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SME designs mobile app for annual meeting attendees
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) introduced a free mobile app designed to improve attendees’ experience at its upcoming annual meeting. It will help users keep track of what’s happening at SME’s annual meeting and exhibit, which is… Keep Reading
CDE Global launches U.S. operation
Materials washing specialists CDE Global has incorporated in the United States, opened an office in Siler City, N.C., and launched a new website geared to the U.S. market. For the past 20 years, CDE Global has supplied wet processing technology… Keep Reading
Gorman-Rupp appoints vice president, general manager
Pump manufacturer Gorman-Rupp promoted Scott King to vice president and general manager for the company's Mansfield (Ohio) Division. King has nine years of experience with Gorman-Rupp, according to a press release. He most recently served as vice president of operations… Keep Reading
Shuster sets tentative timeline for next transportation bill
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), chairman of the House Transportation Committee, said last week that he wants the House to pass a new transportation-funding bill by August. Shuster did not endorse any specific funding proposals. The current bill expires in September.… Keep Reading
Komatsu America starts production of Tier 4 Final engines
Komatsu America Corp. started commercial production of its EPA-certified Tier 4 Final diesel engines this month, the company announced in a press release. The Tier 4 Final technology will be integrated into Komatsu America’s mining and construction engines ranging in… Keep Reading
Metso denied right to appeal in technology dispute with Terex
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Metso the right to appeal a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in a patent infringement lawsuit between Metso and Terex Corp. that rejected Metso’s claims for damages against Terex.… Keep Reading
McLanahan location earns ISO certification
McLanahan Corp. says its Hollidaysburg, Pa., location received certification in the ISO 9001:2008 Management System for the design, manufacture and service of equipment for the mineral, aggregate, agricultural and industrial industries. ISO 9001:2008 is a process-based certification recognizing organizations that… Keep Reading
NSSGA names convention’s general session speakers
The NSSGA says former secretaries of the U.S. Department of Transportation Norman Mineta and Mary Peters will speak at the general session of its annual convention. They will address transportation reauthorization and offer insight on achieving passage of a long-term… Keep Reading
Global demand for mining machinery expected to rise
The worldwide demand for mining machinery is expected to expand 8.6 percent per year through 2017 to $135 billion despite some sales weakness in the short term, a new study from industry market research firm The Freedonia Group Inc. shows.… Keep Reading
