Compass Wire Cloth Non-Blinding Aggregate Screens, designed to revolutionize material processing in the mining industry. Mining operations often experience significant downtime and reduced productivity due to screen blinding – a common issue where the screen mesh openings become blocked or clogged by the material being screened. Compass Wire Cloth’s Non-Blinding Aggregate Screens provide a groundbreaking solution to this persistent problem.
Read MoreYear: 2024
Mergers and Acquisitions
Dec. 27, 2024 – It was a huge year for mergers and acquisitions in 2024. The biggest moves of the year came from Summit Materials, which completed its previously announced merger with Argos in January, then in November entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Quikcrete. Other large companies were active as well. Vulcan Materials acquired Wake Stone…
Read MoreConstruction Starts Rise in November; Highways Down
Total construction starts increased 5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts grew 2%, nonbuilding starts moved 16% higher, while residential building starts fell 1%.
Read MorePermitting Update: Minnesota
A mining company that operates a sand and gravel mine on Lower Grey Cloud Island in Cottage Grove, Minn., wants to expand and shift operations into the Mississippi River – and mine the actual riverbed. Holcim MWR Inc., formerly Aggregate Industries, is proposing to move its mining area to mine additional aggregate reserves on about 400 acres of privately owned…
Read MoreH&K Group Ships More Than 1 Million Tons of Aggregate by Rail
H&K Group Inc. has shipped more than 1 million tons of aggregate from its Birdsboro Quarry facility in Berks County, Pa., to its Dagsboro Stone Depot facility in Sussex County, Del. This is the second time in H&K’s history where 1 million tons of aggregate had been shipped to Dagsboro Stone Depot, illustrating what a considerable feat this achievement is,…
Read MoreCarmeuse, Intramotev Launch ‘World’s First Independently Driven Battery-Electric Railcar
Carmeuse and Intramotev have successfully launched what they are calling “the world’s first independently driven battery-electric railcar in revenue service.”
Read MoreGraniterock’s Severson Honored for Volunteer Work
Keith Severson, Graniterock’s director of marketing and community involvement for 28 years, has been recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA of San Benito County and Central Coast YMCA! This well-deserved recognition highlights Keith’s dedication to serving the needs of San Benito County. His work involves a wide range of activities and participation in numerous nonprofits, which includes…
Read MoreKnife River Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Strata Corp.
Knife River Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Strata Corp., a leading construction materials and contracting services provider in North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Based on Strata’s projected 2025 Adj. EBITDA, the purchase price of $454 million reflects a multiple in the high single digits.
Read MoreDyno Nobel Introduces New Shock-Resistant Electronic Detonators
Dyno Nobel continues to expand its electronic detonator line with its new DigiShot XR series designed with extreme shock resistance. The series includes three detonators: DigiShot XR, DigiShot Plus XR, and DigiShot Plus XRS.
Read MoreGranite Named One of Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies
For the third consecutive year, Granite has been listed by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Newsweek and Statista Inc., the statistics portal and industry ranking provider, present this award to recognize companies for their commitment to doing the right thing for people, the planet and their communities. This list highlights companies that excel in corporate responsibility, sustainability and ethical practices. The…
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