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Sorry. I phrased that badly. I was trying to say that Sany took up the largest exhibition space there, not that they were the largest company. It was a huge change from the 2008 ConExpo. FWIW, they are supposed to be the 6th largest heavy equipment manufacturer in the world.

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Sorry. I phrased that badly. I was trying to say that Sany took up the largest exhibition space there, not that they were the largest company. It was a huge change from the 2008 ConExpo. FWIW, they are supposed to be the 6th largest heavy equipment manufacturer in the world.

Thanks for the clarification. I did understand your initial point, though. I found it interesting that they appear to be making a play for the North American market.

Guy I know bought a Chinese-made lathe and was pretty impressed at what he got for the price. I know next to nothing about heavy machinery. What was your impression of Sany's stuff - was it throwaway junk or was it somewhat usable?