Materials washing specialist CDE Global has announced that it has increased its product assembly space by 32 percent to allow for the production of 60 additional machines every year. CDE Global designs and manufactures materials washing and classification equipment with applications in a variety of sectors; sand and aggregates, construction waste recycling, mining, specialist industrial sands and environmental. The regional office network…
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Martin Marietta Has Record Fourth Quarter; Full-Year
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported its results for the fourth-quarter and year ending Dec. 31, 2015. The company is reporting consolidated net sales of $780.8 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $779.5 million in the previous year’s fourth quarter; and $3.3 billion for the full year, compared to $2.7 billion in 2014. Heritage aggregates business net sales were up…
Read MoreSandvik Celebrates Distributor Performance at Global Conference
Sandvik Construction Mobile Crushers and Screens held its annual Global Distributor Conference in Ireland last month. Delegates from 60 Sandvik Mobiles’ distributors from around the world participated at the conference. Attendees were welcomed by Sandvik Construction President Dinggui Gao, before participating in workshops, seminars and demonstrations. Distributors were taken to a local quarry in order to view some of the newest…
Read MoreWebasto Offers Engine-Off Cooling System for Off-Highway Equipment
To complement its Polar Cab TS, an engine-off cabin cooling system that features exclusive thermal storage technology, Webasto launched the all-new Polar Cab ES at the 2016 CONDEX Show. The new Webasto Polar Cab ES maintains cool cabin temperatures during wait/load time in hot, humid and full sun conditions. Operators can now turn off their engines and keep comfortable, leading…
Read MoreFormer Stone Association Executive Bob Bartlett Dies
The aggregates industry is mourning the loss of Robert G. Bartlett, former president and CEO of the National Stone Association. Bartlett was living in Hilton Head Island, S.C., where he passed away from a sudden stroke at home. According to his obituary, “he was at peace, passed with dignity and his loving family at his side.” Born Nov. 12, 1931,…
Read MoreMcLanahan Promotes Krause, Jenson
According to McLanahan Corp., as the company has grown, it has continued to evaluate how to best serve its customers around the world. As a result, McLanahan has created a product management and development team, leading to promotions and changes in corporation structure. Cory Jenson Mark Krause Cory Jenson, who previously held the position of general manager – Environmental, has…
Read MoreVulcan Division Publishes First EPD for Aggregates
The Western Division of Vulcan Materials Co. has published North America’s first self-declared Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for aggregates, according to the company. An EPD is a standardized way of communicating the environmental impacts of a product in a scientifically-recognized and compact format.
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Strong in January
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 2.4 percent in January to 126.4 (2000=100) from its December reading of 123.4. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
Read MoreMetropolitan Update
Feb. 4, 2016 – A ranking of the top U.S. metropolitan areas by the dollar amount of construction starts for commercial and multifamily building shows the New York City metropolitan area leading the nation in 2015, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. A total of $34.9 billion of commercial and multifamily projects in the New York City metropolitan area reached groundbreaking…
Read MoreFAA Bill May Mean More Business for Aggregates Producers
A proposed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill could mean increased business for the aggregates industry, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.
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