Joseph A. Main, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, on March 16 addressed the National Sand, Stone and Gravel Association’s 2015 Convention in Baltimore.
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Cemex Recognized for Environmental Reporting
Mexican construction-materials giant Cemex has been recognized in the CDP Latin America Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) as one of the top 8 companies in data disclosure related to environmental and CO2 emissions performance.
Read MoreFormer Eriez President Chet Giermak Dies
Eriez announced that Chet Giermak, who served as the company’s president and CEO from 1971 to 2003, died on March 16. “Chet was a great man who has left an indelible mark on Eriez’ business, people and culture,” said Eriez President and CEO Tim Shuttleworth. “His legacy lives on at Eriez every day.”
Read MoreLafarge, Holcim Salvage Merger
Europe’s two largest cement companies Holcim and Lafarge have rescued a stumbling €41 billion (Euros) merger by reconciling differences over financial terms and management that nearly caused the collapse of one of the biggest deals in recent years, London’s Financial Times reports.
Read MoreKey Projects Drive February Construction Starts
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $724.3 billion, new construction starts in February advanced 16 percent compared to the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Much of the lift came from three massive projects valued each in excess of $1 billion that were included as February construction starts.
Read MoreTurin Talks Hard Work, Happiness at Young Leaders Luncheon
Dave Turin of the hit Discovery Channel TV show “Gold Rush” gave the keynote address at the NSSGA’s Young Leaders luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products, and his message of hard work, family first and finding personal happiness had everyone in the room clapping.
Read MoreAGG1 a Record-Breaker
World of Asphalt and AGG1 2015 were a huge success: registered attendance broke all records, the show floor was the largest ever and education ticket sales set a new record, according to show organizers the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). The event was held March 17-19 at the Baltimore Convention Center. AEM and NSSGA reported: More industry…
Read MoreAstec Co-Founder, Industry Giant Don Brock Dies
Astec Industries Inc. announced that Dr. J. Don Brock, Chairman and former CEO of Astec Industries, Inc. passed away earlier today at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. As previously announced, he had been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer in 2012. “We announce this news with great sadness, and our thoughts and prayers are with Don’s family at this difficult time,” Vice President…
Read MoreARTBA Proposes Plan to End Transportation Gridlock
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) outlined a detailed proposal it believes could help end the political impasse over how to fund future federal investments in state and local highway, bridge and transit capital projects – the “Getting Beyond Gridlock” plan.
Read MoreFull Speed Ahead for New Canadian Quarry
Canadian aggregate-exploration-and-development company Highbank Resources Ltd., said that a crew at its Swamp Point North (SPN) quarry project recently returned to the site and is actively clearing snow, upgrading and maintaining roads, and logging/clearing further quarry area for stockpiles. The quarry is located on the Portland canal, south of Stewart, in Northwest British Columbia, Canada.
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