Memphis Stone & Gravel team members were thwarted by inclement weather on Jan. 15, the date of its highly-anticipated 10th annual MLK Day of Service. While the winter forecast brought an added challenge to the day’s planning, its team did what they do best: adapt. As such, this annual Day of Service tradition will be carried out as “Days of Service.”…
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US Aggregates Celebrates Lean Leader Training Participants
US Aggregates celebrated four individuals who participated in Lean Leader training. The training consisted of a five-day, in-person course designed to help individuals identify parts of their day-to-day tasks that hinder workflow and find ways to eliminate wasted time and resources. The individuals who completed the training include Leadman Brandon Roll, Plant Operator Adam Chandler, Quality Control Technician Dan Jeffries…
Read MoreLhoist to Double Lime Capacity at Texas Plant
Lhoist North America Inc. (LNA) announced its plan to add lime production capacity in Clifton, Texas, by adding two kilns that will double the Clifton location’s current capacity. Continued population growth in the South has created increased demand for LNA’s calcium-based products, with customers having announced new steel mills, LNG export facilities, lithium hydroxide production plants, and water treatment facilities. …
Read MoreGranite Touts 20 Plants Honored for Safety
Granite touted 20 of its plants that were awarded National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Safety Excellence Awards in 2023 for outstanding commitment to safety. The Safety Excellence Awards, established in 1987, promote safe working conditions and practices. The awards recognize individual operations that have demonstrated exemplary safety performance. The awards are presented to applicants who are selected by…
Read MoreJohn Deere Launches Mid-Size 444 G-Tier Wheel Loader
New to the market, John Deere introduces the 444 G-Tier Wheel Loader as part of its performance tiering strategy, offering customers a model that provides reliability without the extras that they would find in a P-Tier or X-Tier machine. The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-Tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-Tier machines, but at…
Read MoreMontabert Honors Top Dealers at AED
Montabert USA announced its top dealer awards for 2023. Two awards for highest achievement in sales were presented during the Associated Equipment Dealers (AED) Summit and CONDEX event, which was held in Las Vegas Jan. 16-18. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 3:00 p.m., during a ceremony in the Montabert AED Summit suite, the company awarded honors for market share to Brandeis…
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