• As much as 10 percent of U.S. fracking work could be delayed after Hurricane Harvey ripped through south Texas, Raymond James analysts said. More than half of the rigs running in the Eagle Ford shale – the only major U.S. shale formation affected by Harvey – suspended drilling because of the storm, according to the firm. “Given that much…
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George Sidney
George Sidney of McLanahan Corp., was honored with the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Grasstops CEO of the Year award. McLanahan Corp. invited presidential candidates to tour McLanahan’s facility in Holidaysburg, Pa., and Donald Trump visited during the campaign in August 2016. Sidney consulted with NSSGA ahead of the visit to get talking points on issues impacting the…
Read MorePioneer Sand Becomes Pioneer Landscape Centers
Pioneer Landscape Centers – formerly Pioneer Sand – operates 23 quarries, two production plants and 30 retail locations across Arizona and Colorado. The company now plans to open the ultimate retail outlet for contractors, DIY enthusiasts and landscapers in Littleton, Colo.
Read MoreNSSGA to Recognize Grassroots Leadership at Fall Meeting
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will recognize outstanding industry advocates at the association’s upcoming Legislative and Policy Forum/Fall Board meeting, Sept. 24-28. The 2017 NSSGA Grassroots Awards will be presented to individuals for educating policymakers on the value of the aggregates industry and explaining how certain policies can benefit or harm operations around the country.
Read MoreVolvo CE Adds New Illinois Dealer
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) recently appointed Alta Equipment Company as its authorized dealer in central and northern Illinois. Alta Equipment will start providing Volvo CE parts and services immediately. The company will open new locations in the region specifically designed for the needs of the construction equipment market. “At Volvo CE, we partner only with dealers who are dedicated…
Read MoreGriesemer Addresses Congressional Small Business Committee
Louis Griesemer, from Missouri-based Springfield Underground, called on the House Small Business Committee to take action on burdensome and conflicting regulations that cause project delays and harm small operations.
Read MoreDonahoo Promoted at VantaCore
VantaCore Partners LLC announced the appointment of Perry W. Donahoo to the position of chief executive officer. Since 2010, Donahoo has served as chief operating officer. Over his 30-plus-years career in the construction aggregates industry, Donahoo has served in various senior executive and operational roles with several major aggregate producers. VantaCore Partners LLC has significant market positions in Pennsylvania, Kentucky,…
Read MoreZatezalo Nominated to Head MSHA
David Zatezalo, a former coal mining executive from West Virginia, will be President Trump’s nominee for assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health. In that role, he will head up the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
Read MoreAftermath of a Collapse
Sept. 5, 2017 – It has been 10 years since the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis. The bridge was classified as “structurally deficient” and was undergoing repair at the time. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) took a look at federal government data to see what progress has been made in repairing the nation’s bridges in the decade…
Read MoreWhite House Discusses Infrastructure Plans With Stakeholders
Senior Trump administration officials met Aug. 30 with various infrastructure stakeholders including executives from 27 state departments of transportation, as the administration continues to develop plans for a major investment proposal, according to the AASHTO Journal.
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