Wisconsin-based producer and contractor Michels has expanded its benefits program through the establishment of its first on-site health and wellness clinic at its corporate headquarters in Brownsville, Wis. Staffed and managed by SSM Health at Work, the Michels Clinic is dedicated exclusively to Michels employees and their families.
Read MoreDay: August 22, 2023
Single-Family Starts Edge Higher in July
A lack of existing inventory and solid demand helped offset rising mortgage rates and push single-family production higher in July, even as builders continue to grapple with elevated construction and financing costs as well as a lack of skilled labor.
Read MoreARTBA: 222,000 U.S. Bridges Need Repair
More than 222,000 U.S. bridges need major repair work or should be replaced, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) analysis of the recently released U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) 2023 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) database. That figure represents 36% of all U.S. structures. If placed end-to-end, these bridges would stretch over 6,100 miles and take…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes With Weir’s Global Rubber Lining Team
Rubber lining is an important component of Weir Minerals’ business, with experienced teams of rubber liners based all over the world. Renowned throughout the mining and aggregates industries for their expertise, they work in-house and on-site to line a variety of products with Linatex premium rubber and other rubber compounds. But how is rubber lining carried out, and what makes…
Read MoreNew Kleemann Mobile Impact Crusher Extends Product Portfolio
With the mobile impact crusher MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe, Kleemann presents the first family member of the new NEO line. The machine is efficient, powerful and extremely flexible – and all-electric operation is possible with the NEOe variant. Thanks to their compact dimensions and a low transport weight, the MOBIREX MR 100(i) NEO/NEOe can be used flexibly, quickly and in…
Read MoreTrimble Showcases Corporate Capabilities at New Colorado Headquarters
On Aug. 11, Trimble invited media representatives for its “media play days” at the company’s headquarters in Westminster, Colo. With the striking Colorado Rockies in the background, local and trade-publication journalists were given an opportunity to view and personally experience Trimble’s technologies with demonstrations and hands-on exploration opportunities. The event was attended by Rock Products Publisher Peter Johnson and Marketing Director David…
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