LafargeHolcim in the United States unveiled its new identity as Holcim US, uniting legacy brands and strengthening the company’s purpose to build progress for people and the planet across the nation. The U.S. transition to Holcim, the first for Holcim Group, is a significant milestone and will play an essential role in accelerating our world’s transition to a net zero…
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Karen Hubacz Named First Female Board Chair of NSSGA
During its Annual Membership Meeting at its 2022 Convention, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) outgoing Chair Darin Matson of Rogers Group Inc. handed off the gavel to the association’s first Chairwoman Karen Hubacz, president and CEO of Bond Construction. The full slate of 2022 Executive Committee Members, Officers and board Members were additionally announced. “Under Darin Matson’s…
Read MoreRic Suzio Receives NSSGA’s 2022 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award
During the second general session of the 2022 Annual Convention, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) presented Ric Suzio of York Hill Trap Rock Quarry Co., Inc with the 2022 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award. “Ric Suzio, of York Hill Trap Rock Quarry, is most deserving as the recipient of the 2022 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award.…
Read MoreThe Permitting Institute is Here
March 29, 2022 – The Permitting Institute (TPI) was formed by Alex Herrgott to strengthen the partnership between government, advocates and industry to deliver the critical infrastructure upgrades America has needed for decades across all sectors. Through the advancement of common-sense improvements TPI gets projects shovel-ready faster, saving taxpayer resources and building a large coalition of diverse entities aligned by…
Read MoreNSSGA’s Kicks Off Annual Convention with the Power of We
More than 600 aggregates industry leaders have convened in Nashville for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2022 Annual Convention. The 2022 meeting themed the “Power of We” stresses the importance of a united industry after accomplishing the passage of the largest infrastructure investment of all times. “This week is critical for NSSGA members. This opportunity for us…
Read MoreTakeuchi-US Names Luby Equipment Dealer of the Year
Takeuchi-US has named Luby Equipment as its 2021 North American Dealer of the Year. Luby Equipment received this honor based on various metrics Takeuchi uses to evaluate its dealers throughout the United States and Canada.
Read MoreJohn Deere Reveals New 904 P-Tier Wheel Loader
John Deere is bolstering its wheel loader lineup with the highlight of the 904 P-Tier Wheel Loader, showcased for the first-time at World of Asphalt and AGG1 in Nashville. Available soon, the new 904 P-Tier is a two-pass loader solution that provides the durability and reliability to take on processed aggregate stockpiles and more efficiently load trucks or rail cars…
Read MoreNSSGA Convention and AGG1
March 25, 2022 – It will be good to be back live and in-person at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) convention and AGG1 trade show in Nashville March 26-31. Rock Products is proud to be a convention Silver Plus Sponsor. At AGG1 we will exhibit in Booth L-1006 in the lobby. We will be doing demonstrations of our new online digitally enhanced Aggregates…
Read MoreMartin Marietta to Sell Colorado, Central Texas Ready Mixed Operations
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Colorado and Central Texas ready mixed concrete operations to Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC.
Read MoreSME Lauds Introduction of Mining Schools Act of 2022
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) lauded the introduction of the Mining Schools Act of 2022 (also known as the Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022).
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