Granite Makes Executive Appointments

Granite announced that effective Dec. 1, James A. Radich will be appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO). As COO, Radich will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company and will provide the leadership to ensure that the appropriate reporting procedures, people, and systems are in place to meet the operating requirements and financial goals…

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Lhoist to Open New Dolomitic Quicklime Distribution Facility

Lhoist North America announced that after extensive technical and market review, it is proceeding with a new distribution facility for dolomitic quicklime to service the steel industry. The new terminal will be in the Memphis area. The distribution terminal, which is expected to be operational in 2021, is primarily driven by growing demand for Lhoist’s high-purity dolomitic lime products in…

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Carmeuse Operation Honors Veterans

On Veterans Day, Carmeuse’s River Rouge operation paid tribute to those who have served our country by donating wreaths through the Wreaths Across America organization. The site sponsored wreaths in remembrance of fallen soldiers and also participated in the Give and Get a Wreath Program, gifting wreaths to River Rouge veterans Doug Owens, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps…

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Material Shortages, Price Increases

Nov. 24, 2020 – According to Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), selective materials shortages and price increases continue to affect contractors. AGC has received reports of cement shortages in California and Utah. Participants in the October ABI survey also reported problems. Overall, six in 10 responding firms this month indicated that they have seen some degree of…

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Once Booming, Sand Mines Shuttered

According to an article in the Winona Post, frac sand mining has proven to be a boom and bust industry in Trempealeau County, Minn. From creating scores of jobs and bringing in millions in revenues to idling plants – local frac sand companies’ fortunes have fluctuated with oil prices and competition. Since the pandemic crushed global demand for oil, the…

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