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Increased sales volumes, pricing drive Summit’s first quarter 2017
Summit Materials CEO Tom Hill says the company performed ahead of expectations during the first quarter of 2017. Keep Reading
Summit reveals details on four recent acquisitions
Summit Materials offered a breakdown of its four most recent acquisitions upon releasing its latest quarterly report. Keep Reading
Metso names PacWest Machinery as dealer
PacWest Machinery will now provide sales, parts and service support for Metso equipment, including the Lokotrack LT106 and Lokotrack LT220D. Keep Reading
Granite Construction optimistic despite quarterly loss
Despite a net loss of $23.8 million in the first quarter, Granite Construction maintains its growth expectations for 2017. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reports gains in first quarter 2017
Martin Marietta reported consolidated net sales of $791.7 million, an increase of 7.9 percent, in the first quarter of 2017. Keep Reading
MSHA launches safety initiative for isolated miners
Five miners died in accidents this year when they were working alone, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
Peak Mechanical and Components names distributor
Peak Mechanical and Components Inc. named Apex Heavy Duty Pumps LLC as its North American master distributor. Keep Reading
Report: Trump may explore a gas tax increase
President Donald Trump indicated that he is open to increasing the federal gas tax to support U.S. infrastructure development, although he stopped short of endorsing such a course of action. Keep Reading
U.S. Senate confirms Acosta as labor secretary
The confirmation of Alexander Acosta paves the way for movement on other posts in the Department of Labor, including the next assistant secretary of the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
