The World’s Largest Mining Show Had Something for Everyone, Aggregates Producers Included. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreDay: November 15, 2016
Tech Experience Lets You Step in to the Future
When you go to next year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 show, be sure to visit the new Tech Experience exhibit to see the future of the construction industry, and uncover how your business can become more profitable and more efficient. Emerging technologies include: Cloud-based systems. Artificial intelligence. New materials that can be used to enhance the nation’s infrastructure. New safety and productivity…
Read MoreMack Introduces Mobile App to Increase Uptime Efficiency
Mack Trucks announced a new Mack ASIST mobile app that allows customers to manage service and unplanned events from wherever they may be located. Mack ASIST is a cloud-based service relationship management tool that keeps fleet customers, dealers and service providers, Mack field staff and Mack Uptime Center agents connected during service and repair events.
Read MoreBKT Launches Mobile Website
BKT launched m.bkt-tires.com, a mobile website offering improved content research and browsing. The content is presented in an optimal layout for smartphones and tablets and enhances the users’ browsing experience making it even more captivating and intuitive, according to the company.
Read MoreMining Deaths Drop to Historic Lows
According to the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), mining deaths dropped to historic lows in FY 2016. From Oct. 1, 2015, to Sept. 30, 2016, 24 deaths – a record low – occurred at the more than 13,000 mines nationwide, the lowest total since 34 in FY 2013. By contrast, in FY 2015, there were 38 mining deaths.
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – NOVEMBER 2016
TOP NEWS Eagle Flies High Eagle Materials Inc. reported Concrete and Aggregates division revenues for the second quarter of $38.8 million, an increase of 7 percent. Second quarter operating earnings were $4.8 million, a 25 percent improvement from the same quarter a year ago, reflecting improved aggregates sales volumes and improved concrete and aggregates sales prices. Polaris Turns Up the…
Read MoreJCB Expands North American Dealer Network with AgPro
Hettinger, N.D.-based AgPro Equipment Services, Inc. recently joined JCB’s North American dealer network as AgPro JCB. The dealership now offers JCB’s award-winning agricultural equipment, including unique high-speed Fastracs, industry-leading telehandlers, and innovative skid steers and compact track loaders that feature side-entry doors and a patented, single-arm PowerBoom. In addition to a full line of diverse agricultural equipment, AgPro Equipment features…
Read MoreHousing Recovery Continues at Modest Pace
Markets in 162 of the approximately 340 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the third quarter of 2016, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI). This represents a year-over-year net gain of 73 markets.
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