Haver & Boecker Niagara highlighted its latest screening equipment, technology and solutions for the aggregates industry at the 2024 Aggregates Academy & Expo (AGG1).
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AGG1/World of Asphalt Shatters Records with 38% Surge in Attendance
A record number of aggregates and asphalt professionals convened in Nashville for the largest AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo /World of Asphalt in the show’s history. Running March 25-27, the show set new records in both attendance and square footage. More than 15,800 industry professionals took in the three-day event in the Music City, exploring more than 440 exhibitors and…
Read MoreThe Shark Man Cometh
March 28, 2024 – I had the honor of introducing the guest speaker at NSSGA’s Young Leaders luncheon at the association’s convention and AGG1. This year’s speaker was Robert “Shark” Garland, a combat veteran fighter pilot of the United States Air Force. He was an F-15 Eagle instructor at the prestigious Air Force Weapons School (the Air Force’s “Top Gun” program)…
Read MoreMark Helm Receives NSSGA’s Barry K. Wendt Award
The 2024 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award was presented to Mark Helm of Dolese Bros. Co. during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Board and Membership Meeting. “Mark is well-known for encouraging the long-term health of the aggregates industry through his commitment to the community,” said NSSGA President & CEO Michael Johnson. “His charitable work with…
Read MoreMartin Marietta’s Nickolas Named New NSSGA Board Chair
Jim Nickolas, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Martin Marietta, will be the next chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Outgoing Chair Seth Hankowski, All States Materials Group, handed off the gavel during a ceremony at the 2024 NSSGA Annual Convention. A video introducing Nickolas and showcasing the aggregates industry’s critical impact was also…
Read MoreCDE, Goodfellow Announce Strategic Partnership
CDE and Goodfellow Corp. announced a new strategic partnership. Goodfellow Corp. will be a Preferred Partner of CDE’s in Southwestern United States, introducing materials producers to CDE’s industry-leading washing solutions in a bid to boost efficiency in sand and aggregate processing. Established by Lynn Goodfellow in Southern California in 1960, Goodfellow Corp. still stands by its founding values of honesty,…
Read MoreDOE Nod Advances Heidelberg Materials’ $1B Carbon Capture Project
U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Infrastructure David Crane announced his agency’s plan to negotiate an award up to $500 million to help fund a full-scale carbon dioxide capture, transport and storage facility at Heidelberg Materials’ recently upgraded Mitchell, Ind., cement plant. He outlined the prospective award during a March 25 gathering of 100-plus at the 2.4-million-mtpy capacity operation.
Read MoreNSSGA Kicks Off Annual Convention
More than 700 attendees have convened in Nashville for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2024 Annual Convention. The 2024 meeting, themed “Rock Steady,” will highlight the sustained stability and success of the aggregates industry.
Read MoreKrause Takes Helm of NSSGA Manufacturing & Services Division
On the opening night of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) 2024 Annual Convention, the Manufacturing & Services (M&S) Division announced its 2024 Executive Committee chair at their annual dinner. Outgoing Chair Charlie Johnson of DSC Dredge LLC handed off the gavel to Mark Krause of McLanahan Corp. Tom Suess of Komatsu was named vice chair. “I am…
Read MoreHitachi Construction Machinery Americas Taking Orders for New Wheel Loader
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas announced that it would begin taking orders for the ZW310-7 wheel loader from select authorized dealers. The ZW310-7 is part of the new ZW-7 series which was announced at Hitachi Construction Machinery America’s first appearance at ConExpo-Con/Agg in 2023. The ZW310-7 wheel loader includes features that offer unparalleled operator comfort translating to boosted operator productivity and…
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