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NCAA’s Jay Stem named 2012 state executive of the year
At the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) annual honors awards, Jay Stem, executive director of the North Carolina Aggregates Association (NCAA), was recognized as the 2012 State Aggregates Executive of the Year.
The proclamation accompanying the award noted that ... Read More...
Metso forms a new screening and conveying division
Metso's Adrian Quigg says the company has added a new screening and conveying division to its portfolio.
On March 19, Metso announced the formation of its new Screening and Conveying Solutions division. The new unit is headed by Director of ... Read More...
Three operations recognized for exceptional performance
Three aggregate sites received the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) highest operational honor — the Star of Excellence Award. To receive the award, a site must have received at least two of the association’s top awards for community ... Read More...
Engaged employees perform better
The difference between an engaged associate and one who is not engaged can dramatically impact your bottom line. That was one key takeaway from a special AGG1 education session on values based leadership.
"Do you see the difference between a person ... Read More...
Grassroots advocates recognized at awards ceremony
Three individuals were recognized for their advocacy efforts at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Honors Award Ceremony. “Growing Forward,” a grassroots recognition program, recognizes association member participation on issues such as transportation reauthorization and other legislative initiatives ... Read More...
Three tips to get the most out of AGG1
Write down three or four key points from educational seminars to share with the folks back home.
A trip to the AGG1 Aggregates Academy and Expo can be a great experience, with lots of learning opportunities, equipment to see, and ... Read More...
Luck talks about igniting human potential
As the aggregates industry continues to move through a difficult economic period, tapping into all the potential assets is key to success, said Charlie Luck, IV, during a special AGG1 educational session on Values Based Leadership.
He said that, in talks ... Read More...
AGG1: An annual opportunity that shouldn’t be missed
This week, aggregate operators have an annual opportunity to send their best and brightest to learn from industry experts at AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, held March 19-21 in San Antonio.
Educational tracks are available in a variety of areas including ... Read More...
Skilled labor shortages and technology
Until the last several years, a shortage among skilled workers had always been a top-of-mind concern for aggregate producers. And, as demand edges back up, these problems are likely to grow as well.
From an international perspective, skilled labor shortage is ... Read More...
Michigan slashes permitting costs for Great Lakes dredging
The Detroit News reports that the Natural Resources Committee approved three bills that would "expedite the permit process and dramatically cut the cost for dredging Great Lakes harbors and marinas facing low water levels."
The three-bill package, passed earlier this week, ... Read More...
MSHA Alert: Dozer safety
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) released the investigation report on a Sept. 26, 2012, fatality at a construction sand and gravel site. The incident involved a 79-year old foreman who was killed when he was run over by ... Read More...
Two industry reps to testify on importance of shale energy
Two industry representatives are scheduled to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources at a March 14 hearing, “America’s Onshore Energy Resources: Creating Jobs, Securing America, and Lowering Prices.”
According to a report ... Read More...
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