ASTM International’s Committee on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates (C09) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Robin E. Graves, corporate manager of technical services for Vulcan Materials Co. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Graves for outstanding contributions to…
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Polaris, Cemex Cut Ties on Strategic Alliance Agreement
Polaris Materials Corp. announced that Polaris and its subsidiary Eagle Rock Aggregates Inc. (ERA) have provided notice of their election not to renew the strategic alliance agreement and related joint co-operation and development agreements with Cemex, Inc.
Read MoreTCC Supports Bipartisan Effort to Address Highway Trust Fund
The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) commended the 253 bipartisan members of the House of Representative who joined together to advocate for a long-term solution to the Highway Trust Fund’s structural revenue deficit.
Read MoreTrump Talks Transportation Permitting, Regulations, Bureaucracy
President Donald Trump visited U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters June 9 to talk about cutting project permitting times before an audience that included a number of chief executives of state DOTs.
Read MoreLehigh Hanson to Acquire Saunders Companies
Lehigh Hanson Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire all operating assets of the Saunders Companies. These assets include 13 fixed ready mixed concrete plants, two portable ready mixed concrete plants and nine aggregate operations.
Read MoreBoart Longyear Taps CAT Dealers for Distribution
Top hammer tooling, Boart Longyear percussive bit and rod. Boart Longyear announced new partnerships for distribution in the United States with three Caterpillar (CAT) dealerships. These partnerships will provide drilling contractors and mine operations convenient access to high-quality Boart Longyear top hammer tooling and products for drill and blast applications. The following CAT dealers will offer customers Boart Longyear top…
Read MoreManufacturers Urge Lawmakers to Reclaim U.S. Infrastructure Advantage
The Association of Equipment Manufactures (AEM) released The U.S. Infrastructure Advantage, a report that outlines steps lawmakers should take to reclaim the country’s infrastructure advantage. Currently ranked 11th in the world in infrastructure competitiveness, equipment manufacturers believe it is essential to modernize and rebuild America’s core infrastructure network in order to retain the United States’ position as the world’s strongest…
Read MoreMcLanahan Debuts MAX Series Incline Screen and More
McLanahan Corp. showcased new equipment dedicated to helping producers increase production and efficiency at this year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show. The company featured a cross-belt sampler; the MAX Series Inclined Vibrating Screen, the newest version of its long-standing modular wet processing plant; and launched www.mclanahanmobilesolutions.com to support its new range of mobile equipment. Because this line is sold directly through a unique set of…
Read MoreFrendewey Named President of Kalenborn Abresist
Craig Frendewey was recently named president of Kalenborn Abresist Corp., and will have full responsibility of the company’s North American operations, which include Kalenborn Abresist, Kalenborn Canada and Kalenborn Technologies. Located in Urbana, Ind., Kalenborn Abresist is a leader in the design and supply of wear solutions for a wide range of industries utilizing various mineral and metallic solutions. Frendewey…
Read MoreAttend a Free Drone Webinar
June 8, 2017 – Interested in a free drone webinar? On June 15 at 2:00 p.m. EST, Brian Biggerstaff, environmental manager at CSA Materials, will discuss how his company uses the Kespry Automated Drone System for inventory management, environmental management and visualizing shot blasts. Learn how actionable insights from drone data are saving companies time and money. Questions can be…
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