Kevin Yanik
Telsmith breaks ground on parts distribution center
Leaders from Astec Industries, Telsmith and the city of Mequon, Wis., broke ground Nov. 13 for construction of a 33,760-sq.-ft. facility. The facility will handle worldwide parts distribution for Telsmith products and be located next to the company's existing manufacturing… Keep Reading
Nonresidential construction index rises slightly
FMI's Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) is up less than one point from last quarter to 55.5. FMI panelists attribute the uptick in nonresidential construction to optimism over the national and local economies. Still, FMI's panelists are hesitant about the economic… Keep Reading
Green building outlook strong despite soft economy
The U.S. green building market continues to accelerate, according to McGraw-Hill Construction's 2013 green construction outlook report. Green building has grown from $10 billion in 2005 to $78 billion in 2011. In 2012, the total market for non-residential and residential… Keep Reading
Near double-digit growth in works for construction put in place
FMI is forecasting an 8 percent increase in total construction put in place for 2013, attributing the forecast to more robust growth in residential construction and a few strong markets in nonresidential and non-building construction. According to FMI, private markets… Keep Reading
MSHA files record number of temporary reinstatement requests
MSHA filed 39 requests with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission during fiscal year 2012 for temporary reinstatements on behalf of miners who submitted complaints of discrimination in the form of a suspension, layoff, discharge or other adverse… Keep Reading
Garlock now capable of producing belts up to 25 tons
Garlock Rubber Technologies (GRT) has nearly doubled the weight of individual, bulk-haulage conveyor belts it can produce for a wide range of industries, including mining and construction. "With the recent acquisition of a larger crane, we now have the capability… Keep Reading
New facility expected to improve screen manufacturer’s productivity
Smico and Symons Screens, now based near Oklahoma City, recently moved into a new office and manufacturing facility that is expected to improve manufacturing efficiency, shorten lead times, improve test lab capabilities and parts delivery and make room for company… Keep Reading
Longtime Eriez employee dies unexpectedly
Dan Norrgran, manager of minerals and materials processing and heavy industries at Eriez, died Oct. 16. He was 59. Norrgran was employed at Eriez for 27 years. In his most recent position, he traveled extensively worldwide to expand the company's… Keep Reading
Aggregates marketing firm officially changes name
The Barlow Marketing Group (BMG), the Midwest firm focused on sales development, marketing and research for aggregates and other industries, has changed its name to Barlow Strategic Sales & Marketing. The firm decided to change its name to more accurately… Keep Reading
