An overwhelming majority of Americans in urban, suburban and rural communities believe that investing in infrastructure will improve the U.S. economy, according to a new poll released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
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Polaris Anticipates Strong Second Half of Year
Polaris Materials Corp. reported financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, 2017. Gross profit year to date of $2 million is more than double the $0.7 million gross profit achieved in the prior year period; Q2 2017 gross profit of $1.3 million was 0.3 million or 26 percent higher than Q2 2016.
Read MoreOutback Materials to Partner With CarbonCure
Outback Materials has partnered with CarbonCure Technologies in order to provide environmentally friendly concrete to projects in Central California, including the high-profile California High-Speed Rail project. This partnership solidifies Outback’s commitment to help contribute to California’s environmental targets, according to the company.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Limestone Shipments Rise in July
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.9 million tons in July, an increase of 15.4 percent compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. July’s loadings were also slightly ahead of the month’s five-year average.
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