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Gas tax pause proposed in Senate
A bill proposing a suspension of the federal gas tax is facing stiff opposition from industry organizations such as the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. Keep Reading
Pull cord provides safe stop option
Conveyor Components Co.’s Model PC pull cord allows users to quickly shut off equipment with the pull of a cable. Keep Reading
Vulcan Materials promotes two within company
Mary Andrews Carlisle, vice president of finance at Vulcan Materials, was appointed to succeed senior vice president and CFO Suzanne Wood. Also, Darren Hicks is taking on a new position at the company. Keep Reading
Report: Vulcan Materials made good gains to finish 2021
2021 proved to be a strong year for Vulcan Materials, which released its fourth-quarter and year-end 2021 results Wednesday. Get the details, plus find out what chairman and CEO Tom Hill expects out of 2022. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts climb in January 2022
Dodge Construction Network reports that nonresidential building and nonbuilding move higher last month while residential slipped. Get the full details. Keep Reading
USLM buys Mill Creek Dolomite
United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) bought Mill Creek Dolomite, an Oklahoma-based dolomite business under Inter-Rock Minerals. Keep Reading
OSSGA names safety award winners
Dufferin Aggregates’ Flamboro Quarry in Dundas, Ontario, earned the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (OSSGA) 2021 Safety Innovation Award. Keep Reading
How Cemex performed in 2021 and the fourth quarter
Cemex operations in the U.S. experienced good gains last year, with company CEO Fernando González saying the company is “pleased to report exceptional financial and strategic performance.” Keep Reading
Martin Marietta reaches new heights in fourth quarter 2021
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, had glowing things to say about the company’s performance of late – and he anticipates more growth is ahead. Keep Reading
