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Transportation bill fails to pass before congressional recess
Several senators blocked a proposed $54 billion measure to fund highways and other 2014 transportation projects, and House of Representatives members canceled a vote on a lesser $44 billion proposal before Congress embarked on its five-week summer recess. Bloomberg News… Keep Reading
Kaman acquires Western Fluid Components
The distribution segment for Kaman Corp. acquired Western Fluid Components Inc., a distributor of hydraulic pneumatic and industrial hose, tubing, fittings and related accessories. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Western, a Parker Hannifin distributor, operates from four locations… Keep Reading
Vulcan experiences second-quarter increases
Vulcan Materials Co.'s net sales and gross profit both increased in the second quarter of this year, the company said upon releasing its quarterly performance results to the public. Vulcan's net sales increased 7 percent versus the prior year, and… Keep Reading
NSSGA seeks to hire operations and engineering executive
NSSGA is actively searching for a person to fill an operations and engineering executive role. The individual in this position will direct all operations and engineering functions of the organization, as well as provide industry oversight, technical guidance and information… Keep Reading
Weather slows Martin Marietta but quarterly net sales still up
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported a 4-percent net sales increase Tuesday, when the company released its second-quarter performance results. Pricing growth of all aggregates products and a quarterly net sales record the company's Specialty Products business established drove Martin Marietta's… Keep Reading
MSHA shares results of June impact inspections
MSHA issued 157 citations, 10 orders and one safeguard during special impact inspections conducted at four metal/nonmetal mines and nine coal mines in June. In metal/nonmetal mines between April 2010 and June 2013, total violations decreased 18 percent; significant and… Keep Reading
Senators press for action on Highway Trust Fund
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, called on Congress to act to preserve 3 million jobs that are reportedly in jeopardy due to funding shortfalls once MAP-21 expires. Boxer held a press conference with… Keep Reading
Xylem relocates within Virginia
Xylem moved its branch in Chesapeake, Va., to Norfolk, Va. The new location features a larger office and shop with 17,500-combined sq. ft., to better accommodate staff and serve customer needs. The address is more centralized for the local work… Keep Reading
House committee exploring federal gas tax increase
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussed increasing the federal gas tax during a hearing about the existing shortfall between incoming and outgoing road and transit funding, according to The Hill. The 18.4-cents-per-gallon federal gas tax, which generates about $35… Keep Reading
