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February construction unchanged from previous month
New construction starts in February were about the same as January’s amount, according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial. After a strong finish to last year, the construction start statistics have shown lackluster activity during the… Keep Reading
SME endorses mining industry safety initiative
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration's (SME) board of directors, on the recommendation of its Health & Safety Committee, voted to endorse the National Mining Association's (NMA) CORESafety initiative. According to a press release, the initiative is an industry-wide… Keep Reading
NSSGA reveals new strategic plan at annual convention
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) launched a new three-year plan during its annual convention in Las Vegas, in which it addressed issues critical to the future of the aggregates industry and the future of America’s infrastructure. The… Keep Reading
Terex rocks the house with ZZ Top
Terex Corp. had a large presence at ConExpo and hosted a party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino featuring ZZ Top. The band played all of its hit songs, performing in the Hard Rock's concert venue – The Joint.… Keep Reading
Dirty Jobs star promotes industry careers at Cat event
Television personality Mike Rowe, from the show Dirty Jobs, spoke at an event hosted by Caterpillar Inc. The company said it employs 18,000 service technicians in North America, and many will be leaving soon owing to retirement and other factors.… Keep Reading
Panel discussion concludes Dire States tour
Case Construction Equipment addressed the problem with this nation’s crumbling infrastructure during a lively panel discussion titled Dire States and a Call for Change. On hand were Jim Oberstar, former U.S. congressman and chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure… Keep Reading
I Make America promotes Harley-Davidson giveaway
As part of its push to advocate for pro-manufacturing policies that create U.S. jobs, I Make America is giving away a custom-painted 2014 Harley-Davidson Road King. The motorcycle debuted at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) booth at ConExpo-Con/Agg, and… Keep Reading
Builder confidence remains flat
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose one point to 47 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released March 17. “The March HMI mirrors last month’s sentiment, as builders… Keep Reading
W.S. Tyler reaching out to producers with pre-1997 equipment
Producers who own W.S. Tyler or C-E Tyler vibrating screens manufactured before 1997 are eligible for a free machine inspection and consultation when they register their vibrating screens for the Tyler Classic Service Program. According to a press release, the… Keep Reading
