Showcasing the Latest Innovations

C.N. Wood highlights the diverse range of machines at the CASHO 2024

Equipment Show

The Connecticut Association of Street & Highway Officials, Inc. (CASHO) 2024 Equipment Show, a highly anticipated annual event, brought together key decision-makers in the construction and environmental equipment industries at the New Life Church in Wallingford, Connecticut. This year’s event showcased an impressive lineup of cutting-edge machinery, attracting municipalities from across the state. The show serves as a vital hub for showcasing the latest innovations and fostering relationships within the industry.

“It’s important to display your different lines of equipment that you carry for all the manufacturers that you have,” said Ed Beauregard, a sales representative for C.N. Wood. “Rather than trying to bring the equipment around to all the different customers, here you can have all of your customers come and see all your lines in one day.”

One of the standout pieces of equipment on display was the Elgin Broom Badger, a non-CDL sweeper that has quickly become a favourite among municipalities.

“The Elgin Broom Badger is a newer product for Elgin and C.N. Wood,” noted Beauregard. “We also have the Elgin Pelican, which is one of the most popular sweepers that you’ll see around the country. Of course, the ever-popular Elgin Broom Bear has been synonymous with sweeping in Connecticut for a long time. We’re excited to offer our customers different sweeping options to find the best fit for their operation.”

In addition to sweepers, the show featured a versatile trackless machine. Functioning as a valuable asset for municipal operations, the unit offers compatibility with multiple attachments, from snowblowers to over-the-rail mowers or finish-cutting mowers.

Vactor is known in the industry as the most dependable, safest and most productive combination vacuum truck, so a Truvac TRXX hydro excavation trailer was showcased as well. It allows the operator to dig with high-pressure water or high-pressure air.

“The benefit of that is that you’re able to dig around fibre optic or gas lines safely compared to the old style of excavation on fibre optic lines,” explained Beauregard.

The show also featured a fully outfitted camera truck equipped with advanced systems for inspecting sewer lines and catch basins. This technology is crucial for maintaining infrastructure integrity and ensuring public safety. C.N. Wood's facility in North Haven, Conn., was recently outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment to service camera inspection systems.

Lastly, C.N. Wood displayed a Komatsu PC30MR excavator and a Komatsu WA200 wheel loader.

 

Great event

Reflecting on the event’s importance, Beauregard emphasized C.N. Wood’s commitment to quality and service.

“C.N. Wood’s been around for a long time,” commented Beauregard. “We’re a dedicated dealer that prioritizes service and support for our customers. We have a large parts inventory, so we’re able to get you up and running right away because of our service and our parts department.”

Beauregard concluded, “We appreciate all of our customers who took time out of their day to stop by and check out our equipment or have a conversation. CASHO is a great event, and we look forward to continuing our participation in the future.”

Check out Ed Beauregard, in this video as he takes you on a tour of the impressive lineup of equipment featured at the event.