The Georgia General Assembly has completed Day 31 of the 40-day session, according to the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA). Tort reform legislation, (SB 68 and SB 69), backed by Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and aimed at reining in huge jury awards supporters say cripple Georgia businesses, has passed the Senate and now is assigned to the House Rules Committee Subcommittee on…
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Vulcan’s Hill Looks Ahead
Feb. 24, 2025 – Vulcan Materials, in its recent quarterly report, announced fourth quarter total revenues of $1.854 billion, versus $1.834 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. The company announced total revenue for full year 2024 of $7.418 billion versus $7.782 billion in 2023. Regarding the company’s outlook, the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Hill said, “We carry…
Read MoreBenetech to Demonstrate Dust Control Expertise
Benetech, Booth #746 at AGG1 2025, offers dust control and bulk material handling solutions that have served the market for more than 40 years. Initially focused primarily on dust suppression for the coal industry, Benetech quickly became respected as a premier dust control provider in the United States. As client relationships grew, Benetech’s expertise was called upon to handle various…
Read MoreQuikrete Completes Acquisition of Summit Materials
Quikrete Holdings Inc. has finalized its acquisition of Summit Materials for $52.50 per share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $11.5 billion, including debt.
Read MoreCompass Wire Cloth Non-Blinding Aggregate Screens Overcome Clogging
Compass Wire Cloth Non-Blinding Aggregate Screens are designed to revolutionize material processing in the mining industry. Mining operations often experience significant downtime and reduced productivity due to screen blinding – a common issue where the screen mesh openings become blocked or clogged by the material being screened. Compass Wire Cloth’s Non-Blinding Aggregate Screens provide a groundbreaking solution to this persistent…
Read MoreVDG GrizzlyDrive Series Drum Motors for Demanding Applications
GrizzlyDrive Drum Motors from VDG, at AGG1 Booth #520, are manufactured for demanding belt conveyor applications, from aggregate processing to underground mining, ship loading and power generation. The GrizzlyDrive features high quality precision-made components, including a robust sealing system that prevents contamination and cylindrical roller bearings that sustain high levels of belt tension, shock loads and vibration. All components are…
Read MoreSandvik Launches New Wheeled Jaw Crusher
Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens, exhibiting at AGG1 Booth #1731, introduced the UJ313, the latest addition to its line of heavy-duty wheeled crushers. This fully electric unit underscores its commitment to eco-efficient rock processing. Positioned as a versatile solution for both quarrying and recycling applications, the UJ313 is designed to meet the diverse needs of these sectors. Its innovative design…
Read MorePermitting Update: Oregon
According to KVAL, after nearly a decade of pushback and debate, a controversial proposal for a rock quarry on TV Butte near Oakridge has just received the green light from the Lane County Board of Commissioners. On Tuesday, by a 3 to 2 vote, the commissioners tentatively approved the proposal, which would rezone 46 acres of forest land. This change will…
Read MoreWhite House Rescinds Executive Order That Threatened IIJA Funding
The White House has rescinded an executive order that froze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans, and sparked mass confusion across the country. A federal judge had temporarily blocked it. The executive order paused disbursements for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), threatening ongoing construction projects across the United States. The…
Read MoreBard Materials Acquires Bellevue Sand and Gravel
Bard Materials of Dubuque, Iowa, has purchased Bellevue Sand and Gravel of Bellevue, Iowa. For more than 70 years, Bard Materials has been an area leader in the aggregates and ready mix concrete industries. Established in 1946 as a small sand and gravel company in Dyersville, Iowa, Bard was one of the first ready mix providers in the region. While…
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