Whirl/Wet is the industry’s “workhorse” dust collector. It was engineered for the continuous, reliable collection of particulate 3 microns and larger. For companies who need to collect airborne particulate from crushing, mixing, drilling, cutting, handling and packaging of aggregate material, Whirl/Wet is an efficient, field-proven alternative.
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NSSGA Participates in 2025 Construction on the Mall
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) joined fellow construction industry stakeholders at the 2025 Celebration of Construction, which was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., from May 14–16. The three-day event showcased the leading construction equipment manufacturers, technology innovators and workforce development organizations to demonstrate how the industry is building a stronger, safer and more sustainable…
Read MoreCement Consumption Predicted to Decline
U.S. cement consumption is expected to decline by 1.6% this year, but a recession prompted by ongoing trade wars is not expected in 2025. The predictions were included in the American Cement Association’s (ACA) Market Intelligence team’s Spring Forecast, released last week at the 67th IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference in Birmingham, Ala.
Read MoreConstruction Partners Reports Strong Quarter
Construction Partners Inc., a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways in local markets throughout the Sunbelt, reported financial and operating results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31. Revenues were $571.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of 54% compared to $371.4 million in the same quarter last year.…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Grows 0.9%
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 0.9% in April to 205.1 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised March reading of 203.1. Over the month, commercial planning grew 3.3% while institutional planning fell 4.2%. “Despite an uptick in April, the bulk of the DMI’s growth was driven by a surge in data center planning, while momentum in…
Read MoreSuperior Promotes Kathy Johnson to Vice President/Aftermarket
Superior Industries Inc. promoted Kathy Johnson to vice president of aftermarket. In her new role, Kathy will continue leading the company’s aftermarket services team, which supports dealers and end users with everything from parts sales and technical documentation to hands-on customer service. “Kathy has a way of bringing people together to solve problems and make things better,” said Jason Adams,…
Read MoreRock on the Road
May 13, 2025 – Rock Products was on-site in Brookhaven, N.Y., as CDE showed off its newest U.S. wash plant at Freehaven Materials. The 150-tph modular wet-processing system features a R4500 primary scalping screen, an AggMax scrubbing and classification system, an EvoWash sand washing system and more. Look for a full report in an upcoming issue of Rock Products.
Read MoreTed Talk: The Rock Products Interview
May 12, 2025 – At the recent National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) convention, Ted Baker II, of Blue Water Industries, took over chairmanship of the association. And it is an outstanding choice. We had a chance to engage him on a variety of topics, including the association’s strategic plan, labor, digitalization and the best business advice he ever received.…
Read MoreThe Rock Products Interview: Ted Baker II, Blue Water Industries
The New NSSGA Chairman Talks About The Strategic Plan, Labor, Digitalization And The Best Business Advice He Ever Received. By Mark S. Kuhar Rock Products: As you begin your term as chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), what is the number-one thing you would like to accomplish?We have an incredible opportunity during the first year of…
Read MoreSuperior Gets Patent for Recirculating Conveyor on Sentry HSI Plant
Superior Industries Inc. has been awarded patent protection for a key feature on its Portable Sentry Horizontal Shaft Impactor (HSI) Closed Circuit Plant.
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