Vulcan Materials Co. announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of U.S. Concrete.
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Associations Meet With Galanis
Aug. 25, 2021 – The Georgia Construction Aggregates Association (GCAA), along with its partners at the South Carolina Aggregate Association and the North Carolina Aggregates Association co-hosted a webinar with Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor/MSHA Jeannette Galanis. Approximately 45 aggregate producers and associates from Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina participated in this MSHA update. Safety continues to be…
Read MoreCanadian Election Features Infrastructure Emphasis
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) officially launched its advocacy campaign for the upcoming Canadian federal election. ACEC will be engaging with federal candidates from all the major parties and encouraging them to make infrastructure investments a priority in their election platforms.
Read MorePrairie Material Acquires Valley View Industries
Prairie Material has acquired Valley View Industries Inc., based in Livingston County, Ill. “Valley View Industries is now part of the Aggregates Division of leading building materials supplier, Prairie Material. Thank you for your patience during the transition,” Valley View stated on its website.
Read MoreIAC’s Carter Speaks at Conference
Bob Carter, senior vice president of mining for IAC, spoke at the North American Frac Sand Exhibition and Conference, which took place in Houston, Texas, on July 7 and 8. Carter took to the stage to discuss some of the main differences of wet sand versus dry sand, as well as the efficiencies and inefficiencies of both.
Read MoreBaker Hughes Releases Report on Corporate Responsibility
Baker Hughes released its 2020 Report on Corporate Responsibility. The report provides an expanded view of the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and outlines its corporate strategy and commitments for a sustainable energy future.
Read MoreHalliburton Executes SmartFleet Fracturing System
Halliburton Co. announced a successful execution of its SmartFleet intelligent fracturing system with a major operator in the Permian Basin.
Read MoreCanadian Premium Sand Appoints Deller CFO
Canadian Premium Sand Inc. (CPS) has appointed Cameron Deller as the company’s chief financial officer, effective Sept. 7. Deller brings more than 20 years of financial leadership, investment management and capital markets experience gained across a wide variety of industries in both public and private sectors.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
• Oil prices jumped 3% at press time, recovering from a seven-day losing streak, with gains driven by a weaker dollar despite demand concerns stoked by rising cases of the Delta coronavirus variant. Brent crude climbed $2.59, or 3.9%, to $67.75 a barrel after touching its lowest since May 21 at $64.60. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for October…
Read MoreCheryl Suzio Dies; Was Vice President at Suzio-York Hill Companies
Cheryl Ann Suzio, 66, died on Tuesday, Aug. 17, surrounded by her loving family at Yale New Haven Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was the vice president of safety and health at Suzio-York Hill Companies.
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