Reps for Taylor Pump and Lift

Bob from Montgomery Equipment poses with the company's mascot.

Bill Tate of DBT offered a presentation Wednesday on the joining of the OEM with surface force Bucyrus.

Joy was another company with a large set-up at the show.

Joy's Mike Chizman presented the OEM's vision for the future from the perspective of design of equipment emphasizing mine safety.

Racing game at the Fenner Dunlop booth, Fenner's Bob Gido races a potential customer.

Mike Gawinski and the Rulmeca staff.

Fairchild International had quite a large exhibit at Bluefield.

Hall of Fame race car driver Buddy Baker appeared at the Joy Mining exhibit on Thursday afternoon to sign autographs and meet fans.

Virginia Mining Association had a strong presence at the show to promote the state's industry.

The staff of show sponsor the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce.

WVOMHST director Ron Wooten spoke to a large industry crowd Thursday afternoon.

 

In addition to vendors located inside the Civic Center and outside in the parking lot, some suppliers set up their exhibits under a large tent adjacent to the building. More than 225 vendors were expected to set up this week.