Telematics Standard Receives ISO Approval

The mixed-fleet telematics standard from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) has received approval from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, to be accepted as a global standard.

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Ryon Joins R.W. Sidley

Tim Ryon recently joined R.W. Sidley, Thompson, Ohio, as the aggregates and mining operations manager. He has always had a passion for mining, and combined with his past experience with Quikrete, he is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in expanding aggregate sales. He is originally from a small town outside of Scranton, Pa. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University…

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IEDA Announces New Sponsor Level

The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) announced that it has created a new “Sponsor Level” of affiliation, designed specifically for OEM dealers, auction companies and industry specific organizations. The purpose of this new sponsor level is to acknowledge support for the organization from those companies and businesses who are not recognized as “independent dealers” according to the organizational by-laws and therefore do…

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This Week’s Market Buzz

A state appeals court has affirmed a decision blocking a frac sand mine in western Wisconsin, according to a report on Wisconsin Public Radio. The Mississippi Land Connection and Timber Company LLC and Wisconsin Bluff Sands LLC filed an application for a permit for a mine in the town of Waumandee in 2013. The Buffalo County Board of Adjustment denied…

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U.S. Silica to Acquire Regional Frac Sand Producer

U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. announced an agreement to acquire a leading regional sand producer for approximately $210 million. The acquisition of the NBR Sand unit of the privately owned New Birmingham Inc. is expected to close in August 2016, subject to certain adjustments at closing. The transaction will be funded using a combination of cash on hand (57 percent) and…

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