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Vulcan Materials invests in Georgia plant
Vulcan Materials has invested $50 million in its Stockbridge, Georgia, operation, improving plant safety and customer service. Keep Reading
J&J Truck Equipment’s Jim Weir to retire
J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, announced that Jim Weir, sales manager, will retire effective February 2, 2018. Keep Reading
Tax reform bill headed to White House
Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act early Wednesday morning, overhauling the U.S. tax code for the first time in more than three decades. Keep Reading
Atlas Sand frac sand operations coming in 2018
Atlas Sand Co. has begun construction on the first of two plants to supply frac sand to the Permian Basin market in West Texas. Keep Reading
Ruling gives OSHA some jurisdiction in mines
A court ruling says the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) can investigate and fine federally regulated mines for safety violations involving non-mining operations. Keep Reading
Metso CEO to resign
Nico Delvaux, president and CEO of Metso, plans to resign and assume a CEO position outside the company. Keep Reading
McCloskey adds Bison Iron as equipment dealer
Bison Iron will serve British Colombia, Canada, as well as Alaska. Keep Reading
MSHA Part 46, Part 48 training now available in Spanish
Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) new miner and refresher training is now available online to Spanish speakers. Keep Reading
2018 safety workshops focus on startup next spring
The first seminar is Feb. 22 in State College, Pennsylvania, while the second is March 14 in Augusta, Maine. Keep Reading
