Fuchs expands its North American distribution network with the appointment of Thoesen Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. as an authorized distributor of Fuchs material handlers in northern Illinois, including the greater Chicago market area. Headquartered in Lynwood, Ill., the service-focused Thoesen Tractor has sales and service team members blanketing the territory to offer unsurpassed sales, rental, parts and service support…
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Terramac Expands Territory with Groff Tractor
Terramac, a leading manufacturer of innovative rubber track crawler carriers, announced an expansion in its market presence through authorized dealer Groff Tractor’s New Jersey operations. Groff Tractor offers Terramac’s RT9, RT14 and RT14R crawler carriers to serve a wide range of industries including general construction, utility, waterworks and environmental restoration. “There’s a lot of opportunity for the Terramac product line…
Read MoreIrving Materials Takes Part in Road Awareness Event
The Irving Materials Group of Companies (IMI) took part in the Road Construction Awareness Ride in Indianapolis. The ride was organized by Indianapolis-based Rieth-Riely construction to raise awareness of workers in cone zones.
Read MoreThe Most Famous Abandoned Quarry in America
By Mark S. Kuhar What is the most famous abandoned quarry in the United States? You could argue it is the Bellwood Quarry in northwest Atlanta, a former Vulcan Materials site.
Read MoreMine Act Clear on Commission’s Role in Settlements
By Ellen Smith In a unanimous decision on Aug. 25, 2016, the Review Commission held that it has the exclusive authority to oversee settlements of contested penalty cases, based on the “very clear” language of Sect. 110(k) of the Mine Act.
Read MoreJust Say Yes
We Get So Much ‘No!’ In Our Daily Lives, Your Crews Might Just Appreciate A Different Perspective. By Randy K. Logsdon
Read MoreEagle Materials Acquires Ohio Cement Plant, Other Assets
Eagle Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., to purchase Cemex’s Fairborn, Ohio, cement plant, as well as related assets, which include a distribution terminal in Columbus, Ohio, and a cement bagging operation. The cement plant has the capacity to grind nearly one million tons of clinker annually.
Read MoreMINExpo Preview: Telsmith
Telsmith is creating a unique guest experience at MINExpo 2016 by utilizing wristband technology normally used by fans attending professional sports and auto racing events. MINExpo guests who enter Telsmith Booth 1548 will be provided with a keepsake silicone wristband that will allow them to interact within the display and participate in unique activities, such as a digital photo opportunity…
Read MoreJuly Construction Starts Slip 2 Percent
Overall Starts and Highway Construction Down; Nonresidential and Residential Starts Up. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreARTBA Challenges FHWA Greenhouse Gas Proposal
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) challenged the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) proposal to measure greenhouse gas emissions from new transportation projects.
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