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FMI report indicates growth in nonresidential construction
According to FMI’s Q2 2015 Nonresidential Construction Index Report (NRCI), the nonresidential construction sector has grown at a solid pace the past 18 months despite rising costs of construction materials and labor as well as a decline in regional economics… Keep Reading
Superior hosts high school welding competition
Superior Industries hosted a high school welding competition at its headquarters in Morris, Minn. More than 60 students competed in the event, which was held at the headquarters’ campus weld training school. “It’s important for us to celebrate welding as… Keep Reading
Terex MPS expands organizational support in North America, Latin America
Terex Minerals Processing Systems (Terex MPS) expanded its sales and support organization in North America and Latin America due to market growth and increased product development. Terex MPS named David Quail its market area director for the U.S. and Latin… Keep Reading
Obama expected to sign 2-month highway bill extension
The Senate passed a two-month highway bill extension, passing it on to President Barack Obama, who is expected to sign it before the May 31 deadline, reports The Hill. According to The Hill, both the House and Senate agree that… Keep Reading
Polydeck receives certification for management systems
Polydeck Screen Corp., a manufacturer of screen media solutions for the aggregate, coal and mining industries headquartered in Spartanburg, S.C., received ISO 9001:2008 Certification for Quality Management Systems throughout its North American operations. The certification, issued by accredited third party… Keep Reading
Hyundai names national sales manager
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas named Tom Owens its national sales manager. Based at the company’s North American headquarters in Norcross, Ga., Owens will be responsible for the company’s construction equipment sales teams. Owens has an agricultural engineering degree from Iowa… Keep Reading
April construction starts rise 10 percent
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the value of new construction starts in April increased 10 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $698.7 billion and a Dodge Index of 148. The increase can be attributed to… Keep Reading
Terex Finlay appoints global business development and sales director
Terex Finlay appointed Rik Kiddle as its global business development and sales director. In this role, Kiddle will be responsible for driving business growth, increasing market share, and identifying and developing new market opportunities on a global basis. In addition,… Keep Reading
Cat rolls out CT680 vocational truck
Caterpillar launched its CT680 vocational truck, a Class 8 set-forward-axle model featuring an ergonomic cab, a parabolic taper leaf suspension and a tuned cab air suspension system. According to the company, the new truck handles heavy loads and tough applications… Keep Reading
