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NSSGA supporting EPA’s air quality standard proposal
NSSGA is endorsing its support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to retain the current coarse particulate national ambient air quality standard. “If the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency were to proceed with reducing the current standard by half, as had… Keep Reading
Study shows rehabilitation effective for former aggregate sites
A study being released by the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) shows that rehabilitated aggregate sites are being successfully integrated into their communities and surrounding landscapes once rehabilitation has been completed. OSSGA retained a team of planners and… Keep Reading
Main says enhanced enforcement strategies are working
Despite a number of challenges confronting the mining industry over the past two and a half years, MSHA Assistant Secretary Joseph Main says the actions being taken by the agency and many in the industry are moving mine safety and… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco appoints Southeast store manager
Jason Blais has been appointed Atlas Copco’s Southeast store manager. Blais will be responsible for the day-to-day management of stores in Atlanta, Miami and Nashville, Tenn. Blais has served Atlas Copco the last 15 years as a service technician, demo… Keep Reading
New Hyundai Construction Equipment dealer in Colorado
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has appointed Van’s Equipment as an authorized dealer in Colorado. Van's Equipment will now carry Hyundai¹s entire line of construction equipment, which consists of crawler excavators, wheel loaders, wheeled excavators, mini-excavators and skid-steers. The company… Keep Reading
Xylem celebrating grand opening of Indianapolis location
Xylem is hosting an open house this Friday, June 15 to celebrate the opening of its Indianapolis location. The open house will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Xylem is located at 7615 West New York St. Focused on… Keep Reading
MSHA promoting summer water safety through program
MSHA, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) are collaborating to promote summer water safety through the Stay-Out and Stay-Alive program. Now in its 14th year, the program warns outdoor enthusiasts, ATV… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco showcases rig at Illinois conference
Atlas Copco offered a sneak peek of its new PowerROC T35 E surface crawler rig to nearly 500 attendees and guests May 15 at the annual Illinois Aggregate Producers Association Conference. Not yet sold in the United States, the PowerROC… Keep Reading
Caterpillar, Westport to develop natural gas-fueled equipment
Westport Innovations Inc. has signed agreements with Caterpillar Inc. to co-develop natural gas technology for off-road equipment, including mining trucks. The companies will combine technologies and expertise, including Westport’s High Pressure Direct Injection technology and Caterpillar’s off-road engine and machine… Keep Reading
