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Dodge Momentum Index falls after three months of gains
The Dodge Momentum Index fell 7 percent in March to 117.4 from its revised February reading of 126.4, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The March decline marks the first setback for the index after three months of gains. Dodge Data… Keep Reading
Flexco expands its training facility
Flexco unveiled a larger training facility in Downers Grove, Ill., to enhance the education of its customers and employees. Flexco’s expanded training center offers classroom training on the company’s mechanical fasteners. According to Flexco, the interactive learning area includes about… Keep Reading
NRMCA launches concrete construction promo campaign
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) launched “Build with Strength,” a multimillion-dollar industry campaign to better educate the design/build and code communities about the benefits of concrete construction in the low- to mid-rise sector. According to the association, the… Keep Reading
MSHA: 2015 safest year in mining history
Last year was the safest year in mining history based on the number of fatalities and injury rates per hours of miners’ exposure, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). MSHA… Keep Reading
BMC Enterprises acquires aggregate operation
BMC Enterprises, the parent company of St. Louis-based Breckenridge Material Co., completed the acquisition of Lincoln County Sand & Gravel. The new company will operate as BMC Sand, LLC. According to BMC, the acquisition will immediately increase its aggregate production… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host AGG1 webinar on stormwater permit changes
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will be hosting its April AGG1 webinar, “Are you ready for stormwater permit changes?” at 1 p.m. Eastern on April 28. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the Multi-Sector General Permit… Keep Reading
Liebherr partners with Rocky Mountain dealer
Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. partnered with Power Screening, a Rocky Mountain crushing and screening equipment distributor. Power Screening will now offer its customers in Colorado and northern New Mexico Liebherr’s full range of earthmoving and material handling equipment. According to… Keep Reading
BMG Conveyor Services opens second location
BMG Conveyor Services, based in Tampa Bay, Fla., opened a second location across the street from its headquarters near the Port of Tampa. According to the company, the new property adds 23,000 sq. ft. and four acres to the company’s… Keep Reading
OSP names regional sales manager
Omaha Standard Palfinger (OSP) named Ed Morris as regional sales manager for its western territory. In this role, Morris will act as the point of contact for the company’s distribution partners in Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and all other… Keep Reading
