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RAM adds Advanced Vibration Technology course to program
R. A. McClure (RAM) added a one-day Advanced Vibration Technology course to its educational program, following its Premier Surface Blasting course Sept. 9-11. According to the company, this training program targets a growing need for companies operating in high liability… Keep Reading
Scalper, screen debut at Sandvik’s distributor conference
About 75 people from almost 50 distributors attended Sandvik Construction’s first Global Distributor Conference from Jan. 12-15, Sandvik reports. The company says its Global Distributor Conference gathered distributors to discuss key areas of business growth in 2015. Sandvik says the event… Keep Reading
MSHA revises proposed civil penalties rule
According to NSSGA, the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has been making substantial revisions to its proposed civil penalties rule. NSSGA and other stakeholders have expressed opposition to the rule, which has the potential to reduce operators’ options… Keep Reading
NSSGA members lobby against EPA water rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing its Waters of the United States rule, which the agency says is designed, in part, to reduce confusion about the Clean Water Act. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) argues… Keep Reading
Transportation secretary to promote Obama proposal on four-day tour
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is embarking on a four-day bus tour starting Feb. 17 to highlight the importance of investing in America’s infrastructure, as well as to encourage Congress to act on a long-term transportation infrastructure bill. According to the… Keep Reading
Vulcan board of directors expands
Vulcan Materials Co. elected Elaine L. Chao and Thomas A. Fanning to its board of directors. Vulcan's board increases from 11 to 13 members with the additions. Six of the 13 joined the board in the last two years, the… Keep Reading
SME offers preview of annual conference
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) released a new episode for its Thought Leaders podcast series that features SME Executive Director David L. Kanagy discussing the 2015 SME Annual Conference & Expo scheduled for Feb. 15-18 in Denver.… Keep Reading
FMI warns shortage in trade workers may slow construction
After surveying members of the Construction Personnel Executive Group, FMI reported a craft labor shortage might slow construction. The survey determined that 24 percent of the survey respondents will be unable to bid more work and 32 percent will experience… Keep Reading
McCourt & Sons named distributor for CDE Global
CDE Global announced that McCourt & Sons Equipment joined its global sales network. McCourt & Sons will now be selling CDE Global’s full range of washing and classification equipment at its locations in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wisconsin… Keep Reading
