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Nye, Martin Marietta look ahead as top-ranked producer
The completion of Martin Marietta Materials Inc.'s acquisiton of Texas Industries Inc. means Martin Marietta is now the largest aggregate-producing company in the United States. The combination of Martin Marietta, which ranks second on Pit & Quarry's MegaProducers 2014 list,… Keep Reading
Loading and hauling focus of NSSGA webinar
NSSGA’s monthly webinar series tackles loading and hauling in July. "Development and Application of a Remote Control 988 Loader" will feature Luck Stone's remote-controlled wheel loader in the AGG1 webinar scheduled for 1:00 p.m. EST July 15. Those in the… Keep Reading
Mellott launches CrushersPlus business unit
Mellott Co. launched a new business unit that offers new, rebuilt, or factory re-certified equipment in addition to a range of services. CrushersPlus features a website, crushers-plus.com, that lets customers search for the equipment they are looking for. It includes… Keep Reading
Mack boosts its service capacity in Canada
Two Mack Trucks dealers opened facilities in Quebec and Saskatchewan, Canada, respectively. Mack enhanced its presence in Quebec with the opening of Mack Laval near Montreal. The dealership was previously based in Anjou, Quebec, and known as Camions Lourds de… Keep Reading
MSHA details violations of California operation
Inspectors issued 172 citations, 21 orders and two safeguards during special impact inspections conducted at two metal/nonmetal mines and 10 coal mines, according to MSHA. MSHA shared one operation's inspection details: BCJ Sand and Rock Inc. of Butte County, Calif.… Keep Reading
Aggregate Industries U.S. names new COO
Aggregate Industries U.S. appointed Guy Edwards COO. The company says he will focus on strategy implementation and business improvement, as well as assess the structure, efficiency and performance of the organization. “Guy’s industry experience and strategic vision are invaluable for… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta-Texas Industries merger approved by shareholders
Shareholders from both Martin Marietta Materials Inc. and Texas Industries overwhelmingly approved the proposed combination of the two companies at their respective meetings. According to a press release, more than 99 percent of the shares voting at the Texas Industries… Keep Reading
Volvo Financial Services names president
Volvo Financial Services named Scott Rafkin president. He will start his new position July 1. According to a press release, Rafkin is currently the acting president of Volvo Financial Services and was previously CFO. He has held various senior positions… Keep Reading
SMEF launches global humanitarian program
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Foundation (SMEF) launched the Miners Give Back program to contribute to improving the lives of individuals where mining is, or has been, an integral part of the community. “As the largest professional society… Keep Reading
