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Atlas Copco opens configuration center in Ohio
Representatives from Atlas Copco Construction Equipment gathered earlier this month for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new configuration center in Independence, Ohio. According to a company press release, the 150-ft.-long facility was built across from an existing Atlas Copco service… Keep Reading
Talbert adds director of materials
Talbert Manufacturing hired Rick Myers as director of materials. Myers will oversee deliveries, material purchases, warranty fulfillment and aftermarket parts. He is also responsible for budgets, employee training and planning in those areas. Myers has held a range of leadership… Keep Reading
Philippi-Hagenbuch names Swank president
Danette Swank has been promoted to president at Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. She previously served the company as vice president of internal operations and has been involved in Philippi-Hagenbuch operations since 1997, having worked in the administration, finance, human resources, marketing and… Keep Reading
Students visit KPI-JCI for special event
KPI-JCI hosted junior and senior high school students June 20 for a Chamber of Commerce youth event in Yankton, S.D. About 85 students participated in the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce's Youth Business Adventure (YBA) at KPI-JCI. According to a… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco names manager for Nevada store
Atlas Copco has appointed Rob Root manager of its Elko, Nev., store. In his new role, Root will be responsible for all store operations and personnel in parts, service and sales. Prior to joining Atlas Copco in 2010, Root served… Keep Reading
Main addresses elimination of State Grants Program
Representatives from seven Midwest state aggregate associations and NSSGA met June 18 with Joe Main, MSHA's assistant secretary of labor, during an Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association meeting in Indianapolis. Three MSHA officials joined Main: Neal Merrifield, a metal/nonmetal administrator; Steve… Keep Reading
Nonresidential building carries new construction starts in May
New construction starts in May advanced 5 percent from April, according to McGraw Hill Construction. Much of the upward lift came from nonresidential building, which registered moderate growth for the second straight month after a sluggish performance at the outset… Keep Reading
Hitachi extends partnership with Immersive Technologies
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. (HCM) has renewed its exclusive partnership agreement with Immersive Technologies for five years. According to HCM, the agreement provides Immersive Technologies with continued access to HCM's engineering information and staff. The partnership will facilitate the… Keep Reading
TWS names sales manager
Terex Washing Systems has named James Bulebush a sales manager. He will work at the Terex facility in Louisville, Ky. Keep Reading
