ESCO CORPORATION
ESCO is an independent designer, developer
and manufacturer of highly engineered wear
parts and replacement products used in the
mining, construction and industrial and oil and
gas industries. Our expertise in metallurgy,
tribology (the science of wear), design
engineering, manufacturing processes and
distribution are our core competencies.
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Last year, ESCO celebrated its 100th year in business,
a milestone we couldn’t have achieved without a highly
skilled workforce, a history of top-quality and innovative
products and services and, most assuredly, our loyal
customers. It was a proud period in our history – one that
was enjoyed by all at ESCO.
In addition to our centennial anniversary, ESCO undertook
significant changes this past year. We voluntarily chose to
withdraw plans for an Initial Public Offering and realigned
Cal Collins
President & CEO
the business into a divisional structure to more effectively
serve our core markets – construction and industrial, mining, and oil and gas.
This special ConExpo/ConAgg issue of The Edge brings to light our impact on the
construction industry and future plans for our Construction & Industrial (C&I) Division.
Rob Cornilles
Director of
Corporate Communications
Kelley Egre
Editor
Lisa Calais
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Kari Dehn
Sean Henderson
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On the cover: Doug Pierce, a regional
product specialist in the Mining Division
who just celebrated his 25-year ESCO
anniversary, changes out an Ultralok®
tooth system at a customer site.
THE EDGE MISSION
Build lasting and mutually beneficial
relationships with customers by
celebrating their achievements
and demonstrating the strengths
and problem-solving capabilities of
ESCO’s employees and the products
they design and manufacture.
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Last year, ESCO promoted 28-year veteran Tim Myers to President of ESCO’s C&I
Division. In an interview on page six, Tim gives the reader insights into what our
divisional shift means for ESCO and how it will positively impact C&I customers. He
also discusses the value of genuine ESCO products and what we are doing to expand
our offerings.
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Much of our growth and focus will be global, and in developing countries such as China
and South Africa. Check out page 12 for an interview with Percy Chang, Managing
Director for ESCO China, and learn more about our efforts to better serve local
customers, dealers and distributors in this important region.
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Finally, take a ride with a couple of ESCO’s top construction dealers on pages 16
and 17, Roland Machinery Company and General Equipment & Supplies/General
Aggregate Equipment Sales. Their commitment to delivering the highest quality
products and industry-leading service shows why they’ve both enjoyed
significant success.
IN THIS ISSUE
CONEXPO THROUGH THE YEARS................ 2–5
AN INTERVIEW WITH TIM MYERS.................. 6–7
FEATURED PRODUCTS ................................. 8–9
In our 100 years, ESCO has faced and overcome various hurdles – including the
current and continued softness in some of our core markets. But as this Edge
indicates, we are proud of the decisions we’ve made as well as the customers and end
markets we serve. On behalf of our nearly 5,000 employees worldwide, I can assure
you that our enthusiasm for the future is at an all-time high and our commitment to
serve your needs with continuous quality, value and speed has never been greater.
AROUND THE WORLD............................... 10–11
CHINA......................................................... 12–13
AFRICA....................................................... 14–15
DEALER PROFILE: ROLAND............................. 16
If you’re attending or have attended ConExpo/ConAgg 2014, I hope you’ve had a
chance to drop by our booth (30020) to see ESCO’s latest construction products
and services.
DEALER PROFILE: GENERAL EQUIPMENT...... 17
ENGINEERING CHALLENGE............................. 18
AWARDS AND HONORS.................................. 19
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Cal Collins, President and CEO
A 50TH ANNIVERSARY..................................... 20
SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES......................... 21–25
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