In the past several years there has been a worldwide mandate that companies begin to adopt lean and green initiatives and the hydraulic world is no stranger to this concept. Read More
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The Dutra Group has purchased the 11144-cubic-yard hopper dredge Stuyvesant from General Electric. The purchase was finalized on December 30 and announced on January 2. Read More
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Pacific Chapter met in Portland Oregon on October 26 through 28 presenting Corps of Engineers contracts planned for 2012 and a full schedule of technical talks about dredging projects in the region. About 160 people attended the conference 40 more than were expected. Allen Churchill incoming president urged those planning to attend the 2012 meeting in Alaska to register early even if they are just probably coming as accurate numbers will be important in that remote area.Wednesday October 26th was devoted to a Corps/dredging Read More
Katie Worth has joined the International Dredging Review (IDR) staff as reporter for Central and South America starting with the January/February 2012 issue.From her residence in Santiago Chile she will cover dredging-related news in Central and South America. Her first article on expansion of the Rio de la Plata river system appears in this issue. She will write a roundup of short items of dredging news in Latin America to appear in each issue. Read More
30 YEARS AGO – 1982 IDR reported on a visit to the first dredge and survey boat to use GPS for positioning with no backup by land-based systems –… Read More
Aggregate dredging equipment manufacturers were a small but vital part of last year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE show held March 22 through 26 2011 in Las Vegas. Producers turned out in… Read More
Almost 40 percent of the attendees at Europort are directly involved in the dredging industry and these attendees represent countries that we do not reach with the other shows. In addition to Europe the conference is attended by potential customers from Africa the Middle East and the Far East to name a few. Read More
Weir Minerals Linatex Gallatin Tennessee has announced two new products and a product enhancement - pre-formed hose bends; Wear Indicator System; and cut end hose with enhanced aluminum flanged couplings. Read More
Review of Sandra Brannan's mystery novels set in mines in Colorado and South Dakota. Read More
Vulcan Materials Co (NYSE: VMC) a major worldwide producer of sand gravel and other construction materials said on December 22 that it had rejected Martin Marietta Materials Inc.s (NYSE: MLM) hostile takeover bid which valued the company at about $5 billion. Read More
