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Eagle Crusher names sales manager for West
Eagle Crusher Co. Inc. added Timothy D. Miller as Western regional sales manager. Miller is located in Salt Lake City and responsible for crusher sales and the development and support of distributor relationships for the western portion of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Western Canada is Miller's responsibility, as well. According to Eagle Crusher, Miller has held a variety of sales, service and technical support positions for suppliers of crushing, recycling, screening and conveyor products for the aggregate, construction and mining industries. He has also had positions in which he was responsible for crusher wear parts for the mining and cement industries. He's familiar with technology-processing equipment for the aggregate and mining industries, as well. Keep Reading
MSHA decision on civil penalty regulation still to come
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has proposed amending its civil penalty regulation to simplify the criteria, which would promote consistency, objectivity and efficiency in the proposed assessment of civil penalties and facilitate the resolution of enforcement issues, according to the agency. MSHA says the proposal would place a greater emphasis on more serious safety and health conditions, as well as provide improved safety and health for miners. MSHA is also proposing alternatives that would address the scope and applicability of its civil penalty regulation. MSHA hasn't made any decisions to date about amending the regulation. But Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for MSHA, recently offered some insight on when the industry can expect a determination on civil penalties. "We've taken all the public comments, and we're in the process of plowing through the finality of those comments and making some determination somewhere in the future," says Main, referring to a comments period that ended in March 2015. "I would say [something will get done in the] near… Keep Reading
FMI Corp., Results Canada announce partnership
FMI Corp. and Results Canada cooperatively launched FMI Results to help mid-market engineering and construction businesses realize growth. “FMI is excited to be partnering with Results Canada,” says Chris Daum, president and CEO of FMI Corp. “Our alliance leverages Results Canada’s proven execution practices to enable middle-market [engineering and construction] companies to refine their strategies, improve execution and, ultimately, transform from good to great businesses.” Adds Tim O’Connor, CEO of Results Canada: "Focused on sustainability, our partnership with FMI allows clients to create a platform for growth in a time when many organizations of this size are challenged and threatened by current economic conditions, competition and change." Keep Reading
Highway patch makes progress, passes Senate
A measure that extends highway funding for two weeks has passed both the House and Senate. Now, the measure awaits President Obama's signature. Assuming Obama signs the measure, federal transportation spending would be extended until Dec. 4. Legislators say this latest patch will give them the necessary time to complete a multi-year highway bill. Keep Reading
Mack Trucks celebrates 40 years in Lehigh Valley
Mack Trucks celebrated the 40th anniversary of the company's manufacturing operations in Lower Macungie Township, Pa. According to Mack, the first highway truck assembled at the plant, a Mack F711ST model, rolled off the production line in November 1975. All Mack trucks built today for North America and export are assembled at this facility, the company says. “Over the past 40 years, we have proudly assembled thousands of Mack models for customers around the world,” says Stephen Roy, president of Mack Trucks North America. “Each employee’s precision and dedication also has helped solidify Mack’s reputation for building some of the toughest, highest quality and most durable trucks on the road.” The site in Lower Macungie Township has been commemorating its 40th anniversary throughout the year, the company says. Employee celebrations took place earlier this summer, and 40th anniversary banners and branding have been displayed throughout the site. In conjunction with the anniversary, Mack also announced it would be changing the name of the facility from Macungie Cab & Vehicle Assembly… Keep Reading
Liebherr equipment explored at seminar
More than 170 salesmen, dealers, company representatives, customers and guests gathered for Liebherr Construction Equipment Co.'s 2015 sales seminar and open house at Liebherr's headquarters in Newport News, Va., the company says Visitors from Liebherr’s earthmoving and material handler factories in Austria, France and Germany, as well as a U.S. support team, covered features and benefits of Liebherr’s equipment range sold and marketed in the United States. The sales seminar consisted of two field days in which participants operated and compared key features and benefits of Liebherr equipment. Four demonstration stations were dedicated to wheel loaders, excavators, dozers and material handlers, respectively. Keep Reading
Patch would give Congress time for multi-year highway bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to extend federal highway funds until Dec. 4. The Senate is expected to pass the measure, as well, to ensure funds do not run out, according to The Hill. Highway funds are currently scheduled to run out Nov. 20. In addition, the short-term patch would give Congress more time to agree on a multi-year highway bill. “The House and Senate are making good progress in resolving differences between their respective multi-year surface transportation reauthorization proposals," says Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.). "The conference committee needs the time necessary to meet in public, complete negotiations and produce a final measure that helps improve America’s infrastructure," Shuster adds. "This clean extension provides time for that process to occur and for the House and Senate to vote on the final legislation, without shutting down transportation programs and projects in the meantime.” The temporary highway bill doesn't include new money, The Hill reports. Congress reportedly included enough funding in a three-month highway bill that was approved this… Keep Reading
Mine rescue emerges at forefront of MSHA agenda
Mine rescue enhancement was among the items at the top of Joe Main's to-do list when he took office six years ago as the assistant secretary of labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The Upper Big Branch mine disaster put off a number of initiatives Main planned to implement early in his tenure as MSHA chief. But mine rescue is now getting the attention it deserves from both the metal/nonmetal and coal industries, according to Main. "We've pulled in the stakeholders and mining companies," says Main, in an exclusive interview with Pit & Quarry. "These have been highly successful ventures because we are now better prepared than at anytime in history. Whenever an emergency strikes, we're more ready to respond and find miners and get them out of harm's way. We've updated all of our command centers, and we're training [mining companies] about how our systems work." A rescue demonstration held at a Central Plains Cement Co. mine in Sugar Creek, Mo., is an example of the… Keep Reading
Michelin holiday campaign a tribute to commercial drivers
Michelin North America plans to celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a #KeepThanksMoving conversation in its social and digital media. “As you bustle from store to store and gather with family and friends, please take a minute this holiday season to think about the many people who help move the jolly, jingle and scrumptious morsels that help make your family’s holiday memories across the miles and keep the roads and highways safe,” says Ralph Dimenna, COO for Michelin Americas' Truck Tires Division. “These are the ones who ‘keep thanks moving’ under all kinds of weather and driving conditions. Let’s show them how grateful we are for all they do." According to Michelin, the #KeepThanksMoving campaign extends the company's history of supporting drivers and being a good member of the communities in which its employees live and work. Michelin encourages others to join the conversation and share their thanks for how commercial drivers help make the holidays memorable by posting public comments on Twitter using the hashtag #KeepThanksMoving. Include @MichelinTruck, @MichelinTweel… Keep Reading
