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Joints, Humpback Whales and Quarries
Knowledge of geological joints is essential in assuring the economic extraction of crushed stone from quarries, and detailed studies of joints and other planes of weakness should be included in the exploration and quarrying process.   A few years ago, I had the pleasure of being a keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the […]
March 21, 2012
Roadbuilding
M&A activity may pick up as spring nears
A number of the multi-national companies made acquisition overseas, and the battle continues between Martin Marietta Materials Inc. and Vulcan Materials Co.
March 21, 2012
Business
M&A activity may pick up as spring nears
There were no deals to report in the construction materials sector in January. That said, a number of the multi-national companies made acquisition overseas, and the battle continues between Martin Marietta Materials Inc. and Vulcan Materials Co. Before one thinks that the lack of deals in January is an indication of a slowdown in merger […]
March 21, 2012
Roadbuilding
Counting on a Conference Committee
It is our challenge, as an industry, to hold Republicans’ and Democrats’ feet to the fire and demand the passage of an adequate transportation bill.
March 21, 2012
Construction Equipment
Counting on a Conference Committee
As this issue of Aggregates Manager was going to press, everyone inside the Beltway was talking about the need for transportation reauthorization. The question is whether talk will lead to action. Even Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is in the dark on that one. In late January, he told Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting attendees that, […]
March 21, 2012
Roadbuilding
Can You Hear Me Now?
Customer feedback programs allow operators to play a larger role in equipment design and evolution.
March 21, 2012
Business
Can You Hear Me Now?
Customer feedback programs allow operators to play a larger role in equipment design and evolution. After Gregg Perrett, owner and president of Valentine, Neb.-based Perrett Construction, tried for at least a year to give input to manufacturers about his experience operating their equipment — but to no avail — his opportunity finally arrived. The store […]
March 21, 2012
Roadbuilding
Rollouts March 2012
A wheel loader, an excavator, a vibratory screen and a wireless truck scale are among the products featured.
March 21, 2012
Safety
Rollouts March 2012
Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry.     Improved fuel economy, performance Case Construction Equipment says its new 621F wheel loader provides up to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times, and higher travel speeds. The loader […]
March 21, 2012
Roadbuilding
State and Province News March 2012
Keep up to date with this breakdown of news in the United States and Canada.
March 21, 2012
Business
State and Province News March 2012
To keep up to date with this breakdown of news in the United States and Canada, visit www.AggMan.com for daily updates.   California Graniterock once again hosted more than 50 middle school students for a week-long Algebra Academy at its corporate office in Watsonville. According to a company press release, the program is part of […]
March 21, 2012
Roadbuilding
Quality Control is Everything
Every aggregate operator spends time and money sampling, sizing, and checking aggregate to make sure it meets requirements. Here are products that can help operators achieve that goal.
March 21, 2012
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