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Caterpillar to sell purpose-built forestry business

Caterpillar, Inc. announced that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with Weiler, Inc. to sell the Cat purpose-built forestry business.


McCloskey International acquires Lippmann – Milwaukee Inc.

McCloskey International has announced that it has acquired Lippmann-Milwaukee Inc., a manufacturer of aggregate crushing equipment for processing applications.


Volvo CE inaugurates new HQ

Volvo Construction Equipment officially inaugurated its new global headquarters at Campus Lundby in Gothenburg, Sweden.


Maintenance contract awarded for B.C. Lakes District service area

A new maintenance contract has been awarded for provincial roadways in the communities of Burns Lake, Houston, Granisle, Grassy Plains, Decker Lake and Topley.


Trimble Dimensions 2018 coming to Las Vegas

On November 5, aggregates, construction, surveying and other professionals from around the world will converge on Las Vegas, Nev. for the Trimble Dimensions 2018 International User Conference.
 
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Emission-free quarry

Testing begins at world’s first ‘emission-free’ quarry

Volvo CE and Skanska began testing the Electric Site concept on Aug. 29 at Skanska’s Vikan Kross quarry near Gothenburg in Sweden, which produces aggregates for construction purposes as well as for asphalt and cement. Production will run for 10 weeks and has been designed to achieve the same output as Skanska’s usual equipment but, crucially, with up to 95 per cent lower carbon emissions and up to 25 per cent lower total cost of operations. » Read more...
 
 
Headlines 
 

KPI-JCI promotes new North American sales director

Kolberg Pioneer, Inc., Johnson Crushers International, Inc. and Astec Mobile Screens, Inc. have announced the promotion of Darren Kirby to North America Sales Director – East. » Read more...

World of Asphalt 2019 revs up for Indy

Take the checkered flag to stay ahead of the competition: Attend the 2019 World of Asphalt Show & Conference in Indianapolis from Feb. 12 to 14 at the Indiana Convention Center. » Read more...

SMS Equipment and Takeuchi Manufacturing sign dealership agreement

SMS Equipment Inc. has announced it has signed a dealership agreement with Takeuchi Manufacturing, a global leader in compact equipment. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

BCRB Fall Conference

September 16-18, 2018
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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SHCA Annual Fall Convention

November 15-16, 2018
Location: Regina, Sask.
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Fort McMurray ASGA Lunch

November 29, 2018
Location: Fort McMurray, Alta.
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