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New Granite operation nearly ready in Utah
Granite Construction expects to start production at a brand-new aggregate facility outside of Salt Lake City next month. Keep Reading
USGS: First-quarter aggregate production up 4 percent
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that 476 million metric tons of aggregates were produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2022. Keep Reading
MSHA targeting silica with enforcement initiative
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is taking steps to reduce the exposure miners face to silica dust as work continues on a health standard. Keep Reading
Sandvik appoints president for mobile crushers, screens
Peter Unelind, the new business division president, succeeds outgoing president Andy McCullock. Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry hosts Roundtable in Georgia
The aggregate industry’s producers, manufacturers and others gathered this week at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference outside of Atlanta. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in May
Construction industry employment was up 36,000 jobs last month and 283,000 jobs year over year, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
Astec to highlight several products at Hillhead
Astec plans to showcase a variety of equipment at the upcoming trade show in the United Kingdom, including mobile crushers, mobile screens and a horizontal shaft impactor. Keep Reading
CRH makes $1.9B acquisition
CRH agreed to acquire Barrette Outdoor Living in a move that boosts the company’s architectural products business. Keep Reading
New Cat loader aims to raise performance bar
Caterpillar says the new 966 GC wheel loader is a versatile machine fitting the needs of the rental and municipal markets. Keep Reading
