Archive for April 2020

According to Triax, the main device of Proximity Trace, TraceTag, can be affixed to any hard hat or lanyard for proximity detection and contact tracing. Photo: Triax Technologies

Sensor solution aids social distancing in the workplace

April 30, 2020 By

Triax Technologies’ device can be affixed to any hard hat or lanyard for proximity detection and contact tracing.

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Cherry acquisition boosts Arcosa’s first-quarter 2020 performance

April 30, 2020 By

Quarterly revenues tied to construction aggregate were up significantly for the company that purchased Cherry Companies earlier in the year.

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Riprap and boulders represent about 15 percent of Albert Frei & Sons’ revenue, yet only 2 percent of its volume, President Albert Frei Jr. says. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Producers invited to take second survey on coronavirus impacts

April 30, 2020 By

Aggregate producers can take our latest survey dedicated to the coronavirus and its effects on operations.

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First-quarter 2020 revenues up at USLM

April 30, 2020 By

In addition to providing a coronavirus update, the company says revenues were up as a result of an increase in the average selling price for its lime and limestone products.

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US agg business a first-quarter 2020 bright spot for LafargeHolcim

April 30, 2020 By

While North American aggregate sales volumes improved 12 percent, the impact of the coronavirus is affecting LafargeHolcim in the U.S. and in other global markets.

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Navigating the new normal, P&Q’s upcoming May issue and more

April 30, 2020 By

We want to be real with you through the coronavirus pandemic, first and foremost, but we also want to look at the positives when we can and present solutions, writes P&Q’s Kevin Yanik.

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Summit’s agg revenues, sales volumes up in first quarter 2020

April 29, 2020 By

Upon releasing its latest quarterly report, the company reported some gains in aggregate while providing details about the coronavirus’ impact on the business.

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Bunting assisting in medical manufacturing as coronavirus response

April 29, 2020 By

According to the company, Bunting magnets and magnetic assemblies are used in rotors for blower motors that are a key part of a ventilator’s construction.

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Infrastructure pulled off table as component of coronavirus relief

April 29, 2020 By

Although President Trump has expressed an interest in addressing infrastructure through coronavirus relief, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell articulated other plans this week.

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