GET READY FOR THE BIG SHOW. ConExpo-Con/Agg 2008 will be the international gathering place in 2008 for the construction industries. Held every three years, the exposition showcases the latest equipment, products, services and technologies, including much to attract portable processors.

The exhibition attracts people involved in all segments of the construction, aggregates and ready mixed concrete industries, including contractors, materials producers and government and institutional sector officials from around the world.

The show runs from Tuesday, March 11, through Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. An estimated 125,000 industry professionals from around the world are expected to attend the show and the co-located IFPE International Exposition for Power Transmission.

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2008 is expected to attract 2,000 exhibitors taking 2.1 million net sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor exhibit space, the equivalent to more than 48 acres.

The show will provide a comprehensive education program during the five-day exposition with sessions emphasizing industry issues and trends, management and applied technology. More than 85 industry organizations from around the world are expected to participate as supporting organizations. More than 300 industry meetings, including several annual conventions of industry associations, are expected to be held in conjunction with the event.

Show History

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2008 will feature "product concentration areas," making it easy for visitors to locate specific products, services and exhibitors of interest to them.

Principal sponsors of the event include: the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM); National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA); National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA); Associated General Contractors of America (AGC); and Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

Following is a select list of companies that portable producers will find of interest.

Allied-Gator Inc.
Booth: N-2140
http://www.alliedgator.com/

2100 Poland Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44502
330-744-0808

Allied-Gator Inc. manufactures innovative hydraulic attachments for the demolition and scrap processing/recycling industries. Products include the patented MT Series Multi-Tool featuring patented Quick-Change Jaw Sets for structural steel demolition/concrete reduction, the MT Series Mag Extension and the patented Allied-Gator Claw Bucket.

ALLU Group
Booth: G-220
http://www.allu.net/

700 Huyler St.
Teterboro, NJ 07608
800-939-2558

ALLU Group is a manufacturer and distributor of ALLU processing attachment, soil-stabilization system, windrow turner, compacting plate and pipe grappler. ALLU also distributes Pallari stump harvesters and Oil Quick quick coupler systems. ALLU Group has representation and wide dealer network all over the United States and Canada.