S13 Integrated Powertrain meets International HV Series

International Motors has completed S13 Integrated Powertrain adoption across its heavy-duty vehicle range, unveiling a redesigned HV Series with 109-in. and 115-in. bumper to back of cab models: the HV509 set forward axle and HV615 set back axle. Measured against charter 2018 versions, new HV Series offerings bring safety, driver convenience, fuel economy, weight savings (> 400 lbs.) and improved…

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International migrates S13 Integrated Powertrain to HV Series

Sources: Navistar Inc., Lisle, Ill.; CP staff International Truck has completed S13 Integrated Powertrain adoption across its heavy-duty vehicle range, unveiling a redesigned HV Series with 109-in. and 115-in. bumper to back of cab models: the HV509 set forward axle and HV615 set back axle. Measured against charter 2018 versions, new HV Series offerings bring safety, driver convenience, fuel economy,…

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Aggregate Harvest

New processing methods economically recover C33-grade material from construction, demolition and excavation waste streams One of the newest instances of circular economy principles impacting concrete materials is recovery of sand & gravel from inert or contaminated soils tied to construction, demolition and excavation. Investors in next generation wash and classification plants aim to tackle new transportation and environmental economics forcing…

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A triumphant dispatch along Avenue de Champs-Élysées

A Putzmeister SY408C-8FRBEV model from the Holcim Ltd. mixer fleet became a SANY Group torch bearer as the equipment manufacturer rolled into Paris for the Intermat 2024 trade fair earlier this spring. Underscoring a commitment to environmental responsibility and reducing carbon emissions in the construction industry, the mixer was one of six battery electric machines the manufacturer dispatched to the…

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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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BulkSource delivers construction materials producers data intelligence through open technology platform

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 offered a preview of data science methods destined to improve construction materials production and delivery profits. By capturing a groundswell of plant and fleet inputs from signals, sensors, production logs, and order or ticket files, a new class of information technology specialists demonstrated algorithms or programs greatly extending the dashboard and business intelligence tools accompanying current software suites.…

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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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Analytics, 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…

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Data scientist C60 charts ready mixed producer profitability potential

Sources: C60, Chicago; CP staff The C60 Opportunity Platform enables ready mixed concrete producers to identify and drive profitability improvement. Launched at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 as a first of its kind technology tool, C60 affords users an opportunity to find savings potential across their entire business with easy-to-read, actionable insights on maximizing margins and operational efficiency. Real-time perspectives and analytics equip…

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Navistar tailors International S13 Integrated Powertrain for mixers, dumps

Sources: Navistar International Corp., Lisle, Ill.; CP staff Navistar continued rollout of its S13 Integrated Powertrain program at ConExpo-Con/Agg, unveiling for International HX Series models a vocational or on/off-highway companion to the on-highway version that debuted in August 2022 for International LT and RH Series trucks. Developed in collaboration with sister Traton Group brands Scania, MAN and VW Bus &…

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