The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 90 citations and three orders during special impact inspections at 10 coal mines and three metal and nonmetal mines in April 2016.
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Nonmetallic Mineral Products Index Increases
The nonmetallic mineral products industry leading index increased 1.6 percent to 249.7 in April from a revised 245.7 in March, and its six -month smoothed growth rate increased to 2.4 percent from a revised -0.2 percent in March, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Read MoreXL Specialized Trailers Presents 2015 Dealer of the Year Award
XL Specialized Trailers recently named Hale Trailer, Brake & Wheel its 2015 Dealer of the Year for the second consecutive year. XL presented the award to the dealer on March 30 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The XL Dealer of the Year is determined based on sales performance. In 2015, Hale sold the most trailers, parts and service items for…
Read MoreSymposium Features Frank Infrastructure Perspectives
Agency, academic and private-sector officials assessed long-range infrastructure planning against demographic changes, technology developments and funding mechanisms during a Northwestern University Transportation Center-hosted symposium, staged to release the Association of Equipment Manufacturers-commissioned “Mobility 2050” study.
Read MoreKomatsu Unveils Intelligent Machine Control Units
Komatsu America Corp. introduced two new Intelligent Machine Control excavators – the PC360LCi-11 and PC490LCi-11 – and the D155AXi-8 Radio Controlled Dozer during a media event at the company’s customer center in Cartersville, Ga. Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith participated in the event. The new PC360LCi-11 hydraulic excavator is the first 3D semi-automatic excavator available in the popular 36-ton weight class. The…
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – MAY 2016
TOP NEWS Volvo CE Addresses Skills Gap Volvo kicked off its first in a series of educational workshops for technical students last month, leveraging the 50th anniversary of the invention of the articulated hauler. BMC Enterprises Makes Acquisition BMC Enterprises Inc., the parent company of St. Louis-based Breckenridge Material Co., has completed the acquisition of Lincoln County Sand & Gravel. Oklahoma Road Conditions…
Read MoreAAA Says Driving Concerns are Congestion; Unsafe Roads
Nearly 56 percent of U.S. drivers are planning a road trip this summer. Travelers hitting the road will pay the lowest summer gas prices since 2005. Today’s national average for a gallon of gas is $2.26, 45 cents less than last year. More than half of Americans say low gas prices are the reason they will travel this summer, but…
Read MoreASGCO Offers Retractable Razor-Back System with Split Block Spring-Shoc
ASGCO offers its Retractable Razor-Back System with Split Block Spring-Shoc. This innovative patent-pending design prevents the dangers of working inside the conveyor or breaking the plane of the conveyor, keeping workers out of harm’s way. This greatly reduces downtime and eliminates the need for confined space permits. The company’s engineering department listened to the feedback from customers and delivered a…
Read MoreAggregate Industries Travilah Quarry Hosts Open House
Travilah Quarry, owned by Aggregate Industries US (AIUS), held its 19th annual Earth Day Open House in Rockville, Md., where more than 2,200 members of the community celebrated Earth Day, learned about operations at the site and helped quarry employees raise money for a local nonprofit.
Read MoreCongress Moving Forward on Funding Bills
According to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, Congress is making progress on bills that could impact the aggregates industry.
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