TOP NEWS Athabasca Closes AcquisitionAthabasca Minerals Inc. closed the strategic acquisition of an operational U.S. sand mine and facilities in Wisconsin. The assets include real estate of 1,100 acres, a fully functional and staffed mine and processing plant capable of 2 million tpy of sand, fixed storage, rail transload with unit-train capability (i.e. loading/unloading 100 railcar shipments), mobile equipment and…
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New Loader Technology: The Transparent Bucket
An Exclusive Wheel Loader Option Improves Operator Visibility And Productivity. By Rachel Ori As technology evolves, manufacturers continue to develop tools and machine accessories that allow operators to move about a worksite more safely. One standout item that was introduced in 2021 is the Doosan Transparent Bucket, an exclusive technology from Doosan Infracore North America. This technology is currently available…
Read MoreThe Wrong Thing
There isn’t a book of sage advice that exists for operations to refer to when running their aggregates business. But if there was, I am quite sure there would be a line in there somewhere that reads, “When MSHA inspectors come to your site to do their job, don’t use a loader filled with rocks and dirt to force the…
Read MoreMore Than 11,000 Attend AGG1 and World of Asphalt
More than 11,000 asphalt paving and aggregates professionals filled a sold-out Music City Center exhibition floor in Nashville as AGG1 and World of Asphalt brought the industry back together. Organizations from across the country, including Rogers Group Inc. and Milestone Contractors sent representatives ranging from C-Suite executives to field operators, to view specialized exhibits and product unveilings, take in the latest…
Read MoreLafargeHolcim US and Legacy Brands Unite as Holcim US
LafargeHolcim in the United States unveiled its new identity as Holcim US, uniting legacy brands and strengthening the company’s purpose to build progress for people and the planet across the nation. The U.S. transition to Holcim, the first for Holcim Group, is a significant milestone and will play an essential role in accelerating our world’s transition to a net zero…
Read MoreKaren Hubacz Named First Female Board Chair of NSSGA
During its Annual Membership Meeting at its 2022 Convention, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) outgoing Chair Darin Matson of Rogers Group Inc. handed off the gavel to the association’s first Chairwoman Karen Hubacz, president and CEO of Bond Construction. The full slate of 2022 Executive Committee Members, Officers and board Members were additionally announced. “Under Darin Matson’s…
Read MoreRic Suzio Receives NSSGA’s 2022 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award
During the second general session of the 2022 Annual Convention, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) presented Ric Suzio of York Hill Trap Rock Quarry Co., Inc with the 2022 Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award. “Ric Suzio, of York Hill Trap Rock Quarry, is most deserving as the recipient of the 2022 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award.…
Read MoreNSSGA’s Kicks Off Annual Convention with the Power of We
More than 600 aggregates industry leaders have convened in Nashville for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2022 Annual Convention. The 2022 meeting themed the “Power of We” stresses the importance of a united industry after accomplishing the passage of the largest infrastructure investment of all times. “This week is critical for NSSGA members. This opportunity for us…
Read MoreTRIP: Even With IILJ, Highways Still Underfunded
Despite the increase in transportation funding provided by the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021, the nation’s roads, bridges and transit systems remain significantly underfunded and will require increased investment for needed improvements and repairs. Fees on highway users continue to be a critical source of funding for the preservation and improvement of…
Read MoreTotal Construction Starts Increase in February; Highways Flat
Total construction starts rose 9% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.013 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts swelled 32% due to the start of three large manufacturing facilities. By contrast, residential starts fell 3%, and nonbuilding starts fell by less than 1%. Without the three large manufacturing projects, total construction would have declined…
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