Masaba Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of bulk material handling solutions, announced the addition of Kansas City, Kan.-based RoadBuilders Machinery to its distributor network. The dealer will represent all Masaba product lines.
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B2W Award-Winners Include Aggregates Producers
B2W Software, a leading provider of heavy construction management software, presented its 2021 Innovation Awards at the company’s 20th annual User Conference – held online March 2-4 – to a diverse group of contractors excelling with its ONE Platform.
Read MoreMetso Outotec Introduces Planet Positive
Sustainability is one of Metso Outotec’s strategic priorities. The company is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Read MoreAthabasca Secures Strategic Contracts
Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced that AMI RockChain Inc. including its subsidiary TerraShift Engineering Ltd. recently secured the following strategic contracts as follows:
Read MoreGraniterock Quarry Takes Lead on Greener Community, Infrastructure
Graniterock is turning to the sun to help power its 121-year old A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas, becoming one of the first California mines to make a major investment in renewable energy.
Read MoreMSHA Reports Fifth Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Feb. 25, a 26-year-old plant operator at Sierra Ready Mix Quarry Site, Clark County, Nev., died after entering a cyclone discharge box. The local fire department recovered the victim lodged in an 18-in. wide discharge pipe that was full of water.
Read MoreABB Urges Greater Adoption of High-Efficiency Motors
In a new whitepaper, ABB reveals potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives. ABB calls on governments and industry to accelerate adoption of the technology to help combat climate change.
Read MorePRINOTH, McNeilus Collaborate on Off-Road Concrete Mixer
PRINOTH and McNeilus introduced a unique tracked concrete mixer destined for the off-road construction market. Originating from an increased demand for off-road placement of concrete, Multi Machine Inc. of New Jersey, the PRINOTH dealer for the Northeast, decided to add to their national rental fleet a concrete mixer to allow contractors access in hard-to-reach locations and provide exciting new opportunities…
Read MoreMSHA Reports First Fatality of 2021
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Jan. 16, a miner was fatally injured while using a tool to remove a down-the-hole hammer. The drill motor turned unexpectedly, pinning the driller’s leg between the tool and the drill mast. The accident took place at Red Dog Operations, Northeast Arctic, Alaska.
Read MoreGranite Earns Three CalCIMA Safety Awards
Granite received three California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) 2020 Excellence in Safety Awards. The annual awards recognize mines, plants and individuals for their exemplary contributions to safety leadership, innovation, and communication, and how well they extend safety beyond their workplace setting. Winners are selected by a judging panel of committee members.
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