Portable Plants magazine

02/12/2025

ICYMI: The Portland Cement Association’s president and CEO issued a written statement last week highlighting the potential for unintended consequences should go into effect. Read more.

The Portland Cement Association’s president and CEO issued a written statement highlighting the potential for unintended consequences should tariffs go into effect.

02/10/2025

Stone Equipment Company will now serve as a dealer of CASE Construction Equipment products in central and northern Alabama. Find out more about the partnership.

Case Construction Equipment added Stone Equipment as a dealer in central and northern Alabama.

02/07/2025

A recent Dodge Construction Network report shows total construction starts were down 2 percent in December. Nonresidential starts gained 2 percent and starts increased 4 percent while starts fell 14 percent. Learn more.

Total construction starts were down 2 percent in December, with nonresidential starts gaining 2 percent, nonbuilding starts falling 14 percent and residential starts increasing 4 percent, according to Dodge Construction Network.

02/06/2025

A report from ABC National states that nonresidential construction spending was down 0.2 percent in December 2024, primarily driven by the transition between presidential administrations and cold weather.

The Associated Builders & Contractors report that nonresidential construction spending was down 0.2 percent in December 2024, driven largely by the transition between presidential administration and cold weather.

02/05/2025

McCloskey International is expanding its partnerships with Tyalta Industries Inc. and US Equipment Sales and Rentals, growing their reach in Canada and the U.S., respectively. Get the latest. (Photo: McCloskey)

McCloskey International is expanding its partnerships with Tyalta Industries and US Equipment Sales & Rentals, growing their reach in Canada and the U.S., respectively.

02/04/2025

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) elected Pat Nelson, regional vice president of Granite Construction, as its 2025 chairman of the board. Nelson has been involved with NAPA in numerous capacities for over two decades. Learn more.

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) elected Pat Nelson, regional vice president of Granite Construction, as its 2025 chairman of the board.

02/03/2025

Nearly four decades after Eagle Crusher Company released its first 1400 Jumbo mobile impact crusher, the machine is still running weekly at Gregory Trucking. Read more. (Photo: Eagle Crusher)

Nearly four decades after Eagle Crusher released its first 1400 Jumbo mobile impact crusher, the machine is still running weekly.

01/23/2025

Finlay launched the C-1550+ tracked cone plant as an evolution of its C-1550.

Says Matt Dickson, business line director at Finlay: “The C-1550+ combines increased production capacity with features that enable our customers to achieve more with less, all while ensuring safer, more streamlined operations.” (Photo: Finlay)

Finlay launched the C-1550+ tracked cone crushing plant as an evolution of the C-1550.

01/22/2025

Devon McKinney, a 15-year industry veteran, now serves as Superior Industries, Inc.'s product manager for portable plants. McKinney takes the place of Matt Voigt who has been promoted to director of product management.

Superior Industries named Devon McKinney the company’s product manager for portable plants. According to Superior, McKinney brings a wealth […]

01/21/2025

Motion Industries signed an agreement to acquire the operating assets of family-owned M.B. McKee Company in a deal expected to close at the end of January.

Motion Industries signed an agreement to acquire the operating assets of family-owned M.B. McKee Co. in a deal set to close at the end of January.

01/20/2025

Nors Construction Equipment Canada ST was named the exclusive dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment products in Manitoba, Canada, and acquired certain Volvo CE-related assets in a deal that closed in early January. (Photo: Volvo)

Nors Construction Equipment was named the exclusive dealer of Volvo CE equipment in Manitoba, Canada, and acquired certain Volvo CE-related assets in a deal that closed Jan. 1, 2025.

01/17/2025

The acquisition will add 75 aggregate locations and 28 ready-mixed concrete plants to Knife River Corporation’s central segment.

Says Strata chairman and CEO James Bradshaw: "I believe there is a great fit between Strata and Knife River. Both companies are strongly aligned with our cultures of putting people first and operating with integrity."

The acquisition will add 75 aggregate locations and 28 ready-mixed concrete plants to Knife River Corp.’s central segment.

01/16/2025

Luck Companies plans to develop new sites in four South Carolina counties and expand its two existing operations in the state. Find out more about the expansion. (Photo: Portable Plants Staff)

Luck Companies plans to develop new sites in four South Carolina counties and expand its two existing operations in the state.

01/14/2025

Learn how to ensure your crushing equipment remains up and running with maintenance tips from L&H Industrial's Patrick Weaver. (Photo: L&H Industrial)

Properly maintaining crushers and hydraulic breakers is crucial for increasing safety, cost savings and equipment uptime.

01/08/2025

JCB, John Deere and Yanmar Compact Equipment North America are among companies with new equipment and technology in and . See what they have to offer. (Photo: JCB)

JCB, John Deere and Yanmar Compact Equipment are among companies with new equipment and technology in loading and excavating.

01/06/2025

Check out innovations in portable plants from Cedarapids, a Terex Brand and SBM Mineral Processing GmbH. Plus, a crusher motor from ABB. (Photo: SBM Mineral Processing)

Presenting powerful portable plants from Cedarapids and SBM Mineral Processing. Plus, a crusher motor from ABB.

01/02/2025

Take a look at new equipment and technology in from Continental, Finlay and Screencore. (Photo: Finlay)

Take a look at new equipment and technology in conveying from Continental, Finlay and Screencore.

01/01/2025

We wish you all the best in 2025. Happy New Year from Portable Plants!

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