The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has formed “NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials.” The group announced Aramco as its Founding Sustaining Member. The two organizations will work together to achieve more sustainable building solutions through advances in nonmetallic technologies.
Read MoreDay: January 6, 2022
Top Stories of 2021
Jan. 6, 2022 – There were certainly a lot of blockbuster stories in 2021. None bigger than passage of the new infrastructure bill. But interestingly, that was not the most read story on Rock Products’ website. Here is a list of the stories that made the biggest impact on our readers. You will note mergers and acquisitions get people’s attention. Well, buckle up,…
Read MoreLiuGong North America Announces Promotions
LiuGong North America promoted Chris Saucedo to senior vice president, strategy and customer solutions. Saucedo will lead LiuGong North America’s go-to-market strategy and will focus on products, promotions, and product support in the rental, quarry and aggregates, forestry, industrial and agricultural segments.
Read MoreHyundai Heavy Industries Group to Establish Big Data Platform
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group will build a big data platform for the group’s core businesses, including shipbuilding and offshore engineering, in partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc., a big data analytics company. The two parties also decided to consider establishing a joint venture to promote the big data platform business in the mid- to long-term. HHI Group announced that it…
Read MoreHolcim, Magment Develop Concrete Solutions to Recharge Electric Vehicles
Holcim is partnering with the German startup Magment to improve its magnetizable concrete technology for road surfaces enabling electric vehicles to recharge wirelessly while in motion. Known as “inductive charging,” this breakthrough concrete-based solution reduces the need for charging stations, while saving time.
Read MoreCarmeuse Americas Acquires Schlegel Sand and Gravel
Carmeuse Americas has acquired 100% of the equity of Schlegel Sand and Gravel from Mark and Matt Schlegel. Schlegel Sand and Gravel, located in Lansing, Mich., services the Michigan construction market.
Read MoreEpiroc, Allied PBS Enter New Dealer Partnership
Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, announced a new partnership with Allied Pedestal Boom Systems (PBS) to provide sales and service to customers.
Read MoreMissouri Producers Honored for Safety at Convention
The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA) held its annual convention Dec. 1-3 at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Mo. The event featured 341 attendees, 37 booths, and 9 hospitality rooms.
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