Caterpillar Inc. was named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), recognizing Caterpillar as a sustainability leader in the Industrial Engineering sector. This marks the 16th time Caterpillar has been included in the DJSI list. The annual DJSI process involves a thorough analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance factors, assessing issues such as innovation management, supply chain…
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Terex Trucks Appoints Three Regional Managers
Manuel Nemer Terex Trucks appointed three new regional managers; Manuel Nemer, Paul Culliford and Joe Sottosanti. They will be responsible for improving customer satisfaction, vehicle off-road awareness and parts marketing and engagement. “We see ourselves as the specialist in off-road truck solutions and that means continuing to invest in resources that ensure we’re in a position to give the best possible…
Read MoreFred Weber, Rogers Group, Hawbaker, Make Acquisitions
Fred Weber Inc. Maryland Heights, Mo., has acquired the asphalt business of Pace Construction in the St. Louis area, nearly doubling the asphalt portion of Fred Weber’s business and growing the company’s revenues significantly.
Read MoreCar Appointed Essroc Italcementi North American President
The Italcementi Group has appointed Alex Car as president and CEO of its Essroc North American operations. He succeeds Francesco Carantani who will be assuming new duties within the Italcementi Group.
Read MoreMike DeCola
Mike DeCola, CEO of HBM Holdings, is the recipient of the University of Virginia’s (UVA) 2015 Raven Award, the highest honor the Raven Society can bestow on an individual. The award recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals in their chosen field and community. In addition, alumni recipients must have contributed exceptional service to the University. DeCola’s contributions to the success of…
Read MoreAggregates Industries Hosts Barge Ride on Mississippi
The Aggregate Industries US (AIUS) team based in Eagan, Minn., recently hosted 180 guests for its annual Neighborhood Barge Ride on the Mississippi River. Guests enjoyed calm waters and beautiful scenery from the deck of the Calvin J. Stewart Towboat and barge, which transports aggregates on the river every day, according to the company.
Read MoreCarmeuse Operation Participates in Adopt-A-Highway
Anyone traveling along Highway M-134 in Cedarville, Mich., might notice that stretch of highway is particularly pristine and beautiful. That’s because a team of volunteers from Carmeuse’s Cedarville operation and Local USW 182 recently teamed up for their annual Adopt-A-Highway pick-up week.
Read MoreRemembering 9/11
Sept. 11, 2015 – Bells are tolling and tears are flowing as the nation marks a dark day in sorrowful yet hopeful ceremonies. Fourteen years ago, terrorists hijacked four passenger planes and rammed two into New York City’s World Trade Center and a third one into the Pentagon outside Washington. A fourth jetliner crash-landed on an empty field in Pennsylvania. Read…
Read MoreMaurer Engineering Develops Shale Stimulation Technique
Maurer Engineering Inc. has developed a shale stimulation technique that consists of drilling drain holes across hydraulic fractures to improve production in depleted shale wells.
Read MoreTwin Eagle Breaks Ground for New Terminal
Twin Eagle Sand Logistics has broken ground on the Permian Rail Park. The Permian Rail Park is located on the Union Pacific Railway approximately eight miles west of the city of Big Spring, Texas. The 530-acre rail park is Twin Eagle’s fifth terminal development and is centrally located to serve the Eastern side of the Permian Basin.
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