Metso continues to strengthen its North American distributor network with the recent addition of Seattle-based PacWest Machinery. The dealer will offer Metso’s crushing and screening products to all customer segments (Quarry, Contractor and Recycle) in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and northeastern Oregon. In addition, PacWest Machinery will offer Metso’s crushing and screening products to Contractor and Recycle customers in western…
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CST Industries Offers TecTank FP for Dry Bulk Storage
Building on a more than 100-year legacy as one of the world’s leading bolted steel tank, silo and aluminum dome manufacturers, CST Industries expanded its product portfolio with TecTank FP, a jackable flat-panel bolted tank for the dry bulk marketplace. TecTank FP was designed based on the heritage of designs from Peabody TecTank, Columbian Steel Tank and Columbian TecTank. With…
Read MoreAcosta Confirmed as Secretary of Labor
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Alexander Acosta to be the next Secretary of Labor. Democratic senators Catherine Cortez-Masto (Nev.), Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.), Angus King (Maine), Joe Manchin (W.Va.), Claire McCaskill (Mo.), Bob Menendez (N.J.), Bill Nelson (Fla.), Jon Tester (Mont.) and Mark Warner (Va.) joined with all Republicans to confirm Acosta by a vote of 60-38.
Read MoreFour More States Set to Increase Gas Taxes
Legislators in four states – Tennessee, Montana, California and Indiana – have voted to increase their state gas tax to support new transportation improvements. The respective governors of each state are expected to sign the measures. This brings the total number of states that have increased fuel taxes since 2013 to 21.
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