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Superior Industries to acquire New Mexico crusher manufacturer
With the pending acquisition of Cemco, Superior Industries acquires a 140,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility and dozens of employees. Keep Reading
Nonbuilding, residential gains drive construction starts upward in July
Total construction starts gained 17 percent in July thanks, in part, to the start of a large LNG facility in Texas. Keep Reading
Blasting course to cover methods, technologies
R.A. McClure Inc.’s three-day surface blasting course next month will take place at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Keep Reading
Moreau transitions to U.S. Silica from Holcim
Jay Moreau, who served Holcim U.S. in a CEO capacity over a four-year period, joins the commercial silica producer. Keep Reading
MSHA provides update on crystalline silica rule
The mining industry now has until Sept. 11 to submit comments to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) about its proposed rule on respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading
What’s next for pricing of construction materials, equipment
The Associated Builders & Contractors’ Anirban Basu says construction materials prices should be reasonably stable in the coming months, but construction equipment prices might be an exception. Keep Reading
Mine fatalities nearing 2022 mark with several months to go
The total number of 2023 mining fatalities is up to 27 following two separate Aug. 5 accidents, according to the Mine Safety & Health Administration. Keep Reading
Hyundai adds to dealer network in Pennsylvania
Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts is the latest addition to Hyundai's North American dealer network and will serve areas throughout Pennsylvania. Keep Reading
Aggregate volumes dip, prices rise in second quarter
Presenting quarterly highlights from the industry’s public producers, including Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta, Holcim and Heidelberg Materials. Keep Reading
