A state appeals court refused to reinstate a permit for a proposed $75 million frac sand operation in Monroe County, Wis., according to WIZM radio.
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Has Wisconsin’s Frac Sand Industry Stabilized?
After more than a decade of alternating boom-and-bust cycles, the regional frac sand industry appears to be stabilizing – at least for now, according to an article in the Leader-Telegram.
Read MoreFred Weber Inc. Acquires General Drilling
Construction materials producer Fred Weber Inc., based in St. Louis, has acquired General Drilling Inc., based in Noblesville, Ind., which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Read MoreDemand for Wisconsin Frac Sand Increased Slightly in 2021
According to Rich Kremer, writing for Wisconsin Public Radio, industry experts say demand for Wisconsin frac sand increased slightly in 2021.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
At press time, Brent crude fell 49 cents, or 0.6%, to $81.54 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down 77 cents, or 1%, to $78.69 a barrel.
Read MoreTotal Construction Falls Sharply in November
Total construction starts fell 14% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $867.8 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonbuilding and nonresidential building starts bore the brunt of the decline, falling 30% and 21%, respectively, after seeing sharp increases in October as three large projects broke ground. Residential starts gained a modest 3%. Without October’s large projects, total…
Read MoreSKF Conditioning Unit Raises Quality of Lubrication Oil
SKF’s Oil Conditioning Unit (OCU) helps to prolong bearing lifetimes by improving the performance of lubricants in service. The plug-and-play unit cools and filters lubrication oil as it circulates. Cooling helps to improve lubricant performance, while filtration removes contaminants. Filtration levels can be selected from coarse to ultra-fine.
Read MoreB2W Software Streamlines Equipment Inspection, Repair Process
B2W Software, a provider of heavy construction management software, has introduced new capabilities within its ONE Platform that enable contractors to identify equipment defects and make repairs faster and more cost effectively. The ONE Platform from B2W can now generate repair requests automatically based on data from electronic forms used for completing equipment inspections. The enhanced process relays detailed information…
Read MoreSpare Parts for Schurco Slurry and Warman Pumps
The very nature of pumping solids means that destructive wear on internal parts is an inevitable part of the lifecycle of your slurry pumps. Managing and reducing that wear is what Schurco Slurry does for its customers.
Read MoreAccuracy in Stockpile Measurement Impacts Bottom Line
The accuracy of your stockpile inventory measurements directly impacts your company’s bottom line. Is measurement accuracy truly such a big deal? It’s common for bulk materials companies to have massive 30% to 40% deviations on their perpetual inventories.
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