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1. EvoQuip Launches New Impact Crusher: (Prime-Time Products); ... rock and heavy duty recycled concrete with ease, and turning it into products we have been able to reuse on our construction sites.” The rapid set up time and intuitive control system on the Cobra 230 ...; Created on 16 October 2017
2. PCA Predicts Moderate Cement Growth: (Latest News); ... projected earlier this year. Bad weather, especially in the high volume concrete markets of Florida and Texas, coupled with lower anticipated public construction sector budgets are behind the more ...; Created on 11 October 2017
3. What's the Deal?: (Blog); ... be acquired by Vulcan Materials, but that deal was superceded by an offer from U.S. Concrete. Oct. 6, 2017 – The CRH-Ash Grove merger just took a fresh turn. The company provided an update regardin ...; Created on 06 October 2017
4. Chaney Enterprises Now Offers Limestone Via Rail: (Latest News); Chaney Enterprises, a ready-mix concrete, aggregates and construction supplies producer, announced it will now offer limestone to its customers transported by a new railway just completed at the company’s ...; Created on 03 October 2017
5. U.S. concrete to Buy Polaris; Vulcan Deal Terminated: (Latest News); U.S. Concrete Inc. announced that it has entered into an arrangement agreement with Vancouver, Canada-based Polaris Materials Corp. pursuant to which U.S. Concrete will acquire all the issued and outstanding ...; Created on 29 September 2017
6. Western Rock Products Celebrates 50 Years of Service: (Latest News); ... and construction services in Cedar City, Utah. The company quickly grew and now in 2017, provides rock products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services along the I-15 corridor. ...; Created on 25 September 2017
7. CRH to Acquire Ash Grove Cement: (Latest News); ... rn United States. In addition to cement manufacturing facilities, the company operates 52 ready mix concrete plants, 25 sand and gravel plants, 20 limestone quarries and nine packaged products plants. ...; Created on 21 September 2017
8. Vibratory Tables From BPS Available in Flat Deck or Grid Deck: (Material Handling & Conveying); ... tables are used for settling product contents in drums, bulk bags, portable bins, bulk boxes, gaylords, lever packs, concrete, foundries and moulds. BPS vibratory tables are available in jogger tables, ...; Created on 19 September 2017
9. Terex Trucks’ Rigid TR70 is a concrete Choice for Conco Quarries: (Loading & Hauling); ... was set up by Ralph Reed and his stepson Tom Baird. With a primary focus on the production of ready-mix concrete, Conco sailed through its first decade of business and made the decision to purchase the ...; Created on 19 September 2017
10. Finding a Network- Connection Solution: (Features); ... is an integrated aggregates and ready-mix concrete company based in Houston. Alleyton operates five sand and gravel sites and has seven ready-mix concrete plants in the west Houston metropolitan area. ...; Created on 18 September 2017
11. Construction on the Quarry Floor: (Features); ... and electrical plans. By the time Kraemer’s crew unplugged in October, the foundations were set for a successful project. Rivisto recalled, “Superior had folks on site, we had our concrete contractors ...; Created on 18 September 2017
12. FIRST LOOK - SEPTEMBER 2017: (First Look); Vulcan Materials Acquires Polaris / ACG Materials Acquires Diamond Gypsum / U.S. Concrete Aggregates Sales Up 8.3 Percent TOP NEWS Vulcan Materials Acquires Polaris Vulcan Materials Co. reached ...; Created on 18 September 2017
13. Arizona Aggregates Producer to Build Border Wall Prototype: (Latest News); U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the selection of four construction companies to build concrete prototypes of the wall President Trump has said he wants to build along with border with ...; Created on 01 September 2017
14. PB Materials Acquires Aggregates, Ready-Mix Assets in Texas: (Latest News); PB Materials Holdings Inc. (PBM), a regional producer of aggregates and ready-mix concrete in the Permian Basin, has completed the simultaneous acquisitions of substantially all of the assets of WUUD ...; Created on 31 August 2017
15. Houston Hammered by Hurricane Harvey; Rebuilding to Take Years: (Latest News); ... Richard S. Szecsy, president of the Texas Aggregates and Concrete Association, spoke to Rock Products, and said the Houston area will be rebuilding for years. "First and foremost, let's not forg ...; Created on 30 August 2017
16. Publicly Traded Companies Report: (Features); ... In the second quarter of 2017, net sales for the company’s Building Materials business, which includes the aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, and asphalt and paving product lines, were $931.7 ...; Created on 29 August 2017
17. MSHA Report: (Features); ... 27.5 tons of concrete sand.” The truck driver had more than 13 years of experience. I’d be surprised if the truck wasn’t equipped with a radio, and I’d bet the driver also had a cell phone. In any case, ...; Created on 29 August 2017
18. Aggregates Industry Market Report: (Features); ... 2.0 percent, concrete volume increased 14.0 percent and aggregates volume increased 21.0 percent compared to 2016. On February 10, 2017, Eagle Materials completed the previously announced acquisition of ...; Created on 29 August 2017
19. The Economic Impact of the Natural Aggregates Industry:: (Features); ... (3 percent), asphalt (2.2 percent) and steel (0.4 percent) making up the rest.8 A heavy use of aggregates is not limited to road construction. By volume, concrete is 60 percent to 75 percent natural aggregates. ...; Created on 29 August 2017
20. Vulcan Materials Acquires Polaris Materials: (Latest News); ... te of California. Polaris has assembled high quality aggregate reserves that will further expand our product offerings, particularly for certain concrete applications, as well as our geographic coverage ...; Created on 28 August 2017
21. Seattle Strike Settled; Producers, Teamsters Reach Agreement: (Latest News); ... Teamsters Local 174 and the five companies involved in bargaining. The contract was voted on by Local 174 members at CalPortland, Cadman, Stoneway Concrete, Salmon Bay Sand & Gravel, and Lehigh Cement. ...; Created on 25 August 2017
22. Cemex, California Approve Lapis Sand Plant Agreement: (Latest News); ... um. Lapis sand continues to be a key component of a unique concrete product specified by CalTrans for use in bridge roadways to enhance safety. During the phase-out plan, Cemex will continue its long-stan ...; Created on 18 August 2017
23. Polaris Anticipates Strong Second Half of Year: (Latest News); ... tly increased commercial and infrastructure construction in LA in the coming years. Orca’s high-performance concrete aggregates are well positioned to be an essential component of the high specification conc ...; Created on 15 August 2017
24. Outback Materials to Partner With CarbonCure: (Latest News); Outback Materials has partnered with CarbonCure Technologies in order to provide environmentally friendly concrete to projects in Central California, including the high-profile California High-Speed Rail ...; Created on 15 August 2017
25. U.S. concrete Aggregates Sales Up 8.3 Percent: (Latest News); U.S. Concrete Inc. reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. In the second quarter of 2017, the company reported a net loss of $2.3 million compared to a net loss of $3.5 million in the second ...; Created on 10 August 2017
26. Martin Marietta Scores Record Second Quarter Results: (Latest News); ... compared with $266.5 million, an increase of 9.7 percent. In the second quarter of 2017, net sales for the Building Materials business, which includes the aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete and ...; Created on 01 August 2017
27. Eagle Materials Proppant Revenues Jump 271 Percent: (Frac Sand); ... million includes depreciation, depletion and amortization of $7.6 million. Concrete and Aggregates reported revenues for the first quarter of $43.5 million, an increase of 26 percent. First quarter operatin ...; Created on 27 July 2017
28. Eagle Materials Reports Strong First Quarter: (Latest News); Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ended June 30, 2017. The company is reporting record revenues of $366.1 million, up 23 percent. Concrete and Aggregates ...; Created on 27 July 2017
29. PERMITTING - JULY 2017: (Permitting); Concrete Crushing Operation Opposed / Minnesota Quarry Faces Blasting Issues / Strong Opposition to Canadian Plant / Protestors File Suit to Prevent Aggregates Operation Concrete Crushing Operation ...; Created on 26 July 2017
30. Understanding the ELD Mandate: (Features); ... setting the product vision for Trimble Construction Logistics, developing solutions that increase efficiencies and safety for fleets in the ready mix concrete and bulk materials industry. Van Grootel has ...; Created on 26 July 2017
31. Low-Water Washing: (Features); ... washer averages about 300 gal.-per-minute of water usage. Field-Proven Operation Reno, Nev.-based Rilite Aggregate was facing a water management challenge. The company had been washing its concrete ...; Created on 26 July 2017
32. Construction Material Prices Building Up Construction Costs: (Latest News); ... also showed weakness. Prices remained flat for ocean freight from Asia to U.S. carbon steel pipe and ready-mix concrete. “Ready-mix concrete prices rose during the first half of the year, although ...; Created on 26 July 2017
33. Cemex Shows Commitment to California Communities: (Latest News); ... , 100 ft. down, passing the massive equipment workers use daily to provide aggregates for concrete projects across California. ...; Created on 17 July 2017
34. FIRST LOOK - JULY 2017: (First Look); ... USA LLC, for $900 million in cash, and Petaluma, Calif.-based Shamrock Materials, a six-decade-old company and one of the largest suppliers of concrete and paving materials to San Francisco’s North Bay ...; Created on 14 July 2017
35. EvoEquip Cobra 230 Impact Crusher: (Prime-Time Products); ... heavy duty recycled concrete with ease, and turning it into products we have been able to reuse on our construction sites.” The rapid set up time and intuitive control system on the Cobra 230 enables ...; Created on 10 July 2017
36. Superstars Of Screening: (Features); ... asphalt and concrete products. Products include grizzly and pan feeders, inclined screens, horizontal screens and inclined vibrating grizzly screens. Telsmith vibrating equipment excels at providing advanced ...; Created on 28 June 2017
37. 3 Maintenance Myths That Are Eating Your Cake: (Maintenance & Wear Parts); ... value to the organization. If the maintenance practices are not adding value, they should be eliminated. Heresy, you say? In cement, concrete and aggregates, maintenance activities consistently comprise ...; Created on 21 June 2017
38. Working Alone: (Law); ... trailer while it was being raised and was engulfed by the sand as it came out in the excess dumping area. The truck had been loaded with 27.5 tons of concrete sand.” The truck driver had more than 13 years ...; Created on 21 June 2017
39. Headwaters MB Aggregates Market Report: (Features); ... Materials, LLC and Razorback Concrete Co. Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE:SUM) 110.0 02/17/2017 Bestway Concrete Co. BURNCO Rock Products Ltd. Undisclosed ...; Created on 20 June 2017
40. New Commercial Construction Index Marks Growth: (Latest News); ... respondents reported difficultly finding skilled workers. The contractors reported the biggest shortages in the concrete, interior finishes/millwork, masonry, electrical and plumbing trades. “The commercial ...; Created on 16 June 2017
41. Robin E. Graves: (Rock Stars); ASTM International’s Committee on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates (C09) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Robin E. Graves, corporate manager of technical services for Vulcan Materials ...; Created on 14 June 2017
42. Lehigh Hanson to Acquire Saunders Companies: (Latest News); Lehigh Hanson Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire all operating assets of the Saunders Companies. These assets include 13 fixed ready mixed concrete plants, two portable ready mixed ...; Created on 12 June 2017
43. Command Alkon, McNeilus Offer Integrated Telematics Solution: (Loadout & Transportation); ... with Command Alkon to deliver a cutting-edge technology solution with exclusive functionality. We’re providing a fully integrated package for the ready mix concrete industry” said Bryan Datema, platform ...; Created on 06 June 2017
44. HBC-radiomatic Remote Controls Used on Crusher: (Crushing & Breaking); ... in applications related to rock, in addition to recycled concrete and asphalt. Positioning the operator away from the machine has inherent safety and productivity advantages that are becoming more and ...; Created on 06 June 2017
45. ConExpo-Con/Agg Revisited (Part 2): (Features); ... The drill’s hydraulic power source is available with a 20-hp gasoline engine and can be used with other hydraulic tools like concrete saws, breakers, tampers and chain saws. Little Beaver Inc., www.littlebeaver.com ...; Created on 06 June 2017
46. The Rock Products Interview: Mark Helm: (Features); ... and central Louisiana, and its sales area extends throughout the south central United States. Dolese is consistently ranked as one of the top 20 aggregate producers and one of the top 20 concrete producers ...; Created on 06 June 2017
47. The Crushing Equation: (Features); ... time for aggregate/asphalt producers and concrete recyclers, while offering numerous advantages compared to track plants. RipRap was specially designed to provide aggregate producers with the ultimate ...; Created on 06 June 2017
48. Graymont Sells New York Materials Business to Upstone: (Latest News); ... New York Materials business is focused on providing construction stone, sand and gravel, asphalt products and ready-mix concrete to meet infrastructure and general construction needs in the region. Graymont ...; Created on 31 May 2017
49. Vulcan Materials Acquires Shamrock Materials: (Latest News); Vulcan Materials acquired Petaluma, Calif.-based Shamrock Materials, a six-decade-old company and one of the largest suppliers of concrete and paving materials to San Francisco's North Bay area. Shamroc ...; Created on 25 May 2017
50. Eagle Materials' concrete and Aggregates, Cement Revenues Spike: (Latest News); ... up 11 percent. Net earnings per diluted share of $0.75, down 6 percent. Concrete and Aggregates reported fiscal 2017 operating earnings of $18.1 million, up 84 percent compared to the prior year. ...; Created on 18 May 2017

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