It was certainly a banner year for Rock Products. Looking back, 2022 was highlighted by advertising growth, new partnerships and strategic expansion of media offerings. At this year’s AGG1 show, we announced a partnership with Burgex Inc., the Utah-based consulting and data-analysis company. This partnership resulted in an entirely reimagined version of Rock Products’ Aggregates Atlas, which along with Burgex’s…
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First Look – December 2022
TOP NEWS Martin Marietta MaterialsMartin Marietta Materials reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, noting products and services revenues of $1.680 billion versus $1.463 billion over the same period last year, an increase of 14.9%. Building Materials generated record products and services revenues. Summit MaterialsSummit Materials Inc. announced results for the third quarter ended Oct. 1. Net Revenue…
Read MoreCongress Averts Rail Strike
The Senate has passed legislation to avoid a rail strike, one day after the House approved the measure. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden, who had previously told Congress to act swiftly, warning that a strike could cause major harm to supply chains. The agreement, which required 60 votes, passed 80 to 15 with one senator voting present.…
Read MoreTalbert Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck Trailer
Talbert Manufacturing, a North American leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, celebrates the 75th anniversary of the release of its non-ground bearing hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer. First introduced in 1962, the hydraulic detachable gooseneck technology revolutionized safety in the trailer industry. “Safety is the hallmark of our innovative trailer designs,” said Troy Geisler, Talbert Manufacturing’s vice president of sales and marketing.…
Read MoreTerex MPS Offers New Cedarapids Portable Cone Crusher Plant
The just-released Cedarapids CRC1350 Portable Cone Plant from Terex MPS features the new TC1300X cone crusher. The complete CRC1350 solution delivers peak productivity at an economical price point and easy access maintenance, the company stated. The enhanced TC1300X cone crusher features 400 hp, a significant increase in power over the previous version. The TC1300X use of high-efficiency roller bearings boasts several notable…
Read MoreMount Group Debuts Pocono Sand & Stone
The Mount Group, Berlin, N.J., announced the launch of Pocono Sand & Stone, the newest edition to the Mount Group family of companies. The move follows the acquisition of the assets of Edwards Sand & Gravel, South Sterling, Pa.
Read MoreConn-Weld: Custom-Engineered Screens
Conn-Weld Industries Inc. manufactures horizontal vibrating screens, circular motion incline screens, banana-style vibrating screens, dewatering screens and centrifuge screens. Find out more!
Read MoreConstruction Spending Declines in October
Construction spending during October 2022 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,794.9 billion, 0.3% (±1.2%) below the revised September estimate of $1,800.1 billion. The October figure is 9.2% (±1.5%) above the October 2021 estimate of $1,644.3 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Read MoreAtlas Copco Introduces New Energy Efficient GA VSDS Compressor
Atlas Copco announced the launch of a new generation of its variable speed drive (VSD) compressors. Offering energy savings of up to 60%, the GA VSDS leads the way in energy-efficient, sustainable compressors. Thanks to its pioneering smart features, the GA VSDS can adapt and optimize its operation for each customer. The new technology will be available first in the…
Read MoreULTRA-CLEAN US-159 Removes Burned On Oil & Grease
Madison Chemical introduced ULTRA-CLEAN US-159, a cutting-edge alkaline detergent developed specifically for difficult cleaning operations involving the removal of aged, oxidized, burned-on oil and grease, including engine and transmission repair and rebuilds. Intended for immersion including agi-lift and ultrasonic equipment, this special formulation cleans more thoroughly in less time, thus increasing productivity. Its unique formula produces low to moderate foam,…
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