Kevin Yanik
Two metal/nonmetal deaths occur in January
According to MSHA, two miners were killed in the metal and nonmetal sector in January 2013. One person died when a large rock fell and struck him while in a manlift taking samples from a highwall. The other person was… Keep Reading
Vulcan recognized for hearing loss prevention program
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) awarded Vulcan Materials Co. their 2013 Safe-in-Sound Award for Excellence. Vulcan Materials was recognized for its implementation of a data-driven hearing loss prevention program.… Keep Reading
Michelin Earthmover sets up repair accreditation program
Michelin Earthmover is launching a repair accreditation program with its dealers and Tech International. The program will provide earthmover tire repairs in Michelin's repair shops. Among the services dealers will get are training, technical support, inventory control systems, quality repair… Keep Reading
Eriez names materials processing director
Jose Marin has been promoted to director of minerals and materials processing at Eriez. Marin will manage the company's minerals and materials processing product line. He will also coordinate with Eriez' worldwide affiliate operations on major mining projects. Marin joined… Keep Reading
Report: January construction starts retreat by double digits
The value of new construction starts dropped 12 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $469.1 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. The decline follows a sharp 23 percent increase for total construction in December, bringing the level… Keep Reading
Kaman, WIC form strategic alliance
Kaman Industrial Technologies Corp. and Wajax Industrial Components (WIC) have formed an alliance to strengthen the services offered to customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. While Kaman and WIC will each remain separate and independent entities,… Keep Reading
Belt Tech Industrial named Major Wire dealer
Major Wire Industries named Belt Tech Industrial as its new screen media dealer for aggregate operations in northern Alabama, northern Mississippi and western Tennessee. The dealership will offer all of Major Wire’s screen media products and services. Keep Reading
Screen manufacturer names vice president
Smico and Symons Screens recently named Alan Odgers vice president. Odgers has experience with global distribution of construction-related equipment and managing sales, marketing, manufacturing and retail distribution through dealers or direct sales. Odgers began his career with Charles Machine Works… Keep Reading
Hall of Fame inaugural class announced
Pit & Quarry's inaugural class of Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a black-tie induction ceremony and dinner Sunday, March 17, at 7 p.m. CDT. The event follows the NSSGA Chairman's Reception at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio,… Keep Reading
