Mack Trucks Prez Discusses WoC & Industry Trends

Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America, shared his thoughts about 50 years of World of Concrete, the technology at the show and what the construction industry faces this year.

March 12, 2024

Jonathan Randall and Lori Ditoro during WoC

Jonathan Randall and Lori Ditoro during WoC

Sean Dunphy

While the Equipment Today team was at World of Concrete (WoC) 2024, we talked with Jonathan Randall, president, Mack Trucks North America. Randall shared his thoughts about 50 years of World of Concrete, the technology at the show and what the construction industry faces this year. Among challenges being faced are continued supply change issues that started with the pandemic. He stressed that we are still learning lessons from the pandemic. Listen to this Digging Deeper podcast to learn more.

Digging Deeper is a podcast series highlighting various aspects of the construction industry, including the equipment, people, companies and associations making it all happen. Click here to access more episodes.

Digging Deeper is a podcast series highlighting various aspects of the construction industry, including the equipment, people, companies and associations making it all happen. Click here to access more episodes.

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