The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) is recognizing outstanding aggregates operations in the United States and Canada for an extraordinary commitment to safety, superior environmental stewardship and community involvement in 2015.
Read MoreDay: March 7, 2016
Boart Longyear Receives Safety Award
Boart Longyear announced that its drilling services team in Canada received the Safe Day Everyday Gold Award. The award was presented by the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) and the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) at the annual PDAC Convention in Toronto. Boart Longyear received the award for working more than 1 million hours without recording…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Increases in February
The Dodge Momentum Index climbed 0.5 percent in February to 126.1 (2000=100) from its revised January reading of 125.5. 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 MoreASGCO to Show Quarry Duty Impact Beds at AGG1
The harsh demands of the quarry and aggregate industry can cause serious damage to conveyor systems. To prevent abusive material and conditions from hindering the productivity of quarry operations, ASGCO has developed Quarry Duty Impact Beds. Featuring robust powder-coated steel supports and impact-absorbing rails, the Quarry Duty Impact Bed will withstand the most extreme abuse and keep operations moving. Available…
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