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Industry Professionals Gather for 47th Annual World of
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early 37,000 construction professionals gathered in Nevada Jan. 17 to 20, 2022, for the 47th annual World of Concrete show at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The event marked the return to a more traditional mid-winter date after the scaled down 2021 version of the show was moved to June due to Covid concerns. Promoters of the show were upbeat about both the crowds and the extent to which the event and industry are returning to pre-pandemic standards. “The level of engagement from companies of all sizes and corners of the industry was very encouraging, especially following the past couple challenging years, and points to the revival of the trade show industry and continued growth of the construction and masonry sectors,” said Jackie James, group director of World of Concrete. “We are thrilled with the positive feedback we’ve received from our community, buyers and suppliers alike, and look forward to seeing a wealth of new business partnerships and industry innovation resulting from this week’s event.” This year’s affair occupied more than 632,000 sq. ft. of the recently expanded LVCC, with heavy equipment primarily housed in the new West Hall. Exhibitors in the west hall included Caterpillar, John Deere, Case, Wirtgen, Gomaco, Doosan, Bobcat and a host of other industry leading brands. Other exhibitor categories included manufacturers and distributors of equipment, tools, products and services for the commercial construction, concrete and masonry industries.
Showcasing Power Curbers’ 5700-D are Danny Nance (L) and Larry Eben. The latest in the company’s 5700 Series of curb machines, the 5700-D provides a new level of responsiveness, simplicity and precision while making tight jobs easier.
Eric Wright, product specialist of Liebherr, unveils the company’s latest product — the THP 80-LP truck-mounted concrete pump. The new pump is compact and versatile, designed specifically for the North American market.
(L-R): John Hargett, district sales manager; Mark Seeland, district sales manager; and Joe Tomlin, product specialist, all of Doosan Portable Power, are at the company’s booth at WOC showcasing the newest lineup of four new light compaction machines: a forward plate compactor, a reversible plate compactor, an upright rammer and the newest addition to the lineup – the trench roller.
(L-R): MB America’s Alex Jovel, marketing and after sales manager; Regan Whitfield, CEO; Billy Yarborough, sales representative; and Mike DeMond, sales representative, were on hand to answer questions from customers during a demonstration of its attachments on any compact or large piece of equipment.
More Comfort — More Performance — More Versatility. The Cat 420 XE backhoe loader delivers exceptional performance, increased fuel efficiency, superior hydraulic system, versatility and an updated operator station.
Ruben Valdez of RJ Concrete Inc. in Addison, Ill., takes a look at the Wacker Neuson utility track loader. The versatile, stand-on utility track loader is designed with a variety of operator comfort features, offers a durable, low maintenance design to reduce maintenance costs and is a good fit for landscape projects, light site work, grading and general material handling.
Nathaniel Waldschmidt (L), product manager of Case, and Jessica Klein, marketing manager, show off the new Case TV620B, the largest compact track loader ever built. Features include a rated operating capacity of 6,200 lbs.; breakout force of 12,907 lbs.; and bucket capacity of 12,084 lbs.
Getting a lot of attention at the show is the massive Quick Attach 24HDRS. It can cut through asphalt and concrete with greater efficiency with the heavy-duty rock saw. This powerhouse delivers up to 20 fpm cutting speeds. Hydraulic sideshift and depth control allows skid steer operators to shift it up to 24 in. for maneuvering close to buildings and other obstacles from the comfort of their seat. Quick Attach is located in Alexandria, Minn.
The GOMACO GP3 is designed for paving up to 30 ft. wide and to accommodate multiple width changes. The GP3 is available as a two-track or four-track slipform paver. The G+ control system easily interfaces with stringline or 3D machine guidance to slipform all of your project needs.
