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Equipment leasing association shares its 2015 outlook
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) expects 2015 to be a breakout year for the U.S. economy, with overall growth expected to top 3 percent. Although ELFA says 3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth was the average pace… Keep Reading
Kaman sells its Mexican distribution subsidiary
Kaman Corp. sold its Mexico business unit, Delamac de Mexico S.A. de C.V., to Rodamientos y Accesorios S.A. de C.V. (RYASA) of Mexico. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We did not have sufficient scale in Mexico to achieve… Keep Reading
NSSGA to discuss how to mitigate fatigue risk during webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is hosting a webinar Monday, Jan. 15 on mitigating fatigue risk. The one-hour webinar begins at 1 p.m. EST. Anyone interested can sign up for the webinar here. According to NSSGA, nearly… Keep Reading
Firm: November year’s strongest month for nonresidential building plans
The Dodge Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, increased 13 percent in November from the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The November increase brings the momentum index to 143,… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks names regional vice president of Canada
Mack Trucks named Dayle Wetherell its regional vice president of Canada, effective Jan. 1. Wetherell will be responsible for driving sales and increasing market share and profitability in Canada. Wetherell has more than 20 years experience in the heavy-truck industry… Keep Reading
East Manufacturing creates parts center
East Manufacturing redesigned its parts center into a modernized facility at its headquarters in Randolph, Ohio. The parts center provides aftermarket parts and accessories for dealer, fleet and owner-operator customers within 150 miles of the company. The company reported that… Keep Reading
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
