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Wildfires are burning in communities across the country as our dry, hot summer continues into August. Please stay safe out there and do what you can to help.
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NEWS 
 

ORBA responds to Durham Region tender

In June, the Durham Region issued RFT D2025-12, a tender that includes Schedule “A” contract specifications, effectively mandating the use of specific asphalt cement (AC) suppliers for performance grade PG 58-34. The RFT restricts the supply of performance-grade asphalt cement to a pre-determined list of suppliers, despite the existence of other qualified and verified suppliers in Ontario, states the Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA). 


Top 10 Under 40 returns for 2025

Recognizing Canada’s best young workers in the aggregates and roadbuilding industries


Superior expands turnkey project with Kristin Sweeney

Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, announces the addition of Kristin Sweeney as director of sales for the company’s turnkey plant construction management division.


CRH to acquire Eco Material Technologies

CRH, a provider of building materials, has signed an agreement to acquire Eco Material Technologies (Eco Material), a supplier of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in North America, for a total consideration of $2.1 billion. The business will operate as Eco Material Technologies, a CRH Company.


 
 
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Introducing Astec IntelliPac™ Moisture System

This innovative solution is poised to revolutionize asphalt production by providing unparalleled visibility into virgin aggregate moisture levels.

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Canadian Wollastonite is building a net-zero blueprint

Due to a fortunate coincidence, Ontario mine operator looking to reach net-zero status » Read More...
 
 
 
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ProStack launches the 150ft Telescopic Conveyor

ProStack, a provider of bulk material handling solutions, has released the TW 36-150 Telescopic Conveyor. This 150ft Radial Telescopic Conveyor is road-towable in North America and can be deployed without the need for tools and extra labour, states ProStack. » Read More...

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John Deere launches digital self-repair tool

John Deere launches a new digital tool designed to enhance how equipment owners use, maintain, diagnose, repair, and protect their equipment. Operations Center Pro Service delivers new, industry-leading support capabilities for both connected and non-connected machines across John Deere’s agriculture, turf, construction, and forestry equipment portfolio. » Read More...

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MDS highlights the M515 Heavy Duty Trommel

MDS, a specialized screening equipment company, states it has seen a rise in demand for the M515 Heavy Duty Trommel across North America. With a large 16.5 yd³ (12.6m³) hopper that can handle up to 22 US tons (20 metric tonnes) of feed material, the M515 trommel can process rocks as large as two ft eight in (800mm), making it the ideal solution for quarries producing irregular or oversized material. » Read More...

 
EVENTS 
 

TACConf

October 5, 2025 | » Read More...

Canadian Concrete Expo

February 11, 2026 | 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8 » Read More...

CONEXPO

March 3, 2026 | 3150 Paradise Rd · Las Vegas · NV · 89109 » Read More...