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Atlas Copco names Coetzer business development manager
Victor Coetzer has been named business development manager for Atlas Copco CMT USA’s Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Service division. Coetzer will be based in Commerce City, Colo. Coetzer has held various positions within Atlas Copco since joining the company… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco acquisition to expand underground product range
Atlas Copco is in the process of acquiring Switzerland-based Meyco from BASF Construction Chemicals Europe. When finalized, Atlas Copco will add mobile equipment for applying sprayed concrete in underground mining and tunneling operations to the product line. The acquisition will… Keep Reading
NSSGA paying tribute to Parker with safety and health award
Abel Parker, risk and regulatory affairs manager at Luck Companies, Richmond, Va., has been named NSSGA's 2012 James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year. The award recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to their company's and… Keep Reading
Mine safety and health conference debuts this spring
The inaugural Northeast Mine Safety and Health Conference is taking place April 1-3 at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College, Pa. The goal of the conference's executive committee, which is made up of 35 representatives from industry… Keep Reading
Lafarge sells six quarries, reportedly two to Vulcan
Lafarge North America Inc. has sold six Georgia quarries, four of which Bluegrass Materials is purchasing. There are unconfirmed reports that Vulcan Materials Co. is purchasing the other two. The six quarries were sold for a combined $160 million. According… Keep Reading
Vulcan makes series of moves to boost liquidity
Vulcan Materials Co. recently completed a set of transactions that generated $149 million, including the sales of reclaimed and excess land in California, one small quarry in Virginia and a percentage of future production at four South Carolina quarries. The… Keep Reading
Infrastructure investment necessary to avoid economic harm
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released a report that states that unless the United States invests an additional $1.57 billion per year in infrastructure between now and 2020, the nation will lose $3.1 trillion in gross national… Keep Reading
Mack launches overhaul program for legacy engines
Mack Trucks is now offering an engine overhaul program for its E7 engine owners. The program includes four packages – Basic, Plus, Premium and ReMack – that cover a range of parts and offer special extended warranties. The Basic overhaul… Keep Reading
Case equipment dealers under new ownership in West
Sonsray Machinery LLC is acquiring 11 Case Construction Equipment dealership branch office locations in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Sonsray Machinery will provide cmprehensive sales, as well as parts and service support for Case customers through branch offices in El… Keep Reading
