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Report: Aggregate industry reaps economic benefits
The Phoenix Center released an economic scorecard that details the effect of the aggregate industry on the economy and jobs. Keep Reading
Industry ambassadors enter Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame
Four inductees were enshrined March 6 into the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame as members of the 2017 class. Keep Reading
NSSGA gives overview of Annual Convention
The first day of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) 2017 Annual Convention took place March 3 in Las Vegas. Keep Reading
Federal agents investigate Caterpillar offices
Federal officials seized documents and electronic records from three Caterpillar Inc. facilities, including its global headquarters in Peoria, Illinois. Keep Reading
CRH acquires Mulzer Crushed Stone
CRH, parent company of Oldcastle, purchased Mulzer Crushed Stone, one of the largest privately held aggregate producers in the United States. Keep Reading
Trump orders EPA to reconsider WOTUS rule
President Donald Trump is expected to order the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to review and reconsider the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Keep Reading
Infrastructure stocks spike with plans to increase defense spending
Infrastructure-releated stocks rose after President Donald Trump said he will release a budget that will increase defense spending by $54 billion, reports CNBC. Keep Reading
Canada grants AEM regulation extension request
The Canadian government granted a request made by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) for a one-year extension to the effective date of a regulation on electromagnetic emissions. Keep Reading
DOL to review workplace examination rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will review a Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) rule on workplace examinations. Keep Reading
