LehighHanson’s Franz Peters, outgoing chairman of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Young Leaders, agreed to an “exit interview” as he stepped down from his position. Here is what he had to say. – Ed.
Read MoreMonth: May 2018
McLanahan Offers Wobbler Feeder
McLanahan’s Universal Wobbler Feeder provides two functions: • Feeding oversized material at a controlled rate.• Scalping out the fines from feed material. This is accomplished by football-shaped elliptical bars, timed with a continuous triple strand roller chain drive and timed bar sprockets to tumble and move the loaded material along the bars until it is discharged off the feeder. Each…
Read MoreTechnology in Unlikely Places
Make no mistake, the world is getting more technologically advanced. Whether it is your tablet, phone, apps or the internet of things; or whether it is plant automation, machine telematics or fleet management, the path to greater profitability and better productivity is technology.
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – May 2018
TOP NEWS Wirtgen Group Hosts Technology Days Wirtgen Group hosted 1,200 customers, dealers and members of the trade press, including Rock Products’ Associate Editor Josephine Patterson, in Nashville for its Technology Days North America 2018. Sunroc Acquires Arrowhead Concrete Sunroc Corp., a construction services company serving southwest Wyoming, has closed the purchase of Rock Springs-based concrete company Arrowhead Concrete. The acquisition…
Read MoreACG Materials Acquires Kitsap Reclamation and Materials
ACG Materials, a producer of industrial minerals and aggregates, has acquired Kitsap Reclamation and Materials Inc.
Read MoreUnimin, Fairmount Santrol to Become Covia
Fairmount Santrol and Unimin Corp. announced that following the close of their proposed merger, the combined company will be known as Covia Holdings Corp. and will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CVIA.”
Read MoreShuster Working on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
According to a report in The Hill, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) is working to unveil an infrastructure bill this summer.
Read MoreTelsmith Hires Noggle
Telsmith Inc., has hired Dave Noggle, who joins the company as regional sales manager covering Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona and Wyoming. “As part of our effort to increase our Southwest U.S. market presence, we are excited to have Dave on board,” stated Jeff Gray, domestic sales manager of Telsmith Inc. “Dave brings with him many years of industry knowledge and…
Read MoreGraymont’s Bedford Heritage Project Supports Quarry Operation
Dignitaries from the government of Canada, the government of Quebec, the regional municipality of Brome-Missisquoi (MRC), the town of Bedford, Bedford Township and Stanbridge Station joined Graymont representatives and employees to celebrate the official launch of the Bedford Heritage Project, an innovative initiative that will ensure the long-term operations of one of the largest employers in the region.
Read MoreH&K Group Contributes to Inclusive Playground at Pocono
On May 2, members of The H&K Group (H&K) attended the unveiling and dedication of the #POCONOMTNS Inclusive Playground project at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania, now the first motorsports facility in the world to be sensory inclusive.
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