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Holcim and Lafarge announce asset divestment proposal in US
Holcim and Lafarge announced details on the assets they wish to divest in the United States as a part of their planned merger to form LafargeHolcim. According to Lafarge, the companies hope to sell Lafarge’s Davenport cement plant and seven… Keep Reading
Luff adds Riddell as territory manager for Western US
Luff Industries added Jeff Riddell as territory manager for the Western United States. Riddell has worked as a Luff distributor for more than 15 years. In this position, he will work to grow existing distribution and work with new and… Keep Reading
MSHA 2014 data shows mining injuries reached all-time low
The U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released its 2014 preliminary mine safety data, which includes information on inspections, violations, mines, and fatality and injury rates for the mining industry. The data showed that the overall 2014 operator-reported injury… Keep Reading
SME opens research library in Colorado
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) opened a research library—the Stewart Wallace Memorial Library (SWML)—at its office in Englewood, Colo. The library aims to serve the needs of SME members, staff and the general public. The SWML was… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco names Stewart & Stevenson dealer in Atlantic area
Atlas Copco named the Atlantic division of Stewart & Stevenson as a distributor of its construction equipment. Stewart & Stevenson will now carry Atlas Copco equipment, including light towers, generators, pumps and compressors, at its locations in Lodi, N.J.; Piscataway,… Keep Reading
Caterpillar opens first Data Innovation Lab
Caterpillar opened its first Data Innovation Lab, located in Research Park at the University of Illinois. According to the company, the labs will provide faster, better and more efficient innovation than ever before, which will help Cat better service its… Keep Reading
President of Philippi-Hagenbuch receives STEP Award
Danette Swank, president of Philippi-Hagenbuch, received the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award from The Manufacturing Institute on March 26. A total of 130 STEP Award recipients were recognized by the institute at a reception in… Keep Reading
Olsen named chief executive of Holcim, Lafarge merger
Eric Olsen was chosen to be the chief executive of the Holcim and Lafarge merger, reports Reuters. Olsen, a French American, has worked at Lafarge for 16 years. He currently works as its vice president for operations, responsible for Frank,… Keep Reading
JCB adds Hlavinka as equipment dealer
JCB added Hlavinka Equipment Co., based in East Bernard, Texas, as a new dealer. Hlavinka will now be opening a new division, Hlavinka JCB, in Victoria, Texas. The Hlavinka JCB division will sell new and used JCB agricultural and construction… Keep Reading
