August 26, 2014
PQ Weekly Report
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LEADING OFF
Natural Resource Partners to acquire VantaCore
Natural Resource Partners LP signed an agreement to acquire VantaCore Partners LP, a privately held company specializing in the construction materials industry, for $205 million. Find out what is in store for VantaCore's future. → MORE
NEWS
Old Castle Oldcastle names Randolph EVP, strategy and development
Oldcastle Materials Inc. named Kirk Randolph as executive vice president, strategy and development. Discover why the company believes Randolph will be a good fit for this position. → MORE
Frac Sand Report: Frac sand demand up significantly, and prices may follow
The Wall Street Journal reports that frackers are expected to use nearly 95 billion lbs. of sand this year, a figure that’s up nearly 30 percent from 2013. Check out how the increased demand is having an effect on the price of frac sand. → MORE
→ MSHA allocates $8.3 million in safety training grants
→ July construction climbs 6 percent
→ Belt Tech opens new branch in Kentucky
→ Major Wire names new VP of international sales
→ Pennsylvania governor pays visit to McLanahan
FEATURED VIDEO
Featured Video Video archive spotlights manufacturers, HOF
Pit & Quarry now features a video archive on its website. Check out footage of on-site equipment demos, exclusive clips from ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 and highlights from this year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony. → MORE
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Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo L250H wheel loaders
The new Tier 4 Final-compliant L250H wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment load 25-ton triaxle on-highway trucks in two passes — two full buckets for one full truck. → MORE
EYE ON THE BLOG
Bailey Wood 7 questions with NSSGA's Bailey Wood
For NSSGA, Wood will be a key leader as the association implements a plan to grow the scope of the aggregates industry and refortify U.S. infrastructure. Pit & Quarry caught up with him to ask about the association’s strategic plan, highway funding and more. → MORE

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