Although 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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Bidders raise CIM Auction proceeds to new seven-figure watermark
Sources: 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).
Read MoreBeck, Con-Tech, Kenworth and Mack ensure robust CIM Auction payload
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 MoreBeck and Mack, Con-Tech and Kenworth raise CIM Auction payload
Source: 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.
Read MoreMack and McNeilus, Kenworth and Con-Tech power 2018 CIM Auction
Continuing their tradition of backing Concrete Industry Management degree programs at California, New Jersey, Tennessee and Texas universities, McNeilus Cos. and Mack Trucks Inc. donated the first of two 2018 CIM Auction centerpieces: A 10.5-yd. M77 transit mixer mounted on a Granite Axle Back model. The companies’ consistent support, notes CIM Auction Chairman Mike Philipps, “speaks volumes to their commitment to the concrete industry and importance they place on the CIM program.”
Read MoreMack updates Granite interior, rolls out new flagship tractor
Leading into the premier North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show earlier this fall, Mack Trucks unveiled Granite and Pinnacle model cab improvements aimed at helping customers attract and retain drivers, and boost productivity.
Read MoreMack adds mixer truck data to fleet management service
Sources: Mack Trucks, Greensboro, N.C.; CP staff
A memorandum of understanding will see technology developer WheresMyConcrete program Mack Fleet Management Services options to improve ready mixed producers’ asset visibility and dispatch efficiency.
Read MoreLink engineers 6×2 Pusher Axle For Volvo, Mack Programs
After a year of product engineering and collaboration, Iowa-based Link Manufacturing Ltd. announced at the Mid-America Trucking Show a multi-year manufacturing agreement for Volvo Trucks’ new 6×2 program. It centers on a lift axle configuration featuring Link’s robust 20K DuraMax axle with a modified 9-in. drop center. Other features include patented adjustable mounting brackets; compact frame mounting; unique air bag locations to ensure rapid axle deployment; and, open designed lift spring, greatly reducing road debris entrapment.
Read MoreMcNeilus, Mack team again to anchor World of Concrete CIM auction
Source: Concrete Industry Management Program patrons
A Mack Granite Axle Forward model mounted with a McNeilus 11-yd. Bridgemaster mixer is the centerpiece of the 2014 Concrete Industry Management Program auction, to be staged at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 22—World of Concrete day two.
Read MoreConcrete Industry Management patrons seek World of Concrete auction donations
Source: CIM National Steering Committee, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
CIM Program patrons are seeking donations for their ninth annual auction to be held January 22 at World of Concrete. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center; the live auction begins at 1 p.m.
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