The U.S. House of Representatives passed the conference report of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by a vote of 227-203. The U.S. Senate will now begin debate and are expected to vote on passage.
Read MoreYear: 2017
Regional Reports
By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith This issue of Rock Products features nine regional reports, with information about aggregates production, construction activity, legislative initiatives and construction employment.
Read MoreRock Rush
Dave Turin’s Claim to Fame is the Hit TV Show ‘Gold Rush,’ But the Family Business Is Mt. Hood Rock, and He Is a True Aggregates Producer at Heart.
Read MoreMillennials and Energy
As of 2016, Millennials have overtaken Baby Boomers as the largest generation in terms of population in the United States. Recognizing this demographic shift and the growing influence of Millennials, the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative (SGCC) commissioned research to better understand what the rise of Millennials means for consumers of energy.
Read MoreNothing Beats Experience
As I write this, I am proud to note that I am celebrating my 30-year anniversary as a trade press editor. Of that 30 years, almost 25 has been spent covering the aggregates industry.
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – DECEMBER 2017
Martin Marietta Dips in Third Quarter Third-quarter 2017 total revenues for the Building Materials business, which includes the aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, and asphalt and paving product lines, were $1.024 billion, down slightly from $1.039 billion. Summit Materials Rises in Third Quarter Organic aggregates sales volumes increased 2.6 percent in the third quarter 2017, due mainly to increased demand in north…
Read MoreAtlas Copco Acquires Drilling Equipment Distributor
Atlas Copco reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Salt Lake City-based Cate Drilling Solutions LLC, a company that distributes and services Atlas Copco drilling equipment and components.The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first quarter 2018. Cate Drilling Solutions is active in the states of Utah, Nevada, Wyoming and Idaho. The company is an Atlas Copco…
Read MoreBarford Equipment To Launch Two New Track-Mounted Screeners
Barford Equipment, the U.K-based manufacturer of mobile screeners, trailers, screen boxes as well as wheeled and tracked conveyors, is poised to enter the U.S. market in 2018 with the launch of the SR124 and the S104, two new track-mounted screeners. Barford Equipment is using Yoder & Frey auctioneers to prelude both of the new mobile screeners to the U.S. market…
Read MoreNatural Resource Partners Aggregates Business Up
Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) reported third quarter 2017 net income of $26.1 million and net income attributable to the common unitholders and general partner of $18.4 million, which equated to $1.48 and $1.07 basic and diluted net income per common unit, respectively. NRP also generated Adjusted EBITDA of $58.1 million.
Read MoreMining Executives Testify on Importance of Domestic Minerals
In testimony before House and Senate natural resources committees, National Mining Association (NMA) General Counsel Katie Sweeney and Hecla Mining Co. Vice President of External Affairs Luke Russell reminded members of Congress that domestic metals and minerals are not only the front-end of the supply chain for countless industries but are also vital to the success of rebuilding American infrastructure.
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