News
Mining fatalities surpass 30 on the year
A fatal accident Aug. 30 was the 30th of 2023, and a Sept. 8 accident at a crushed stone operation pushed the industry’s annual total to 31. Keep Reading
Upcoming safety, health conferences to explore
Safety and health professionals across the industry have two meeting opportunities to expand their knowledge and glean insights that can be applied to their operations. Keep Reading
Molson Group acquires Powerscreen Western
U.K.-based Molson Group has now completed three acquisitions in the last two years, giving it coverage in nine U.S. states. Keep Reading
Cat debuts wheel loader to match 50-ton trucks
Cat says its 988 GC wheel loader delivers reliable and efficient operation, allowing customers to move more material at a lower cost per hour. Keep Reading
RubbleCrusher to showcase jaw crusher at open houses
RubbleCrusher will host open houses across three days, targeting dealers, builders, landscapers and contractors. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index slides in August
Dodge Construction Network says a 15 percent drop in institutional project planning played a big role in the monthly decline. Keep Reading
Volvo CE turns to Young to lead North America
Scott Young, who most recently served as head of the Volvo CE uptime center of expertise, succeeds Stephen Roy in the new role. Keep Reading
Summit Materials, Argos USA to combine
Summit Materials is combining with Argos North America Corp. – the U.S. arm of Cementos Argos – in a deal that exceeds $3 billion. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments up in August
The Lake Carriers’ Association says shipments totaled 4 million tons last month. That mark is up more than 4 percent. Keep Reading
