Manufacturers – November 2024

Astec Industries Inc. has appointed Brian Harris as chief financial officer, transitioning to equipment manufacturing from his recent post as executive vice president and CFO of Denver-based Summit Materials Inc. Heinrich Jonker will step down from the interim CFO role and continue with his vice president of Finance – Infrastructure Solutions duties at Astec. “Brian Harris brings a valuable combination…

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Astec Advanced Technologies Group: AI, simulation, extended reality

Sources: Astec Industries Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn.; CP staff Astec Digital, a recently launched subsidiary supporting automation and controls for the Astec Industries Rock to Road Solutions suite, has formed a new division focusing on artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced simulation, extended reality, plus research through academic partnerships. The Advanced Technologies Group will collaborate with aggregate, concrete, asphalt and construction product…

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CEO Ruffalo marks Astec’s 50th anniversary by opening Nasdaq trading session

Sources: Astec Industries Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn.; CP staff To celebrate Astec Industries’ 50 years of designing and manufacturing heavy equipment used to build the infrastructure that connects the world, President and CEO Barry Ruffalo rang the Nasdaq Stock Market opening bell on August 9. “The company was founded with a steadfast focus on customer service, innovation, and quality,” he says.…

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