September 25, 2018
PQ Weekly Report
THE AUTHORITY ON EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY    ENEWS ARCHIVE

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LEADING OFF
Photo: iStock.com/Ron and Patty Thomas Fiscal year 2019 construction funding approved by Congress
Congress passed a fiscal year 2019 appropriations bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump, providing significant funding for military construction projects. Get more details. → MORE
NEWS MORE NEWS
Pioneer Natural Resources, U.S. Silica logos Pioneer, U.S. Silica enter sand purchase agreement
Pioneer Natural Resources entered into a long-term sand supply agreement with U.S. Silica, purchasing an interest in U.S. Silica’s sand reserves at its Lamesa, Texas mine in west Texas. Read more on the agreement. → MORE
Bill Ford Former NSSGA VP dies
William “Bill” Ford, former senior vice president of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), has passed away. Check out more for details on the celebration of Ford’s life. → MORE
→ EvoQuip to host showcase event
→ Case CE telematics matches AEMP standard
EQUIPMENT FOCUS SPONSORED CONTENT
Vermeer 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
FEATURED VIDEO MORE VIDEOS
Photo: Kevin Yanik Terex Finlay’s latest crushing tech from Hillhead
Terex Finlay’s Alan Witherow unveils two new portable crushers, the I-120 and 883+ (triple shaft), at Hillhead 2018. Watch this video to learn more about the machines. → MORE
EYE ON THE BLOG MORE BLOG POSTS
Photo: Kevin Yanik Aggregate industry demand remains strong
Most areas of the country are doing well in terms of aggregate demand, and construction and economic activity should remain strong throughout 2018 and into 2019, writes P&Q economics columnist David Chereb. Read more from Chereb's report. → MORE
FEATURE OF THE WEEK MORE FEATURE STORIES
Photo: iStock.com/BanksPhotos High demand for frac sand
The frac sand market is back and bigger than ever, and it isn’t showing signs of slowing anytime soon. The increased demand for frac sand isn’t just specific to the United States, either. Find out what factors are driving this high demand. → MORE
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Cover photos, clockwise from top right: Michelin; Junjin America; Caterpillar; Luff Industries; Sturtevant; Weir; Deister Machine Co.; Case CE; iStock.com/Pobytov → Making sense of the aggregate market

→ Alleyton Resources combines screen
     media to enhance wear life


→ Workplace examinations: Clarification
     or confusion?
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
P&Q → Association of Equipment Manufacturers

→ FMI Corp.

→ National Stone, Sand & Gravel
     Association


→ U.S. Geological Survey

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