Tag: energy

An ABB Electrification survey found that rising energy costs and insecurity are forcing business leaders to rethink how they operate and where they invest. Photo: P&Q Staff

How businesses feel about the energy environment right now

March 23, 2023 By

An ABB Electrification survey found that 92 percent of business leaders believe fluctuating energy costs and instability still pose a threat to their competitiveness.

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PCA names environmental, safety award winners

November 23, 2022 By

The Portland Cement Association (PCA) distributed awards recognizing companies and operations that excelled in sustainable and safe practices.

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Cemex reports U.S., global sales growth in second quarter

August 1, 2022 By

Cemex reports that net sales increased 11 percent globally to $4.08 billion and that net sales at U.S. operations were up 15 percent to $1.29 billion.

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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich spoke on issues such as the supply chain, inflation and infrastructure at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Gingrich, former House speaker, visits P&Q Roundtable

June 27, 2022 By

Newt Gingrich touched on a variety of business issues during a virtual visit to the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, including infrastructure, the supply chain and energy.

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Cemex accelerating PLC production in Southeast

February 24, 2022 By

A pair of Cemex USA plants accelerated their production of portland limestone cement (PLC) with the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

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G Series wheel loaders, like the 921G from Case Construction Equipment seen here, are now approved to use biodiesel. Photo: Case Construction Equipment

Case G Series loaders can now take B20 biodiesel

January 20, 2022 By

All wheel loaders in the Case Construction Equipment G Series are now approved for use with the fuel.

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Lile Quarry is currently opening up a new pit in southwest Missouri, marking a new chapter at the operation that falls under owner Jim Lile’s purview. Photo courtesy of Kevin Yanik

Why talk of eliminating fossil fuels makes no sense

November 22, 2021 By

As some policymakers make clear that the end of fossil fuels is their immediate end goal, the aggregate industry must be prepared to counter their interests. P&Q editor-in-chief Kevin Yanik explains.

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NSSGA’s Johnson addresses infrastructure at Roundtable

August 9, 2021 By

Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), touched on a number of hot-button industry topics at the 2021 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference.

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Doosan Bobcat North America headquarters earns distinct certification

February 26, 2021 By

Doosan Bobcat North America was awarded LEED Gold certification for the expansion and remodeling of its West Fargo, North Dakota, headquarters.

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