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MSHA increases focus on safety standards linked to mining deaths
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is enhancing enforcement of its “Rules to Live By” initiative of standards commonly cited following mining deaths, as well as nine underground coal mine exam rule standards for hazards… Keep Reading
Terex Washing Systems to host customer day in Germany
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) is set to host its customer day event June 1-2 in Germany. The event will be hosted in association with TWS’ distributor, Christophel and Water Treatment Co., Matec. TWS also hosted a dealer day in March… Keep Reading
SME partners with CIM for online learning materials
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) partnered with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) to provide an expanded selection of peer-reviewed technical and specialized courses for its members. According to SME, the learning materials will… Keep Reading
Vermeer showcases products to aggregates market
Vermeer Corp. invited aggregate producers and its equipment dealers from around the world to central Texas for a product showcase called Big Yellow Iron 2016. Those who attended learned about Vermeer's plans to expand its offerings into the aggregates market.… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index rises in April
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 0.6 percent in April to 116.5 from its revised March reading of 115.8. According to Dodge Data & Analytics, April’s gain was due to increased planning activity for both commercial and institutional building, with commercial… Keep Reading
Sandvik Construction introduces HX900 wear segments
Sandvik Construction introduced its HX900 wear segments, which include buttons, runners and bars. According to the company, the wear segments have the longest wear life on the market and maintain the original shape of vital equipment surfaces on crushers, loader… Keep Reading
Quarterly volumes, pricing up at Martin Marietta
Martin Marietta released its first-quarter performance results, announcing an aggregates product-line volume increase of more than 13 percent and price increases of more than 8 percent. “We are especially pleased to report a record first quarter even as we are… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco appoints dealer in Florida
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment appointed MECO Miami Inc. as a dealer for its customers in Pompano Beach, Fla. MECO Miami will now carry the full range of Atlas Copco equipment, including air compressors, asphalt rollers, light towers, handheld tools and… Keep Reading
Summit acquires Las Vegas operation
Summit Materials acquired Sierra Ready Mix LLC, an aggregates and ready-mix concrete business headquartered in Las Vegas. According to Summit, the acquisition gives it premier, well-located assets in an expanding market. Sierra operates a sand-and-gravel pit and two ready-mix concrete… Keep Reading
