Archive for April 2012

Vulcan Materials’ letter urges shareholders to reject takeover offer

April 30, 2012By

Vulcan Materials Co. has filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its […]

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PCA cement consumption forecast positive

April 30, 2012By

After seven straight years of declines, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) expects cement consumption to increase modestly this year […]

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Graniterock hosting job and educational fair

April 27, 2012By

Graniterock is hosting its fifth annual Construction Career Day on Friday, May 4, at A.R. Wilson Quarry in […]

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LiuGong names Eastern regional sales manager

April 27, 2012By

LiuGong Construction Machinery has promoted Terry Ober to Eastern regional sales manager. Ober, who previously served as Northeast […]

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MSHA releases latest mine fatality update

April 27, 2012By

The Mine Safety and Health Administration reports 10 miners died in work-related accidents at U.S. mines during the […]

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Johnson Crushers names parts sales coordinator

April 27, 2012By

Johnson Crushers International Inc. has promoted Justin Friedman to parts sales coordinator. Friedman has spent seven years with […]

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Vulcan Materials announces earnings improvement

April 26, 2012By

Vulcan Materials Co., the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced what it calls significantly improved results […]

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Martin Marietta taking case to Vulcan Materials shareholders

April 26, 2012By

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. is sending a letter to the shareholders of Vulcan Materials Co., soliciting votes for […]

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Dassault Systèmes acquires Gemcom Software

April 26, 2012By

Vancouver-based Gemcom Software International has signed an agreement to be acquired by Dassault Systèmes, which provides businesses like […]

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