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Pete Sigmund - Wed January 15, 2014

ConExpo Catapults From Road Show Into Extravaganza

This ConExpo article was published in Construction Equipment Guide (CEG) in March 2002. This and other ConExpo articles to follow will be part of a continuing series that take a look back at ConExpos past through the reporting of CEG....

Wed January 08, 2014

Leading Edge Attachments to Showcase Multi-DigNRip Bucket at ConExpo

The Leading Edge Attachments Inc.’s Multi-DigNRip bucket can replace hammers, blasting and rock trenchers, for a fraction of the cost, offered specifically for high production rip and load applications where a wider rock bucket is required....

Tue January 14, 2014

Flag-Draped Excavator at Work on Ground Zero

Downtown Manhattan has been abuzz with massive construction projects for more than 10 years following 911. While the construction and reconstruction continues, the new normal in terms of pedestrian traffic in the area is starting to present itself....

Thu January 02, 2014

Kobelco to Display Crawler Excavators at ConExpo 2014

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA’s 2014 ConExpo Exhibit, located in Silver Lot Booth #4408, will offer show attendees an equal amount of product information and fun, including a first glimpse of the company’s all-new line of demolition equipment and its SK55 model crawler excavator....

Thu January 02, 2014

LiuGong to Unveil 950E Excavator to North American Market

LiuGong North America will unveil the 950E excavator to the North American market during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2014. Along with the unveiling of the 950E, LiuGong North America also plans to unveil the 365B skid steer loader at the show as well....

Tue December 31, 2013

Best Line Equipment Opens Location in West Chester, Pa.

Best Line Equipment is rounding out the year in exciting fashion by announcing the opening of its new facility in West Chester, Pa. This project began with a ceremonial ground breaking on May 15, 2013, and is now open to the public....

Fri December 27, 2013

Hyundai Introduces Interim Tier IV R220LC-9A Excavator

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.’s R220LC-9A is a mid-size excavator that provides operators with a certified Interim Tier IV engine upgrade, improved hydraulics, increased operator comfort and added durability....

Thu December 26, 2013

Genesis Attachments Expands XT Mobile Shear Line to 12 Models

Genesis Attachments’ GXT 335 and GXT 995 straight and rotator models are now available. With the number of models now at 12, the XT mobile shear line fits 27,000 to 180,000 lb. (12,247 to 81,646 kg) excavators....

Brenda Ruggiero - Mon December 23, 2013

Marietta’s Drillers’ Choice Expands With Komatsu Iron

Over the past several years, Allen Cellar of Drillers’ Choice Inc., based in Marietta, Ga., has expanded his business with the purchase of a number of Komatsu machines from Tractor & Equipment Company in Kennesaw, Ga....

Thu December 19, 2013

Gorilla Hammers Assists Southern Pipeline With Job

Founded by husband and wife team Eddie and Joyce Blair 40 years ago, Southern Pipeline Construction has built its business on serving water and electric utilities in Louisville, Ky., and the surrounding area....