WORLD OF CONCRETE - Wed May 30, 2018
World of Concrete Announces Largest Space Draw in 10 Years
Informa Exhibitions U.S. reported that its recently completed space draw for World of Concrete 2019 secured just over 970 exhibitors booking more than 676,000 net square feet of exhibit space. With nine months remaining until WOC 2019, organizers are anticipating significant growth over World of Concrete 2018 — which was the largest event in nine years, with 58,000 registered professionals featuring 1,564 suppliers exhibiting across more than 746,000 net square feet of space....
Fri February 02, 2018
World of Concrete's Most Innovative Products Awards Showcase Equipment Across 10 Categories
World of Concrete (WOC) 2018 recently concluded its 43rd show in Las Vegas as the largest WOC in nine years. This year's show drew crowds of 58,222 industry professionals who had the opportunity to peruse more than 1,567 businesses throughout the 747,411-sq.-ft....
Thu February 01, 2018
Jaw-Crushing Demos Still Smash World of Concrete
There in the Silver Lot sat a Hyundai excavator with a MB Crusher crushing attachment, on top of a large pile of concrete, where a few slabs could be seen with rebar lodged in its center. In front, a Bobcat skid loader with another MB Crusher crushing attachment was parked and ready for some crushing action....
Thu February 01, 2018
Perkins 1706J Worldwide Diesel Engine Displayed at World of Concrete 2018
Perkins displayed its 1706J engine at World of Concrete 2018. The 6-cylinder, 9.3-liter engine combines a high-pressure common rail fuel system and advanced after- treatment technology to produce up to 456 hp (340 kW) of power and 1540 ft-lb (2088 Nm) of torque out of a compact, lightweight package....
Thu February 01, 2018
Empire Crane Adds New Magni to Its Rental Fleet
Empire Crane Company has purchased two new 2018 Magni rotating telehandlers at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. The two newest models, RTH6.30SH and RTH6.35SH, are going to be added to Empire's New England rental fleet and will be available immediately....
Wed January 31, 2018
Dewalt Debuts New 20V MAX* Rotary Tough Lasers and Laser Distance Measurers
DeWalt debuted the newest 20V MAX* Bluetooth Enabled Green and Red Rotary Tough Lasers, three extended range Laser Distance Measurers, and a pocket-sized convenience Laser Distance Measurer at World of Concrete 2018....
Wed January 31, 2018
Concrete Industry Management Program Holds Record-Breaking Auction
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — raised more than $1.1 million in gross revenue at its annual auction, held in conjunction with the World of Concrete on Jan....
Wed January 31, 2018
Wacker Neuson Crowns New Trowel Challenge Competition Winner at World of Concrete 2018
Wacker Neuson's Trowel Challenge returned to the 2018 World of Concrete, Jan. 23-27 in Las Vegas and continued its tradition as an exciting and tightly-matched competition. More than 100 operators from around the world competed on the reconfigured course that required operators to show off their precision operating skills, as well as speed, when they navigated tight turns through the 1,750 sq....
Wed January 31, 2018
World of Concrete 2018 Has Solid Showing in Las Vegas
World of Concrete 2018 was held Jan. 23 to 26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. The show featured more than 1,500 exhibitors covering 725,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space. In addition to having the opportunity to meet with this extensive number of manufacturers and concrete industry professionals, attendees also were provided with 170 education offerings, which, among them, included 80 new sessions and more than 140 speakers....
Mon January 29, 2018
Minnich Manufacturing Launches Stinger Flex Shaft Vibrator at World of Concrete 2018
Minnich Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, has unveiled the Stinger electric flex shaft concrete vibrator at World of Concrete (Booth C5382) in Las Vegas....
