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USGS: Aggregate production down in second quarter 2017
An estimated 606 million metric tons of construction aggregate were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2017. Keep Reading
NSSGA names safety-award recipients
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named the recipients of its 2017 Safety Excellence and Sterling Safety Awards. Keep Reading
Terex MPS names Canica business development manager
In this role, Orritt will be responsible for developing the sales and distribution of the company’s Canica vertical shaft impact crusher product range. Keep Reading
Superior adds process engineer to washing team, expands partnership with dealer
Superior Industries added Dan Bradford to its washing team as a washing process engineer. His responsibilities will include supporting the sales team, developing a wash plant’s process flow, and assisting on layout and quotations. Bradford will also participate in research and handle on-site testing. According to the company, Bradford comes to Superior after two decades of work at Classification and Flotation Systems, based in Fenton, Michigan. In addition, the company also expanded its partnership with one of its dealers, General Equipment & Supplies. The Midwestern distributor of aggregate and construction equipment now exclusively represents Superior-brand crushing, vibratory and washing equipment in Iowa and Nebraska, the company says. This includes Superior’s jaws, cones and VSI crushers. "We're excited to grow our relationship with the dedicated team at General Equipment in the Iowa and Nebraska markets," says John Garrison, vice president of sales at Superior Industries. "General Equipment has been a long-term partner of ours and shares our passion for great customer service and support." Superior Industries, headquartered in Morris, Minessota, engineers… Keep Reading
Cemex hosts first building-materials forum
Cemex hosted nearly 70 customers at its first-ever building-materials forum last week in Scottsdale, Arizona. Keep Reading
PPI showcases Pro Trainer, aluminum rolls at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017
Precision Pulley & Idler's Mike Roozeboom discusses the company's Pro Trainer and aluminum rolls at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017. Keep Reading
Former Vulcan Materials quarry opens as public park
The former Piedmont Quarry in North Carolina opened as a public park, dubbed Quarry Park, on Aug. 15. Keep Reading
U.S. Silica acquires Missouri frac sand mining company
U.S. Silica purchased Mississippi Sand LLC, a frac sand mining and logistics company based in St. Louis. Keep Reading
DJI appoints new president
DJI named Roger Luo as president of the company. Keep Reading