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Deere to acquire Wirtgen for $5.2 billion
Deere & Co. signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Wirtgen Group in a major development that thrusts John Deere into a range of new equipment related to road construction. Keep Reading
Analysis: What Vulcan’s purchase of Aggregates USA means
George Reddin, managing director at FMI Capital Advisors, offers some perspective on Vulcan's $900 million acquisition of Aggregates USA. Keep Reading
Vulcan purchasing Aggregates USA in mega deal
The company's $900 million acquisition includes 31 facilities across five Southeastern states. Keep Reading
Sensationalizing the global state of sand
The headline of an exposé in The New Yorker claims the world is running out of sand, but the publication doesn't make the arguments to support such a sensationalist notion. Keep Reading
LafargeHolcim appoints CEO
LafargeHolcim named Jan Jenisch as its next CEO. He'll take over the position in October. Keep Reading
Workplace exams rule enforcement delayed to October
The Mine Safety & Health Administration is extending the effective date of its final rule on workplace exams to Oct 2. Keep Reading
House crafts $85B infrastructure spending bill
House Democrats drafted the LIFT America Act, an $85 billion infrastructure bill focused on funding for projects related to energy, the environment, health care and technology. Keep Reading
Vulcan contributes to cystic fibrosis awareness
Nearly 550 people participated in the 15th annual Vulcan Materials-sponsored Make a Break Thru for Cystic Fibrosis sporting clays tournament in Maryville, Tennessee. Keep Reading
Hiring veterans in the aggregate industry
Bringing former military service members into an aggregate operation is a real opportunity, but employers should approach the group thoughtfully. Keep Reading
