Smart Sand acquires Eagle Materials’ oil, gas proppants segment
According to Smart Sand, the segment’s primary assets include frac sand mines and related processing facilities in Utica, Illinois, and New Auburn, Wisconsin.
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John Deere producing face shields for medical workers
The company joined a number of organizations and companies across the United States to produce protective face shields for health care workers in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Allen: Exemptions, spring provide reason for optimism
Clint Allen of CRH Americas Materials provides a guest commentary on the current state of the industry and how to best get through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Illinois geologist recognized for industry contributions
The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers recognized Donald Mikulic’s contributions to the aggregate industry during its annual convention.
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Philippi-Hagenbuch earns manufacturing honor
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association bestowed its 2019 Barry L. MacLean Manufacturer of the Year award on the third-generation company.
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Montabert opens Midwest distribution center
The 50,000-sq.-ft. facility houses both Montabert products as well as the company’s customer care and inventory planning teams.
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Deere facility to foster dealer, technician training
The building is part of John Deere’s Construction & Forestry Training Campus and includes three classrooms that can be used separately for training purposes.
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Growth of Wendling Quarries continues with acquisition
Wendling Quarries, which has multiple quarry locations in the Midwest, recently purchased the assets of Coots Materials Co. (CMC) in Iowa.
Read MorePrairie Material site opens after three-year hiatus
The company reopened a sand and gravel site in Illinois that was closed since 2014
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