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Terex Washing Systems launches automation and control initiative
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) has developed a new service, the Plant Automation & Controls Service (PACS), to help its customers improve plant efficiency by using control systems for the range of Terex washing and water management equipment. The service starts… Keep Reading
Heritage aggregates volume up at Martin Marietta
Martin Marietta Materials released its fourth-quarter results Tuesday, noting growth in heritage aggregates and an increase in average selling price. "Heritage volume growth in the fourth quarter was achieved in each of our reportable groups, leading to an overall increase… Keep Reading
Holcim, Aggregate Industries name new president and CEO
Holcim U.S. Inc. has named Filiberto Ruiz as the company's president and CEO. Ruiz will also serve aggregate industries U.S. in the same positions. Additionally, Bernard Terver, who is currently a member of the Holcim Ltd. executive committee and a former… Keep Reading
Hall of Fame inaugural class announced
Pit & Quarry's inaugural class of Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a black-tie induction ceremony and dinner Sunday, March 17, at 7:00 p.m. CDT. The event follows the NSSGA Chairman's Reception at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio,… Keep Reading
NSSGA names 2013 award winners
The Stars of Excellence and Gold Awards in various categories will be presented at NSSGA’s 2013 Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas, at the Grand Hyatt on Monday, March 18. NSSGA Two Stars of Excellence recipient winners for 2013 are… Keep Reading
NSSGA tabs San Antonio Spurs GM as keynote speaker
R.C. Buford, general manager of the San Antonio Spurs, will deliver the keynote address March 20 at NSSGA's Annual Convention in San Antonio. The address will be given in Ballroom C 3 at the Gonzalez Convention Center. Buford will discuss… Keep Reading
Vulcan quarry sold in Wisconsin
The Birmingham Business Journal reports that Vulcan Materials Co. has sold its quarry in Oshkosh, Wis., which closed last month. P&Q North Kosh LLC purchased the quarry. Michaels Materials will operate the facility. Keep Reading
King launches used dredge company in Tennessee
A new company that buys, refurbishes and sells dredges recently launched in Nashville, Tenn. Don King, who has built a 50-plus-year career around dredges, established Dredge Central LLC. James Morris, who's worked with King for more than 35 years, will… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index at highest mark in two-plus years
The Dodge Momentum Index rose for the second straight month in January, climbing 2.7 percent to 97.6 and providing some optimism for the nonresidential building segment. The index is a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects… Keep Reading
