Williamson County, Texas, reportedly has the most quarries of any other county in the state. So it’s no surprise that community opposition to quarry operations there is higher than elsewhere. The Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining (CREAM) is spearheading that opposition.
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CRH Ventures Launches Roads Of The Future Accelerator Program For Start-Ups
CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, launched its latest accelerator program – Roads of the Future. The program targets promising start-ups in the Construction Technology (ConTech) and ClimateTech space, focusing on groundbreaking innovation for advancing the future of roads. The Roads of the Future accelerator will identify companies that can demonstrate solutions to specific challenges within three distinctive…
Read MoreNew Home Permits Down Despite Market Need
While the small increase in the number of new homes hitting the market in 2023 could seem encouraging, it’s still underwhelming given the current housing shortage and increasing demand, according to Point2, an international real estate search portal, a division of Yardi Systems Inc. Last year, 1,450,000 new homes were made available for buyers and renters in the U.S. This…
Read MorePACA Hires Lydon as ESH Director
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) hired Bobbi Lydon as the newest addition to the association, stepping into the role of environmental, safety and health (ESH) director. “The team at Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association eagerly welcomes Bobbi aboard,” said PACA board chairperson Jeff Detwiler of New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc. “Given her wealth of professional expertise,…
Read MoreCaterpillar, Simformotion Extend Global Licensing Agreement
Simformotion LLC – a leader in simulation training solutions – announced the extension of its agreement with Caterpillar to deliver heavy equipment training simulators around the world. The agreement underscores their commitment to training the world’s heavy equipment operators with state-of-the-art Cat Simulators and the importance of their partnership in producing innovative training options. The collaboration provides Simformotion with continued access…
Read MorePolydeck Now Offers Direct California Sales
Polydeck announced that it is now selling direct to California customers. This means. If you are interested in getting product details or quotes for a site in California, please contact Richard Clanton, regional manager – Aggregates at [email protected].
Read MoreCommand Alkon to Host Annual Spring TRAININGdays
Command Alkon announced that registration for Spring TRAININGdays is now open. The event will take place from April 15-18 in Washington, D.C. TRAININGdays is an opportunity for industry professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge of Command Alkon’s innovative technologies and solutions. The event brings together experts, thought leaders, and practitioners from the heavy building materials sector to share insights,…
Read MoreXylem to Showcase Water Management Solutions at AGG1
Xylem, an industry leader in mine water management for aggregate mining, will showcase its custom-design water system capabilities at AGG1/WOA, taking place from March 25–27, in Nashville. Xylem specializes in mine water management services and solutions; manufacturing, designing, installing, commissioning, operating, monitoring, maintaining and repairing water systems from the largest fleet of pumping equipment and accessories to buy or…
Read MoreMaptek Introduces GeoSpatial Manager
At GeoWeek in Denver, Maptek introduced its latest innovation: Maptek GeoSpatial Manager. This groundbreaking solution brings simplicity and efficiency to your workflow, revolutionizing the way mining and civil engineering projects handle data from laser scans and drones. GeoSpatial Manager effortlessly connects users with real-time updates for surveyed surfaces. Its smart visualization tools and user-friendly interface redefine how you interact with as-built…
Read MoreWEG Offers Crusher Duty, Three-Phase Motor
The WEG W22 Crusher Duty motor has been redesigned for even higher performance and energy efficiency, while still retaining all the great features of the previous W21 Crusher Duty motor. Designed to meet the demanding requirements of the rock crushing industry, the Crusher Duty motor comes standard with 4140 high strength shafts and heavy-duty roller bearings. This motor complies or…
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