Aggregate producers operating rock crushers, tub grinders or aggregate screening plants with Twin Disc or WPT style clutches no longer need to worry about downtime caused by a clutch failure.
Read MoreMonth: January 2021
NSSGA Gets the Right Answers from Buttigieg
Pete Buttigieg is on his way to being confirmed as Secretary of Transportation. His nomination moved out of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the Senate will vote to confirm his nomination on Tuesday, Feb 2.
Read MoreFriends in High Places
Jan. 28, 2021 – It’s good to have friends in high places. For instance, U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) has me. See the accompanying picture, as Rep. Davis and I discuss unique and original ideas for funding infrastructure. The picture was taken at a National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association event a few years ago in Washington, D.C. Davis is in the news these days, having…
Read MoreRep. Rodney Davis Introduces BUILD Act
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) has introduced H.R. 2541, the Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development (BUILD) Act, with Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) to encourage road, bridge, rail and freight improvements.
Read MoreGranite Earns Three CalCIMA Safety Awards
Granite received three California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) 2020 Excellence in Safety Awards. The annual awards recognize mines, plants and individuals for their exemplary contributions to safety leadership, innovation, and communication, and how well they extend safety beyond their workplace setting. Winners are selected by a judging panel of committee members.
Read MoreUS Aggregates Names Sweeney Director of Operations
US Aggregates announced that Kristin Sweeney joined the company in the newly created role of director of operations. “We believe Kristin is the perfect fit for the role due to her extensive experience and knowledge,” the company stated.
Read MorePeckham Touts Safety in New Video
Peckham Industries has developed a new video showing that the motto “Safety never takes a day off” is more than a slogan; it’s the way the company conducts every facet of its business.
Read MoreMSHA Reports First Fatality of 2021
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Jan. 16, a miner was fatally injured while using a tool to remove a down-the-hole hammer. The drill motor turned unexpectedly, pinning the driller’s leg between the tool and the drill mast. The accident took place at Red Dog Operations, Northeast Arctic, Alaska.
Read MoreEagle Sets the Pace
Jan. 28, 2021 – The first quarterly reports of the year are starting to come in, and Eagle Materials has set the pace with a strong quarter. Given the influence of the pandemic and the economic roller coaster we have seen over the past three months, the company’s performance is quite impressive. Excluding the results from business units sold in its first…
Read MoreEagle Materials Reports Record Revenue
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 ended Dec. 31, 2020. The company is reporting:
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