With all areas of the construction industry currently in a downfall, World of Concrete 2009 organizers have the added challenge of tailoring their gathering
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Chaney Consolidates Rowe Materials Stake
Chaney Enterprises of Waldorf, Md., has acquired the remaining 50 percent stake in Rowe Materials, a Fredericksburg, Va., ready mixed producer with whom
Read MoreOzinga Chief Unable To Overcome Democrats’ Smear Apparatus In Congressional Race
In his first bid for public office, Chicago ready mixed producer Martin Ozinga III came up short on Election Day 2008 against an opponent entrenched in
Read MoreHolcim (Us) Weathers Economic Storm With Staff Cuts, Plant Closings
An economic downturn and shrinking construction activity are taking their toll on the world’s second-largest cement maker, which is closing out the year
Read MoreEssroc, Lafarge, And St. Marys Idle Powder Mills
In addition to the Holcim (US) Missouri and Michigan plant closings (note companion item), sharp declines in portland cement consumption throughout the
Read MoreCard Checks And Balances
Election Day victors exploited disapproval or downright hatred of the outgoing administration and its party. Destined for the driver’s seat, they will
Read MoreEquipment & Products
SIDE-DUMP TRAILER The Side Dump trailer part of the company’s Contractors Series that suits any pick-up truck or tractor with a standard 25/16-in. adjustable
Read MoreWell-Equipped Mbo Precast Sets Npca Plant Certification Record
When the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) recently announced that MBO Precast, Inc., had been awarded one of the highest Certified Plant ratings
Read MoreForecast 2009
Although in his July Mid-Year 2008 Forecast, Portland Cement Association Chief Economist Edward Sullivan stated his belief that the current massive cement
Read MoreOrganizations
Portland Cement Association has named Susan Lane, P.E., program manager for bridges and other transportation structures. She will consult with engineers,
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