U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao outlined a proposal that would allow drones to operate over populated areas and end a requirement for special permits for night use: long-awaited moves that are expected to help speed commercial use of small unmanned aerial vehicles in the United States.
Read MoreMonth: February 2019
Gas Tax Talk
Feb. 11, 2019 – For the first time in a long time, talk about increasing the gas tax is heating up, and an increase could become a reality. According to a report on Politico, at least one Republican wants his colleagues to make the leap – and to risk their careers if they have to. John Katko (R-N.Y.), a member of the…
Read MoreCaterpillar 2018 Sales and Revenue Up 20 Percent
Caterpillar Inc. announced fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2018. Sales and revenues in the fourth quarter of 2018 were $14.3 billion, compared with $12.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2017, an 11 percent increase. Fourth-quarter 2018 profit was $1.78 per share, compared with a loss of $2.18 per share in the fourth quarter of 2017. Adjusted profit per share…
Read MoreMcCloskey, Lippmann to Display at AGG1
McCloskey International will showcase the I34R compact crusher line at booth #37070 at AGG1 as a solution for aggregates producers needing small footprints and maneuverability, while having big production requirements. The I34R offers the versatility of a full recirculating system and is suited particularly to applications in aggregates, construction, demolition recycling and asphalt recycling. McCloskey Washing Systems (MWS) will also…
Read MoreCommand Alkon to Feature Technology at AGG1
Command Alkon will exhibit at Booth 31101, Feb. 12-14, at the World of Asphalt Show and Conference and co-located AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in Indianapolis. “We are very excited to highlight our products in Indianapolis this year at the World of Asphalt/AGG1 Show and Conference,” said Scott Dugan, manager of operations at Command Alkon. “It’s always a pleasure to…
Read MoreDolese Delivers in the Fight Against Hunger
February is “Heart for the Hungry” month at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and Dolese Bros. Co. announced the continuation of its partnership with the food bank.
Read MoreSelect Materials Buys Ohio Frac Sand Operation
Select Materials, a bulk landscaping materials firm based in Colorado, acquired an industrial and frac-sand mine located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, effective Feb 8. The transaction is Select Materials’ second sand mine and first endeavor into the frac sand market.
Read MoreHi-Crush Revenues Rise in Fourth Quarter, Full Year
Hi-Crush Partners LP reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 results.
Read MoreCarbo Revenues Rise in 2018
Carbo Ceramics Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2018. Revenue for 2018 of $211 million increased 12 percent compared to 2017, resulting from solid revenue growth in environmental, industrial and oilfield technology products and services.
Read MoreAthabasca Minerals Acquires Privco2
Athabasca Minerals Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire ownership of private corporation Privco2 that holds the Duvernay Frac Sand Project in Alberta, Canada. The Duvernay Project adds to and further strengthens the corporation’s objective of becoming the leading in-basin frac sand supplier of premium domestic sand in Western Canada through its wholly owned subsidiary, AMI Silica Inc.
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