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…
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Astec 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…
Read MoreSummit Materials Aggregates Revenues Rise in Down Quarter
Summit Materials Inc. announced results for the first quarter ended April 2, reporting Net Revenue decreased $6.0 million, or 1.5% in the first quarter to $392.5 million, primarily resulting from divestitures completed in 2021, partially offset by increases in average sales prices. Operating loss increased $9.2 million, or 36.9% in the first quarter to $34.3 million, as timing of price…
Read MoreIROCK Crushers Promotes Dan Davis
IROCK Crushers promoted Dan Davis to senior technical sales manager. Davis has been an active member in the aggregates and construction industry for more than 40 years. With his extensive experience, Davis provided invaluable insight in his most recent position as Western regional sales manager at IROCK. In his new role, senior technical sales manager, Davis is bringing his diverse…
Read MoreNSSGA Commends Senate Committee for Water Infrastructure Legislation
Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), ranking member of the EPW Committee, announced plans for the EPW Committee to markup the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. The Water Resources Development Act is biennial legislation that authorizes flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration projects for…
Read MoreSSAB To Host Fossil-Free Steel Webinar
SSAB is taking the lead in reducing the carbon footprint of the steel industry and is aiming to launch the world’s first fossil-free steel by around 2026. But how does fossil-free steel production actually work? And what’s the difference between green steel and fossil-free steel? SSAB will offer a fact-packed webinar to help you learn more about SSAB’s fossil-free steel…
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