Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2-3:30 p.m.

• W61: Automation 101
• W62: Productivity Improvement without Breaking the Bank. This presentation will explain how to apply the scientific management techniques of Lean and Six Sigma I order to reap tremendous improvements in production while reducing equipment and labor expenses.
• W63: Groundwater Occurrence and Impacts to Your Bottom Line.
• W64: Web-Based Safety.
• W65: Blasting Perception through Blast Design.
• W66: Selection of Excavation and Support Equipment for Sand and Aggregates Operations.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 7:30-9 a.m.

• TH41: Using Basic Statistical and Fragmentation Analysis to Improve Blast Results and Crusher Throughput.
• TH42: Dos and Don’ts for Conducting Environmental Site Assessments and Compliance Audits at Aggregate Operations.
• TH43: Surface Mine Rescue Training.
• TH44: Maximizing the Aggregate Circuit. This presentation will show how to analyze the customer product demand and how to design the plant, equipment, and flow to maximize the mass flow balance, product quality, and proportions to reduce the cost of goods sold.
• TH45: Site Assessments Review — Key Elements to Lower Your Cost per Ton.
• TH46: Motor Efficiencies Law.

Thursday, Feb. 18, 9:30-11 a.m.

• TH51: Dust Control in Crushed Stone, Sand & Gravel Operations.
• TH52: Safety & Health Management Systems. This presentation will discuss various approaches to safety and instruct on key elements of a health and safety management system, including training, accountability, measurement, and continuous process improvement. It will discuss potential obstacles to the creation and implementation of programs and ways to avoid those challenges.
• TH53: Washing: Texas Style.
• TH54: Maximizing Plant Productivity by Benchmarking and Evaluating Performance.
• TH55: Rail Transportation of Aggregates.
• TH56: Tier III Engines and Beyond.

Ticket Prices (as of Jan. 22)

1 – 2 tickets                             $110 each

3 – 7 tickets                             $  95 each

8 or more tickets                      $  75 each

AGG 1 Schedule

Monday, Feb. 15

            8 a.m. – 5 p.m.                         Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16

            7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.               Education

            11:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.                  Exhibits Open

Wednesday, Feb. 17

            7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.               Education

            11 a.m. – 5 p.m.                       Exhibits Open

Thursday, Feb. 18

            7:30 – 11 a.m.                          Education

            9 a.m. – 2 p.m.                         Exhibits Open