Housing Starts Drop in December

With the delayed December data now published, the pace of single-family starts declined for the fourth consecutive month as housing affordability concerns weighed on the home construction market at the end of 2018. However, home building posted gains in 2018 relative to 2017. Total single-family and apartment construction starts were up 3.6 percent for the year, according to the joint data release…

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Taking a Quantum Leap

Feb. 27, 2019 – If you are U.S. Concrete, that Polaris acquisition is paying huge dividends. For 2018, the company’s Aggregate products revenue increased a totally crazy 101.3 percent to $182.6 million. Aggregate products volume increased 79.3 percent to 11.1 million tons. For the fourth quarter of 2018, Aggregate products revenue increased 59.5 percent to $46.4 million. Aggregate products volume increased 41.0 percent to 2.7 million tons. “Polaris continues to provide…

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McCloskey International’s Newest Stacker Is Versatile

AGG1 visitors got a first look at McCloskey International’s new tracked radial stacker – the ST80T Radial – that allows operators to switch from tracked to wheel in minutes. Built-in leveling indicators allow operators to position the stacker regardless of the ground evenness, with independent hydraulic jacklegs to stabilize once in place. A level gauge allows operators to position the…

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EvoQuip Adds Powerscreen Texas to Distributor Network

EvoQuip appointed Powerscreen Texas as the authorized distributor for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. The longstanding company will sell the full EvoQuip portfolio of compact crushing and screening equipment. Sam McNabb (pictured left), president and owner of Powerscreen Texas, said, “We are delighted to take on EvoQuip and be a part of what is a growing brand. The equipment is…

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