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Case hosts discussion that results in call for action
Case Construction Equipment addressed the problem with this nation’s crumbling infrastructure during a lively panel discussion titled Dire States and a call for change. On hand were Jim Oberstar, former U.S. Congressman and chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure… Keep Reading
NSSGA crafts infrastructure policy debate plan
NSSGA revealed a strategic plan for policy debate on rebuilding America’s transportation infrastructure. Called Rocks Build America, it outlines four key objectives: 1. strengthen NSSGA’s legislative advocacy leadership role and effectiveness in the construction materials sector, 2. successfully advocate for members’… Keep Reading
Volvo announces new products
Volvo Construction introduced the L250H loader, which is Tier 4 Final. In addition to a variety of other new offerings, the company is touting its equipment rebuild program. Also, Volvo's booths feature appearances by Dakota Fred from the TV show… Keep Reading
Ultimate Uptime from John Deere
The new Ultimate Uptime customer support solution from John Deere is designed to improve customers’ profitability by maximizing productivity and uptime while lowering operating costs. “When we ask customers what they want from us, we hear one answer more than… Keep Reading
Topcon haul truck system remotely tracks, reports payloads
Topcon Positioning Group developed a new feature for Sitelink3D in the HT-30 haul truck module. According to a press release, the system features a small, portable GPS-enabled control box that mounts into a truck cab. As a truck is loaded,… Keep Reading
IRock debuts crushers, eyes the future
A jaw crusher and an impact crusher are new this year from IRock Crushers, which discussed its equipment launches at a Thursday press conference at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. IRock's jaw crusher, the tracked TJ-3046, offers better sizing control because of a… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco touting fuel efficiency on latest drill rig
Atlas Copco is introducing its FlexiROC T45 top hammer surface drill rig at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014, along with the COP 3060 rock drill. According to Atlas Copco, the FlexiROC T45 with a fixed boom uses half as much fuel as its… Keep Reading
McLanahan rolls out 4 new products, launches new website
McLanahan Corp. rolled out four new products during ConExpo-ConAgg, it announced at a press conference during the show. They include a cone crusher, deep cone thickener, jaw crusher and filter press. President and COO George Sidney Jr. attributed the company's success and longevity to… Keep Reading
Case Construction updates, expands product line
To a crowd of 100 journalists, Jim Hasler, vice president, Case Construction, discussed the company's presence at ConExpo-Con/Agg, including a completely updated and expanded product line. And Peter White, director of global product quality, detailed Case D Series Excavators, which… Keep Reading
