Stockpile Reports hired John Rice as vice president. Rice joined the company from Trimble Construction Logistics, which provides technology solutions designed specifically for the construction materials industry. He served as its general manager and vice president for more than 11 years. Rice brings more than 25 years of deep industry knowledge and expertise to the Stockpile Reports team. “We are…
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ConExpo-Con/Agg Organizers Release COVID-19 Update
The organizers of ConExpo-Con/Agg have released a COVID-19/coronavirus update: “We understand concerns about COVID-19/coronavirus are top of mind, and we want to be as transparent as possible and share information about what we are doing to prepare for the ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE shows in Las Vegas. Many of our exhibitors have teams already onsite setting up for the shows, and…
Read MorePolydeck’s Kwikdeck Lets You Try Synthetic Screen Media Virtually Risk-Free.
Wire screen media wears out fast and needs to be replaced frequently – a costly and sometimes dangerous task. Polydeck – an industry leader in groundbreaking products for more than 40 years – gives you a better solution: Kwikdeck. Kwikdeck is a simple frame conversion system that provides you the opportunity to use durable, long-lasting synthetic screen media. With minimal…
Read MoreHyundai Adds Ross as Vice President of CE Sales
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. (HCEA), welcomed Michael J. Ross as vice president of Construction Equipment Sales. Reporting to M.S. Kang, president of HCEA, Ross will be responsible for managing all aspects of dealer sales with his internal and field staff. Ross is a West Point graduate who came to Hyundai with 23 years of industry experience that spans retail…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim North American Aggregates Business Rises
LafargeHolcim reported that for 2019, net sales were up 3.1% like-for-like with record net income of CHF $2,072 million (+32%). Sales of aggregates (mt) were 269.9 million mt, versus 273.8 million mt in 2019, a decrease of 1.4%. In North America, aggregates sales were 113.5 million mt, versus 109.6 million mt the year previous, a 3.6% increase.
Read MoreU.S. Concrete Makes Aggregates Acquisition; Reports Quarterly Results
U.S. Concrete Inc. announced a strategic acquisition as well as results for the full year and quarter ended Dec. 31, 2019.
Read MoreMartin Marietta to Move into New Corporate Headquarters
In 2021, Martin Marietta will move its corporate headquarters from 2710 Wycliff Road in Raleigh, N.C., into a new office building, according to a Triangle Business Journal report. The company leased the new five-story, 125,000-sq.-ft. GlenLake Seven office building and will be its sole tenant.
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg Issues Coronavirus Statement
Feb. 24, 2020 – ConExpo-Con/Agg show organizers issued a statement regarding COVID-19/Coronavirus. “Our top priority is the health and safety of all participants at the show. We are closely monitoring and will follow any protocols that are provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). We encourage exhibitors and attendees to take precautions and follow guidelines set by the CDC when…
Read MoreTrump Outlines New Infrastructure Funding Plan
President Donald Trump has outlined a new $1 trillion plan for spending on roads, rails, water systems and other infrastructure. This time, the president is proposing to rely fully on federal spending.
Read MoreAEM Co-Hosts Presidential Infrastructure Roundtable
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) co-hosted the first-ever presidential candidate forum on infrastructure on the campus of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The Moving America Forward: A 2020 Presidential Candidate Forum on Infrastructure, which was broadcast live by C-SPAN, featured former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and billionaire Tom…
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