American essayist and novelist Charles Dudley Warner is known for making the famous remark, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” Mark Twain liked it so much he stole it and everyone now attributes it to him. No matter who said it, the remark is spot on. But what can we do about it? We better…
Read MoreMonth: August 2024
First Look – September 2024
TOP NEWS Summit MaterialsSummit Materials Inc. announced results for the second quarter ended June 29, reporting that net revenue increased $395.1 million, or 58.1%, in the second quarter to $1,075.5 million. In the quarter, $464.0 million of net revenue was due to acquisitions, primarily the Argos USA transaction Martin Marietta MaterialsMartin Marietta Materials Inc. reported results for the second quarter…
Read MoreCDE to Commission Second Wash Plant in Texas for Resolve Aggregates
Since partnering with washing experts CDE in 2015, Resolve Aggregates has met production objectives at one site, relocated to grow and maximize opportunities on another, and expanded its wash plant to explore new markets. Now, the sand and gravel company is investing in its second CDE plant for a new greenfield site in Fannin County, Texas. Resolve Aggregates has been…
Read MoreSuperior Revises Design of Conveyor Impact Cradle
Superior Industries Inc. unveiled a revised design of its popular Conveyor Impact Cradle. The new and improved arrangement includes larger pad cartridges to enhance durability and a reinforced point of connection between the pads and cradle frame. According to Superior’s engineers, the Conveyor Impact Cradle is a modern redesign of the traditional impact bed. While both products absorb the force…
Read MorePACA Adds Megan Dennis to Staff
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) announced Megan Dennis has joined the association as its new director of environmental, safety and health. In this role, Dennis will offer strategic guidance on environmental, safety and health regulations, as well as provide educational support to PACA members regarding state and federal acts, statutes and regulations, and on agencies’ initiatives that affect…
Read MoreMSHA Completes July Impact Inspections at 16 Mines
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) completed impact inspections at 16 mines in 10 states in July 2024, issuing 239 violations and one safeguard. The agency began conducting impact inspections after an April 2010 explosion in West Virginia at the Upper Big Branch Mine killed 29 miners. MSHA’s impact inspections since 2023 have identified 4,314…
Read MoreRail Traffic Up; Nonmetallic Minerals Down
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Aug. 17. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 516,819 carloads and intermodal units, up 8.0% compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending August 17 were 231,081 carloads, up 1.0% compared with the same week in 2023, while…
Read MoreTakeuchi-US Hosts AEM Manufacturing Express
Takeuchi-US hosted the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Manufacturing Express national tour at its compact track loader production facility in Moore, S.C., on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Read MoreNAHB Commends Vice President’s Focus on Housing Production, Affordability
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued the following statement regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’s housing plan announced during a campaign event in Raleigh, N.C.:
Read MoreChaney Enterprises Hires Ullman as CFO
Chaney Enterprises appointed Matthew Ullman as chief financial officer (CFO), effective Aug. 19. Ullman will oversee all financial aspects of the company, bringing a wealth of experience and a strategic vision that aligns with Chaney Enterprises’ continued growth and commitment to excellence.
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