Archive for December 2017

Aggregate Dredge Solutions CEO forms new company

December 21, 2017 By

Jochen Rohr, CEO of Aggregate Dredge Solutions, formed a new company called JR Bagger & Technik, based in Speyer, Germany.

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Vulcan Materials invests in Georgia plant

December 21, 2017 By

Vulcan Materials has invested $50 million in its Stockbridge, Georgia, operation, improving plant safety and customer service.

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Quiz: Are you a screening pro?

December 21, 2017 By

Aggregate material is separated into sizes through the use of screens. Find out if you have what it takes to achieve maximum screening efficiency.

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J&J Truck Equipment’s Jim Weir to retire

December 20, 2017 By

J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, announced that Jim Weir, sales manager, will retire effective February 2, 2018.

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Tax reform bill headed to White House

December 20, 2017 By

Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act early Wednesday morning, overhauling the U.S. tax code for the first time in more than three decades.

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Atlas Sand frac sand operations coming in 2018

Atlas Sand frac sand operations coming in 2018

December 19, 2017 By

Atlas Sand Co. has begun construction on the first of two plants to supply frac sand to the Permian Basin market in West Texas.

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Ruling gives OSHA some jurisdiction in mines

December 19, 2017 By

A court ruling says the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) can investigate and fine federally regulated mines for safety violations involving non-mining operations.

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Metso CEO to resign

December 18, 2017 By

Nico Delvaux, president and CEO of Metso, plans to resign and assume a CEO position outside the company.

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P&Q’s State of the Industry Report reflects on 2017 and the year ahead

P&Q’s State of the Industry Report reflects on 2017 and the year ahead

December 18, 2017 By

The latest edition of Pit & Quarry featuring the magazine’s year-end State of the Industry Report is here.

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