The estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2017 was 165 Mt, a decrease of 4 percent compared with that of the same period of 2016. The revised estimated annual output produced for consumption in 2016 was 945 Mt, a slight increase compared with the annual output for 2015.…
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Dragon Products Offers Roll-Off Frac Sand Hauling System
The new roll-off frac sand hauling system manufactured by Dragon Products offers an alternative to delivery from the standard pneumatic trailer. Dragon’s Roll-Off Sand Pod reduces costly wait times at well sites by reducing long lines, and demurrage pay.
Read MoreOpposition Groups File Suit to Prevent Wetlands Fill
Environmental groups and the Ho-Chunk Nation are going to court to block a frac sand mine from filling a wetland in Monroe County, Wis., according to Wisconsin Public Radio.
Read MoreSelect Sands Sees Sales Volume Increases
Select Sands Corp. provided an operations update, including higher than previously expected sales volumes for the second quarter of 2017.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
• The Coulee Frac Sand mine in the town of Alma, Wis., requested a conditional use permit at a recent Zoning and Land Information Committee meeting to expand its non-metallic mining operation, according to the Jackson County Chronicle. Coulee Frac is looking to dredge within 300 ft. of a shoreland zone near the east fork of Halls Creek, which requires…
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – JUNE 2017
TOP NEWS Martin Marietta Off to Strong Start in 2017 Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported strong results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. The company achieved record consolidated net sales of $791.7 million, an increase of 7.9 percent compared with $734.0 million in the prior-year’s first quarter. Cemex to Build Aggregates Distribution Terminal Cemex USA announced it is…
Read MoreSafety Mindfulness
As the weather warms up, safety needs to be first and foremost on the minds of aggregates producers. There are a million things we would probably rather be thinking about or doing, but it is critically important to focus the mind on the task at hand.
Read MoreAre You Ready For The Internet Of Things?
A new study shows that manufacturing executives around the world are seeing real effects on productivity and profitability from investing in the Internet of Things (IoT).
Read MoreSuperstars Of Screening
Manufacturing Ingenuity, Product Advancements Create New Possibilities for Aggregates Producers.
Read MoreDelivering Fuel Efficiently
Multi-Tank Trailers Relieve Fueling Headaches For Douds Stone And Norris Asphalt Paving.
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