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Vulcan makes series of moves to boost liquidity
Vulcan Materials Co. recently completed a set of transactions that generated $149 million, including the sales of reclaimed and excess land in California, one small quarry in Virginia and a percentage of future production at four South Carolina quarries. The… Keep Reading
Campaign promoting use of hearing protection
3M has launched a social campaign called the Hearing Pledge, aiming to educate people on how to detect and help protect them from hazardous noise. Anyone can take a pledge at www.hearingpledge.com, where a commitment to wearing hearing protection when… Keep Reading
Infrastructure investment necessary to avoid economic harm
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released a report that states that unless the United States invests an additional $1.57 billion per year in infrastructure between now and 2020, the nation will lose $3.1 trillion in gross national… Keep Reading
Mack launches overhaul program for legacy engines
Mack Trucks is now offering an engine overhaul program for its E7 engine owners. The program includes four packages – Basic, Plus, Premium and ReMack – that cover a range of parts and offer special extended warranties. The Basic overhaul… Keep Reading
Case equipment dealers under new ownership in West
Sonsray Machinery LLC is acquiring 11 Case Construction Equipment dealership branch office locations in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Sonsray Machinery will provide cmprehensive sales, as well as parts and service support for Case customers through branch offices in El… Keep Reading
Rule allows MSHA to issue POV notice without potential POV notice
MSHA has developed a new rule to strengthen its pattern of violations (POV) program and ensure mine operators monitor and address the most hazardous safety problems in their mines. The rule allows MSHA to issue a pattern of violations notice… Keep Reading
Volvo CE consolidating backhoe loader production for US
Volvo Construction Equipment is moving production of its backhoe loaders from Mexico to a recently enlarged facility in Brazil. The company says the investment in the Brazilian facility was $10 million. Among the components to be produced at the new… Keep Reading
Hydraulic fitting manufacturer celebrating milestone
Brennan Industries Inc., a hydraulic fitting and adaptor manufacturer, is marking its 60th anniversary this winter. Brennan is a third-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Solon, Ohio, but it has distribution centers throughout the United States, as well as in Canada and… Keep Reading
Off-road equipment lubrication to be discussed at Toronto event
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is hosting a two-day educational course on best practices in lubrication in the mining and resource sector Feb. 26-27. The course will be held at the Sheraton Hotel Convention Centre in Toronto,… Keep Reading
