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USGS: Aggregate production down in second quarter 2017

An estimated 606 million metric tons of construction aggregate were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2017. Keep Reading

NSSGA names safety-award recipients

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named the recipients of its 2017 Safety Excellence and Sterling Safety Awards. Keep Reading

Terex MPS names Canica business development manager

In this role, Orritt will be responsible for developing the sales and distribution of the company’s Canica vertical shaft impact crusher product range. Keep Reading

Harvey situation raises questions about AGG1 2018

What impact, if any, will Hurricane Harvey have on next March's AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo and NSSGA Annual Convention? Keep Reading

Vulcan Materials to acquire Polaris Materials

Vulcan Materials Co. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Polaris Materials Corp., an aggregate and logistics company that serves California markets. Keep Reading

Toromont Industries buys Hewitt Equipment

Toromont Industries has entered into an agreement to acquire the businesses and net operating assets of the Hewitt Group for approximately CA$1 billion. Keep Reading

Superior adds process engineer to washing team, expands partnership with dealer

Superior Industries added Dan Bradford to its washing team as a washing process engineer. His responsibilities will include supporting the sales team, developing a wash plant’s process flow, and assisting on layout and quotations. Bradford will also participate in research… Keep Reading

Cemex hosts first building-materials forum

Cemex hosted nearly 70 customers at its first-ever building-materials forum last week in Scottsdale, Arizona. Keep Reading

New head at MSHA – for now

Learn more about the new acting head of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), who will lead the agency until an assistant secretary is confirmed. Keep Reading

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