A rock quarry in Bradford, R.I., Copar Quarries, has agreed to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it violated federal clean air standards.
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Cat Introduces Second Vocational Truck
The Cat CT681 vocational truck is a Class 8 set-forward-axle model with a spacious and ergonomic cab, industrial styling, and a vocational-specific engine and transmission. Like the Cat CT660, the first model in the Cat vocational truck line, it’s backed by bumper-to-bumper service at more than 400 Cat dealer locations with more than 2,300 service bays in North America. Extensive testing of…
Read MoreMDU Resources Names New Treasurer
MDU Resources Group Inc. named Jason L. Vollmer to the position of treasurer and director of cash and risk management, effective Nov. 29, to replace Douglass A. Mahowald, who will retire after nearly 33 years with the company.
Read MoreMSHA Releases 2015 Regulatory Agenda
The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) released its fall regulatory agenda Nov. 24. The agency states that it is on track in conducting the rulemaking on reform of civil penalties; comments are due Jan. 9, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.
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