Pit & Quarry Weekly Report: Live from ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017: Day 3

March 9, 2017

THE AUTHORITY ON EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY ENEWS ARCHIVE

Attention Pit & Quarry email subscribers The e-newsletter will now be sent from pitandquarry@ncmnewsletters.com. Please add us to your email contacts to ensure emails from Pit & Quarry end up in your inbox. NEWS An overview of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 Are you keeping up with the latest aggregate industry products and equipment showcased at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017? Pit & Quarry is at the show, and we've got you covered. Get the latest news and information from the show. → MORE Kleemann launches cone crusher, crusher control system Kleemann showcased a new cone crushing plant and a new intuitive control system for its crushing operations at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017. Get details on the new developments, which the company discussed during a press event. → MORE Haver & Boecker introduces semi-portable wash plant Haver & Boecker introduced its skid-mounted Hydro-Clean 1000 wash plant, which includes a Tyler L-Class vibrating rinse screen, during a press conference. → MORE Van der Graaf introduces drum motors, belt cleaner Van der Graaf debuted its Heavy-duty and Extreme-duty drum motor series, which are built for harsh, abrasive and demanding applications, as well as a brush belt cleaner. → MORE Atlas Copco unveils new drill rig, bit line At ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017, Atlas Copco introduced the PowerROC T45 drill rig and Powerbit line of bits. Learn more about the T45, which fills a demand for an easy-to-use drill with straightforward controls. → MORE Hardox wear plate for dump bodies offers added strength SSAB introduced the Hardox 500 Tuf wear plate at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017, combining the best properties from Hardox 450 and Hardox 500. → MORE FEATURED EXHIBITORS John Deere Booth N12525 The John Deere wheel loader family welcomes the addition of the 844K Series-III and 844K Series-III aggregate handler configuration. Learn more about them at the company's booth. → MORE KPI-JCI & Astec Mobile Screens Booth C30332 Kolberg-Pioneer (KPI), Johnson Crushers International (JCI) and Astec Mobile Screens are displaying a 3365 Pioneer jaw crusher, a Kodiak K500+ cone crusher and a 170-ft. SuperStacker at the Astec Industries’ booth. → MORE Polydeck Screen Corp. Booth C31710 Polydeck Screen Corp. is showcasing the Kwikdeck, which allows users to convert a single- or double-crowned deck surface to modular synthetic screen media and back with absolutely no deck modification. → MORE Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Booth S5128 Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is presenting its CS550 cone crusher, which is for second-stage crushing, and its QJ341+ mobile jaw crusher at the show. Get details on the machines. → MORE AROUND LAS VEGAS The Mob Museum The Mob Museum, officially the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, gives visitors an up-close and personal view of some of the most infamous moments and figures in the history of organized crime in the United States. → MORE Eiffel Tower Experience Stand atop the Las Vegas Eiffel Tower for a scenic, 360-degree view of the Strip. The attraction is located 46 stories up and is a half-scale replica of the iconic landmark in Paris. → MORE FROM THE MAGAZINE → Clarification system enhances      water quality, conserves resources → Mega operation relies on river      to transport aggregate → Q1 2017 construction materials INDUSTRY RESOURCES → Association of Equipment Manufacturers → FMI Corp. → National Stone, Sand & Gravel      Association → U.S. Geological Survey