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Astec launches highway fund campaign
Astec Industries launched a grassroots campaign titled “Don’t Let America Dead End” to advocate for a long-term extension of the Highway Trust Fund before it runs out at the end of May. Astec launched a website for the campaign, which… Keep Reading
Terex MPS releases CR Series screen plant
Terex MPS expanded its CR Series portable plant line with its Cedarapids CRS620S screen plant, which has the ability to handle larger deck loads and screen openings, Terex reports. The plant comes equipped with an LJ-TSV screen and a 48-in.-wide… Keep Reading
Doosan and Bobcat donate $3 million to scholarship program
Doosan and Bobcat Company donated $3 million to North Dakota State University’s (NDSU) STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) scholarship program. In addition, the State of North Dakota will match the donation, adding another $1.5 million to the fund. According… Keep Reading
John Deere creates online video series for customers
With the popularity of online videos, John Deere says it created the John Deere Worksight online video series to highlight the advantage of data analysis for machine optimization. The company says that John Deere Worksight is a technology package that… Keep Reading
Luff Industries opens new warehouse
Luff Industries opened a new warehouse in Nashville, Tenn. According to the company, the warehouse will allow employers to stock more products and better serve the increased demand of customers. The facility is now open. Keep Reading
Griesemer named NSSGA Safety and Health Pro of 2014
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) named Louis Griesemer as its James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of 2014. The award recognizes an individual for substantial contributions and commitment to safe operating practices within his company and… Keep Reading
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