The biggest construction equipment show in the world this year, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020, is about to open its doors.
March 9, 2020
Join our video team for a sneak preview and hear what World Highways editor Mike Woof and Aggregates Business editor Guy Woodford are looking forward to seeing from leading manufacturers such as CIFA, LiuGong, Metso, PowerCurbers, Roadtec, Simex, Topcon, Trimble and Wirtgen. It's going to be a busy week in Las Vegas.
The Trimble Quantm alignment planning system, on show at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2014, allows road designers to cut planning time and deliver projects with little environmental and social impact at a reduced cost. The system analyses millions of alignment alternatives and returns a range of options to the planning team for consideration. When new data becomes available the Quantm system can quickly recalculate more alignment options.
Chinese construction manufacturers were out in full force at the recent CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2017 in Las Vegas.
Nearly 130 original equipment manufacturers and their supply Chinese supply chain component makers were represented – the most at any previous CONEXPO/CONAGG event. OEMs included XCMG, Sany, Zoomlion, Shantui, Sunward, LiuGong and SDLG.
Nick Yaksich, senior vice-president of AEM – the US’s Association of Equipment Manufacturers and which organised the event - said the large Chinese contingent
Both LiuGong and XCMG are increasing their manufacturing operations, with a focus on Europe - Guy Woodford reports The near 4,000m² site is situated about 35km from Amsterdam and is said to have convenient access to European cities via air, sea and highway. The European headquarters will serve as the Chinese firm’s sales hub, technical support base and spare parts distribution centre for existing and potential customers. “This new office will strengthen our presence as a top construction equipment manufactu
CIFA has a rich innovation history and a bright future, demonstrated by the concrete machinery specialist's strong presence at the 31st edition of SaMoTer in Verona (3-7 May 2023). Guy Woodford spoke to Marco Polastri, CIFA's sales, aftersales and marketing director, at the well-attended exhibition to hear more about the Italian company's present and future.