Vermont Company Rings Opening Bell at NYSE

Williston-based Green Mountain Lion Corp. celebrates ahead of major construction trade show.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Members of the Williston-based Green Mountain Lion Corp., a Vermont construction equipment manufacturer, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, highlighting the North American construction industry ahead of the Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas next week.

Why it matters

The construction industry is a major economic driver, supporting 2.3 million American jobs and contributing $316 billion to the economy annually. The Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show is one of the largest construction equipment exhibitions in North America, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in the industry.

The details

Green Mountain Lion Corp., a Williston, Vermont-based construction equipment manufacturer, was selected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. This symbolic event kicks off the celebrations and attention around the upcoming Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show, one of the largest construction equipment exhibitions in North America, taking place next week in Las Vegas.

  • Green Mountain Lion Corp. rang the opening bell at the NYSE on Monday, February 23, 2026.
  • The Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show is kicking off next week in Las Vegas.

The players

Green Mountain Lion Corp.

A construction equipment manufacturer based in Williston, Vermont.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show will run from March 10-14, 2026 in Las Vegas, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in the construction equipment industry.

The takeaway

The ringing of the NYSE opening bell by a Vermont-based construction equipment manufacturer highlights the importance of the construction industry to the American economy, with the upcoming Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show set to showcase the latest advancements in this critical sector.