In a ceremony in Washington, D.C., the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) honored outstanding achievements in mine safety, technology and reclamation. The NMA’s Sentinels of Safety Award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations in 10 categories for recording the most…
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Louis Allis, a WorldWide Electric Company, Granted Preliminary Injunction in Trademark Case
Louis Allis LLC, a specialty motor manufacturer based in Warrior, Ala., said it has obtained a preliminary injunction order from a federal court in Delaware on Oct. 13, that immediately prohibits Ideal Electric Power Co. from using or displaying Louis Allis’s federally registered trademarks for its brand name and stylized LA logo. The preliminary injunction order will continue until the…
Read MoreSuzio Highlights NSSGA Small Business Concerns in House Testimony
Ric Suzio, vice president of Suzio York Hill Companies, testified in a House Small Business Committee hearing on the Department of Labor’s burdensome regulations. Representing the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), he shared concerns about the effects of new regulatory rules on his family’s small business. “Small businesses thrive on predictability. Frequent, automatic changes hinder their ability to…
Read MorePermitting Update: Illinois
In August, the McHenry, Illinois, city council rejected a controversial plan to annex a proposed gravel mine to the city. On Thursday, the same business owner who submitted that proposal, Jack Pease, joined McHenry County officials for a tour of gravel pits. There is no connection between the two events, said Ron Raupp, co-chairman of the McHenry County Gravel Advisory…
Read MoreJudge Orders Producer to Complete Safety Training or Stay Off Site
On Oct. 13, Judge John L. Kane entered an agreed consent order and judgment requiring Duckels Construction Inc., Steamboat Springs, Colo., to prevent owner Fred Duckels from entering the mining site permanently until he completes and provides proof of mandatory safety training. After an investigation by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), the mine owner was ordered to stay…
Read MoreFormer Rogers Group Exec Joins Landmark Construction as COO
Landmark Construction Co., a prominent name in the civil construction industry, announced the appointment of Anthony M. Garcia as its new chief operating officer (COO). “Garcia brings an impressive background in the construction sector, marked by more than a decade of exemplary leadership and a profound commitment to operational excellence,” the company stated. For the past decade, Garcia has been…
Read MoreThe AVP Pulse Index for October
Oct. 19, 2023 – The AVP Pulse Index this month dropped 1.4% month-over-month, while increasing 4.4% year-over-year. The proprietary AVP Pulse Index – a joint effort between mergers and acquisition advisors Allen-Villere Partners, and Rock Products – illustrates the health of the industry in one single trend line, using relevant data that is updated monthly or quarterly. “The previously flattened…
Read MoreCMS Cepcor Americas Celebrates Four Years of Rapid Growth, Success
CMS Cepcor Americas, a provider of high-quality aftermarket parts for the crushing and mining industries,is celebrating a significant achievement in growth and expansion. Back in 2019 the CMS Cepcor Group saw an opportunity to expand its operations into the North American market and created CMS Cepcor Americas operating out of Peoria, Ill. To ensure the company had the right knowledge…
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