The Latest Aggregates Producer Price Index. By Denys Vasylenko This is the fourth in a series of articles on pricing. -Ed. In the February edition of Rock Products, the Aggregates Producer Price Index (APPI) was introduced. This index tracks the current pricing of various aggregate categories in the United States and is updated quarterly. The first edition of the index…
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MSHA Impact Inspections Target 25 Mines
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration released the findings of monthly impact inspections at 25 U.S. mines in January and February 2023. MSHA conducts impact inspections at mines that merit increased agency attention and enforcement due to factors that include poor compliance history; previous accidents, injuries, and illnesses; and other compliance concerns. The impact inspections resulted…
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By: Allen-Villere Partners and Rock Products.
Read MoreNew Home Sales Remain Relatively Flat in February
Higher mortgage rates and home prices, as well as increased construction costs contributed to lackluster new home sales in February, but signs point to improvement later in the year. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February increased 1.1% to a 640,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from a downwardly revised reading in January, according to newly released data by the…
Read MoreVulcan, CEMEX Reportedly Reach Agreement on Disputed Port Facility in Mexico
CEMEX has reportedly reached a temporary deal to use Vulcan Materials Co.’s port facilities at Punta Venado in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, potentially defusing a legal battle that recently became a flashpoint for U.S.-Mexico relations. The companies are still working on a long-term agreement, according to CEMEX spokesman Jorge Perez. “Vulcan owns the four parcels of property that make up its…
Read MoreU.S. Tsubaki Rolls Out New, Customer-Focused Website
U.S. Tsubaki, a manufacturer of power transmission and motion control products, said it is proud to announce the re-launch of its new and improved corporate website, www.ustsubaki.com. The revamped website features a sleek, modern look with easy-to-operate navigation across all devices and advanced search functionality to help visitors more quickly access the best-in-class resources available, including custom product configurators and a…
Read MoreSandvik Chooses 10,000 Cat Engines to Power its Drilling Machines
Throughout the world, Cat engines reliably power thousands of unique applications for many of the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). From 0.5 to 32 liter, Cat engines take on the many challenges thrown at them, which is why they are designed to power the biggest, toughest machines in harsh environments. It’s that exceptional performance and reliability that has led Sandvik…
Read MoreMichelin DDI Technology Designed to Reduce Wrong-Way Crashes
Michelin DDi wants to help both drivers and road authorities make a U-turn on the rising wrong-way crash trend with its latest service, Wrong Way, which is directed at making roads and travel even safer for drivers. With a concerning increase in road fatalities due to wrong way driving in the past few years in the United States, this latest…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg: Philippi-Hagenbuch HiVol Water Tanks
Philippi-Hagenbuch HiVol Water Tanks feature a stable, square design that improves stability and maximizes hauling capacity. Each tank is custom engineered to haul the greatest possible volume for the specific make and model of off-highway articulated or rigid frame haul truck. The tanks feature easy-to-use, operator-friendly controls and the ability to spray the entire width of a haul road with…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg: Metso Outotec Nordberg HP200e Cone Crusher
As a result of continuing cone crusher technology development, Metso Outotec introduced a new HP200e cone crusher to the aggregates market, providing more performance and uptime in a more sustainable way, enabled by kinematics and new chamber designs. The new liners are fitted in the crushers without backing material, making maintenance breaks shorter and the liner replacement faster, safer and…
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