The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform (STRR) Act of 2015 (H.R. 3763), a bipartisan, six-year surface transportation bill to reauthorize and reform federal highway, transit, and highway safety programs.
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ConExpo Latin America Has Strong Debut
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) strategic focus on the Latin American market took a giant step forward with the debut of ConExpo Latin America in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 21-24. ConExpo Latin America offered attendees 40,000 sq. meters of exhibits, education and networking, including more than 300 exhibitors from around the world. Nearly 32,600 registrants from more than 90 countries attended the event,…
Read MoreNew Construction Starts in September Slip 5 Percent
The value of new construction starts in September dropped 5 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $523.7 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Decreased activity was reported for both nonresidential building and housing, while the nonbuilding construction sector managed a partial rebound after its August decline.
Read MoreLehigh Hanson Names New President, CEO
Lehigh Hanson Inc. named Jon Morrish to succeed Daniel M. Harrington as the company’s president and chief executive officer. Harrington will retire after more than 20 years of service with the company. Harrington has held the position of president and CEO since Jan. 1, 2010. Under his leadership, Lehigh Hanson successfully managed through one of the worst economic downturns in recent…
Read MoreTerex Names John L. Garrison Jr. New Chief Executive Officer
Terex Corp. named John L. Garrison Jr. chief executive officer and president effective Nov. 2, 2015. He will also become a member of the Terex board of directors effective Nov. 2, 2015. Garrison will succeed outgoing CEO Ronald M. DeFeo, who will continue to serve as executive chairman of the company through Dec. 31, 2015. DeFeo will continue as a consultant…
Read MoreHouse to Mark Up Highway Bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee announced that they plan to hold a markup hearing on a long-term transportation bill on Thursday, Oct. 22, a week earlier than anticipated, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MoreSuperior Enters Crushing-Equipment Market
Superior Industries Inc. has entered the crushing-equipment market with the debut of its brand new Patriot Cone Crusher, marking a major milestone for the company’s new crushing and screening division.The high-performance cone is the manufacturer’s first entry into crushing technologies for bulk processing applications. “In the month’s leading up to the launch of our first crusher, we have worked hard to…
Read MoreSt. Lawrence Seaway Dry Bulk Shipments Strong
According to figures from the St. Lawrence Seaway, dry bulk shipments from April 2 to September 30, including road salt from mines and construction materials, remained strong tallying 6.5 million metric tons, up 8 percent over the same period in 2014.
Read MoreWOTUS Rule Blocked Nationwide
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) reported that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a nationwide stay on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
Read MorePipestone Quarry LLC Buys Montana Quarry
Pipestone Quarry LLC has acquired the Pipestone Quarry, 20 miles east of Butte, Mont. Owner Dennis Washington recently finalized the purchase. The quarry, about 64 acres, produces rock for railroad ballast.
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