Kolberg Pioneer Inc., Johnson Crushers International Inc. and Astec Mobile Screens Inc. announced the promotion of Darren Kirby to North America sales director – East. In his new position, Kirby will be responsible for directing, administering and coordinating all domestic field sales operations for the eastern region. He will report to the vice president, sales and marketing to establish and…
Read MoreDay: September 7, 2018
Drones and Aggregates Operations
Sept. 6, 2018 – At this year’s InterDrone show in Las Vegas, aggregates operations are in the spotlight. Industry experts on a panel discussed how data from drones is being used; how aggregates plants can optimize this data; and how plants are doing it. Rather than just capturing data, they’re seeing the data being used for accounting purposes to help drive…
Read MoreU.S. Concrete Acquires Texas Producer; Divests Lime Operations
U.S. Concrete Inc. expanded its aggregates business in Texas with the acquisition of Leon River Aggregate Materials LLC, a sand and gravel producer based in Proctor, Texas.
Read MorePolaris to Increase Aggregates Imports at California Terminal
U.S. Concrete Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Polaris Materials, obtained the necessary permits to increase the amount of aggregates it imports at its terminal located in Long Beach, Calif.
Read MoreCongress Looks at Innovation in Surface Transportation
The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Highways and Transit heard from transportation industry representatives during a Sept. 5 hearing about new and exciting developments related to autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, intelligent transportation systems and mobility on demand technologies, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
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