Archive for August 2022

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Recession on the horizon?

August 31, 2022 By and

Anirban Basu, chief economist for the Associated Builders & Contractors, says the U.S. is not currently in a recession but believes it will happen at some point.

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Says Turner Staffing Group’s Thomas Haun: “We don’t just want to bring somebody into the company to put a butt in a seat. I think that’s a recipe for failure.” Photo: izusek/E+/Getty Images

Producers, manufacturers ramping up workforce development efforts

August 31, 2022 By

Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers discussed how they are recruiting and retaining high-quality employees in a challenging labor environment.

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Three of the 16 fatalities the Mine Safety & Health Administration recorded through the end of July were classified as powered haulage. Photo: P&Q Staff

Seeking out solutions on mine safety

August 30, 2022 By

At the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable, Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez discussed possible factors in recent mining fatalities.

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Gulf Coast Sand acquires Shale Support assets

August 29, 2022 By

Gulf Coast Sand acquired Shale Support’s assets, giving the company more than 900 mineable acres of aggregate reserves.

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Although aggregate producers have historically hidden behind their berms, Bond Construction Corp.’s Karen Hubacz says operations should be out in front of their communities and promoting the good they do. Photo: P&Q Staff

How to build a more ‘sustainable’ aggregate industry

August 29, 2022 By

2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable participants discussed sustainability as an opportunity, including educating the public about the industry’s role in society.

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Eagle Crusher promotes longtime CFO to president

August 26, 2022 By

Mike Tinkey, who served as Eagle Crusher’s CFO since joining the company in 2002, was promoted to president of the company.

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Designated a ‘mother plant’ within the network of Komatsu’s global facilities, the Longview facility has research and development, design and manufacturing capability on one campus. Photo: Komatsu

Komatsu expanding ‘mother plant’ in Texas

August 26, 2022 By

Komatsu is upgrading and consolidating multiple functions into a single location in Longview, Texas.

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SEW-Eurodrive complete drive packages

August 26, 2022 By

SEW-Eurodrive’s large industrial gear engineers will plan, design and install a complete drive system to fit your requirements.

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The Mobicone MCO 90(i) EVO2 and Mobirex MR 110(i) EVO2 can now be equipped with an optional double-deck post screening unit. Photo: Kleemann

New option for cone, impact crushing plants

August 25, 2022 By

A double-deck post screening unit is now available for a pair of Kleemann mobile plants.

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