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September construction climbs 13 percent
New construction starts in September advanced 13 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $556 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial. Nonresidential building bounced back after losing momentum in August, and the nonbuilding construction… Keep Reading
Sany America chairman resigns
Tim Frank resigned as chairman and CEO of Sany America Inc. According to a press release, Frank led Sany America to its first profitable quarter in the first quarter this year. He followed that with two more profitable quarters. During… Keep Reading
Case launches new dozer line
At a special media event at its Tomahawk, Wis., facility, Case Construction Equipment introduced a new M Series line of dozers. The new product line includes five models ranging from 92 to 214 net horsepower. The largest model, the 2050M,… Keep Reading
Kenworth of Pennsylvania opens service center
Kenworth of Pennsylvania opened a parts and service location at a renovated facility in York, Pa., that offers access to U.S. Highway 30 and U.S. Interstate 83. The renovated 4,500-sq.-ft. facility has two service bays for service, 2,500 sq. ft.… Keep Reading
Volvo CE, Philippi-Hagenbuch reach agreement
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) entered into an international supply agreement with Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. to offer its ejector bodies, water tanks, J-Hook systems, sticky material carryback solutions, and more. The agreement spans the entire Volvo CE articulated hauler product line, which… Keep Reading
Minerals Education Coalition promoting Earth Science Week
The Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) is supporting Earth Science Week 2013, scheduled for Oct. 13-19, by providing materials for this year's educational packets distributed by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). Based on the soccer-themed "Minerals In Your Life Mini-Lesson," the… Keep Reading
Canadian dealer added to Sany America network
Can-American Enterprises Inc. was named a Sany America excavator dealer, representing Sany in Kelliher, Saskatchewan, Canada. According to a press release, Can-American specializes in new and used equipment sales, rentals and financing, and service and support. Keep Reading
NSSGA produces new logo as part of rebrand initiative
NSSGA introduced a new logo with a different color scheme and aesthetics that's intended for all of the association's communications, print material and design. According to NSSGA, the orange color scheme is meant to symbolize the boldness and vitality of… Keep Reading
NSSGA honors Edwards at board meeting
NSSGA paid tribute to retiring President and CEO Emeritus Gus Edwards at the association's Fall Board Meeting. Edwards spent nearly 17 years with NSSGA. Oldcastle's Mark Towe, a past chairman, emceed the tribute. Mellott Co.'s Paul Mellott and Lafarge's Rick… Keep Reading
