As the latest addition to Xylem’s portfolio of smart solutions, Flygt Bibo Alpha is set to revolutionize drainage in mining and construction operations and pioneer the next generation of smart pumps by bringing innovation and new capabilities to traditional dewatering practices. Utilizing Decision Intelligence, the Flygt Bibo Alpha automatically adapts to its environment and only operates when needed, delivering energy…
Read MoreDay: September 15, 2023
Benchmark 2023: An Exclusive Survey
Rock Products’ Annual Survey On The Opinions, Concerns And Buying Intentions Of Producers Reveals What Is On The Industry’s Collective Mind. So who took the survey this year? More than 200 industry professionals contributed to the survey data. A typical survey respondent was an officer, executive, owner or partner. A production manager, foreman or technical superintendent was next. A further…
Read MoreAggregates Industry Almanac – National & State Associations
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Read MoreThe Agency’s Silica Proposal Sets Off Industry Alarm Bells.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal by its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to amend current federal standards to “better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards related to exposure to respirable crystalline silica, or silica dust.” The proposed rule change will ensure miners have at least the same level of protections as workers in other…
Read MoreThe Outlook for Interest Rates
As I have loudly predicted for many months now and wrote in this space again last month: There is no recession in the near term, and none in sight. While that is welcome news to all in our industry, whether it be the large multi-nationals with their all-important shareholder interests to consider, or the privately held independent producer who has…
Read MoreWelcome to The Aggregates Almanac, 2023 Edition
Welcome to the 2023 edition of the “Aggregates Almanac: The Ultimate Information Resource for Quarry Operators.” Published now for the seventh year in a row, feedback from our readers indicates that this publication is widely used and valued; and retained as a go-to information source. Rock Products’ Benchmark 2023 survey indicates that aggregates operators are highly interested in: Equipment upgrades.…
Read MoreFirst Look – September 2023
TOP NEWS The Rock Products Road Show The Rock Products Road Show – an “Economics + Equipment” informational session – rolled into Thompsonville, Mich., on July 21 for the Michigan Aggregates Association’s summer meeting, held at the Crystal Mountain Resort. The estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2023 was…
Read MoreCat 988 GC Wheel Loader Offers Lower Fuel, Maintenance Cost
The new Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader delivers reliable and efficient operation, allowing customers to move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on investment.
Read MoreCASE Introduces the All Makes Undercarriage Program
CASE Construction Equipment has joined forces with Berco, a leading manufacturer of undercarriage components, on an expanded supplier agreement to bring you the All Makes Undercarriage Program. This collaboration takes the CASE dealer network to new heights. Together with our sister CNH Industrial brands, we are now the largest distributor of Berco products in North America. With the All Makes…
Read MoreLarge Metro Markets Show Biggest Slowdown in Single-Family Construction
Rising mortgage rates and elevated construction costs have taken a toll on the pace of single-family construction in markets across the nation, with the slowdown most pronounced in large metro areas. Multifamily market growth also fell in most areas of the country, according to the latest findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI)…
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