Norlift JCB, a division of Spokane, Wash.-based Norlift Inc., is the newest member of JCB’s growing North American dealer network. The dealer will offer new, used and rental equipment as well as full product support and warranty service. “We believe that our new association with JCB uniquely positions us for additional success,” said Jay Jarvis, president of Norlift Inc. “We’ve been…
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Cat Rolls Out Electric Drive Loader, Next Gen Excavators
The new Cat 988K XE is the first wheel loader offered by Caterpillar with a high-efficiency electric drive system. This new large wheel loader joins the industry leader 988K and the recently launched 986K wheel loaders to provide customers with the most cost-effective loader for each application. Delivering high-production in all loading applications, the 988K XE is recommended for demanding…
Read MoreCemex’s Balcones Quarry Hosts Quarry Academy
Cemex USA hosted dozens of aggregates industry experts at its Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, to help highlight best practices to improve process efficiency as part of the annual Quarry Academy educational seminar presented by Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology and Dyno Nobel.
Read MoreCR Meyer Earns Top Safety Honor
CR Meyer of Oshkosh, Wis., earned the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin’s highest safety honor, Level III Safety ACE. The AGC of Wisconsin’s Safety ACE Program, which stands for Awareness, Compliance, and Education, is designed to recognize AGC members’ commitment to safety management.
Read MoreSuperior Sands’ Shearer Says Market Has Rebounded
After a disappointing 2015 and 2016, the frac sand industry in Wisconsin is moving forward at a record rate, according to the Dunn County News. That was the message delivered by Rick Shearer, president and CEO of Superior Sands, to members of the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission on Thursday, Nov. 9.
Read MoreSelect Sands’ Revenues Grow 148 Percent
Select Sands Corp. announced financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2017 Third Quarter 2017 financial highlights include:
Read MoreU.S. Silica’s Shinn: Market May Hit 100 Million Tons in 2018
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. announced net income of $41.3 million or $0.51per basic share, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2017 compared with a net loss of $11.3 million or $(0.17) per basic and diluted share for the third quarter of 2016.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
• At press time, WTI Crude Oil was sitting at $55.14, while Brent Crude was at $61.36. There are two forces at work in the oil markets today creating a tug of war, according to media sources. On the one hand you have U.S. shale producers on a quest to reach 10 million barrels a day in production amid falling…
Read MoreRockin’ at Tower Rock Stone
Nov. 15, 2017 – Caterpillar held a product demonstration at Tower Rock Stone in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., to show off the capabilities of its new 988K XE electric drive loader. Impressive debut for this large, workhorse loader that leverages more than 15 years of Cat electric drive experience and more than four years of stringent testing in a range of applications.…
Read MoreMSHA Issues Serious Accident Alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued the following Serious Accident Alert.
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