Allison Barwacz
CDE Global to hold demonstration event in Texas
CDE Global will host a wash plant demonstration event in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 27-29, at a Metroplex Sand & Gravel pit. At the event, the company will showcase its M4500 modular washing plant, which integrates a feed system, aggregate… Keep Reading
Lafarge deal could enhance CRH earnings
Some financial analysts claim Irish cement maker CRH’s acquisition of certain assets from LafargeHolcim will boost its earnings by more than 30 percent over the next year, according to the Irish Examiner. CRH purchased the assets from the European cement… Keep Reading
Cemex sells overseas operations
Cemex signed an agreement to sell its operations in Australia, Hungary and Croatia, as well as its assets in Bosnia, Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. The company sold its operations in Australia and Hungary to the Rohrdorfer Group for about $178… Keep Reading
Commercial, multifamily construction starts in NYC lead the nation
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, a ranking of the top U.S. metropolitan areas by the dollar amount of new commercial and multifamily construction starts shows the New York City metropolitan area leading the nation during the first half of… Keep Reading
MSHA: Reforms lead to mine safety improvements
The U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) says the pattern of violations (POV) reforms it has enacted have increased mine safety and promoted a culture focused on safety and health. The reforms have also led to improvements in mine… Keep Reading
Groff Tractor to distribute Rubble Master equipment
Groff Tractor & Equipment, formerly Trico Equipment, entered into an agreement with Rubble Master to sell its full line of compact crushing and screening equipment. Groff Tractor will now distribute Rubble Master equipment in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York,… Keep Reading
NSSGA adds Dunne as director of communications
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) added Patrick Dunne as its director of communications. In this position, Dunne will lead the day-to-day communications efforts for the association. Prior to this position, Dunne served as assistant director of communications… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index reports gains in July
The Dodge Momentum Index rose to 125.3 in July, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, which is up 5.4 percent from 118.9 in June. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning.… Keep Reading
ACG Materials acquires Art Wilson Co.
ACG Materials, headquartered in Norman, Okla., acquired Art Wilson Co. (AWC), which mines, processes and markets anhydrite, gypsum and limestone products used in agricultural, industrial and commercial applications. AWC, which serves customers across Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho, owns… Keep Reading
