According to Wisconsin Public Radio, a dispute over a frac sand mining permit in Trempealeau County is heading to the state Supreme Court next month and the implications of the case could change how local governments issue permits.
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Kespry Names New CEO
Kespry announced that George Mathew has been appointed as the company’s new chief executive officer and chairman. He was most recently president and chief operating officer of self-service analytics software provider Alteryx. With 20 years of experience at growth-oriented technology startups as well as category leading software providers such as salesforce.com and SAP, Mathew has held a wide range of…
Read MoreFrac Sand Projects Proposed in Wisconsin
According to a report on WIZM news, Lacrosse, Wis., wetlands are at the core of the debate over a couple of proposed frac sand mining facilities in Jackson and Monroe counties. Meteor Timber has two frac-sand mining projects in that area and says they’re valued at $65 million and would create 100 jobs.
Read MoreSelect Sands Names New President and CEO
Select Sands Corp. announced that Zigurds “Zig” Vitols, the company’s current chief operating officer, has been appointed president and CEO. Vitols will be replacing Rasool Mohammad, who will be taking on a new role as chief operating officer of Select Sands and president of American Select Corp., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Select Sands.
Read MoreEPA Earmarks $1 Billion for Water Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $1 billion in credit assistance for water infrastructure projects under the new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program.
Read MoreMSHA Serious Accident Alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued the following Metal/Nonmetal Serious Accident Alert.
Read MoreHousing Will Continue to Climb Higher in 2017
Fueled by a growing economy, solid employment gains and rising household formations, single-family production will continue on a gradual, upward trajectory in 2017, according to economists speaking at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.
Read MoreTerramac Appoints New Authorized Dealer
Terramac, a leading manufacturer of innovative rubber track crawler carriers, expanded its representation in the North American market to include Tri-State Truck & Equipment as part of its dealer network. Tri-State will represent the Terramac product line in Montana and Wyoming. “Tri-State Truck & Equipment is a high-caliber dealership with a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service,” said Matt Slater, director…
Read MoreASTM Aggregates Committee Honors Graves
Robin E. Graves, corporate manager of technical services with Vulcan Materials Co. in Birmingham, Ala., received the Katharine and Bryant Mather Award from ASTM International Committee on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates (C09).
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg Spotlight: Terex MPS
Terex MPS will re-launch the Simplicity brand at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017. “Simplicity, A Terex Brand,” will operate under the Terex MPS umbrella. Terex MPS believes there is considerable benefit to be gained by relaunching the Simplicity brand as part of the evolution of their business organization. Simplicity has a strong legacy brand name and this move will strengthen the market position…
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