This Week’s Market Buzz

• As much as 10 percent of U.S. fracking work could be delayed after Hurricane Harvey ripped through south Texas, Raymond James analysts said. More than half of the rigs running in the Eagle Ford shale – the only major U.S. shale formation affected by Harvey – suspended drilling because of the storm, according to the firm. “Given that much…

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George Sidney

George Sidney of McLanahan Corp., was honored with the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Grasstops CEO of the Year award. McLanahan Corp. invited presidential candidates to tour McLanahan’s facility in Holidaysburg, Pa., and Donald Trump visited during the campaign in August 2016. Sidney consulted with NSSGA ahead of the visit to get talking points on issues impacting the…

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NSSGA to Recognize Grassroots Leadership at Fall Meeting

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will recognize outstanding industry advocates at the association’s upcoming Legislative and Policy Forum/Fall Board meeting, Sept. 24-28. The 2017 NSSGA Grassroots Awards will be presented to individuals for educating policymakers on the value of the aggregates industry and explaining how certain policies can benefit or harm operations around the country.

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Volvo CE Adds New Illinois Dealer

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) recently appointed Alta Equipment Company as its authorized dealer in central and northern Illinois. Alta Equipment  will start providing Volvo CE parts and services immediately. The company will open new locations in the region specifically designed for the needs of the construction equipment market. “At Volvo CE, we partner only with dealers who are dedicated…

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