A new solution from BinMaster gives frac sand, aggregate and cement operations challenged with managing inventory in covered storage bunkers a new option that combines leading-edge software and the 3DLevelScanner acoustic sensor to measure the level of materials piled under structures.
Read MoreMonth: March 2018
Smart Sand Announces New Frac Sand Transloading Terminal
Smart Sand Inc. announced that it acquired the rights to operate a unit train capable transloading terminal in Van Hook, N.D., to service the Bakken Formation. The company paid consideration of approximately $15.5 million to acquire certain assets at the Van Hook terminal, and has entered into a long-term lease agreement in connection with the transaction.
Read MoreSource Energy Services Increases Sand Volumes by 128 Percent in 2017
Source Energy Services Ltd. reported its 2017 annual and fourth quarter results. The company increased sand volumes by 128 percent and sales by 102 percent year-over-year.
Read MoreCoal Company Breaks Into Frac Sand Market
Hallador Energy Co., a Denver-based coal development and transportation-delivery company, is breaking into the frac sand business.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
• According to Wisconsin Public Radio, despite increased competition from sand mines opening in other parts of the country, especially Texas, sand production is returning to higher levels in Wisconsin. “We’re projecting a very good year this year which is going to bring growth to the state of Wisconsin as well as other areas like Texas and many other areas…
Read MoreFourth Quarter 2017 Market Report
In this quarterly report, prepared exclusively for Rock Products, Capstone Headwaters provides insight into merger & acquisitions (M&A), capital markets trends, aggregate production and pricing through Q4 2017.
Read MoreMSHA Seeks to Collect Unpaid Fines
David Zatezalo, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) administrator, and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta recently highlighted that the agency will look to collect $67 million of unpaid fines issued over the last decade.
Read MoreKen Mulzer Sr.
The Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA) presented Ken Mulzer Sr., Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc., with its prestigious 2018 E.B. Rayburn Jr. Award. The award was established to recognize outstanding leadership and innovation in marketing efforts in the ready mixed concrete industry in Indiana and was presented during the recent 2018 IRMCA Short Course Program. Ken Mulzer Sr. is a…
Read MoreTerblanche Assumes Role of President, CEO at Screen Machine
Building high-performance machinery and successfully delivering it to the marketplace is nothing new to Shane Terblanche. From passenger cars to electric delivery vehicles to sophisticated military weapons platforms, it’s what he has done throughout his career. That’s why he feels very comfortable and very excited about assuming his new role as president and CEO of Screen Machine Industries. “I find…
Read MoreYancey Bros. Co. to Sell Thunder Creek Equipment Products
Yancey Bros. Co. and Thunder Creek Equipment reached an agreement that will make the heavy equipment dealer an official provider of Thunder Creek’s products throughout Georgia. Yancey Bros. Co. will sell and service the full line of Thunder Creek fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and service products, including its line of Multi-Tank Trailers (MTT) and Service and Lube Trailers (SLT). “We are excited…
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