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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
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
