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Former NSSGA executive McClure dies
Kash McClure, former NSSGA vice president of membership services, has died. McClure served the industry through the National Limestone Institute, the National Stone Association and NSSGA for 37 years. He retired in 2004 and is survived by his wife Yvonne,… Keep Reading
Feds release nearly $500 million for transportation projects
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood announced earlier this month that the Obama administration is making $473 million available to states for infrastructure projects. Congress earmarked hundreds of millions of dollars between 2003 and 2006, but $473 million… Keep Reading
John Deere app allows users to track machinery
John Deere Construction recently extended the availability of the machine monitoring system JDLink to iPhones, iPads and Android devices. The free JDLink mobile app allows contractors to access John Deere’s system to keep tabs on a machine's location and alerts… Keep Reading
Martin Engineering opening facility to serve Western U.S.
Martin Engineering is opening a new, factory-direct and service center in Gillette, Wyo., where the company will house a large stock of inventory to serve the mining industry in the Western United States. The facility includes warehouse and office space… Keep Reading
Second quarter aggregate production up considerably
Preliminary numbers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) suggest aggregate production rose sharply in the second quarter. Increases in domestic production for crushed stone, sand and gravel were substantial compared to production in the first quarter of 2012, primarily owing… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks expands U.S. manufacturing presence
Mack Trucks Inc. has moved production of its mDrive automated manual transmission from Sweden to Hagerstown, Md. More than one-third of the highway trucks currently rolling off the assembly line at Mack's truck plant in Macungie, Pa., feature the automated… Keep Reading
Hildestad retiring, Goodin to assume role at MDU Resources
Terry Hildestad, president and CEO of MDU Resources, has announced plans to retire come January after a 38-year career with the company. David Goodin, who is currently president and CEO of the company's four utility businesses, has been chosen to… Keep Reading
Huibers named president of Volvo Penta Americas
Ron Huibers has been appointed president of Volvo Penta of the Americas. He succeeds Clint Moore, who has announced plans to retire. Huibers, who currently serves Volvo Truck Americas as president of sales and marketing for North America, will assume… Keep Reading
Dynatek chooses distributor for Mid-Atlantic states
Dynatek Articulated Loading Systems has chosen PennQuip Inc. to distribute its loading systems in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. PennQuip operates from offices in Maple Glen and Muncy, Pa. Keep Reading
