CDC, along with the General Services Administration, announced the acquisition of a site in Mace, W.Va., for a new facility that will focus on the mining industry and advance the agency’s research capabilities. The new National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Underground Mine Safety and Health Research Laboratory will support research programs focused on miner safety and health…
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Mexico Seizes Port Owned by Vulcan Materials
Vulcan Materials said that Mexican police and soldiers have illegally entered and seized a cargo port it operates on land it owns on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, according to the AP. The company said police forced their way into the Caribbean coast dock at Punta Venado, near Playa del Carmen, last week. “It should be clear that the rule of law is…
Read MoreSingle-Family Starts Remain Lackluster
Single-family production remained at an anemic pace in February as builders continue to wrestle with elevated mortgage rates, high construction costs and tightening credit conditions that threaten to be exacerbated by recent turmoil in the banking system. Led by gains in apartment construction, overall housing starts in February increased 9.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.45 million units,…
Read MoreReality TV Stars
March 15, 2023 – At ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, I ran into Dave Turin, the star of Gold Rush and Dave Turin’s Lost Mine reality TV shows. Several years ago I had the opportunity to tour his family’s aggregates operation in Oregon. Dave is a great guy and makes some very cool shows, and he revealed that he has a…
Read MoreCDE Showcases Next-Gen Equipment
CDE, one of the leading suppliers of sand and aggregate washing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, showcased its next generation of waste recycling equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg and launched the latest addition to its range of Infinity high-frequency dewatering screens.
Read MoreMore Than 139,000 Rock ConExpo-Con/Agg
After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions and countless networking opportunities, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 came to a close, but not before taking the construction and aggregates industries to the next level.
Read MoreCharlie Luck Receives 2023 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award
At the start of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Membership and Board Meeting in Las Vegas, the 2023 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award was presented to Charlie Luck of Luck Companies. “Throughout the industry, Charlie Luck is widely known for encouraging the advancement and bettering the aggregates industry,” said NSSGA President and CEO Michael Johnson. “His…
Read MoreNSSGA Manufacturing & Services Division Chair Passes the Gavel
On the first evening of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) 2023 Annual Convention, the Manufacturing & Services (M&S) Division announced its 2023 Executive Committee Chair at its annual dinner. Outgoing Chair Josh Swank of Philippi-Hagenbuch handed off the gavel to Charlie Johnson of DSC Dredge LLC. The M&S division also appointed Mark Krause of McLanahan Corp., as…
Read MoreNSSGA Convention Returns to Las Vegas
“More than 1,100 industry leaders gathered in Las Vegas for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2023 Joint Annual Convention. This event occurs every three years and includes collaborative programming with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) and the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The 2023 meeting theme of Building the Future Together, focuses on the unity among the…
Read MoreDispatchers Need High-Tech Tools To Perform Their Duties Effectively And Efficiently.
By Mark S. Kuhar The dispatch office is the heart of every materials supplier. Their job is fast-paced, involves long hours, and several phone calls throughout the entire day trying to make on-time deliveries and maintaining high levels of production. Figuring out complex scheduling, working long hours, dealing with demanding clients – it’s a tough job. Not just anybody can…
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