Schurco Slurry pumps and replacement parts for Warman pumps are the industry’s best source for supporting heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pumps in industries like hard rock mining, mineral processing, power generation, aggregate production, or any type of slurry pumping application, according to the company. Schurco Slurry specializes in handling the toughest and most abrasive applications, while supplying new slurry pumps with…
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Mississippi Lime Names Seelke Director of Safety
Mississippi Lime Co. (MLC) announced that Ryan Seelke is the company’s new director of safety. His focus will be on proactive risk-based safety practices, leadership, and training.
Read MoreTRIP: North Carolina Roads, Bridges Need Investment
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost North Carolina motorists a total of $10.3 billion statewide annually – as much as $1,976 per driver in some urban areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays.
Read MoreFlexco, MLT Establish Strategic Partnership
Flexco and MLT Minet Lacing Technology announced that they have signed an agreement in which Flexco will be the exclusive source for MLT products in the United States, Canada and Mexico. As part of the agreement, MLT will continue to manufacture the products for North America as Flexco integrates MLT North American business into its organization.
Read MoreManufacturing an Economic Bright Spot
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.
Read MoreGCAA 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.
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