Manufacturers
Metso to close manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania
Metso will close manufacturing operations at its York, Pa., plant, on March 31, 2016. The decision affects about 80 employees, and the company’s other business operations out of the York offices will not be affected. According to Metso, the market… Keep Reading
Firm scales back 2015 construction outlook
Construction activities are expected to grow at 5 percent this year, FMI Corp. reports, leveling off from a previous forecast of 8 percent that the firm produced. Although the new prediction is significantly lower than last quarter, FMI reports that… Keep Reading
Report: Manufacturer optimism diminishes
Fewer manufacturers are upbeat today about their company's outlook than six months ago, reports the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). According to a NAM survey of manufacturers, 76.3 percent of manufacturers say they have a positive outlook about their company.… Keep Reading
Martin Engineering launches custom manufacturing process
Martin Engineering launched a new manufacturing process for building its industrial vibrators. The company has already completed two cells, which are operating in the U.S. and Asia. According to Martin Engineering, the process delivers repeatable close-tolerance results for product uniformity,… Keep Reading
AGG1 2015 Exhibitor Profile: Am Cast
Am Cast Inc. is part of an international group of foundries and machine manufactures that have been in business since 1962. The company is introducing a revolutionary type of sand machine it says is unlike anything available on today’s market.… Keep Reading
Superior Industries enters agreement to acquire Clemro Western
Superior Industries entered into an agreement to acquire Clemro Western Ltd., based in Calgary, Alberta. Clemro Western manufactures and supplies crushing and screening equipment in western Canada. Superior says the acquisition will allow the company to increase its bulk handling… Keep Reading
Unique painting to help promote AEM manufacturing campaign
More than 1,300 people participated in Terex's I Make America finger-smear artwork at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. According to a press release, Terex team members and show attendees dipped their fingers into paint and left their mark, as well as their signature,… Keep Reading
Bringing you the show
It happens only once every three years, a brief opportunity for aggregate producers to see the latest equipment and technology for their operations — all in one place. The show is ConExpo-Con/Agg, and equipment manufacturers spend a great deal of… Keep Reading
Bell returns to U.S. market with new dealer network
Articulated dump truck (ADT) manufacturer Bell Equipment is returning to the U.S. market after more than a decade, with a new distribution network and the forthcoming launch of its new E-series range. A joint venture between Bell and several U.S.… Keep Reading