Peterbilt, Con-Tech prep mixer donation for CIM Auction

Source: Concrete Industry Management Auction Committee

A Peterbilt Model 567 with Con-Tech Manufacturing Extreme Duty drum is the latest major donation to the 2025 Concrete Industry Management Auction, scheduled Wednesday, January 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center amid World of Concrete day two. Auction proceeds will benefit CIM undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro; New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark; Texas State University, San Marcos; South Dakota State University, Brookings; and, California State University, Chico.

The115-in. BBC set back axle Peterbilt 567 is equipped with a Paccar MX-11diesel engine, rated at 445 hp, and Allison 4500 RDS-P transmission. The Con-Tech Extreme Duty drum is 10.5-yd. with 46-in. discharge opening.

“Peterbilt Motors Company and Con-Tech Manufacturing have once again demonstrated their unwavering dedication to the CIM program, and for that, we are extremely grateful,” affirms CIM Auction Committee Chairman Ben Robuck (Cemex USA). “With their continued support, we are poised to reach new heights in our annual fundraising auction and are proud to have these industry leaders on our list of major donors.”

“Peterbilt is happy to partner with Con-Tech and donate a Model 567 mixer to the CIM Auction,” says General Sales Manager Brooke Vasquez. “We support CIM and their ongoing effort to develop concrete industry professionals. The Model 567 delivers best-in-class safety, operator comfort and durability.”

“The strength of our business is determined by the strength of our partnerships and the future of our industry as a whole,” adds Con-Tech President Dan Welsh. “We thank our loyal customers and partners for making this donation possible. Together we can provide resources and support to the next generation of concrete industry professionals.”

The 2025 CIM Auction will kick off with silent bidding, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m., followed by live bidding at 1 p.m. in Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall Room N262. Equipment, tools, travel or sport entertainment packages and other auction pool items will be posted at www.concretedegree.com/auction.