Doosan Infracore North America has expanded its dealer network with an additional location of Cascade Trader Inc. as an authorized sales, service, parts and rental provider of Doosan equipment. The company now offers its customers in Hayden and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Spokane, Wash., a wide range of Doosan equipment. Crawler excavators, log loaders, wheel excavators, material handlers and wheel loaders…
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Dodge Momentum Index Moves Higher in October
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 6.9% in October to 152.6 (2000=100) from the revised September reading of 142.7. 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 MoreFor Five Years No U.S. Mines Have Met POV Criteria
For the fifth consecutive year, none of the nation’s more than 13,000 mining operations met the criteria for a Pattern of Violations (POV), the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced. The screening period started on Sept. 1, 2018, and ended on Aug. 31, 2019.
Read MoreElevate was Great
Nov. 7, 2019 – Command Alkon’s Elevate Conference in Chicago was a great experience, with plenty of technology to see and excellent face time with industry professionals. I had the privilege of leading a group discussion focusing on industry technology and the use of Command Alkon products at aggregates operations with IT specialists from Vulcan Materials, Graniterock and Midwest Concrete Materials. Look for…
Read MoreVoters Approve Nearly 90% of Transportation Ballot Measures
Voters in 19 states Nov. 5 sent a decisive message of support for transportation investment, approving almost 90% of 305 state and local transportation ballot measures.
Read MoreVulcan Aggregates Segment Sales Rise in Third Quarter
Vulcan Materials Co. announced third-quarter total revenues of $1.419 billion, up from $1.240 billion in 2018; and year-to-date total revenues of $3.743 billion, up from $3.295 billion in 2018. Net earnings were $216 million, up 20%, and Adjusted EBITDA was $407 million, up 15%, compared to last year’s third quarter.
Read MoreWasserman to Speak at NSSGA Event
Nov. 6, 2019 – David Wasserman, U.S. House editor and senior election analyst for the non-partisan Cook Political Report, will speak at the the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) Legislative & Policy Forum General Session on Nov. 18. Wasserman notably authored in his pre-election analysis of 2016 how Trump could win the White House while losing the popular vote. Wasserman has served as…
Read MoreEagle Materials Concrete and Aggregates Revenue Up 42%
Eagle Materials Inc. reported record second-quarter revenue of $414.5 million, up 9%; and record second quarter net earnings per diluted share of $1.72, up 12%.
Read MoreWirtgen Group Names Brandt Canadian Dealer
The Brandt Group of Companies announced that it has been named the Canadian dealer for the Wirtgen Group‘s full range of aggregate and road construction and maintenance products, effective Dec. 1. “This announcement illustrates our strong commitment to Canada’s roadbuilding and aggregate industries,” said Brandt President and CEO Shaun Semple. “The Wirtgen Group’s impressive product lineup is highly-compatible with our existing John Deere…
Read MoreCemex’s Clinchfield Operations Win Sentinels of Safety
Cemex USA’s Clinchfield Cement Plant and Quarry in Clinchfield, Ga., together earned the prestigious Sentinels of Safety Award, recognized by the National Mining Association (NMA) and federal agencies for their outstanding achievements and ongoing commitment to safety.
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