The Americas

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has given Sioux Corporation the Pillar of Industry Award

USGS has released its Nonmetallic mineral products industry leading index for March 2016

USGS has released its mineral industry index for cement shipments during January 2016.

OSHA will soon publish a final workplace exposure standard for crystalline silica

Schenck Process Group has invested in a production site for injection-moulded screen panels in San Paulo.

Congress has passed a short-term patch extending the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) policy and tax authority until 15 July

The US Environmental Protection Agency has recognised CalPortland with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.

Cement consumption in the US will continue to rise by 3.4%.

The CSA Group has announced the registration of its first environmental product declaration.

NSSGA’s 2016 AGG1 Academy & Expo kicked off on 22 March with a sold-out show floor.

Hal Williford has become the Chairman of the NSSGA’s Board and will hold the position through the association’s next Annual Convention.

Dry bulk contracting comes to a halt while demolition is on the rise.

Sika has opened its fourth mortars and concrete admixtures plant in Vancouver

Acquisition establishes a strong aggregates-based position in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Lafarge North America received recognition for its Quarry at the 2015 NSSGA Safety, Environment and Community Relations Excellence Awards.