# General Equipment Hosts Aggregate Expo 2025 in Fargo, N.D. - **Published:** 2025-03-25 - **Edition:** Midwest - **Source:** Construction Equipment Guide - **Authors:** CEG - **URL:** https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/general-equipment-hosts-aggregate-expo-2025-in-fargo-nd/67585 - **Tags:** Aggregate, Aggregate Equipment, General Equipment & Supplies Inc., North Dakota ## Summary General Equipment hosted the Aggregate Expo in Fargo, N.D., drawing 500+ guests to showcase latest equipment and technology. Focused on customer relationships, the event featured educational sessions and networking opportunities with industry experts and equipment manufacturers. ## Article More than 500 guests attended **[General Equipment & Supplies Inc.](https://constructionequipmentguide.com/dealers/general-equipment-and-supplies-inc/2732)**'s Aggregate Expo March 4-5, 2025, at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, N.D. The expo's purpose is to educate those in the industry and introduce the latest equipment and technology available. More than 500 guests attended General Equipment & Supplies Inc.'s Aggregate Expo March 4-5, 2025, at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, N.D. The expo's purpose is to educate those in the industry and introduce the latest equipment and technology available. "Our primary goal is to strengthen and build relationships with our customers," said Don Kern, vice president of material processing of General Equipment. "We held our first expo in the late 1990s, and customers were very appreciative. Due to the positive initial experience, we started doing it every three years, and now it's tradition." Kern said the event is unique to General Equipment's aggregate market and customers, making it an event that is relatable because it applies to customers and their employees. "As we continue to grow, more and more people come, so we've put a lot more focus on education," he said. "We keep trying to improve that because there's a lot of feedback on the education section, and it is the main reason people come." Industry experts offered 25 educational sessions covering a variety of topics, including Dakota Cone Crusher: Real World Results; Key Strategies for Conveyor Maintenance; Portable Plant Customizations; Power Generation for Mobile Plants; and Dale Carnegie's Leading with Confidence. Representatives of 29 manufacturers spoke with attendees at the trade show. An outdoor equipment display allowed attendees to see a large variety of aggregate and construction equipment up close. "There's this whole networking thing that happens and, although these guys are all competitors, they're also all here for the same thing — to get better at what they're doing," said Kern. CEG ## Photos ![(L-R): Darrel Rupke, Devan Mckinney, Carlie Van’t Hof, Jarrod Adcock and Matt Voigt represented Superior at the expo.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-10_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Dale Carnegie’s Sabrina Olson led the “Leading With Confidence: How to Have Tough Conversations” education session.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-11_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![A wide variety of aggregate and construction equipment was on display at General Equipment’s Aggregate Expo, in Fargo, N.D.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-12.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![More than 500 guests attended General Equipment & Supplies Inc.’s Aggregate Expo March 4-5, 2025, at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, N.D.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-13.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![General Equipment has held its expo every three years since the late 1990s.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-14.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Major Wire presented a “hands-on screen maintenance” seminar at its outdoor exhibit.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-15_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![The Tuesday evening social with live music provided attendees a great networking opportunity.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-16_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Dino Dautcehajic (L), regional sales manager, and Don Kern, vice president of material processing, explain the options of portable plant customization.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-1_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Donny Kern, vice president of material processing, General Equipment & Supplies with this Fab Tec/Superior 1313 with Superior Dakota D550 roller bearing cone and Superior Guardian 7x20 screen on display at General Equipment’s Aggregate Expo.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-2_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![The outdoor equipment display allowed attendees to see a large variety of aggregate and construction equipment up close.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-3_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![The expo’s purpose is to educate those in the industry and introduce the latest equipment and technology available.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-4_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Attendees had a chance to speak with numerous vendors about their products.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-5_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![General Equipment’s manufacturer representatives had plenty of information to share with customers.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-6_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Representatives of 29 manufacturers spoke with attendees at the trade show.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-7_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![(L-R) are Charles Riesselman of General Equipment, Paul Christenson and John Duke of Flexmat. Flexmat manufactures high-vibration wire screens.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-8_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo* ![Tom Hergenieder (L) and Cedric Volkmes of Komatsu shared how their equipment is used in the aggregate industry.](https://dmt55mxnkgbz2.cloudfront.net/1205x0_s3-67585-M-RE-GE-EXPO-25-9_jpeg.jpg) *Photo credit: CEG photo*