JANUARY 14, 2014
PQ Weekly Report
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LEADING OFF
Lafarge sells Maryland properties to Bluegrass Materials
Lafarge North America Inc. says it will sell five aggregates quarries and related assets in Maryland to Bluegrass Materials Co. in a deal worth $320 million. Find out the strategy behind the sale. → MORE
NEWS
Dodge Momentum Index Nonresidential building plans up
The Dodge Momentum Index increased by 1.2 percent in December compared with the previous month, according to McGraw Hill Construction. Check out which projects helped boost December’s numbers.
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Volvo Construction Equipment Shuster visits Volvo Construction Equipment
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) toured Volvo Construction Equipment’s expanded North American headquarters recently. Get the scoop on the company’s new customer center. → MORE
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Virginia Tech aces SME's membership challenge
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration released the results of its 2013 student membership challenge. Learn why SME supports student chapters. → MORE
→ Lafarge operation counting on expansion to stay viable
→ NSSGA adds director to government affairs division
→ VISTA receives award for training excellence
→ Hoyt Wire Cloth appoints director of dealer support
→ Mac Process, Schenck AccuRate merge
  FROM PIT & QUARRY
Don’t miss Pit & Quarry’s Hall of Fame event
Making plans to attend ConExpo/Agg 2014? Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Pit & Quarry’s Hall of Fame event. Six pioneering leaders within the aggregates industry will be honored at a black-tie induction ceremony and dinner Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. following the NSSGA Chairman’s Reception at the Encore Las Vegas.
Order your tickets here.
 
FEATURE
OF THE WEEK
Fuel Delivery Smarter fill-ups
Aggregate producers should develop purchasing strategies for today’s volatile fuel-price market. Here are some tips on how to effectively manage your fuel costs.
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EYE ON THE BLOG
Kevin Yanik LaHood joins infrastructure coalition, weighs in on gas tax
By Kevin Yanik
Building America’s Future named former Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood as a co-chair. See how he thinks Congress should help fix the nation's infrastructure problem. → MORE
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FROM THE MAGAZINE
January issue → Moving pains

→ Exclusive Interview with NSSGA President Mike Johnson

→ Countdown to ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014

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