In the largely fragmented and intensively competitive vendor landscape of the global natural and manufactured sand market, companies are investing in research and development in crushing technology and modern grinder equipment with the view of obtaining high quality and well-graded sand products, observes Transparency Market Research in a recent report.
Read MoreYear: 2018
Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus Tackles Infrastructure
The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus – an action group driven by 48 bipartisan members of Congress – released new policy recommendations regarding an approach to solving the nation’s infrastructure issues.
Read MoreEpiroc to Serve Mining, Infrastructure Industries
Epiroc AB, the subsidiary of Atlas Copco Group with plans to be listed on the stock exchange in 2018, has begun operating as an independent business. It is providing customers in mining, infrastructure and natural resources with market-leading products and services. Atlas Copco announced in January 2017 that the Group will split into two companies in 2018: Atlas Copco, focusing…
Read MoreMetso Signed 14 Distribution Agreements in 2017
Metso strengthened its presence in the aggregates market globally with 14 new distribution agreements signed during 2017. These new agreements further expanded the coverage of Metso’s crushing and screening offering for the construction industry and included Texas, one of the main markets for mobile equipment. “Developing a global distribution community is one of the strategic focus areas within Metso’s aggregates…
Read MoreEconomic Panel Predicts Housing Will Continue to Gain Ground
The newly enacted tax law will create a more favorable tax climate for the business community, which should spur job and economic growth and keep single-family housing production on a gradual upward trajectory in 2018, according to economists speaking at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Orlando.
Read MoreWashington Regulatory Agenda Moving Forward
The Trump Administration continued efforts to repeal excess regulations with the release of the Fall Regulatory Agenda. The agenda does not include all upcoming and expected actions rather it provides information on agency priorities for the coming year.
Read MoreIEDA Opens Registration for 2018 Meeting, Expo
The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) opened registration for all current members and vendor/exhibitor associate members for its 2018 Annual Meeting & Expo, Feb. 18-20, at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. “The 2018 IEDA Annual Meeting & Expo is a unique time for members and associate members to network with each other, learn best practices from their peers, participate…
Read MoreFisher Sand & Gravel Proposes Building Safe, Long-Lasting Border Wall
Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. (DBA Fisher Industries) said a durable border protection system along the American-Mexican border of the United States can be built at an affordable cost, within a briefer timeframe and provide better protection.
Read MoreMontabert Offers V7000 Hydraulic Breaker
Montabert offers the V7000 breaker, similar to the company’s V6500, but heavier and more powerful for demolition, quarrying, mining and excavating applications. It is Montabert’s largest breaker to date with a carrier weight range of 70 to 120 tons, also featuring new patented variable-speed technology to allow for more versatility and greater productivity, and fewer moving parts internally to reduce…
Read MoreTake Rock Products’ 2018 Benchmark Survey
Rock Products’ 2018 Benchmark Survey is designed to help us understand the trends and needs of the industry looking forward. With your insight and answers, you’re helping us plan our editorial coverage and content.
Read More