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US-flag shipping on Great Lakes nearly identical to 2016
U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters moved 9.5 million tons of cargo on the Great Lakes in May, which is a virtual repeat of one year ago. Keep Reading
May 2017 construction starts increase 1 percent
New construction starts in May increased 1 percent from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $651.2 billion, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Mississippi Lime Co. acquires hydrated lime business
Mississippi Lime Co. acquired Mercer Lime Co.’s hydrated lime business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Keep Reading
Caterpillar invests in financial forecasting technology company
According to Caterpillar, Alight's software has modules that are designed specifically for several industries, including the mining industry. Keep Reading
Caterpillar implements leadership, company changes
As a result of three vice presidents retiring, Caterpillar has made a number of leadership changes and appointments. Keep Reading
Caterpillar to construct Arizona division headquarters
Caterpillar plans to open a headquarters for its surface mining and technologies division in Arizona. Keep Reading
Construction survey reports high revenue, employment in 2017
About 96 percent of contractors expect revenues to grow or remain stable in 2017, according to a USG Corp. and U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey. Keep Reading
Florida awards Cemex for supporting education
Cemex was among 40 businesses and individuals recognized for their efforts to further education initiatives in the state of Florida. Keep Reading
Polaris Materials ends strategic alliance with Cemex
Polaris Materials has announced that the company and its subsidiary Eagle Rock Aggregates will not renew their strategic alliance agreement with Cemex Inc. Keep Reading
