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Pandemic, weather factoring in to CRH performance
While aggregate volumes are down on the year at CRH Americas Materials, the average price of aggregate materials is up slightly. Keep Reading
The top issues South Carolina aggregate producers face
Vulcan Materials’ Elliott Botzis, the president of the South Carolina Aggregates Association discusses key issues SCAA committees are currently working on. Keep Reading
Orica, Epiroc unveil prototype system for underground automation
Epiroc and Orica developed a prototype of what they’re calling the world’s first semi-automated explosives delivery system. Keep Reading
AGC provides update on construction employment
According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), New York and Vermont posted their worst job losses since February while Virginia and South Dakota added the most jobs. Keep Reading
MSHA’s Zatezalo recognizes upcoming National Miners Day
David Zatezalo, assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), shared his thoughts on National Miners Day in a published letter on the agency's website. Keep Reading
What investments are ahead for MDU Resources?
The company, which publicized its five-year capital investment plan, is currently developing a quarry in Burnet County, Texas. Keep Reading
Command Alkon acquires Libra Systems
Command Alkon acquired Libra Systems, a provider of materials production, scale ticketing, asset management and business integration solutions serving the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Trimble exec takes over as AEM chair
Trimble executive chairman Steve Berglund will serve as one of five officers on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) 2021 board of directors. Keep Reading
CDE symposium examines materials processing trends, challenges
The Engineering Insights program brought industry leaders together virtually to deliver a series of educational presentations and panel discussions to about 1,500 registrants. Keep Reading