A tax extenders package accompanying the $1.15 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 Congress passed ahead of the holiday break has two major provisions benefitting aggregates producers and their contractor customers: an extension of the 50 percent bonus depreciation for capital equipment purchased in 2015–2017, phasing to 40 percent and 30 percent in 2018 and 2019; and, permanent extension of…
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MSHA Impact Inspections Target Quarries
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 189 citations and six orders during special impact inspections at 17 coal mines, and six metal and nonmetal mines in November. Most of the coal mine inspections focused on compliance with respirable dust standards.
Read MoreNSSGA’s Top Reasons to Attend AGG1
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Convention and AGG1 Academy & Expo will be held in Nashville in March 2016, and NSSGA is so excited to be in the “Music City” that the association wanted to highlight the top 10 reasons to attend the event. Click Here to register for the aggregates industry’s leading exposition and education resource.
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Passage of the Fast Act In a major victory for the aggregates industry, both chambers of Congress voted to approve The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation, or FAST Act. The $305-billion, five-year bill was signed into law by President Obama.
Read MoreSandvik Scalper Features Compact Design
Sandvik Construction expanded its range of scalpers with the launch of the new QE241 heavy-duty scalper. Compact in design and easy to transport, producers will benefit from the same outstanding, user-friendly features as Sandvik’s Premium range of scalpers, yet in a smaller scale version, the company said. Sandvik said it is the ideal solution for smaller users where performance, versatility,…
Read MoreKPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens Promotes Earl
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens promoted Ron Earl to vice president of sales and marketing. In his new position, Earl will be responsible for leading the KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens sales and marketing departments to achieve their growth objectives for both equipment and parts sales. “We are very pleased to promote Ron Earl to vice president of sales and marketing…
Read MoreWho Voted Against FAST Act?
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, during its recent webinar explaining the impact of the FAST Act, noted which House and Senate members voted against the bill. Pam Whitted, senior vice president legislative and regulatory affairs, noted that this was not a republican or democratic bill, it was for all of America, and she reiterated that the industry still has…
Read MoreMellott Co. and Kirby-Smith Enter Distribution Partnership
Mellott Co. and Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. have entered into a long-term business agreement, in which Kirby-Smith, an equipment distributor based in Oklahoma City, will be the exclusive authorized dealer for the Mellott Co. brand of crusher replacement parts and wear liners. The Kirby-Smith distribution territory covers all ten of their locations in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. Mellott believes that Kirby-Smith’s resources and…
Read MoreIMT Introduces New Distributor in Central and Western Oklahoma
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corp. company, announced the addition of Industrial Truck Equipment (ITE) to its distributor network. Located in Oklahoma City, ITE serves IMT customers in central and western Oklahoma. ITE now offers IMT SiteStar lube trucks and skids, IMT Dominator mechanics trucks, telescopic cranes, air compressors and articulating cranes. The dealer also provides IMT parts and service,…
Read MoreJCB Dealer Talks Highway Funding, Legislation with Congressman
Representatives of JCB dealer Stephenson Equipment met with U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) to discuss topics related to highway infrastructure and funding sources. Stephenson Equipment sells, rents and services highway building and road maintenance equipment, including JCB wheel loaders, excavators, backhoes and skid steer loaders. The company employs 140 individuals at its six locations throughout Pennsylvania and New York. Congressman Barletta, who has visited…
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