As producers prepare for stricter Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations on respirable crystalline silica and airborne dust, Superior Industries spotlights new dust control solutions for conveyor transfer points and load zones.
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Conveyor transfer points are among the most difficult sources of fugitive dust. As material drops from crushers, screens and conveyors, fine particulate can escape capture, creating safety, maintenance and compliance challenges.
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When it comes to combustible dust environments, hazard monitoring is your best preventive weapon available. Today’s technology alerts you before problems get too hot – a single overheated bearing on a conveyor can ignite the dust within seconds. Ignition is the enemy in any combustible dust-prone facility.
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By Mauro Nogarin Colombia and Peru reported positive results in cement production during the first two months of 2026, a trend reflecting continued government investment in public works. The situation was different in Brazil, where, despite the government’s social housing program, cement consumption fell by 5.1% during the same period.
Read MoreThe Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 6.2% in April to 264.2 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised March reading of 248.8. Over the month, commercial planning grew 8.1% and institutional planning momentum improved 1.5%.
Read MoreThe producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction rose 1.7% in April and 6.6% from April 2025, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) of government data.
Read MoreConstruction spending during March 2026 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,185.5 billion, 0.6% (±0.5%) above the February estimate of $2,173.2 billion.
Read MoreThe American Cement Association’s (ACA) Market Intelligence team has released its Spring Forecast for the industry, revising its growth rate expectations for 2026, and projecting that cement consumption will decline by 2.5%.
Read MoreRecent economic data reflected a modest economic weakening of conditions in the context of elevated inflation, according to Construction Materials Economist Ed Sullivan. Consumer spending increased – but at a rate less than expected. As a result, inventories rose – sending a signal that future production may come in light. GDP for the fourth quarter was revised down from 0.7%…
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Specialized Equipment To Optimize The Maintenance Process.By Jeff Mirisola
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