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Major Wire, W.S. Tyler onto next stage of partnership
Major Wire Industries and W.S. Tyler announced new plans related to their existing partnership. According to a press release, each company will maintain its North American key customers with a few guidelines. For example, W.S. Tyler will continue to serve… Keep Reading
NTEA names new president
Mark Woody, president of Palfinger North America, was named president of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), taking over for Shawn Jacobs, president and CEO of STS Trailer & Truck Equipment. The announcement was made during The Work Truck Show… Keep Reading
Luck’s remote control technology recognized with safety award
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) bestowed Luck Stone, a Richmond, Va.-based company, with its inaugural award for mine safety and health technology innovations in the stone, sand and gravel sector. According to a press release, the… Keep Reading
NTEA opens government relations office in Canada
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) opened a Canadian government relations office in Ottawa, Canada. The office is the association's first location in Canada. “Around the world, governments have begun to recognize the economic benefits associated with global truck platforms,… Keep Reading
Main discusses MSHA progress at NSSGA Convention
Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for MSHA, updated NSSGA's board of directors on recent actions the agency has taken to improve miner safety and health during a March 5 meeting at the NSSGA Annual Convention in Las Vegas. According… Keep Reading
ConExpo-Con/Agg sets high marks for attendance, exhibitors
Nearly 130,000 people were registered for last week's co-located ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, surpassing the last edition of the shows and setting the second-highest attendance mark in the shows' history. According to AEM, ConExpo-Con/Agg… Keep Reading
Case hosts discussion that results in call for action
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
NSSGA crafts infrastructure policy debate plan
NSSGA revealed a strategic plan for policy debate on rebuilding America’s transportation infrastructure. Called Rocks Build America, it outlines four key objectives: 1. strengthen NSSGA’s legislative advocacy leadership role and effectiveness in the construction materials sector, 2. successfully advocate for members’… Keep Reading
Volvo announces new products
Volvo Construction introduced the L250H loader, which is Tier 4 Final. In addition to a variety of other new offerings, the company is touting its equipment rebuild program. Also, Volvo's booths feature appearances by Dakota Fred from the TV show… Keep Reading
