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CalPortland VP to receive NSSGA safety, health award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) selected Mark Rock, senior vice president of risk management for CalPortland, to receive its 2017 James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award. According to NSSGA, the award recognizes… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index slips in August
The Dodge Momentum Index moved lower in August, falling 2.4 percent to 129.1 (2000=100) from its revised July reading of 132.2. Keep Reading
NSSGA names 2017 Grassroots Award recipients
McLanahan Corp.’s George Sidney, Gernatt Asphalt Products Inc.’s Bill Schmitz and Bluegrass Materials’ Brian McNamara will receive NSSGA’s 2017 Grassroots Awards. Keep Reading
Aggregate producer asks Congress to adjust regulations
NSSGA member Louis Griesemer, from Springfield Underground, called on the House Small Business Committee to take action on regulations that cause delays. Keep Reading
Former coal exec to be nominated as MSHA head
President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate former coal executive David Zatezalo to be the assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Keep Reading
NSSGA names 2017 Wendt scholarship recipient
NSSGA's Manufacturers & Services Division selected a Virginia Tech senior as the recipient of its 2017 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Scholarship. Keep Reading
Supplier of custom dredges opens in California
Aggregate Dredge Solutions is a new company that specializes in custom-built mechanical dredges for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Companies selected to build border wall prototypes
Although the U.S. Congress has not approved funding for a border wall between the United States and Mexico, the Trump administration has selected four companies to build concrete prototypes. Keep Reading
PB Materials acquires aggregate, ready-mix assets
PB Materials Holdings Inc., a regional producer of aggregate and ready-mix concrete in the Permian Basin, completed several acquisitions. Keep Reading
