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Would you travel in a pod at 671 miles per hour? It could become a reality sooner than most people think according to a Tech Talk at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Hyperloop Vice President for Strategic Communications Bruce Upbin described how the high-speed transit concept could not only revolutionize not only transportation, but …

One thing attendees should keep an eye out for at CONEXPO-CON/AGG this year – besides the new 75,000 square foot Tech Experience and many other innovations featured all over the show floor – is 86-year old long-time attendee James Johnson. Currently a resident of Columbus, GA, Johnson got his start …

From the launch of its flagship wheel loader – the L350H – to the true two-pass L260H loader, plus new compaction equipment and a host of other machine and customer-supporting control systems, visitors to this year’s Volvo exhibit got the company’s ‘push boundaries’ message loud and clear. Showcasing a total …

To ensure customers benefit from a low total cost of ownership, Terex Trucks is set to launch its extended two years’ warranty on all Factory-Approved parts.   The year 1934 was a year like no other; Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States, Italy won the World Cup, …

Neumuenster. Digitalisation in the construction industry is making strides, offers great efficiency potential and at the same time provides many construction personnel with future-oriented tasks. This year’s NordBau (September 13 to 17, 2017, Holstenhallen, Neumuenster) wants to make the Building Information Modelling (BIM) a real highlight of the exhibition. Another …

Hyundai dealer Acclaim Handling was awarded the Dealer of the Year 2017 by the Fork Lift Truck Association for their contribution to the industry. On March 4th, the materials handling industry’s most accomplished movers and shakers gathered at Telford’s International Centre to discover who would be taking home its most …

In a CONEXPO-CON/AGG first, Dave Turin, host of Discovery’s Gold Rush, hosted a jobsite safety wearables fashion show at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, featuring technologies poised to revolutionize jobsite safety and productivity. The event was part of the show’s new Tech Experience, a 75,000-square foot, immersive, future-forward showcase that allows visitors to see …

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 got underway on Tuesday with a glimpse at some of the cutting-edge technologies sure to shape the industry for years to come. Keeping with the show’s 2017 theme (“Imagine What’s Next”), attendees gathered for a demonstration of the world’s first 3D-printed excavator, known as Project AME …

CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE are excited to introduce the all-new Young Attendees Meetups, created to help promote the professional growth of our young attendees. Attendees under 40 are encouraged to participate in this new initiative to build their professional network, connect with their peers, and take advantage of our complimentary perks, …

CASE Construction Equipment will be showcasing the new range of C Series mini excavators at the 4th International Rental Exhibition (IRE) which takes place in Amsterdam, from the 2nd to the 4th May 2017. The line-up will include 3 of the 6 recently launched models: a CASE CX18C, a CX26C …