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U.S. Concrete aggregate product sales up in second quarter 2017
U.S. Concrete's aggregate sales volume was 1.5 million tons in the second quarter of 2017, an 8.3 percent increase compared with the second quarter of 2016. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index falls in July 2017
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 3.3 percent in July to 135 from its revised June reading of 139.6, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
WD-40 expands Specialist product line
WD-40 Co. is adding non-aerosol Industrial-Strength Cleaner & Degreaser products to its Specialist line. Keep Reading
MSHA deputy administrator retires
Marvin Lichtenfels, the deputy administrator for metal and non-metal safety and health for the Mine Safety & Health Administration, retired from the agency. Keep Reading
First half 2017 construction starts show mixed pattern
During the first half of 2017, eight of the top 10 markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts registered decreased activity compared with a year ago. Keep Reading
MSHA: No mines eligible for POV notice for third consecutive year
The Mine Safety & Health Administration noted that, for the third consecutive year, no U.S. mining operations meet the criteria for a POV notice. Keep Reading
MDU Resources reports improved earnings in second quarter 2017
MDU Resources reported second-quarter earnings of $40.6 million in 2017 compared with a loss of $109.3 million in the second quarter of 2016. Keep Reading
Deister names executive vice president
Deister Machine Co. promoted Richard Deister to executive vice president. This promotion represents the fourth generation of Deister leadership at the company. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta aggregate pricing up in second quarter of 2017
Martin Marietta Materials released its second quarter 2017 results, which show a 4 percent increase in the company’s aggregate product line pricing. Keep Reading
