Truck and component manufacturers capitalized on the 2006 World of Concrete to roll out a host of new engine and other component offerings and spec changes.
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Driver Of The Year Awards
Beyond customer satisfaction, mixer-truck drivers’ performance impacts quality control, finishing, and ultimately, project integrity. That one major producer
Read MoreTaking Stock
The past year brought North American cement, concrete and aggregate producers record sized mergers (Cemex + RMC, Holcim + Aggregate Industries), record
Read MoreEssroc To Double W.V. Plant Output
Nazareth, Pa.-based Essroc Cement Corp. announced recently a $320 million expansion and modernization plan for the company’s Martinsburg, W.Va. plant,
Read MoreCxt Sites Cross Tie Plant In Arizona
CXT Inc., a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based L.B. Foster Co., has obtained permits for a prestressed concrete cross-tie plant on a 12-acre site within Union
Read MoreCemex Lands Environmental Permits, Earmarks $220 Million To Double Texas Mill’s Capacity
As part of a worldwide 2006 capital expansion program unveiled in mid-February, Cemex plans to break ground shortly on a second kiln at its Balcones plant
Read MoreAsh Grove Announces Arkansas Powder Plant Expansion, Adds Oregon Terminal
Ash Grove Cement, Overland Park, Kan., plans to invest approximately $190 million to add 700,000 tons’ capacity at its Foreman, Ark., cement plant. The
Read MoreEagle Materials Shares Soar On Stock Split, Plant Expansion News
Nearly two years to the date from its spinoff by Centex Corp., Dallas-based Eagle Materials outlined a plan to combine its Common Stock and Class B Common
Read MoreEquity Firm-Backed Fabric Company Sews Up Si (Fibermesh) Deal
Propex Fabrics Inc., Austell, Ga., recently announced closing of a deal for SI Concrete Systems Corp. and SI Geosolutions Corp., known collectively as
Read MorePervious Concrete On Wheels At Ohio Expo
An indoor demonstration of pervious concrete placing and finishing was among highlights of the Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s Concrete at the
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