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MSHA deputy administrator retires
Marvin Lichtenfels, the deputy administrator for metal and non-metal safety and health for the Mine Safety & Health Administration, retired from the agency. Keep Reading
First half 2017 construction starts show mixed pattern
During the first half of 2017, eight of the top 10 markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts registered decreased activity compared with a year ago. Keep Reading
MSHA: No mines eligible for POV notice for third consecutive year
The Mine Safety & Health Administration noted that, for the third consecutive year, no U.S. mining operations meet the criteria for a POV notice. Keep Reading
Caterpillar CFO plans to retire in 2018
Caterpillar's Group President and CFO Brad Halverson elected to retire in 2018. The company plans to launch a global, external search to fill his position. Keep Reading
Summit Materials net revenue up in second quarter of 2017
Summit Materials attributes its second quarter improvement in net revenue to acquisitions, organic sales volumes and organic average selling prices. Keep Reading
MDU Resources reports improved earnings in second quarter 2017
MDU Resources reported second-quarter earnings of $40.6 million in 2017 compared with a loss of $109.3 million in the second quarter of 2016. Keep Reading
Deister names executive vice president
Deister Machine Co. promoted Richard Deister to executive vice president. This promotion represents the fourth generation of Deister leadership at the company. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials shipments down in second quarter 2017
The company's second-quarter results reflect record unit profitability in its aggregate segment despite wet weather and difficult operating conditions. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta aggregate pricing up in second quarter of 2017
Martin Marietta Materials released its second quarter 2017 results, which show a 4 percent increase in the company’s aggregate product line pricing. Keep Reading
