A Preview of the Powerful New Digital Tool brought to you by Rock Products and Burgex. Rock Products’ Aggregates Atlas is now an online digital tool for aggregates producers. The print version of this industry standard “maps” issue served our readers for more than 20 years, but we believed there was an opportunity to deliver a better product to the…
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CDE Offers Recycling Rocks On-Demand Webinar
CDE is offering an on-demand webinar, a live recording of its Recycling Rocks customer master class from the ConExpo-Con/Agg show in March. “For those of you who may have missed our presentations during the week, we partnered with several customers to share their story live on our stand at the show,” CDE stated. “This week we are sharing the Posillico Materials…
Read MoreDSC Dredge Fortifies Leadership Team, Hires Josh Louviere
Over the last few months DSC Dredge has been redefining its team by investing in them, promoting from within and adding fresh perspectives. On April, 23, DSC Dredge introduced Josh J. Louviere as vice president of operations. In his new role, Louviere will lead and oversee all aspects of the company’s operational activities. With more than 16 years of experience…
Read MoreRadioactive Roads in Florida?
May 9, 2023 – Roads in Florida could soon include phosphogypsum – a radioactive waste material from the fertilizer industry – under a bill passed by Florida lawmakers. HB 1191 would compel the Florida Transportation Department to study using phosphogypsum in paving projects, calling for “demonstration projects using phosphogypsum in road construction aggregate material to determine its feasibility as a…
Read MoreThe Best of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023
Rock Products’ Spring Product Roundup Focuses On The Equipment, Technology And Services Displayed At North America’s Largest Trade Show. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson Look for additional reports featuring equipment and technology seen at ConExpo-Con/Agg in upcoming issues of Rock Products. – Ed. After five jam-packed days of innovative product launches and major company announcements, enlightening education sessions…
Read MoreHolcim US Rolls Out ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete in Colorado
Decarbonizing the nation’s ever-expanding urban built environment to stabilize global warming and the impact of population growth is more urgent than ever. The state of Colorado is pursuing one of the nation’s most ambitious climate action plans, working toward reduced emission targets of 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. To help the construction industry meet these evolving standards, Holcim…
Read MoreLiuGong North America Awarded Two Sourcewell Contracts
LiuGong North America has been awarded two contracts through Sourcewell in the “Heavy Construction Equipment” and “Medium and Compact Equipment” categories. These were awarded following a rigorous process to determine new contract purchasing solutions vendors. Sourcewell is a government organization with more than 40 years of dedicated service helping government, education and nonprofit agencies operate more efficiently through a variety…
Read MoreNine IME Members Awarded Safety and Health Certificates of Excellence
The Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) awarded nine of its member companies with a Safety and Health Certificate of Excellence. The announcement marks the highest number of IME Companies to receive the prestigious award in the last nine years. The Safety and Health Certificate of Excellence has been given annually since 2002 to IME member companies with a total…
Read MoreMichigan Legislation Would Move Aggregates Permitting Authority to State
Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation that would transfer permitting and oversight of sand and gravel mines from local governments to the state, according to Mlive.com.
Read MoreUnited States Lime & Minerals Sees Revenue Boost of 31.2%
United States Lime & Minerals Inc. reported first quarter 2023 results. The company’s revenues in the first quarter 2023 were $66.8 million, compared to $50.9 million in the first quarter 2022, an increase of $15.9 million, or 31.2%. Lime and limestone revenues were $66.5 million in the first quarter 2023, compared to $50.3 million in the first quarter 2022, an…
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