Illinois
Illinois geologist recognized for industry contributions
The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers recognized Donald Mikulic's contributions to the aggregate industry during its annual convention. Keep Reading
Philippi-Hagenbuch earns manufacturing honor
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association bestowed its 2019 Barry L. MacLean Manufacturer of the Year award on the third-generation company. Keep Reading
Montabert opens Midwest distribution center
The 50,000-sq.-ft. facility houses both Montabert products as well as the company's customer care and inventory planning teams. Keep Reading
Deere facility to foster dealer, technician training
The building is part of John Deere’s Construction & Forestry Training Campus and includes three classrooms that can be used separately for training purposes. Keep Reading
Growth of Wendling Quarries continues with acquisition
Wendling Quarries, which has multiple quarry locations in the Midwest, recently purchased the assets of Coots Materials Co. (CMC) in Iowa. Keep Reading
Prairie Material site opens after three-year hiatus
The company reopened a sand and gravel site in Illinois that was closed since 2014 Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index dips in August 2018
The index dropped 2.9 percent in August to 164.1 from the revised July reading of 169.0. Keep Reading
Bridgestone bringing OTR tire production to the states
The company announced a $12 million investment plan in its plant in Bloomington, Illinois, for off-the-road (OTR) tire production. Keep Reading
Cat dealer in Midwest acquired
Altorfer Holdings acquired Patten Industries, the Caterpillar dealer in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Keep Reading
