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Sany America names dealer for Houston
Easton Sales & Rentals LLC was named the Sany America excavator dealer for areas in Houston and Albuquerque, N.M. “There is great need for excavators in the markets of Texas and New Mexico,” says Eric Teague, vice president of earthmoving… Keep Reading
KPI-JCI celebrates 3,000th screen sold
KPI-JCI sold its 3,000th screen, marking nearly $200 million in revenue for the company from screen sales. "We are very proud that our success as an American manufacturer has allowed us to create jobs in Oregon and beyond," says Jeff… Keep Reading
Six states to benefit from DOT emergency relief funds
The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing $11.5 million in emergency relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to help six states cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by a variety of natural disasters in the… Keep Reading
Bill proposed to eliminate backlog of deficient bridges
Rep. Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) introduced a $5.5 billion bill June 19 to rehabilitate and reconstruct deficient U.S. bridges. The Strengthen and Fortify Existing Bridges Act (SAFE), which provides $2.75 billion in each of the next two years, was crafted in… Keep Reading
Weighing system manufacturer acquired
Trimble has purchased New Zealand-based Actronic Holdings Ltd., which produces the Loadrite weighing system for wheel loaders, excavators and conveyors. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition gives Trimble the opportunity to add weight as an information… Keep Reading
Virginia court’s decision goes in Vulcan’s favor
A Virginia judge sided earlier this month with Vulcan Materials Co., which can now proceed with a mining operation in Caroline County. According to the Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, Va., it is unclear when Vulcan will begin operations in Caroline… Keep Reading
NSSGA names new president, CEO
NSSGA has named Mike Johnson, currently the executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), its new president and CEO. Gus Edwards, who has served NSSGA as president and CEO since Joy Pinniger announced… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco introduces reverse circulation kit for blasthole drills
Atlas Copco expanded its blasthole product offerings with the addition of a reverse circulation kit for the DM45/50 mid-range blasthole drill. According to Atlas Copco, the RC kit offers the added dimension of in-pit grade control. A number of components… Keep Reading
Sany America names excavator dealer for Alaska
Totem Equipment & Supply has been named the first Sany America excavator dealer in Alaska, representing Sany in Anchorage. Cliff Huston founded Totem Equipment & Supply in 1961 with his wife and business partner Allie Huston. Today, owner Mike Huston… Keep Reading
