Nationwide housing starts rose 2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 926,000 units in March from an upwardly revised February reading, according to newly released data from the U.S. Commerce Department.
Read MoreDay: April 20, 2015
Lafarge, Holcim Note U.S. Divestitures
April 20, 2015 – The ducks are not quite in row on the Lafarge-Holicm merger. Lafarge and Holcim gave details of asset disposals in the United States that they propose as part of their planned merger, due to close in July. Lafarge said in a joint statement that it would sell its Davenport cement plant in Iowa and seven terminals along the…
Read MoreMichigan Road, Bridge Conditions Face Huge Decline
Michigan’s transportation system faces mounting challenges in the form of deteriorated roads and bridges, a lack of adequate safety features, highway bottlenecks and an inability to fund projects needed to support economic development opportunities in the state. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could improve road and bridge conditions, boost safety, increase roadway efficiency…
Read MoreSuperior Industries Completes Clemro Acquisition
Superior Industries Inc. has officially completed its acquisition of Clemro Western Ltd., which was announced earlier this year. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the 30-year-old company is known for manufacturing jaw and cone crushers, incline and horizontal screens, and belt and grizzly feeders. According to Superior, the addition of these product lines allows the company to increase its bulk handing portfolio…
Read MoreJohn Deere Rolls Out New Iron at Arizona Event
John Deere welcomed the trade press, including Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith, to its Sacaton, Ariz., proving grounds on April 14 for a one-day event that highlighted its expanded production-class equipment. Among the equipment showcased was the tier 4 final 1050K Crawler Dozer, and the 300G LC and Hitachi ZX300LC-6 excavators. Utilizing years of research and extensive customer feedback, the 1050K has…
Read MoreBoart Longyear LS250 MiniSonic a Versatile Compact Rig
Boart Longyear introduced the LS250 MiniSonic, a compact rig suitable for a wide variety of environmental, geotechnical, water and mining projects. Capable of drilling to depths of up to 250 ft. (78m) when used with 4.75-in. (12-mm) casing, the wide 600-mm rubber tracks provide low ground pressure (.28 bar/4 psi) and make it perfect for jobs in the most sensitive and…
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