More than 40,000 attendees converged on the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 26-28 for MINExpo International 2016, according to unofficial estimates received before the end of the show. The event is sponsored by the National Mining Association (NMA).
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NSSGA Scorches Workplace Examination Proposal
At a time in which the aggregates industry has seen the lowest injury rate in history, just two injuries per 200,000 hours worked in 2015, MSHA has proposed a rule that does little to improve workplace safety.
Read MoreNSSGA, Wildlife Habitat Council Renew Partnership
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and Wildlife Habitat Council renewed a shared commitment to the enhancement and restoration of wildlife habitats at aggregates operations across the U.S.
Read MoreHeadwaters MB Aggregates Market Report
IN THIS UPDATED ANALYSIS PREPARED FOR ROCK PRODUCTS, HEADWATERS MB LOOKS AT SECOND-QUARTER 2016 AGGREGATES-INDUSTRY TRENDS SUCH AS MERGERS, STONE PRODUCTION AND PRICING. By Brian Krehbiel
Read MoreElection Exclusive: America’s Infrastructure
What Do The Clinton And Trump Campaigns Have To Say About Infrastructure? The Answer Is, Not Nearly Enough. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreNSSGA Works Republican, Democratic Conventions
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) created a high-profile presence at both the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia as one of the organizers of the “Connecting America’s Future – Runways, Rivers, Roads and Rails” event.
Read MoreMcLanahan Dealer Expands into Wisconsin
McLanahan Corp. announced that MAB Equipment Co. will now cover the entire state of Wisconsin focusing on the construction and industrial aggregates industry. The Illinois-based company will continue to cover northern Illinois as well.
Read MoreCustomer Feedback Key to Design of Superior’s First Aggregate Screen
Superior Industries Inc. completed research and devlopment of its first-ever aggregate screen. Known as the Guardian Horizontal Screen, the triple-shaft, adjustable oval stroke design was engineered using valuable customer feedback.
Read MoreJobs, Jobs, Jobs
March 28, 2016 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) unveiled a new resource to address the growing aggregates industry workforce shortage during the 2016 Annual Convention and AGG1 Academy & Expo. NSSGA’s Jobs Board, at http://jobs.nssga.org, is designed to allow aggregates operations to highlight the good-paying, highly-skilled jobs available around the country. “We have heard from our member companies…
Read MoreFinlay Debuts New Machines
July 24, 2015 – Terex Finlay debuted two new machines and two others for the first time in the Eastern U.S. at a special dealer event near Charlotte, N.C. Rock Products Editor Mark Kuhar was the only aggregates industry editor at the event. Finlay debuted the portable J-960 jaw crusher and 873 screen, and offered the industry a second look at…
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