New construction starts declined 11% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $696.3 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. This is the third consecutive monthly drop in construction starts activity.
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International Cement Seminar & Exhibition a Huge Success
The 38th International Cement Seminar & Exhibition (ICSE) was held Nov. 19-21 in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria Center. The show – produced by SEMCO Publishing, the owner of Rock Products, Cement Americas and Concrete Products magazines – was an unqualified success.
Read MoreEpiroc Introduces My Epiroc Fleet-Management Solution
Epiroc has introduced My Epiroc, a new digital fleet-management solution. The platform is available on web and mobile devices with attractive features for increasing fleet efficiency and safety. My Epiroc enables mining and infrastructure operations to optimize fleet performance – any device, any job role, any time. Regardless of role – a fleet manager focusing on uptime, a machine operator…
Read MoreBusiest Week Ever
Nov. 22, 2019 – This was one of the busiest weeks in recent memory. The week started off with the announcement that Rock Products‘ parent company SEMCO Publishing had acquired the assets of Aggregates Manager magazine, effectively creating the aggregates industry’s most powerful media enterprise. This is big news, and as that merger evolves, you will learn more about what it means for aggregates producers and manufacturers. The…
Read MoreAggregates Producers Storm Capitol Hill
Aggregates operations from around the country headed to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the industry and educate Congress on the many ways that Rocks Build America’s Future.
Read MoreContinental Debuts Generation 3 Truck Tires
Continental demonstrated complete solutions for the construction and on/off-road industries at its proving grounds in Uvalde, Texas. The event served as the public debut of Continental’s new Generation 3 construction truck tires for on/off-road or mixed use.
Read MoreDyno Nobel Announces Value-Added Enhancements to DynoConsult
Dyno Nobel Americas announced significant, value-added enhancements to DynoConsult. For more than 20 years, the DynoConsult team of experts has developed technical solutions to assist with customers’ operations. Now, they are committed to optimizing your entire blasting process with their experience, knowledge and insight to drive world-class blasting results.
Read MoreCommand Alkon Introduces CONNEX
Command Alkon introduced CONNEX, a next-generation vertical cloud solution designed to increase productivity levels and create unprecedented results across project performance, schedule, workforce management and safety.
Read MoreICSE Kicks Off in Atlanta
Nov. 19, 2019 – The 38th International Cement Seminar and Exhibition (ICSE) kicked off with a bang this morning in Atlanta, as Portland Cement Association Economist Ed Sullivan delivered a well-attended Keynote on the economy and his projections for cement production. Sullivan noted that while we may see slower economic growth, there are no clear signs to indicate a recession in the future. He also…
Read MoreAggregate Industry Market Report
In This Quarterly Report, Provided Exclusively For Rock Products, Capstone Headwaters Provides Insight Into Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Capital Markets Trends, Aggregates Production and Pricing Through the Second Quarter of 2019. By Darin Good and Brian Krehbiel
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