BKT will showcase its EARTHMAX SR 46 tire at bauma. The tire is “an innovative solution for rigid dumpers operating under adverse conditions in rocky environments such as mines, dams and the construction sites of large building structures,” the company said. Previously available in the 49-in. version, a new pattern will be officially showcased at bauma in the largest size…
Read MoreDay: March 18, 2019
NSSGA Seeks Awards of Excellence Applicants
National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) member companies can apply for Community Relations, Safety and Health and Environmental Excellence, from March 15 through May 17.
Read MoreMurray Predicts
March 18, 2018 – Robert A. Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics, notes both positives and negatives in the organization’s latest monthly report. “In early 2019, there are several near-term positives for construction. Interest rates have settled back from levels reached during last year’s fourth quarter, material prices appear to be rising more slowly, and the partial government…
Read MoreReport: U.S. GDP Will Lose $290 billion Due to Tariffs
With tariffs continuing to take a toll on U.S. businesses, farmers, communities, and families across the country, a new report by IHS Markit outlines the impact of tariffs on the equipment manufacturing industry and the broader U.S. economy. “This report shows that tariffs continue to take a toll on U.S. equipment manufacturers, who will pay significantly more to manufacture equipment…
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