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Mack Trucks approves use of renewable fuel in engines
Mack Trucks approved the use of renewable diesel fuel in all Mack engines. According to the company, renewable diesel fuel delivers similar performance to diesel refined from petroleum yet helps to reduce greenhouse gas and particulate emissions. A life cycle… Keep Reading
NSSGA opening ceremony to include country artist performances
The opening ceremony for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Convention will feature country artists Phil Vassar and Maggie Rose. Vassar has released eight albums throughout his career and has won two “Songwriter of the Year” trophies from… Keep Reading
MSHA: Mining deaths drop to all-time lows
Preliminary Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) data indicate that 28 miners died in 2015 in work-related accidents at U.S. mines. That figure is down from 45 in 2014. The 28 represent the fewest number of mining deaths ever recorded… Keep Reading
Construction employment grows in metro areas
Construction employment increased in 190 of 358 metro areas, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) in a new analysis. Firms appear to be having an easier time finding workers to hire, according to AGCA. Additionally, AGCA reports construction… Keep Reading
Construction spending dip the first in more than year
U.S. construction spending fell for the first time in nearly 1 1/2 years in November, according to Reuters. A drop in nonresidential investment offset an increase in housing activity. Construction spending dipped 0.4 percent. This was the first spending dip… Keep Reading
MSHA releases November impact inspection results
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released its November impact inspection results, revealing that federal inspectors issued 189 citations and six orders during special impact inspections at 17 coal mines and six metal and nonmetal mines. MSHA conducted its… Keep Reading
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens announce sales changes
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens announced a number of sales changes. Read about them below. KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens names sales, marketing VP KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens hires sales development engineer Keep Reading
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens hires sales development engineer
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens named Nate Hicks as its new parts sales development engineer. In this position, Hicks is responsible for increasing customer uptime and reducing overhead costs through improved parts design. Prior to this position, Hicks served as… Keep Reading
OSHA sends silica safety rules to White House
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent its long-delayed rules intended to protect workers from exposure to harmful silica dust to the White House, reports The Hill. The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has… Keep Reading
