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Martin Marietta’s Ward Nye says building bridges is key to success
Ron Summers (left) ends his tenure as NSSGA's 2012 chairman of the board and passes the gavel to Ward Nye.
During the closing session of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) annual meeting, CalPortland's Ron Summers passed the ... Read More...
Lafarge cement plays a key role in Ohio wind farm construction
Cement supplied by Lafarge North America played a key role in the construction earlier this year of the Blue Creek Wind Farm in Ohio, which is owned and operated by Iberdrola Renewables. One of the largest wind power plants in ... Read More...
Forecast 2012: Rock Steady
After five years of extremes, the aggregates market sees a slight shift toward the positive.
by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief, tdunphy@randallreilly.com
One term comes to mind when reviewing the results of the 2012-13 Aggregates Manager Forecast Survey: directionally correct. Overall annual business ratings ... Read More...
Sustainability Picks Up Steam
Although many initiatives began in Europe, North American operators are beginning to appreciate the benefits of green business practices.
Sustainable operating practices — which have roots in the business strategies of many European construction materials companies — are making their way ... Read More...
Sustainability Picks up Steam
Although many initiatives began in Europe, North American operators are beginning to appreciate the benefits of green business practices.
By Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief
Sustainable operating practices — which have roots in the business strategies of many European construction materials companies — are ... Read More...
Petrocon launches national tire program for its members
Petrocon Corp. has launched a national tire program to its members.
In the first month of introduction, nearly 200 members enrolled into the program, by a world’s top tire producer. With the program, Petrocon members become part of a 24/7, emergency ... Read More...
Data Mining April 2011
Aggregate shipments show modest increases
By George H. Reddin
Merger and acquisition activity in the first quarter continues at a slow pace. The themes of balance sheet management, investment in emerging markets, and challenges in meeting the gap between buyer and seller ... Read More...
Rock Law
The Hex Chrom HEX
It’s in the news and top-of-mind in many regulatory agencies, so assess your risks related to hexavalent chromium.
by John McGahren, Mark Savit, and Ora Sheinson
Hexavalent chromium (hex chrom) is in the news and on the front line ... Read More...
ACI presenting Florida Concrete & Products Association with Distinguished Achievement Award
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will present its Distinguished Achievement Award to the Florida Concrete & Products Association (FC&PA) at the ACI Spring 2011 Convention in Tampa, Fla.
During the convention’s opening session on Sunday, April 3, at 5:15 p.m., the ... Read More...
Carved in Stone
M is for Millstone
Among the many European millstones, the geology of the French burrstone was prized for the effect of its quartz grain.
‘mil-st¯on A portmanteau created by blending the words ‘mill’ and ‘stone.’ “I can never cease to hanker for ... Read More...
CalCIMA names its 2010 Safety Awards program winners
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) has announced the winners of its 2010 Safety Awards program.
The winners follow:
Award Category – Aggregate Plant (Large), Randy Riberdy, plant manager, Vulcan Materials – Western Division, Sun Valley, Calif.
Award Category – ... Read More...
CalCIMA calls for conference papers
Paper proposals related to the aggregate, industrial materials, ready mixed concrete, cement and asphalt industries for the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA)2010 Education Conference are are being accepted.
Proposals are being accepted in all segments of the industry; aggregate ... Read More...
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