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NSSGA names outstanding aggregates operations for 2015
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) issued awards to outstanding aggregates operations in the United States and Canada, commending them for their commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and community involvement in 2015. NSSGA named Gold, Silver and Bronze… Keep Reading
IRock names regional sales manager
IRock Crushers hired John Patton as its southeast regional sales manager. According to IRock, Patton manages sales with a focus on setting up a dealer network and identifying rental and sale opportunities for dealers. His territory includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia,… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index experiences February uptick
The Dodge Momentum Index climbed 0.5 percent in February to 126.1 from its revised January reading of 125.5, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. February’s increase was the third consecutive month-to-month gain for the index, as a 1 percent pickup… Keep Reading
Sandvik Mining, Schenck Process enter partnership
Sandvik Mining and Schenck Process signed a global partnership agreement, which will provide increased crushing circuit productivity for Schenck Process double- and single-deck banana screens and Sandvik cone crushers. According to the companies, this cooperation will provide them with an… Keep Reading
NSSGA honors industry advocates with Grassroots Awards
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) recognized a number of industry aggregates advocates for their efforts to educate lawmakers on the value of the industry and legislation that can benefit operations around the country. NSSGA honored Ben Brock… Keep Reading
Major Wire Industries names new president, CEO
Major Wire Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Haver & Boecker, appointed Alain Durand as its new president and CEO. The company's previous CEO, Jean Leblond, retired after 26 years as owner of the company. Durand has more than 20… Keep Reading
Trimble releases updated monitoring software
Trimble released the latest version of its Trimble 4D Control monitoring software, version 4.5, that supports the IBIS-FM radar device, which is manufactured by the GeoRadar Division of Ingegneria Dei Sistemi. According to the company, the IBIS-FM radar device continuously… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco surface drill designed to optimize efficiency
Atlas Copco’s SmartROC D60 surface drill was designed to increase productivity and consistency. According to the company, the SmartROC D60 drills accurate quarry, construction and surface mining blastholes from 4 1/2 to 7 in. in diameter. The SmartROC D60 is… Keep Reading
Caterpillar to withdraw from vocational truck market
Caterpillar will discontinue production of its on-highway vocational trucks. Cat chose to discontinue production because of the current business climate in that market, the company reports. Cat launched its first vocational truck in the North American market in 2011, and… Keep Reading
