The view from above the Conn-Weld Industries booth in Central Hall as ConExpo-Con/Agg got underway Tuesday morning. (Photo: P&Q Staff)
The West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center was abuzz on the first day of ConExpo-Con/Agg. (Photo: P&Q Staff)McLanahan Corp.‘s Mark Krause (center) is the 2026 recipient of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award. Pictured alongside Krause are Wirtgen Group’s Craig Lamarque (left) and Kristi Wendt, daughter of Barry Wendt. (Photo: P&Q Staff)The iconic ConExpo-Con/Agg statues are adorned in protective safety vests as the show attempted a Guiness World Records mark for the most people wearing high-visibility vests. (Photo: P&Q Staff)Colby Bowman (left) and Chris Nawalaniec shared news and developments on behalf of Stedman Machine Co. during the show’s opening day. (Photo: P&Q Staff)Komatsu North America hosted a press conference to outline its ConExpo-Con/Agg offerings. Speaking on behalf of the company were (from left) Tim Tripas, senior vice president of construction equipment and dealer engagement; Paul Moore, vice president of products, marketing and services; Jason Anetsberger, senior director of customer solutions; and Rod Bull, CEO of Komatsu North America. (Photo: P&Q Staff)Bridgestone Americas highlighted two new tire offerings on Day 1 of ConExpo-Con/Agg. Rob Seibert, North American president of off the road at Bridgestone Americas (pictured), outlined the benefits of the VMTD and VRDU tires at the company’s booth. (Photo: P&Q Staff)Attendees make their way through the Silver Lot near the end of the first day of ConExpo-Con/Agg. (Photo: P&Q Staff)
