News
Near double-digit growth in works for construction put in place
FMI is forecasting an 8 percent increase in total construction put in place for 2013, attributing the forecast to more robust growth in residential construction and a few strong markets in nonresidential and non-building construction. According to FMI, private markets… Keep Reading
MSHA files record number of temporary reinstatement requests
MSHA filed 39 requests with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission during fiscal year 2012 for temporary reinstatements on behalf of miners who submitted complaints of discrimination in the form of a suspension, layoff, discharge or other adverse… Keep Reading
Garlock now capable of producing belts up to 25 tons
Garlock Rubber Technologies (GRT) has nearly doubled the weight of individual, bulk-haulage conveyor belts it can produce for a wide range of industries, including mining and construction. "With the recent acquisition of a larger crane, we now have the capability… Keep Reading
New facility expected to improve screen manufacturer’s productivity
Smico and Symons Screens, now based near Oklahoma City, recently moved into a new office and manufacturing facility that is expected to improve manufacturing efficiency, shorten lead times, improve test lab capabilities and parts delivery and make room for company… Keep Reading
Longtime Eriez employee dies unexpectedly
Dan Norrgran, manager of minerals and materials processing and heavy industries at Eriez, died Oct. 16. He was 59. Norrgran was employed at Eriez for 27 years. In his most recent position, he traveled extensively worldwide to expand the company's… Keep Reading
Aggregates marketing firm officially changes name
The Barlow Marketing Group (BMG), the Midwest firm focused on sales development, marketing and research for aggregates and other industries, has changed its name to Barlow Strategic Sales & Marketing. The firm decided to change its name to more accurately… Keep Reading
Vulcan sets record as third-quarter results are shared
Vulcan Materials Co.'s aggregates segment gross profit improved by 10 percent in the third quarter, reflecting increased pricing and lower unit cost of sales due to improved productivity and cost reduction initiatives. The 10 percent stride was announced as Vulcan… Keep Reading
Majority of transportation ballot initiatives passed on Election Day
U.S. voters approved 68 percent of the measures that appeared on Nov. 6 ballots to increase or extend funding for highways, bridges and transit, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The association tracked 31 measures overall,… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta releases third-quarter results
Ward Nye, president and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials Inc., noted several positive trends in construction activity upon the company's public release of third-quarter results Tuesday. One positive trend Nye noted is the continued recovery and growth in the residential… Keep Reading
