A new Bend & Band facility constructed by L.S.W. Wear Parts Ltd. is set to open in 2020. Metso’s North American aggregates distributor community announced the addition of L.S.W. Wear Parts Ltd. of Eastern Canada. A second-generation, family-owned and operated business, the company has grown over the years to be a major supplier of aftermarket parts to the mining, construction, forestry, and…
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Superior Partners With AMPCO
Superior Industries Inc. announced a new partnership with AMPCO Minerals. This investment furthers Superior’s goal to improve responsiveness, reliability and quality of its North American supply chain. “It’s an investment in a team whose core members each have more than 30 years of experience developing crushing and screening technology for international markets,” said Jarrod Felton, president of Superior Industries. “These are…
Read MoreConstruction Spending Up Slightly; Highways Also Rise
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that construction spending during November 2019 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,324.1 billion, 0.6% (±1.0%) above the revised October estimate of $1,316.8 billion. The November figure is 4.1% (±1.5%) above the November 2018 estimate of $1,271.4 billion.
Read MoreBattery Operated Barriers Offers Solar Security Gates
Battery Operated Barriers offers safety gates – also called Battery Operated Barriers – that can be easily deployed anywhere, instantly, for short- and long-term use for security, traffic control, site and road closure, parking and numerous day to day operations to protect your most valuable asset, your employees. The gates work 24/7 in any environment and are currently being used…
Read MoreFecon Expands Distribution in Indiana, Kentucky
Fecon announced the appointment of Louisville, Ky.-based Brandeis Machinery & Supply as its dealer for Indiana and western Kentucky. A subsidiary of Bramco Inc., Brandeis is part of one of the largest construction and mining distribution networks in the U.S. In addition to Fecon, Brandeis offers a full range of new and used heavy equipment, rentals, parts, service and rebuilds. It serves a…
Read MoreGlobal Mining Community Heads to Las Vegas in September
Jan. 2, 2020 – In the world of mining, it’s never been more important to stay competitive. As digital capabilities open doors to new possibilities, companies are embracing advanced technologies to reduce downtime, increase efficiency and improve safety. Now is the time to discover new solutions to current operational issues, invest in innovation and embrace new technology – and there’s no…
Read MoreNAPA Notes Opportunities in FY2020 Appropriations Bills
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Chairman John Harper, senior vice president of Construction Partners Inc. in Dothan, Ala., released the following statement after final passage of Congress’s Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations bills:
Read MoreTop Manufacturer News for 2019
As 2020 kicks off, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) took a look back at some of the most notable manufacturer news headlines from the past 12 months. Deere Appoints New CEO – In August, Deere & Co. announced John May would lead the tractor-making giant through a difficult agricultural environment, with outgoing Chief Executive Officer Samuel Allen to stay in his…
Read MoreUS Aggregates Closes Plant
US Aggregates will close it Perkinsville, Ind., plant. The company stated:
Read MoreMetso Announces Executive Appointments
Giuseppe Campanelli Giuseppe Campanelli has been appointed president, Minerals Services business area and a member of Metso’s executive team effective Jan. 2. Previously he has been a member of the Minerals Services business area management team heading Professional Services. Kalle Sipilä has been appointed president, Pumps business area and a member of Metso’s executive team also effective Jan. 2. Previously he has been operationally…
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