Wisconsin
Mikulic: Today’s geological info lagging prior decades
Key geological information that helps produce high-quality stone is generally no longer available, writes career geologist Don Mikulic. It's a very real problem, he says, that must be addressed. Keep Reading
History rewrite: What if Chicago’s reserves had been managed differently?
A longtime Chicago-area geologist with a passion for the industry’s history argues that the city’s challenging supply scene would be vastly different had reserves been better utilized over two centuries. Keep Reading
Doing more with less the 2020 recipe for success
In a year that presented numerous obstacles, aggregate producers found quick cost-saving measures in existing operations and ran lean to bring down their cost per ton, writes Rock Machinery's Bryant Fazer. Keep Reading
Rock Machinery named Superior crushing dealer in parts of Midwest
Rock Machinery will sell, service and support Superior’s Liberty jaw crusher, Patriot cone crusher, Sentry horizontal shaft impactor and Valor vertical shaft impactor. Keep Reading
Smart Sand acquires Eagle Materials’ oil, gas proppants segment
According to Smart Sand, the segment's primary assets include frac sand mines and related processing facilities in Utica, Illinois, and New Auburn, Wisconsin. Keep Reading
Komatsu breaks ground on Milwaukee headquarters
The company's brand-new campus, which should be ready in 2022, will include manufacturing facilities, training facilities, a data solutions center and more. Keep Reading
Smart Sand’s efficient expansion
Wisconsin-based Smart Sand turned to a longtime equipment partner when building a wet processing plant at its Oakdale facility. Keep Reading
Telsmith manufacturing facility to close in 2021
The company’s product lines will continue to be made at other Astec Industries locations, and Telsmith customers will still be supported with parts and service through Astec and dealers. Keep Reading
Genesis Attachments promotes regional sales manager
Matt Orvedahl was named Midwest regional sales manager for the company. Keep Reading
