More than 700 attendees have convened in Nashville for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2024 Annual Convention. The 2024 meeting, themed “Rock Steady,” will highlight the sustained stability and success of the aggregates industry.
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Krause Takes Helm of NSSGA Manufacturing & Services Division
On the opening night of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) 2024 Annual Convention, the Manufacturing & Services (M&S) Division announced its 2024 Executive Committee chair at their annual dinner. Outgoing Chair Charlie Johnson of DSC Dredge LLC handed off the gavel to Mark Krause of McLanahan Corp. Tom Suess of Komatsu was named vice chair. “I am…
Read MoreHitachi Construction Machinery Americas Taking Orders for New Wheel Loader
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas announced that it would begin taking orders for the ZW310-7 wheel loader from select authorized dealers. The ZW310-7 is part of the new ZW-7 series which was announced at Hitachi Construction Machinery America’s first appearance at ConExpo-Con/Agg in 2023. The ZW310-7 wheel loader includes features that offer unparalleled operator comfort translating to boosted operator productivity and…
Read MoreDEVELON Pacific Northwest Dealer Opens Third Location
DEVELON dealer Feenaughty Machinery recently opened its third location in Woodinville, Wash. It is authorized to sell DEVELON articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders, log loaders, dozers, and crawler, wheel, and mini excavators.
Read MoreAEM Launches Online Safety Toolkit for Off-Highway Industries
In a move to bolster safety across the off-highway equipment industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) introduced a free online safety toolkit tailored to promote safety awareness, education and training for operators of off-highway equipment used in the construction, agriculture, utility, mining, and forestry sectors. AEM’s Safety Toolkit delivers a comprehensive suite of resources aimed at enhancing safety…
Read MoreInterest Rates, Demand Push Single-Family Starts Higher
Pent-up demand, moderating interest rates and a lack of existing inventory helped push single-family starts in February to their highest level since April 2022. Overall housing starts increased 10.7% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.52 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The…
Read MoreSource Energy Acquires RWR Sand Trucking Assets
Source Energy Services Ltd. has acquired RWR Trucking Inc.’s sand trucking assets for a combination of cash, vendor take back note and assumed lease obligations.
Read MoreSenate Bill Would Solidify Phosphate, Potash as Critical Minerals
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) praised the U.S. Senate for introducing bipartisan legislation to include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior. Introduced by Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), the legislation will recognize the importance of ensuring…
Read MoreExhibitor Profile: VDG
VDG13771 Cavaliere Dr.Shelby Township, MI 48315www.vandergraaf.comPhone: 888-326-1476Fax: 888-326-0089 Level 3 – Exhibit Hall – 137VDG is the leader in the design and manufacturing of drum motors for all types of belt conveyor applications, including mining and aggregate, ship loading, and power generation. GrizzlyDrive Series Drum Motors are designed specifically to operate in harsh, dusty, abrasive and extreme environments where performance…
Read MoreMSHA Launches Tool to Help Miners, Mining Communities
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has unveiled an online platform to help miners and their families navigate the process of finding healthcare providers, facilities and related resources.
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