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CDE Global to hold demonstration event in Texas
CDE Global will host a wash plant demonstration event in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 27-29, at a Metroplex Sand & Gravel pit. At the event, the company will showcase its M4500 modular washing plant, which integrates a feed system, aggregate… Keep Reading
Eagle Iron Works sales director dies
Eagle Iron Works and its parent company, McLanahan Corp., announced the sudden passing of salesman Steve Slater. Slater served Eagle Iron Works as director of sales and customer service. He started at Eagle Iron Works in 2007, and joined McLanahan when it… Keep Reading
Lafarge deal could enhance CRH earnings
Some financial analysts claim Irish cement maker CRH’s acquisition of certain assets from LafargeHolcim will boost its earnings by more than 30 percent over the next year, according to the Irish Examiner. CRH purchased the assets from the European cement… Keep Reading
Cemex sells overseas operations
Cemex signed an agreement to sell its operations in Australia, Hungary and Croatia, as well as its assets in Bosnia, Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. The company sold its operations in Australia and Hungary to the Rohrdorfer Group for about $178… Keep Reading
Commercial, multifamily construction starts in NYC lead the nation
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, a ranking of the top U.S. metropolitan areas by the dollar amount of new commercial and multifamily construction starts shows the New York City metropolitan area leading the nation during the first half of… Keep Reading
MSHA: Reforms lead to mine safety improvements
The U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says the pattern of violations (POV) reforms it has enacted have increased mine safety and promoted a culture focused on safety and health. The reforms have also led to improvements in mine… Keep Reading
Lafarge gives back with amphibian tunnel installation
Lafarge Canada partnered with the Fraser Valley Conservancy to install a tunnel for amphibian protection in the Ryder Lake area of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. The Fraser Valley Conservancy has been working with local landowners in the area since 2008… Keep Reading
Groff Tractor to distribute Rubble Master equipment
Groff Tractor & Equipment, formerly Trico Equipment, entered into an agreement with Rubble Master to sell its full line of compact crushing and screening equipment. Groff Tractor will now distribute Rubble Master equipment in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,… Keep Reading
NSSGA adds Dunne as director of communications
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) added Patrick Dunne as its director of communications. In this position, Dunne will lead the day-to-day communications efforts for the association. Prior to this position, Dunne served as assistant director of communications… Keep Reading
