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Lafarge-Holcim merger closer to completion
The European Commission found the proposed merger between Lafarge and Holcim to be in line with the European Union's merger regulation. According to the commission, the decision is conditional upon the divestment of Lafarge businesses in Germany, Romania and the… Keep Reading
W.S. Tyler to address customers’ technical inquiries through technology team
W.S. Tyler formed a process equipment technology team to gives its customers the fast track to specialized equipment answers. The team is made up of six W.S. Tyler employees, including Duncan High, who leads the team. Michael Hines, Michael Honea,… Keep Reading
Associate editor, Buyers’ Guide manager join Pit & Quarry team
Pit & Quarry continues to add to its staff, adding an associate editor in Megan Wilkinson, a 2014 graduate of Kent State University. Wilkinson earned a bachelor's degree in magazine journalism. She has experience with two other business magazines and… Keep Reading
NSSGA offering noise, dust workshop at AGG1
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Noise and Dust Workshop will co-locate with the 2015 AGG1 Academy & Expo. According to NSSGA, the workshop will begin March 19 – the last day of AGG1 – and run through March 21.… Keep Reading
Proposed bill would fund Highway Trust Fund for six years
Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) filed legislation that would both rebuild U.S. infrastructure and reform the corporate tax code. Delaney's plan, the Infrastructure and Global Tax Competitiveness Act, uses repatriated revenue to increase infrastructure investment by imposing a mandatory deemed repatriation… Keep Reading
House passes bill to block Cemex mine in California
The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at blocking the development of the proposed Cemex sand-and-gravel mine in Canyon Country, Calif., according to the Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, has been working for more… Keep Reading
Lafarge and Holcim set to receive merger approval
Lafarge and Holcim are set to receive the European Union’s approval for their merger deal to create the world’s largest cement maker, says an article on Reuters. According to the article, the two companies have already offered to sell business… Keep Reading
Mack opens uptime center to enhance customer support
Mack Trucks opened a new uptime center in Greensboro, N.C., to enhance customer support. The 123,000 sq. ft. facility “co-locates personnel from every customer support function and connects them to Mack customers and dealers with the latest telematics, communications and… Keep Reading
SME keynote session highlights future of mining
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will host its keynote session during its Annual Conference & Expo Feb. 15-18 at the Colorado Convention Center. The keynote is set to take place at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 16. The… Keep Reading
