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Virginia court’s decision goes in Vulcan’s favor
A Virginia judge sided earlier this month with Vulcan Materials Co., which can now proceed with a mining operation in Caroline County. According to the Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, Va., it is unclear when Vulcan will begin operations in Caroline… Keep Reading
NSSGA names new president, CEO
NSSGA has named Mike Johnson, currently the executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), its new president and CEO. Gus Edwards, who has served NSSGA as president and CEO since Joy Pinniger announced… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco introduces reverse circulation kit for blasthole drills
Atlas Copco expanded its blasthole product offerings with the addition of a reverse circulation kit for the DM45/50 mid-range blasthole drill. According to Atlas Copco, the RC kit offers the added dimension of in-pit grade control. A number of components… Keep Reading
Sany America names excavator dealer for Alaska
Totem Equipment & Supply has been named the first Sany America excavator dealer in Alaska, representing Sany in Anchorage. Cliff Huston founded Totem Equipment & Supply in 1961 with his wife and business partner Allie Huston. Today, owner Mike Huston… Keep Reading
Next ISEE conference in Denver
The International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) will hold its 40th annual conference on explosives and blasting technique Feb. 9-12, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. According to ISEE, as many as 1,600 blasters, manufacturers,… Keep Reading
Index shows continued promise for nonresidential building
The Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, rose 3.6 percent in May from the previous month, according to McGraw Hill Construction. The index has risen for six consecutive months, marking… Keep Reading
SKF holds Technical Press Day
SKF USA hosted more than 30 industry journalists at its 2013 Technical Press Day in Highland Heights, Ohio. It was the company's 10th such event, and included a variety of presentations and a tour of the SKF Cleveland-area factory. Poul… Keep Reading
W.S. Tyler launches 4-ft.-wide double eccentric screen
W.S. Tyler introduced a 4-ft.-wide version of its F-Class vibrating screen. Owing to its consistent G-Force, the F-Class is designed to reduce blinding and pegging, even when screening sticky material. The innovative screening system is now available in widths ranging… Keep Reading
Gorman-Rupp names new rental sales manager
The Gorman-Rupp Co., a pump manufacturer based in Mansfield, Ohio, announced the promotion of Jamie Schoenian to the position of rental sales manager. Schoenian will be responsible for sales, service, aftermarket, technical support and product forecasting between Gorman-Rupp and National… Keep Reading
