Thunder Creek’s lineup of field fueling and service solutions are now available in Maine, thanks to its newest distributor Coop’s Truck & Equipment of Bangor.
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Command Alkon Appoints Carlson to Leadership Team
Command Alkon has appointed Ron Carlson as senior vice president, industry liaison. In his new position, Carlson will play a crucial role in enhancing customer engagement, providing strategic industry insights and fostering long-term relationships with key accounts. With a proven track record of success, Carlson’s extensive experience in the heavy building materials sector will be invaluable in helping Command Alkon continue…
Read MoreGCAA Holds Environmental Committee Summit
On May 29, CRH/Midsouth Aggregates hosted the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) Environmental Committee Summit at its U.S. headquarters in Dunwoody, Ga. The group engaged in a roundtable dialogue including federal and state updates. Emily Coyner, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) policy director gave an update on federal issues that are being addressed by NSSGA. Katie Gregory, KBNC Strategies and GCAA…
Read MoreTerraSource Global Announces Acquisition of Peninsula Iron Works
TerraSource Global, a provider of comprehensive solutions for natural resource recycling, material handling, product classification and liquid/solid separation under its brands Gundlach Crushers, Jeffrey Rader, Pennsylvania Crusher and Elgin Separation Solutions; and a subsidiary of Right Lane Industries – announced the acquisition of Peninsula Iron Works (PIW) as of May 31. PIW is a premier refurbisher, rebuilder and parts manufacturer…
Read MoreMonster Jam Made Possible With BKT Tires
By Mark S. Kuhar The World Finals of Monster Jam, the greatest monster truck event of the year, took place in Inglewood, Calif., on Saturday, May 18, at SoFi Stadium. All-out racing, heart-pounding stunts and thrills – this event was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all spectators. It was an exhilarating day full of thrills and fun, where the most iconic…
Read MoreThe Habit of Character
Public Relations, Marketing And Advertising Create The Illusion That We Can Manufacture Reputation, But It Is A Fool’s Errand. By Thomas J. Roach Reputation is a broad term that implies prestige, reliability, quality, values and strength of character. Much effort and money is spent touting the other attributes, but the important one is character, and character must be observed. Our…
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Holcim’s Peabody Quarry Gets An A For Effort With Its School Clean-Up Activities. By Therese Dunphy At Holcim, community involvement is an integral part of how it operates, as demonstrated at its Peabody Quarry, which won an NSSGA Gold Award for Community Excellence in 2023. In that community, the operator has organized a school clean-up event at the John E.…
Read MoreSolar Power to Give Cemex Plant a Boost
Cemex USA announced an off-site renewable energy agreement with Georgia Power for its Clinchfield cement plant as the producer increases its decarbonization efforts. “Embracing solar power not only accelerates our own aggressive sustainability goals but also sets a powerful example for the entire industry,” said Ernesto Felix, Cemex US senior vice president, cement operations and technical. “By integrating renewable energy…
Read MorePermitting: Tennessee
According to www.WATE.com, a rock quarry located near a Jefferson County, Tenn., elementary school must halt its operations following a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The quarry off of Highway 25 roughly 200 yd. away from Piedmont Elementary has been met with community concerns over noise, dust, and regular blasting activity. Community members hired a lawyer in an effort to…
Read MorePermitting: Kansas
According to KGFW, special use permits were approved for a sand and gravel, and portable concrete production pit and concrete storage site south of Odessa by the Buffalo County Commissioners during their meeting on Tuesday, April 23. The permits are related to ongoing I-80 construction projects between Elm Creek and Odessa. The commissioners considered a special use permit for a…
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