Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST Solutions) is assisting mine site operators to comply with tougher workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants. With spray and foaming systems being the most common methods for suppressing mineral dust, RST Solutions is advising companies along the material supply chain against boosting the dosage levels of surface active agents commonly used in these applications. Typically, dust…
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Superior Industries Tops Its Record for Largest Telescopic Radial Stacker
Superior Industries Inc. recently completed design and manufacturing work on what it is considering to be the world’s largest telescopic radial stacking conveyor. The brand-new TeleStacker Conveyor model is a 48-in.-wide by 210-ft.-long telescoping conveyor (1,220 mm x 64 m). It’s capable of building 425,000 ton stockpiles (315,000 cu. yd.). Superior said the record-breaking stacker will be used to unload…
Read MoreAstec Industries Touts Increased Net Sales
Astec Industries Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. First quarter of 2022 net sales of $291.2 million increased 2.4% compared to $284.4 million for the first quarter of 2021. Domestic sales increased $8.9 million or 3.9% mainly due to stronger parts sales across the business and increased Materials Solutions equipment sales that were offset by…
Read MoreNSSGA Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Young Leaders
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) gathered current Young Leaders and alumni in San Diego to celebrate the group’s 30th Anniversary. The meeting, held from May 1-4, attracted a record attendance of more than 325 participants, who heard from industry leaders; participated in community service activities; and welcomed their new committee leadership. During the Monday general session, NSSGA Chair…
Read MoreHise-Trujillo Receives Young Leaders Mark S. Walsh Award
Rock Products once again sponsored the Mark S. Walsh Award at The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Young Leaders Annual Meeting. The award was presented by Rock Products Managing Editor Josephine Patterson to CEMCO President Jennifer Hise-Trujillo.
Read MoreOMB Releases ‘Buy America’ Guidance for Infrastructure Projects
On April 18, 2022, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published new guidance related to the implementation of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The BABA provisions, which passed in November 2021, require that any infrastructure projects receiving federal assistance – not only those infrastructure projects funded by the IIJA…
Read MoreMDU Construction Materials Business Sees Record Revenues
MDU Resources Group Inc. reported first quarter earnings of $31.7 million, or 16 cents per share, compared to first quarter 2021 earnings of $52.1 million, or 26 cents per share. The construction materials business had a seasonal loss of $40.0 million in the first quarter, compared to a seasonal loss of $30.8 million in the first quarter of 2021. Although…
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