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Dust Control Technology appoints president
Laura Stiverson, who previously served Dust Control Technology as general manager, was named company president. Keep Reading
Terex Trucks rep reflects on brand, state of rigid hauler market
A Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) executive offered some insights on the rigid hauler market and the state of Terex Trucks, which Volvo CE acquired two summers ago. According to Andrew Knight, vice president of strategy and business development at Volvo CE, the rigid hauler market is currently "in the doldrums" due to low demand for commodities. The North American market has been a challenging one for Terex Trucks, Knight admits, but he is optimistic about the brand's future in the market. “The total market itself is tough, so we never assume the economy will get us out of a problem," Knight says. "But if we continue to do the right things, when the market recovers there’s no reason why Terex Trucks cannot be successful.” The latest technological features may not be incorporated into Terex Trucks' equipment but the brand has a history of serving customers well, the company says. “We bought a business [Terex Trucks] with a well-regarded reputation and an established population of products in the field,” Knight… Keep Reading
Komatsu to acquire Joy Global in $3.7B deal
Komatsu America Corp. will acquire Joy Global Inc. in a transaction valued at about $3.7 billion. Keep Reading
U.S. Silica to acquire frac sand producer
U.S. Silica agreed to purchase NBR Sand for $210 million. The transaction is expected to close this August. Keep Reading
ContiTech to serve as supplier to Mexican distributor
Applied Mexico S.A. de C.V. and subsidiary Rodensa Mexico S.A. de C.V. completed a product changeover to ContiTech. Keep Reading
Hyundai Construction Equipment hires district sales manager
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas named David Vicha as district sales manager. Keep Reading
Customer feedback key to Superior’s aggregate screen
Superior Industries completed research and development of its first aggregate screen. Keep Reading
Educational events on deck for asphalt recyclers
The Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA) is offering three upcoming seminars focused on in-place recycling. Keep Reading
Report breaks down potential beneficiaries of ‘Trump Wall’
A Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. report offers a breakdown of the "Trump Wall," including construction materials companies that could potentially benefit. Keep Reading
