The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA), Pennsylvania’s leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries, offered educational sessions and a tour on Sept. 14 at PACA member Rohrer’s Quarry in Lititz. In addition to the quarry tour, attendees heard presentations about: Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce led by Rick Munson of Paramount Business…
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Ritchie Bros. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Auction a Success
Ritchie Bros. latest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, auction included more than 8,300 equipment items selling for more than CA$76+ million (more than US$58 million) in gross transaction value, which is a 29% increase over the same event last year. The three-day online event on Sept. 7–9, attracted more than 14,600 bidders from 46 countries. Approximately 94% of the equipment in the…
Read MoreBKT to Sponsor Rugby League
BKT’s passion for sport is unstoppable. The tire brand now becomes the Title Sponsor of the United Rugby Championship (URC) until 2025 and in the northern hemisphere of the world, alongside Vodacom, that is the league’s Title Partner in South Africa. The league will then be known as the “BKT United Rugby Championship’”and the news follow on from the league’s…
Read MoreNew Report Calls For Modernizing and Expanding Key Texas Highways
Increasing traffic levels, a lack of connectivity between urban and rural areas, and a lack of adequate safety features are among the challenges faced on Texas’ rural transportation system, according to a new report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. The TRIP report, “Keeping Rural Texas Connected,” examines the safety, reliability and connectivity of the…
Read MoreColas Environment Day Dedicated to Biodiversity
Colas recently held Environment Day across all its locations worldwide. This year the event was dedicated to biodiversity, a major challenge for the group, which launched a low-carbon and biodiversity strategy in 2020. The event is part of the group’s CSR strategic project called ACT (for Act & Commit Together), in which one of the eight commitments is a pledge…
Read MoreDolese to Rock the Block
Dolese is inviting everyone to attend Rock the Block, a construction industry Touch-A-Truck community event, at its Oklahoma City Services Support Center located at 8300 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73114 on Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with a quiet hour 9-10 a.m. for children with noise sensitivities. The free event is family-friendly and open to the public.…
Read MoreBelize Reportedly Says No Mining
Sept. 13, 2022 – The Belize government will not allow Vulcan Materials to mine near a coastal village due to environmental concerns, following reports of land purchases by the company, according to an article on BNAmericas. Sustainable development minister Orlando Habet said officials from Prime Minister John Briceño’s government made a decision that no surface mining will be permitted near Gales Point Manatee…
Read MoreJohn Deere Expands G-Tier Wheel Loader Offerings in North America
After a successful introduction into the Canadian market in 2021, John Deere expanded its G-tier Wheel Loader offerings to the United States with the 644 G-tier Wheel Loader, continuing the transition to Performance Tiering. As part of the John Deere Performance Tiering Strategy, customers can benefit from tailored offerings that provide more performance, comfort and economical options. The expansion of…
Read MoreCASE To Introduce New E Series Excavator Lineup
CASE Construction Equipment will reveal the full rollout of its new E Series excavator models in North America on Thursday, Sept. 22 at CaseCE.com/ESeries. The rollout features seven new models — including two entirely new excavators — focused on enhancing the total operator experience to deliver even greater productivity, operator satisfaction and operational efficiency. New features (and models) that will…
Read MoreYork Building Products Acquires Union Quarries
York Building Products acquired Union Quarries, a Carlisle, Pa.-based manufacturer of crushed stone, asphalt and ready-mix concrete products. “This exciting acquisition will allow both operations to provide a greater level of product offering for our respective customers, increase our level of customer service, and help us jointly reach a broader market area” said Dave Semple, president of York Building Products.…
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