An estimated 393 million metric tons (Mt) of crushed stone was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 7 percent compared with that of the second quarter of 2017, according to Jason Willett, crushed stone commodity specialist.
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Housing Starts Up 9.2 Percent
Total housing starts increased 9.2 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.28 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department.
Read MoreHrbek Rejoins Superior Sales Team
Superior Industries Inc. recently added Brad Hrbek to its domestic equipment sales team. Hrbek, who will celebrate a quarter-century of service to the construction equipment industry next year, is Superior’s new equipment territory sales manager in the Southeast. “Brad is well-known for his strong work ethic and vast knowledge of bulk material applications,” said Scott Gulan, sales manager for Superior’s…
Read MoreWestern States Cat Announces First Female President
Kelly Olson is the first woman to be chosen as president for Western States Equipment Company, and will succeed Tom Harris, who plans to retire at the end of the year. Olson will assume her official duties in January 2019, ensuring a smooth transition for customers. Since joining Western States in 2004 as finance manager, Olson has served in various roles for…
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