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Stedman promotes ‘Expect More’ HSI crusher line
Stedman's Eric Marcotte explained the company's "Expect More" HSI crusher line to at group of journalists at an AGG1 press conference on Tuesday. The Horizontal Shaft Impactor’s (HSI) versatile crusher design is engineered to solve many size-reduction problems. Stedman is… Keep Reading
Metso introduces HP5 cone crusher
Metso has introduced a new cone crusher to the global market at AGG1. The company designed the new HP5 with safety, simplicity and eco-efficiency in mind. Automatic settings, specialized maintenance tools, reduced emissions and energy-efficient motors are just a few… Keep Reading
Live from AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo 2015
The Pit & Quarry staff reports live from AGG1 Academy & Expo in Baltimore, Md., March 17-19, 2015. Stay tuned for industry news, exhibitor listings, Baltimore tourism information and more. Also, enjoy videos and a photo slideshow from the event,… Keep Reading
Highway funding, economy take center stage at convention
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) delivered a keynote address at the opening general session of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Annual Convention on Monday in Baltimore. Shuster expressed confidence in the federal government's ability to pass a multi-year… Keep Reading
NSSGA sponsors tour of Bluegrass Materials’ Texas Quarry
About two busloads of people visited the Bluegrass Materials Texas Quarry in Cockeysville, Md., on Monday, March 16 for a tour sponsored by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The Texas Quarry sits on the Limestone Valley, abundant… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry inducts four into hall of fame
Aggregates industry leaders and their families gathered for the third annual Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Ceremony & Dinner Sunday, March 15 in Baltimore. The ceremony followed the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's Chairman’s Reception at the Hilton… Keep Reading
Treasury secretary, Maryland senator visit Ellicott Dredges
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) visited Ellicott Dredges at its Baltimore plant for a discussion on U.S. export policies, infrastructure investment programs and more. Lew met with senior management from Ellicott, as well as with shop… Keep Reading
House committee to discuss highway bill reauthorization
House Republicans scheduled a hearing on infrastructure funding as the May 31 expiration date of the federal highway bill approaches. According to The Hill, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to meet March 17 to discuss the reauthorization… Keep Reading
CEMA reports increase in North America shipments
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) reports that shipments in North America were up 9.1 percent in 2014. CEMA estimates that shipments totaled more than $11 billion for 2014, a record level increase of $926 million from 2013 shipments of… Keep Reading
