June 26, 2018
PQ Weekly Report
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Photo courtesy of Case Construction Equipment Construction starts up significantly in May
New construction starts in May improved 15 percent from April to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of $783.6 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Take a look at which sectors contributed to the substantial increase. → MORE
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Photo by Gage Skidmore on Foter.com / CC BY-SA Industry imports from China subject to US tariffs
Aggregate operations machinery and equipment are now on a list of Chinese imports that will be subject to a 25 percent U.S.-imposed tariff beginning July 6. Read more on this development. → MORE
Lake Carriers Association Great Lakes limestone trade up in May
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.75 million tons in May, an increase of 3.9 percent compared to a year ago. Check out more details on limestone shipments this year. → MORE
→ Terex Trucks intensifies focus on Northeast, Canada
→ McLanahan adds to board of directors
→ Volvo CE appoints vice president key accounts
→ Superior schedules dealer open house in August
→ J&J Truck Bodies names distribution sales manager
→ Firmatek launches software development department
→ EvoQuip to launch scalping screen at Hillhead 2018
→ Redesigned Xcentric rippers released
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Photo courtesy of Cemex Cemex: Digital ordering platform off to good start
More than 10,000 Cemex customers around the world are using a digital platform the company launched late last year to keep them connected to their orders. Take a look at how the platform is helping the company enhance customer service. → MORE
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