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NSSGA names Excellence Award winners and platinum qualifiers
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Platinum Award winners of its Safety, Environmental and Community Relations Excellence Awards. It also recognized the winner of its top honor, the National Stars of Excellence… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host geology webinar Feb. 26
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host its online webinar “Geotechnical & Structural Geology” on Feb. 26 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. The webinar will focus on the importance of good pit design… Keep Reading
Sand-and-gravel company purchases land from Holcim
Greenport sand-and-gravel company A. Colarusso & Son purchased most of the lands of the cement company Holcim U.S. for $8.75 million, says an article in the Register-Star. Colarusso & Son bought more than 1,300 acres of land in Greenport and… Keep Reading
Purchase tickets to our 2015 Hall of Fame ceremony today
Pit & Quarry is set to host its annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m., where the new class will be inducted. This black-tie event will take place after the NSSGA Chairman’s… Keep Reading
2014 total construction starts rise despite December decline
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, new construction starts in December decreased 16 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $568.2 billion, reading 120 for the Dodge Index. In December, nonresidential building fell 23 percent to $196.6 billion, with… Keep Reading
More than 300 attend OSSGA safety seminar
The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) held its annual Operations, Health & Safety Seminar, Jan. 21-22 in Toronto. In addition to a variety of educational sessions, the event included a supplier expo, guest speakers and a casino-night dinner… Keep Reading
McCloskey appoints Blakely as west coast dealer manager
McCloskey International named Ladd Blakely as its west coast dealer manager. In his new position, Blakely will be responsible for managing the company’s sales growth on the U.S. west coast. Prior to this position, Blakely served as store manager for Titan… Keep Reading
John Deere releases mobile app for equipment users
John Deere launched its John Deere App Center, a mobile app designed specifically for its equipment users. The app, available for the iPhone, allows users to search for and find apps most useful to their businesses, reports John Deere. It… Keep Reading
2015 Hall of Fame class unveiled
Pit & Quarry's 2015 class of Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a black-tie induction ceremony and dinner at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15. The event follows the NSSGA Chairman's Welcome Reception at the Hilton Baltimore. The four… Keep Reading
