aggregates
Life in the fast lane
A NASCAR career is Greg Biffle’s No. 1 work-related commitment, but the driver with 19 career victories is also at home in the mine. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s journey into aggregates stems from his very own crushing and screening equipment.… Keep Reading
Growth spurt
The Freedonia Group recently reported some very good news, forecasting worldwide sales of construction aggregates to increase 5.8 percent per year to 53.2 billion metric tons by 2017. And the news is good for North America, as well, with sales… Keep Reading
CalCIMA distributes awards to several members
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) recently recognized several members who made outstanding contributions during 2013. Jim Good, retired and previously with the law firm Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden, received the association's President's Award. Good, who served… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta’s quarterly revenues, earnings rise
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported double-digit increases in revenues and earnings for the third quarter. Ward Nye, Martin Marietta president and CEO, says the ongoing recovery in private-sector construction, drove the company's third-quarter growth. "I am especially proud of the… Keep Reading
Own a drone?
Not just for the military anymore, now just about any business, including your aggregates operation, can own its own drone. Lehmann Aviation offers the LA300, a new automatic drone for aerial photos and video, and it's targeted to the mining… Keep Reading
Main issues statement praising industry’s mine safety strides
Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for MSHA, released a statement following recent visits with aggregate associations and operations in the Midwest and Southeast. Here's Main's full statement: One of my initiatives when I arrived at MSHA was to get… Keep Reading
Report highlights aggregates’ contribution to economy
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) published a technical briefing paper pointing to the contributions of the U.S. aggregates industry to infrastructure investment. SME also called for full funding of the nation's surface transportation programs. "Infrastructure improvements will… Keep Reading
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 Preview – If It’s New, It’s Here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7A7SWdRCaM ConExpo-Con/Agg will represent an immense unveiling of all the newest equipment, technology and product breakthrough in construction. From earthshaking big iron to groundbreaking innovations, it's all assembled in one place to help you work smarter. ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 -- If it's new,… Keep Reading
Astec Industries announces leadership succession plan
The board of directors at Astec Industries Inc. has established a leadership succession plan in which it intends to transition the position of president and CEO to Benjamin G. Brock and the position of executive vice president and COO to… Keep Reading
