Husqvarna to acquire Heger
Husqvarna Group’s construction division, which provides equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries, has agreed to acquire drilling tools company Heger.
GARCO testing laboratory joins California Green Business Network
Granite says the San Jose Testing Laboratory of its GARCO company brand recently joined the California Green Business Network.
American Concrete Institute launches new Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete
The American Concrete institute (ACI) announced the launch of NEU - an ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete - at its Spring convention in Orlando, Florida. NEU aims to collaborate globally to drive research, education, awareness, and adoption of carbon-neutral materials and technologies in the industry.
Titan generates record revenues in 2021
Titan Cement Group says it generated record revenues in 2021 and is well on track to achieve its environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for 2025 and beyond.
Clean Water Act rules hurt road & bridge works, NSSGA & ARTBA tell U.S. Supreme Court
Confusing rules promulgated by federal agencies under the Clean Water Act (CWA) are hurting the transportation construction sector's ability to deliver infrastructure improvements that benefit all Americans, according to an amicus brief filed April 13 with the U.S. Supreme Court by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).
CRH Canada firm Dufferin Aggregates wins 2021 OSSGA SIA for Flamboro Quarry project
A leading CRH Canada Group Inc. company has received the OSSGA (Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association) 2021 Innovation Award.
Who is missing? AEM seeks recommendations for its next Hall of Fame
AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers) president Megan Tanel is leading a call to member companies to identify new candidates for its prestigious Hall of Fame.
ABC: U.S. Construction input prices up 3% in March, 24% year-on-year
Construction input prices rose 2.9% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices expanded 2.8% for the month.
Trimble to sell four businesses including Loadrite
Telematics company Trimble has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Loadrite, Time and Frequency, Spectra Precision Tools and SECO accessories businesses to Precisional, an affiliate of private equity firm The Jordan Company (TJC).
CEMEX partners on sustainable aviation fuel
CEMEX has joined a consortium that that enables sustainable fuel for the aviation industry.
Tsurumi Pump appoints Slater Blanchard as regional sales manager for U.S. Southwest
Tsurumi Pump has appointed Slater Blanchard as its new regional sales manager for the U.S. Southwest.
Titan America announces big investment in Norfolk import terminal
Titan America is building a new 70,000-ton dome at its Roanoke Cement Company import terminal in Chesapeake, Virginia. The investment will strategically position the company to meet the growing demand for its products in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Tutt Bryant extends its Metso Outotec distribution in Australia
Metso Outotec and Tutt Bryant have signed a distribution contract that extends Tutt Bryant’s prior reach to include fixed plant crusher wears, spares and service support for Australian customers.
Metso Outotec develops its global field service capabilities with digital tools
Metso Outotec has launched a new digital platform and a set of tools to support, streamline and develop its field services.
Doosan debuts new products at Hillhead
Doosan will be featuring a wide range of new products for the first time at the Hillhead 2022 Exhibition in Buxton, UK from 21-23 June.
Cadline merges into global VinZero group
Cadline, the UK manufacturing and construction service provider, has announced a global brand merger with A2K Technologies, US CAD and Capricot India.
ABC: U.S. construction backlog up, contractor confidence down in March
Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.3 months in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 22 to April 5. The reading is up 0.5 months from March 2021.