ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014
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
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
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
Ribbon-cutting ceremony highlights what’s new
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 kicked off March 4 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the spirit of its theme, “If it’s new, it’s here.” A large crowd of attendees and exhibitors gathered outside the South Hall and across from the Platinum Lot… 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
