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October construction starts fall 4 percent
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the value of new construction starts fell 4 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $589.8 billion, lowering the Dodge Index to 125. October’s construction starts dropped 6 percent from September,… Keep Reading
AEM awards 34 companies with Pillar of the Industry awards
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) named 34 companies to receive its Pillar of the Industry awards. The companies who receive this award are member companies that have achieved gold-level status in the AEM’s “I Make America” campaign, which promotes… Keep Reading
Firm provides reasons for nonresidential construction optimism
Management consulting and investment banking firm FMI released its Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) for the fourth quarter. The index increased slightly from the third quarter, moving from 62.5 to 62.8. According to FMI, the 62.8 mark is 5.5 points ahead… Keep Reading
Garrison joins Superior Industries
Superior Industries Inc. hired John Garrison as a business development manager. According to Superior, Garrison’s experience in bulk processing will be used to develop new opportunities for Superior’s portable plants product line, its design-build division and the company’s new wet… Keep Reading
Bridgestone brings off-road radial tire production to the U.S.
Bridgestone Americas Inc. opened its first giant off-road radial tire plant in the United States. The company marked the opening of the Bridgestone Americas Off Road Radial Tire Manufacturing Facility in Aiken County, S.C., with a ceremony that included company… Keep Reading
Cat introduces new hydraulic shovel
Caterpillar introduced its new 6020B hydraulic mining shovel to a gathering of journalists and customers at the company’s proving grounds in Tinaja Hills, Ariz., near Tucson. Featuring a standard 15.7-cu.-yd. bucket and 24-ton payload, the unit is well suited for… Keep Reading
John Deere launches app for E-Series ADT
In order to enhance ease-of-use for its E-Series Articulated Dump Trucks, John Deere created its GoHaul mobile application for ATD operators. The free app was designed as a reference guide for contractors to gain instant access to information about their… Keep Reading
AEM elects 2015 officers and directors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) elected its 2015 officers and directors at its annual meeting. The officers for 2015 include Chair John Patterson, chairman of the JCB USA Group and director of JCB Group; Vice Chair Leif Magnusson, president… Keep Reading
NSSGA asks EPA to withdraw waters-rule proposal
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reconsider its proposal to radically expand the scope of federal authority over water and land uses across the… Keep Reading
