On Aug. 11, Trimble invited media representatives for its “media play days” at the company’s headquarters in Westminster, Colo. With the striking Colorado Rockies in the background, local and trade-publication journalists were given an opportunity to view and personally experience Trimble’s technologies with demonstrations and hands-on exploration opportunities. The event was attended by Rock Products Publisher Peter Johnson and Marketing Director David…
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Volvo CE Opens New Technical Training Center
Volvo Construction Equipment officially opened its new technical training center in Shippensburg, Pa. The $7.3 million facility will be a training hub of expertise and innovation for Volvo CE dealer service technicians on diesel and electric heavy equipment, machine control technology, connectivity and productivity services, and more. Rock Products and North American Mining (NAM) were represented at the event by NAM Editor Donna Schmidt. The…
Read MoreMissouri S&T Hosts National Discussion on Critical Minerals Crisis
For more than 150 years, Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) has been a leader in the field of mineral recovery, and that continued to be the case last week when the university hosted the third annual Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals national workshop. The workshop, which was held Aug. 9-10 and funded by the National Science Foundation, brought…
Read MoreProStack Unveils New Ranger 6-27H Tracked Conveyor
ProStack, a provider of innovative material handling solutions, introduced the new Ranger 6-27H tracked conveyor. This latest addition to the Ranger product line has been engineered to handle multiple applications including stockpiling directly from crushers and screeners as well as loading and unloading barges.
Read MoreSuperior Industries Enters Into Agreement to Acquire CEMCO
Superior Industries Inc. announced the pending acquisition of CEMCO Inc. of Belen, N.M. CEMCO is a 60-year-old manufacturing company and originator of the modern Vertical Shaft Impact (VSI) Crusher, which revolutionized production of high quality road-making material.
Read MoreHeidelberg Materials to Acquire Green Drop Rock Products
Heidelberg Materials North America has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the business of Green Drop Rock Products located in Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. Green Drop Rock Products is an independent producer of aggregates with a high-capacity plant that is well positioned to supply the Calgary market. “The acquisition of the Green Drop Rock Products business will further strengthen…
Read MoreHyundai Adds South-Central Pennsylvania Dealer
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America has added Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc. of Lebanon, Pa., to its North American dealer network. The dealer will offer sales, rentals and support for the full line of Hyundai machines.
Read MoreKimball Equipment Expands With Two New Locations in Pacific Northwest
A nearly 80-year-old company specializing in aggregate equipment is expanding its footprint beyond the southwestern states where it has thrived since 1946. The latest chapter in Kimball Equipment’s story comes with the opening of two new locations in the Pacific Northwest, one in Spokane, Wash., and the other in Eugene, Ore. This expansion signifies a bold step forward for…
Read MoreHaver & Boecker Niagara Introduces Educational Guides
Haver & Boecker Niagara announced two new educational guides that expand its dedicated PROcheck service program. The company’s signature service examines the potential in every segment of an operation’s screening process to solve material handling challenges and to keep equipment running at peak performance.
Read MoreGeneva Rock, Wheeler Machinery Team Up to Make a Young Boy’s Day
Geneva Rock and Wheeler Machinery joined forces for an incredible opportunity to put a smile on the face of a courageous young boy, 12-year-old Boston Ballash. He was electrocuted earlier this year in an unfortunate accident at a family reunion, resulting in the amputation of several fingers. Despite this setback, he has worked hard to regain the use of his…
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