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Editor's Note 
 
OSSGA is in search of a new executive director with the departure last week of Mike McSweeney.
- Mike Lacey, Editor
 
NEWS 
 

The Miller Group successfully conducts 42.5-hour uninterrupted concrete pour

After 11 weeks of preparation, The Miller Group carries out Oct. 1 to 4 concrete pour as part of Earlton Bridge Project.


Superior Industries bringing new equipment and new ideas to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

Visitors will see Superior’s growing portfolio of crushing, screening, washing and conveying products.


Astec returning to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 with expanded OneASTEC showcase

Astec Industries will put a spotlight on its entire portfolio at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, North America’s largest construction trade show. Astec will present a unified lineup of equipment and solutions spanning asphalt, concrete, mining, quarrying, forestry and industrial heating at the March 3 to 7, 2026 event at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 


Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) names Jalen Price Regional Manager for Eastern Canada

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has appointed Jalen Price as the organization’s new Regional Manager for Eastern Canada. Based in Ottawa, Price brings a strong background in Canadian public policy, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement to his role supporting AED members across the region.


 
 
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Visit MAJOR at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2026

Join MAJOR at Booth C32269 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Come learn how to increase production and efficiency and extend the lifespan of your screen media. There will also be a new product announcement at the show! Join their panel discussion on Thursday, March 5, from 10:45-11:45 a.m. called “Screen Smarter: Practical Strategies for Peak Performance” to learn more. Stop by our booth for the chance to FLEX your muscles in our Wire Cut Challenge and win a prize!

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CDE documents how CustomCare drives success at Granite’s Utah wash plant

In the competitive world of sand and aggregate processing, up-time and efficiency are paramount and that’s exactly what the team at CDE delivered when it partnered with Granite Construction to install a 550 ton per hour (TPH) wash plant in Utah. » Read More...
 
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Hydrogen power: The fuel of the future is breaking ground in the aggregate industry

Hydrogen power could end the construction industry’s reliance on fossil fuels, making it an innovative source of energy for heavy equipment and asphalt production. » Read More...
 
 
 
News 
 

Epiroc launches next-generation PCD drill bits

Company states its new PCD drill bits are engineered for extreme durability and precision to help surface and underground operations drill more metres with fewer interruptions » Read More...

 
 
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT 
 
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Software update increases speed and productivity for the Cat 303.5 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator

IRVING, TX.– The next-generation compact radius Cat 303.5 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator features a significant software update designed to improve transient speeds up to 25 per cent compared to previous 303.5 CR next-gen models, states Caterpillar (Cat). The 303.5 CR’s more dynamic design with quick transient speeds helps to reposition the excavator in a shorter period, limiting the time the machine is not working. According to Cat, this results in contractors being up to 35 per cent more productive at the jobsite, depending on application and conditions. The update is compatible with all next-generation builds dating back to the first production models in ... » Read More...

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Evoquip expands jaw crusher range with the Bison 220 and 220R

Evoquip, a global manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, launches the Bison 220 and 220R, the latest additions to the compact jaw crushing range. Designed to deliver exceptional performance, efficiency, and versatility, the Bison 220/220R is a high-performance jaw crushing plant designed for operators in quarrying, demolition and recycling applications. Bison was engineered with an 820mm x 550mm jaw inlet and a 240MP compressive strength. These jaw crushers can process tough materials with ease. According to Evoquip, an advanced hydrostatic drive system not only maximizes fuel efficiency but also enhances performance, offering the additional capability of running the chamber ... » Read More...

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Astec's Vari-Frequency technology now available on 6203 LP Horizontal Screen

Astec Industries groundbreaking Vari-Frequency technology has been implemented on its 6203 LP Horizontal Screen, a next-generation solution built to boost screening performance. Astec states the new design minimizes blinding and maximizes uptime, giving producers a smarter, more reliable way to keep processing material. Installed on the bottom deck of a horizontal screen, the patented Vari-Frequency deck significantly increases throughput and efficiency while minimizing plugging and blinding — two of the most common challenges in screening operations. The live portion of the deck’s flexible surface is supported by a system of tensioned cables that create rapid, localized g-force spikes across the ... » Read More...

 
EVENTS 
 

CONEXPO

March 3, 2026 | 3150 Paradise Rd · Las Vegas · NV · 89109 » Read More...

National Heavy Equipment Show

April 23, 2026 | 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8 » Read More...