Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler welcomed the aggregates industry to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 25 during NSSGA’s Legislative and Policy Forum. Wheeler provided updates on regulatory reform and other EPA priorities, including improving the permitting process, cost-benefit analysis and transparency in regulatory science.
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Aggregates Production Up 7 Percent in Second Quarter
An estimated 393 million metric tons (Mt) of crushed stone was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 7 percent compared with that of the second quarter of 2017, according to Jason Willett, crushed stone commodity specialist.
Read MoreHousing Starts Up 9.2 Percent
Total housing starts increased 9.2 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.28 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department.
Read MoreHrbek Rejoins Superior Sales Team
Superior Industries Inc. recently added Brad Hrbek to its domestic equipment sales team. Hrbek, who will celebrate a quarter-century of service to the construction equipment industry next year, is Superior’s new equipment territory sales manager in the Southeast. “Brad is well-known for his strong work ethic and vast knowledge of bulk material applications,” said Scott Gulan, sales manager for Superior’s…
Read MoreWestern States Cat Announces First Female President
Kelly Olson is the first woman to be chosen as president for Western States Equipment Company, and will succeed Tom Harris, who plans to retire at the end of the year. Olson will assume her official duties in January 2019, ensuring a smooth transition for customers. Since joining Western States in 2004 as finance manager, Olson has served in various roles for…
Read MoreAugust Construction Starts Fall 9 Percent
The value of new construction starts in August decreased 9 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $741.9 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The August downturn for total construction starts matched the 9 percent decline reported for July, as activity in the latest two months pulled back after the sharp increases in May (up 14 percent)…
Read MoreVan Tongeren System Classifies Aggregates Without Water
Process equipment manufacturer Van Tongeren America, Lebanon, Pa., has unveiled a Gravitational-Inertial Classifier (GIC) system that automatically separates dry materials without using water. Developed to replace the traditional wet separation process that often consumes millions of gallons of water daily with a dry process that needs no water, the pneumatic air classifier system harnesses gravitational, inertial, centrifugal and aerodynamic forces…
Read MorePeckham Industries Acquires Palmer Paving
Peckham Industries Inc. has completed the acquisition of Palmer Paving Corp., a heavy highway construction and materials business based in Palmer, Mass. Palmer’s operations, seasoned business management team and more than 150 employees will remain intact and will provide Peckham with expanding business opportunities in the region. Together, the companies will optimize the synergies that exist between them.
Read MoreHurricane Florence Hammers N.C. Roads, Quarries
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) engineers have started to assess Hurricane Florence-affected roads so necessary repairs can be made in the hard-hit areas in eastern North Carolina, according to reports from NewsChannel 12.
Read MoreCemex’s Balcones Quarry Marks 50th Anniversary
Cemex marked the 50th anniversary of its Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, holding an event to celebrate the facility’s milestone while looking toward the operation’s future.
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