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Metso denied right to appeal in technology dispute with Terex
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Metso the right to appeal a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in a patent infringement lawsuit between Metso and Terex Corp. that rejected Metso’s claims for damages against Terex.… Keep Reading
McLanahan location earns ISO certification
McLanahan Corp. says its Hollidaysburg, Pa., location received certification in the ISO 9001:2008 Management System for the design, manufacture and service of equipment for the mineral, aggregate, agricultural and industrial industries. ISO 9001:2008 is a process-based certification recognizing organizations that… Keep Reading
NSSGA names convention’s general session speakers
The NSSGA says former secretaries of the U.S. Department of Transportation Norman Mineta and Mary Peters will speak at the general session of its annual convention. They will address transportation reauthorization and offer insight on achieving passage of a long-term… Keep Reading
Global demand for mining machinery expected to rise
The worldwide demand for mining machinery is expected to expand 8.6 percent per year through 2017 to $135 billion despite some sales weakness in the short term, a new study from industry market research firm The Freedonia Group Inc. shows.… Keep Reading
SME launches awards program, names first winner
The health and safety committee of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) will debut at its upcoming annual meeting an annual awards program that features three categories: Operational Excellence, Mining Individual Excellence, and Research and Educational Excellence.… Keep Reading
Lafarge sells Maryland properties to Bluegrass Materials
Lafarge North America Inc. says it will sell five aggregates quarries and related assets in Maryland to Bluegrass Materials Co. in a deal worth $320 million. “This acquisition significantly expands our footprint along the eastern seaboard,” says Ted Baker II,… Keep Reading
Index up due to commercial, institutional building plans
The Dodge Momentum Index measuring the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning increased by 1.2 percent in December compared with the previous month, according to McGraw Hill Construction. December’s gain brought the momentum index to 118.3, the highest… Keep Reading
Virginia Tech aces SME’s membership challenge
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME), which supports emerging leaders through professional development programs offered by its student chapters, released the results of its 2013 student membership challenge. The SME student chapter of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and… Keep Reading
Congressman Shuster visits Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo Construction Equipment announced that Congressman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) toured the company’s expanded North American headquarters in Shippensburg, Pa., this week. Since announcing a series of investments in 2011, Volvo Construction Equipment added 300 jobs in the area, making a… Keep Reading
