After discussions with key stakeholders and feedback from industry-leading concrete and masonry associations, World of Concrete (WOC) made the proactive decision to reschedule WOC 2021 from January to June. The decision to move the dates back several months was not easily reached; however, the organizers felt it was the right choice for all involved. WOC will now take place June 8-10, educational offerings June 7-10, at the Las…
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Luck Stone to Debut Digital Platform for Customers
Luck Stone, the nation’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, will launch JobSight, a digital platform allowing customers 24/7 accessibility to place orders, manage accounts, track deliveries and more. JobSight will launch in October 2020.
Read MoreCEMEX Receives 11 Awards from NSSGA
CEMEX earned 11 awards from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), recognizing the ongoing and longstanding commitments to environmental excellence and positive community relations at its aggregates operations.
Read MoreSuperior Industries Adds Rock Machinery to Dealer Network
Superior Industries Inc. has appointed Rock Machinery as its crushing equipment dealer in Wisconsin, most of Illinois and the western half of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Headquartered at a brand new repair facility in Allentown, Wis., Rock Machinery will sell, service and support Superior’s Liberty Jaw Crusher, Patriot Cone Crusher, Sentry Horizontal Shaft Impactor and Valor Vertical Shaft Impactor. Aggregate producers…
Read MoreNSSGA Announces 2020 Barry K. Wendt Scholarship Winner
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has awarded Ryan Sibley, a junior at the Missouri University of Science & Technology, its annual Barry K. Wendt Scholarship.
Read MoreSandvik Releases New Version of Digital Driller
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology released a new version of its Digital Driller operator training simulator, designed to allow the training of underground drill operators and maintenance personnel from anywhere. The OEM said the Digital Driller is small and compact with a wheeled carrying case, and can be easily transported by one person from one place to another. It has…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Electric Car Problem
Sept. 25, 2020 – California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he has directed the state to ban gasoline-powered cars beginning in 15 years. The new executive order aims to eliminate new models of traditional cars and put more vehicles powered by clean technologies such as fuel cells and batteries on California’s roads. I get that. But, what about gasoline taxes that go…
Read MoreTyree Joins Eagle Iron Works
Eagle Iron Works (EIW) added Eric Tyree to its sales team. Tyree is responsible for EIW’s dealer and customer relationship building in the Eastern region of the United States. Tyree first joined McLanahan Corp. in May 2014, working primarily with wet processing equipment. He supported both east and west coasts of the United States, focusing on complete plants, such as Ultra Sand Plants and…
Read MoreTRIP: Traffic Congestion Hampers Long Island, N.Y., Roads
The high level of traffic congestion on Long Island hampers the region’s economic competitiveness and impacts quality of life in the area, according to a new report released by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The report, “Keeping Long Island Mobile: Accomplishments and Challenges in Improving Accessibility on Long Island to Support Quality of Life and a Strong Economy,” examines…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 15th Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Sept. 1, a miner died at Arepet Industries, Bexar, Texas, when he fell while attempting to close a hatch on the top of a bulk material trailer. The miner was wearing a fall protection harness but his lanyard was not attached to a secure anchorage.
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