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Terex FracStac to debut at Florida quarry event
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) will launch its FracStac, the world’s first modular frac plant, at a quarry event the third week of March in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the company reports. TWS says the plant can be used for frac sand… Keep Reading
Vulcan to host investor day Feb. 25
Vulcan Materials announced that it will be hosting its investor day Wednesday, Feb. 25 in Washington, D.C. Vulcan President and CEO Tom Hill will lead the event, which will include presentations from members of the senior management team as they… Keep Reading
Cat headquarters to remain in Peoria, new design revealed
After completing a multiyear study focused on modernizing its headquarters, Caterpillar Inc. reaffirmed that its headquarters will remain in Peoria, Ill. The company also revealed a new design that will eventually span 31 acres on the city’s riverfront, which will… Keep Reading
January construction rises 9 percent
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the value of new construction starts climbed 9 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $621 billion with a Dodge Index of 131. The increase in January construction was due in… Keep Reading
David Stillman to present keynote speech at NSSGA convention
David Stillman, best-selling author and expert on generational issues in the workplace, will deliver the keynote speech at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s annual convention closing general session on Wednesday, March 18 in the Baltimore Convention Center. Stillman’s… Keep Reading
Rob Fulop promoted to group publisher P&Q, PP&E
Rob Fulop was promoted to group publisher of Pit & Quarry and its sister magazine, Portable Plants & Equipment. "Rob has been instrumental in leading the significant growth of the Pit & Quarry and PP&E portfolios in recent years, "… Keep Reading
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
