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AGG1 2016: Crisp Industries shares company updates, projects
John Crisp, president and CEO of Crisp Industries, shares some of the company's latest projects at the 2016 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Keep Reading
NRMCA launches concrete construction promo campaign
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) launched “Build with Strength,” a multimillion-dollar industry campaign to better educate the design/build and code communities about the benefits of concrete construction in the low- to mid-rise sector. According to the association, the program is based off of a significant research investment made to better understand the motivations behind the use of certain construction materials. Results showed that a majority of the design/build community favored concrete construction; however, results also showed that certain misconceptions and environmental impact led decision makers to choose other building materials, such as wood. “All of us in the concrete industry know we offer a superior construction product that delivers safety, durability and strength to designers, architects, builders, investors and consumers,” says NRMCA President Robert Garbini. “What this campaign is about is spreading that message to the audiences that are either unaware of or reluctant to embrace concrete as the standard bearer of durability.” The campaign will include a website, video content, a multi-city media tour, rapid response capabilities,… Keep Reading
MSHA: 2015 safest year in mining history
Last year was the safest year in mining history based on the number of fatalities and injury rates per hours of miners’ exposure, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). MSHA released its 2015 data on the “Mine Safety and Health at a Glance” page at msha.gov. The page of key statistics, which includes information on inspections, violations and number of mines and miners, is updated annually. In 2015, 28 miners died in mining accidents, which is down from 45 deaths in 2014. Additionally, the fatal injury rate was the lowest in mining history, MSHA adds. In the metal and nonmetal mining industry, both the number of fatalities and the fatal injury rate were almost cut in half from the 2014 figures. The all-injury rate also dropped to a new low in 2015 at 2.28, MSHA reports. Because the number of miners and mining operations was down in 2015, MSHA conducted fewer inspections. In 2015, there was an 11 percent reduction… Keep Reading
BMC Enterprises acquires aggregate operation
BMC Enterprises, the parent company of St. Louis-based Breckenridge Material Co., completed the acquisition of Lincoln County Sand & Gravel. The new company will operate as BMC Sand, LLC. According to BMC, the acquisition will immediately increase its aggregate production and will provide long-term access to a natural glacial sand and gravel deposit. It also marks the ninth construction material acquisition completed by the company in the last six years. “Once again we are pleased to be able expand the portfolio of our aggregate holdings,” says Nathan McKean, CEO and owner of BMC Enterprises. “We are excited about the immediately accretive effect, as well as more importantly, the long-term strategic value that this acquisition will have for our downstream ready-mix and asphalt production facilities.” Breckenridge Material Co., a family-owned and operated company, offers its customers a variety of products, including ready-mix concrete, decorative concrete, specialty concrete and more. BMC Enterprises, which operates in more than 35 locations in Missouri and Illinois, is a provider of ready-mix concrete and construction materials. Keep Reading
AGG1 2016: Baldor Electric showcases Crusher-Duty High-Torque Motor
Baldor Electric's Steve Shadow presents a rundown on the company's product line, which was featured at the 2016 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Keep Reading
NSSGA to host AGG1 webinar on stormwater permit changes
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will be hosting its April AGG1 webinar, “Are you ready for stormwater permit changes?” at 1 p.m. Eastern on April 28. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the Multi-Sector General Permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in 2015. According to NSSGA, this webinar will talk about how these changes will affect aggregates facilities and offer advice on how to deal with changes related to public notification revisions and the Endangered Species Act. Jennifer Grawin, compliance manager at Aggregate Industries, will host the webinar. Grawin has experience in environmental permitting, environmental management systems and industry best practices. Registration for this webinar is $49 for members and $99 for nonmembers per location. Package rates are also available. Register here. NSSGA is hosting one webinar per month for the rest of the year. The association had its first webinar of the year, "Managing MSHA’s Emphasis on Workplace Examinations" in January. Keep Reading
Liebherr partners with Rocky Mountain dealer
Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. partnered with Power Screening, a Rocky Mountain crushing and screening equipment distributor. Power Screening will now offer its customers in Colorado and northern New Mexico Liebherr’s full range of earthmoving and material handling equipment. According to the companies, the partnership will allow them to tap into additional market segments and grow their customer bases. “We are excited to be expanding our product line and growing our market presence with such a quality brand of equipment as Liebherr,” says Jerry King, president of Power Screening. “With our aftermarket parts capabilities and experienced service team, we are in a great position to support the existing Liebherr machines in our territory as well.” Peter Mayr, president of Liebherr, sees this partnership as a way to expand Liebherr’s customer reach. “Our new business relationship with the great team at Power Screening is one that will allow us to provide high quality equipment and customer support across these new territories,” he says. The Liebherr Group is a leading manufacturer of earthmoving… Keep Reading
AGG1 2016: CDE Global introduces EvoWash 151
In an exclusive interview with Pit & Quarry, CDE Global's Joel Prince talks about the company's latest development: the EvoWash 151. Keep Reading
BMG Conveyor Services opens second location
BMG Conveyor Services, based in Tampa Bay, Fla., opened a second location across the street from its headquarters near the Port of Tampa. According to the company, the new property adds 23,000 sq. ft. and four acres to the company’s footprint, with space available to double warehouse facilities in the future. The new location’s fabrication department includes an upgraded electrical system with full 480-volt three-phase power service, a 200-ton press brake and a CNC machine. In addition to the new location, BMG's existing belt shop expanded in size by 30 percent and its inventory expanded by 50 percent, the company reports. “We’ve expanded our parts stocking program quite a bit to ensure that our customers have the parts they need in any breakdown situation,” says Josh Thomas, BMG’s operations manager. “We saw a need within our customer base and responded by adding remanufactured Dodge gear reducers, a new line of conveyor belting, v-belts and sheaves. And we expanded our inventory of Dodge pulleys.” According to the company, the new location… Keep Reading
