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Vulcan lands investor support for four Georgia quarries
Vulcan Materials Co. sold an interest in future production at four quarries in Atlanta to Plum Creek Timber Co. Inc. Vulcan Materials will receive $154 million in exchange for a percentage royalty interest in 255 million tons of aggregate production… Keep Reading
North Dakota governor pays visit to NDPC annual meeting
The 32nd annual North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) meeting was held Sept. 17-19 in Grand Forks, N.D. According to CRS (Crushed Rock Sales) North America, one of its highlights at the meeting was a visit from Gov. Jack Dalrymple (R-N.D.).… Keep Reading
CEMA belt conveyors book released
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) published the seventh edition of its "Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials." The new edition includes 100 additional pages to accommodate new additions and a change in format that will have imperial and metric units… Keep Reading
MSHA guide published to educate miner reps
MSHA released a guide for miner representatives that will be available as a handbook and an online resource. According to MSHA, the "Miners' Representative Guide" is a comprehensive tool that expands on the "Guide to Miners' Rights and Responsibilities," which… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks names sales and marketing president for 2014
Mack Trucks Inc. named Stephen Roy its president of North American sales and marketing, effective Jan. 1, 2014. According to a press release, Roy has led the company’s aftermarket business since 2008. He will succeed Kevin Flaherty, who is retiring. Keep Reading
Mack adds leasing locations in U.S., Canada
Mack Leasing System added 11 new member dealer locations across the United States and Canada. The new dealer locations are RDO Truck Center Co. in Fargo, N.D.; Truck & Equipment Corp./MacLease Inc. in Winchester, Va.; Columbus Truck & Equipment Center… Keep Reading
Eagle Crusher names parts sales manager
Eagle Crusher Co. Inc. added a parts sales manager to its management staff in Eric James Von Stein, who worked previously as a materials specialist, commercial quality manager and master scheduler. Von Stein has worked for General Electric Lighting in… Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials sets record for United Way contributions
Vulcan Materials Co. set a company record for United Way participation, with more than 85 percent of employees at its corporate headquarters contributing to United Way of Central Alabama's 2013 Live United Generos-City fundraising campaign. A steering committee comprised of… Keep Reading
Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. names new president
Jeff May was promoted to president of Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. May began working as controller for Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. in 1996. Before his promotion to president, he served as the company's vice president of operations and finance. Photo: Jeff May Keep Reading
