A woman’s place is in the aggregates industry. We are pleased to announce that SEMCO Publishing – parent company of Rock Products, Cement Products, Concrete Products, The ASIA Miner and North American Mining magazines – has launched Women in Aggregates, womeninaggregates.com, a new group dedicated to supporting women working in the aggregates industry. The initiative follows the efforts of similar…
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Yoe Promoted at Stedman
Marilyn Yoe was promoted to accounting and human resources manager of Stedman Machine Co. Prior to this promotion, Yoe spent 26 years as accounting manager for Stedman. Yoe’s positive approach and professionalism has makes her a pleasure to work with and makes her a keystone within the company’s culture, the company stated. In her new role, she will continue to lead…
Read MoreAstec Appoints New Members to Board of Directors
Astec Industries Inc.’s board of directors elected Mark Gliebe and Nalin Jain each a new independent director, effective as of Nov. 10, 2022. The election of Gliebe and Jain increases the size of the board to 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent directors. Gliebe and Jain will serve as members of the Audit Committee of the board. In addition,…
Read MoreCEMEX Again Named to Texan by Nature 20
CEMEX USA announced that for the fourth consecutive year the company has been named to the Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), the official ranking by the Texas-led conservation non-profit Texan by Nature founded by former first lady Laura Bush. CEMEX’s long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation has once more been recognized by Texan by Nature for programs based…
Read MoreFirst Look – November 2021
TOP NEWS Blue Ridge Construction Capital AcquisitionsIn partnership with industry veteran Anthony Minshew, Blue Ridge Construction Capital announced the acquisitions of Matthews Sand and Gravel (MSG) and Edge Aggregates. Based in Smithfield, N.C., MSG is a supplier of asphalt sand and concrete sand to the Raleigh, N.C., construction market. Edge is based in Battleboro, N.C., and has established itself as…
Read MoreSmall Producer Steps Up Big
Caldwell Stone Co.’s Danville Quarry Garners Recognition For Going The Extra Mile After Tornadoes Strike Its State. By Therese Dunphy Small producers can have a big impact in the communities they serve. In September, Caldwell Stone Co.’s Danville Quarry was recognized as the highest scoring Gold award winner in the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Community Relations Excellence…
Read MoreNews from Washington, South Carolina, Colorado
According to The Herald, in Everett, Wash., a gravel mine that has operated for almost 25 years in Snohomish County is seeking to expand by 56 acres. Some neighbors have questions about truck traffic, noise and impacts to well water. Cadman operates the 425-acre sand, gravel and crushed stone mine off Mountain Loop Highway northeast of Granite Falls, outside city…
Read MoreMaterially Aims to Bring Connectivity, Efficiency to Aggregates Fulfillment
Materially was founded in 2021 to help streamline the way that aggregates are bought, sold and delivered. Materially’s novel software platform digitally connects aggregates suppliers with their customers and haulers, leading to more efficient communication and collaboration. Ozan Yalniz, the founder and CEO of Materially, felt the pain points of aggregates procurement firsthand while working as a civil engineer on…
Read MoreSandvik’s BIO Tool Grease for Breakers
Sandvik’s BIO Tool Grease offers a greener alternative to machine upkeep. This modern, high performance biodegradable grease is the first product in its Green Range and is specially formulated to be more environmentally friendly. Lithium complex-thickened BIO Tool Grease is based on biodegradable esters and PAO and contains corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, and bismuth technology-based EP/AW additives. The special formulation makes…
Read MoreTakeuchi Launches New Line of Hydraulic Hammers
Takeuchi has added seven sound-suppressed hydraulic hammer models to the Takeuchi Attachment Program, helping compact track loader and compact excavator owners accomplish even more with their machines. “Hydraulic hammers are invaluable attachments for breaking up asphalt, concrete, rocks and other hard materials,” said Lee Padgett, product manager for Takeuchi-U.S. “Contractors and others who perform demolition and excavation will find these…
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