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EPA to host National Conference on Mining-Influenced Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring the 2014 National Conference on Mining-Influenced Waters: Approaches for Characterization, Source Control and Treatment from August 12-14 in Albuquerque, N.M. The conference will be a forum for which attendees can discuss scientific matters… Keep Reading
Carmeuse to construct two 440-ton vertical lime kilns
Carmeuse Lime & Stone is set to construct two 440-ton vertical lime kilns at its plant in Frederick County, W. Va. According to a press release, these vertical kilns will be more fuel efficient and environmentally beneficial than the horizontal… Keep Reading
Kemper Equipment now carrying Terex Cedarapids, Canica lines
Kemper Equipment Inc. was named a dealer in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania for the Terex Cedarapids and Terex Canica crushing and screening equipment lines of Terex Minerals Processing Systems (MPS). Kemper was already a dealer for Terex Simplicity… Keep Reading
Mellott Co. names Blake CEO
Rich Blake, in addition to holding his role as company president, was named Mellott Co.’s CEO. Blake joined the company in September 2008 and has since established a number of connections with aggregate producers and related business for the company.… Keep Reading
TRIP report indicates high fatality rates and deficiencies on rural roads
According to a report by TRIP, a national non-profit transportation research group based in Washington, D.C., crashes and fatalities on rural roads are nearly three times as high than on other roads. The report, titled, “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities… Keep Reading
Kenworth of South Louisiana opens new location in Lake Charles
Kenworth of South Louisiana opened up a parts and service location in Lake Charles, La., the largest community in southwest Louisiana. The new location adds to the four other dealerships in the state, including Carencro, Harahan, Houma and Port Allen.… Keep Reading
House passes 10-month Highway Trust Fund patch
Voting 365 to 55, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 10-month, $10.8 billion Highway Trust Fund patch, extending current highway and transit policy funding through May 31, 2015. The $10.8 billion will be transferred from the General Fund, causing… Keep Reading
Granite appoints Miller as executive VP, COO
Granite Construction Inc. has appointed Christopher S. Miller as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective August 4. Because of Miller's extensive background holding a number of executive positions at CH2M HILL, President and Chief Executive Officer of Granite… Keep Reading
Rain for Rent and HaloSource alliance aims to improve water management
With water management system contractor Rain for Rent and water purifying company HaloSource joining forces, customers are to expect enhanced water filtration solutions, in addition to more cost effective water management systems, the companies say. Since the alliance formed, the… Keep Reading
