Eriez’ Lifting Magnets have always stood out with their distinctive orange exteriors. Now the color orange on its line of Lifting Magnets has been granted a trademark registration from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Trademark Registration Number 4,780,593 was issued for the color orange for industrial machines, namely magnetic separators in the form of suspended lift magnets for industrial use…
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Rock Products’ Aggregate Industry Market Report
In This Exclusive Analysis prepared for Rock Products, Headwaters MB Looks at Current Market Trends Such as Mergers and Acquisitions, Aggregate Production and Pricing. By Brian Krehbiel
Read MoreHouse to Mark Up Highway Bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee announced that they plan to hold a markup hearing on a long-term transportation bill on Thursday, Oct. 22, a week earlier than anticipated, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MoreExtraordinary Vulcan Profit Growth Expected
Oct. 15, 2015 – According to an article on USAToday.com, nine companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, including Vulcan Materials, are expected to post 70 percent or greater adjusted profit growth in the third quarter. Adjusted profit for the S&P 500 is expected to fall 5.3 percent. Legg Mason is expected to be the profit growth champ of the third quarter.…
Read MoreSuperior Enters Crushing-Equipment Market
Superior Industries Inc. has entered the crushing-equipment market with the debut of its brand new Patriot Cone Crusher, marking a major milestone for the company’s new crushing and screening division.The high-performance cone is the manufacturer’s first entry into crushing technologies for bulk processing applications. “In the month’s leading up to the launch of our first crusher, we have worked hard to…
Read MoreSt. Lawrence Seaway Dry Bulk Shipments Strong
According to figures from the St. Lawrence Seaway, dry bulk shipments from April 2 to September 30, including road salt from mines and construction materials, remained strong tallying 6.5 million metric tons, up 8 percent over the same period in 2014.
Read MoreWOTUS Rule Blocked Nationwide
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) reported that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a nationwide stay on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
Read MorePipestone Quarry LLC Buys Montana Quarry
Pipestone Quarry LLC has acquired the Pipestone Quarry, 20 miles east of Butte, Mont. Owner Dennis Washington recently finalized the purchase. The quarry, about 64 acres, produces rock for railroad ballast.
Read MoreLummi Island Heritage Trust Buys Washington Quarry
The Washington-based Lummi Island Heritage Trust has purchased a quarry on Lummi Island, Wash. “The Heritage Trust now owns the quarry property, with responsibility for preservation in perpetuity consistent with the Trust’s mission and conservation values,” the organization said in a release. Lummi Island Heritage Trust, a nationally accredited land trust, has now conserved 1,088 acres of land on Lummi Island.
Read MoreCONEXPO Latin America Offers Latest Product Innovations
CONEXPO Latin America will feature the latest products and services for the Latin American market, as well as business solutions from industry manufacturers and engineers. CONEXPO Latin America will be held Oct. 21-24, 2015, in Santiago, Chile, at the Espacio Riesco, co-located with Edifica and EXPO HORMIGÓN.
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