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NSSGA to host AGG1 mine geohazards webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host its AGG1 mining geohazards webinar June 25 at 1 p.m. Eastern. According to NSSGA, this webinar will focus on mining geohazard mitigation topics facing operations as well as… Keep Reading
Construction aggregates output up in first quarter of 2015
The estimated U.S. output of construction aggregates produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2015 was 389 million metric tons, an 8 percent increase from the first quarter of 2014, reports the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). During… Keep Reading
Midwest distribution facility improves Douglas’ reach
Douglas Manufacturing opened a 58,000-sq.-ft. distribution center in Rockford, Ill. The Midwest facility will house inventory items for immediate shipment or local pickup, including heavy-duty drum pulleys, heavy-duty wing pulleys, XT equivalent hubs and bushings, CEMA C idlers and Guardian… Keep Reading
Survey reports number of deficient rural roads
TRIP, a national nonprofit transportation research group, released a report titled “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland” that cites any deficiencies or safety issues with rural roads and bridges in the United States. According to the report, rural… Keep Reading
LafargeHolcim executive committee formed
Lafarge and Holcim constructed a 10-member executive committee of the combined LafargeHolcim, Reuters reports. The companies confirmed that Holcim CFO Thomas Aebischer would be in charge of finance for the group. Saad Sebbar, who heads Lafarge Morocco, would lead the… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco rental channel has new vice president
Atlas Copco appointed Matt Cadnum as vice president of sales for its rental channel. Cadnum, formerly Atlas Copco Construction Equipment’s aftermarket vice president, is tasked with growing Atlas Copco's breadth of products and services for rental centers across the United… Keep Reading
Liebherr adds dealer in Florida
Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. expanded its distribution footprint, naming International Iron a dealer for central and north Florida. According to a press release, International Iron accepted dealer and service responsibility for Liebherr's full line of earthmoving and material handling equipment.… Keep Reading
SME grows Thought Leaders podcast series
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) added new installments to its Thought Leaders podcast series. According to SME, the series provides a forum for mining industry leaders to discuss their views on important topics regarding the industry. Additions… Keep Reading
EPA releases final waters rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, which expands the federal government’s jurisdiction beyond legal limits but excludes existing quarry and construction pits, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).… Keep Reading
