Major Screen Media Innovations Taking Centre Stage At CONEXPO CON AGG
CONEXPO CON AGG remains one of the most influential gatherings for the global construction and aggregates sectors, welcoming professionals from quarries, mines, recycling operations and material processing facilities. Every three years, the event serves as a platform for unveiling cutting edge solutions, connecting industry experts, and sharing knowledge that supports long term operational efficiency.
MAJOR, a respected manufacturer of high performance wire screen media, will return to CONEXPO CON AGG 2026 with a significantly expanded portfolio. Attendees can visit the company at Booth C32269 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The booth will feature demonstrations of screen media innovations, advanced polyurethane technologies, digital support tools, and a new product scheduled to debut at the show.
Bernard Betts, president of MAJOR, highlighted the importance of the triennial event: “CONEXPO/CON AGG only happens once every three years, which makes it an exciting opportunity for our customers to see the newest technological advances in screen media in person.” He added that customers are increasingly seeking a simplified experience for procuring, deploying and managing screen media assets.
Panel Session On Screening Performance
One of the most anticipated sessions at CONEXPO CON AGG 2026 is the educational discussion titled Screen Smarter Practical Strategies For Peak Performance. Scheduled for Thursday, 5 March from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., the panel will feature specialists from MAJOR and other leading organisations.
The session will examine how mining and quarrying operations can maximise throughput and screening performance through robust, well selected media systems. Participants will gain insights into wire selection, the importance of crown curve geometry, climate considerations, and screening optimisation techniques.
Bernard Betts noted that the panel is designed to help aggregates producers deepen their technical understanding: “This year, we’re participating in a panel discussion to help educate aggregates producers on their screen media and the importance of choosing the right options for their facility. We’ve also been listening to our customers and addressing their main concerns. Our goal is to become a one stop shop for all screen media, so look out for an exciting announcement at the show.”
Industry publications and technical studies show that selecting the correct screen media can deliver significant gains in production output, energy efficiency, and wear life. According to aggregates process data released by industry researchers, improvements in media matching can increase effective throughput by up to 25 percent, particularly in facilities processing abrasive or high moisture materials.
Launch Of Advanced Polyurethane Strip Variant
A major highlight for visitors this year will be MAJOR’s latest polyurethane strip technology for the FLEX MAT Modular Series. The advanced strip variant is engineered to enhance screening performance in challenging wet, corrosive or chemically active environments.
The upgraded polyurethane strips are designed to match the lifespan of OPTIMUMWIRE, a recognised standard for durability and abrasion resistance. In many applications, traditional polyurethane strips degrade more quickly under repeated exposure to humidity, chemicals or dense fines. The new variant supports stable screening integrity up to ten times longer than conventional systems.
These improved attributes provide several advantages for quarry and mining operators:
- Greater media longevity in corrosive or wet conditions.
- Reduced maintenance costs and fewer media replacements.
- More consistent open area and screening accuracy.
- Improved wear predictability and planning for asset managers.
Based on chemical performance testing released by process laboratories, polyurethane degradation can contribute to unexpected downtime in aggregates processing. The ability to maintain dimensional stability for a significantly longer period provides operators with measurable productivity gains.
Digital Support Through The Major App
Digital transformation has accelerated across mining and aggregates, especially in areas where fleet analytics, condition monitoring and advanced wear assessment can enhance performance. The updated MAJOR App plays a central role in supporting producers and dealers by consolidating media information, document libraries and digital services into a single platform.
The app contains expert documentation, marketing material, and a continuously updated newsroom featuring technical announcements and product insights. More importantly, it incorporates RFID enabled FLEX MAT Sensor tools, allowing users to store and track media details, customer defined specifications and dimensional data.
Users can streamline the order process, digitise inventory management and connect ordering data directly with dealer support systems. RFID chips embedded inside the polyurethane components carry identifying information, helping service teams automate documentation and reduce the risk of ordering errors.
Digital workflows in aggregates are growing rapidly due to the operational benefits they provide. Industry surveys show that digital asset tracking reduces procurement time and improves media utilisation across multisite operations, particularly when processing teams rely on accurate, real time information rather than paper ledgers.
Innovations On Display
Along with the introduction of advanced polyurethane strips and enhanced app capabilities, MAJOR’s booth will feature a new live activity known as the Wire Cut Challenge. Visitors will have the chance to test different engineered wire products and witness comparative performance demonstrations.
The challenge pits MAJOR’s engineered wire against other common industrial wire options in a measured test of strength, wear resistance and fatigue performance. Attendees who attempt the challenge may even win a prize if they successfully break the wire, although the company’s technology is designed to demonstrate superior resiliency.
Wear testing remains central to screening performance. Aggregates and mining facilities invest heavily in wire media that can withstand impact, mechanical stress, abrasive fines and thermal shifts. Field testing helps operators evaluate performance differences before committing to significant procurement decisions.
Reputation and Heritage
MAJOR has built a strong international reputation as an innovative wire screen media manufacturer tailored to mining, aggregates and recycling industries worldwide. The company is known for its distinctive FLEX MAT line of high vibration screens, recognised for their lime green colour and advanced performance characteristics.
FLEX MAT screens are manufactured using OPTIMUMWIRE, celebrated as the longest lasting wire option for many applications. Process data indicates that FLEX MAT dramatically improves throughput, reduces pegging and blinding, and extends wear life while lowering production cost per tonne.
MAJOR’s experience spans wire quality, media manufacturing accuracy and screening process engineering. The company supports clients with on site performance assessments, training seminars, media optimisation advice and diagnostic services to improve media selection, enhance screening efficiency and increase long term profitability.
MAJOR operates as a Haver & Boecker company and continues to expand its technical and digital solutions portfolio to meet the evolving needs of the processing industry.
CONEXPO CON AGG 2026
CONEXPO CON AGG 2026 promises to be a pivotal moment in the next phase of screening technology advancement. With new polyurethane innovations, digital workflow tools, and participatory demonstrations, MAJOR’s booth experience will provide a deeper understanding of how media decisions directly shape operational outcomes.
Screening performance continues to influence production effectiveness at mines, quarries and recycling plants worldwide. As material specifications tighten and sustainability expectations grow, the demand for durable, digitally supported screening solutions will only increase.
