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SME partners with CIM for online learning materials
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) partnered with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) to provide an expanded selection of peer-reviewed technical and specialized courses for its members. According to SME, the learning materials will… Keep Reading
Vermeer showcases products to aggregates market
Vermeer Corp. invited aggregate producers and its equipment dealers from around the world to central Texas for a product showcase called Big Yellow Iron 2016. Those who attended learned about Vermeer's plans to expand its offerings into the aggregates market.… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index rises in April
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 0.6 percent in April to 116.5 from its revised March reading of 115.8. According to Dodge Data & Analytics, April’s gain was due to increased planning activity for both commercial and institutional building, with commercial… Keep Reading
Sandvik Construction introduces HX900 wear segments
Sandvik Construction introduced its HX900 wear segments, which include buttons, runners and bars. According to the company, the wear segments have the longest wear life on the market and maintain the original shape of vital equipment surfaces on crushers, loader… Keep Reading
Quarterly volumes, pricing up at Martin Marietta
Martin Marietta released its first-quarter performance results, announcing an aggregates product-line volume increase of more than 13 percent and price increases of more than 8 percent. “We are especially pleased to report a record first quarter even as we are… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco appoints dealer in Florida
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment appointed MECO Miami Inc. as a dealer for its customers in Pompano Beach, Fla. MECO Miami will now carry the full range of Atlas Copco equipment, including air compressors, asphalt rollers, light towers, handheld tools and… Keep Reading
Summit acquires Las Vegas operation
Summit Materials acquired Sierra Ready Mix LLC, an aggregates and ready-mix concrete business headquartered in Las Vegas. According to Summit, the acquisition gives it premier, well-located assets in an expanding market. Sierra operates a sand-and-gravel pit and two ready-mix concrete… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host safety leadership webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has its next AGG1 webinar on safety leadership slated for 1 p.m. EST on May 19. According to NSSGA, demonstrating commitment to safety is a critical part of changing the culture of… Keep Reading
Vulcan achieves 20 percent growth in first quarter
Vulcan Materials Co. revealed that its total revenues in the first quarter of 2016 grew $123 million, or 20 percent, to $755 million, and that its total gross profit more than doubled, with growth in all segments. Compared with the… Keep Reading
