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Sandvik conference draws in more than 120
Sandvik Construction's second annual Global Distributor Conference, held Jan. 11-15 in Ireland, drew in more than 120 people representing 60 Sandvik Mobiles distributors from about 40 countries. According to the company, this year’s conference focused specifically on improving customer service… Keep Reading
McLanahan implements executive changes
McLanahan Corp. created a product management and development team, which resulted in a number of promotions and changes in its corporate structure. Cory Jenson, who previously served as general manager of McLanahan’s environmental division, has been promoted to vice president… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index shows improvement in January
The January Dodge Momentum Index rose 2.4 percent to 126.4 from its December reading of 123.4, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. According to Dodge Data, the increase in January was a result of a 3.3 percent increase in institutional projects… Keep Reading
NYC metro area leads 2015 construction starts
A ranking of the top U.S. metropolitan areas by the dollar amount in construction starts for commercial and multifamily building shows the New York City metropolitan area led the nation in 2015 with a total of $34.9 billion of projects… Keep Reading
Vulcan reports fourth-quarter growth
Vulcan Materials Co. released its fourth-quarter results, reporting 14 percent higher revenues over the prior year's fourth quarter. According to Vulcan, gross profit and gross profit margins improved in the company's aggregates, asphalt and concrete segments. The company achieved its… Keep Reading
CDE Global increases product assembly space
CDE Global increased its product assembly space by 32 percent, allowing for the production of 60 additional machines every year. According to the company, the expansion follows an upturn in the global construction materials industry and an increase in demand… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host nationwide town hall meeting
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host a nationwide Tele-Town Hall Meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Feb. 11. According to NSSGA, the call will bring questions, comments and ideas to NSSGA that will help… Keep Reading
Mine use of drones the focus of upcoming webinar
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's (NSSGA) monthly AGG1 Online Webinar series continues this month with a webinar on drones. According to NSSGA, the Feb. 25 webinar will exhibit how mining companies are using drone aerial images to change… Keep Reading
East Manufacturing adds Pittsburgh dealer
East Manufacturing named Reno’s Trailer Sales Inc. as a dealer of East products. The dealer, based in Belle Vernon, Pa., will now offer East Manufacturing's flatbed and drop deck trailer products to its customers. “We have always taken great pride… Keep Reading
