TOP NEWS AGG1 Rocks Baltimore This year’s show featured record registered attendance of more than 7,600, an increase of more than 1,000 over the previous record and 26 percent over the last edition of the shows; registrants came from all 50 states, 9 of the 10 Canadian provinces and more than 50 other countries. New Fracking Laws Challenged by Industry…
Read MoreMonth: April 2015
Housing Production Edges Up 2 Percent in March
Nationwide housing starts rose 2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 926,000 units in March from an upwardly revised February reading, according to newly released data from the U.S. Commerce Department.
Read MoreLafarge, Holcim Note U.S. Divestitures
April 20, 2015 – The ducks are not quite in row on the Lafarge-Holicm merger. Lafarge and Holcim gave details of asset disposals in the United States that they propose as part of their planned merger, due to close in July. Lafarge said in a joint statement that it would sell its Davenport cement plant in Iowa and seven terminals along the…
Read MoreMichigan Road, Bridge Conditions Face Huge Decline
Michigan’s transportation system faces mounting challenges in the form of deteriorated roads and bridges, a lack of adequate safety features, highway bottlenecks and an inability to fund projects needed to support economic development opportunities in the state. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could improve road and bridge conditions, boost safety, increase roadway efficiency…
Read MoreSuperior Industries Completes Clemro Acquisition
Superior Industries Inc. has officially completed its acquisition of Clemro Western Ltd., which was announced earlier this year. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the 30-year-old company is known for manufacturing jaw and cone crushers, incline and horizontal screens, and belt and grizzly feeders. According to Superior, the addition of these product lines allows the company to increase its bulk handing portfolio…
Read MoreJohn Deere Rolls Out New Iron at Arizona Event
John Deere welcomed the trade press, including Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith, to its Sacaton, Ariz., proving grounds on April 14 for a one-day event that highlighted its expanded production-class equipment. Among the equipment showcased was the tier 4 final 1050K Crawler Dozer, and the 300G LC and Hitachi ZX300LC-6 excavators. Utilizing years of research and extensive customer feedback, the 1050K has…
Read MoreBoart Longyear LS250 MiniSonic a Versatile Compact Rig
Boart Longyear introduced the LS250 MiniSonic, a compact rig suitable for a wide variety of environmental, geotechnical, water and mining projects. Capable of drilling to depths of up to 250 ft. (78m) when used with 4.75-in. (12-mm) casing, the wide 600-mm rubber tracks provide low ground pressure (.28 bar/4 psi) and make it perfect for jobs in the most sensitive and…
Read MoreMcLanahan Holds Frac Sand Processing Event
Frac sand producers are constantly challenged to do more with their resources. As regulations become stricter, they need to be fully aware of what solutions will ensure they are more productive, more efficient, and more profitable. To support frac sand producers and help further educate them on frac sand processing, McLanahan Corp., hosted its first Frac Sand Processing School in Eau…
Read MoreARTBA Honors Highway, Bridge, Tunnel Projects
Highway, bridge and tunnel projects from Arizona, New Jersey and Florida were recognized for their contributions to environmental protection and mitigation during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) 16th annual “Globe Awards” event, held April 14 in the Nation’s Capital as part of the association’s Federal Issues Program.
Read MoreTRIP Report Warns that Texas Needs Road Improvements
Transportation improvements are needed to address deficient, crowded or congested roads, highways and bridges in Texas that threaten to stifle the state’s economic growth and development. This is according to a new report released by TRIP, a Washington, DC based national transportation research organization.
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