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AGC: Construction spending slips in February 2021
Shrinking demand, soaring costs and supply delays are threatening construction project completion dates and finances, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports. Keep Reading
Knife River acquires aggregate business in Oregon
Knife River Corp. purchased Oregon’s Mt. Hood Rock, which represents the company’s ninth acquisition in the last three years. Keep Reading
Motion names group VP of automation
Aurelio Banda joins Motion Industries following a stint as president and CEO of PHD Inc. Keep Reading
White House outlines $2 trillion infrastructure plan
The White House released the framework of President Biden’s infrastructure package Wednesday, with the president calling for an additional $621 billion in transportation infrastructure investments. Keep Reading
How conveyor shipments, orders trended last year
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) shared trends data at its 88th annual meeting, which was held virtually. Keep Reading
Knife River gets green light to expand in Texas
Knife River Corp., an MDU Resources Group company, received permitting to expand operational capabilities at its Honey Creek quarry near Austin, Texas. Keep Reading
Martin Sprocket’s Bell to serve CEMA as president
Noel Bell, vice president and general manager of the material handling and services division at Martin Sprocket & Gear, will play a leading role with the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA). Keep Reading
Hyundai putting on photo contest for customers
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas launched a photo contest for U.S. and Canadian customers that includes a variety of prizes. Keep Reading
MSHA opens Brookwood-Sago grant program for 2021
The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) 2021 grants selection process will put special consideration on programs focusing on powered haulage, as well as other areas of mining. Keep Reading
