Kevin Yanik
NSSGA names 2013 award winners
The Stars of Excellence and Gold Awards in various categories will be presented at NSSGA’s 2013 Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, at the Grand Hyatt on Monday, March 18. NSSGA Two Stars of Excellence recipient winners for 2013 are… Keep Reading
NSSGA tabs San Antonio Spurs GM as keynote speaker
R.C. Buford, general manager of the San Antonio Spurs, will deliver the keynote address March 20 at NSSGA's Annual Convention in San Antonio. The address will be given in Ballroom C 3 at the Gonzalez Convention Center. Buford will discuss… Keep Reading
Vulcan quarry sold in Wisconsin
The Birmingham Business Journal reports that Vulcan Materials Co. has sold its quarry in Oshkosh, Wis., which closed last month. P&Q North Kosh LLC purchased the quarry. Michaels Materials will operate the facility. Keep Reading
King launches used dredge company in Tennessee
A new company that buys, refurbishes and sells dredges recently launched in Nashville, Tenn. Don King, who has built a 50-plus-year career around dredges, established Dredge Central LLC. James Morris, who's worked with King for more than 35 years, will… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index at highest mark in two-plus years
The Dodge Momentum Index rose for the second straight month in January, climbing 2.7 percent to 97.6 and providing some optimism for the nonresidential building segment. The index is a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects… Keep Reading
Thompson Pump names dealer in three Midwestern states
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co. Inc. has appointed KM Specialty Pumps & Systems as regional sales, rental and service representatives for Thompson Pump products in parts of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. KM Specialty is headquartered in Chandler, Ind. Keep Reading
Sany getting involved in NASCAR
Sany America is partnering with Tommy Baldwin Racing to serve as the primary sponsor of driver Dave Blaney’s No. 7 Chevrolet SS for 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events, and as the associate partner for 22 races. The No. 7… Keep Reading
Mining deaths in 2012 second lowest on record
Preliminary data released Jan. 31 from MSHA indicates that mining fatality rates reached an all-time low for the second straight year in 2012. Fatality rates are calculated based on the number of mining deaths per 200,000 hours worked. Thirty-six miners,… Keep Reading
NSSGA chairman’s event, Hall of Fame ceremony are March 17
NSSGA is hosting its 2013 Chairman's Welcome Reception on March 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. in San Antonio. The event, for which Pit & Quarry is the sponsor, will take place at the Grand Hyatt. It precedes the inaugural Pit… Keep Reading
