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Ringspann relocates North American headquarters
Ringspann Corp., a supplier of backstops, freewheel clutches, caliper disc brakes and torque limiters, announced the relocation of its North American headquarters for sales and manufacturing. The company is moving to a 20,000-sq.-ft. facility in Franklin Park, Ill., just three… Keep Reading
Powerscreen holds world dealer event in South Africa
Powerscreen recently hosted a World Dealer Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, the company announced. More than 300 dealers and customers traveled from around the world to attend the conference. The conference enabled Powerscreen to strengthen the relationship with its dealer… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco strengthens surface drill rig
The Atlas Copco SmartROC D65 surface drill rig has been upgraded to enable direct communication with the rig control system (RCS) through a computer network. When the SmartROC D65 was first introduced in 2010, it was recognized for its power and productivity,… Keep Reading
American Roller Bearing expands U.S. operations
American Roller Bearing Co. added a manufacturing facility in Morganton, N.C., the company announced. The 241,000-sq.-ft. site will allow for expansion of general capabilities, required volume increase, additional capacity to address growth in existing markets, as well as growth in new… Keep Reading
High demand forces 4B Components into new facility
4B Components, the U.S. division of the 4B Group, relocated to a new facility in Morton, Ill., the company announced. Its new building is a five-minute drive from the previous East Peoria location. The company said it had outgrown its… Keep Reading
Highway bill extension likely as House puts plans on hold
House plans to reauthorize the nation’s surface transportation program are on hold until at least mid-April, making another extension of the current program a necessity before the March 31 deadline, according to NSSGA. The length of that extension is not yet… Keep Reading
NTEA Work Truck Show sets records in Indianapolis
The Work Truck Show 2012, held March 6-8 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, was the biggest work truck event in history. It broke all standing event records, with a verified 10,408 attendees checking out work trucks and equipment… Keep Reading
National Lime and Stone announces organizational changes
The organizational structure of the National Lime & Stone Co. has been changed to meet the challenges of increased market complexity and support the future growth of the company, Carleton P. Palmer, chairman of the board and CEO, announced. Palmer said an… Keep Reading
Senate passes two-year highway and mass transit legislation
With a vote of 74-22, the Senate on March 14 passed its two-year, $109 billion highway and mass transit bill. The House's efforts at crafting a five-year bill have hit roadblocks in recent weeks because of bipartisan opposition to parts… Keep Reading
