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Three metal/nonmetal mines cited in September impact inspections
MSHA issued 150 citations and 10 orders during special impact inspections conducted at three metal/nonmetal mines and 13 coal mines during the month of September. The three metal/nonmetal mines MSHA inspected were Pioneer Natural Resources USA Inc.'s Glass Rock Operation… Keep Reading
Volvo Group donates $100,000 to hurricane relief
The Volvo Group is contributing $100,000 to support Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross, the city of New York and the city of Allentown, Pa. Specifically, the Volvo Group is donating $50,000 to the American Red… Keep Reading
Industry promotion discussed at Ohio trade show
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) hosted its annual meeting and trade show Nov. 15-16 in Columbus, Ohio. About 500 manufacturers, dealers and producers attended the event, which featured more than 50 exhibitors. A few educational sessions were… Keep Reading
Quarry Academy a success in San Antonio
Sandvik and Dyno Nobel teamed up to host their annual Quarry Academy event last week in San Antonio. More than 90 attendees listened to experts discuss drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, screening and crushing. Held at the Omni La Mansion del… Keep Reading
Ground control, lighting to be discussed at safety seminar
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is hosting its 17th annual underground stone safety seminar Dec. 4-5 in Louisville, Ky. The seminar will include presentations on ground control and improved lighting for use in rib and roof… Keep Reading
Tecweigh names Sarow national aggregate manager
Tecweigh has hired Rich Sarow as national aggregate/mining manager. Sarow has 26 years of experience in the in-motion weighing industry, most recently serving as regional sales manager at Schenck AccuRate. In addition to the aggregate and mining markets, Sarow will… Keep Reading
Telsmith breaks ground on parts distribution center
Leaders from Astec Industries, Telsmith and the city of Mequon, Wis., broke ground Nov. 13 for construction of a 33,760-sq.-ft. facility. The facility will handle worldwide parts distribution for Telsmith products and be located next to the company's existing manufacturing… Keep Reading
Nonresidential construction index rises slightly
FMI's Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) is up less than one point from last quarter to 55.5. FMI panelists attribute the uptick in nonresidential construction to optimism over the national and local economies. Still, FMI's panelists are hesitant about the economic… Keep Reading
Green building outlook strong despite soft economy
The U.S. green building market continues to accelerate, according to McGraw-Hill Construction's 2013 green construction outlook report. Green building has grown from $10 billion in 2005 to $78 billion in 2011. In 2012, the total market for non-residential and residential… Keep Reading
