Effective immediately, Minoo Mehta will assume the position of managing director, BKT USA Inc. and BKT Tires Inc., the company reported. This announcement follows the resignation of Doug Kershaw on August 24. Mehta played a crucial role in establishing BKT’s leading position in the U.S. market. Since joining BKT in 2014, he has aimed at creating a customer-oriented team. This team…
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Construction Spending Rises In July
Construction spending during July 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,972.6 billion, 0.7% (±0.5%) above the revised June estimate of $1,958.9 billion. The July figure is 5.5% (±1.2%) above the July 2022 estimate of $1,869.3 billion. During the first seven months of this year, construction spending amounted to $1,101.5 billion, 3.7% (±1.0%) above the $1,062.1 billion…
Read MoreThe Secrets of Extraction: How to Choose the Right Quarry Extraction Equipment
Selecting the right quarry extraction equipment is critical. Should you use a wheel loader or an excavator? Is speed or reach more important? Get answers to these questions and more in Episode 2 of “The Secret Life of Quarries” from Cat Products.
Read MoreAggregates Production Dips in Second Quarter
An estimated 662 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2023, a slight decrease compared with that in the second quarter of 2022. Production for consumption in the first six months of 2023 decreased slightly compared with that in the same period of 2022,…
Read MoreDuff Sand and Gravel to Increase Production with CDE Technology
CDE, a supplier of sand and aggregate wet processing solutions for the waste recycling and natural processing sectors, has announced that it is due to commission a state-of-the-art wash plant for Duff Quarry.
Read MoreChaney to Open First Sand and Gravel Location in North Carolina
Chaney Enterprises announced it will open a new sand and gravel location in Grifton, N.C. This new aggregate location will align with Chaney’s strategic initiatives concerning construction materials supply throughout the East Coast, the company stated.
Read MoreTsurumi Ground Drainage Pumps for Low-Level Dewatering Needs
Tsurumi Pump’s LSC and LSR series empowers them to efficiently pump water from depths as shallow as 0.04 in. Accumulated water on surfaces poses significant challenges and potential hazards across various properties and activities, including production facilities, parking lots and construction sites.
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