In Nashville at the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s annual convention, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Joseph A. Main highlighted the measurable improvements that have taken place in mine safety and health in the past five years.
Read MoreMonth: March 2016
Navy SEAL Inspires Young Leaders
March 22, 2016 – Former U.S. Navy SEAL Curt Cronin imparted leadership advice and lessons to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Young Leaders at the group’s annual luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products. The event was part of NSSGA’s annual convention, being held in Nashville. During more than a decade of combat operations to 18 countries throughout the Pacific and…
Read MoreSummit Closes Boxley Deal
Summit Materials announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Boxley Materials Co., a vertically integrated construction materials company founded in 1892 and based near Roanoke, Virginia.
Read MoreJCB Recognizes Top North American Dealer Sales Professionals
More than 200 equipment dealer sales professionals from the United States and Canada recently came to JCB’s North American headquarters in Savannah, Ga., for “The Gloves Are Off,” a sales training event. While the event focused on educating dealer sales professionals on JCB’s newest agricultural and construction equipment, the manufacturer also took some time to recognize its top-performing dealer sales professionals by…
Read MoreTerramac Tracked Carriers Feature Customization Options
Terramac LLC brings innovation on tracks to a new level with the expansion of its crawler carrier product line. By popular demand this North American manufacturer developed the larger sized RT14 model to complement its mid-sized RT9 carrier. Both crawler carriers have been designed with a focus on increased safety and an unprecedented degree of customization options. All Terramac carrier…
Read MoreFebruary Construction Starts Rise 10 Percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $667.6 billion, new construction starts in February advanced 10 percent compared to the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
Read MoreAggregates Production Increased 6 Percent in 2015
The estimated annual output of construction aggregates produced for consumption in 2015 was 2.28 billion metric tons (Gt), an increase of 6 percent compared with that of 2014, according to Jason Willett, crushed-stone commodity specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Read MoreAGG1 Set to Kick Off in Nashville
The 2016 AGG1 Academy & Expo kicks off in Nashville, March 22-24. The event is once again co-located with the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Convention and World of Asphalt Show & Conference. AGG1 is the leading exposition and educational resource targeted specifically to the aggregates industry. It features in-depth industry-focused educational programming and comprehensive exhibits that showcase the…
Read MoreCaterpillar Shows Machines at Media Event
Caterpillar held a special media event in Peoria, Ill., unveiling updated designs for several machines. The event was attended by Don Marsh, editor of Rock Products’ sister publication Concrete Products. Designed specifically for bulk material handling and scrap recycling applications, the new Cat MH3295 material handler is designed for high production, with an operating weight in its heaviest configuration of 219,056 lb. and developing…
Read MoreWorld Demand for Aggregates to Grow 5.2 Percent
The worldwide market for construction aggregates is projected to advance to 51.7 billion metric tons in 2019, representing an annual growth rate of 5.2 percent. Residential building applications for aggregates will be driven by upturns in the housing markets of developed countries and by rising personal incomes in developing countries, which will spur demand for more modern housing.
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