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OSSGA recognizes reclamation project with its highest honor
The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) issued its Bronze Plaque to the Wildwood Pit within the Wildwood Conservation Area in St. Marys, Ontario, Canada. According to OSSGA, the Bronze Plaque is its highest honor. Only 20 sites in… Keep Reading
Highway and bridge construction rises in August
According to McGraw Hill Construction, new construction starts in August dropped nine percent, bringing construction activity back to its normal pace after July’s boost in energy-related manufacturing projects. Despite this fact, both highway and bridge construction experienced gains in the… Keep Reading
Global Construction Aggregates Market report notes 2013 highlights
The Global Construction Aggregates Market report valued the U.S. at $106.4 billion in 2013. According to the report, Asia-Pacific was the largest regional market, accounting for 44.9 percent of the global market, followed by Europe with a 26.3 percent share… Keep Reading
Firms consider bids for Lafarge-Holcim portfolio, sources say
A number of firms are considering a bid for the assets that Lafarge and Holcim must sell in order to remain ahead of competition, say two sources aware of the situation in an article on Reuters. In addition to this,… Keep Reading
CEMA releases semi-annual industry report
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) released its semi-annual industry report, which shows that overall industry orders for the first six months of 2014 increased 2.59 percent compared to the same period in 2013, with total orders of $5.32 billion.… Keep Reading
Trimble Dimensions Conference introduces aggregates track
The 2014 Trimble Dimensions Conference, hosted by Trimble and Loadrite, will include an aggregates track. After acquiring Loadrite, Trimble has increased its dedication to expanding productivity improvement within the Aggregates Industry. Those participating in the aggregates track will have the… Keep Reading
FLSmidth opens service center in Mexico
FLSmidth opened its new service center in Zacatecas— its first center in Mexico. Around 200 individuals attended the opening, including Zacatecas State Governor Miguel Alonso Reyes, Secretary of Economy and Social Development Patricia Salinas and Mayor Ingeniero Horacio Franco. Rather… Keep Reading
Goodfellow Corp. earns top award at dealer conference
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens recognized 13 North American dealers with awards during its National Dealer Conference in Denver, including Goodfellow Corp. of Boulder City, Nev., which received the company's Top Sales and Marketing Award. According to KPI-JCI and Astec… Keep Reading
CEMA to expand membership to all of the Americas
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) held its Fall Meeting in Chicago, where the organization announced plans to expand membership to all countries in the Americas. CEMA will also print its book, "Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials," in Spanish. Better… Keep Reading
