Titan America announced that Jason Morin is joining the company as president of the Florida Business Unit. He succeeds Randy Dunlap, who has served in the role since 2014 and will continue with Titan America as executive director of growth and strategy. Morin and Dunlap will both serve on Titan America’s executive committee. “I welcome Jason to the Titan America…
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McLanahan Corp. announced the launch of its podcast – Groundwork. Released bi-weekly, each Groundwork episode will feature McLanahan subject matter experts and industry guests talking about key material processing topics. From agriculture to mining to material recycling, hosts will discuss the best ways to process the raw materials that power the world, because if it’s not grown, it’s mined. The…
Read MoreHouse Committee: Clean Water Act Permitting Reforms Needed
Witnesses at a February Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee hearing testified about how commonsense Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting reforms can address regulatory uncertainty and the abuses that have delayed infrastructure projects, increased project costs, and blocked projects over issues unrelated to clean water. The subcommittee’s hearing examined how Congress can ensure the CWA balances the goal of protecting water…
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Quarries Are Among The Oldest Institutions In Many Communities, Yet They Are The Least Known Because They Have Little Direct Contact With Community Members. By Thomas J. Roach Spring and summer offer unique opportunities for businesses to interact with their communities. Art fairs, cleanup projects, outdoor concerts, fundraisers and other events are being planned and organized right now, and they…
Read MoreTake a Proactive Approach to Trucking Complaints
Memphis Stone & Gravel Uses Its Good Neighbor Trucking Policy To Educate Independent Truckers And Minimize Community Concerns. By Therese Dunphy Trucking complaints are a common challenge for aggregate producers, as neighbors often raise questions about noise, traffic and safety. For Memphis, Tenn.-based Memphis Stone & Gravel, and its sister company Lehman-Roberts, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Granite Construction, addressing…
Read MoreXwatch Safety Solutions Launched at bauma 2025
Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, launched an advanced safety and control system MK2 at bauma 2025. The new system is simpler, more intuitive and easier to adopt compared to its predecessor MK1. With installation taking 30% less time, the new system is even more adaptable and user-friendly, reducing downtime for plant hire companies and contractors. The solution retains all…
Read MoreCemex Celebrates Biodiversity Conservation
Cemex celebrated the 25th anniversary of its El Carmen Nature Reserve, located between Mexico and the United States, reaffirming its commitment to scientific research, habitat and species conservation and restoration. Spanning 130,000 hectares, the nature reserve is one of North America’s most biodiverse areas and one of the world’s greatest wilderness regions. “Through our conservation efforts, we are restoring habitats…
Read MoreSSAB’s Hardox 500 Unearths Its Wear Savings for Stationary Equipment
In typical quarry or mining operations, wear plates are essential components in stationary equipment, states SSAB. They serve as liners in hoppers, feeders and chutes, as well as hammers in crushers and screens for sorting. All of these applications endure extensive wear from abrasive rocks and ore, leading to frequent replacements and high maintenance costs. A lot of this equipment…
Read MoreOTR, P.S.I. Bring TPMS Technology to Off-Road Pneumatic Tires
OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) and Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.), a manufacturer of tire inflation systems, have partnered to bring tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to the off-road market. OTR will offer P.S.I.’s TireView system in its full line of pneumatic tire and wheel assemblies to monitor tire pressures and provide telematics. OTR will also be an integrator of this technology…
Read MoreFleetWatcher by AlignOps Functionality Provides Status of Projects
FleetWatcher by AlignOps introduces new functionality to provide users with at-a-glance status of current projects in process. Today’s Projects aggregates project data to provide users with a clear visual overview of their projects so they can easily see if they are on track or if changes are need. Users can easily click on the Map to see the project from…
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