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Eriez appoints director of Flotation Division-USA
Mike Mankosa, Eriez vice president of operations, announced the promotion of Jaisen Kohmuench to the newly created position of deputy managing director, Eriez Flotation Division-USA. Kohmuench joined Eriez more than 10 years ago as a research engineer and most recently… Keep Reading
Michelin to build new Earthmover tire plant
Michelin North America will again expand its operations in South Carolina, it was announced today by Michelin North America’s Chairman and President Pete Selleck. Michelin, the largest manufacturing employer in the state, is breaking ground next week on a new… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta-Vulcan ruling may not come soon
Reuters reports that the judge presiding over the case of Martin Marietta Materials' hostile bid for Vulcan Materials called the fight a "hall of mirrors." He also said he is unlikely to rule immediately on whether the hostile bid can… Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials’ lawyer says Martin Marietta bid not valid
The Martin Marietta Materials bid for Vulcan Materials Co. shouldn’t be permitted, because it violated contractual confidentiality obligations, a Vulcan Materials lawyer told a judge, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The agency says that in final arguments heard… Keep Reading
MB America signs on new dealer in Connecticut
A&D Equipment Dealer of New Haven, Conn., recently came on board as a dealer for MB America Inc. MB produces a line of jaw-crushing attachments for excavators. In 2010, the company opened U.S. offices (in Reno, Nev.) and began introducing… Keep Reading
Rice Lake acquires Measurement Systems International
Rice Lake Weighing Systems announced the purchase of Measurement Systems International (MSI), a scale equipment manufacturer based in Seattle. MSI has been in business since 1977 with niche technologies such as crane scales, aircraft load monitors and more. Rice Lake… Keep Reading
MSHA investigators undergo refresher training
Approximately 75 special investigators from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) are participating in refresher training that includes course work conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The two-week classroom instruction at the National… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta, Vulcan court decision coming soon
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that we should know by as early as next week whether Martin Marietta Materials' $5.5 billion bid for Vulcan Materials could be stopped owing to previous confidentiality agreements between the two companies. Final arguments in Delaware… Keep Reading
Two major highway projects awarded in Canada
According to a report from World Highways, contracts worth a combined US$2.5 billion have been awarded for two Canadian highway construction projects. The report says Spanish contractor ACS has been awarded a US$1.52 billion job to construct a new 27-km, eight-lane… Keep Reading
