October 17, 2013 – Case Construction Equipment, at a special media event in Tomahawk, Wis., introduced a new M Series line of dozers. One of the new machines – the 2050M – is a 214-hp machine targeted to the aggregates market for ripping overburden, working on haul roads, building berms and cleaning up muck piles.
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Government Shutdown Frustrating, Bad
Well, the rest of the country is learning what the aggregates and construction industries already know only too well. When Congress drags its feet, or fails altogether to get something done, it is frustrating, maddening, and ultimately bad for the economy.
Read MoreProduction Volume Dips in Second Quarter
By Mark S. Kuhar A Disappointing Second-Quarter Report From USGS Indicates Decreased Production Levels Versus 2012.
Read MoreYoung Leaders Event Recognizes Future Industry Leaders
Next year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show will host the inaugural ConExpo-Con/Agg Young Leaders Event, which will bring together up-and-coming industry leaders to share ideas and build relationships for the future. The event features a luncheon with keynote speaker.
Read MoreDrilling Holes in Oklahoma
The last few years have been a difficult time for the U.S. construction and aggregates industries, with drilling being hit every bit as hard as any other sector of the industry.
Read MoreLuck Stone Banks on Unmanned Loader
Luck Stone, the oldest division of Luck Companies, is launching several new initiatives and innovations to build on a customer-inspired foundation that is 90 years in the making, including an innovative unmanned pit loader.
Read MoreFairmount Acquires Proppant Business
Fairmount Minerals has completed the acquisition of FTS International’s (FTSI) proppant business, including certain sand mining plants, resin-coating plants and distribution terminals.
Read MoreVolvo CE and K-Tec Earthmovers Sign Agreement
Volvo CE and K-Tec Earthmovers Inc. have engaged in a strategic alliance to promote efficient methods of earthmoving world-wide. A Volvo Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) pulling a K-Tec ADT Scraper is recognized as an approved advancement in the Construction and Mining Industries.
Read MoreVictory Nickel Signs Transloading Agreement
Victory Nickel Inc. has signed an agreement with Seven Rivers Inter-Modal Terminal, LLC for the transloading from truck to rail of frac sand concentrate produced in Wisconsin for transport to, and final processing at, its Seven Persons frac sand plant near Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
Read MoreCity May be First in Minnesota to Monitor Air for Sand
According to the Winona Daily News, the city of Winona, Minn., may soon be the first in the state to monitor frac sand levels in ambient air.
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