Minnesota
Knife River acquires operations in Minnesota, Oregon
The company made two bolt-on, aggregate-led acquisitions that expand its presence in the central part of both states. Keep Reading
Volvo CE dealer expands coverage territory
As part of TransSource's new territory, it will offer Volvo CE articulated haulers, excavators, wheel loaders, compact equipment, rigid hauler and a variety of services. Keep Reading
Drilling Deeper Episode 40: John Scepaniak talks contract crushing, expanding the business and more
John Scepaniak, director of aggregate operations at WD Scepaniak, joins the show to discuss the nature of the contract crushing business and how his company is adapting in 2025 to meet the demands of the market. Keep Reading
EIW, RB Scott partner in Upper Midwest
RB Scott Co. now represents EIW (Eagle Iron Works) in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Keep Reading
Knife River to acquire Strata in $454M deal
The acquisition will add 75 aggregate locations and 28 ready-mixed concrete plants to Knife River Corp.’s central segment. Keep Reading
Kobelco, RTL expand partnership in Iowa, Minnesota
RTL Equipment, which already offers cranes from Kobelco, now represents the manufacturer’s excavators in two states. Keep Reading
EvoQuip adds dealer in Upper Midwest
RTL Equipment now offers EvoQuip’s product range consisting of crushing, screening and shredding equipment. Keep Reading
Superior opens facility for jaw, cone crusher manufacturing
Superior Industries expanded in Morris, Minnesota, with a facility that features an integrated hydraulics assembly area – and more. Keep Reading
Latest USGS data shows aggregate production still dropping
A U.S. Geological Survey report reveals a 6 percent decline nationwide in the second quarter. That follows a 4 percent dip in the first quarter of 2024. Keep Reading
