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ConExpo-Con/Agg registration to include monorail passes
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), in conjunction with the Las Vegas Monorail, is including unlimited monorail rides with three-day and seven-day passes for ConExpo-Con/Agg attendees and exhibitors, respectively. “We are always looking at ways to maximize value and convenience… Keep Reading
USGS: Construction aggregates production increases
The estimated U.S. output of construction aggregates produced for consumption in the first quarter of 2016 was 443 million metric tons. Keep Reading
Summit Materials names new board member
Summit Materials Inc. appointed Joseph Cantie to its board of directors. With the appointment of Cantie, Summit now has eight members on its board of directors. Cantie will also serve on the board of directors’ audit committee. According to the… Keep Reading
AEM, Northwestern reveal findings from infrastructure study
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) launched a study on the future trends of U.S. transportation infrastructure. The study covers factors that will influence how transportation infrastructure will move people and goods in the year 2050. It was unveiled during… Keep Reading
NSSGA webinar to cover VSI crushing
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) plans to host its AGG1 webinar, “Tuning and Operations of VSI Crushing,” at 1 p.m. EST on June 23. Neil Hise, president of CEMCO Inc., will present the webinar. He has 45 years… Keep Reading
Terex Corp. ends merger with Konecranes
Terex Corp. and Konecranes mutually agreed to terminate their merger without the payment of a fee by either party. The two companies initially entered into a merger on Aug. 10, 2015. Terex says it signed a definitive agreement to sell its material handling and… Keep Reading
SME honors society founders
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) and its Pennsylvania Anthracite section, as well as the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), joined the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in dedicating an official Commonwealth Historical Marker… Keep Reading
Superior doubles the size of its Nebraska plant
Superior Industries expanded its manufacturing plant in Columbus, Neb. The expansion will create more space for the company to build its newly launched Guardian horizontal screens and portable processing plants for crushing, screening, washing and feeding. The company already manufactures… Keep Reading
DOL putting new overtime rule in place
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in conjunction with President Barack Obama and Secretary Thomas Perez, released a final rule updating overtime regulations. According to DOL, the new rule will automatically extend overtime pay protections to more than 4 million… Keep Reading
