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Senate blocks short-term extension of highway funding
Unable to reach agreement on Feb. 25 on the Senate long-term extension of the highway program, the House by voice vote passed a 30-day extension of several programs, including the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), at the low pro rata rate currently provided by the continuing resolution and sent it to the Senate. More

NSSGA announces 2010 leadership
The NSSGA board of directors elected its leadership for the association in 2010 during its meeting Feb. 16 in Cincinnati. More

Reed Construction Data: January construction starts higher
Reed Construction Data announced that the value of construction starts in January 2010, excluding residential contracts, totaled $24.1 billion, 20.1 percent more than in January 2009. January starts were 6.3 percent higher than December starts. More

W.S. Tyler launches new web site
W.S. Tyler launched its new mining, aggregate and industrial minerals customer-focused web site, www.wstyler.ca. Focused on screening and production innovation and solutions, the company offers the “complete screening circle” of particle analysis, screen media, vibrating screens, washing and fines pelletizing technology, and service and parts support.  

McLanahan Corp. purchases polymer operation
In January of 2009, McLanahan Corp. purchased an existing urethane operation in Florida. The company primarily produced abrasion-resistant mining components for the Southeast region of the United States. As a result of this purchase, the Polymer Division was created. Investment is now proceeding to expand this operation’s capability. More

Eriez announces lift magnet certification, refurbishment program
Eriez 5-Star Service now offers a lift magnet certification and refurbishment program. The company’s lift magnets are built in compliance with ASME B30.20 standards. Through its inspection program, Eriez checks customer magnets to ensure the products remain in compliance. More

Volvo to equip general-purpose machines with telematics system
Volvo Construction Equipment will fit as standard its remote monitoring (telematics) system on all larger machines, with a no-charge, 36-month CareTrack service subscription, the company announced. More

FP2 undergoes legal restructuring to allow advocacy
The former Foundation for Pavement Preservation has undergone a legal restructuring that will enable it to take advocacy positions for pavement preservation. The foundation now is known simply as FP2 Inc., and is actively advocating in favor of pavement preservation in the ongoing federal surface transportation reauthorization “inside the Beltway” in 2010.

Helping Haiti
The ongoing relief efforts in Haiti have received a tremendous amount of support from companies that supply the aggregates industry. You might have already read about companies like Caterpillar, Komatsu and JCB providing aid, and, if you dig a little deeper, you’ll discover the giving among equipment suppliers is generous and widespread. More

Plant simulation program
BedRock Software LLC has released AggFlow with trackmounted equipment simulation capability. Aggregate producers, equipment manufacturers and dealers use AggFlow to simulate aggregate and mining operations. Users can calculate mass aggregate and water balances flowing through a plant simulation using stationary and mobile equipment, thus optimizing and maximizing production of desired products. AggFlow simulations help improve profitability by identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks; by accurately assessing the impact of proposed changes or new equipment before they are made; and by reducing plant downtime and production errors. AggFlow also helps track and reduce emissions and fuel consumption by refining overall plant efficiency. The program is available in English, Spanish and French versions.
www.aggflow.com

Transportation construction a bright spot in 2009
An analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that Transportation Construction put-in-place rose 17.7 percent from January 2009 to January 2010.
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