March-April 2004 Contents

March-April 2004 Editorial Management Operations Marketing Regulations People Aggregates Expo Classifieds Carved in Stone	DEPARTMENTS Management Operations Marketing Regulations People Aggregate Expo Carved in Stone Management Operations The Competitive Edge:Machine Monitors for Managing Assets. Machine information systems provide data-based method to track equipment use and performance. Keeping Water Out of the Quarry Floor. Part Two: Effective construction techniques and design considerations for grout curtains. Success in the Field: Hitting the Mark on Stone Storage. Ready-mix operation feeds multiple aggregate silos with one, automated telescoping radial stacker. Money-Saving Maintenance. Maximize impactor production by choosing the correct alloy and keeping your crusher running smooth. Maintenance Matters: Vibration Analysis. A vibration analysis program can detect bearing and gear problems early to prevent unplanned downtime.	Marketing Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Upscale new homes show that concrete isn’t just for driveways anymore. Regulations Rock Law: Doctor’s Orders: It’s Time for a Checkup. Before your next inspection, conduct a legal review of environmental, health, and safety compliance. On Review: Watch Out for that Unescorted Inspector. Judge rules that the “accompaniment” provision is not a jurisdictional prerequisite to enforcement. People Building Quality Community Relations. Professional public relations pointers on how to run an aggregate operation and still be the “good guy.” Mind Over Management: Becoming a Rock-Solid Leader. Put your leadership skills through the processing cycle and become more versatile, valuable, and capable. Carved in Stone Rock Stars: The Rosetta Stone. Used by scholars to solve ancient mysteries, the mystery of this rock’s origin also is finally solved. Also, a special clip-and-save diagram on page 33 — How to Identify Rocks. IN EVERY ISSUE My Point of View Rock Law On Review Aggregate Expo Classifieds Carved in Stone

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