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Polydeck adds West Coast sales and service tech
Polydeck Screen Corp. added Ken Walker as its West Coast sales/service tech, with responsibility for California. Walker has more than 20 years of experience in the aggregates industry, working in both maintenance at plant sites as well as sales. Prior to this position, he served as a manufacturers' sales representative for nine years, representing Deister Machine Co., Telsmith, Polydeck Screen Corp., Superior Industries, Hazemag and Advance Detection. According to Polydeck, Walker’s knowledge of screening operations and local presence will provide California producers with an outstanding level of expertise and service. Founded in 1978, Polydeck has been a provider of modular polyurethane, rubber and specialty screening solutions for the aggregate, coal and mining industries. Photo: Polydeck Screen Group Keep Reading
Lafarge Canada earns 3 top employer awards
Lafarge Canada received three top employer awards through the Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2015 competition. The annual competition, run by Mediacorp Canada, recognizes Canadian employers that offer exceptional programs, services and initiatives to their employees. The three awards won by Lafarge Canada include the “Alberta’s Top 70 Employers,” “Canada’s Best Diversity Employers” and “Canada’s Top Employers for Young People” awards. Lafarge Canada received the “Alberta’s Top 70 Employers” award for its dedication to providing competitive benefits for its employees, as well as offering them a number of development programs and resources. It won the “Canada’s Best Diversity Employers” award for its dedication to ensuring its employee population supports diversity initiatives at all levels. Finally, the company won the “Canada’s Top Employers for Young People” award for providing its new employees with a number of initiatives designed to help them gain a better understanding of the company. “We are honored to be recognized for each of these awards,” says Stephanie McDonald, vice president of organization and human resources for Lafarge Canada.… Keep Reading
Senate and House propose 2-month highway program extension
With the May 31 highway program extension expiration drawing closer, the Senate and House of Representatives laid the groundwork for a two-month extension of the Highway Trust Fund contract authority and expenditure authority, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). According to NSSGA, Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) proposed legislation S. 1350 in the Senate, and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) put procedural motions in place so the Senate can take up the extension next week. In addition, the House Rules Committee plans to take up H.R. 2353, which is a similar House version, at a May 18 hearing. Republican leaders on Capitol Hill would like a six-month extension through the end of the year, reports NSSGA, but the leaders do not know where the $10 to $11 billion needed to fund the program would come from. In addition, an extension to the end of the year may encourage December lawmakers to pass another temporary fix, rather than find a long-term solution, says NSSGA. According… Keep Reading
Superior releases updated telescoping radial stacker program
Superior Industries released version 12.0 of its telescoping radial stacker automatic program. According to the company, the new program does not change the physical function of the machine but enhances the appearance of the software. The automation software, now equipped with access to the TeleStacker Conveyor owner’s manual, features bolder graphics and on-screen buttons. Designed to improve user experience, the program also includes a running meter that reports the unit’s motor hours. The program can be used on Superior’s TeleStacker Conveyors dating back to 1997, reports the company. However, it recommends existing owners should contact their dealers for more information. Keep Reading
Baldor dubs Keyser VP of channel management
Baldor Electric named Chris Keyser its vice president of channel management and industry/packaged solutions. In this role, Keyser will be responsible for developing and leading the company’s channel management strategies and initiatives for distributors and OEMs. In addition, he will support end users and create a strategic packaged solutions offering. Keyser began working at Baldor in 1991 and has served a number of positions there, including national account manager, product manager, regional sales manager and director of business development. Keep Reading
JCB equipment dealership opens in Tennessee
Briggs Equipment, headquartered in Dallas, opened a JCB equipment dealership in Memphis, Tenn. Briggs now carries JCB’s backhoe loaders, telescopic handlers, compact excavators, skid steers and compact track loaders. “Briggs has a proven track record of over 60 successful years in industrial and construction equipment business,” says Dallas Reeves, JCB North America’s vice president of sales. “We’re pleased to be entering into a relationship with such an experienced and well-regarded company, and we look forward to an excellent partnership in the years ahead.” Briggs, founded in 1904, is a full-line materials handling and construction equipment distributor that offers a variety of new and used equipment, including forklifts, trailer-spotters, scissor lifts, sweepers and railcar movers. Keep Reading
Holcim shareholders approve shares for merger
Shareholders of Swiss cement giant Holcim Ltd. approved the issuance of new shares to pay for Holcim’s $47 billion union with France’s Lafarge SA, reports The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). According to WSJ, roughly 94 percent of Holcim’s shareholders voted in favor of the issuance of up to 264 million Holcim shares, setting up an offer that will begin in early June. Lafarge stockholders will get nine Holcim shares for every 10 Lafarge shares they tender. “The process is virtually complete now,” says Phil Roseberg, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Roseberg said it was unlikely Lafarge shareholders would fail to tender the two thirds of the company’s stock needed to complete the deal. In addition, Holcim’s second largest shareholder, Eurocement Holding AG, said they would back the deal. Holcim’s largest shareholder, Thomas Schmidheiny, also announced his support of the deal. Earlier this year, after some conflicts over leadership, the two companies agreed on longtime Lafarge executive Eric Olsen to lead the new company. The companies expect the… Keep Reading
Liebherr adds Hoffman Equipment as new dealer
Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. expanded its distribution network by adding Hoffman Equipment as its new dealer. Hoffman, headquartered in Piscataway, N.J., will now offers Liebherr’s full line of earthmoving and material handling equipment to its customers in New Jersey and New York. New York customers will be serviced from Hoffman’s locations in the Bronx, Marlboro and Medford; and New Jersey customers will be serviced from the Hoffman’s store locations in Piscataway and Williamstown. “Our new partnership with Hoffman fills an important distribution gap and will deliver excellent support for our new and existing customers,” says Peter Mayr, president of Liebherr. “We look forward to growing the Liebherr brand in this important market.” Keep Reading
NSSGA to host AGG1 market segmentation webinar May 21
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will be hosting its May AGG1 webinar, “Understanding the Impact of Effective Market Segmentation,” May 21 at 1 p.m. Eastern. The webinar will define market segmentation relative to an aggregates marketplace and explain to aggregates producers what they can get out of effective segmentation. It will also cover how to develop effective segmentation strategies and how to define what a producer really sells and how it’s impacted by segmentation. Rob Vogel, managing partner at the Q4 Impact Group, will be presenting this webinar. According to NSSGA, Vogel has over 35 years of industry experience and is on the board of directors of Junior Achievement of Chicago, as well as the developmental board at the Colorado School of Mines and the developmental board at Missouri University of Science and Technology at Rolla. Registration is $49 for members and $99 for nonmembers per location. Keep Reading
