Jim Nickolas, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Martin Marietta, will be the next chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Outgoing Chair Seth Hankowski, All States Materials Group, handed off the gavel during a ceremony at the 2024 NSSGA Annual Convention. A video introducing Nickolas and showcasing the aggregates industry’s critical impact was also…
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CDE, Goodfellow Announce Strategic Partnership
CDE and Goodfellow Corp. announced a new strategic partnership. Goodfellow Corp. will be a Preferred Partner of CDE’s in Southwestern United States, introducing materials producers to CDE’s industry-leading washing solutions in a bid to boost efficiency in sand and aggregate processing. Established by Lynn Goodfellow in Southern California in 1960, Goodfellow Corp. still stands by its founding values of honesty,…
Read MoreBridgestone To Debut New VZT Construction Tire at AGG1 2024
Bridgestone Americas will return to the AGG1 Aggregate Academy & Expo in Nashville, to officially debut its new V-STEEL Z TRACTION (VZT) construction tire, the company’s latest 25’-in. product innovation for loader and grader applications. At AGG1, Bridgestone will also spotlight its full lineup of engineering solutions, a suite of best-in-class services aimed at helping customers achieve lower total cost…
Read MoreABB Showcases Motor Solutions at AGG1
ABB will showcase its innovative solutions at AGG1 in Nashville on March 25-27. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 717 to learn about the company’s motor line, designed to meet rigorous demands and harsh conditions reliably and efficiently while achieving lower life cycle costs. Connect with ABB experts for insights on safe, reliable products, and integrated operations. Explore innovative solutions…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Dips in February
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 1.4% in February to 180.5 (2000=100) from the revised January reading of 183.0. Over the month, commercial planning fell 2.3% and institutional planning ticked up 0.1%. “Weaker office and healthcare planning constrained nonresidential planning in February,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting for Dodge. “However, the Index remains…
Read MoreMSHA Reports Third Fatality of 2024
MSHA reported that on March 1, a miner at Swift Creek Mine, Hamilton, Fla., died after a metal slurry pipe struck him. The miner was removing the last bolt connecting two metal slurry pipes when the pipe broke free and swung in his direction. This is the third fatality reported in 2024, and the first classified as “Machinery”. MSHA recommends…
Read MoreCovia Acquires Sidley Operation in Ohio
Covia has signed an agreement to acquire R.W. Sidley’s silica sand mining operation in Thompson, Ohio, effective in early 2024. Bringing the Thompson facility and reserves into the Covia network provides customers of both companies with enhanced capacity, a broader range of products and services, and long-term availability of supply. With complementary commercial offerings and complementary geographies, the addition of…
Read MoreBKT’s EARTHMAX Range Rolls Out at AGG1
At the Music City Center in Nashville, the exhibition dedicated to the world of aggregates is kicking off soon. The best of BKT’s EARTHMAX tire lineup for the OTR industry will be on display at Booth 353. BKT’s EARTHMAX range of tires are specifically designed to meet the special needs of the OTR industry and to ensure top performance no…
Read MoreAGG1 App Available for Download
The AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo/World of Asphalt released the official app for its 2024 show in Nashville. Users will find an exhibitor directory that can be searched by product type. The app also features a floor plan, list of education sessions, show information, and food & beverage locations. Additionally, it includes a show planner, allowing users to save and…
Read MoreRegal Rexnord To Showcase Durable Solutions at AGG1
Regal Rexnord Corp. will showcase its durable and sustainable solutions for the aggregates and asphalt and industries at AGG1/World of Asphalt 2024, booth 2221. The show takes place at the Nashville Music City Center in Nashville, March 25-27. Regal Rexnord products are built to last and designed to perform and endure in the harshest environments, keeping systems running in mission-critical…
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