Supreme Manufacturing Inc. has been awarded a contract to build a new clamshell dredge for an eastern Long Island, N.Y., sand and gravel producer. The dredge model is an MD-13 gantry style dredge with a 13 cu.-yd. bucket.
Read MoreMonth: March 2021
Sandvik Debuts Top Hammer XL Drilling System
At a special virtual product launch event, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduced the Top Hammer XL, its latest innovation in surface top hammer drilling.
Read MoreMSHA Reports Seventh Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on March 12, a miner at Dredge Chesterfield in St Louis County, Mo., was fatally injured while attempting to insert a steel pin into a spud beam.
Read MoreWorld of Concrete to Be First Major Trade Show Since COVID-19
World of Concrete organizer Informa Markets has received Nevada Department of Business and Industry approval to proceed with its 2021 in-person edition, rescheduled from an original January target to June 8-10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). A second, imminent Department measure will position World of Concrete 2021 to be the city’s, as well as the United States’ first large-scale trade show in 15…
Read MoreMotion Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Motion Industries Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, has achieved the 75-year milestone of business success.
Read MoreJeff Gray Joins Superior Team
Superior Industries Inc. announced the appointment of Jeff Gray as its director of international sales. Gray, a 25-year industry veteran, will lead construction aggregate sales efforts outside of the United States and Canada in addition to working closely with the manufacturer’s group of mining division employees and products.
Read MoreNSSGA Urges Support by House Members on Dear Colleague for State DOT Issue
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) President and CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement commending Reps. Carbajal (D-Calif.), Gibbs (R-Ohio), Katko (R-N.Y.) and Lamb (D-Pa.) for their recent bipartisan House Dear Colleague letter that garners support for state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) agencies and the related infrastructure projects they implement.
Read MoreSandvik Top Hammer XL Launched Virtually
March 24, 2021 – At a special virtual product launch event, Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions introduced the Top Hammer XL, its latest innovation in surface top hammer drilling. The new, groundbreaking drilling system, targeting large-scale quarry and surface mining customers, offers a faster, more fuel-efficient and more cost-effective way to drill holes 140 to 178 mm (5.5 to 7 in.)…
Read MoreDoosan Names Top North American Dealers
Doosan Infracore North America announced its top-performing dealers of 2020. The top 10 dealers are among more than 160 Doosan equipment dealers in North America.
Read MoreArcosa Scores Big
March 23, 2021 – Antonio Carrillo, president and chief executive officer of Arcosa, noted in the company’s recent quarterly report, “We expect to continue to deploy capital to strengthen our current market positions and expand our geographic footprint.” The company just did that in spades with the acquisition of StonePoint Materials, one of the 25 largest aggregates companies in the United…
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