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McLanahan names CEO, promotes two others
McLanahan Corp. named Sean McLanahan CEO, and the company announced it is restructuring into three main areas: corporate shared services, sales and business development, and business operations. According to a press release, three different executive vice presidents will manage these… Keep Reading
Vulcan’s Manassas Quarry earns NSSGA award
Vulcan Materials Co.’s Manassas Quarry in Manassas, Va., received an Excellence in Community Relations Gold Award from NSSGA for its active involvement with, and positive contributions to, the facility's neighboring community. "The employees of the Manassas Quarry exemplify the commitment… Keep Reading
Precision Machine & Manufacturing management buyout complete
Precision Machine & Manufacturing Co. (PMM) has been acquired from its owners in a management buyout. Kirk Morton, director of the company’s sales and production operations since 2011, led the investment team. Private equity firms Central Valley Fund and Socius… Keep Reading
Blasting the subject of upcoming webinar
NSSGA's AGG1 Online webinar series continues March 27 with an hour-long discussion on blasting, its effects on neighbors and solutions aggregate producers can implement into their operations. Specifically, the webinar will offer an integrated, scientific approach to identify, understand and… Keep Reading
Sany taps Kitsap as dealer for Washington state
Sany America signed Kitsap Tractor & Equipment, Silverdale, Wash., as a dealer. Kitsap will cover the state of Washington only. The company says the move will make Sany equipment and service available to an important region, as the company continues… Keep Reading
British Columbia company receives production permit after six-year wait
Highbank Resources received approval to begin production of the Swamp Point North Aggregate Project north of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. According to Financial Press, Highbank has an aggregate resource of more than 70 million tons. “This permit is a… Keep Reading
Unique painting to help promote AEM manufacturing campaign
More than 1,300 people participated in Terex's I Make America finger-smear artwork at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. According to a press release, Terex team members and show attendees dipped their fingers into paint and left their mark, as well as their signature,… Keep Reading
Metso names president of services for mining, construction
Juha Silvennoinen was hired as president of Metso's services business line in mining and construction. He also will be responsible for the development of Metso’s overall services business. “Metso is the leading services provider for the global mining and construction… Keep Reading
Website launched to guide transportation infrastructure investment campaigns
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) launched an educational resource aimed at helping the public, legislators, organizations and businesses grow transportation infrastructure resources at the state and local levels through the legislative and ballot initiative processes. According to… Keep Reading
