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MSHA issues third-quarter fatality data
Four miners died in metal/nonmetal mining accidents in the third quarter this year, according to an MSHA report. Five coal miners also died in the third quarter. Two of the four metal/nonmetal miners died in powered haulage accidents. One died… Keep Reading
Firm anticipates 7 percent increase in construction next year
Researchers at FMI, a management consulting and investment banking firm to the construction industry, are predicting construction-put-in-place (CPIP) growth rates to be slightly ahead of the gross domestic product in 2014. FMI is specifically predicting construction put in place to… Keep Reading
Doosan tabs Park as president, CEO
Scott Park was appointed president and CEO of Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment, replacing Tony Helsham, who plans to retire in February 2014. Park is responsible for Bobcat compact equipment, Doosan heavy equipment, the global businesses related to Doosan Infracore Portable… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta’s quarterly revenues, earnings rise
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported double-digit increases in revenues and earnings for the third quarter. Ward Nye, Martin Marietta president and CEO, says the ongoing recovery in private-sector construction, drove the company's third-quarter growth. "I am especially proud of the… Keep Reading
Nonresidential building growth takes a sudden dip
The Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, slipped 0.9 percent in October compared with the previous month, according to McGraw Hill Construction. October’s decline brought the momentum index to 115.3… Keep Reading
Talbert Manufacturing adds sales manager
Talbert Manufacturing hired Jennifer Koepke as its sales manager for the west region. Koepke will work directly with Talbert dealers in the western United States and Canada to help them market and sell Talbert trailers. According to a press release,… Keep Reading
WEG Electric expanding in Mexico, China
WEG Electric plans to invest $345 million over the next five years to expand and increase production in Mexico and China, the company announced in a press release. According to WEG, its existing manufacturing complex in Mexico will benefit from… Keep Reading
Xylem appoints national accounts manager for Godwin brand
Xylem Dewatering Solutions, which represents Xylem's Godwin brand, appointed Gregg Leslie as national accounts manager. Leslie will focus on national accounts customers, including government organizations and co-op services. According to a press release, Leslie has been in the pumping industry… Keep Reading
Tradestar opens new facility, reaches milestone
Tradestar Corp. opened a new truck facility as part of its 45th anniversary celebration. The facility, which Tradestar says was necessary because it is projected to double in size over the next five years, spans more than 100,000 sq. ft.… Keep Reading
