The Michigan Aggregates Association And Its Members Team Up For Toys For Tots Drive. By Therese Dunphy As the holidays approach, members of the Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) are once again gearing up for their partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and the Toys for Tots campaign. In its fifth year as MAA’s holiday charity, the toy drive delivers…
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Welding Alloys Says Technology is Revolutionizing the Welding Industry
With the constant evolution of technology and the development of construction and infrastructure, the global market for welding gear is expected to skyrocket, according to Welding Alloys. Technological advancements in the welding industry can bring a wide range of benefits, transforming the way welding operations are performed. Among other things, they can increase efficiency, reduce downtime, enhance safety, offer better…
Read MoreCarriersEdge Adds Course to Help Leaders Improve Emotional Intelligence
CarriersEdge, a provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, has introduced a series of courses to help managers and supervisors evaluate and improve their leadership and teamwork skills. The first title in the series, Emotional Intelligence, is focused on ways that managers and supervisors can be perceptive to emotional states, and how they can use that knowledge to…
Read MoreFleetWatcher Adds Unauthorized/Untrained Users Functionality
FleetWatcher introduces Unauthorized Users – a new functionality that alerts supervisors when untrained/unauthorized personnel operate equipment. This new tool alerts appropriate personnel when an on-road or off-road asset is being operated/driven by a person who is not specifically authorized for that type of equipment. Immediately alerting when untrained personnel are attempting to operate equipment enhances safety and productivity while limiting…
Read MoreTrimble Introduces AI-Powered Automatic Invoicing Capability
Trimble announced that its Viewpoint Spectrum and Viewpoint Vista construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) software now includes Automatic Invoicing capability. The integration of Azure AI Document Intelligence enhances Automatic Invoicing, helping automatically turn paper and PDF invoices into validated, unapproved invoice entries within Spectrum and Vista for faster, more accurate workflows that save contractors valuable time, effort and money. “In…
Read MoreEmerson’s Valve Trim Technology Improves Noise Reduction, Flow Efficiency
Emerson has announced its innovative new Fisher Whisper Trim Technology for use in both rotary and globe valves, providing an extension to Emerson’s current portfolio of Whisper noise solutions. This next generation of Fisher Whisper Trim technology addresses noise issues by using additive manufacturing and other advanced techniques to create trim designs with increased capabilities. Control valve noise is often…
Read MoreDSC Dredge Welcomes Season of Giving
DSC Dredge concluded its Thanksgiving celebrations and welcomed the season of giving with a display of generosity from its employees. The company organized a food drive and toy collection, resulting in substantial donations to families in need and community organizations. Employees at the Poplarville, La., location rallied together, collecting non-perishable food items that were subsequently donated to The Brothers Keeper…
Read MoreDunning Keeps It Running
Dec. 11, 2023 – There is a great story in the Hartford Business Journal about Benjamin Dunning, fourth-generation owner of Dunning Industries Inc., a Farmington, Conn., quarry and materials supplier – who survived a plane crash – and believes in diversifying to keep business growing as the rock supply dwindles.
Read MorePermitting Update: British Columbia, Canada
While still in early stages, a company is proposing to build a sand mine north of Prince George about 10 km east of Bear Lake.
Read MoreDonaldson Joins Superior in Sales Role
Superior Industries Inc. has added Kyle Donaldson to its conveyor components outside sales team. Alongside Superior’s distributors, he will represent Superior in his home province of Ontario plus all of Canada’s Maritime region. “Kyle’s energy level is tremendous and he’s very well respected in the region,” said Mike McFerren, Superior manager of conveyor components sales. “Additionally, he’s very experienced. Experienced…
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