Jan. 26, 2021 – U.S. manufacturing activity surged to its highest level in nearly 14 years in early January, but bottlenecks in the supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are driving up prices and signaling a rise in inflation in the months ahead, according to Reuters.
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GCAA Meeting Features Vulcan’s Fleming; Georgia Governor
According to the Georgia Construction Aggregates Association (GCAA), the 2021 Georgia Chamber Eggs & Issues Breakfast was held virtually this year. Jimmy Fleming, vice president of permitting & external relations at Vulcan Materials and GCAA Government/Community Affairs Committee chairman, and Jeff Wansley, GCAA executive director, participated in the virtual event. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was the headliner.
Read MoreNSSGA Notes Executive Orders that Affect the Aggregates Industry
Since taking office less than a week ago, President Biden has issued dozens of Executive Orders (EO) that may impact businesses in the aggregates industry. While EOs are largely written to reemphasize policy objectives, they do present a formal roadmap of how federal agencies plan to enact their goals. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has summarized these measures, along with actions…
Read MoreVolvo Unveils Electric Excavator Prototype
Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled the EX03, the company’s first electric prototype in the mid-size excavator range. With low noise, zero exhaust emissions and reduced maintenance needs, the EX03 represents the future for safer and more environmentally responsible construction sites.
Read MoreAED, Inside the Blueprint Announce Partnership
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and Inside the Blueprint (ITB) have entered into a strategic partnership to provide AED and its members with educational content regarding issues, initiatives and new solutions related to the equipment distribution industry.
Read MoreTACA Podcasts to Highlight Aggregate, Concrete, Cement Industries
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) announced the launch of its new podcast, “TACA Talks,” which will highlight industry news, best practices and candid discussions about the aggregate, concrete, cement and other associated industries in Texas.
Read MoreStauber Introduces Saving America’s Mines Act
Congressman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced the Saving America’s Mines Act, legislation that will prohibit any administration from unilaterally halting the mining of critical minerals on federal lands where mining is currently permissible.
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