Jan. 26, 2022 – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced that its Awards of Excellence and Certificates have officially opened for all members. This includes the applications for the individual Environmental Leadership Award and the James M. Christie Safety & Health Award. Early bird pricing for applications is available until Feb. 25. Applications can be submitted now through Monday, April 4. The award winners will…
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REMA TIP TOP Makes Acquisitions
REMA TIP TOP AG recently made three acquisitions. The company acquired the conveyor technology division of Nuova Emil Riv srl, based in the Emilia Romagna region of northern Italy, strengthening its strategic position in that market. The company also acquired Polytechna AG. With the acquisition of the full-range supplier for conveyor technology based in Wetzikon, Switzerland, the REMA TIP TOP Group…
Read MoreLafarge Canada Spearheads Conservation Effort
Lafarge Canada announced its key role in the massive conservation effort undertaken in the sensitive Great Lakes region as a partner with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). The NCC’s Manitoulin Island acquisition is one of its largest-ever in Ontario. With a $16-million price tag, the initiative relied heavily on the support of many partners. Lafarge Canada provided a donation…
Read MoreNorthern Sand & Gravel Veteran Named NRMCA Driver of the Year
Edward Folkersma, a 34-year veteran of Northern Sand & Gravel in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., is the 2022 National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year. A national panel of industry judges selected him from a large pool of nominees representing producer members from across the United States.
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