ORGANIZATIONS- September 2023

In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Milwaukee-based ConExpo-Con/Agg show manager, has pinpointed three forests for the planting of 139,000-plus trees—honoring each individual who attended the Las Vegas show earlier this year. Planting projects will occur over the next several months, with a primary focus in priority reforestation sites or regions:  For the past 50…

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Equipment manufacturers to muster fleet fit for Lincoln, Washington

Astec Industries, Cemen Tech and a host of earthmoving or material handling equipment peers will anchor a Washington, D.C. festival, staged along the National Mall between the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol. Throughout a May 14-16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule, “Celebration of Construction” will offer visitors insights on infrastructure, current site practices, equipment and tools, plus technology and data management. …

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U.S. equipment manufacturers resume traditional trajectories

The latest Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) economic impact report on member output, released just ahead of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023, highlights the industry’s return to growth following the end of the Covid-19 pandemic. Prepared by the S&P Global Market Intelligence Team, it details construction, mining and agriculture equipment manufacturer deliverables. Authors especially note how the equipment manufacturing industry:  Supports 2.35 million…

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Equipment manufacturers to muster fleet for National Mall display

Sources: Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Milwaukee; CP staff Astec Industries, Cemen Tech and a host of earthmoving or material handling equipment peers will anchor a Washington, D.C. festival, staged May 14-16 along the National Mall between the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol. Throughout a 9 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule, “Celebration of Construction” will offer visitors insights on infrastructure, current site practices,…

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ConExpo-Con/Agg organizers load exhibit areas, concrete education track

Sources: Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Milwaukee; CP staff “It’s no secret ConExpo-Con/Agg has always been the place where major innovations in construction technology are announced and showcased. But what we have in store for the industry at the 2023 show is truly special,” says Show Director Dana Wuesthoff in reference to this month’s triennial Las Vegas Convention Center gathering. “Whether…

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ConExpo-Con/Agg management affirms record space threshold

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023, March 14-18, is set to be the largest edition in the event’s 27-year history, owing to organizer Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ sale of remaining Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) exhibit area. At 2.8 million square feet, the event will encompass 5 percent more space than 2020, which set a new watermark for equipment, product, material and service provider…

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ConExpo-Con/Agg organizers reach record exhibit space threshold

Sources: Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Milwaukee; CP staff ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023, March 14-18, is set to be the largest edition since the event’s 1996 premier, owing to organizer Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ recent sale of remaining Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) exhibit area. At 2.8 million square feet, next year’s show will encompass 5 percent more space than 2020, which set…

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MANUFACTURERS – December 2021

St. Louis-based manufactured concrete plant equipment specialist Afinitas has announced two promotions: Forming Systems Division Director of Engineering Matt Karnes is transitioning to the corporate engineering team as principal engineer of Product Development, a newly created position reporting to Afinitas Global Vice-President of Engineering Dave Stoller. In his most recent capacity, Karnes served as general manager and engineering manager of…

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Equipment forecast paints stable picture for construction

Federal fiscal stimulus has played a pivotal role in helping the U.S. economy recover from 2020 jolts, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Over the next couple of years, the Milwaukee group and economic consultants see additional proposals ushering much potential for the construction industry. “We’ve included the American Jobs Plan (AJP) in our forecast,” says Mark Killion, director…

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ORGANIZATIONS – September 2021

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Milwaukee, has named Senior Vice President, Construction & Utility Sector Megan Tanel successor to President Dennis Slater, who will retire at the end of 2021, capping a nearly 40-year career with AEM and its predecessor. Tanel joined AEM in 1995 and grew into her present post after leading AEM exhibitions and events initiatives, including the…

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