Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is continuing its support for the construction and aggregates industries and helping to address the skills gap. Over the summer, Volvo CE donated an excavator to support operator-training programs at Pennsylvania College of Technology, and participated in SkillsUSA and Skills/Compétences Canada’s annual competitions.
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North America Frac Sand to Study Leases
North America Frac Sand Inc.’s David Alexander, CEO, confirmed that, as disclosed in previous news releases and filings in quarterly reports on Form 10Q and Form 8K, the company has engaged Norwest Corp. to complete a NI-43-101 report.
Read MoreLafarge Touts Net Profit Jump
Lafarge S.A.’s net profit jumped in the fourth quarter despite lower sales, thanks to strong demand from emerging markets and North America.
Read MoreACS Valves
Designed specifically for rugged applications generating harsh or abrasive dusts, the CI Series of rotary valves from ACS Valves provides processing operations continuous performance, reduced maintenance and optimal energy efficiency. CI Series valve housings are cast in North America to ensure superior strength in the composition and solidification of the housing’s metallurgy. The CI Series 8-vane rotor design improves process…
Read MoreConstruction Materials Firms Issue Health Product Declaration
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. and Chicago-based Northfield Block, a division of Oldcastle APG, have issued the first Health Product Declaration (HPD) for any concrete product in North America. This groundbreaking document reveals the health impacts of one of Northfield’s most popular products, Trendstone Sandstone, made with the CarbonCure technology, which is manufacturing using waste carbon dioxide (CO2).
Read MoreVolvo Subsidiary Shandong Lingong Loaders Hit Market
Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., announced that it will introduce its SDLG branded equipment to customers in North America. The company, a subsidiary of Volvo Construction Equipment, will enter the North American market in the second half of 2013 by launching two models from its popular range of wheel loaders, the LG938L – a 2.4 cu. yd. (1.8 cu.…
Read MoreKomatsu Launches Its First Intelligent Machine
Komatsu America Corp. introduced the D61EXi/PXi-23, Komatsu’s first intelligent Machine Control model to the North American market. Thanks to its first fully automatic blade control, the D61i-23 dozer can perform not only finish grading, which has been possible with conventional Machine Control, but also rough dozing.
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