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Volvo CE, Philippi-Hagenbuch reach agreement
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) entered into an international supply agreement with Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. to offer its ejector bodies, water tanks, J-Hook systems, sticky material carryback solutions, and more. The agreement spans the entire Volvo CE articulated hauler product line, which… Keep Reading
Minerals Education Coalition promoting Earth Science Week
The Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) is supporting Earth Science Week 2013, scheduled for Oct. 13-19, by providing materials for this year's educational packets distributed by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). Based on the soccer-themed "Minerals In Your Life Mini-Lesson," the… Keep Reading
Canadian dealer added to Sany America network
Can-American Enterprises Inc. was named a Sany America excavator dealer, representing Sany in Kelliher, Saskatchewan, Canada. According to a press release, Can-American specializes in new and used equipment sales, rentals and financing, and service and support. Keep Reading
NSSGA produces new logo as part of rebrand initiative
NSSGA introduced a new logo with a different color scheme and aesthetics that's intended for all of the association's communications, print material and design. According to NSSGA, the orange color scheme is meant to symbolize the boldness and vitality of… Keep Reading
NSSGA honors Edwards at board meeting
NSSGA paid tribute to retiring President and CEO Emeritus Gus Edwards at the association's Fall Board Meeting. Edwards spent nearly 17 years with NSSGA. Oldcastle's Mark Towe, a past chairman, emceed the tribute. Mellott Co.'s Paul Mellott and Lafarge's Rick… Keep Reading
Zelnak presented with NSSGA’s Wendt award
Stephen Zelnak Jr., chairman of the board of directors at Martin Marietta Materials and the 2004 chairman of NSSGA, was honored at the association's Fall Board Meeting with the 16th annual Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award. The award recognizes… Keep Reading
Schenck Process railcar weighing system now NTEP certified
Schenck Process earned legal-for-trade status in North America for the LegalWeight in-motion train scale with an NTEP (National Type Evaluation Program) certificate. According to Schenck Process, the scale's design utilizes instrumented concrete weighing ties equipped with high-precision load cells to… Keep Reading
Sany America names another dealer
Granite Mountain Machinery was named a Sany America excavator dealer for the majority of Georgia. According to a press release, Granite Mountain opened in 2010 outside of Atlanta, where it started by specializing in used equipment and equipment teardowns for… Keep Reading
Index reflects promise for nonresidential building
The Dodge Momentum Index measuring the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning advanced 2.9 percent in September to 118.3, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. After a brief pause in June, the momentum index resumed its upward trend in the… Keep Reading
