TOP NEWS Muskoka Rock Acquires Hutcheson Sand & GravelMuskoka Rock Co., in the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada – which provides Muskoka granite, stone and aggregate products for landscaping, building and interior applications – recently completed the acquisition of Hutcheson Sand & Gravel, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada. Caterpillar, Luck Stone Team Up Caterpillar Inc. announced a collaboration with Luck Stone, the nation’s…
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Holcim US Makes Colorado Acquisition; Green Power Commitment
Holcim US announced it has acquired a new aggregate operation from J-2 Contracting Co., one of Colorado’s premier general contractors. With this strategic transaction, Holcim gains a large volume of high-quality aggregate reserves and strengthens its place as a long-term, reliable aggregate supplier in Colorado, one of its fastest-growing markets in the United States.
Read MoreFirst Look – September 2022
TOP NEWS MSHA Assistant Secretary Tours First Aggregates QuarryThe National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) organized a day-long tour for the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson along with seven other Department of Labor/MSHA staff at Luck Stone’s Bull Run facility in Virginia. Holcim Acquires Virginia Aggregates ProducerHolcim US announced it has acquired the sand…
Read MoreHolcim US Enhances Concrete Portfolio in Colorado, Minneapolis Markets
Holcim US has introduced DYNAMax high-performance concrete to its innovative concrete product portfolio in the Denver, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Twin Cities, Minn., markets. Integrating high strength, durability and superior rigidity, DYNAMax addresses today’s engineering demands for design innovation, complex technical requirements, and environmental responsibility. “The ever-increasing population demands more buildings and infrastructure, and in the United States especially, this…
Read MoreHolcim US, Parsable Team Up for Environmental Compliance
Holcim US has joined forces with Parsable to deploy the company’s Connected Worker software for environmental compliance at more than 350 U.S. Holcim sites. This digital tool will be key to integrating Holcim’s environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) objectives with its operational and frontline activities. “Sustainability and environmental responsibility drive the way we operate across the Holcim US footprint…
Read MoreHolcim Acquires Virginia Aggregates Producer
Holcim US announced it has acquired the sand and gravel operation of Basic Construction Co. LLC, in New Kent County, Va. The transaction will add significant, strategically located, aggregate reserves for Holcim’s Mid-Atlantic Region along with 230 acres of land. The acquisition advances Holcim US’ goal to fuel growth through bolt-on acquisitions in mature markets in the aggregates business. For…
Read MoreHolcim US Becomes Founding Member of Blue Sky Maritime Coalition
Holcim US announced its designation as a founding member of the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition as it advances its mission to build a net zero future. As a founding member of the coalition, Holcim unites with other industry stakeholders to seek ways to achieve zero-carbon emissions through various work streams, including technology, policy, finance and measurement.
Read MoreJust …. No!
If I had any hair to tear out, this month I would be tearing my hair out while yelling, “Just … No!” First, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has launched a new enforcement initiative to “better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards resulting from repeated overexposure to respirable crystalline silica.” MSHA said that…
Read MoreHolcim US, Parsable Team Up for Environmental Compliance
Holcim US has joined forces with Parsable to deploy the company’s Connected Worker software for environmental compliance at more than 350 U.S. Holcim sites. This digital tool will be key to integrating Holcim’s environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) objectives with its operational and frontline activities. “Sustainability and environmental responsibility drive the way we operate across the Holcim US footprint…
Read MoreHolcim US Accelerates Net Zero Commitments Through Sustainable Vehicles
Holcim US announced it is working with Hyliion Holdings to leverage the company’s innovative electrified powertrain truck platform to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate its commitment to put sustainability at the core of its overall strategy. Each Hyliion electric vehicle is estimated to reduce well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 89% when using renewable natural gas (RNG). “This…
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