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Sany America names excavator dealer for Northern Georgia
Sany America named Central Atlanta Tractor Sales a Sany excavator dealer for central and northern Georgia. “Sany America looks forward to working with Central Atlanta Tractor in meeting the equipment and service needs of contractors and other customers throughout central… Keep Reading
OSHA hears from NSSGA rep on silica rule
NSSGA's Pam Whitted, senior vice president of legislative and regulatory affairs, testified before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on the potential impacts of its crystalline silica proposed rule. Whitted joined other stakeholders in expressing concern over the cost… Keep Reading
State makes record commitment to infrastructure improvements
The Illinois Tollway will spend $1.4 billion on road, bridge and interchange improvements this year, the Associated Press reports. According to the report, the funds will derive from a 15-year, $12 billion capital program in which bonds are repaid through… Keep Reading
Cat among five to form alliance to boost infrastructure spending
Five U.S. companies – BNSF, Caterpillar, Dow Chemical, Honeywell and UPS – launched an alliance to further the effort toward the passage of a long-term, well-funded surface transportation bill before the expiration of MAP-21 in September. According to a press release,… Keep Reading
NSSGA: Proposed rule would cost producers immensely
NSSGA President and CEO Michael Johnson released a statement expressing concern over a proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule extending federal jurisdiction over large swaths of land that would be classified as “waters of the U.S.” According to NSSGA,… Keep Reading
Signs positive for growth in construction
FMI offered predictions for various construction markets this year upon releasing its Q1-2014 Construction Outlook. FMI predicts an 8 percent overall increase in construction-put-in-place for 2014, and the firm is anticipating continued growth over the next few years. Transportation, for… Keep Reading
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
