Terex Minerals Processing Systems (MPS) launched a new series of Simplicity Standard Incline (SI) screens designed for heavy duty, medium and fine screening applications and come with many features, which make the screens more versatile and highly reliable in the market. “The SI screens are intelligently engineered to provide maximum value and long life. The screens are versatile, reliable and…
Read MoreDay: April 5, 2019
Doosan Opens Parts Distribution Center in Pacific Northwest
Doosan Infracore North America LLC, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, opened its second North American parts distribution center near Seattle. In late 2018, Doosan opened a 100,000-sq.-ft. parts distribution center in the Atlanta area. A second Doosan parts distribution center in Lacey, Wash., became operational April 1, 2019. The second Doosan parts distribution center nearly triples the company’s parts inventory for its dealers…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Up Slightly
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 0.5 percent in March to 145.5 (2000=100) from the revised February reading of 144.8. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
Read MoreMetso Hits Landmark
April 5, 2019 – Metso has hit the landmark of 1,000+ delivered projects in the past decade for stationary aggregate crushing and screening plants. These projects include complete and modular stationary plant deliveries as well as optimization projects for brownfield plants worldwide. In 2018 alone, Metso delivered more than 30 stationary plant optimization projects. “Our track record in complete stationary plants starts in…
Read MoreFinal BLM Plans Released on Greater Sage Grouse
The Bureau of Land Management has issued Records of Decision (RODs) amending land use plans for Greater Sage-Grouse habitat management on public lands, providing special protective measures for nearly 60 million acres of sagebrush steppe.
Read MoreTecpetrol Buying Frac Sand in Argentina From Jan de Nul
In South America, sand shoveled out of a river in Argentina that is used to transport soybeans may soon reappear 700 miles away in the country’s booming shale fields, according to a report on Bloomberg.
Read MoreSuperior Sands Hit With Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed March 27 in Pennsylvania claims that Superior Silica Sands has failed to pay bills submitted by a company it hired to manage a frac sand transloading facility in San Antonio, and owes the plaintiff a total of nearly $25 million.
Read MoreNew Sand Association Launched in Texas
A consortium of leading Texas sand mining companies announced the launch of a new association focused on promoting environmental stewardship, economic growth, and policy education. The Industrial Sand Producers of Texas (ISPOT) will coordinate between industry, local communities and government officials on best practices for the sand mining industry.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
• Brent oil prices topped $70 per barrel for the first time in nearly five months, as expectations of tight global supply outweighed pressure from rising U.S. production and less robust global demand indicators. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude settled 36 cents lower at $62.10 a barrel at press time, the highest since November 2018.
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