The International Construction Machinery Exhibition in Las Vegas, USA

The CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the International Construction Equipment Exhibition held in Las Vegas, USA, is jointly organized by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA. It is one of the largest and most specialized construction equipment trade shows in the United States, held every three years. In 2023, the exhibition featured over 2,400 exhibitors, an exhibition area exceeding 250,000 square meters, and attracted approximately 139,000 professional visitors, fully demonstrating the robust recovery of the construction and equipment industries worldwide. This exhibition is not only a platform for product showcasing but also a clear industry indicator, pointing firmly toward the future direction of the industry’s transformation toward “electrification, digitalization, and sustainable development.” For professionals in the sand, gravel, and aggregate industry, participating in this exhibition is an essential pathway to stay abreast of cutting-edge technologies, analyze market trends, and advance strategic procurement efforts.
In recent years, the United States has continued to push ahead with infrastructure upgrades, and states have stepped up their investments in public works such as highways and bridges. As a result, demand for sand and gravel aggregates—essential construction materials—remains robust. The U.S. boasts abundant aggregate resources, particularly in the southeastern states of Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia, where numerous modern aggregate production facilities are located. Take Georgia, for example: some granite aggregate mines in this region have already established dedicated railway lines, creating a sand-and-gravel distribution network that serves the surrounding areas. According to the latest statistics, the U.S. annual consumption of manufactured sand and gravel has remained above 1.5 billion tons in recent years, and the scale of recycled aggregate utilization is steadily expanding. Both natural sand and gravel and manufactured sand and gravel play crucial roles in construction applications, with the majority being used in road construction, maintenance, and various infrastructure projects. The market outlook is highly promising.