The Illinois House and Senate adjourned their spring legislative session concluding what turned out to be a very successful session for the aggregates industry, according to the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP).
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Pennsylvania’s Kelly Calls for Infrastructure Investment
Rep. Mike Kelly (R-Pa.,) gave a five-minute oral statement during the House Ways & Means Committee’s Members’ Day Hearing on Tuesday, June 4. Kelly’s testimony focused on the need for infrastructure investment in his district in northwestern Pennsylvania and across the United States, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.
Read MoreLindsey Aggregates’ New Sand Washing System
June 5, 2019 – Lindsey Aggregates, based in New York state, opened its doors today to showcase its new multi-million-dollar integrated sand washing system, designed and installed by full-service EPC company CDE. Rock Products is on-hand for the event. To increase product portfolio and open new business opportunities from its Red School House site, the family-run producer of alluvial sand and gravel, which…
Read MoreDepartment of Commerce Report Targets Permitting Delays
The National Mining Association (NMA) applauded the recommendations of a new U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) report which aims to ensure a reliable supply of minerals in the United States. The report is the culmination of months of collaborative work with various U.S. agencies in response to Executive Order (EO) 13817, “A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies…
Read MoreAEM Warns of Dire Consequences from Mexican Tariffs
President Trump said he plans to move forward with imposing tariffs on Mexican imports as part of his effort to stem the flow of migrants crossing the southern border, telling reporters at a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May that Republican senators would be “foolish” if they try to stop him.
Read MoreAGC Touts Benefits of Dreamer Act
The House of Representatives passed a bill that would offer a path to citizenship to more than 2 million undocumented immigrants, including “Dreamers” who were brought to the United States as children.
Read MoreTelsmith Hires Waldorf
Telsmith Inc. has hired Marty Waldorf, who joins the company as regional sales manager covering Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Upper Michigan as his primary focus. “We are excited to have Marty join our sales team,” stated Jeff Gray, vice president of sales and marketing, Telsmith Inc. “Marty brings with him many years of industry knowledge and…
Read MoreMetso Celebrates Crusher Milestone
Metso has reached the significant milestone of 10,000 Nordberg HP cone crushers sold globally. The HP cone crusher celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The 10,000th HP cone crusher unit was handed over to the French aggregates and asphalt producer and urban infrastructure development company Eurovia in a ceremony held at Metso’s Mâcon facility in France. “The HP is undoubtedly one…
Read MoreGraniterock Fixes Its Own Road
June 4, 2019 – Exiting Graniterock’s A.R. Wilson Quarry won’t be such a bumpy ride now that the company fixed its own road. The road leading out of the quarry, with more than a few potholes, underwent a rehabilitation project coordinated by several Graniterock teams in addition to the quarry: CIR, RTS, Construction Division and Road Materials. The One Company project…
Read MoreVolvo CE Announces New Puerto Rico Distributor
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) appointed Nany CE, Inc., doing business as MA Caribbean, as its new distributor in Puerto Rico. The Caguas, Puerto Rico-based dealer offers Volvo CE’s complete range of premium equipment and machine parts and components. It also offers comprehensive aftermarket services to customers in the region. Volvo CE appointed the new dealer to boost the distribution of…
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