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NSSGA releases U.S. aggregate production map
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) released an interactive map that displays the aggregate production of each state, as well as the number of mines and people it takes to produce these materials. The map separately shows crushed… Keep Reading
SME Foundation names mining scholarship recipients
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Foundation (SMEF) named the 2015 recipients of its scholarship program. The scholarships will be presented at the SMEF Annual Gala Banquet on Feb. 20 during the SME Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix.… Keep Reading
Summit Materials appoints new director
Summit Materials’ board of directors named Anne Wade, who also serves on its audit committee, as its new independent director. Wade has more than 20 years of financial experience in infrastructure sectors, including the global building materials and construction industries.… Keep Reading
Terex Washing Systems, dealer to host California event
Terex Washing Systems and Powerscreen California & Hawaii will host an open event March 17 in conjunction with Powerscreen and Terex Environmental Equipment in Napa Valley, Calif. The event will mark the 30th anniversary of Powerscreen California & Hawaii. Attendees… Keep Reading
Vulcan unveils online customer service platform
Vulcan Materials Co. launched a Web-based customer service center that allows customers to view tickets, track orders and pay bills online. The new platform can be accessed at www.myvulcan.com. "We work hard every day to provide quality products and services… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry Roundtable draws nearly 50
The Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference took place Jan. 12-14 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., uniting aggregate producers, manufacturers and allied trade representatives in an idea-exchanging forum. The event, which was sponsored by Am Cast, Philippi-Hagenbuch, Sandvik Mining & Construction,… Keep Reading
Caterpillar names new group president
Caterpillar named Denise Johnson as group president of Resources Industries. The appointment follows the retirement of Group President Ed Rapp. Johnson currently serves as vice president with responsibility for Cat's Material Handling & Underground Division. Johnson joined Caterpillar in 2011… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta to host day for analysts, investors
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. plans to host an analyst and investor day May 9 in Dallas. Registration at the event begins at 9 a.m., and management presentations will begin at 10 a.m. The event includes a tour of the company’s… Keep Reading
AEM launches competition to address infrastructure problem
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) launched a three-phased, crowdsourced competition that will award a total of $150,000 in prizes for innovative ideas to overhaul U.S. infrastructure. Open to anyone, the Infrastructure Vision 2050 Challenge leverages the HeroX crowdsourcing model… Keep Reading
