Nov. 14, 2014 – The frac sand market is still going strong. Frac Sand Insider 2014 is the only show devoted solely to sharing operational insights and solutions for the frac sand industry. Presented by Rock Products, the conference will take place at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Tailored to both experienced operators and companies just entering the industry, this is…
Read MoreDay: November 14, 2014
Off-Highway Diesel Prices
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of Nov. 14 is $3.421. That is higher than the previous comparison price-per-gallon of $3.359.
Read MoreNSSGA Demands EPA Back Down on Waters Rule
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reconsider its proposal to radically expand the scope of federal authority over water and land uses across the U.S. Aggregates producers argued that the policy change is unjustifiable and the cost to the American taxpayer and industry would…
Read MorePhilippi-Hagenbuch Marks 45th Anniversary
November marks the 45th anniversary of Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. which was co-founded by L.B. “Phil” Philippi (Pat Hagenbuch’s Father) and LeRoy Hagenbuch, P.E. Since its founding, PHIL has grown into an international company focusing on innovations for haulage equipment that has a wide reach, yet retains its modest, family owned footprint in Peoria, Ill.It all started with two shoe boxes that led to…
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