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Thompson Pump makes move in Mississippi
Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co. Inc. moved its southern Mississippi branch location from Pass Christian, Miss., to a larger facility in Biloxi, Miss. The new facility, with 4,000 sq. ft. situated on two acres near corridor I-10, is one of… Keep Reading
Liebherr names new president
Peter Mayr was appointed president of Liebherr Construction Equipment Co., effective July 1. Mayr took on a variety of roles within Liebherr over his 12 years, including his most recent position as managing director for Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd. (LGB) and… Keep Reading
Index slips despite new institutional building plans
The Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, receded in June after six consecutive monthly increases. The index slipped 1.5 percent to 113.8, down from a revised May reading of 115.5.… Keep Reading
McLanahan expanding into India, surrounding markets
McLanahan Corp. formed an overseas joint venture with India-based Nawa Engineers and Consultants Private Ltd., providing intellectual property in an agreement in which Nawa will provide sales, manufacturing and procurement. The joint venture company, McLanahan Nawa Engineers Private Ltd., will… Keep Reading
Vulcan unloads Wisconsin quarries
Vulcan Materials Co. sold its final four quarries in Wisconsin as part of its strategic long-term plan, reports the Birmingham Business Journal. Three quarries – in the cities of Franklin, Dousman and Racine – were sold to Payne & Dolan Inc.… Keep Reading
Charlotte mayor named secretary of transportation
Anthony Foxx, mayor of Charlotte, N.C., was sworn in as the nation's 17th secretary of transportation during a private ceremony at the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) headquarters. Foxx was confirmed for the position in a unanimous U.S. Senate vote.… Keep Reading
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
