Eagle Iron Works debuted the new Condor line of screw washers at AGG1 in Houston. Backed by the Eagle Iron Works name that is known for long wear life, heavy duty design and durable wear parts, the Condor line offers all of this and more, according to the company. This line features the same Classic Eagle Iron Works outboard bearings,…
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Chrostowski Joins RGI Board of Directors
The Rogers Group Inc. (RGI) board of directors is proud to announce the recent election of Andrew E. Chrostowski to their board. Chrostowski is a seasoned executive who most recently served as president, Scott Safety in Monroe, N.C. He has had a global career that has spanned aerospace and automotive electronics, surveillance systems, consumer products, and industrial-safety equipment after serving…
Read MoreNew Report Finds Quarries Do Not Reduce Home Values
Sand, rock and gravel are literally the foundation of economic development, but their extraction process can generate dust, noise, vibration and truck traffic. While modern technologies and methods have greatly reduced quarries’ impact, the environmental and economic consequences of quarry operations receive considerable attention, often in the form of adversarial “not in my backyard” (NIMBY) campaigns. A key complaint is…
Read MoreAggregate Producers Tout Use of Kespry Aerial Intelligence
Aerial intelligence solutions provider Kespry showcased the work of more than 170 aggregates customers at AGG1 in Houston, March 6-8. These organizations, including new Kespry aggregates customers CSA Materials, Stoneco of Michigan (a division of Oldcastle) and York Building Products, all use the Kespry industrial drone-based platform to manage stockpile inventories, plan mining operations and maximize revenue.
Read MoreVulcan’s Grandin Sand Plant Earns WHC Certification
The team at the Vulcan Materials Co.’s Grandin Sand Plant in Melrose, Fla., has earned Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification for its commitment to managing a 14.4-acre on-site rookery.
Read MoreCemex’s FEC Quarry Earns Community Relations Award
Three Cemex USA facilities in Florida received recognition from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) for outstanding community involvement, and FEC Quarry in Miami led the way, earning the NSSGA’s coveted 2018 Platinum Award for Excellence in Community Relations.
Read MoreLake Elected Chairman of NSSGA Board of Directors
Randy Lake, president, CRH Americas Materials, was elected chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) board of directors during the association’s Annual Convention in Houston.
Read MoreIndustry Associations Blast Steel Tariffs
President Trump imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum in a move that has been criticized by manufacturing businesses, industry groups and many in Congress. The tariffs, designed to favor U.S. industries over their foreign competitors, contain an initial exemption for Canada and Mexico. The move is seen as a negotiating tactic as the administration seeks broader trade concessions from…
Read MoreKomatsu America to Purchase Pine Bush Equipment
Komatsu America Corp., through its subsidiary F and M Equipment Ltd., has entered into a purchase agreement with PBE Group, consisting of Pine Bush Equipment Co. Inc. and East PBE Inc. The planned closing date for the sale is April 1. The new entity, to be named later, will assume PBE Group’s trade territory, which ranges from most of Connecticut…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Up Slightly
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 0.5 percent in February to 146.9 (2000=100) from the revised January reading of 146.2. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
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