SOURCE: Agg-Net | March 14, 201
No matter where AGG1 is held, the latest aggregate equipment and technology is sure to follow.
This year, the 11th iteration of the trade show, AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo is headed to America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis. The three-day show will take place Mar 25-27 and span more than 230,000 sq. ft. alongside the co-located World of Asphalt.
This is nearly 30,000 more sq. ft. of exhibit space versus last year’s event, which occupied more than 207,000 sq. ft. of Nashville’s Music City Center.
Following the success of last year’s AGG1, the host National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) was compelled to expand the show’s footprint. Now that the association has done that, it’s eager to see what St. Louis has in store for showgoers.
“NSSGA is thrilled that more member companies are able to participate in AGG1 this year,” says Jen Dugas, vice president of membership and events at NSSGA. “Last year, we had a really long wait list and, from an association perspective, we want to give our members an opportunity to exhibit on the trade show floor, should they want to. St. Louis really gives us the opportunity to do that.”
Excited exhibitors
The anticipation surrounding AGG1 in St. Louis is evident, as exhibit space was at capacity about a month and a half ahead of the show.
Among the manufacturers that will be on the show floor is Haver & Boecker Niagara. An AGG1 regular exhibiting company, Haver & Boecker Niagara looks forward to seeing what developments the industry has to offer.
The show also provides Haver & Boecker Niagara an opportunity to display some of its equipment.
“We are bringing a full-sized portable plant to Booth 1344 for the first time,” says Julie Andras, marketing director at Haver & Boecker Niagara. “We recognize that people come to the show to see what’s new and exciting in the industry, so we’re giving them an opportunity to see the Niagara F-Class portable plant’s features up close and what it offers for demanding screening applications.
“To compliment this, we’ll also have samples of our screen media and Rhino Hyde liners, with our experts on hand to discuss the best end-to-end solutions for the operation,” she adds. “We can’t wait to see what’s unveiled at AGG1, and we are excited for attendees to see our portable plant.”
Similarly, Josh Swank, chief growth officer at Philippi-Hagenbuch, views the show as an opportunity for attendees to scope out possible equipment purchases before peak production season.
“Now that we are through the election year, we anticipate that aggregates operations are ready to make equipment upgrades to prepare for increased demand in 2025,” Swank says. “This should generate great interest across the AGG1 show floor as producers look for new ways to increase efficiency.
“We are bringing a full-sized portable plant to Booth 1344 for the first time,” says Julie Andras, marketing director at Haver & Boecker Niagara. “We recognize that people come to the show to see what’s new and exciting in the industry, so we’re giving them an opportunity to see the Niagara F-Class portable plant’s features up close and what it offers for demanding screening applications.
“To compliment this, we’ll also have samples of our screen media and Rhino Hyde liners, with our experts on hand to discuss the best end-to-end solutions for the operation,” she adds. “We can’t wait to see what’s unveiled at AGG1, and we are excited for attendees to see our portable plant.”
Similarly, Josh Swank, chief growth officer at Philippi-Hagenbuch, views the show as an opportunity for attendees to scope out possible equipment purchases before peak production season.
“Now that we are through the election year, we anticipate that aggregates operations are ready to make equipment upgrades to prepare for increased demand in 2025,” Swank says. “This should generate great interest across the AGG1 show floor as producers look for new ways to increase efficiency.
“We’re looking forward to visiting with attendees at our booth – No. 2632 located on the northwestern edge of the convention space – and having great conversations about how custom-engineered haul truck solutions can optimize a quarry’s hauling operation,” Swank adds. “It should be a strong show that is symbolic of an overall great year in the aggregates sector.”
Education opportunities
AGG1 Academy, meanwhile, provides attendees with opportunities to get first-hand information about different facets of operations from those who know them best. The educational seminars within the track also give exhibiting companies a chance to share their expertise.
Representatives from both Haver & Boecker Niagara and Philippi-Hagenbuch will lead AGG1 Academy sessions.
Haver & Boecker Niagara’s session, titled “Maximizing Equipment Productivity Through Diagnostics,” will focus on the impact equipment monitoring can have in maximizing efficiency and profitability. Philippi-Hagenbuch’s session, titled “Advanced Dust Control Solutions: Integrating Low-Cost Dust Monitors & Water Truck Technologies,” will highlight the role water tanks play in mitigating dust and other airborne particles.
“We’ll discuss essential water tank features that optimize spraying to minimize dust control costs, and certain design aspects for heightened safety, simpler maintenance and better overall functionality,” Swank says. “It’s our goal to empower producers with information to efficiently manage dust in their quarry.”
Andras says her company is excited to share its expertise with attendees, as well.
“Haver & Boecker Niagara pioneered diagnostic solutions, understanding early the critical role they play in making sure equipment runs efficiently and at optimal health,” she says. “During the session, we will explain how diagnostic programs work with producers’ equipment and will outline when to use the two different types of equipment monitoring systems: point-in-time and continual.”
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