Registration is now open for Sandvik’s second Mining Academy Seminar. It will take place at the Seelbach Hilton, Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 29-31. After a successful launch in 2018, this event – which is styled after the established Quarry Academy program and also organized by Dyno Nobel and Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology – is an educational seminar that looks at the full…
Read MoreDay: February 22, 2019
New Mexico Motorists Lose $2.7 Billion Per Year Due to Bad Roads
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost New Mexico drivers a total of $2.7 billion annually – as much as $2,058 per driver in some areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays.
Read MoreThe Shelly Co.’s Southern Division Earns Safety Award
The Shelly Co.’s Southern Division earned the CRH Americas Materials World Class Safety Award for 2018.
Read MoreColas Group Revenues Increase in 2018
Colas Group reported that revenue in North America in 2018 increased 32 percent following the March 1, 2018, integration of Miller McAsphalt in Canada. At constant scope and exchange rates, business was down 1 percent, due in particular to inclement weather and strained markets in some states and provinces.
Read MoreGraymont, Grupo Calidra Acquire Sibelco
Graymont and Grupo Calidra have entered into an agreement to purchase the global lime and limestone business of the Belgium-based Sibelco.
Read MoreH&K Focuses on Maintenance Training
A four-day, on-site maintenance training course was provided by Caterpillar (Cat) Paving Products Inc. at H&K Group Inc.’s corporate campus in Skippack, Pa.
Read MoreCarmeuse Acquires Yager Materials
Carmeuse Lime & Stone announced that it has acquired Yager Materials and its subsidiaries. By acquiring Yager, Carmeuse expands its presence in the construction market.
Read MoreA Garbini Goodbye
Robert Garbini Feb. 22, 2019 – Another long-time construction-materials industry stalwart is retiring. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) board has appointed Michael Philipps as successor to Robert Garbini, who will retire as staff president at the conclusion of the association’s 2019 convention, March 5-7, in Tampa. Philipps will arrive with 30-plus years in concrete and construction, most recently serving as vice president…
Read MoreJanuary Construction Starts Rise 2 Percent
The value of new construction starts in January advanced 2 percent compared to December, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $722.5 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The slight gain followed the loss of momentum that was reported towards the end of 2018, with total construction declines of 7 percent in November and 10 percent in December.
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