Hi-Crush Resumes Operations at Whitehall, Idles Augusta Facility

Hi-Crush Partners announced that it resumed operations at its Northern White frac sand production facility in Whitehall, Wis. Concurrently, the partnership announced that it has idled operations at its Northern White frac sand production facility in Augusta, Wis. “The dedicated and experienced workforce at the Augusta facility is in the process of transitioning to the operation of the Whitehall facility,”…

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This Week’s Market Buzz

• Oil prices hovered around 2019 highs at press time, bolstered by OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, but were capped by slowing growth in the global economy. Crude inventories rose by 3.7 million barrels in the week to Feb. 15, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said, compared with analysts’ expectations for an increase of 3.1…

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Shuster Has Landed

Feb. 21, 2019 – We knew he wouldn’t stay idle too long. Former House Transportation Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) is joining lobbying giant Squire Patton Boggs along with former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY). They’ll be working with another pair of bipartisan lawmakers at the firm: former Sens. John Breaux (D-La.), who’s also on the board of freight rail giant CSX, and…

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Chaney Enterprises Promotes Long

Chaney Enterprises, an aggregates, ready mixed, custom blends and related construction-supplies provider, announced the promotion of Amie Long to human resources director.   In her new role, Long will manage all functions of the human resources department including safety, benefits, training, recruiting, staffing and wellness. She will also oversee and lead all human resources personnel to ensure they align with…

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New Reserves for New Enterprise

Feb. 20, 2019 – New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc. has acquired approximately 100 million tons of estimated mineral reserves near the borough of Garrett in Somerset County, Pa. The company plans to utilize the additional reserves to support its existing operations in the area. Paul Detwiler III, the company’s president and CEO, commented, “We are pleased to add the…

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