Jan. 19, 2023 – Inside sources say that the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) proposed silica rule has now been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and is currently under review, which is the final step before the rule can be published in the Federal Register. No definitive word on what the content of the bill…
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TerraSource Global Acquires Elgin Separation Solutions
TerraSource Global – a manufacturer of material sizing equipment based on the Gundlach, Jeffrey Rader and Pennsylvania Crusher brands, and subsidiary of Right Lane Industries – has announced the acquisition of Elgin Separation Solutions as of Jan. 12. Elgin designs, manufactures and services material processing parts and equipment for mining, energy production, recycling and waste management applications. Core products include…
Read MoreVolvo Updates L350H Wheel Loader
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is launching its updated L350H wheel loader in North America, complete with a host of upgrades that will give customers greater productivity and fuel efficiency with lower service costs in a machine designed for a range of heavy-duty applications. “For decades, the L350 has been our flagship loader,” said Eric Yeomans, product manager, wheel loaders,…
Read MoreVolvo Touts ConExpo-Con/Agg Show Presence at Virtual Event
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is building a one-of-a-kind booth experience at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 to help customers and other attendees be ready for an ever-changing business environment. The company shared its plans at a virtual press event attended by Rock Products. With a theme of “Change Starts Here. Be Ready For It,” the 55,000 sq.-ft. Volvo booth, F8926 in the…
Read MoreDoosan Becomes DEVELON
The familiar brand of orange construction equipment known as Doosan will now be called DEVELON throughout the world, the company announced. Under the new brand name, the company will continue providing innovative products and solutions that exceed expectations, further cementing its status as a global leader in construction equipment and solutions for the infrastructure industry.
Read MorePCA’s Sullivan Makes Prediction at WOC
Jan. 17, 2023 – Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Market Intelligence Ed Sullivan predicted a stronger U.S. economy during the first half of this year than was previously expected but believes there will likely be a slowdown in economic growth starting this summer.
Read MoreCapstone Looks at Aggregates Market
Jan. 15, 2023 – Capstone Partners’ Building Products & Construction Services Team shared its latest Rock Products Aggregates Industry Market Report. The Aggregates sector has continued to report robust revenue growth, fueled by favorable pricing, strong construction demand, and federal funding. The merger and acquisition (M&A) market has remained healthy with public companies and private equity firms actively refocusing their…
Read MoreAggregates Industry Market Report
In This Quarterly Report, Provided Exclusively to Rock Products, Capstone Partners Offers Insight Into Merger and Acquisition Activity, Capital Markets Trends, Aggregate Production and Pricing. By Darin Good, Brian Krehbiel and Crista Gilmore
Read MoreRock Pros USA Acquires Kalamazoo Materials
Rock Pros USA, a Southwest U.S. supplier of decorative rock for commercial and residential landscaping, announced the acquisition of Tucson, Ariz.-based Kalamazoo Materials Inc. With the purchase, Rock Pros USA now owns 13 quarries boasting 18 unique colors across the Southwest.
Read MoreThompson Pump, Kirby-Smith Enter Partnership
Thompson Pump expanded its distribution in the central United States with an agreement with Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc.
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