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Report: Aggregates production up slightly in 2012
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released its final 2012 statistics related to aggregates production, noting that the estimated annual output of crushed stone produced for consumption in 2012 was 1.16 billion metric tons (Gt) – a slight increase compared… Keep Reading
Holcim, Aggregate Industries mark centennial with service
Holcim U.S. and Aggregate Industries U.S. launched an employee volunteer initiative to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its parent company, Holcim Ltd. To mark the milestone, the company launched Together for Communities, an initiative in which employees led local volunteer… Keep Reading
RDO to sell Maptek long-range laser scanners
Maptek has signed an agreement with RDO Integrated Controls (RDOIC) to resell Maptek I-Site survey systems. RDOIC is RDO Equipment Co.’s positioning technology division, supplying equipment for mobile mapping and terrestrial scanning into various industries, including mining. Maptek and RDOIC… Keep Reading
Edwards, Nye among Young Leaders speakers
Details on the next Young Leaders Annual Meeting, to be held May 14-18 in New Orleans, have been released. Among this year's featured speakers are Ward Nye, president and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials; William J. Sandbrook, president and CEO… Keep Reading
Groundbreaking transportation bill passed in Virginia
Virginia's House of Delegates and State Senate passed a comprehensive, long-term transportation bill Feb. 23. Now, the state legislature awaits Gov. Bob McDonnell's (R-Va.) signature. The bill will be covered by a few different sources according to the Washington Post,… Keep Reading
Two metal/nonmetal deaths occur in January
According to MSHA, two miners were killed in the metal and nonmetal sector in January 2013. One person died when a large rock fell and struck him while in a manlift taking samples from a highwall. The other person was… Keep Reading
Two metal/nonmetal deaths occur in January
According to MSHA, two miners were killed in the metal and nonmetal sector in January 2013. One person died when a large rock fell and struck him while in a manlift taking samples from a highwall. The other person was… Keep Reading
Vulcan recognized for hearing loss prevention program
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) awarded Vulcan Materials Co. their 2013 Safe-in-Sound Award for Excellence. Vulcan Materials was recognized for its implementation of a data-driven hearing loss prevention program.… Keep Reading
Michelin Earthmover sets up repair accreditation program
Michelin Earthmover is launching a repair accreditation program with its dealers and Tech International. The program will provide earthmover tire repairs in Michelin's repair shops. Among the services dealers will get are training, technical support, inventory control systems, quality repair… Keep Reading
