The U.S. Senate approved a reauthorization of the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) by a vote of 99-1,sending the two-year bill to the president’s desk.
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North Dakota Faces $2.5 Billion Transportation Shortfall
While increased transportation investment in North Dakota, largely as a result of the state’s energy boom, has allowed numerous projects to proceed, additional investment is still needed to improve road and bridge conditions, enhance safety and accommodate projected growth, according to a new report from TRIP, a national nonprofit transportation research group based in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreGrowth Predicted for Construction, Mining Equipment Investment
After solid growth in 2017, investment in equipment and software should remain strong in 2018 and is projected to expand 7.9 percent (up from 7.0 percent in the third-quarter Economic Outlook published in July) according to the fourth-quarter update to the 2018 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.
Read MoreLippmann-Milwaukee Makes Three Key Appointments
Bob Meyers Lippmann-Milwaukee announced three key appointments for the company in the wake of the recent acquisition by McCloskey International. Kevin Kiesgen has been re-appointed to the role as vice president of sales at the company, after a successful tenure of serving Lippmann customers across applications and industries. “Kevin has been with Lippmann for nine years and is a…
Read MoreMetso Adds Stowers Machinery to Distributor Network
Metso recently announced Stowers Machinery Corp. as its newest dealer. Stowers will offer Metso’s mobile and stationary crushing and screening products to eastern Tennessee contractors in the construction, recycling and demolition markets. “Metso is pleased to partner with a distributor that shares the same customer-centric values and philosophy,” said Ben Hansbury, vice president, distribution sales at Metso. “Stowers’ commitment to growth…
Read MoreMetso Launches a More Efficient Lokotrack LT200HP
The Metso Lokotrack LT200HP mobile cone crushing plant is designed for secondary and tertiary crushing operations such as producing aggregates for railway ballast, road construction, asphalt, and concrete fractions. Thanks to its direct v-belt drive from the gearbox, the renewed solution delivers fuel consumption savings of at least 15 percent compared to hydraulic-driven cone crushers. Furthermore, the LT200HP complies with…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Drops in September
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 2.6 percent in September to 159.5 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 163.7. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Limestone Trade Up Nearly 4 Percent in September
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.6 million tons in September, an increase of 3.7 percent compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Limestone cargos also bettered the month’s five-year average by 8 percent.
Read MoreAggregates Operations Honored With Sentinels of Safety Award
The National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), honored outstanding achievements in mine safety, environmental stewardship and technology. The awards ceremonies took place on Sept. 27, in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreSuperior Industries Hires John Rodriguez
Superior Industries Inc. has appointed an accomplished industry veteran to a brand new leadership position in the company. John Rodriguez, who recently came to the manufacturer after a long career with Weir/Trio, is Superior’s first director of products and applications. “Anyone who talks with ‘J-Rod’ feels his genuine excitement for innovative products and senses the depth of his understanding for…
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