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Rail traffic up for aggregate materials in May 2017
Rail traffic of aggregate materials increased in May 2017 when compared with May 2016, according to the Association of American Railroads. Keep Reading
Report: Construction aggregate to reach 43.3B metric tons in 2016
According to a Persistence Market Research report, the consumption of construction aggregate is estimated to reach 43.3 BMT by the end of 2016. Keep Reading
House bill defines sand and gravel as strategic, critical
The House of Representatives passed a bill that includes sand, gravel and minerals necessary for transportation infrastructure construction in the definition of strategic and critical minerals, the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) reports. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., introduced… Keep Reading
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
Vortex Valves: Straight Line Aggregate Diverters
Sand, gravel and other difficult-to-convey materials can be handled efficiently and economically with Straight Line Aggregate Diverters from Vortex Valves. Featuring abrasion-resistant wear liners and a removable access door to allow for easier inspection or maintenance, the diverters are built… Keep Reading
USGS reports second quarter increases in crushed stone production
An estimated 316 million metric tons of crushed stone were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2012, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The 316 million is a slight increase compared… Keep Reading
Tealinc, Ltd.
Tealinc, Ltd. specializes in providing economical rail transportation solutions to its customers. When moving volume by rail is your objective, utilizing the right rail equipment is essential. The steel body and low tare weight of Tealinc's 2,300-cu.-ft., Ortner-built railcars makes… Keep Reading
