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MSHA releases March impact inspection results
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued 188 citations and two orders during its special impact inspections in March. The inspections were conducted at 13 coal mines and seven metal and nonmetal mines. MSHA’s special… Keep Reading
Trimble Loadrite 360 available for quarry operations
Trimble's Loadrite 360 (LR360), a system designed for quarry loadout activities that includes a wheel loader onboard scale, an automated communications connection and a performance reporting tool, is now available for quarry operations. According to the company, the system provides… Keep Reading
Metso launches rock breaker series
Metso is expanding its product line with the launch of its rock breaker series, designed for primary crushing stations. According to Metso, this hammer-boom combination is now available for stationary aggregates production and mining applications. The new rock breaker series… Keep Reading
NALC to invest $5 million in second limestone quarry
NALC, a limestone and industrial minerals company, plans to invest more than $5 million to establish a second limestone quarry and fine-grind facility. Activities at the 181-acre site, located in Cloverdale, Ind., will include the extraction and processing of calcium… Keep Reading
Superior hires Lambert as sales and application engineer
Superior Industries hired Doug Lambert as sales and application engineer for its new construction management division. In this position, Lambert will work alongside Superior’s Jason Adams. Prior to this role, Lambert served as regional sales manager at Terex Minerals Processing… Keep Reading
ILPA elects first female president
The Iowa Limestone Producers Association (ILPA) elected Jane Kuhlman to be its first female president during its 70th annual convention earlier this year, reports the Clayton County Register. In this position, Kuhlman will preside over board meetings and represent the… Keep Reading
NSSGA recognized by Green Seal for sustainability
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) was recognized by the Green Seal Green Office Partnership Program as a leader in sustainability. Last year, a specialist from Green Seal visited NSSGA’s Virginia office and offered recommendations for how the… Keep Reading
Advocates take action for highway reauthorization at TCC Fly-In
More than 500 individuals gathered in Washington, D.C., April 14-15 for the TCC Fly-In to urge Congress to take action on highway reauthorization before MAP-21 expires May 31. Those who attended represented 31 national associations and construction unions. The event… Keep Reading
Double Coin/CMA add two new regional sales managers
Double Coin and CMA appointed Rico Austin as regional sales manager for the Southwest region and Bill Telefonow as regional sales manager for the Canada region. Prior to this position, Austin served as western territory manager for REMA Tip Top.… Keep Reading
