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CW presents an overview of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 at Las Vegas, along with what leading exhibitors with a presence in India are offering. Spotlighting the latest technologies, products and best practices for the construction and construction materials and fluid power, power transmission and motion control industries, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 and the co-located IFPE exhibitions is being held from March 7-11, 2017, at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Nevada, US. And, presenting an overview of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, CW, as media partner, also brings to you what leading exhibitors with a presence in India are showcasing. Show highlights In addition to exhibits, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 is offering in-depth industry education with a record number of sessions. The show also has a more efficient layout. It spans across a record of more than 2,500,000 net sq ft exhibit space (232,000 m) with 2,500-plus exhibitors expected. The Tech Experience - see the future now The new 75,000-plus sq ft (6,900 sq m) Tech Experience is showcasing ideas and technologies that will transform the future of construction to enhance safety, productivity and profitability. It is designed as an engaging experience that will bring to life the trends and solutions that are developing now and emerging in the next several years for the jobsite, workforce and infrastructure. Also featured is a Tech Talks educational forum and the Infrastructure Vision 2050 initiative of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Unveiling the first 3D printed construction excavator As part of the Tech Experience, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 have teamed up to unveil the world´s first fully-functional 3D printed construction excavator and the first large-scale use of steel in 3D printing, known as additive manufacturing. The excavator, on display at the joint trade shows, bring to life how technology is transforming the construction industry in line with the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 theme,´Imagine What´s Next.´ In addition to the pre-printed excavator, attendees are also able to view a demonstration of the 3D printing technology. Education to succeed The show is further offering a record number of 150-plus education sessions, including a new Technology track, to provide attendees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices to improve their professional skills and company productivity. The new track focuses on industry innovations and future growth opportunities in the technology field, including drones, autonomous machines, 3D imaging, smart apps, gamification, big data and IoT. It complements the new Tech Experience, showcasing the ideas and technologies that will transform construction in the future. The education tracks also offer the latest trends and best practices focused on: Aggregates; asphalt; concrete; cranes, rigging and aerial lifts; equipment management and maintenance; earthmoving and site development; Management: Business best practices; Management: Workforce development skills; and safety and regulations. CW connected with leading equipment manufacturers (exhibitors) with a presence in India, to know what they are offering. Read on to know what they have to offer... ´We will be displaying the range of ARROW kerb casting machines.´ - Tim Andrews, Managing Director, ARROW MACHINERY Tim Andrews, Managing Director, ARROW MACHINERY, speaks on the company´s offerings at and expectations from the show. Product offerings: We will be displaying, via static display, the range of ARROW kerb casting machines including the ARROW 750XL, 350 and ARROW 770 Kerbmaker. Expectations from the expo: CONEXPO has always been a great platform for us and generates a lot of enquiries from all over the world. We hope for a great show. ´The company is presenting its two big attractions at the expo.´ - Stefan Kohler, Regional Director of Sales, Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft Stefan Kohler, Regional Director of Sales, Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft, shares more on the company´s offerings at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Product offerings: At Gold Lot G4416, Goldhofer is presenting its two big attractions: A 6-axle ADDRIVE with three self propelled axle lines and an STZ-P 9 (3+3+3) AA low loader semitrailer for use on North American highways. The company is also showcasing its THP/DC Dual Lane solution, which has now reached the production stage. Key features of the ADDRIVE: With its enormous versatility and wide range of potential applications, this switchable drive optimises working with heavy-duty modules - whether they are operated as towed modules or as self-propelled modular transporters. That means greater efficiency in terms of fleet management, since ADDRIVE offers greater flexibility and improved economics. The attractions of the system includes efficient vehicle mobilisation and fast and easy reduction of the overall weight. The semitrailers: For years, the semitrailers in Goldhofer´s STZ-P series have proven themselves as reliable partners in the heavy haulage industry. With swing-axle technology, maximum frame strength and extendible decks plus a choice of vehicle widths and various wheelbases, these semi lowloaders set the standard. The STZ-P 9 (3+3+3) AA is also extendible between the bogies to comply with US regulations regarding axle spacing. ´We have been participating at the expo in Las Vegas since the very beginning.´ - Giulia Riboni, Marketing Manager, MB Crusher Giulia Riboni, Marketing Manager, MB Crusher, shares more on the company´s offerings at and expectations from CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Product offerings: MB Crusher is participating at CONEXPO-CON/AGG with its branch office MB America, Inc. At its booth #S-5211 in the Silver Lot, MB Crusher is featuring a BF120.4 crusher attachment and a MB-S18 screening attachment on an excavator, and a MB-L140 crusher attachment and MB-LS140 screening attachment on a skid loader. The company will be working with concrete debris and granite rocks. In addition to the live demonstrations, MB will have its drum cutter and grapple models on static display. Both product lines were introduced in late 2015 and early 2016. Investments and product upgradations: Commitment to customer satisfaction, improved results and a company policy that aims to total quality are values that MB follows since day one. And so, MB Crusher invests on products upgradation or new products - competitive products that add value to the construction site, resulting in savings on overhead costs with real benefits in terms of time and efficiency. Expectations from the expo: MB Crusher is participating at the show in Las Vegas since the very beginning. MB Crusher´s presence has enabled it to establish and strengthen a relationship of trust with its customers, to whom it always pays special attention. Participation at the expo represents an important opportunity for visitors to become acquainted with and appreciate the high quality of MBs products, as well as the strength with which it has managed to build the foundations that have allowed it to quickly become No. 1 in its field in just a short time. Market scenario: MB means solutions, innovations and versatility for crushing and recycling. That is the reason why we need to inform about a completely new concept of crushing, never seen before, and to make people understand the great advantages in terms of saving time, money, staff, without forgetting the environmental sustainability. Education on today´s market is a major factor for awareness about solutions. Today, the MB Crusher bucket is no longer considered a niche or specialist piece of machinery; it is becoming part of the standard equipment for every construction company. In fact, the extensive know-how in the engineering sector and investment in technology and innovation have allowed MB Crusher to offer its customers major advantages. The choices made by MB, in fact, are precise choices that, along with their activity performed with passion and desire for improvement, create the best guarantee for those who rely on MB products, knowing they can always find solutions to meet their expectations. - SERAPHINA D´SOUZA