Allison Barwacz
Cat to begin independently manufacturing vocational truck line
Caterpillar will begin independently designing and manufacturing its vocational truck line at its plant in Victoria, Texas. The plant currently produces hydraulic excavators, and it will continue to produce them in addition to the trucks. “The on-highway vocational truck product… Keep Reading
Syntron hires vice president of sales
Syntron Material Handling hired Kevin Hambrice as its vice president of sales. Hambrice will be reporting to Syntron CEO Andy Blanchard. Hambrice has more than 20 years of global experience with manufacturing companies. Prior to this position, he served as… Keep Reading
Senator says Senate could take up highway bill this week
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the Senate could consider a highway bill as early as this week, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). McConnell also said the Senate would not recommend increasing the fuel user fee to… Keep Reading
Weir Minerals acquires Delta Industrial Valves
The Weir Group acquired Delta Industrial Valves, a Niles, Mich.-based U.S. manufacturer of knife gate valves for the mining and oil sands markets, as well as other related industries. The acquisition expands Weir Minerals’ presence in the mining and oil… Keep Reading
JCB raises $100,000 for charity through Mudfest
JCB hosted its first ever Mudfest – a combination of the company’s Mud Run and Dig the Ride races – and raised $100,000 for The Lady Bamford Center, which provides education and social skills development to children from six weeks… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host MSHA regulation webinar July 30
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host its July AGG1 webinar, “How to Comply with MSHA’s Recent Increased Fatality Prevention Initiative” July 30 at 1 p.m. Eastern. The webinar takes place in conjunction with the… Keep Reading
Sandvik introduces new circular stroke inclined screen
Sandvik Construction introduced its SK2462 screen, which is a part of the company’s new range of SK&SC screens. According to the company, the new screen allows users to accurately and efficiently screen material during the secondary or tertiary stage of… Keep Reading
Cat trucks take on new life as moving driving range targets
The sixth installment of Caterpillar's “Built for It” trials relates perfectly to the recent U.S. Open. Cat trucks take on new life as moving targets in a driving range. The greens, which were built in three days, were installed in… Keep Reading
27 states sue EPA over waters rule
According to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), 27 states have filed lawsuits alleging federal expansion over state waters. The challenges say the Waters of the U.S. rule violates the Clean Water Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the… Keep Reading