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PPI acquires bulk material handling manufacturer
Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) came to terms with Alabama-based Continental Global Material Handling. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index up in May, down year over year
The Dodge Momentum Index was up 2.7 percent in May but decreased 7 percent compared to a year earlier, due, in part, to an abnormally strong May 2023. Keep Reading
Daughter of El-Jay founder reflects on father’s life’s work
Susan Moorhead, daughter of El-Jay Manufacturing founder Louis Johnson, delivered acceptance remarks on behalf of her father, Louis Johnson, at this year’s Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Keep Reading
Summit Materials founder hits on high notes of career
Tom Hill made his mark with a pair of companies – one of which he started – and had plenty of people who helped him along the way. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments up in May
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes were up significantly in May. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending dips in April
Total construction spending dropped 0.1 percent in April according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), with nonresidential and nonbuilding construction seeing decreases for the month. Keep Reading
Continental names sustainability head for industrial business
Anne Baarup, who has spent the last eight years with Continental, is responsible for the strategic direction and global management of sustainability activities for ContiTech. Keep Reading
ABC: Latest nonresidential spending, construction job openings numbers
Both nonresidential construction spending and construction job openings were down slightly in April according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
MSHA hosts panel discussion on final silica rule
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) livestreamed a panel discussion focused on the agency's final respirable crystalline silica rule. Keep Reading
