As a response to the fast-growing demand for more sustainable crushing and screening equipment, Metso Outotec is introducing the Lokotrack e-Power range, which brings the diesel-electric Lokotrack mobile crushing and screening units into one, distinctive offering. The range includes 15 crushers and six screens, making it the market’s broadest portfolio of hybrid mobile crushing and screening equipment.
Read MoreMonth: April 2021
Arcosa’s Construction Products Division Up in First Quarter
Arcosa Inc. announced results for the quarter ended March 31, including revenues of $440.4 million, down 10%, net income of $15.9 million and Adjusted Net Income of $17.6 million.
Read MoreDrinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act Passes Senate
A bipartisan bill to boost funding for states’ water infrastructure passed the Senate 89-2, sending it to the House of Representatives.
Read MoreBiden Calls for Infrastructure Cooperation in Speech
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden once again touted the need for infrastructure spending, and even applauded a group of Republican senators who have put forward their own infrastructure proposal as a counter to his plan.
Read MoreNew Home Sales Jump in March
Low interest rates and strong consumer demand fueled a solid increase in new home sales in March, despite the ongoing building materials challenges impacting the industry, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Read MoreVulcan Materials Supports Student Scholarships
April 29, 2021 – Vulcan Materials recently donated $5,000 to the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM) at Auburn University. For more than 20 years, Vulcan has generously donated an annual academic scholarship for COSAM students in the Department of Geosciences. Several representatives from Vulcan met with Department of Geosciences Chair Dr. Ming-kuo Lee and made a formal donation from the…
Read MoreColumbia Steel Casting Marks 120th Anniversary
This year marks Columbia Steel Casting’s 120th anniversary. Originally founded in 1901 as Columbia Engineering Works, the company was the first steel foundry west of the Mississippi River and supplied machinery parts for mining and lumber operations throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. Today, the company continues manufacturing steel wear parts for customers worldwide from its headquarters in Portland, Ore.
Read MoreKrumenacher Pens Quarry Regulatory Book
Industry consultant Mark J. Krumenacher, senior principal/senior vice president for GZA GeoEnvironmental, has written a new book, “Quarry Regulatory Control and Permitting: Defending the Foundation of a Sustainable Society.” “There is no book or information source that addresses the extent of regulatory control and oversight and the challenges of permitting,” Krumenacher said. “If you or your partners have experienced the quarry…
Read MoreVulcan Hosts Congresswoman at Norcross Quarry
Vulcan Materials hosted Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-Ga.) at its Norcross Quarry in Georgia, according to the Georgia Construction Aggregates Association (GCAA).
Read MoreOzinga Bros. Chairman Martin Ozinga III Dies
Illinois’ Ozinga Bros. Inc. announced the sudden passing at home of Chairman Martin Ozinga III on the morning of April 26. “Dad was loved by many, including his family, his coworkers, customers and friends in the community. Please keep the Ozinga family in your thoughts and prayers,” said CEO Martin Ozinga IV, who succeeded his father at the helm in…
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