PPI offers a new and cost-effective solution for your impact and loading zone requirements with the addition of our medium duty impact bed. PPI has developed an impact bed that is an ideal combination of impact absorption and belt support that promotes a tight seal against your skirting system. A modular design, available in 2-, 4- and 5-ft. lengths with…
Read MoreMonth: July 2014
Obama Launches Build America Investment Initiative
President Obama, speaking at the Port of Wilmington in front of the I-495 Bridge in Delaware, announced a new executive action to create the Build America Investment Initiative, a government-wide initiative to increase infrastructure investment and economic growth.
Read MoreTerex and Kemper Expand Partnership
Terex announced that Kemper Equipment Inc. has been named its dealer in the states of Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania for the Terex Cedarapids and Terex Canica crushing and screening equipment lines of Terex Mineral Processing Systems (MPS). Already the dealer for Terex Simplicity inclined screens and feeders, Kemper Equipment will now also offer stationary, wheeled and modular jaw…
Read MoreCongressional Action Needed for Proper Water Safeguards
Rep. Steve Southerland (R-Fla.) has introduced Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (H.R. 5078). This bipartisan legislation establishes safeguards that preserve important federal-state partnerships in protecting our nation’s waterways.
Read MorePatching the Pothole
July 16, 2014 – This is akin to patching potholes rather than replacing a section of highway. The U.S. House of Representatives voted 365 to 55 on July 15 to transfer from the General Fund $10.8 billion into the Highway Trust Fund, extending current highway and transit policy and funding through May 31, 2015. The 10-month patch would be paid for…
Read MoreFever Runs High on Highway Trust Fund Issues
With the Highway Trust Fund scheduled to run out in less than two months, tempers flared over inaction on the issue. President Obama, giving a speech in Virginia, threatened to act independently, while literally every association with skin in the game signed a letter to Congress.
Read MoreHill Named President, CEO of Vulcan Materials
Vulcan Materials Co. named J. Thomas Hill president and chief executive officer and elected him to the board of directors. Hill, the company’s former executive vice president and chief operating officer, succeeds Donald James, who will assume the role of executive chairman.
Read MoreMellott Promotes Blake
Mellott Company has named Rich Blake as its chief executive officer. Blake assumes the title of CEO in addition to his role as company president. The previous CEO, Paul C. Mellott Jr., will continue to serve as chairman of the board of Mellott Company. Blake joined Mellott Company in September 2008 and has many years of global experience in the…
Read MoreGuarding Violations Not ‘Flagrant’ Violations Under Mine Act
By Ellen Smith A limestone operator’s guarding violations did not constitute a “reckless disregard” or flagrant violations of mine safety standards, and MSHA’s total proposed fines of $547,100 for six violations of §56.14107(a), and one violation of §56.14112(b), were reduced to a total of $44,000 by Review Commission Judge David Simonton.
Read MorePrinciple Number Four: Accidents Are A Matter Of (Bad) Luck
By Randy K. Logsdon This is the fourth in a series of six columns exploring traditional principles of safety. Previous parts were entitled: “Safety First,” “Safety is Just Common Sense, ” and “Compliance = Safety.” – Ed.
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