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World of Concrete: Page 3
NSC raises record-breaking funds at auction
The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program raised more than $617,750 at its seventh annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on January 25. “This is yet another example of the high value the concrete industry places on the CIM program,” said Eugene Martineau, executive director of the NSC. […]
February 2, 2012
Case upgrades N Series loader/backhoes
Case Construction rolled out at World of Concrete 2012 in Las Vegas upgrades to its Case N Series loader/backhoes include the application of cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) emissions-control technology to achieve Tier 4 Interim certification, as well as improvements in performance, productivity and maintainability.
February 1, 2012
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Deere intros 844K Series II loader
John Deere’s 7-yard class 844K Series II wheel loader introduced at the World of Concrete features new axles, improved stability and a 6 percent boost to full-turn tip-load capacity. Other improvements include ROPS certification and low-profile tires. The higher capacity axles have standard temperature monitoring and automatic cooling and filtration. Hy-Gard oil allows changee intervals […]
January 31, 2012
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See inside concrete with Hilti’s X-Scan
Scan concrete structures quickly and accurately to get large-area 2D or 3D images of what’s inside with Hilti’s PS 1000 X-Scan Radar Detection System. Using a hand-guided scanner with color display, move the scanner horizontally and vertically across a measured template grid and analyze the scans immediately on the X-Scan display. With the aid of […]
January 31, 2012
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Sullivan: Tinge of optimism
Ed Sullivan, chief economist, Portland Cement Association, now views the construction industry forecast with a “tinge of optimism,” although he warns that most real recovery is still a few years off. “We expect the industry to remain flat through 2014, with only marginal increases in 2015,” he said today, speaking at a World of Concrete press conference. […]
January 24, 2012
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Topcon showing new machine technologies at World of Concrete
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) will present an array of new machine control technologies, positioning tools and total stations at the World of Concrete trade show Jan. 24-27, in Las Vegas. The latest technologies in precision machine control for graders, dozers and excavators, a new line of lasers, plus two new standard-setting series of total stations […]
January 17, 2012
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WOC reveals contest winners
World of Concrete announced the top three winners of the “Crews That Rock” contest, which was created to honor hardworking crews in the construction industry and sponsored by BASF for WOC 2012, on December 19. Once World of Concrete narrowed the finalists to the top 45 entries, online voting for the top three winners ran […]
January 4, 2012
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World of Concrete 2012 releases mobile app
World of Concrete, in partnership with Maryland-based Core-Apps, on Dec. 19 released a new mobile app available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry. The new offering gives attendees and exhibitors access to a fully integrated trade show solution that streamlines real-time information including alerts, interactive floor plan and networking tools. “The World of Concrete Show App […]
December 20, 2011
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World of Concrete 2012 digital brochure available
The World of Concrete show management has released a digital brochure for the 2012 show. It may be accessed at http://www.worldofconcrete.com/assets/brochures/woc_events_broch/WOC_EVENTS_BROCH.html.
December 20, 2011
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GOMACO barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming
GOMACO Corp.’s new 4400 barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming will make its World of Concrete show debut in 2012 in Las Vegas. ,GOMACO Corp.’s new 4400 barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming will make its World of Concrete show debut in 2012 in Las Vegas. ,GOMACO Corp.’s new 4400 barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming will make its World of Concrete show debut in 2012 in Las Vegas. ,GOMACO Corp.’s new 4400 barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming will make its World of Concrete show debut in 2012 in Las Vegas. ,GOMACO Corp.’s new 4400 barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming will make its World of Concrete show debut in 2012 in Las Vegas. ,GOMACO Corp.’s new 4400 barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming will make its World of Concrete show debut in 2012 in Las Vegas. ,GOMACO Corp.’s new 4400 barrier machine for right-side and left-side slipforming will make its World of Concrete show debut in 2012 in Las Vegas.
December 16, 2011
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Caterpillar expands compact excavator range to 0.9-2.7 tons
Caterpillar is extending its range of compact excavators, with the addition of three models with operating weights of 2,061 pounds, 3,340 pounds and 5,886 pounds. These additional models broaden the appeal of the Cat compact crawler excavator line-up, extending machine choices for customers in a variety of industry sectors. Cat 300.9D takes Cat Into the […]
November 18, 2011
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Cat’s 5,000-sq.-ft. World of Concrete booth showcasing earthmoving and lifting machines
Caterpillar's display at World of Concrete 2012 will encompass 5,000-square-feet of floor space in the Central Hall (C5371) and feature a range of new earthmoving and lifting machines making their first public appearance, along with a variety of new work tools and the exclusive new Cat CT660 Vocational Truck (rolled out at ConExpo-Con/Agg in March 2011) in dump- and mixer-body configurations.
November 17, 2011
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Stu Angeli wins Wacker Neuson’s Trowel Challenge
Wacker Neuson held its third annual Trowel Challenge at the 2011 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. More than 150 trowel operators took this year’s challenge held in Wacker Neuson’s outdoor exhibit. The challenge tested the participants’ range of skills as they maneuvered around an obstacle course on the 2,400-square foot slab. The contestants with […]
January 31, 2011
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Bobcat adds compact excavator to M-Series line
Bobcat will add the E55 Conventional Tail Swing compact excavator to its M-Series line this spring, the equipment manufacturer announced at the 2010 World of Concrete.
January 24, 2011
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STIHL sponsors SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 National
At World of Concrete (WOC) 2010/ World of Masonry (WOM) 2010, STIHL held the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 National, which is said to be the largest bricklaying competition. In this event, held Jan. 19, the best masons in the world compete in 20, two-man teams, building a specified 26-foot, double-wythe — a continuous vertical section of masonry one unit in thickness — masonry brick wall in just 60 minutes.
January 24, 2011
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Freightliner, McNeilus develop bridge formula mixer chassis
Freightliner Trucks has collaborated with McNeilus Companies in the development of a new bridge formula mixer chassis, Freightliner announced on Jan. 18 at World of Concrete 2011 in Las Vegas.
January 20, 2011
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Cat shows 3 series: Compact track loader, mini excavators, and skid steer and multi-terrain loaders
Caterpillar is showcasing its new 259B3 Series compact track loader, new D Series mini excavators, and new B3 Series skid steer and multi-terrain loaders at the World of Concrete 2011 being held Jan. 18-21 in Las Vegas.
January 20, 2011
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No rebound until 2013, says PCA’s Sullivan
Don’t expect construction to significant rebounds until 2013, said Ed Sullivan, Portland Cement Association chief economist, during his annual forecast on Jan. 18 at the World of Concrete. “While it’s clear the economy is gathering strength,” Sullivan said, “it’s still at a slow pace.”
January 20, 2011
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