Knife River Corp. parent MDU Resources Group has appointed Nathan Ring vice president, controller and chief accounting officer, succeeding Nicole Kivisto, who has accepted another executive position at the Bismarck, N.D., corporation.
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HILL, MCPHERSON CLIMB VULCAN EXECUTIVE RANKS
The Vulcan Materials Co. executive management succession continues this year with the elevation of Senior Vice President, South Region Tom Hill to executive vice president and chief operating officer, and his East Region counterpart, John McPherson, to executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Read MoreFMCSA REVISES GUIDANCE ON HOS RULE’S 30-MINUTE BREAK LANGUAGE
From the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Government Affairs staff… Following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit’s ruling vacating the Hours of Service (HOS) 30-minute break for short-haulers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued guidance on exactly to whom the 30-minute break rule did not apply.
Read MoreMotor control centers
UL508A-certified manufacturer designs control panels for custom applications to meet UL, CSA and CE standards, removing the extra cost of local approval. Panels are deployed in all types of concrete plants across North America. Engineering staff works with producers to design motor control panels optimized for the application, and specializes in soft starters for large motors, variable speed drives, and PLC control for indoor and outdoor installation.
Read MoreCladding integrates thin brick, ventilated rainscreen assembly
Telling Architectural Systems recently launched the Corium Cladding System, a fully engineered façade that combines brick units with cost-effective fast-track installation. The company is the exclusive North American representative for a product available in Europe for more than a decade. “Using high-density, high-compressive strength and frost-resistant bricks with steel backing trays, Corium moves traditional stacked brick into high performance brick veneers,” says Telling Vice President Steven Collins. “Full rainscreen, back-ventilated assemblies are now achievable with brick.
Read MoreHyster Co.
A new mobile app featuring a lift truck product selector tool, detailed information on Hyster models and a dealer locator function. The app is available for Apple iOS and Android devices through iTunes and the Android Google Play Store. Along with a product selector to help customers choose the best product for their application, the app includes detailed information, technical guides, images and brochures on each Hyster lift truck model, as well as videos and brochures on the Hyster product line categories, components and other equipment features.
Read MoreTaylor Machine Works, Inc.
Manufactures heavy-duty forklifts ranging from 16,000- to 125,000-lb. capacity—continuing a near 90-year history of engineering, building and servicing trucks for a variety of industrial applications. Backed by sales and service dealers located throughout the U.S. and Canada, the company provides 24/7 response through a full stock of replacement parts.
Read MoreSellick Equipment
Company has been engineering and manufacturing forklifts for over 45 years, and is recognized throughout North America and around the world for providing rugged, performance models in the 5,000–16,000-lb. class. The forklifts suit a variety of demanding applications and are backed with service and support through 200-plus North American dealers.
Read MoreKalmar
The DCG90-180 range of forklift trucks, with capacities from 20,000–40,000 lb., is part of company’s new “G” generation of counterbalance equipment that is engineered to deliver improvements in fuel efficiency, safety, serviceability and ergonomics while reducing environmental impact.
Read MoreHyundai Forklift
The 160D-7E diesel model incorporates what company engineers note are power and efficiency with durability and safety, a necessary combination for completing any job. One of 24 models in a high-performance, fuel efficient, diesel forklift product line, the 160D-7E is capable of handling in concrete and other tough environments. Built with a 6-cylinder, turbo-charged, Tier-III, 162-hp, Cummins QSB6.7 engine, the 160D-7E provides optimum power, low noise and fuel efficiency.
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