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Terex Washing Systems launches larger washer
Terex Washing Systems is using ConExpo-Con/Agg to announce its new larger model in the Aggresand range -- the Aggresand 206 washer. The unit will make its official debut at the Hillhead show this June in Buxton, England. The larger Aggresand… Keep Reading
Bridgestone app to guide customers to right equipment
Bridgestone is putting the final touches on an app called Tire Advisor that will direct customers to the tire model that's most suitable for their particular piece of equipment. According to Michelle Lane, Bridgestone's channel marketing manager for mining, customers… Keep Reading
Caterpillar talks Tier 4
Caterpillar held a ConExpo-Con/Agg press conference hosted by company chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman. He said Tier 4 is the most significant product development in Caterpillar history. Oberhelman emphasized sustainability, saying remanufactured equipment is big business for Cat, and is… Keep Reading
Ultralok tooth system update among Esco’s show highlights
Esco Corp. is launching a few new products and expanded product lines at ConExpo/ConAgg 2014. Esco's Ultralok tooth system, for example, has expanded to fit even more machines, including bolt-on adapters for wheel loaders and several new point shapes for… Keep Reading
Trail King reaches milestone, showcases redesigned trailers
Trail King Industries, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, wove through its storied history Wednesday morning during a press conference at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. Trail King, which is displaying 14 trailer models in its Gold Lot booth, is showcasing four updated… Keep Reading
6 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductees honored at reception
The Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held March 3 in Las Vegas immediately following NSSGA's Chairman's Reception. The black-tie event began with a cocktail reception, which was followed by dinner and the award ceremony. Six industry… Keep Reading
Astec Industries highlights new offerings
At a morning press conference before the start of the show, Ben Brock, president and CEO of Astec Industries spoke to a group of journalists and employees. Brock lauded president Obama's highway-bill proposal, and highlighted a few of the Astec… Keep Reading
Hyundai excavator tops its others in size
A 260,140-lb. excavator, the largest Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has designed, was one of several introductions the company discussed Tuesday during a press event at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The R1200-9 excavator features a 740-hp, Tier 3 engine and is designed specifically… Keep Reading
Portable Metso machine combines crushing, screening
Metso introduced two new portable plants Monday during ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in the Lokotrack LT220D crusher and the Lokotrack ST2.8 screen. According to Adrian Wood, Metso's vice president of sales support for crushing and screening equipment, the LT220D will revolutionize the… Keep Reading
