Allison Barwacz
NYC metro area leads 2015 construction starts
A ranking of the top U.S. metropolitan areas by the dollar amount in construction starts for commercial and multifamily building shows the New York City metropolitan area led the nation in 2015 with a total of $34.9 billion of projects… Keep Reading
CDE Global increases product assembly space
CDE Global increased its product assembly space by 32 percent, allowing for the production of 60 additional machines every year. According to the company, the expansion follows an upturn in the global construction materials industry and an increase in demand… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host nationwide town hall meeting
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host a nationwide Tele-Town Hall Meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Feb. 11. According to NSSGA, the call will bring questions, comments and ideas to NSSGA that will help… Keep Reading
Maintenance troubleshooting for sand-processing equipment
Learning how to troubleshoot sand-processing equipment issues on your own is a surefire way to save time and money, as well as enhance efficiencies. But what are some of the biggest mistakes producers make while running sand-processing equipment, and what… Keep Reading
McLanahan Wet Processing School 2016
McLanahan hosted its first Wet Processing School Jan. 27-28 in Altoona, Pa. The event, which brought together more than 140 producers, offered a variety of educational sessions focusing on sand processing, fines recovery, water management and coarse washing. Read some… Keep Reading
Petersen adds new dealer to network
Petersen Industries, a manufacturer of grapple trucks and bulky waste collection systems, added Virginia Public Works Equipment (VPWE) to its dealer network. VPWE is now a dealer for Petersen’s equipment in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. VPWE recently… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco releases new training tools
Atlas Copco released a free mobile training app, Training365, for Atlas Copco distributors and operators. The app, available from Apple and Google Play stores, serves as a platform where customers can request training course materials and class sessions. The classes… Keep Reading
McLanahan hosts first Wet Processing School
McLanahan Corp. hosted its first Wet Processing School in Altoona, Pa. The event, which attracted more than 140 aggregate producers, covered traditional sand processing and offered information on equipment, settling ponds, configurations and more. “Obviously, in the industry, there’s a… Keep Reading
California Transportation Commission slashes transportation funding
The California Transportation Commission approved a $754 million decrease over the next five years in projected funding available for the state’s transportation program. According to the California Department of Transportation (CDOT), this marks the largest scaling back of the state’s… Keep Reading
