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NSSGA gives OSHA additional info on proposed silica rule
NSSGA filed additional information and data with OSHA following the agency’s public hearings in March and April on a proposed respirable crystalline silica rule. OSHA’s proposed rule includes a new exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica and details widely used methods… Keep Reading
Hillhead announces live demo lineup
More than 80 machines will be part of a live demonstration area at this year's Hillhead Quarry Exhibition, which will take place June 24-26 at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry in Buxton, England. The event, which showcases equipment for the quarrying, recycling… Keep Reading
Frac sand conference slated for August
The third annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference will take place August 21 and 22 in San Antonio, Texas. The Petroleum Connection, which presents the event, says the growing demand for silica sand and proppants has caused supply constraints… Keep Reading
No consensus yet on highway funding proposals, NSSGA says
It appears Congress is aware that action must be taken to shore up the Highway Trust Fund. Several Congressional members have proposed solutions, NSSGA says, but getting them to agree on one proves elusive. NSSGA says recent estimates show the… Keep Reading
FMI cautiously optimistic on construction growth
FMI says e-commerce is affecting construction growth, according to its latest construction outlook. The company’s Construction Outlook Report Q2 2014 shows cautiously optimistic growth, as the forecast has been lowered a percent since the Q1 2014 report. FMI now predicts… Keep Reading
Command Alkon announces tech, training conference
Command Alkon will hold its annual training and technology conference November 12 and 13 in New Orleans. The Command Alkon Training & Technology Conference will feature focused solutions for producers of ready mixed concrete, manufactured concrete, as well as aggregate, asphalt… Keep Reading
IRock Crushers names Western regional manager
IRock Crushers --manufacturer of portable crushing plants, screening equipment and related products -- named Dan Davis manager of the Western region of the United States. He will be responsible for sales, distribution and application training. Davis, a 20-year industry veteran,… Keep Reading
Hobart campaign focuses on filler solutions
Hobart Brothers Co., maker of filler metals, launched a new brand campaign called “It’s the tie that binds” that is designed to help customers find the correct filler metal solutions and celebrates the tie that binds science and people. Filler… Keep Reading
Superior Industries buys GreyStone
Superior Industries Inc., maker of conveyor systems and their related components, bought GreyStone Inc., a washing, classifying and dewatering solutions manufacturer. According to Superior, GreyStone is now Superior Industries. GreyStone makes a full line of washing/screening plants, sand classification tanks… Keep Reading
