and is located in Omagh, Northern Ireland. It uses direct sales and dealer distribution to market its products worldwide. “Telestack and Astec share many core business values such as a commitment to customer service and providing the most innovative products for the industries we serve – infrastructure, mining and energy,” says Astec CEO Benjamin G. Brock. “With this acquisition, we have further demonstrated our commitment to growth in not only these industries but in international markets as well. Telestack will help us provide a broader product line to all of the industries mentioned in addition to material handling at ports around the globe.” Keep Reading
