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Weir Minerals names new dealer in west
Weir Minerals named Kimball Equipment Co. as its dealer in the aggregates market for Utah, Nevada and Arizona. Keep Reading
MSHA, OAIMA issue mine site safety alert
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) issued a mine site safety alert. Keep Reading
Hyundai adds four dealers to network
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas added four dealers to its North American network – three in the United States and one in Canada. Keep Reading
Terex cancels potential agreement with Zoomlion
Terex Corp. ended discussions with Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. regarding the potential purchase of Terex. The sale of the company’s Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS) business segment to Konecranes is still going to proceed as planned, Terex adds. According to a company statement, Terex says this brings several months of uncertainty to an end for its customers, team members and shareholders. Terex adds that it will ll now be able to focus its efforts on serving its customers. “The board of directors and management of Terex worked diligently to determine if an appropriate transaction with Zoomlion, beneficial to Terex shareholders, was achievable,” says David Sachs, chairman of the board of Terex. “Unfortunately, after many months of discussions, Zoomlion was unable to provide a fully financed, binding proposal for the purchase of Terex with or without MHPS.” Despite this, Terex reports that the sale of its MHPS business segment will enhance its financial position and allow it to invest in new products and services. “This transaction represents… Keep Reading
Vermeer debuts T1255III Terrain Leveler at Big Yellow Iron 2016
Vermeer Corp.'s Patrick Robinson gives a rundown on the company's T1255III Terrain Leveler at its Big Yellow Iron 2016 event. Keep Reading
ConExpo-Con/Agg registration to include monorail passes
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), in conjunction with the Las Vegas Monorail, is including unlimited monorail rides with three-day and seven-day passes for ConExpo-Con/Agg attendees and exhibitors, respectively. “We are always looking at ways to maximize value and convenience for our exhibitors and attendees, and with a station in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center and at the adjoining Westgate Resort & Casino, it just made sense to add the monorail to create our new ‘Badge-Pack’ bundle that also includes the show badge and hotel shuttle buses,” says Sara Truesdale Mooney, vice president of exhibitions and business development for AEM. “We believe incorporating the monorail as a resource and amenity will elevate our stakeholders’ experience in a brand-new way.” According to AEM, the Las Vegas Monorail is an economical and convenient mode of transportation. In 2015, the monorail reduced toxic emissions by 29.6 tons of carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds and nitrous oxides and eliminated more than 2.3 million vehicle miles, AEM reports. ConExpo-Con/Agg will take place March… Keep Reading
USGS: Construction aggregates production increases
The estimated U.S. output of construction aggregates produced for consumption in the first quarter of 2016 was 443 million metric tons. Keep Reading
Vermeer hosts Big Yellow Iron 2016
Vermeer Corp.'s Patrick Robinson discusses the goals of the company's 2016 Big Yellow Iron event. Keep Reading
AEM, Northwestern reveal findings from infrastructure study
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) launched a study on the future trends of U.S. transportation infrastructure. The study covers factors that will influence how transportation infrastructure will move people and goods in the year 2050. It was unveiled during a symposium hosted by AEM and Northwestern University. According to AEM, the study was produced by a multi-disciplinary team at Northwestern, which reviewed the study’s findings and discussed how to leverage future opportunities, technologies and trends in pursuit of a national and comprehensive plan for U.S. infrastructure. “The objective of the study is not to predict the future but to frame scenarios and trends that will inform the public and policymakers about what is possible,” says Ron De Feo, Kennametal CEO who serves as chairman of AEM’s Infrastructure Vision 2050 Task Force. “AEM and its members will use this study to articulate the factors and trends that will shape a national, long-term vision for U.S. infrastructure. There is much to discuss, debate and, most importantly, decide.” U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)… Keep Reading
