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Ellicott Dredges appoints two to management positions
Elliott Dredges hired two senior managers: Gert de Vries, senior director of engineering and Rob Schettle, general manager for its Liquid Waster Technology subsidiary. “I am excited to have these two join the Ellicott team as we enter our 129th… Keep Reading
Former U.S. DOT secretaries in NSSGA panel discussion
NSSGA is bringing together a distinguished panel of former U.S. Department of Transportation secretaries to share ideas and insights into how to achieve passage of a multi-year, surface transportation reauthorization bill. The panel discussion will be a part of NSSGA’s… Keep Reading
Multifamily housing demand expected to rise for next few years
Demand for apartments will increase over the next several years, said panelists during a press conference at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. And while multifamily construction continues to be strong, NAHB… Keep Reading
Acquisition to impact ContiTech in the U.S.
Continental Corp. acquired Veyance Technologies Inc., an Ohio-based rubber and plastics manufacturer, for $1.9 billion. Continental plans to integrate Veyance into its ContiTech division that includes a conveyor belt group and a fluid technology business unit. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index continues to climb
The Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, rose 3 percent in January from the previous month, according to McGraw Hill Construction. The Momentum Index has been on a steady climb… Keep Reading
MSHA produces ladder safety guide to improve work practices
MSHA launched a metal/nonmetal mining initiative and a corresponding "Ladder Safety Guide" to improve ladder safety standards. According to MSHA, the "Ladder Safety Guide" will serve as the basis for a series of inspector trainings on ladder safety in the… Keep Reading
Vulcan’s fourth-quarter revenue exceeds previous year’s mark
Vulcan Materials Co. reported $470 million in fourth-quarter aggregates revenue, as well as $112 million in gross profit – increases of 14 and 37 percent, respectively, versus the company's 2012 fourth quarter. In addition, Vulcan's gross profit per ton of aggregates… Keep Reading
SME updates cut-off grade estimation book
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) says a new edition of a publication that examines cut-off grades, one of the most important calculations in the mining industry because they play a key role in estimating mineral reserves… Keep Reading
Baldor Electric promotes three staff members
Baldor Electric Co. -- a company that makes, designs and markets energy-saving industrial electric motors, drives and mechanical power transmission products – promoted three longtime staff members. Jeff Moore was appointed vice president of the Baldor-Dodge brand mechanical product marketing… Keep Reading
