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April construction starts retreat 8 percent
The value of new construction starts in April fell 8 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $608.3 billion and a Dodge Momentum Index of 129, Dodge Data & Analytics reports. In April, nonresidential building dropped 19… Keep Reading
Superior launches designs for portable screening, washing plants
Superior Industries Inc. launched a new set of standard designs for its portable processing plants, including the Guardian screen plant, a twin-screw wash plant and the Aggre-Dry wash plant. The standard features are designed to speed up setup, improve processing… Keep Reading
AEM hosts symposium on US transportation infrastructure
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Northwestern University Transportation Center partnered to host the Mobility 2050 Symposium from 2-5 p.m. on May 23. The event honed in on how U.S. transportation infrastructure will look in the year 2050.… Keep Reading
Lewis-Goetz to distribute Flexion hydraulic hoses
Lewis-Goetz, an Eriks company, entered into a distribution agreement for the Flexion hydraulic hose brand in North America. According to Lewis Goetz, the partnership allows it to deliver consistent quality, expertise and technical support across a wide range of hydraulic… Keep Reading
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 to feature new Tech Experience pavilion
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 organizers revealed that the event will include a Tech Experience pavilion, where attendees can step into the future and experience what’s new and next in the construction industry. According to organizers, the pavilion, which will be located in Silver… Keep Reading
John Deere launches mobile application for maintenance
John Deere launched its MyMaintenance mobile application, which enables users to view and document maintenance intervals by calendar date or by machine engine hours. According to the company, the app works exclusively for John Deere equipment with active JDLink telematics… Keep Reading
FLSmidth partners with GE to increase equipment productivity
FLSmidth partnered with GE, formerly General Electric, to create digital solutions for increasing productivity in the cement and minerals industries. According to FLSmidth, the new solutions developed on GE’s cloud-based Predix platform will leverage FLSmidth’s expertise in cement and minerals… Keep Reading
MSHA increases focus on safety standards linked to mining deaths
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is enhancing enforcement of its “Rules to Live By” initiative of standards commonly cited following mining deaths, as well as nine underground coal mine exam rule standards for hazards… Keep Reading
Terex Washing Systems to host customer day in Germany
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) is set to host its customer day event June 1-2 in Germany. The event will be hosted in association with TWS’ distributor, Christophel and Water Treatment Co., Matec. TWS also hosted a dealer day in March… Keep Reading
