H.I.G. Capital announced that ACG Materials has acquired Diamond Gypsum Co. Located in Watonga, Okla., Diamond Gypsum is a leading miner of gypsum products sold into various oil and gas, infrastructure and agricultural applications.
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Nunez Promoted at NRP
Natural Resource Partners (NRP) announced that Wyatt L. Hogan, NRP’s president and chief operating officer, resigned effective Aug. 8. Craig W. Nunez, NRP’s chief financial officer and treasurer, will succeed Hogan as president and chief operating officer, and Christopher J. Zolas, NRP’s chief accounting officer, will succeed Nunez as NRP’s chief financial officer and treasurer. Hogan joined NRP in 2003 as…
Read MoreAED’s McGuire Blasts Washington Infrastructure Failure
Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), issued the following in response to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recent Value of Construction Put in Place (VIP) survey, which shows public construction spending in the country hit a 24-year low in the second quarter of this year. “With trillions of dollars of infrastructure needs in the United States,…
Read MoreAEM Poll: Heavy Majority Call for Infrastructure Investment
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).
Read MorePolaris 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.
Read MoreSuperior’s Speed Sensor Can be Mounted on Multiple Idler Styles
Superior Industries Inc. has added a new Speed Sensor to its conveyor component accessories offering. The Speed Sensor monitors the speed of a conveyor belt by producing electronic pulses interpreted by a PLC or Superior Speed Sensor module. The unit’s sensors help operators control conveyor shutdowns, monitor belt slippage, and trigger warning systems. Fitted for CEMA C and D idlers,…
Read MoreTalbert Names Top 10 Dealers of 2016
Talbert Manufacturing named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, N.J., as its top dealer for the ninth straight year. This award recognizes a Talbert dealer for high performance in selling trailers, service and parts. “Hale continues to lead our North American dealer network year after year. They’ve earned the reputation as a leader in selection, service and customer satisfaction,”…
Read MoreNew Video from NSSGA: A Rock Products Exclusive
August 10, 2017 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) will hold its first Legislative Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24-28. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill. NSSGA also just released a new video featuring three members of Congress – Reps. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) – touting the importance of infrastructure investment.…
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