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Terex striving to improve producer efficiency with service program
Terex Washing Systems has developed a new plant automation and control service that's intended to help customers improve plant efficiency. The service utilizes control systems for the range of Terex washing and water management equipment. The service begins with a… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks celebrates milestone for Bulldog hood ornament
The iconic Mack Bulldog hood ornament celebrated its 80th birthday earlier this month. The Bulldog first became associated with Mack Trucks during World War I. According to the company, British soldiers nicknamed the Mack AC models used in the war… Keep Reading
Holcim facility achieves safety milestone
Holcim Inc.'s Devil's Slide facility in Morgan, Utah, surpassed the eight-year mark last week without a lost-time injury. Company President Bernard Terver commended the achievement, congratulating the facility's employees for their attention to safety. "Our employees have shown great commitment… Keep Reading
IRock adds Midwestern dealer
IRock Crushers continues to develop its dealer network, adding RTL Equipment Inc. as a dealer serving Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and northern Missouri. Last month, IRock announced the acquisition of Indy Equipment, a Northeast Ohio dealer for Takeuchi, E-Z Drill and… Keep Reading
Road Connection team crosses finish line
“Where will future highway funds come from?” That was the question of the day as KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens brought their year-long nationwide “Road Connection” campaign to a close at the Road Connection Wrap-Up Rally held at the company's… Keep Reading
Cemex wind turbine to produce 30 percent of quarry’s energy
Cemex is commissioning a 1-megawatt wind turbine at its quarry located in Madison, Calif. The turbine is one of three renewable energy projects Cemex plans to soon bring online in California. Cemex says the power generated from the wind turbine… Keep Reading
Bridgestone making second 2012 investment in Illinois plant
Bridgestone Americas plans to make an additional investment of $27.3 million for a second expansion project at its off-the-road plant in Bloomington, Ill. The announcement follows news in April of a $19.5 million investment in the plant to increase production… Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials christens new tug boat
Vulcan Materials Co. christened the M/V Hazel Demery, a new tug boat that will be used at the company's Grand Rivers, Ky., facility. The new tug boat is named for Hazel Demery, a nurse and prominent fixture in the Grand… Keep Reading
MSHA unveils machine guarding compliance assistance resource
MSHA introduced a new guide that will serve as a compliance assistance resource to address improperly guarded machinery. “Guarding Machinery at Metal & Nonmetal Mines” is a sequel to a compliance guide for guarding conveyor belts published in 2010. In… Keep Reading
