Archive for March 2021

With Joe Biden in the White House and tighter margins in the House and Senate, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association leaders expect a more moderate agenda to be pursued. Photo: lucky-photographer/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

White House outlines $2 trillion infrastructure plan

March 31, 2021 By

The White House released the framework of President Biden’s infrastructure package Wednesday, with the president calling for an additional $621 billion in transportation infrastructure investments.

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How conveyor shipments, orders trended last year

March 31, 2021 By

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) shared trends data at its 88th annual meeting, which was held virtually.

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Philippi-Hagenbuch Rear Eject Body

March 31, 2021 By

The extremely versatile Rear Eject Body speeds up material movement, scrapes off sticky material and can work in areas with low overhead clearance with a firm and stable center of gravity that is second-to-none with other articulated trucks.

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P&Q Profile: Precision Blasting Services’ Anthony Konya

March 31, 2021 By

Precision Blasting Services vice president Anthony Konya visits with P&Q to talk blasting trends, technology and more.

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Knife River gets green light to expand in Texas

March 30, 2021 By

Knife River Corp., an MDU Resources Group company, received permitting to expand operational capabilities at its Honey Creek quarry near Austin, Texas.

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Says PPI’s Jeff Poe: “You can have a conveyor track perfectly in the center for years, and then all of a sudden it will want to track to the left or the right.” Photo: P&Q Staff

Martin Sprocket’s Bell to serve CEMA as president

March 30, 2021 By

Noel Bell, vice president and general manager of the material handling and services division at Martin Sprocket & Gear, will play a leading role with the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA).

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Rammer product lines will expand in 2021 beyond hydraulic breakers and compactors in North America. Photo: Allied Construction Products

Rammer expansion coming along with new facility

March 30, 2021 By

Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology acquired Allied Construction products in 2020. Jonas Lindqvist explains what’s ahead for the market following the deal.

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Sponsored: David Chereb Group raising its forecast for aggregate demand

March 30, 2021 By and

P&Q contributor David Chereb shares what led to his decision to revise his aggregate forecast to factor in greater volumes for 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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Hyundai putting on photo contest for customers

March 30, 2021 By

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas launched a photo contest for U.S. and Canadian customers that includes a variety of prizes.

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