ConExpo-Con/Agg
ConExpo-Con/Agg sets high marks for attendance, exhibitors
Nearly 130,000 people were registered for last week's co-located ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, surpassing the last edition of the shows and setting the second-highest attendance mark in the shows' history. According to AEM, ConExpo-Con/Agg… 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
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
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
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
NSSGA chairman’s perspective
We asked NSSGA’s chairman of the board questions about MSHA, surface transportation funding and the association’s direction as the group prepares for its annual convention. Ward Nye, president and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials, was named National Stone, Sand &… Keep Reading
NSSGA Convention preview
NSSGA’s Pamala Bouchard, vice president of member services, offers a look ahead to the association’s annual convention. The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Annual Convention takes place March 3-7 at the Encore Las Vegas. Pit & Quarry caught… Keep Reading
2013 Equipment Online
Even in today’s increasingly digital world, Pit & Quarry readers tell us they prefer the print magazine as their top source for industry information. Still, the magazine isn’t the only media platform aggregate producers are leaning on these days. Websites,… Keep Reading
