Boykin Brothers investor revives Louisiana Concrete Products brand

Sources: Louisiana Concrete Products, Baton Rouge, La.  Precast producer Boykin Brothers is now operating as Louisiana Concrete Products, a change that reflects the company’s strong legacy and future growth under new majority owner, GKB Management, an investment and management firm based in south Louisiana. GKB will help position the Baton Rouge operator to meet the anticipated demand for precast and…

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Western Star plays its extra safe and driver friendly in X-Series third act

Sources: Western Star Trucks Sales Inc., Portland, Ore.; CP staff Western Star Trucks consummates its X-Series “Trilogy of Tough” with an August 2 rollout of the on-highway 57X, which builds on (sister brand) Detroit technology, safety and powertrain features underpinning the on/off-highway 49X and 47X models unveiled in 2020 and 2021. Available in a day cab plus two long-haul versions,…

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