Martin Sprocket & Gear Inc., a leading manufacturer of Power Transmission Parts and Material Handling Systems, expanded its U.S. service offering and inventory availability in the Northeast with the opening of a new Pittsburgh manufacturing branch in Zelienople, Pa. One of 30 Martin locations in North America, the Pennsylvania facility will stock a deep inventory of more than 30,000 SKUs…
Read MoreDay: January 28, 2016
This Week’s Market Buzz
According to Oil Pro, oil prices rose toward $34/bbl, amid growing chatter about the possibility of OPEC and non-OPEC producers meeting to discuss cutting production levels to support prices. Brent hit $35/bbl after the Russian Energy Minister said Saudi Arabia had proposed cutting oil output by up to 5 percent by each country in order to bolster oil prices. Brent…
Read MoreHalliburton Opens Huge New Texas Plant
Halliburton officially opened its Elmendorf South Texas Sand Plant with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It is the largest Halliburton sand facility in the world and represents a $35.7 million investment.
Read MoreHi-Crush, Liberty Partner to Increase Efficiencies in Colorado
Hi-Crush Partners LP and Liberty Oilfield Services jointly announced the achievement of operational milestones for sand volumes, unit train deliveries and efficiency gains during the fourth quarter of 2015.
Read MoreLegal Action Taken to Stop Sand Plants
Residents in Wisconsin’s Jackson County are suing to stop the development of two frac sand mining operations proposed by AllEnergy of Iowa and Terracore of Alberta, Canada. The cases are the first of their kind in the state, according to Wisconsin Public Radio.
Read MoreWisconsin Town Considering Nonmetallic Mining Ordinance
The Trenton, Wis., town board has imposed a moratorium on the expansion of nonmetallic mining operations in the town, according to the Pierce County Herald. An ordinance is now pending for adoption and stipulates the moratorium is to continue for no longer than one year when it’s adopted.
Read MoreMcLanahan Wet Processing School a Success
McLanahan Corp. hosted its first Wet Processing School Jan. 27-28, 2016, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, Pa. More than 100 producer attendees, and a number of dealers had the opportunity to attend general and breakout sessions focusing on everything from basic washing and classifying systems to more complex plants and water-management. Sessions on hydrosizers, sand tanks and screws,…
Read MoreAthabasca Appoints Greenwood
Athabasca Minerals Inc. appointed Chris Greenwood to the position of vice president, operations. Greenwood will be responsible for the continuing development of the aggregate business in the Wood Buffalo region, expanding the corporation’s market share throughout Western Canada, and complimenting the increased focus on potential infrastructure related projects for Athabasca industrial minerals. President and CEO Scott MacDougall states, “We are extremely pleased…
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