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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
Superior adds business development manager for Latin America
Superior Industries Inc. hired Roland Duer to represent the company throughout Latin America. Duer accepted the position of international sales and business development manager. According to a press release, Duer joins Superior after more than 25 years of experience building… Keep Reading
ESCO announces new ownership, celebrates milestone
ESCO Equipment Supply Co., which will be celebrating 30 years in the tire service equipment market, has been sold to an investment firm that plans to build the business and promote the company globally. “We want to assure all current… Keep Reading
Water reduction, better saleability benefits of washing system
W.S. Tyler President Karen Thompson walked members of the press through the features of the company's Hydro-Clean washing system during a March 6 briefing at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas. According to Thompson, the Hydro-Clean is available in three model sizes:… Keep Reading
Vulcan names board member, completes sale
Grayson Hall was elected a director at Vulcan Materials Co., replacing Ann McLaughlin Korologos. Hall is chairman, president and CEO of Regions Financial Corp. McLaughlin Korologos is a former U.S. secretary of labor. According to a press release, Vulcan's 12-member… Keep Reading
NSSGA names Oklahoma association director state executive of the year
Jim Rodriguez, executive director of the Oklahoma Aggregates Association in Oklahoma City, Okla., was named NSSGA’s 2013 State Aggregates Association Executive of the Year. This marks the second time in six years Rodriguez has been honored with the award. According to… Keep Reading