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Missouri voters reject tax slated for roadway improvements
Voters in Missouri rejected a proposed sales tax designed to fund transportation projects. Primary elections were held Aug. 5 in the state, and a constitutional amendment that would help maintain Missouri’s roads and bridges was among them. Amendment 7 would… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks appoints vice president for central region
Mack Trucks appointed Martin Kleker regional vice president for the central portion of the United States. He will be responsible for driving sales, market share and profitability in the area. “Martin’s experience in sales and the trucking industry will be very… Keep Reading
FMI Corp. opens its fifth office in the US
FMI Corp., a management consulting and investment banking services provider for the engineering and construction industries, opened an office in Houston, Texas. “While we have been fortunate to serve a large number of Texas-based firms for many years, the growth… Keep Reading
Vulcan’s aggregates earnings up in second quarter
Vulcan Materials Co. released its second quarter earnings results for the period ending June 30. Compared with last year’s second quarter results, the company's net sales were up 9 percent, or $60 million, whereas gross profit was up 32 percent,… Keep Reading
Ontario association names CEO
The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) appointed Ted Wigdor as CEO. Wigdor starts with the association Aug. 11. He most recently served the Certified General Accountants of Ontario as vice president of government and corporate affairs. According to… Keep Reading
Women In Mining names 2014-2015 officers
Women In Mining (WIM) elected its 2014-2015 officers for its national organization and its Education Foundation. The national officers for WIM -- a nationwide organization composed of local chapters and at-large members who are employed in, associated with, or interested in the… Keep Reading
Congress passes highway funding bill
Congress approved legislation that will ensure the Highway Trust Fund will have enough money to pay for badly needed programs to improve the nation’s infrastructure through May of next year, The Wall Street Journal reports. The $10.8 billion bill was… Keep Reading
House sends Highway Trust Fund patch back to the Senate
According to an article in Roll Call, the House voted 272-145 to send its original $10.8 billion bill back to the Senate. Earlier this week, the Senate voted on a revised bill that would extend the measure from May to… Keep Reading
Kaman names Warfield as SVP, GM of Fluid Power platform
Kaman Distribution named Tribby Warfield as senior vice president and general manager for the Fluid Power platform of its Distribution Segment, effective August 15. Warfield's most recent position was president at North America Commercial, Gates Corporation. She also served as… Keep Reading
