Tag: sustainability

Heidelberg Materials recently invested more than 24 million dollars in a new roller press for its Port Canaveral Slag Plant and Terminal. Photo: Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials expands slag cement plant

May 26, 2023By

The company hosted a grand-opening event for the expanded Port Canaveral Slag Plant & Terminal in Florida.

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What’s ahead for the next generation of drillers

May 23, 2023By

An increased focus on sustainability is a driving factor for the next generation of drill rigs. Find out what the next frontier looks like.

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Capital Materials’ Ericka Baxter says the definition of “sustainability” is meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of tomorrow. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

How sustainability fits into business (Part 2)

April 27, 2023By

During a second discussion at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, construction materials producers and equipment manufacturers detail their unique approaches to sustainability in the industry.

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How sustainability fits into business (Part 1)

April 26, 2023By

Construction materials producers and equipment manufacturers explore the many facets of sustainability within the industry.

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ConExpo-Con/Agg drew nearly 140,000 people to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 14-18. Photo: P&Q Staff

9 ConExpo questions with Xylem’s Ken Albaugh

March 24, 2023By

Digitization was one of several trends that permeated at last week’s ConExpo-Con/Agg. Xylem’s Ken Albaugh touched on the topic – and more – on the trade show floor.

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LiuGong's battery-powered 856H-E MAX wheel loader was on display at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas. Photo: P&Q Staff

LiuGong introduces battery-powered wheel loader

March 22, 2023By

LiuGong showcased the latest offering in its range of electric construction vehicles at ConExpo-Con/Agg: the 856H-E MAX wheel loader.

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Holcim exhibited in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during ConExpo-Con/Agg. Photo: P&Q Staff

Winner of inaugural Contractors’ Choice Award selected

March 22, 2023By

ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE attendees voted Holcim’s ECOPact low-carbon concrete to victory in the inaugural award program.

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ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 is ongoing at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. Photo: P&Q Staff

How sustainability is resonating at ConExpo-Con/Agg

March 16, 2023By

The concept is a running theme at this week’s trade show in Las Vegas. Get a sense of how companies are integrating sustainability into equipment.

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Rep. Kyle Kacal (left), City Concrete's Tim Foley (center) and TACA president and CEO Josh Leftiwch (right) attended TACA’s 2023 Capitol Day. Photo: TACA

TACA leaders meet with legislators to discuss industry issues

March 3, 2023By

Members of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) visited with Texas legislators to talk policy priorities and budget proposals.

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