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Dick Cheney criticizes spending on road building
Dick Cheney, former vice president, criticized President Barack Obama’s spending policies, saying that Obama needs to spend more on the military and less on domestic priorities. During an event sponsored by Politico, Cheney claimed that Obama’s main responsibility is to… Keep Reading
Bailey Wood appointed communications VP of NSSGA
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association announces that Bailey Wood is taking on the role of vice president of communications. In this position, he will be a key leader as the association implements Rocks Build America, a three-year strategic… Keep Reading
Vulcan names Hill president as James is now executive chairman
Vulcan Materials Co. named Tom Hill president and CEO and elected him to the board of directors. Hill, the company's former executive vice president and COO, succeeds Don James, who will assume the role of executive chairman. The company also promoted… Keep Reading
W.S. Tyler forms new Innovation Department
W.S. Tyler formed a new Innovation Department in North America that enhances technology and customer service by focusing on innovation, design and engineering. The group works with its global subsidiaries in the Haver & Tyler group, which formed its first… Keep Reading
Congress takes action to finance Highway Trust Fund through May
The House and Senate took steps to replenish the Highway Trust Fund before it runs out of money. According to NSSGA, bills from both the House and Senate will transfer about $10.8 billion to the Highway Trust Fund immediately upon… Keep Reading
Xylem relocates North Carolina facility
Water technology company Xylem relocated its Garner, N.C., facility, which features Godwin products and Flygt pumps for mining and construction. The new location has a larger office and shop with more than 10,000 combined sq. ft. It includes a yard… Keep Reading
Astec names new head of its Aggregate Mining Group
Astec Industries appointed Jeff Elliott group vice president of the Astec Aggregate Mining Group. He replaces Group President Joe Vig, who retired. He will oversee all operational aspects of the company’s Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. (KPI), Yankton, S.D., and Johnson Crushers International… Keep Reading
Hillhead attendance up for 2014 show
Organizers of the Hillhead quarry exhibition say more than 17,559 attended this year’s event, which was held June 24-26 at Lafarge Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, England. Event director Jack Berridge said attendance was up from last year’s figures, exhibitor… Keep Reading
MSHA sues to allow inspectors into mine
The Associated Press reports that a sand and gravel mine in Jamestown, N.D., would not let MSHA inspectors enter the mine on three occasions to investigate complaints about safety. As a result, the U.S. Dept. of Labor filed a lawsuit… Keep Reading
