Our annual roundup of iron and technology for mixer, dump, tanker and manufactured concrete-grade tractor trailer fleets. CUMMINS | X10 The company plans a 2027 model year launch for a mid-bore engine replacing the L9 and X12 platforms, citing “a new level of performance, durability and efficiency for heavy- and medium-duty customers” and boasting “a class-leading power-to-weight ratio” designed to…
Read MoreSources: Kenworth Truck, Kirkland, Wash.; CP staff Kenworth arrived at the ACT Expo in Anaheim, Calif. with a battery electric version of its most popular model for concrete mixer and dumps. The T880E runs on the Paccar ePowertrain platform, delivering between 365-470 hp continuous power and up to 605 hp peak with 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque. A central drive eMotor allows for wheelbase…
Read MoreSources: Kenworth Truck, Kirkland, Wash.; CP staff The curtain will fall in 2026 on production of the Kenworth T800W and W900L, models that have served construction materials fleets for decades. The sunset is driven by evolving heavy-duty diesel truck emissions regulations and components constraints as the industry moves forward with new, more efficient, and better integrated technologies. Kenworth will announce…
Read MoreNearly 37,000 construction and masonry professionals convened January 17-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center for World of Concrete’s requisite peer-to-peer connection, deal-making, education, and competitive activities. The show’s 2022 edition saw 1,100-plus manufacturers, suppliers and service providers occupy 632,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space across the newly expanded LVCC. Consistent foot traffic in convention center halls and outdoor exhibit…
Read MoreAlthough subdued compared to its normal January volume of booths, exhibit space and attendees, World of Concrete concluded three upbeat days last month at the Las Vegas Convention Center—likely the North American construction industry’s largest 2021 gathering, as well as a strong affirmation of interest in live, business-to-business functions.
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Sources: Kenworth Truck Co., Kirkland, Wash.; CP staff
Kenworth Truck, Kenworth of Central Florida and Con-Tech Manufacturing are providing a T880S-mounted BridgeKing mixer for auction on March 13, the fourth day of ConExpo-Con/Agg, Las Vegas. Proceeds will support Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minn.; Make-a-Wish of Minnesota; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and, Wounded Warrior Project.
Read MoreSources: Concrete Industry Management program patrons; CP staff
The National Steering Committee for the Concrete Industry Management program cites $1.2 million in gross revenue for its 12th annual auction, staged during World of Concrete 2019 in Las Vegas. “[It’s] our best ever … a tremendous success, both in terms of the value of donated items and number of attendees,” says CIM Auction Committee Chairman Mike Philipps (Sandler Training).
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For the second year in a row, the Concrete Industry Management Auction at World of Concrete will have an equipment pool topped by two mixers, thanks to donations from Beck Industrial and Mack Trucks, plus Con-Tech Manufacturing, Kenworth Truck and Kenworth of Central Florida. Vehicle bidding will cap the CIM Auction, January 23 in Las Vegas Convention Center Room N262.
Read MoreSource: CIM National Steering Committee; CP staff
The Concrete Industry Management Auction at World of Concrete will have an equipment pool topped by two mixers for a second consecutive year, thanks to donations from Beck Industrial and Mack Trucks, plus Con-Tech Manufacturing, Kenworth Truck and Kenworth of Central Florida. Vehicle bidding will cap the CIM Auction, January 23 in Las Vegas Convention Center Room N262.
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A new thermal beneficiation technology from Charah Solutions, Louisville, Ky., improves finished fly ash quality by reducing loss on ignition, ammonia, activated carbon and moisture in raw feeds. The proprietary MP618 Multi-Process suits both wet and dry ash streams and offers these company-cited advantages over competing technologies: Lower cost profile; efficient footprint with self contained environmental controls that can be deployed in weeks versus years; and, modular design that can be scaled to market demand.
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