Members of the Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee invite donations for the 2021 CIM Auction, to be staged June 9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center amid the rescheduled World of Concrete (June 8-10). Items for previous auction pools have included mixer trucks, cement loads, concrete plant equipment, construction tools and rolling stock, computers, sports memorabilia, plus sports, entertainment…
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Read MoreWorld of Concrete manager secures green light for June timetable
Sources: Informa Markets, Irving, Texas; CP staff World of Concrete organizer Informa Markets has received Nevada Department of Business and Industry approval to proceed with its 2021 in-person edition, rescheduled from an original January target to June 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). A second, imminent Department measure will position World of Concrete 2021 to be the city’s,…
Read MoreShow management moves schedule for World of Concrete 2021 to June
World of Concrete manager Informa Exhibitions has postponed next year’s Las Vegas Convention Center gathering to June 7-10 from an original January 18-22 schedule, citing discussions on travel constraints and public health concerns with key stakeholders, plus feedback from major concrete and masonry associations.
Read MoreWorld of Concrete 2021 staging moves from January to June
Sources: Informa Exhibitions, Irving, Texas; CP staff World of Concrete management has postponed next year’s Las Vegas Convention Center gathering to June 7-10 from an original January 18-22 schedule, citing discussions with key stakeholders and feedback from major concrete and masonry associations.
Read MoreWood ‘bucks’ stop at masonry sites bearing Quick Headers lintel supports
Utah’s Quick Headers chose World of Concrete 2020 for the national debut of its removeable lintel shoring system, market ready after four years’ proof of concept work with masonry and general contractors in its home base. Following a solidly positive response in Las Vegas, including Mason Contractors Association of America “Innovative Find” nod, Quick Headers is targeting block & brick supply yards and equipment rental operators. The company cites the potential of its namesake assembly as a profitable addition to rental programs—one that has proved to be a safe, reliable, and significant time and cost savings replacement for traditional wood framed “bucks.”
Read MoreWest Hall-bound World of Concrete caps final edition under LVCC of old
The 45th World of Concrete wrapped up last month in Las Vegas with attendance of approximately 54,000 registered professionals and 1,310 companies exhibiting across 700,000-plus net square feet of indoor and outdoor Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) space. Exhibitors included 255 companies new to the show, while international presence was marked with 237 companies from 29 countries outside the United States.
Read MoreWorld of Concrete 2020: Strong attendance, 250-plus new exhibitors
Sources: Informa Exhibitions, Irving, Texas; CP staff
The 45th World of Concrete wrapped up earlier this month with attendance of approximately 54,000 registered professionals and 1,310 companies exhibiting across 700,000-plus net square feet of indoor and outdoor Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) space. Exhibitors included 255 companies new to the show, while international presence was marked with 237 companies from 29 countries outside the United States.
Read MoreCIM Auction reaches another seven-digit record in gross proceeds
Sources: Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee
The Concrete Industry Management program auction, staged amid World of Concrete 2020 day two activities at the Las Vegas Convention Center, grossed more than $1.2 million from bidding on a Mack Granite-mounted McNeilus Bridgemaster mixer, Somero S-485 laser screed, Shumaker Load and Go truck wash system, Mahindra Automotive 2020 Roxor off road vehicle, and a host of smaller ticket product, material, equipment, and entertainment, sports or travel package offerings.
Read MoreErnst, Gage, Lauren define ‘Advanced Concrete Plants’ at WOC session
Source: CP staff
Ernst Enterprises, Gage Brothers Concrete Products and Lauren Concrete representatives will present their new Georgia, South Dakota and Texas facilities in “Advanced Concrete Plants – Raising the Bar,” a February 3 education session at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Scheduled the day prior to the opening of World of Concrete exhibits, the program will offer perspective on design and permitting challenges behind Ernst Concrete’s wet/dry alley College Park Plant, Gage Brothers’ new Sioux Falls precast/prestressed flagship and Lauren Concrete’s Dripping Springs transit mixed satellite.
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