GMW JCB of San Juan, Texas, has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service solutions to its new equipment sales lineup. The dealer serves the greater Rio Grande Valley and South Texas region with everything from excavators and backhoes to skid steers and telehandlers.
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Permitting Update: California
Palo Alto added its voice this week to a growing coalition of cities and environmental groups that are rallying to prevent a proposed quarry from taking over a grassy expanse in the hills south of Gilroy that is sacred to the Amah Mutsun tribe, according to the San Jose Spotlight. Known as Juristac or Sargent Ranch, this area has been used…
Read MoreEagle Materials to Acquire Pennsylvania Quarry
Eagle Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bullskin Stone & Lime LLC, a pure-play aggregates business located in Western Pennsylvania. The business serves the Pittsburgh and broader Western Pennsylvania markets. The purchase price is $152.5 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in the next 60 days, subject to the satisfaction…
Read MoreMissouri Limestone Producers Association Rebrands to ‘Infra’
The Missouri Limestone Producers Association (MLPA), a cornerstone of the state’s infrastructure industry, has rebranded the association to “Infra.” This new identity reflects the association’s expanded vision, uniting its dedication to the state’s infrastructure with a focus on growth, sustainability and innovation. The new name and brand represent a strategic shift to include and celebrate all facets of infrastructure development.…
Read MoreGreat Lakes Limestone Trade Down in November
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled nearly 3 million tons in November, a decrease of 4.9% compared to a year ago. Limestone cargos were a mere 8,340 tons below the month’s five-year average.
Read MoreLiebherr Breaks Ground on Mississippi Logistics Center
Liebherr celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art logistics center in Tupelo, Miss. Located at the Hive Business Park, this advanced facility represents a major milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening distribution capabilities across the Americas. For Liebherr, the new logistic center is of great importance for the whole group. This investment solidifies Liebherr’s strategic…
Read MoreVulcan Materials Acquires Six Aggregates Operations in California
Vulcan Materials Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Superior Ready Mix Concrete, L.P. This value-enhancing acquisition will add six aggregates operations with more than 50 years of quality aggregates reserves to Vulcan’s California franchise.
Read MoreMSHA Reports Two More Fatalities
MSHA reported that on Nov. 5, a miner at Samuel G. Hurworth in Crane County, Texas, died when the haul truck he was operating over travelled a dump point. The edge of the dump point failed, causing the haul truck to travel backwards, overturn and land on the roof of the cab. This is the 26th fatality reported in 2024, and…
Read MoreMSHA Final Rule Promotes Innovative, Advanced Technologies
On Dec. 10, MSHA published a final rule that allows the use of eight voluntary consensus standards approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for electric mining equipment approvals. This final rule allows product manufacturers and designers seeking MSHA approval to follow either the ANSI-approved voluntary consensus standards or the existing MSHA-specific technical requirements. This final rule updates MSHA’s…
Read MoreCRH Names Connolly Interim Chief Financial Officer
CRH plc announced that Alan Connolly has been appointed interim chief financial officer effective Jan. 1, 2025. As announced on Sept. 24, 2024, Jim Mintern, CRH’s current chief financial officer, will assume the role of chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2025. A robust and comprehensive process, supported by an independent recruitment consultant, considering both internal and external candidates, is…
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