ConExpo

Wed June 29, 2016

ConExpo-CON/AGG to Award Industry Pros New Boots

With summer construction work in full swing, CONEXPO-CON/AGG has launched a social media sweepstakes that gives the hardworking men and women of the construction industry a chance to win a new pair of work boots....

Tue June 14, 2016

Volvo Construction Equipment Golden Hauler Tour Comes to Alta Equipment Company's New Detroit Facility

Alta Equipment Company will be hosting a grand opening of its new Detroit facility on Friday, June 17. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, city council members and local political figures in attendance....

Fri June 03, 2016

For ConExpo 2017 Attendees, a Free Ride

When 130,000+ people arrive for the giant CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction equipment trade show in March, they'll be able to scan their convention registration badges and take unlimited rides on the Las Vegas Monorail for the duration of the show....

Wed May 25, 2016

Hotel Demo Makes Way for Larger ConExpo

According to the Las Vegas Journal Review, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority purchased the Riviera property in 2015 for $182.5 million. The iconic 60-year old casino-hotel had a history of bankruptcy....

Mon May 16, 2016

ConExpo 2017 to Feature New Immersive Tech Experience Pavilion

Emerging technologies for the jobsite of the future, innovative wearables to enhance health, safety and productivity, cutting-edge skills for careers of the future, and new materials to enhance our nation's infrastructure....

Tue May 10, 2016

Volvo Marks Golden Anniversary With Special Hauler

In 1966, Volvo met the needs of the industry for an all-terrain hauler when it released its articulated hauler. To mark the 50th anniversary of this achievement, a special edition gold hauler, a Volvo A40G, has been touring North America....

Wed April 20, 2016

World's First 3-D Printed Excavator on Display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 are teaming up to unveil the world's first fully-functional 3-D printed construction excavator and the first large-scale use of steel in 3-D printing, known as additive manufacturing....

Thu April 21, 2016

Students Find Opportunity to Fill Crippling Construction Skills Gap

Volvo kicked off its first in a series of educational workshops for technical students this month. Leveraging its 50th anniversary of the invention of the articulated hauler, Volvo Construction Equipment is touring North America in a golden hauler, making stops at dealerships along the way to connect students who have expressed an interest in the trades with the many opportunities available in the construction industry....

Fri April 15, 2016

CONEXPO Latin America 2016 Seminars Program Announces Keynote Speaker

Internationally known futurist Derek Woodgate will preview his thought-provoking vision for the construction industry, with an exclusive focus on the Latin America region, at the 2016 CONEXPO Latin America Seminars Program....

Fri April 08, 2016

Things are Looking Up Again for India's Construction-Machinery Market

India is considered a rapidly growing market for the global construction-machinery industry: Some 46,000 units are expected to be sold there in 2016. BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA is an important industry gathering....