Archive for January 2017

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Institute of Quarrying celebrates centennial

January 31, 2017 By

The Institute of Quarrying plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary with member and public events to share the role the sector plays in everyday lives.

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Caterpillar will locate a limited group of senior executives and support functions in the Chicago area later this year.

Cat moving headquarters from Peoria to Chicago

January 31, 2017 By

Caterpillar will locate a limited group of senior executives and support functions in the Chicago area later this year.

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Trump cuts down on government regulations

January 31, 2017 By

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that requires federal agencies to cut two existing regulations for each new regulation introduced.

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Aggregate production up nearly 10 percent in 2016

January 31, 2017 By

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, aggregate production in 2016 equaled about 2.49 billion tons, an increase from the previous year of nearly 10 percent.

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Bruckner Truck Sales, a Mack Trucks dealer, opened a new dealership in Oklahoma City. Photo courtesy of Mack Trucks

Mack Trucks dealer opens Oklahoma facility

January 30, 2017 By

Bruckner Truck Sales, a Mack Trucks dealer, recently opened a dealership in Oklahoma City.

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Liebherr added Lift Truck Service Center to its dealer network. Photo courtesy of Liebherr

Liebherr USA adds dealer in Arkansas

January 30, 2017 By

Liebherr USA’s construction division added Lift Truck Service Center to its dealer network.

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Safety top of mind at OSSGA conference

January 30, 2017 By

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) held its annual Operations, Health & Safety Seminar, Jan. 25-26, in Toronto.

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Motivational speaker imparts safety messages at OSSGA seminar

January 30, 2017 By

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) invited Curtis Weber, a motivational speaker, to share his workplace accident survival story at the 2017 Operations, Health & Safety Seminar in Toronto.

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2017 construction materials outlook

January 30, 2017 By

P&Q columnist George Reddin discusses the outlook for construction materials in 2017.

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