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New MSHA tool allows mines to measure S&S violation rates
MSHA launched an online tool, the S&S Rate Calculator, to enable mine operators who implement a corrective-action program to determine if their mine is successfully reducing its significant and substantial (S&S) violations. According to MSHA, the S&S Rate Calculator is… Keep Reading
Sany America names dealer in Texas
Century Machinery was named a Sany America excavator dealer, covering west Texas. “Texas is a very important market for excavators in terms of traditional earthworks as well as emerging markets,” says Bill Step, regional manager at Sany America. “This partnership… Keep Reading
Kobelco names sales manager for national accounts
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA appointed Randy Hall as sales manager for national accounts. Hall will spearhead the company's efforts in establishing preferred supplier agreements with key national accounts and leverage his experience and contacts to help the company's brand. He… Keep Reading
Housing still leading upturn in construction starts
New construction starts are forecasted to rise 6 percent this year to $506 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. This is the same increase rate for total construction starts that was predicted last October, and this follows the 8 percent gain… Keep Reading
Sany America names dealer in Illinois, Indiana
Chicago Machinery Co. was named a Sany America excavator dealer covering a 150-mile radius surrounding Chicago in northern Illinois and northern Indiana. Keep Reading
Rail-Veyor names sales and marketing vice president
Frank Ward was appointed vice president of sales and marketing at Rail-Veyor Technologies Global Inc., which produces bulk material-handling systems for surface and underground applications. According to Rail-Veyor, Ward is a veteran executive in the heavy-haul rail OEM industry, with more… Keep Reading
Dump truck bodies manufacturer hires manager
Truck Bodies & Equipment International Inc. (TBEI) added Bob Lanshe as territory manager for the south central United States. Lanshe will be based in Texas, and will cover Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas for the Crysteel, DuraClass and Rugby brands. Keep Reading
NSSGA president delivers message to industry
Mike Johnson, who officially took over Aug. 1 as NSSGA president and CEO, made a special written announcement to the industry as part of his introduction. Below is most of the message from Johnson, who previously served the National Beer… Keep Reading
Nonresidential building projects moving at a steady pace
The Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, held steady in July compared to the previous month, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. The index inched up 0.2 percent in July to 112.8.… Keep Reading
