The results of the midterm elections are in, and significant changes are coming to Congress, especially to the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
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Siemens Soft Starters for Demanding Requirements
With its Sirius 3RW5 range, Siemens launched a new generation of soft starters for simple to demanding motor requirements. This comprehensive range of devices for the soft starting of three-phase asynchronous motors from 7 hp to 1,600 hp enables efficient, seamless and easy motor protection implementation and future-proof machine concepts to be implemented easily and cost-effectively.
Read MoreVan der Graaf (VDG) Drum Motor Consumes Less Energy
Conveyor users and conveyor manufacturers have accepted the drum motor as the most efficient way to drive belt conveyors. With no external motor and gearbox, the drum motor saves space, eliminates the need for scheduled maintenance and enhances operator safety.
Read MoreCemex Go Digital Suite Grows, Expands, Transforms
Cemex’s digital platform Cemex Go is celebrating its first anniversary, having transformed the experience of more than 20,000 customers in 18 countries, and leading the digital transformation in the global building materials industry, the company said.
Read MoreMartin Marietta Surges to Record Third-Quarter Results
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported record results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30. The company is reporting total revenues of just over $1.2 billion versus just under $1.1 billion for the year-ago period.
Read MoreSummit Materials Impacted by Inclement Weather in Third Quarter
Summit Materials Inc. reported that for the three months ended Sept. 29, the company achieved net income attributable to Summit Inc. of $71.3 million or $0.64 per basic share, compared to net income attributable to Summit Inc. of $81.3 million or $0.74 per basic share in the comparable prior-year period.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Limestone Trade Down 7.5 Percent in October
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.4 million tons in October, a decrease of 7.5 percent compared to a year ago. Limestone cargos also trailed the month’s five-year average by 4.6 percent, according to the Lake Carriers Association (LCA).
Read MoreArcosa Created from Trinity Industries Construction Materials Businesses
A spinoff of assets outside Trinity Industries core Rail and Railcar Leasing and Management Services businesses has created Arcosa Inc., a separate publicly traded company reporting 2017 sales of $1.5 billion across three groups: Construction Products, with 11 sand and gravel operations (Texas, Louisiana) and eight expanded shale and clay plants (Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas), plus Energy Equipment and…
Read MoreSuperior Industries Debuts New Tracked Conveyor Models
Superior Industries Inc. is ready to debut two new tracked conveyor models. Joining the manufacturer’s top-selling line of portable conveying solutions are a 75-ft. (23-m) tracked stacker and an 8- x 16-ft. (2.4- x 4.9-m) tracked feed hopper. Following Superior’s reputation for heavy-duty designs, the tracked stacker will be one of the heaviest models available in its class at 34,000…
Read MoreTransportation Issues on Ballot
Voters in several states will see transportation funding initiatives on their ballots on Nov. 6, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). Faced with significant shortages in federal funding for roads, bridges and highways, many states have put forth measures to address their funding needs. Voters in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma and Utah, will all consider transportation funding…
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