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ABC: Manufacturing activity continues to drive nonresidential growth
While manufacturing construction provided a boost in October, Anirban Basu, chief economist with the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says commercial construction dipped sharply in the month. Keep Reading
Eagle Crusher CEO, Takeuchi founder inducted into AEM Hall of Fame
Susanne Cobey, president and CEO of Eagle Crusher Co., and Akio Takeuchi, founder of Takeuchi Manufacturing, were the latest inductees into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) Hall of Fame. Keep Reading
Screencore highlights pair of dual-power jaw crushers
Screencore's XJ and XL Dual-Power jaw crushers are designed to be operated via either mains power or a drop-off diesel/genset unit. Keep Reading
PACA awards include two hall of fame inductees
The Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association (PACA) recently enshrined two New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. leaders into its Ambassadors of the Industry Hall of Fame. Keep Reading
Komatsu establishes new dealer in northern California
Gee Heavy Machinery assumed the operations of Core Machinery, which was formerly known as Road Machinery. Keep Reading
CalCIMA honors producers through awards programs
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) recently presented several awards, including its annual awards and its All Star Awards. Keep Reading
Farmer Companies expands into northern California
The Midwestern construction materials producer purchased Folsom Ready Mix, which operates in the Sacramento and Anderson markets of California. Keep Reading
USGS: Third-quarter aggregate production declines
Total construction aggregate production was down slightly in the third quarter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Get breakdowns on crushed stone and sand and gravel. Keep Reading
New tripper position switch debuts from Conveyor Components Co.
The model TPS (tripper position switch) is designed to indicate when the tripper of a shuttle conveyor is located on a multiple discharge point – and it will “trip” the dumper when signaled. Keep Reading
