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Second annual ‘Rally for Roads’ draws hundreds
More than a dozen construction-industry associations, including the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), went to Washington for the second annual Rally for Roads, the nation’s largest transportation funding advocacy rally. In his address to NSSGA’s board of directors… Keep Reading
Aggregate production down slightly in 2011
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released its full 2011 U.S. aggregate production numbers. An estimated 281 million metric tons (Mt) of crushed stone was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2011,… Keep Reading
Cat, Terex introduce new haul trucks
Two of the world's largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment have introduced new off-highway haulers. Caterpillar Inc. says its new 777G off-highway truck brings improved performance, production and fuel efficiency in the 100-short-ton size class. The 777 was first… Keep Reading
Ringspann relocates North American headquarters
Ringspann Corp., a supplier of backstops, freewheel clutches, caliper disc brakes and torque limiters, announced the relocation of its North American headquarters for sales and manufacturing. The company is moving to a 20,000-sq.-ft. facility in Franklin Park, Ill., just three… Keep Reading
Powerscreen holds world dealer event in South Africa
Powerscreen recently hosted a World Dealer Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, the company announced. More than 300 dealers and customers traveled from around the world to attend the conference. The conference enabled Powerscreen to strengthen the relationship with its dealer… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco strengthens surface drill rig
The Atlas Copco SmartROC D65 surface drill rig has been upgraded to enable direct communication with the rig control system (RCS) through a computer network. When the SmartROC D65 was first introduced in 2010, it was recognized for its power and productivity,… Keep Reading
American Roller Bearing expands U.S. operations
American Roller Bearing Co. added a manufacturing facility in Morganton, N.C., the company announced. The 241,000-sq.-ft. site will allow for expansion of general capabilities, required volume increase, additional capacity to address growth in existing markets, as well as growth in new… Keep Reading
High demand forces 4B Components into new facility
4B Components, the U.S. division of the 4B Group, relocated to a new facility in Morton, Ill., the company announced. Its new building is a five-minute drive from the previous East Peoria location. The company said it had outgrown its… Keep Reading
Highway bill extension likely as House puts plans on hold
House plans to reauthorize the nation’s surface transportation program are on hold until at least mid-April, making another extension of the current program a necessity before the March 31 deadline, according to NSSGA. The length of that extension is not yet… Keep Reading
