Knife River Corp. announced today that Thomas W. Hill has been elected by Knife River’s stockholders at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders to serve on its board of directors. Hill brings deep construction materials knowledge and decades of corporate leadership experience to the Knife River board. He previously served on the boards for CRH plc and Summit Materials Inc., and…
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ProStack Expands Distributor Network in Southeast
The latest of addition to ProStack’s distribution network in North America is Powerscreen of Florida, which will service the states of Florida and Georgia with the full ProStack range of bulk material handling equipment as well as supplying genuine Terex parts and offer machine servicing.
Read MoreNew Economic Impact Study Highlights Critical Role of Commercial Explosives
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) released its first-ever economic impact study highlighting the importance of the commercial explosives industry at the national, state and congressional district levels. The study, based on 2023 data, revealed that the commercial explosives industry creates more than 60,000 jobs and contributes more than $19 billion each year to the U.S. economy. Considered the…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Rises 6.1% in April
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 6.1% in April to 173.9 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 164.0. Over the month, commercial planning improved 12.6% and institutional planning dropped 6.3%. “The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) saw positive progress in April, alongside a deluge of data center projects that entered the planning stage,” stated Sarah…
Read MoreDurex Hires Tate Sutton
Durex Products Inc. announced Tate Sutton as the newest addition to the Durex Team, joining the company as the business development manager for its Urethane Liners, Wear Parts and Accessories division. With a rich background spanning 16 years in sales and operations within the Ready-Mix industry across the Midwest, Sutton brings a wealth of firsthand experience. “His deep understanding of the concrete…
Read MoreBill Would Protect U.S. Corporate Interests Abroad
Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas) introduced the Defending American Property Abroad Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at protecting American companies operating abroad, particularly in the Western Hemisphere. The need for this legislation has been underscored by recent actions taken by the Mexican government, which threaten the property rights of American companies, a news release said. For example, President Andrés…
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