Jan. 6, 2022 – There were certainly a lot of blockbuster stories in 2021. None bigger than passage of the new infrastructure bill. But interestingly, that was not the most read story on Rock Products’ website. Here is a list of the stories that made the biggest impact on our readers. You will note mergers and acquisitions get people’s attention. Well, buckle up,…
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LiuGong North America Announces Promotions
LiuGong North America promoted Chris Saucedo to senior vice president, strategy and customer solutions. Saucedo will lead LiuGong North America’s go-to-market strategy and will focus on products, promotions, and product support in the rental, quarry and aggregates, forestry, industrial and agricultural segments.
Read MoreHyundai Heavy Industries Group to Establish Big Data Platform
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group will build a big data platform for the group’s core businesses, including shipbuilding and offshore engineering, in partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc., a big data analytics company. The two parties also decided to consider establishing a joint venture to promote the big data platform business in the mid- to long-term. HHI Group announced that it…
Read MoreHolcim, Magment Develop Concrete Solutions to Recharge Electric Vehicles
Holcim is partnering with the German startup Magment to improve its magnetizable concrete technology for road surfaces enabling electric vehicles to recharge wirelessly while in motion. Known as “inductive charging,” this breakthrough concrete-based solution reduces the need for charging stations, while saving time.
Read MoreCarmeuse Americas Acquires Schlegel Sand and Gravel
Carmeuse Americas has acquired 100% of the equity of Schlegel Sand and Gravel from Mark and Matt Schlegel. Schlegel Sand and Gravel, located in Lansing, Mich., services the Michigan construction market.
Read MoreEpiroc, Allied PBS Enter New Dealer Partnership
Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, announced a new partnership with Allied Pedestal Boom Systems (PBS) to provide sales and service to customers.
Read MoreMissouri Producers Honored for Safety at Convention
The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) held its annual convention Dec. 1-3 at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Mo. The event featured 341 attendees, 37 booths, and 9 hospitality rooms.
Read MoreSandvik Selects Diesel Machinery as Mobile Equipment Distributor
Sandvik appointed Diesel Machinery Inc. as its authorized distributor for its range of mobile crushing and screening equipment in South Dakota. The dealer will be responsible for equipment sales and full aftermarket support through the provision of spare parts and local customer service.
Read MoreLandrieu Asks Governors to Appoint State Infrastructure Leaders
Mitch Landrieu, the federal government’s senior adviser responsible for coordinating implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, sent letters to all the nation’s governors urging them to appoint their own infrastructure implementation coordinators to smooth the rollout of the $1.2 trillion law.
Read MoreGraco Launches Air-Powered Grease Transfer and Injection Pump
Graco Inc. launched its Dyna-Star Air-Powered grease transfer and injection pump. Created for the energy and mining industries, this pump offers higher flow rates against higher pressures than any other Dyna-Star pump.
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