Kevin Yanik
Tar Heel Machinery named dealer for Sany America
Sany America has named Tar Heel Machinery its excavator dealer in North Carolina. Penn McMichael and Scott Woody founded Tar Heel Machinery in 2005. The dealer has locations in Charlotte, Raleigh and Reidsville, N.C., renting and servicing heavy equipment such… Keep Reading
State of the Union takeaways
A comprehensive, well-funded, multi-year federal surface transportation program that gives aggregate producers the confidence to make long-term investments continues to elude the industry. But President Obama introduced an alternative surface transportation solution Tuesday night during his State of the Union… Keep Reading
Terex MPS facility unaffected by Roadbuilding sale
The recent announcement of certain Terex Roadbuilding product lines being sold to Fayat, and changes in the Roadbuilding line manufactured in Oklahoma City will not affect the Terex Minerals Processing Systems (MPS) products built there. The Oklahoma City plant remains… Keep Reading
Vulcan’s profitability increases despite fewer shipments
Vulcan Materials Co. released its fourth-quarter statement Thursday, highlighting fourth-quarter earnings of $90 million before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), as well as a gross profit increase of $5 million. Including gains on the sale of real estate and… Keep Reading
Brennan Industries expands capabilities in Canada
Hydraulic fittings and adapters supplier Brennan Industries Inc. has moved into a new distribution facility in Mississauga, Ontario. "By moving to a more efficient facility, Brennan will be able to streamline the distribution process and serve its customers in Canada… Keep Reading
FMI’s latest index another good sign for nonresidential construction
FMI's nonresidential construction index climbed 2.6 points in the first quarter this year to reach the 58.1 mark. The 4.5 percent increase is the result of bright spots in the economy, including a positive outlook on hiring. According to FMI,… Keep Reading
Terex Washing Systems launches automation and control initiative
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) has developed a new service, the Plant Automation & Controls Service (PACS), to help its customers improve plant efficiency by using control systems for the range of Terex washing and water management equipment. The service starts… Keep Reading
Heritage aggregates volume up at Martin Marietta
Martin Marietta Materials released its fourth-quarter results Tuesday, noting growth in heritage aggregates and an increase in average selling price. "Heritage volume growth in the fourth quarter was achieved in each of our reportable groups, leading to an overall increase… Keep Reading
Holcim, Aggregate Industries name new president and CEO
Holcim U.S. Inc. has named Filiberto Ruiz as the company's president and CEO. Ruiz will also serve aggregate industries U.S. in the same positions. Additionally, Bernard Terver, who is currently a member of the Holcim Ltd. executive committee and a former… Keep Reading
