April 14, 2015
PQ Weekly Report
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LEADING OFF
Lafarge/Holcim Olsen named chief executive of Holcim, Lafarge merger
Eric Olsen was chosen to be the chief executive of the Holcim and Lafarge merger, reports Reuters. Learn about Olsen's background and qualifications for the position. → MORE
NEWS
March Dodge Momentum Index Dodge Momentum Index drops slightly in March, 2015 Index remains high
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the Dodge Momentum Index dropped 2.1 percent in the month of March to 122.3. Find out how the 2015 Index has been affected by the March decline. → MORE
→ NSSGA presents safety discussion at MSHA summit
→ Volvo rolls out H-Series wheel loaders
→ Caterpillar opens first Data Innovation Lab
→ Philippi-Hagenbuch president receives STEP Award
→ Atlas Copco names Stewart & Stevenson dealer in
     Atlantic area

→ James Boyd’s sculpture added to Mining Hall of Fame
→ SME-sponsored summit report, toolkit available
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FEATURED VIDEO
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Telsmith attended the 2015 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in Baltimore, where it showcased its new products. Listen in as Domestic Sales Manager Jeff Gray explains the benefits of the company’s newest equipment. → MORE
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EYE ON THE BLOG
Darren Constantino Lafarge/Holcim back on track, but a long process
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Lafarge/Holcim merger, an estimated $44 billion deal, is back on track after the appointment of a new chief executive for the combined group. Check out how long company leaders expect the integration of the two companies to take. → MORE
PIT & QUARRY UNIVERSITY
Pit & Quarry University Lesson 7: Crushing & Secondary Breaking
In the quarry, crushing is handled in four potential stages: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary. Lesson 7 of Pit & Quarry University reviews these four stages and explains different types of crushers, including which would work best for your aggregates operation. → MORE
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Pit & Quarry April 2015 P&Q Hall of Fame inductee profiles

→ Glen Barton

→ Eli Whitney Blake

→ Paul Detwiler III

→ Neil Schmidgall

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