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Petersen adds new dealer to network
Petersen Industries, a manufacturer of grapple trucks and bulky waste collection systems, added Virginia Public Works Equipment (VPWE) to its dealer network. VPWE is now a dealer for Petersen’s equipment in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. VPWE recently… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco releases new training tools
Atlas Copco released a free mobile training app, Training365, for Atlas Copco distributors and operators. The app, available from Apple and Google Play stores, serves as a platform where customers can request training course materials and class sessions. The classes… Keep Reading
Rema Tip Top supervisory board adds two directors
The Rema Tip Top supervisory board plans to expand its board of directors from two to four directors in March. The company appointed Thorsten Wach and Udo Zimmer to its board of directors. Wach will serve as Rema Tip Top's chairman… Keep Reading
McLanahan hosts first Wet Processing School
McLanahan Corp. hosted its first Wet Processing School in Altoona, Pa. The event, which attracted more than 140 aggregate producers, covered traditional sand processing and offered information on equipment, settling ponds, configurations and more. “Obviously, in the industry, there’s a… Keep Reading
Martin Sprocket opens Pittsburgh manufacturing branch
Martin Sprocket & Gear opened a manufacturing branch in Zelienople, Pa., near Pittsburgh to expand its service offering in the Northeast. According to the company, the Pennsylvania manufacturing branch serves as one of 30 Martin locations in North America and will… Keep Reading
SME conference offers technical sessions, field trip
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) plans to host its 2016 Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) Feb. 21-24 at the Phoenix Convention Center. According to SME, the conference theme is "The Future For Mining In A Data-Driven World."… Keep Reading
Terex Corp. receives acquisition proposal from Zoomlion
Terex Corp. received an unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposal from Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Terex for $30 in cash. According to the company, the proposal is conditioned on receipt of… Keep Reading
Eagle Materials president, CEO plans to retire
Eagle Materials announced Steve Rowley, president and CEO, plans to retire on March 31. Rowley worked with Eagle Materials and its stockholders for 25 years. Rowley says he plans to continue to work with the company’s management for the next two… Keep Reading
California Transportation Commission slashes transportation funding
The California Transportation Commission approved a $754 million decrease over the next five years in projected funding available for the state’s transportation program. According to the California Department of Transportation (CDOT), this marks the largest scaling back of the state’s… Keep Reading
