Tag: fuel

Thunder Creek names national accounts manager

April 6, 2023By Kevin Yanik

Thunder Creek Equipment is turning to Michael Bacon to support growth and demand.

Western Global debuted its DEF Cube at ConExpo-Con/Agg as a storage option for diesel exhaust fluid. Photo: Western Global

Western Global highlights diesel, DEF offerings at ConExpo

March 27, 2023By Jack Kopanski

Western Global debuted several pieces of equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg, including two diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) storage options.

Western Global will have exhibits both indoors and outdoors at ConExpo. Photo: Western Global

Western Global to roll out new products at ConExpo

January 27, 2023By Jack Kopanski

The company will showcase its fuel and fluid storage offerings at ConExpo-Con/Agg with exhibits indoors and outdoors.

A lifeblood of aggregate operations, diesel is still expensive compared to historic standards yet its prices have moderated of late. Photo: P&Q Staff

Diesel prices starting to settle down

January 18, 2023By Phillip M. Perry

Prices for diesel fuel are finally moderating as panic buying eases nationwide – with more relief to come.

Fueling alternatives for aggregate producers to consider

August 4, 2022By Michael O’Brien

While aggregate producers may request wet hosing operations from fuel distributors, it’s worth understanding alternative methods and the benefits of bulk fuel storage.

Bond Construction Co.'s Karen Hubacz, chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, spoke on how inflation is impacting the aggregate industry during a roundtable of the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee. Photo: NSSGA

Inflation takes center stage at congressional roundtable

July 19, 2022By Kevin Yanik

Bond Construction Corp.’s Karen Hubacz, chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, addressed the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on the topic.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich spoke on issues such as the supply chain, inflation and infrastructure at the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Gingrich, former House speaker, visits P&Q Roundtable

June 27, 2022By Jack Kopanski

Newt Gingrich touched on a variety of business issues during a virtual visit to the 2022 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, including infrastructure, the supply chain and energy.

Eagle Materials: Agg revenue down to end 2021

January 27, 2022By Jack Kopanski

Aggregates and concrete revenue decreased 3 percent in the company’s last quarter.

Rethinking the way we fuel up

December 20, 2016By Darren Constantino

Operators of Tier 4 engines have transitioned to quite different maintenance routines, including the way to properly handle fuel.