Vulcan recognized for hearing loss prevention program
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) awarded Vulcan Materials Co. their 2013 Safe-in-Sound Award for Excellence....
View ArticleTwo metal/nonmetal deaths occur in January
According to MSHA, two miners were killed in the metal and nonmetal sector in January 2013. One person died when a large rock fell and struck him while in a manlift taking samples from a highwall. The...
View ArticleGroundbreaking transportation bill passed in Virginia
Virginia’s House of Delegates and State Senate passed a comprehensive, long-term transportation bill Feb. 23. Now, the state legislature awaits Gov. Bob McDonnell’s (R-Va.) signature. The bill will be...
View ArticleEdwards, Nye among Young Leaders speakers
Details on the next Young Leaders Annual Meeting, to be held May 14-18 in New Orleans, have been released. Among this year’s featured speakers are Ward Nye, president and CEO of Martin Marietta...
View ArticleRDO to sell Maptek long-range laser scanners
Maptek has signed an agreement with RDO Integrated Controls (RDOIC) to resell Maptek I-Site survey systems. RDOIC is RDO Equipment Co.’s positioning technology division, supplying equipment for mobile...
View ArticleHolcim, Aggregate Industries mark centennial with service
Holcim U.S. and Aggregate Industries U.S. launched an employee volunteer initiative to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its parent company, Holcim Ltd. To mark the milestone, the company launched...
View ArticleVulcan economist offers forecast at GCAA event
Baron Worthington, manager of economic analysis at Vulcan Materials Co., shared his outlook on the various construction sectors Feb. 27 during a short session at the Georgia Construction Aggregate...
View ArticleReport: Aggregates production up slightly in 2012
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released its final 2012 statistics related to aggregates production, noting that the estimated annual output of crushed stone produced for consumption in 2012 was...
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