http://www.aem.org/News/CECA/ Construction/Materials Headline News en-us Copyright 2006 Association of Equipment Manufacturers. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:43:34 GMT http://www.bcindia.com/link/en/23191615#23191615 AEM (March 10, 2010) - A BAUMA CONEXPO SHOW, can rely on the industry's support when it celebrates its launch from February 8-11, 2011 in Mumbai. The Builders' Association of India (BAI) - has agreed to serve as joint organizer of the exhibition. In addition, several Indian and international trade associations are supporting bC India. http://www.equipmentworld.com/felix-chavez-son-2010-contractor-of-the-year/#more-14025 Equipment World (March 5, 2010) - Ryan Chavez, owner of Felix Chavez & Son Construction, based in Weston, Colorado, won the 11th annual Contractor of the Year award sponsored by construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. and leading national trade magazine Equipment World during a recent ceremony at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. http://www.dieselprogress.com/news_detail.asp?pick=2522&from=0 Diesel Progress (February 23, 2010) - As of the official application deadline in mid-February, bauma China 2010, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Construction Vehicles and Equipment, is booked to capacity, the show organizers have announced. http://www.khl.com/magazines/international-rental-news/detail/item51331/Looking-on-the-bright-side-at-the-Rental-Show-in-Orlando/ International Rental News (February 10, 2010) - The American Rental Association's Rental Show - taking place this week in Orlando, Florida - has seen busier aisle traffic than last year's Atlanta event and evidence of increased optimism, but few at the show were predicting a significant recovery in the US rental market this year. http://www.farm-equipment.com/pages/New-Equipment-Show-Connects-on-Several-Levels.php Farm Equipment (February 9, 2010) - Of the more than 7,000 visitors attending the first three days of Ag Connect Expo, an estimated 800 were farm equipment dealers, according to the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), organizers of the ag machinery show that debuted January 12-15 in Orlando, Fla. http://www.worldofasphalt.com/MediaSvcs/News/Article.asp?A=130 AEM (February 4, 2010) - With their opening just several days away, the co-located AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo and World of Asphalt Show & Conference are set to be an unqualified success. Advance registration is tracking ahead of the 2009 events, with registrants from 30 countries worldwide in addition to the U.S. and Canada. Exhibit space already tops last year's final total. Education tickets sold to date are also ahead of the 2009 pace. http://www.agconnect.com/Media/General/NewsReleases/Release.asp?R=49 AEM (January 26, 2010) - The inaugural AG CONNECT Expo 2010 attracted more than 7,700 registered attendees, making it a resounding success in these tough economic times. The show kicked off January 12 (Preview Day) and concluded January 15, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. http://www.worldofasphalt.com/MediaSvcs/News/Article.asp?A=129 AEM (January 25, 2010) - Advance registration has been extended to February 5, 2010 for the upcoming co-located World of Asphalt and AGG1 expositions. Attendees are encouraged to register now to save time and money and get a head start on planning their show visit. http://www.roadsbridges.com/Push-for-infrastructure-funding-in-jobs-bill-accelerates-newsPiece19983 Roads & Bridges (January 22, 2010) - In an effort to coax unemployment down from its horrifying highs, there is a new push from the Obama Administration and lawmakers to include billions of dollars for transportation and infrastructure funding in the pending U.S. jobs bill, Reuters reported. http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/571822 ThomasNet News (January 25, 2010) - As part of campaign called Start Us Up USA!, construction equipment industry leaders held rally at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.