Tag: sustainability

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, which hosted its 2023 Annual Convention in Las Vegas in conjunction with ConExpo-Con/Agg, shifts its event to Nashville along with AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Photo: P&Q Staff

What to expect at the NSSGA Annual Convention

March 11, 2024By

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Annual Convention has plenty to offer those who already plan to explore AGG1 in Nashville.

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Cemex CEO reflects on fourth quarter, year-end 2023

February 8, 2024By

Cemex’s Fernando González offered a written commentary upon the release of the company’s latest financial results.

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What’s trending in pumps

January 30, 2024By

Ken Albaugh, director of sales and services at Xylem, discusses concepts such as water management, sustainability and digitalization as it relates to pumps.

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Holcim to transition to new CEO in May

January 29, 2024By

Miljan Gutovic is expected to succeed Jan Jenisch this spring, as Jenisch is tasked with leading the planned U.S. listing of Holcim’s North American business.

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Canada and the U.S. are among BME's growth markets around the world. Photo: BME

BME expansion includes Canadian investments

January 19, 2024By

The South Africa-based blasting and explosives company has been constructing assembly plants for electronic and non-electronic detonators in Canada.

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Drilling Deeper Episode 6: What’s trending in aggregates

January 17, 2024By

Kevin and Jack discuss several trends that emerged or grew in 2023 and how they might carry over into 2024.

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Companies are using tracking solutions to map the location of trucks in real time, as well as telematics devices to monitor truck performance parameters such as engine speed and coolant temperature. Photo: P&Q Staff

What’s trending in aggregate tech

January 16, 2024By

Digitalization and sustainability are growing trends in the aggregate sector, providing a variety of opportunities for producers to enhance core aspects of their businesses.

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Executives from CRH including Scott Parson (third from left) met with Caterpillar CEO Jim Umpleby (fourth from right) and group president Denise Johnson (fifth from right) in Irving, Texas. Photo: CRH

CRH, Caterpillar partner on electric haulers

January 8, 2024By

Caterpillar signed an agreement with CRH to accelerate the deployment of electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions.

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The new Cemex electric ready-mix truck is fully operational and has the capacity to transport a full load of concrete. Photo: Business Wire

Cemex showcases fully electric ready-mix truck

December 6, 2023By

Cemex unveiled what it describes as the first fully-electric, zero-emissions ready-mixed concrete truck this week during a United Nations conference in the Middle East.

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