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Hillhead exhibitors include Institute of Quarrying
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) will be attending Hillhead, which is slated for June 28-30 in Buxton, England. IQ has more than 5,000 members in about 50 countries, and its goal is to support improvements in all aspects of operational performance through better education and training. At Hillhead, IQ will push its message that improved skills development is a key tool in attracting and retaining industry recruits. According to IQ, a senior delegation from its organization also attended the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Annual Convention in Nashville, Tenn., to discuss education, share information and expertise, and discuss a comprehensive training and career development program in the United States for quarrying and aggregates. These areas have been part of IQ’s growing relationship with aggregate organizations in the U.S. According to IQ, the relationship has contributed to the launch of two U.S. pilot programs, including a junior management program that aims to improve technical skills of individuals needing greater academic qualifications to progress. IQ also has a graduate conversion program… Keep Reading
AGG1 2016: Syntron Material Handling highlights Syntro-Flo Cone Crusher Loading Feeder
Syntron Material Handling's Brad Nichols gives Pit & Quarry a rundown on the company's Syntro-Flo Cone Crusher Loading Feeder at the 2016 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in Nashville, Tenn. Keep Reading
Kolberg-Pioneer appoints two sales directors
Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers International and Astec Mobile Screens promoted Jeff Lininger and Ron Griess to North American sales directors of the west and east, respectively. In his new position, Lininger is responsible for directing, administering and coordinating all domestic field sales operations for the western region. Griess has the same responsibilities in the east. Both will report to Ron Earl, vice president of sales and marketing, in order to establish and attain annual domestic sales goals and effective dealer relations for their respective regions. Lininger has been associated with Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers International and Astec Mobile Screens since 2002. Prior to his career with the three companies, he served as general manager of Astec AggReCon West. “Jeff’s extensive experience comes from growing up in this industry, working for his family’s company and then moving into the distribution side of the industry over 16 years ago,” Earl says. “His skills and knowledge will be instrumental as we strive to increase our domestic sales in the western region.” Griess has been working… Keep Reading
AGG1 2016: Metso presents GP7 Cone Crusher
Metso's Tom Sewell talks about the company's latest cone crusher: the GP7. Keep Reading
Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill
The U.S. Senate passed a $33 billion reauthorization bill that funds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for 18 months, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The bill, passed on a vote of 95-3, funds the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) at $3.5 billion, an increase over the current $3.3 billion level, which will provide funding for improvements to runways, aprons and other uses of aggregates, NSSGA adds. Prior to its passage, nearly 20 amendments were added to the bill, including provisions to increase security at airports after the Brussels attack. According to NSSGA, Senate Commerce and Transportation Committee Chairman John Thune says that he was hopeful that Senate action would prompt the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a reauthorization bill before the current extension expires. NSSGA also supports the passage of the bill before the extension expires. “The Senate passed an FAA reauthorization with an increase in the AIP program that we requested," says Pam Whitted, NSSGA senior vice president for legislative and regulatory affairs. "Unfortunately, the… Keep Reading
TBEI names new territory manager
Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) named Douglas Street as its North Central territory manager for the Crysteel, DuraClass and Rugby brands. In this position, Street will cover North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri, as well as Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Canada. Street comes to TBEI with more than 24 years of experience in the industry. He started his career as a commercial truck sales representative for Central Truck of Wisconsin, where he focused on the heavy- and medium-duty market. Street also served as a sales manager for Quality Truck Care Center and a director of sales at Sioux City Truck Sales, where he was responsible for customer service, prospecting, personnel, chassis ordering, determining the values of used trucks and developing growth plans for the departments. Most recently, Street served as the chassis pool representative for Palfleet-Council Bluffs, where he ordered the Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge and Freightliner pool chassis for sales to OEM dealer groups. “Douglas brings several things to this position that greatly impressed me,” says Henry… Keep Reading
Daimler Trucks opens new headquarters
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) opened a new nine-story headquarters on its corporate campus in North Portland, Ore. The entire project cost DTNA $150 million, the company reports. The new headquarters serves two distinct functions: to merge DTNA employees currently located in separate offices and to accommodate new positions. According to DTNA, it placed a priority on creating an environmentally-friendly plan with the goal to achieve LEED Platinum Certification – something the company believes it will receive later this year. "With the new headquarters building, Daimler achieved what only one percent of office buildings nationwide can claim: the design energy efficiency is sky high with an Energy Star score of 99 out of 100,” says Nicole Isle, chief sustainability strategist at Glumac, a sustainable design engineering firm. "The new Daimler building is targeting LEED Platinum Certification, a rigorous green building goal that Daimler was committed to from the start. It's a rare achievement, with only two corporate headquarters buildings in Portland having achieved Platinum Certification.” Other improvements to the company’s… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks to invest $70 million in Pennsylvania facility
Mack Trucks plans to invest about $70 million in its Lehigh Valley, Pa., facility over three years in order to improve its manufacturing quality and efficiency. This investment plan includes about $12 million in projects that were included in the $26 million upgrade Mack Trucks announced in 2014, which the company says will be completed over the next three years. According to the company, plant enhancements will include a 75,000-sq.-ft. expansion to improve material handling, new manufacturing IT systems, equipment and tooling, and a new building for conducting audits on completed vehicles. In addition, chassis pre-assembly work currently completed by Westport Axle in Breinigsville, Pa., will be moved into the Mack plant. “For more than 40 years, Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations has built high-quality trucks that our customers can depend on,” says Dennis Slagle, president of Mack Trucks. “This investment strategy will help ensure we continue to deliver Mack’s legendary durability through a more efficient, integrated and modern manufacturing operation.” Mack Trucks, which is part of the Volvo Group, is… Keep Reading
Volvo, Trimble sign integration agreement
Volvo Construction Equipment and Trimble signed a machine control integration agreement focused on establishing a Trimble 3-D machine control solution that will integrate with Volvo Dig Assist 2-D machine control on Volvo excavators. The announcement was made at Bauma 2016. According to the companies, integrating the Trimble 3-D machine control solution on Volvo excavators will complement the Volvo Dig Assist capability to enable the use of 3-D constructible models, as-build data and other Trimble Connected Site technologies. "We are very pleased to work with Volvo on a machine control solution integrating the best of what both companies have to offer," says Bryn Fosburgh, vice president at Trimble. "Contractors are seeking new ways to improve competitiveness, efficiency and productivity. Tightly integrating Trimble solutions with Volvo allows our mutual customers to more easily leverage construction technology in their business." The Volvo Group is a manufacturer of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. It has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. Trimble… Keep Reading
