In the July 11 issue of P&Q Weekly Report: NSSGA addresses regulations with US labor secretary | Volvo Construction Equipment names new president

July 11, 2017

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SHARE WITH FRIENDS Attention P&Q Weekly Report readers The e-newsletter will now be sent from pitandquarry@ncmnewsletters.com. Please add us to your email contacts. LEADING OFF NSSGA addresses regulations with US labor secretary The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) met with U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to address regulations faced by aggregate operations, namely the effects of MSHA's workplace examination rule, set to go into effect Oct. 2. → MORE NEWS MORE NEWS Volvo Construction Equipment names new president Melker Jernberg has been appointed president of Volvo Construction Equipment and a member of the Volvo Group executive board. Jernberg currently serves as the president and CEO of Höganäs AB, a Sweden-based powder metallurgy company. He will begin his new role, replacing Martin Weissburg, on Jan. 1 of next year. → MORE Terex Finlay event showcases new equipment Terex Finlay hosted an international open day at a site in Edinburgh, Scotland, to introduce new products. More than 350 dealers and customers from North and South America, Europe and Asia attended. The company unveiled three new crushers and more during the festivities. → MORE → General Kinematics introduces new screen → Hardox Wearparts releases Duroxite 100 pipe EQUIPMENT FOCUS SPONSORED CONTENT Vermeer Terrain Leveler Surface Excavation Machine (SEM) With thousands of core samples tested at the Vermeer Rock Lab and surface miners working around the world today, Vermeer has the expertise to help you be more productive. → MORE   FROM PIT & QUARRY Submit your nominations for the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame 2018 class The Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame was established in 2013 to pay tribute to the pioneers of the past and present-day industry leaders. Nominate someone who’s made a positive impact on the industry to be inducted into the 2018 class. SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION HERE. SPONSORED CONTENT Make your choice: Ultrasonic or microwave radar levels? When dealing with solids materials, non-contact level technology needs to endure heavy dust, undulated surfaces and, potentially, hot conditions with the potential for buildup. Here are some simple rules to keep in mind when making your choice from Jack Evans, president of Hawk Measurement America, in this month’s Pit & Quarry. → MORE EYE ON THE BLOG MORE BLOGS Aggregate outlook declines beyond 2017 Pit & Quarry forecast columnist Dr. David Chereb says construction markets remain healthy along with a growing economy. However, he adds, the enthusiasm for major tax cuts seems to be evaporating in the U.S. Senate and that will make strong economic growth less likely for 2018 to 2020. → MORE SPONSORED CONTENT A better way to collect data Stockpile surveying can be costly, hazardous and time-consuming. With drones, companies like Lehigh Hanson can get cost-efficient and accurate measurements of stockpiles every month. → MORE FROM THE MAGAZINE → 'Running out of sand'? → Vulcan brings trail races to quarries → P&Q Profile: Bill Royce