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Lake Carriers Association: Limestone trade down 22% in October
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 2.9 million tons in October, a decrease of 10 percent compared to September, and 21.8 percent below the level of a year ago, according to the Cleveland-based Lake Carriers Association (LCA). The ... Read More...
The new highway bill, MAP-21: What’s in it for my business?
Jack Schenendorf
We finally have a highway bill. After three years and nine extensions, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) was signed into law on July 6.
Now we have $105 billion and 27 months to keep our ... Read More...
AEM, MSHA align for miner health and safety
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) have reconfirmed their previously established alliance to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces related to miniing operations.
AEM and MSHA established the alliance in January ... Read More...
LaHood ‘disappointed’ by Florida governor’s decline of high-speed rail dollars
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Feb. 16 released an official statement regarding Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to decline high-speed rail dollars.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's statement is as follows:
“We are extremely disappointed by Gov. Rick Scott’s decision ... Read More...
ESCO president, COO retiring Jan. 1; replacement announced
ESCO Corp. President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Larry Huget intends to retire from the company on Jan. 1, 2011.
Huget has served in his current role since 2005 and has worked at ESCO, a manufacturer of wearparts and accessories for ... Read More...
Rockydale Quarries invests $10 million in new operation
Roanoke, Va.,-based Rockydale Quarries Corp. has opened a new site, operating as Rockydale-Charlottesville Quarry, in Earlysville, Va., two miles north of the Charlottesville, Va., city limits.
“We are excited to be a part of the greater Albemarle community and look forward ... Read More...
