Kevin Yanik
Sand and gravel operation sold to National Lime & Stone Co.
National Lime & Stone Co. has acquired Chesterville Sand & Gravel, a producer located in Chesterville, Ohio. National says the acquisition includes the sand and gravel reserves and related processing equipment in Chesterville, although terms of the agreement have not… Keep Reading
EPA head to resign this month
EPA Chief Lisa Jackson announced in December that she is planning to resign her post sometime after President Obama's State of the Union address this month. She cited a desire to pursue new challenges and spend more time with her… Keep Reading
Fine amounts for two violations increasing
MSHA has raised penalty amounts for two specific violations, citing a need to keep up with the cost of living. One result is an 8.3 percent fine increase against operators who've allegedly committed unwarrantable failures – up to a maximum… Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson involved in EPA energy efficiency program
Eleven of Lehigh Hanson Inc.'s aggregate production facilities are participating in the EPA's Energy Star Challenge, which calls for an energy efficiency improvement of at least 10 percent for commercial and industrial buildings. EPA estimates that commercial buildings and industrial… Keep Reading
Nonresidential building plans rebound in December
The Dodge Momentum Index, the monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning, rose 3.2 percent in December, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. The December gain lifted the index to 94.9, up from November's revised 91.9. After… Keep Reading
MSHA training conference to cover accident prevention
Catamount Consulting will present the Spring Thaw Safety Training Conference, an MSHA training event, Feb. 12-13 at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y. Topics to be covered include dealing with regulatory groups, accident prevention, hazard awareness, first aid,… Keep Reading
Oil filter calculator to help fleets reduce maintenance costs
Luber-finer has launched an oil filter time-release technology value calculator at www.luberfiner.com/value-calculator. The website is a mobile site. The value calculator is designed to help fleet managers better understand current maintenance costs associated with oil changes. In addition, Luber-finer says… Keep Reading
Republican leadership finalized on T&I committee
The House of Representatives recently confirmed Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) as chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Shuster followed his appointment by naming 32 Republicans as members of the committee. Among the states with a Republican committee… Keep Reading
Cemex halts 10-year pursuit of California quarry
The Fresno Bee reports that Cemex signed off on a mining prohibition for Jesse Morrow Mountain outside of Fresno, Calif., ending the company's long push for a sand and gravel quarry in the area. According to the newspaper's report, Cemex… Keep Reading
