Summit Materials Expands Platform with Strategic Acquisitions

Summit Materials has concluded the acquisition of RK Hall Construction Ltd, Buster Crushed Stone and associated companies.

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The AS900tele Swing Loader
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JCB Develops Off-Board Rapid Charger for E-TECH Machines
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Dig Assist, which Volvo introduced in North America in 2017, is available on 20 of the company’s medium and large crawler and wheeled excavators.
Volvo Updates Excavator's Dig Assist with New Easy-to-Use Features
The new Volvo Dig Assist is equipped with new user-friendly features that enhance precision, decrease grading time and diagnose and solve issues. The program is available on 20 of the company’s medium and large crawler and wheeled excavators.
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International Truck Launches the Next Generation of its HX Series Severe Service Trucks
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Bloom Manufacturing Names New General Manager
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Mobile Robot Use Cases Grow in Construction as Technology Advances
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