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Lafarge sells two quarries as part of deal with Eagle Materials
Eagle Materials Inc. has agreed to purchase Lafarge North America's cement plants in Sugar Creek, Mo., and Tulsa, Okla., as well as other assets that include two quarries, six distribution terminals, eight ready-mix concrete plants and a fly ash business.… Keep Reading
Record-setting MINExpo draws 50,000
The largest MINExpo ever Sept. 24-26 attracted about 50,000 attendees from 36 countries, as well as 1,860 exhibitors, according to the host National Mining Association (NMA). The 36 countries represented were 20 more than the 2008 MINExpo drew. “The growth… Keep Reading
Settling pond elimination a benefit of ultra-fines recovery system
Deister Machine Co. introduced an ultra-fines recovery (UFR) system at last week's MINExpo. The system is designed to recover ultra-fine sands and silts in quarry applications, as well as to recover tailings in various mining applications. Deister says the system… Keep Reading
Bosch Rexroth names machinery applications and engineering VP
Bosch Rexroth Corp. recently named Michael Boehm vice president, machinery applications and engineering. Boehm will oversee product development, sales and operations for the company’s machinery applications and engineering business unit, which includes bulk material handling, marine and offshore, filtration systems,… Keep Reading
USGS reports second quarter increases in crushed stone production
An estimated 316 million metric tons of crushed stone were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2012, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The 316 million is a slight increase compared… Keep Reading
Crusher manufacturer acquires Ohio dealer
Crushing and screening equipment manufacturer IRock has acquired Indy Equipment, a Northeast Ohio dealer for Takeuchi, E-Z Drill and other suppliers. The acquisition was effective Sept.14 and encompasses Indy Equipment’s fabrication and manufacturing division. Indy Equipment’s full staff is now… Keep Reading
Aggregate Industries donates rock to Smithsonian
Aggregate Industries U.S. has partnered with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History as it embarks on hosting a festival designed to educate the public about geology. Aggregate Industries' contribution is its donation of a unique rock, rodingite, which is… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry establishes aggregates industry Hall of Fame
Pit & Quarry is paying tribute to the pioneers of the past and present-day industry leaders with the establishment of an industry Hall of Fame. The inaugural class of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame will be inducted in… Keep Reading
Vitanza named Pit & Quarry national sales manager
Dino Vitanza has been promoted to national sales manager for Pit & Quarry, North Coast Media's flagship magazine, and sister magazine PP&E (Portable Plants & Equipment). Vitanza, who started with Pit & Quarry in 2006, will be handling accounts throughout… Keep Reading
