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The CH840i cone crusher features mechanical upgrades, connectivity, advanced automation and rebuild possibilities. Photo courtesy of Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology

Sandvik tech designed to enhance crushing operations

March 23, 2023 By

SAM by Sandvik, which is available on all 800i series crushers, was a focus in Sandvik’s booth last week at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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Dodge: Construction starts up in February

March 22, 2023 By

Residential and nonresidential starts increased in February while nonbuilding fell, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Vulcan, Cemex at odds over Mexican port

March 22, 2023 By

Port facilities in Mexico are at the center of a dispute between Vulcan Materials and Cemex that involves armed police and military.

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LiuGong's battery-powered 856H-E MAX wheel loader was on display at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas. Photo: P&Q Staff

LiuGong introduces battery-powered wheel loader

March 22, 2023 By

LiuGong showcased the latest offering in its range of electric construction vehicles at ConExpo-Con/Agg: the 856H-E MAX wheel loader.

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Holcim exhibited in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during ConExpo-Con/Agg. Photo: P&Q Staff

Winner of inaugural Contractors’ Choice Award selected

March 22, 2023 By

ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE attendees voted Holcim’s ECOPact low-carbon concrete to victory in the inaugural award program.

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More than 139,000 attendance ConExpo-Con/Agg and the co-located IFPE, hosted March 14-18 in and around the Las Vegas Convention Center. Photo: P&Q Staff

What was attendance at this year’s ConExpo?

March 22, 2023 By

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers reported the attendance figure for ConExpo-Con/Agg and the co-located IFPE. Find out how many people were in Las Vegas for the shows.

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Kleemann's Mobicone MCO 90i EVO2 was one of several pieces of equipment and technology the company featured at ConExpo-Con/Agg. Photo: Kleemann

Kleemann debuts several solutions at ConExpo

March 22, 2023 By

The company featured several pieces of equipment and new technology at ConExpo-Con/Agg, including mobile plants.

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Upp, longtime aggregate industry leader, dies

March 20, 2023 By

Chris Upp, who spent 27 years at Conco Quarries and dedicated his career to aggregates, died last week. He was 49.

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The pocket-style cleat pattern on the Direct X conveyor belt captures conveyed material immediately upon loading, reducing the amount of product movement on the belt cover, which limits cover wear. Photo: Continental

Continental highlights conveying tech, equipment at ConExpo

March 17, 2023 By

Continental has several brand-new items on display at ConExpo-Con/Agg. Find out what the company is highlighting.

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