Astec Digital, a recently launched subsidiary supporting automation and controls for the Rock to Road Solutions suite of Tennessee-based Astec Industries Inc., has formed a new division focusing on artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced simulation, extended reality, plus research through academic partnerships. The Advanced Technologies Group will collaborate with aggregate, concrete, asphalt and construction product management teams, embracing Astec Digitalās…
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Astec harmonizes BMH, Con-E-Co, RexCon offerings across dealer base
Sources: Astec Industries Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn.; CP staff Effective this month, Astec Industries dealers offer the entire BMH, Con-E-Co and RexCon concrete equipment line, including portable or stationary plant series plus batching components and accessories. Sales and service experience streamlining brings together a comprehensive iron selection in a single sales channel, providing producers a wide range of configurations to meet…
Read MoreEquipment 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, āCelebration of Constructionā will offer visitors insights on infrastructure, current site practices, equipment and tools, plus technology and data management. …
Read MoreAnalytics, batteries, CO2, hydrogen power permeate ConExpo-Con/Agg
ConExpo-Con/Agg and International Fluid Power Exposition 2023 booked attendance of nearly 140,000 over a March 14-18 window at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The record-setting events saw 2,400-plus exhibitors from 36 countries present on-, on/off- and off-road fleet or plant equipment and machinery, engine and other vehicle component, plus lubricant and material offerings. Manufacturer, supplier and service provider exhibitors demonstrated…
Read MoreEquipment 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,…
Read MoreMANUFACTURERS – February 2023
St. Louis-based Afinitas, a leader in concrete plant product machinery and equipment, has appointed of Jason Duncan to its executive leadership team as Afinitas Forming Systems Division president. He succeeds Jamie Wegner, who will remain on the Afinitas executive leadership team, focusing on strategic and organizational initiatives. Prior to joining Afinitas, Duncan spent more than 16 years with Forterra, serving…
Read MoreInfrastructure Solutions chief van der Merwe leads Astec Industries
Sources: Astec Industries Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn.; CP staff The board of concrete and aggregate plant giant Astec Industries has promoted Jaco van der Merwe to president, chief executive officer and director. He shifts from Infrastructure Solutions Group president, a post he has held since 2019, and succeeds Barry Ruffalo, who has left the company. Astec Chairman William Gehl credits van…
Read MoreAstec observes 50th anniversary with captive Wall Street audience
To celebrate Astec Industriesā 50 years of designing and manufacturing heavy equipment used to build the infrastructure that connects the world, President and CEO Barry Ruffalo rang the Nasdaq Stock Market opening bell for the August 9 trading session, noting āThe company was founded with a steadfast focus on customer service, innovation, and quality. That unwavering commitment remains core to…
Read MoreAstec and CarbonCure Technologies enter sales, service partnership
Tennessee-based plant equipment leader Astec Industries has become exclusive ready mixed concrete market channel partner in the U.S. and Canada for CarbonCure Technologies. Collaboration with the Halifax, Nova Scotia developer of namesake carbon dioxide injection and mineralization technology for fresh concrete supports sustainability measures under the OneAstec business model. Astecās BMH, Con-E-Co and RexCon concrete batch plant brands will offer…
Read MoreAstec enters sales, service partnership with CarbonCure
Sources: Astec Industries, Chattanooga, Tenn.; CP staff Astec Industries has become the exclusive ready mixed concrete market channel partner in the U.S. and Canada for CarbonCure Technologies. Collaboration with the Halifax, N.S. developer of namesake carbon dioxide injection and mineralization technology for fresh concrete supports sustainability measures under the OneAstec business model. Astec’s BMH, Con-E-Co and RexCon concrete batch plant…
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