Oct. 23, 2024 – The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association reported that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated nearly $4 billion to improve California’s transportation infrastructure. These projects include improving and enhancing safety in coastal rail lines, bridges, highways and more. Some of the projects include “improvements for locations along the coastal LOSSAN (Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo) rail corridor, four…
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Cat Water Delivery System 2.0 Provides Higher Water Output
Nearly 20 years ago, Caterpillar changed the dynamics of managing haul roads with the introduction of the Cat Water Delivery System (WDS). Designed to work with an existing Cat truck platform, the system controls dust and addresses underwatering and overwatering issues.
Read MoreCemex Included on Fortune’s 2024 Change the World List
Cemex was included in Fortune’s 2024 Change the World list. The list, selected by Fortune reporters and editors from a list of about 250 companies, showcases businesses that are having a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy. Cemex is receiving this distinction for the fourth time. Fortune recognized Cemex’s work with VeryNile in…
Read MoreHolcim Acquires OX Engineered Products
Holcim has signed an agreement to acquire OX Engineered Products, a leading U.S. provider of advanced insulation systems for residential and commercial applications, with 2024 estimated net sales of $136 million. OX Engineered Products develops and manufactures an innovative range of insulation solutions with proprietary technologies and trusted brands. With manufacturing facilities in the Midwest and Southeast of the United…
Read MoreGraniterock Purchases Tope’s Garden Center
Graniterock is expanding its Building Materials business with the purchase of assets from Tope’s Garden Center in south Salinas, Calif. The acquisition adds a new building materials location on Highway 68 that will allow the team to better serve Monterey County customers. Building Materials Business Manager Jeff Lindsay said he expects the new location to be ready for a soft…
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