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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
Mellott venturing into new territories
Mellott Co. has traditionally been a regional company focused on contract crushing, and one that has primarily sold new equipment. But Mellott, a Warfordsburg, Pa.-based company, is venturing into some new areas to accommodate customers' evolving needs, says Rich Blake,… Keep Reading
Live from ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014
The Pit & Quarry staff reports live from ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas March 3-8, 2014, providing news, exhibitor listings, Las Vegas tourism information and more. Just added: ConExpo-Con/Agg SLIDESHOW, including more one-of-a-kind booths and a Caveman. NEWS NSSGA crafts infrastructure… Keep Reading
pitandquarry x LookBook Outlet Store Festival Dress
pitandquarry x LookBook Outlet Store Festival Dress is Perfect for Play, Parties and Clubbing If you’re ready to swing, you’re ready to go all out in the hottest items on the market. What can be hotter than fringe? This pitandquarry… Keep Reading
Obama outlines vision to invest $302B in infrastructure
President Obama outlined his vision for investing in America’s infrastructure with a $302 billion, four-year surface transportation reauthorization proposal. During a speech made February 26 at the Union Depot train station in Saint Paul, Minn., he said he would work… Keep Reading
Terex asks attendees to show how they make America
Terex plans to raise awareness and funds for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM). I Make America campaign 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 4-7 at its booth in the Gold Lot (1047) by encouraging its employees and attendees to… Keep Reading
