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Firms consider bids for Lafarge-Holcim portfolio, sources say
A number of firms are considering a bid for the assets that Lafarge and Holcim must sell in order to remain ahead of competition, say two sources aware of the situation in an article on Reuters. In addition to this,… Keep Reading
CEMA releases semi-annual industry report
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) released its semi-annual industry report, which shows that overall industry orders for the first six months of 2014 increased 2.59 percent compared to the same period in 2013, with total orders of $5.32 billion.… Keep Reading
Trimble Dimensions Conference introduces aggregates track
The 2014 Trimble Dimensions Conference, hosted by Trimble and Loadrite, will include an aggregates track. After acquiring Loadrite, Trimble has increased its dedication to expanding productivity improvement within the Aggregates Industry. Those participating in the aggregates track will have the… Keep Reading
FLSmidth opens service center in Mexico
FLSmidth opened its new service center in Zacatecas— its first center in Mexico. Around 200 individuals attended the opening, including Zacatecas State Governor Miguel Alonso Reyes, Secretary of Economy and Social Development Patricia Salinas and Mayor Ingeniero Horacio Franco. Rather… Keep Reading
Goodfellow Corp. earns top award at dealer conference
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens recognized 13 North American dealers with awards during its National Dealer Conference in Denver, including Goodfellow Corp. of Boulder City, Nev., which received the company's Top Sales and Marketing Award. According to KPI-JCI and Astec… Keep Reading
CEMA to expand membership to all of the Americas
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) held its Fall Meeting in Chicago, where the organization announced plans to expand membership to all countries in the Americas. CEMA will also print its book, "Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials," in Spanish. Better… Keep Reading
Tracey Road Equipment new dealer for Liebherr
Tracey Road Equipment has agreed to become a dealer for Liebherr’s full line of earthmoving and material handling equipment. Tracey’s corporate office in Syracuse, as well as its four other offices in Albany, Binghamton, Rochester and Watertown, will provide sales… Keep Reading
Liebherr renews partnership with American State Equipment
Liebherr Construction renewed its 40-year partnership with American State Equipment, which will help expand Liebherr's presence in the Midwest. American State Equipment, Liebherr’s longest standing dealer in the United States, has agreed to distribute Liebherr’s earthmoving and material handling equipment… Keep Reading
FMI outlook says economy slowly improving
FMI released its Q3-2014 Construction Outlook, which anticipates slow growth in the economy. This forecast is attributed to the relatively low energy prices, low inflation, unemployment holding around 6.2 percent and GDP slowly growing. In addition to this, consumers are… Keep Reading
