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Construction Spending Higher in June; Highways Down
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that construction spending during June 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,552.2 billion, 0.1% (±1.2%) above the revised May estimate of $1,551.2 billion. The June figure is 8.2%(±1.3%) above the June 2020 estimate of $1,435.0 billion.
Read MoreEpiroc to Showcase New, Enhanced Products at MINExpo
Epiroc has designed the COP M-series DTH hammers to be the lightest, fastest, and most durable DTH hammers ever built, the company stated. Bundling the COP M6, COP M7 and COP M8 with an Epiroc drill rig, ensures maximum drill speed and productivity for every hole diameter.
Read MoreTerex MPS Appoints Mitchell Regional Sales Manager
J.P. Mitchell has joined Terex MPS as regional sales manager for the Cedarapids, Simplicity and Canica crushing and screening equipment. In this role, he will work closely with the company’s existing distribution network to manage and grow the business in the market area while also looking for further opportunities to expand the business through new distribution opportunities.
Read MoreVulcan Flexes its Muscles
August 4, 2021 – Vulcan Materials Co. has reported a solid second quarter. The company, on the heels of its previously announced acquisition of U.S. Concrete, earned total second-quarter revenues of $1,361.0 million and year-to-date revenues of $2,429.4 million, both increases over 2020 results. It’s aggregates segment performed well, as sales increased 5%, and gross profit increased 6%. Regarding the company’s…
Read MoreVulcan Revenues Rise in Second Quarter
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended June 30, reporting total second-quarter revenues of $1,361.0 million versus $1,322.6 million in the second quarter of 2020. Year-to-date revenues were $2,429.4 million versus $2,371.8 million for the same period in 2020.
Read MoreA Rescue for the Highway Trust Fund
August 3, 2021 – The Highway Trust Fund was just thrown a lifeline. A $118 billion bailout of the Highway Trust Fund from the Treasury’s general fund was slipped into the ever-evolving infrastructure bill text at the last minute. I could have predicted there would be something in the bill at some point, given lawmakers’ inability to agree on user-fee…
Read MoreSandvik to Showcase DR410i Rotary Blasthole Drill Rig at MINExpo
Sandvik will have several of its latest innovations on display for the first time anywhere at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, Sept. 13-15. Sandvik’s 20,200-sq.-ft. exhibit at Central Hall 3, booth #6212 will demonstrate the company’s commitment to “Innovation in Mining – Make the Shift,” a theme that underscores its focus on helping customers mine more sustainably through technology.
Read MoreThe Eco-Economics of Electric Dredges
It Is Time To Consider A More Accurate And Comprehensive Cost/Benefit Analysis Of Electric Versus Diesel-Powered Dredges. By Cash McCloy In 2021 it is time to consider a more accurate and comprehensive cost/benefit analysis of electric versus diesel-powered dredges. Many variables have changed and improved in recent years, and consistent patterns have emerged over time about diesel engine maintenance. A…
Read MoreNye Talks About Infrastructure
August 3, 2021 – Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials, weighed in on the bipartisan Senate bill and the construction industry on “The Claman Countdown” on Fox Business. Interesting is his take on when he thinks new infrastructure spending will hit the market and impact aggregates producers. Watch here.
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