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NSSGA honors Geraghty with its highest award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) honored Jerry Geraghty, president and CEO of Rogers Group, with the Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award, the association’s highest honor. According to NSSGA, the award recognizes an individual who exemplifies commitment… Keep Reading
Polydeck names regional manager
Polydeck Screen Corp. hired Bob Kurz as regional manager for the Upper Midwest. According to Polydeck, Kurz's territory includes Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and northern Illinois. Kurz has eight years of industry experience, and he spent the last… Keep Reading
Vulcan makes changes in executive ranks
Vulcan Materials Co. recently made a number of changes in its executive ranks. The company named Stu Bass, a former senior vice president of the West, its new chief growth officer. In his new role, Bass is responsible for leading… Keep Reading
MSHA, OSHA share 2017 budget details
U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez released the president’s 2017 budget for the Department of Labor, which supports the president’s plan to train workers for jobs of the future and bolster the economic and retirement security of working families. Find… Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production rose estimated 4.5 percent in 2015
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that about 2.25 billion metric tons of construction aggregate, valued at more than $21 billion, was produced in 2015. This represents a 4.5 percent increase over 2014 totals. Jason Christopher Willett of USGS reports… Keep Reading
Flexco releases online segment of Flexco University
Flexco launched the online portion of its Flexco University training tool, which features three levels of courses, quizzes and the ability to manage training groups. According to Flexco, this educational tool can be used to manage employee training and set… Keep Reading
MSHA, OSHA chiefs offer further 2017 budget proposal details
Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) provides additional details on the agency's 2017 budget request in a blog post on the Department of Labor's website. According to Main, the 2017 budget request… Keep Reading
NSSGA, MSHA Alliance release machinery safety alert
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), in collaboration with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), released a safety alert on machinery use. According to NSSGA, machinery injuries were the fourth most common type of injury to occur… Keep Reading
MSHA, OSHA 2017 budgets outlined
U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez released the president’s 2017 budget for the Department of Labor, which supports the president’s plan to train workers for jobs of the future and bolster the economic and retirement security of working families. “This… Keep Reading
