TOP NEWS Sand Book Author Blasted In advance of a new book getting ready to hit the market, “The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization,” the L.A. Times allowed its author, Vince Beiser, to write an opinion piece, which was blasted by industry professionals. Hillhead a Success Officials from Hillhead 2018 in Buxton, England, said there…
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Dyno Nobel Hires Lusk as Vice President
Dyno Nobel announced that Braden Lusk joined Dyno Nobel as vice president of DynoConsult and applications technology, effective Aug. 1. Lusk comes to Dyno Nobel with extensive technical experience in the blasting and explosives industry and is considered an industry leader in his field. In addition to earning a B.S. and PhD in mining engineering from the Missouri University of Science…
Read MoreTerex Trucks Updates Articulated Hauler
Terex Trucks updated its TA300 articulated hauler with the introduction of a new and improved transmission. The 30-ton workhorse will now incorporate the latest EP320 transmission from ZF as standard. This results in a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, as well as enhanced performance and productivity, when compared to the previous model working in the same application. The new…
Read MoreU.S. Concrete’s Aggregates Revenue Rises Higher
U.S. Concrete Inc. reported that consolidated revenue increased 18.6 percent to $404.2 million in this year’s second quarter, an all-time quarterly high.
Read MoreMSHA Reports Seventh Fatality of the Year
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on July 31 a 62-year-old foreman with 40 years of experience was fatally injured while dismantling a portable crusher at Susag Sand & Gravel Inc. in Wells County, N.D.
Read MoreNew Frac Sand Rotary Dryer/Cooler Introduced
Industrial Accessories Company (IAC), one of the largest EPC contractors for the frac sand industry, has developed a state-of-the art advanced Frac Sand Rotary Dryer/Cooler, which has been patented by the company.
Read MoreHi-Crush Reports 3 Million Tons Sold in Second Quarter
Hi-Crush Partners reported second quarter 2018 results. Revenues for the second quarter of 2018 totaled $248.5 million on sales of 3,037,504 tons of frac sand. This compares to $218.1 million of revenues on sales of 2,617,627 tons of frac sand in the first quarter of 2018.
Read MoreEagle Soars to Record Revenue in Latest Quarter
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of its fiscal 2019 ended June 30. Notable items for the quarter are:
Read MoreAtlas Sand Co. Opens New Kermit, Texas, Facility
Atlas Sand Co. celebrated the grand opening of its Kermit, Texas, facility. On July 29, 2018, the first scheduled deliveries of frac sand from the Atlas Kermit site were fulfilled. The Kermit facility’s anticipated production capacity is currently approximately 4 million tpy, and management expects the facility to reach this production rate within the next six weeks, with details of…
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• The global hydraulic fracturing market was estimated at $26.88 billion in 2017 and is witnessing a positive growth of more than 11.5 percent during the short-term period of 2019-2021. This growth will likely show a deceleration post-2022 owing to an expected supply surge, which is shaping up in the global market, according to www.marketexpertz.com.
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