The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) sent a letter to leaders in both chambers of Congress stressing the urgent need for bipartisan action to support state and local governments in the next economic relief bill who are being forced to halt public works projects due to economic shortfalls as result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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VDG
The VDG drum motor is a one-component conveyor drive design, which houses all moving parts inside the drum, eliminating the hazards posed by external drive parts, increasing operator safety, efficiency, and maximizing space utilization. Visit VDG online.
Read MoreTerex MPS
Standard Terex MPS modules and custom Kemper Equipment engineering in perfect harmony at this limestone crushing and screening plant in Virginia. Visit Terex MPS online.
Read MoreDeere Elects New Construction Division President
The Deere & Company board of directors elected John Stone to the position of president, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems, effective July 1. In his role, Stone will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the company’s construction and forestry operations throughout the world and for the continued success of the Wirtgen organization. Stone also will have…
Read MoreSand and Gravel Prices
June 29, 2020 – According to Deni Koenhemsi, senior economist ECR, Pricing and Purchasing for IHS Markit, “Sand and gravel prices very much stand out from other commodities, which have registered sizeable price drops in April and May. Although in year-over-year terms, escalation is slowing down; the sand and gravel prices do not show the effects of the pandemic.”
Read MoreSandvik Debuts ‘My Rock Tools Analyze’ Digital Solution
Sandvik Rock Tools now offers an entirely new digital solution: My Rock Tools Analyze. It is a mobile application designed to help customers improve their rock-tool performance through analyzing failure and discard reasons. Digitalization is one of the most significant developments in the mining and construction industries for decades. Sandvik is proud to be at the forefront of this process…
Read MoreMSHA Warns About Fall-From-Height Accidents
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that 28 miners have died after falling from heights over the last 10 years. Deaths from falls have increased from 8% to 19% of mining fatalities in the last two years. This is due to:
Read MoreSource Extends Contract with Shell in Canada
Source Energy Services Ltd. has extended and expanded its contract with Shell Canada Limited. Under the revised agreement, Source will continue to provide Northern White frac sand to Shell for its Duvernay wells.
Read MoreHi-Crush Frac Sand Volumes Up in First Quarter
Hi-Crush Inc. reported first-quarter 2020 results, along with additional financial and operational updates. Revenues during the first quarter of 2020 totaled $146.4 million compared to $125.5 million during the fourth quarter of 2019.
Read MoreVista Files Chapter 11
Vista Proppants and Logistics LLC, and its subsidiaries have commenced a voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
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