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ConExpo-Con/Agg Revisited (Part 1)
It Was the Biggest ConExpo-Con/Agg Ever. Here Are Some of the Products and Services We Saw at the Show.
Read MoreYoung Leaders Come Together at ConExpo-Con/Agg
There was something new at ConExpo-Con/Agg this year: Young Attendees Meetups, created to help promote the professional growth of young leaders. Attendees under 40 were encouraged to participate in this new initiative to build their professional network, connect with their peers and take advantage of complimentary perks, such as education seminars, raffles, nighttime events and more. The Tech Experience domes…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg Bigger, Better
So another ConExpo-Con/Agg show is in the bag. This was my ninth show, and it was by far the biggest and best yet. With 2.8 million sq. ft. of exhibit space and more than 127,000 people on-site, it really was a force of nature.
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – APRIL 2017
Oldcastle Buys Mulzer Mulzer Crushed Stone has been purchased by Oldcastle Materials. Oldcastle also concluded several smaller stone, aggregate and asphalt transactions in Connecticut, Minnesota, Washington and Montreal that complement the company’s South, North, Central and West Divisions, along with CRH Canada. Rock Products Seminar a Success At the recent ConExpo-Con/Agg show in Las Vegas, Rock Products sponsored a very successful…
Read MoreTennessee Road Conditions Cost Motorists Billions
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Tennessee motorists a total of $6 billion statewide annually – as much as $2.019 per driver in some areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local and state levels could relieve traffic congestion,…
Read MoreNew Home Starts Dip in March; Higher for Year
Following an elevated February reading, nationwide housing starts fell 6.8 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. Still, new housing production in the first quarter of this year is running 8.1 percent above the pace in…
Read MoreAEM Recognizes Manufacturers for Statistics Performance
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) presented Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards to 36 companies for their exemplary performance in AEM data reporting programs. The awards recognize member companies for timely and accurate data submission, meeting attendance and timely response to ballots, audits and surveys during the 2016 calendar year. “These winners enhance our ability to provide meaningful equipment-specific market trend…
Read MoreASGCO Launches Semi-Ceramic Pulley Lagging
ASGCO added a semi-ceramic option to their pulley lagging product line, featuring 40 percent coverage. With this newest addition, customers have a choice between full-ceramic coverage with the Arrowhead Ceramic Pulley Lagging for high tension drive pulleys, and the Semi-Ceramic Lagging for smaller pulleys, non-drive pulleys and bend pulleys. The improved ceramic tiles are embedded in rubber on all sides…
Read More25 Years of Young Leaders
April 21, 2017 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) celebrated 25 years of the Young Leaders Annual Meeting at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Ariz. Industry professionals imparted leadership advice to a record crowd of more than 200 people. Joel Galassini, Cemex vice-president/general manager – aggregates, received the Mark S. Walsh award, sponsored by Rock Products, and presented…
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