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Dodge Momentum Index reports gains in July
The Dodge Momentum Index rose to 125.3 in July, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, which is up 5.4 percent from 118.9 in June. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning.… Keep Reading
CalPortland to buy Martin Marietta’s California cement business
CalPortland Co., headquartered in Glendora, Calif., has reached agreement with Martin Marietta Materials Inc. for the purchase of Martin Marietta's California cement business. The $420 million purchase includes the Oro Grande cement plant, and cement terminals in Stockton and San… Keep Reading
ACG Materials acquires Art Wilson Co.
ACG Materials, headquartered in Norman, Okla., acquired Art Wilson Co. (AWC), which mines, processes and markets anhydrite, gypsum and limestone products used in agricultural, industrial and commercial applications. AWC, which serves customers across Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho, owns… Keep Reading
CDE Global releases line of primary screens
CDE Global launched its R-Series range of primary screens, which were designed to optimize feed to turnkey wash plants and reduce the requirement for operators feeding the processing plant. The new range includes two new machines: the R1500 and R2500.… Keep Reading
Main addresses mining fatalities in wake of incidents
Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), addressed the mining industry on a conference call Aug. 3 – two days after three miners lost their lives in separate incidents across the United States.… Keep Reading
Quarry worker dead after silo collapse
An 18-year-old worker at a Luck Stone quarry in Ashburn, Va., has been found dead following a silo collapse at the operation. The silo collapsed Monday morning, and authorities had been searching for Daniel Potter until the discovery of his… Keep Reading
MSHA offers online program to report injuries, accidents
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) created an interactive, online training tool to help mine operators and contractors comply with federal regulations to report accidents, illnesses and injuries. Part 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations requires mine operators… Keep Reading
Xylem relocates New Jersey rental branch
Xylem, headquartered in Rye Brook, N.Y., relocated its East Brunwick, N.J.-based pump rental location to Edison, N.J. The company moved the rental branch to a larger office in order to better accommodate the rental needs of its customers. According to… Keep Reading
NSSGA, others sue EPA over waters rule
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. According to NSSGA, WOTUS radically expands federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, posing serious… Keep Reading
