An Exclusive Wheel Loader Option Improves Operator Visibility And Productivity. By Rachel Ori As technology evolves, manufacturers continue to develop tools and machine accessories that allow operators to move about a worksite more safely. One standout item that was introduced in 2021 is the Doosan Transparent Bucket, an exclusive technology from Doosan Infracore North America. This technology is currently available…
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The Housing Affordability Challenge
Last month, I wrote about a recent report issued by the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index, also known as the “HOI,” which showed that just 54.2% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of October and end of December were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $79,900. This is down from…
Read MoreThe Wrong Thing
There isn’t a book of sage advice that exists for operations to refer to when running their aggregates business. But if there was, I am quite sure there would be a line in there somewhere that reads, “When MSHA inspectors come to your site to do their job, don’t use a loader filled with rocks and dirt to force the…
Read MoreMore Than 11,000 Attend AGG1 and World of Asphalt
More than 11,000 asphalt paving and aggregates professionals filled a sold-out Music City Center exhibition floor in Nashville as AGG1 and World of Asphalt brought the industry back together. Organizations from across the country, including Rogers Group Inc. and Milestone Contractors sent representatives ranging from C-Suite executives to field operators, to view specialized exhibits and product unveilings, take in the latest…
Read MoreAGG1 a HUGE Success
March 31, 2022 – It has been three long years since the AGG1 Show – produced with World of Asphalt – was held in person, due to COVID-19. The show returned with vigor in Nashville. More than 11,000 attendees hit the show floor, and exhibitors reported heavy booth traffic and brisk business. Rock Products displayed an advance look at its…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim US and Legacy Brands Unite as Holcim US
LafargeHolcim in the United States unveiled its new identity as Holcim US, uniting legacy brands and strengthening the company’s purpose to build progress for people and the planet across the nation. The U.S. transition to Holcim, the first for Holcim Group, is a significant milestone and will play an essential role in accelerating our world’s transition to a net zero…
Read MoreKaren Hubacz Named First Female Board Chair of NSSGA
During its Annual Membership Meeting at its 2022 Convention, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) outgoing Chair Darin Matson of Rogers Group Inc. handed off the gavel to the association’s first Chairwoman Karen Hubacz, president and CEO of Bond Construction. The full slate of 2022 Executive Committee Members, Officers and board Members were additionally announced. “Under Darin Matson’s…
Read MoreRic Suzio Receives NSSGA’s 2022 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award
During the second general session of the 2022 Annual Convention, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) presented Ric Suzio of York Hill Trap Rock Quarry Co., Inc with the 2022 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award. “Ric Suzio, of York Hill Trap Rock Quarry, is most deserving as the recipient of the 2022 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award.…
Read MoreThe Permitting Institute is Here
March 29, 2022 – The Permitting Institute (TPI) was formed by Alex Herrgott to strengthen the partnership between government, advocates and industry to deliver the critical infrastructure upgrades America has needed for decades across all sectors. Through the advancement of common-sense improvements TPI gets projects shovel-ready faster, saving taxpayer resources and building a large coalition of diverse entities aligned by…
Read MoreNSSGA’s Kicks Off Annual Convention with the Power of We
More than 600 aggregates industry leaders have convened in Nashville for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2022 Annual Convention. The 2022 meeting themed the “Power of We” stresses the importance of a united industry after accomplishing the passage of the largest infrastructure investment of all times. “This week is critical for NSSGA members. This opportunity for us…
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