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Bridgestone Americas Off Road Tire launches new tire line at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Bridgestone Americas Off Road Tire showcased a new ultra heavy duty earthmover tire at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the V-Steel Rock E-Premium for 100-ton-class earthmovers. Featuring trapezoidal blocks with circumferential grooves, the VREP increases wear resistance while minimizing internal friction and uneven wear. The tire’s lug arrangement boosts stability while improving operator comfort, and a two-stage lug design […]

March 23, 2011

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Caterpillar celebrates Generations

By Mike Anderson LAS VEGAS – Surrounded by the green of Caterpillar’s Generations Park, John Disharoon noted the 30-percent increase in efficiency and 30-percent reduction in emissions of what his company has long termed a “track-type tractor.” “Most of you are thinking I’m talking about the D7E right next to me – and those are […]

March 22, 2011

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Griffin to showcase non-clog pumps at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Perform wastewater/sewer bypass pumping, sumping and flood control applications with Griffin’s Dewatering Pump, which will be featured in the company’s booth at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, held March 22 through 26 in Las Vegas. The trailer-mounted 4-inch solid handling pump features a 450-horsepower engine with a head capacity that exceeds 300 feet. The silent, non-clogging pump, is capable of 9,000-gpm […]

March 17, 2011

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Test your strength with Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power’s Knockout Power Challenge

CONEXPO-CON/AGG participants will have the chance to test the power of their punch during Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power’s Knockout Power Challenge, held each day in their outdoor booth, #652. A boxing machine records the strength of the participant’s punch. The company will give prizes including $100 poker chips and “Heavy Hitter” t-shirts for the […]

March 17, 2011

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Trail King Industries names new president

Trail King Industries, a manufacturer of open deck and material hauling trailers, named Bruce Yakley as its president. Yakley will succeed current Trail King president, Carol Lowe, who is returning to Carlisle Companies on April 1. Yakley has 37 years of experience in lean manufacturing, supply chain management, engineering and product development. He most recently […]

March 16, 2011

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Win a trip to Vegas from Cat to see new vocational trucks at ConExpo-Con/Agg

Caterpillar will unveil the first model in its full line of Cat Vocational Trucks, the Cat CT660, in Las Vegas at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March. As part of the celebration, Caterpillar is holding an online sweepstakes featuring a trip to Vegas.

March 14, 2011

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NCCCO exams, examiner workshops offered at ConExpo-Con/Agg

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) will be offering written, practical, and recertification exams for OSHA-recognized and ANSI-accredited crane operator and related certification examinations at ConExpo-Con/Agg, which is being held March 22-26 in Las Vegas. Also, for the first time, practical examiner accreditation workshops for nearly all CCO programs will also […]

March 14, 2011

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ConExpo to recycle show materials

ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2011 partnered together to promote redistribution and reuse of discarded show materials with “Repurpose America.” Repurpose America is a program of Greener Vegas, a nonprofit organization that collects unwanted non-recyclable products and materials and reproduces them for donation to groups such as local schools, teachers and community associations. Discarded show materials that […]

March 14, 2011

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CPS Security to exhibit portable camera system

CPS Security Solutions will demonstrate its range of security products and services for the construction industry at Booth S-12812 at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas. CPS Security Solutions will display its Portable Camera System, a camera surveillance unit. The commercial grade camera unit can be mounted on poles or walls and includes two infrared cameras with […]

March 14, 2011

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By Equipment World Staff   Top 10 For 2010, EquipmentWorld.com readers were most interested in new product releases, with an article announcing Caterpillar’s new line of vocational trucks garnering the most visits for the year. News from Case, Doosan and JCB also landed in the top 10 list of news articles. California Air Resources Board […]

February 3, 2011

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Cat sponsors regional AEM Construction Challenge rallies

Caterpillar Inc. has signed on as a major sponsor of the 2011 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. Caterpillar Inc. is sponsoring four of the nine regional rallies taking place on Jan. 15, 2011. Caterpillar Inc. is sponsoring AEM Construction Challenge regional rallies in Atlanta, Ga.; Chicago; Cincinnati, Ohio; […]

January 13, 2011

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By Equipment World Staff CONEXPO-CON/AGG adds to show lineup Start your planning early with an online database showcasing the latest technology and equipment updates you’ll see in Las Vegas. The database, which can be accessed by visiting www.conexpoconagg.com and clicking on the new products and technologies link, is searchable by industry, equipment manufacturer and sustainability […]

December 30, 2010