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Motion names vice president of operations integration
John Watwood, who joined Motion in 2008, is now responsible for the company’s distribution and fulfillment network, branch operations support and enterprise excellence. Keep Reading
Nonresidential, nonbuilding push construction starts upward
Dodge Construction Network says construction starts across the construction start value chain increased 16 percent last month, totaling an annual rate of $1.01 trillion. Keep Reading
New wear liners provide cross beam protection
Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Drop Guard wear liners replace the company’s Zip Guard and Snap Guard options on next-generation Niagara vibrating screens. Keep Reading
Contract crusher adjusts how it inventories
John Scepaniak, mining project manager at Wm. D. Scepaniak, shares how his company is reacting to supply chain issues to keep its plants running effectively. Keep Reading
Honda may target off-road markets with autonomous vehicle
Honda just completed a field test of an autonomous work vehicle prototype that could someday present possibilities in work environments like pits and quarries. Keep Reading
Knife River acquires Baker Rock Resources in Northwest
Knife River, the construction materials subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, also acquired Oregon Mainline Paving. Keep Reading
Why talk of eliminating fossil fuels makes no sense
As some policymakers make clear that the end of fossil fuels is their immediate end goal, the aggregate industry must be prepared to counter their interests. P&Q editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik explains. Keep Reading
California operations honored for safety excellence
The California Construction & Industrial Minerals Association revealed the winners of its 2021 Excellence in Safety Awards. Keep Reading
Buyers, sellers come to grips with supply bottlenecks
The aggregate industry has faced many equipment and part supply challenges in 2021, but companies are learning to adapt to the quickly changing landscape. Keep Reading
