Markets in 59 of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the third quarter of 2014, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI).
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Construction Market Poised for Expansion in 2015
Dodge Data & Analytics released its 2015 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The outlook was presented at the 76th annual Outlook Executive Conference in Washington, D.C
Read MoreAEM, Rock Products, Team Up for CONEXPO Latin America
The educational program at CONEXPO Latin America 2015 will feature a new one-day aggregates conference at the show, designed to give producers practical, hands-on education that will help them streamline productivity and increase profitability.
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Increases in October
The Dodge Momentum Index rose in October, climbing to 125.5 (2000=100) for the month, up 7.6 percent from October’s reading of 116.6 according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
Read MoreTerex Launches Largest Horizontal Screen Unit
Terex Minerals Processing Systems (MPS) has launched its largest modular screening unit to date – the new MHS8203 Horizontal Screen Module, increasing the screening capacity and application capabilities of its existing modular product range. The MHS8203 Horizontal Screen Module features the new, highly efficient Terex Cedarapids LJ-TSV 8- x 20-ft. (1438 x 6096 mm) screen with legendary El-Jay oval stroke action.…
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The Land Stewardship Project is proclaiming that 47 frac sand companies currently operating in Wisconsin were reviewed by their organization, and environmental violations and other abuses were found to be abundant. The violations outlined in the report include sediment and wastewater spills, air quality problems, and illegal drilling and construction. Rich Budinger, president of the Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association, said…
Read MoreSioux Creek Silica Frac Sand Plant to Feature 4.7 Mile Conveyor
Sioux Creek Silica LLC announced that it has started construction on its new 940-acre sand mine and processing facility in the southeast corner of Barron County, Wis., and expects to begin operations by spring of 2015 and be fully operational by summer of 2015.
Read MoreHi-Crush Moves 1.2 Million Tons in Third Quarter
Hi-Crush reported third quarter results. Net income for the quarter was $37.3 million. The partnership reported earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $43.9 million for the third quarter of 2014.
Read MoreLame Duck Push
Nov. 7, 2014 – Michael W. Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, has an important message for aggregates producers. It goes like this: “The American people have selected who will represent them during the next Congress, but remember six more weeks of work remain for members of the 113th Congress. Tell them today that their job…
Read MoreNorth American Truck Orders Spike for Volvo
Volvo said orders in North America improved by 73 percent and reached a total of 17,772 vehicles, up from 10,251 the previous year, as the group gained market share in the region. Net orders in the third quarter amounted to 50,449 trucks, up from 44,224 vehicles a year ago while orders in Asia grew by 4 percent, while those in Europe…
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