Besser Co. introduced the S140 Big Board Splitter in 2008; the first was installed by Brampton Brick in July. Nearly four years later, Brampton Vice President of Manufacturing George Housh reports that the S140 was a solid addition to the production line, noting especially the 52-in. splitter’s performance. “The S140 has increased the production rate around 50 percent,” he affirms.
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CIM auction proceeds eclipse prior record by $50K
Staged at the Las Vegas Convention Center on World of Concrete 2012 day two, the seventh annual auction benefitting Concrete Industry Management programs at five universities grossed $617,750.
Read MoreFeds circle Martin Marietta, Vulcan market overlaps
In response to a potential Martin Marietta Materials–Vulcan Materials Co. merger the former company proposed in a late-2011, stock-for-stock exchange offer, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division has requested Vulcan provide ready mixed, aggregate and asphalt delivery detail from certain operations in 15 states. Vulcan noted in a Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing last month it had received from Justice officials a Civil Investigative Demand and request for additional information and documentary.
Read MoreASTM subcommittee eyes RCC specimen testing standard
As concrete producers, promotion groups and contractors advance roller-compacted concrete as an alternative to asphalt pavements, a key specimen-testing standard is taking shape under ASTM Subcommittee C09.45 on Roller-Compacted Concrete, part of Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates.
Read MoreHanson Hardscapes helps Palmetto Bay project pace LEED Platinum
Hanson Hardscapes provided more than 40,000 sq. ft. of AquaPave permeable pavers for the three major spaces—civic green, Bismarkia palm court and entrance plaza—that create the public realm around the new Village of Palmetto Bay City Hall project, housing the police station, building department, municipal offices and council chambers. The AquaPave on-site stormwater management system supports the Florida town’s commitment to sustainability through its capacity to harvest stormwater for re-use.
Read MoreTexas town ordinance puts masonry front and center
Following the lead of peers in cities across the Lone Star State, officials in the Houston-bordering town of Bellaire have determined that clay, natural stone or glass block masonry will be a predominant exterior building material.
Read MoreBelgard steps up edger distribution
Atlanta-based Belgard Hardscapes has announced the national release of the Anglia Edger, which was introduced in the Northeast, Mid-West, and West Coast regions last year to provide consumers with a cost-effective and decorative option for edging paver surfaces.
Read MoreBesser adds Omni Block, PaveDrain mold production
Besser Co. has been named the exclusive manufacturer of molds for the Omni Block insulated cementitious masonry unit wall and PaveDrain Permeable Articulating Concrete Block/Mat (P-ACB/M) systems.
Read MoreAtlas Block, Basalite Concrete, Shaw Brick demonstrate carbon dioxide-based curing
Eastern Canada concrete masonry market leader Shaw Brick has scheduled a spring launch of CarbonCure block, a CSA-grade unit that uses carbon dioxide in the molding cycle to improve compressive strength development.
Read MoreBig River rebrands three aggregates
Big River Industries in Alpharetta, Ga., has effected a branding initiative aimed at showcasing expanded clay lightweight aggregate spanning six applications, including Masonry, Concrete, Geotechnical, Asphalt, Horticulture, and Storm Water Management. It consolidates three previous brands, Gravelite, Livlite, and Arkalite under a new brand, Riverlite.
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