October 2, 2018
PQ Weekly Report
THE AUTHORITY ON EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY    ENEWS ARCHIVE

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LEADING OFF
Photo: Ryan Dilworth 5 takeaways from
the industry’s Capitol Hill lobby day

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association‘s second Legislative & Policy Forum afforded the aggregate industry another opportunity to visit with members of Congress and advocate for producers across the nation. Take a look at some key takeaways from the event. → MORE
NEWS MORE NEWS
MSHA logo MSHA awards $250K in Brookwood-Sago Grants
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) awarded $250,000 to four organizations to develop and conduct training programs that support the recognition and prevention of safety and health hazards in underground mines. Check out a list of the recipients. → MORE
Photo: Cemex Cemex’s Balcones Quarry celebrates 50 years
Cemex celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Balcones Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, hosting an event to mark the facility’s milestone. Read more about the celebratory event, which included a quarry blast.
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→ Construction starts drop in August
→ CDE opens US headquarters in Texas
→ Airobotics launches US headquarters
→ Superior Industries adds to Southeast US, Canadian
     sales teams
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Photo: Kevin Yanik Terex MPS on the
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Chris Reed, modular product manager of the Americas and Europe for Terex MPS, offers P&Q a rundown on the company’s MC1000 modular cone crusher at Hillhead 2018.
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EYE ON THE BLOG MORE BLOG POSTS
Brad Byrne headshot Addressing America’s workforce training issue
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's second annual Legislative & Policy Forum took place Sept. 25-27 in Washington, D.C., where a series of speakers addressed the aggregate industry. Here's what one had to say about training challenges. → MORE
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Photo: iStock.com/36clicks Workplace examinations: Clarification or confusion?
Without an announcement, the Mine Safety & Health Administration added to its website additional guidance on its workplace examination rule. P&Q legal columnists Bill Doran and Margo Lopez examine the rule, which became actively enforced Oct. 1.
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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 → Hiring's new horizon

→ P&Q Profile: Dyno Nobel’s EJ Burke

→ 3 steps to enhance safety around
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P&Q → Association of Equipment Manufacturers

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→ National Stone, Sand & Gravel
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→ U.S. Geological Survey

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