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MSHA to award $1 million in safety grants

May 30, 2023 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will distribute Brookwood-Sago grants for safety education and training at mines.

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First-quarter aggregate production totals are in

May 30, 2023 By

The U.S. Geological Survey says production dipped early this year, noting that sand and gravel production was down nearly 9 percent.

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Says Trimble Applanix’s Damir Gumerov: “It’s easier to design a mine site as a closed environment, something where you train people on the site to react.” Photo: P&Q Staff

Texas law to help preserve future aggregate resources

May 26, 2023 By

The state’s Senate Bill 2196 will help both aggregate producers and developers avoid conflicts when determining where resources reside.

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EPA under the Trump administration argued that the Navigable Waters Protection rule ended decades of uncertainty over where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. Photo: P&Q Staff

Supreme Court decision on ‘Sackett’ goes industry’s way

May 26, 2023 By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association says a rewrite of the Waters of the United States rule could be on deck following the outcome of Sackett v EPA.

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Heidelberg Materials recently invested more than 24 million dollars in a new roller press for its Port Canaveral Slag Plant and Terminal. Photo: Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials expands slag cement plant

May 26, 2023 By

The company hosted a grand-opening event for the expanded Port Canaveral Slag Plant & Terminal in Florida.

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Motion president to shift to leadership role with parent company

May 24, 2023 By

Motion president Randy Breaux will take over as group president of Genuine Parts Co. North America beginning in July.

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Xylem completes $7.5B deal for Evoqua

May 24, 2023 By

Xylem says the acquisition extends its leadership in water technologies, solutions and services.

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AGC: Nearly half of U.S. adds construction jobs in April

May 23, 2023 By

Twenty four states added construction jobs from March to April this year. From April 2022, 42 states have increased their construction employment.

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FRD-USA names national sales manager for breaker attachments

May 22, 2023 By

Ted Crane, who previously worked at Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., will lead all sales functions for the division formerly known as Kent Demolition Tool.

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