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McCloskey appoints Blakely as west coast dealer manager
McCloskey International named Ladd Blakely as its west coast dealer manager. In his new position, Blakely will be responsible for managing the company’s sales growth on the U.S. west coast. Prior to this position, Blakely served as store manager for Titan… Keep Reading
John Deere releases mobile app for equipment users
John Deere launched its John Deere App Center, a mobile app designed specifically for its equipment users. The app, available for the iPhone, allows users to search for and find apps most useful to their businesses, reports John Deere. It… Keep Reading
2015 Hall of Fame class unveiled
Pit & Quarry's 2015 class of Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a black-tie induction ceremony and dinner at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15. The event follows the NSSGA Chairman's Welcome Reception at the Hilton Baltimore. The four… Keep Reading
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
