Archive for February 2018

Baldor rebrands as ABB

February 28, 2018 By

The company will continue to manufacture, design and market the brands of Baldor-Reliance motors and Dodge mechanical power transmission products.

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AGG1 2018: Around Houston: Downtown Aquarium

February 28, 2018 By

With a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped ballroom and aquatic and geographic exhibits, the city’s Downtown Aquarium has a lot to offer.

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Photo courtesy of Terex Trucks.

USGS: Crushed stone production dipped in 2017

February 28, 2018 By

Production of crushed stone was slightly down last year according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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Photo courtesy of U.S. Concrete

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: William J. Sandbrook

February 28, 2018 By

Before leading U.S. Concrete, industry veteran William J. Sandbrook earned four master’s degrees and taught at the U.S. Military Academy.

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Photo courtesy of Superior Industries

Report: 2017 sand and gravel production neared 900M tons

February 27, 2018 By

Total U.S. production totaled 890 million tons in 2017 according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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VDG GrizzlyDrive – The most reliable way to move a mountain

February 27, 2018 By

The GrizzlyDrive has been designed exclusively to reliably perform and operate in very harsh environments and demanding conditions.

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Photo: Bluegrass Materials

Komatsu America agrees to purchase PBE Group

February 27, 2018 By

Komatsu America entered into a purchase agreement, through its subsidiary F and M Equipment, to buy PBE Group.

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AGG1: Around Houston: USS Texas (BB-35) Battleship

February 27, 2018 By

Hard hat guided tours and self-guided tours are available for Battleship Texas in LaPorte, Texas, just 30 minutes outside Houston.

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AGG1 2018: Around Houston: NASA Johnson Space Center

February 27, 2018 By

The Space Center Houston offers attractions good for all ages, including a tour of the NASA facility, views of the historic mission control center, and more.

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