Covia announced that Duncan Stuart has joined the company as executive vice president, chief legal officer and secretary, effective immediately. Stuart joins Covia after having served in senior legal positions over his 28 years at The Dow Chemical Co.
Read MoreMonth: November 2021
Smart Sand Reports Higher Revenues
Smart Sand Inc. announced results for the third quarter 2021. Revenues were $34.5 million in the third quarter of 2021, compared to $29.6 million in the second quarter of 2021 and $23.4 million in the third quarter of 2020. Revenues were up in the third quarter, compared to the second quarter of 2021, due to higher sand sales revenues resulting from higher in-basin sales volumes and…
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Oil prices were steady at press time as the market grappled with a stronger U.S. dollar along with concern over increasing U.S. inflation, and after OPEC cut its 2021 oil demand forecast due to high prices. Brent crude futures were down 8 cents to $82.56 a barrel after falling earlier to $81.66. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were down…
Read MoreABB Brings AI to Asset Performance
ABB has strengthened its existing digital offerings with the launch of ABB Ability Genix Asset Performance Management (APM) Suite for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance and 360-degree asset performance insights for the process, utility and transportation industries.
Read MoreShell Gadus S3 Grease Is NLGI Dual-Certified
Shell Lubricant Solutions announced the Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 grease is now certified against the NLGI High-Performance Multiuse (HPM) certification, in addition to its previously held NLGI GC–LB performance classification, making it the first dual-certified grease currently available in the world. Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 grease has also obtained the +HL tag for enhanced level of performance in…
Read MoreNew Powerscreen Titan Range Packs a Big Punch
Powerscreen has launched its new Titan range, a new range of secondary scalping screens that provide a cost-effective solution in high volume, smaller sized, or recycling applications.
Read MoreEpiroc Extends Its Electrification Offering
Electrification solutions from Epiroc support mining customers as they transition toward using Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). The latest addition to the portfolio is a wide range of flexible charging products for mining equipment.
Read MoreThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: An Analysis
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed Nov. 5, is the most important piece of transportation legislation since the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956. Here are some key highlights about what is included in the legislation and how funding will flow to each state, courtesy of Michele Stanley, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) vice president of government and regulatory affairs.
Read MoreIROCK Crushers Adds New Mountain States Dealer
IROCK Crushers added B.J. Rees’s Enterprise as its new U.S. dealer in the Mountain States of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Read MoreHill, Nye Tout Infrastructure Bill
Nov. 11, 2021 – I reached out to Tom Hill, chairman and chief executive officer of Vulcan Materials; and Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, for their thoughts on the passage of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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