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Acquisition contributes to Martin Marietta’s quarterly growth
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. released its third-quarter results, reporting a 53 percent growth in net sales that's due in large part to the acquisition of Texas Industries Inc. "Third-quarter 2014 results reflect the acquisition of TXI, the benefits of our… Keep Reading
Terex Construction promotes Dennis to position in Americas
Terex Construction appointed Gary Dennis as vice president and general manager of Terex Construction Americas and Global Aftermarket. He has worked at the company since 2012 and previously served as general manager of Terex Fort Wayne. Dennis will work with… Keep Reading
BKT Tires opens operation in South Carolina
BKT Tires, a subsidiary of Balkrishna Industries, began warehouse operations in Wando, S.C., with its first shipment delivering this month. “The warehousing of BKT OTR tires will ensure the company can rapidly meet customer needs in the eastern United States,"… Keep Reading
MSHA releases third quarter fatality report
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that in the third quarter of 2014, eight miners were killed in accidents at work, marking a total of 30 deaths in the first three quarters of 2014.… Keep Reading
KPI-JCI employee wins I Make America Harley
Jonathan Egge, a technical sales specialist at KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens, won the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) I Make America custom-painted Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Egge’s name was chosen from among thousands of people who were entered for a chance… Keep Reading
Sand-and-gravel producer acquired in Eagle Ford region
Oklahoma-based Harrison Gypsum acquired The Gravel Co., an aggregate producer located in south Texas. According to a press release, the company will do business as ACG Materials. The Gravel Co. operates from seven locations, producing sand and gravel, limestone and… Keep Reading
Emerson business unit drawing interest from potential buyers
Timken Co., Regal Beloit Corp. and Altra Industrial Motion Corp. are among the companies competing for Emerson Electric Co.'s power transmission solutions business, Reuters reports. Ball bearings maker Timken, electric motors manufacturer Regal Beloit, and Altra Industrial Motion, a producer… Keep Reading
U.S. Silica named America’s best small company
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. was named to Forbes' 36th annual list of America's Best Small Companies, the company announced. U.S. Silica was ranked first among 100 companies with annual sales under $1 billion. According to a press release, the rankings… Keep Reading
Hillhead 2016 dates announced
QMJ, the organizers of the Hillhead Quarry Exhibition, set June 28-30, 2016, as the dates for the 17th edition of the biennial mining and construction industries show. The event will again be held at Lafarge Tarmac's Hillhead Quarry near Buxton,… Keep Reading
