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Dassault Systèmes acquires Gemcom Software
Vancouver-based Gemcom Software International has signed an agreement to be acquired by Dassault Systèmes, which provides businesses like aggregate producers with virtual universes in which they can achieve more sustainable innovations. Together, Gemcom and Dassault Systèmes will be creating a… Keep Reading
Senate, House name highway bill conferees
The U.S Senate named 14 of its members as conferees on the surface transportation reauthorization bill, and the U.S. House of Representatives named 33 of its members as conferees. The first conference meeting is expected to be held May 8.… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry hires new team member
Kevin Yanik has joined the editorial team at Pit & Quarry as managing editor. Yanik previously served as managing editor of Greenhouse Grower magazine, spending four years covering the floriculture industry in the United States. He is a graduate of John Carroll University who… Keep Reading
IMA-NA announces safety award winners
The Industrial Minerals Association - North America (IMA-NA) announced the winners of its safety recognition awards. IMA-NA Chairman Kevin Porterfield and IMA-NA President Mark Ellis presented the awards at the IMA-NA’s Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C. The safety recognition awards… Keep Reading
Lafarge North America moving headquarters to Chicago
The North American headquarters of Lafarge is moving from Reston, Va., to the Chicago area this fall, says The Washington Post. Lafarge, based in France, will reportedly invest $10 million in the move "to an as-yet-undetermined site near Chicago’s O’Hare International… Keep Reading
John Deere announces WorkSight system
John Deere WorkSight is an integrated suite of technology solutions for business optimization. It consists of five technologies, including JDLink machine monitoring system, Fleet Care proactive machine health program, Service Advisor Remote dealer diagnostics, grade control and payload weighing. JDLink… Keep Reading
Xylem appoints director for dewatering solutions
Xylem announced the appointment of Grant Salstrom to the role of managing director, Godwin. In his new role, Salstrom has responsibility for the growth and development of the Godwin and Flygt brands within the dewatering market in the United States.… Keep Reading
House, Senate to conference on new highway bill
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an additional 90-day extension of the surface transportation program (from June 30 to Sept. 30) at level funding, setting the stage for a conference with the Senate on a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization… Keep Reading
Mellott Co. expands parts business, offers power solutions
Mellott Co., a service provider to the aggregates, slag, construction and power industries, is now offering an expanded range of alternative replacement parts for a variety of cone and jaw crushers. Mellott Co. now stocks for immediate delivery key replacement… Keep Reading
