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March construction starts fall 1 percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $660.5 billion, new construction starts in March fell 1 percent with a 140 reading for the Dodge Index, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. In March, nonresidential building climbed 23 percent to $228.1 billion.… Keep Reading
Hillhead exhibitors include Institute of Quarrying
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) will be attending Hillhead, which is slated for June 28-30 in Buxton, England. IQ has more than 5,000 members in about 50 countries, and its goal is to support improvements in all aspects of operational… Keep Reading
Kolberg-Pioneer appoints two sales directors
Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers International and Astec Mobile Screens promoted Jeff Lininger and Ron Griess to North American sales directors of the west and east, respectively. In his new position, Lininger is responsible for directing, administering and coordinating all domestic field… Keep Reading
New Martin Marietta quarry represents record investment
Martin Marietta held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a $158 million, rail-connected limestone quarry in Hondo, Texas. According to Martin Marietta, the site, known as Medina Rock & Rail, is the company’s largest capital investment to date. Before… Keep Reading
Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill
The U.S. Senate passed a $33 billion reauthorization bill that funds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for 18 months, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The bill, passed on a vote of 95-3, funds the Airport Improvement… Keep Reading
TBEI names new territory manager
Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) named Douglas Street as its North Central territory manager for the Crysteel, DuraClass and Rugby brands. In this position, Street will cover North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri, as well as Saskatchewan… Keep Reading
Daimler Trucks opens new headquarters
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) opened a new nine-story headquarters on its corporate campus in North Portland, Ore. The entire project cost DTNA $150 million, the company reports. The new headquarters serves two distinct functions: to merge DTNA employees currently… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks to invest $70 million in Pennsylvania facility
Mack Trucks plans to invest about $70 million in its Lehigh Valley, Pa., facility over three years in order to improve its manufacturing quality and efficiency. This investment plan includes about $12 million in projects that were included in the… Keep Reading
Blasting, explosives safety training course available
RAM Inc. plans to host its annual Blasting and Explosives Safety Training (BEST) Course Sept. 7-9 at the South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City, S.D. According to RAM, the 20 continuing education-hours course will include an instructional tour… Keep Reading
