We can hardly believe it, but World of Concrete 2017 has already come and gone. If you weren't able to make it to the show, check in on what the CBO team was up to while in Las Vegas. The show was a week-long event filled with product updates, press conferences and educational sessions.
1. Editor Kathy Wells and Managing Editor Elizabeth Manning talk with the ConTechTrio team via Periscope.
#WOC2017 @conappguru with @kathywellscbo @emanningcbo @cbomagazine talking construction media and state of industry https://t.co/nDZtJ7zxEb
— ConTechTrio (@ConTechTrio) January 17, 2017
2. Viewpoint's Kim Lynse tries out the slot machine while out to dinner with the CBO team.
@viewpointcs trade show coordinator Kim Lynse hit it big last night! Visit her at Booth C3238, maybe she'll share? #WOC2017 pic.twitter.com/9rPEVkh3IZ
— Kathy Wells (@KathyWellsCBO) January 18, 2017
3. Husqvarna unveiled a new line of dust collectors at the show.
Make sure to check out @HusqvarnaNA's new line of dust collectors at Booth O30166. #WOC2017 #CBOWOCtalk pic.twitter.com/5PgREU0JHK
— Elizabeth Manning (@EManningCBO) January 18, 2017
4. At the Mack Trucks press conference, Wells learns about new features to the product lineup.
#WOC2017 @MackTrucks shares new safety features that include rolling start, auto neutral & integration with WheresMyConcrete app pic.twitter.com/WbYbE5rVQZ
— Kathy Wells (@KathyWellsCBO) January 17, 2017
5. The CBO editorial team is putting a renewed focus on booth time with the goal of talking with more of our readers at the trade show. If you're coming to CONEXPO, stop by and see us at Booth S60109.
Need more @CBOMagazine? Ah yes, let me check the stock room downstairs #WOC2017 pic.twitter.com/sWgUrRugRz
— Kathy Wells (@KathyWellsCBO) January 20, 2017
6. Helly Hansen showcased some of its best jobsite apparel options at the show.
#didyouknow @HellyHansen work wear invented the first fleece jacket in 1961? Check out the latest version at Booth S11915 #WOC2017
— Kathy Wells (@KathyWellsCBO) January 19, 2017
7. AMS Merlo featured several of its highest performing models in the outdoor lot.
The AMS Merlo 40.17 telehandler has a max load capacity of 8,800 lbs and a max lift height of 55' #WOC2017 #AMSMerlo pic.twitter.com/KhY0X7ZDY4
— Elizabeth Manning (@EManningCBO) January 18, 2017
8. Mi-T-M announced a new product feature on its lineup: a scannable QR code that connects you, the user, to a comprehensive application that includes the user manual, how-to videos and more.
At #WOC2017? Come by Mi-T-M's booth, S11515, to check out their new QR code feature on their product line - links to how-to videos and more. pic.twitter.com/6Up8b8Rb9J
— Elizabeth Manning (@EManningCBO) January 19, 2017
9. Insight from Brian Girouard at the Trimble press conference.
#DidYouKnow at engine idle, a truck burns about a gallon of diesel fuel an hour. - from Brian Girouard, @trimble
— Elizabeth Manning (@EManningCBO) January 17, 2017
10. We'll see you at CONEXPO!
Booth's packed up and we're out! Thanks for a great week, Vegas. See you in 6 weeks. #WOC2017 pic.twitter.com/XndTzaVPw6
— Elizabeth Manning (@EManningCBO) January 20, 2017
As always, follow us on Twitter at @CBOMagazine, @KathyWellsCBO and @EManningCBO to keep up with the latest updates and product releases while we are traveling. Tweet us with your questions, and we will do our best to find you the answers you need!
