THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF NSSGA TALKS TO ROCK PRODUCTS ABOUT HIS GOALS, INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUNG LEADERS. By Mark S. Kuhar At its convention in Baltimore earlier this year, the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) elected Charles Luck IV of Luck Stone as its chairman for the year. He spoke to Rock Products about where…
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App of the Month – May 2015
VOLVO CE APP: INFORMATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS The Volvo CE Insider app allows mobile device users to easily access the latest information, resources and customer support solutions from Volvo Construction Equipment – 24/7 without an Internet connection or cell phone reception. “The new Volvo CE Insider app puts helpful information and important functions right at your fingertips,” said John Johnston,…
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Dennis Coker, Natural Resource Partners
WINNER OF THE 2015 MARK S. WALSH AWARD, SPONSORED BY ROCK PRODUCTS First of all, congratulations. How do you feel about receiving the Mark S. Walsh Award? It is definitely an honor to be considered in the same group as previous Mark S. Walsh Award winners such as Paul Mellott Jr., Rich Blake, Bill Sandbrook and Charlie Luck IV, to…
Read MoreYoung Leaders, Frac Sand and More
Rock Products is very pleased to be a partner with the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) in supporting its Young Leaders.
Read MoreFirst Look – May 2015
TOP NEWS Industry Invades Washington The 2015 Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In was held April 14-15, in Washington, D.C. More than 500 people descended upon the Capitol. John Deere Rolls Out New Iron Among the equipment showcased at an Arizona event was the tier 4 final 1050K Crawler Dozer, and the 300G LC and Hitachi ZX300LC-6 excavators. Coker Wins Young…
Read MoreHyster Tire Handlers Make Changes a Breeze
Hyster Co. has introduced a new series of tire-handling trucks for demanding applications in the mining, ports and intermodal industries. The Hyster tire handlers provide fast and effective “total tire handling solutions” that help maximize uptime while promoting operational safety. In close association with Greenfield Products LLC and Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Hyster now offers 21 tire handler configurations ranging from…
Read MoreMDU Resources Reports First Quarter Earnings
MDU Resources Group Inc. reported first quarter consolidated adjusted earnings of $22.8 million, or 12 cents per share, compared to $35.6 million, or 19 cents per share for the first quarter of 2014. On a GAAP basis the company reported a loss of $306.1 million, or $1.57 per share, compared to first quarter 2014 earnings of $56.5 million, or 30…
Read MoreAggregate Industries US Recognized for Recycling Activities
Aggregate Industries US, a Holcim Group Co., is pleased to announce that its Severn Asphalt facility received the Gold Achievement Award for exceptional commitment to recycling initiatives.
Read MoreNew Construction Starts in April Advance 10 Percent
The value of new construction starts in April increased 10 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $698.7 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The nonresidential building sector came in particularly strong, lifted by the inclusion of two massive projects as April starts – an $8.1 billion petrochemical plant in Louisiana and a $1.2…
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