Nov. 11, 2016 – Academy Blasting is offering its popular “Mechanics of Rock Blasting” course to Rock Products’ readers at a special 10 percent discount. Getting the discount is easy. First, create an Account on AcademyBlasting.com. Go to the Courses tab and select Mechanics of Rock Blasting. Add this course to your cart and proceed to check-out. Enter the code “RockProducts”…
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Aggregate Industries Products Central to Sustainable Construction Project
Aggregate Industries US made a huge contribution to the new MGM National Harbor project on the eastern shore of the Potomac River, just south of Washington, D.C. The 1 million-sq.-ft. facility – which will feature gaming, lodging, entertaining, dining, retail and parking space – is a showcase for sustainability.
Read MoreConstruction Materials Stocks Booming
Shares of construction-materials companies powered higher in the days after the presidential election, with some climbing the ladder to all-time highs, amid expectations that a Donald Trump presidency will line the pockets of road and bridge fixers and the potential builders of his border wall.
Read MoreRecord Number of State and Local Ballot Measures Approved
Preliminary November 8 election results show voters in 22 states approved ballot measures that will provide $201 billion in funding extensions and new revenue for state and local transportation projects.
Read MoreTrump Victory Could Mean Massive Growth for Infrastructure
Now that Donald Trump has secured victory in the U.S. presidential election, what does that mean for infrastructure investment and aggregates industry growth?
Read MoreJohn Malinowski
John Malinowski, Baldor Electric Co.’s senior director of industry affairs, received the MS’16 award at the 2016 Motor Summit in Zurich, Switzerland. The MS’16 award recognizes his contributions in making IE3 premium efficiency motors the global market standard. Malinowski is a voice and advocate for motor manufacturers working with standards organizations and government agencies, according to the company. The award…
Read MoreTerex MPS Announces Central Mexico Distributor
Terex Minerals Processing Systems (Terex MPS) announced the appointment of Hercon Maquinaria SA de CV as the full Terex MPS line distributor for the central region of Mexico. The distributor will handle purchases and support of new equipment including servicing and spare parts. Hercon Maquinaria President Eduardo Contreras and General Manager Juan Carlos Contreras signed the distribution contract at MINExpo…
Read MoreBaldor Reliance Offers Crusher-Duty Motors
Baldor Reliance crusher-duty motors meet the demands of the toughest crushing applications worldwide with improved performance, reliability and energy efficiency to help lower the operator’s total cost of ownership. Featuring higher break down and locked rotor torque, NEMA Design A performance gets the driven load moving and keeps it moving. Available from 5 to 400 hp in bases speed of…
Read MoreKPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens Announce New Personnel
Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. promoted Brett Casanova to washing and classifying product manager. In this position, Casanova will assume a leadership role in the development of all washing and classifying products for Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. He will help manage sales opportunities in conjunction with the field sales force, and will be responsible for assisting other sales and marketing personnel in the development of…
Read MoreCaterpillar, Metso Dealer H.O. Penn Renovates Headquarters
Holtsville, N.Y.-based H.O. Penn – a Caterpillar and Metso dealer – recently completed the expansion and renovation of its parts, service and retail departments. The 5,000-sq.-ft. renovated space is located on the first floor of the company’s 42,000-sq.-ft., two-story building. Stalco Construction served as construction manager and Rosebery Architectural Studio was the architect for the project. Established in 1923, H.O.…
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