Business
Affordable Care Act
Don’t overlook tax credits and other employer sweeteners that were created as part of the Affordable Care Act. Lawmakers are attempting to repeal it, businesses are suing to prevent its implementation, and local governments and unions continue their efforts to… Keep Reading
Here we go again
After spending the first half of this year at the top of our news pages, the story of Martin Marietta Materials’ bid for Vulcan Materials had fallen from the spotlight. Well, it’s back. When a judge put a four-month hold… Keep Reading
Talbert Manufacturing names business development director
Talbert Manufacturing has appointed Jerry Rothwell as its director of business development and tasked him with creating and expanding markets for the company’s trailer lines. Rothwell most recently served Fontaine Trailer Co. in a variety of roles, including regional vice… Keep Reading
Deere makes changes to senior management team
As a result of the anticipated retirements of two executives, Deere & Company announced changes to its senior management team to enhance the company's ability to execute its business strategy and develop and broaden leadership talent. "Deere is a company well known… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco appoints president of portable energy division
Norbert Paprocki has been appointed president of the portable energy division within Atlas Copco’s construction technique business area. Paprocki will assume the position July 15, succeeding Geert Follens, who recently became president of Industrial Air. Paprocki started his career in… Keep Reading
Lafarge North America moving headquarters to Chicago
The North American headquarters of Lafarge is moving from Reston, Va., to the Chicago area this fall, says The Washington Post. Lafarge, based in France, will reportedly invest $10 million in the move "to an as-yet-undetermined site near Chicago’s O’Hare International… Keep Reading
John Deere announces WorkSight system
John Deere WorkSight is an integrated suite of technology solutions for business optimization. It consists of five technologies, including JDLink machine monitoring system, Fleet Care proactive machine health program, Service Advisor Remote dealer diagnostics, grade control and payload weighing. JDLink… Keep Reading
