Tag: Michigan

According to the Lake Carriers' Association (LCA), shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes in May were down 25.5 percent compared to a year earlier. Photo: LCA

Limestone shipments up on Great Lakes in July

August 4, 2023By Kevin Yanik

Although shipments increased nearly 5 percent, the Lake Carriers’ Association says the trade is down about 10 percent through seven months of the year.

First-half 2023 limestone shipments to U.S. and Canadian ports totals 8.06 million tons this year, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Photo: Lake Carriers’ Association

Great Lakes limestone shipments down in first half of year

July 7, 2023By Kevin Yanik

The Lake Carriers’ Association reports that shipments are down about 17 percent through six months of 2023.

Tesab, Maverick team up in Midwest

June 21, 2023By Kevin Yanik

Maverick Environmental Equipment will now represent Tesab Engineering as a dealer partner in Michigan and Ohio.

Great Lakes limestone trade down in May

June 12, 2023By Jack Kopanski

Limestone trade on the Great Lakes in May totaled 2.9 million tons, a 25.5 percent drop from May 2022 and 24.5 percent below the month’s five-year average.

The Lake Carriers’ Association tracks limestone shipments at multiple ports, including ones in Michigan (Calcite, Cedarville, Drummond Island, Port Inland, Presque Isle) and Ohio (Marblehead). Photo: Lake Carriers’ Association

Great Lakes limestone trade slips in April

May 3, 2023By Kevin Yanik

Limestone is on the move again on the Great Lakes, but shipments this April were down compared to a year ago.

Superior Industries expands Rock Machinery’s dealer territory

April 5, 2023By Kevin Yanik

Rock Machinery’s existing offerings from Superior are growing in two Midwest states, and the equipment dealer will now represent the manufacturer in yet another state within the region.