June 13, 2017
PQ Weekly Report
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LEADING OFF
NSSGA chart Study shows
positive impact of aggregate operations

The Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal and Economic Public Policy released a study that shows the positive impact of stone, sand or gravel operations on jobs, tax revenues and other businesses in a community. Read industry stats from the report. → MORE
NEWS MORE NEWS
Photo credit: train_photos via Foter.com / CC BY-SA Rail traffic up for aggregate materials
Rail traffic of crushed stone, sand and gravel increased in May when compared with figures reported during the same time last year, according to the Association of American Railroads. Find out how the numbers compare with May 2016.
→ MORE

Photo by Allison Barwacz Great Lakes limestone trade down in May
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.6 million tons in May, a 5.4 percent decrease compared to May 2016, reports the Lake Carriers’ Association. Take a look at how the numbers compare year-to-date. → MORE
→ Report: Global construction aggregate market to
     reach $468 billion by 2024

→ US construction aggregate output falls in Q1
→ Dodge Momentum Index grows 4 percent in May
→ Allu Group names western territory manager
→ Superior unveils Razerlink mobile conveyor
→ Minet Lacing Technology launches belt repair tool
→ IMT debuts mechanics truck, telescopic crane
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Tufflex is designed for high impact and/or abrasive processes. Special Tufflex material offers greater tensile strength, ductility and corrosion resistance compared to other wire screen media. The elongated fine grains in the wire decrease the surface rust and corrosion and make it less susceptible to breakage. → MORE
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Photo courtesy of Volvo Construction Equipment Heavy equipment competition targets
next generation

Volvo Construction Equipment sponsored a heavy equipment competition to encourage students to pursue skilled professions in manufacturing. Learn more about the competition, which tested top technical students on their skills. → MORE
FROM THE MAGAZINE
P&Q P&Q Roundtable attendees talk
     ramping down regulations


→ How tire management software
     can reduce costs


→ How to handle the closeout conference