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Terex Materials Processing unveils parts facility
Terex Materials Processing opened a global parts facility in Dungannon, Northern Ireland. According to Terex Corp., the company invested more than $7.2 million in the facility. The facility property consists of a main office block of 10,300 sq. ft. The facility… Keep Reading
OAIMA wins award for public outreach efforts
The Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) named the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) a recipient of one of its annual Mineral Education Awards. OAIMA received an award in IMCC's Public Outreach category for developing an innovative and multifaceted… Keep Reading
New chief accounting officer at MDU Resources
MDU Resources Group Inc. named Jason Vollmer vice president and chief accounting officer, effective March 19. Vollmer also serves MDU Resources as treasurer. He replaces Nathan Ring, who plans to resign March 18. "Through his role as treasurer, Jason has… Keep Reading
SME conference draws thousands to Phoenix
The 2016 Annual Conference & Expo of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) was held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, uniting mining industry professionals from around the world. More than 38 countries were represented during… Keep Reading
Tool quantifies telematics ROI for customers
John Deere announced that its JDLink return-on-investment (ROI) estimator quantifies the value of keeping machines connected using JDLink. According to Deere, the ROI estimator is part of a bigger effort to continuously educate customers on technology and its benefits in… Keep Reading
Construction equipment exports down significantly
Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment ended 2015 with a 19 percent decrease compared with 2014, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), which cites U.S. Department of Commerce data it uses in global market reports for its members. The… Keep Reading
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
