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Report: Materials prices up 20 percent in 2021
Officials from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say impending and existing tariffs on construction materials will exacerbate inflation. Keep Reading
Liebherr appoints new managing director
Tim Gerhardt, a business executive within the Liebherr Group, was named a managing director of Liebherr USA. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade experienced nice bump last year
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes were up 11 percent last year according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Keep Reading
EIW putting Sand Schools on the road
Eagle Iron Works (EIW) Sand Schools will return this year as two-day, in-person events across the U.S. Keep Reading
New loaders, excavators coming from LiuGong
LiuGong North America will continue its presence at industry trade shows in 2022 to highlight a range of new products coming to the North American market. Keep Reading
Hanson expands in Seattle with acquisition
Lehigh Hanson acquired Corliss Resources, a producer with considerable aggregate and ready-mixed concrete assets in Washington state. Keep Reading
Dealers combine to form Vermeer Mountain West
Vermeer Southwest acquired Vermeer Rocky Mountain, leading to the creation of Vermeer Mountain West. Keep Reading
National Equipment Dealers appoints COO
Jesse Beasley is now responsible for providing companywide leadership, team management and strategic vision to employees. Keep Reading
What’s next for MSHA’s mobile equipment safety rule?
The U.S. Department of Labor is holding a public hearing on the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s proposed rule to improve safe use of mobile, powered-haulage mining equipment. Keep Reading
