Astec Industries Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. First quarter of 2022 net sales of $291.2 million increased 2.4% compared to $284.4 million for the first quarter of 2021. Domestic sales increased $8.9 million or 3.9% mainly due to stronger parts sales across the business and increased Materials Solutions equipment sales that were offset by…
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Ben Brock, Astec Industries
Ben Brock, of Astec Industries, won the 2016 Grasstops CEO of the Year award given by the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). He seized every opportunity to advance NSSGA’s legislative priorities throughout 2015, and his leadership and dedication are qualities that should serve as examples for aggregates advocates at any level, the association said. Brock spearheaded his own company’s…
Read MoreNSSGA Honors Industry Advocates
The aggregates industry continually faces legislation in Congress that directly impacts the bottom lines and the operations of National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) member companies. Each year, NSSGA recognizes outstanding advocates for aggregates with Grassroots Awards that highlight their efforts to educate lawmakers on the value of the industry and legislation that can benefit operations around the country.
Read MoreAstec Mobile Screens Achieves Safety Milestone
Astec Mobile Screens (KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens) was recently recognized for achieving a superior safety rating for Astec Industries companies in 2015. Currently, the company has gone 745 days without a recordable accident for its 100 associates employed at the manufacturing facility, according to Tim Gonigam, president of Astec Mobile Screens. Astec Mobile Screens is one of three Astec Industries…
Read MoreJeff Elliott
Astec Industries has named industry veteran and all-around good guy Jeff Elliott as group vice president of the Astec Aggregate Mining Group. His responsibilities will include direct oversight of Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc. (KPI) in Yankton, S.D., Johnson Crushers International (JCI) in Eugene, Ore., Astec Mobile Screens in Sterling, Ill., and Telestack Ltd. in Omagh County, Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Congratulations Jeff, you…
Read MoreSchwarz New JCI President
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens has named Jeff Schwarz president of Johnson Crushers International, the company’s Oregon manufacturing facility. In his new leadership position, which he assumes July 1, Schwarz will be responsible for setting and achieving the goals and objectives for the manufacturing facility. Schwarz will report directly to Jeff Elliott, who assumed the role of group vice president…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg Revisited
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS, POWERFUL PRODUCTS AND MORE FROM A RECORD-BREAKING SHOW. ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE 2014 took center stage in Las Vegas March 4-8 with tremendous energy and serious buyers. Total registration of 129,364 soared past the last edition of the shows as they achieved the second-highest attendance in their history. The shows also set new records for exhibit space, number of…
Read MoreNSSGA Grassroots Awards Presented at Annual Convention
NSSGA recognized the outstanding grassroots contributions made by three dedicated individuals for their efforts throughout 2013 during its Honor Awards Ceremony on March 4 at NSSGA’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Astec Industries’ Joe Vig was presented with the “Grasstops CEO of the Year” award, John Hay of Oldcastle, Inc., was recognized as the Grassroots Coordinator of the Year and…
Read MoreAstec Update
March 4, 2014 – Astec Industries’ President Benjamin Brock updated the industry on the company’s activities including the news that Astec’s 17 companies are approaching $1 billion in sales. Other news included an update on the company’s new plant in Brazil.
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