H&K Group Inc.’s (H&K’s) Materials Division is announcing official seasonal shutdown dates for all of its asphalt plant facilities. H&K presently owns and/or operates 19 hot mix asphalt plant facilities located throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. “Our state-of-the-art asphalt plants produce a wide range of mix designs, including: Superpave, Warm-Mix Asphalt, Red Top, Airport Mix, Custom Mix Designs…
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SRM Materials Acquires Tri-County Stone, Cheboygan Cement Products
SRM Materials has announced the acquisition of Tri-County Stone Company in Morrison, Tenn.; and Cheboygan Cement Products in Cheboygan, Mich.
Read MoreCarmeuse Announces New Sustainable Linked Loans
Carmeuse has unveiled its plans to transform its long-term loans portfolio, aligning it with the company’s ambitious sustainability goals. The move involves converting its main bank financing facilities into sustainability linked loans. These new loans will incorporate three Carmeuse’s specific Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to foster sustainable practices across the company. By linking financing to…
Read MoreHerges Named CalCIMA Safety Professional of the Year
Mike Herges, Graniterock’s safety director of 24 years, was awarded Safety Professional of the Year by the California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA). Herges has been the driving force behind many of Graniterock’s safety initiatives. From leading SafeStart to spearheading Smith Driving training, MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) trainings and various other safety efforts. “He has consistently demonstrated an…
Read MoreConstruction Materials Prices Dip 0.3% in November; Aggregates Higher
Construction input prices decreased 0.3% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices decreased 0.3% for the month as well. Inputs to construction are still nearly 39% higher than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction…
Read MoreGM, Komatsu collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel-Cell-Powered Mining Truck
General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM and Komatsu will jointly design and validate the technology. Lightweight and quick to refuel, hydrogen fuel cells are ideal for electrifying applications traditionally powered by diesel engines. Hydrogen provides an effective method to package…
Read MoreAEM Establishes Alternative Power Technical Committee
There’s no overstating the importance of Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and its members staying up to date on the current regulatory, compliance and standards environment in the off-road equipment industry. This helps companies maintain market access, build safer machines and meet the ever-changing demands of their customers. It’s why AEM established its Alternative Power Technical Committee (APTC), which serves…
Read MorePesky Pigeons: A Solution for Behavior and Control
By Mark S. Kuhar Did you ever go out to the plant and find a line of pigeons sitting on the conveyor? That’s never good. Before you’re tempted to get out the shotgun, consider a long-term plan for controlling the population. Effective pest control relies heavily on pest behavior to get the job done. For example, when baiting a pest,…
Read MoreUnsafe Acts By MSHA Inspectors?
What Happens When An MSHA Inspector Engages In An Unsafe Act, Violates A Standard Or Refuses To Comply With The Rules? – And Other Questions. By Brian Hendrix Is an MSHA inspector required to sign-in and sign-out like every other visitor to a mine? Is an MSHA inspector required to comply with MSHA regulations requiring personal protective equipment? Is an…
Read MoreThe Limits of AI Technology
The Most Important Aspects Of Human Interaction Cannot Be Automated. By Thomas J. Roach Artificial Intelligence depersonalizes communication, and therein lies its greatest limitation. Automation is a mechanical or electronic technology that removes the human footprint from a process that produces goods or services. Ancient Greeks employed water wheels to grind grain. During the Industrial Revolution, steam and internal combustion…
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