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Superior adds AIS Construction Equipment as new dealer
Superior Industries named AIS Construction Equipment as its sole conveying equipment dealer in Michigan. As Superior’s new dealer, AIS will market, sell and service Superior’s full line of conveying equipment, including stacking conveyors, transfer conveyors, feed systems and portable plants.… Keep Reading
Kobelco plans to build excavator production facility in South Carolina
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA, based in Katy, Texas, plans to construct a hydraulic excavator production facility in Spartanburg, S.C. Kobelco says its market development has been moving at a faster rate than expected since it re-entered the market in 2013.… Keep Reading
Brennan named president and COO of Bramco
Bramco named Michael D. Brennan as its president and chief operating officer on Dec. 23. He is now responsible for the operations of all Bramco companies, including its subsidiaries Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co., Power Equipment Co., Bramco-MPS, Certified Rental… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index rises in December
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the Dodge Momentum Index increased in December, rising 4.0 percent from a revised 123.8 in November to 128.7 in December. The index is currently at its highest reading since February 2009 and is 17… Keep Reading
Kemper adds Rettew as sales director
Kemper Equipment hired Chris Rettew as its sales director. Rettew has over 25 years of experience in engineering and sales of quarry and mining equipment. His previous experience includes working as a crushing and screening product manager for Sandvik for… Keep Reading
SME releases Mine Rescue Manual
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration released a mining manual titled, “Mine Rescue Manual: A Comprehensive Guide for Mine Rescue Team Members.” The manual was prepared and tested at the Colorado School of Mines and is designed to “help… Keep Reading
W.S. Tyler appoints Kilmurray as VP of sales
W.S. Tyler named Peter Kilmurray as its vice president of sales. In his new role, Kilmurray is implementing an aftermarket program that involves post-sale follow-ups, equipment testing and technical support. Since joining the company mid-2014, he has supervised seven technical… Keep Reading
Holt Cat president and COO retires
Holt Cat’s President and COO Allyn Archer retired on Dec. 31 after a 43-year career with the company. Archer joined the company in 1971 as a service technician leadman and eventually made his way into senior management. “Allyn’s career has… Keep Reading
MSHA releases 2014 mining fatality statistics
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that 24 deaths occurred in metal and nonmetal mines in 2014, an increase from 22 deaths in 2013. Eight deaths were caused by power haulage accidents, which involve… Keep Reading
