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U.S. construction equipment exports up 24 percent
Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment grew 24 percent and totaled $13.7 billion for the first half of 2012 compared to January-June 2011, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The off-road equipment manufacturing trade group consolidates U.S. Commerce Dept.… Keep Reading
ARTBA’s legal forum to focus on MAP-21
The historic policy reforms, program consolidation and environmental improvements in the new highway and transit law—MAP-21—will result in a myriad of legal and regulatory challenges relating to the delivery of transportation improvements. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index slips
The Dodge Momentum Index retreated 1.4 percent in August compared to July, according to McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in… Keep Reading
Pinniger retiring after 16 years with NSSGA
Joy Pinniger is stepping down as NSSGA president and CEO effective Nov. 2. Pinniger plans to retire and relocate for at least part of each year to live with her husband in England. “I know I speak for the board,… Keep Reading
Special guest to help kick off MINExpo
Nevada Lieutenant Gov. Brian Krolicki will help kick off this month's MINExpo in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Sept. 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Krolicki will join National Mining Association (NMA) President… Keep Reading
Lattimore Materials celebrates safety milestone
Lattimore Materials Co., an aggregate industries U.S. company, recently surpassed the 2 million-hour mark without a lost-time injury. "We commend Lattimore for its accomplishment and unwavering attention to safety," says Bernard Terver, president and CEO of Aggregate Industries U.S. "Our… Keep Reading
More miners receiving job reinstatements after registering complaints
The number of requests for temporary reinstatements MSHA submitted on behalf of miners who filed discrimination complaints more than tripled from 2007-2009 to 2010-2012, increasing from 22 to 71. The numbers from the 2010-2012 period are through July 31, 2012.… Keep Reading
NMA president a speaker at sustainability event
Hal Quinn, president and CEO of the National Mining Association, is among those slated to speak at a sustainability event titled, "2012 Sustainability Summit: Sustainability & Shareholder Value, Essential Commitments for Tomorrow." The summit, which is expected to bring together… Keep Reading
NSK names plant manager for Vermont facility
NSK Steering Systems America recently named Michael Allan plant manager for its steering systems facility in Bennington, Vt. Allan’s appointment follows a 22-year tenure serving NSK in England and Poland. The Vermont facility, along with one in Tennessee, is responsible… Keep Reading
