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Sany names dealer for key Texas areas
Harris County Rentals was named a Sany America excavator dealer in Texas, covering San Antonio, Austin and the oil fields area. Keep Reading
ContiTech purchases conveyor belt manufacturer
ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group acquired conveyor belt manufacturer Legg Co. Inc., based in Halstead, Kan. The acquisition gives ContiTech its own production facilities in the United States, as well as an established sales network in the U.S. and Canada. Keep Reading
NIOSH opens awards program to nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards. The awards are given by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in partnership with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) to recognize effective practices… Keep Reading
Producers air MSHA grievances at hearing
Producers criticized MSHA at a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee hearing June 21 in Bakersville, N.C., according to NSSGA. Ward Nye, Martin Marietta Materials' president and CEO and NSSGA's chairman of the board, provided a written statement at the… Keep Reading
Report highlights aggregates’ contribution to economy
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) published a technical briefing paper pointing to the contributions of the U.S. aggregates industry to infrastructure investment. SME also called for full funding of the nation's surface transportation programs. "Infrastructure improvements will… Keep Reading
Court upholds determination involving MSHA standard
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously agreed this week that failure to maintain emergency lifelines in a manner miners can use effectively is a Significant and Substantial (S&S) violation, regardless of the likelihood of… Keep Reading
Weir develops new line of crushers, screens
Weir Minerals launched its Enduron range of crushers, screens and feeders for the mining, sand and aggregate industries. According to the company, the new equipment extends its existing line of mill circuit products. The Enduron line will be sold and… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco opens configuration center in Ohio
Representatives from Atlas Copco Construction Equipment gathered earlier this month for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new configuration center in Independence, Ohio. According to a company press release, the 150-ft.-long facility was built across from an existing Atlas Copco service… Keep Reading
Talbert adds director of materials
Talbert Manufacturing hired Rick Myers as director of materials. Myers will oversee deliveries, material purchases, warranty fulfillment and aftermarket parts. He is also responsible for budgets, employee training and planning in those areas. Myers has held a range of leadership… Keep Reading
