“Today we are proud to announce the growth of our team in two ways: the addition of a new team member and the move of a current team member into a newly created position,” said David Cross, president of Mowery. “Not only is Mowery continuing to grow, but we are also adapting and creating new initiatives that allow our existing team to grow their talents and expertise.” Find out more about their expansion and new hires here. 

It is with a heavy heart that Western Specialty Contractors announces the passing of former Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jim Rechtin Sr. on September 17, 2018, following a battle with cancer. All who knew and worked with Rechtin described him as a dedicated business partner, family man and friend whose leadership qualities and expertise helped to grow Western. Read about his career and legacy here. 

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) co-hosted a town hall Thursday, September 20, in partnership with Genie, a Terex AWP brand, in front of 150 Genie team members on the business’s showroom floor and with thousands more watching online. Read about the discussions taking place between and opinions voiced by those voting within industries affected my new tariffs here. 

The Women of Asphalt Council has been renamed Women of Asphalt (WofA) and launched a newly redesigned website and its inaugural podcast. Read here to find out about the new podcasts, WofA's celebration of women in the construction industries, upcoming events and opportunities to become a mentor. 

SnowEx has announced its new Plow-On-Your-Terms Giveaway, in which three randomly-selected entrants will win a SnowExâsnow plow of their choice. Winners will select from the full line of SnowEx plows, including straight blade, hinged blade, V-plows and snow pushers for their light-, regular- or heavy-duty trucks, utility vehicles or skid steers. Find out how to enter here.