Komatsu D37-23 and D39-23 crawler dozers

Feb 28, 2013

Komatsu America Corp. says its new line of D37-23 and D39-23 crawler dozers designed using customer feedback are smarter, more productive, and operator friendly. The dozers offer new operator-specific features bundled in a compact 89- or 105-horsepower package. Operating weights ...

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Sandvik appoints Jeff Heinemann vice president of Sales Area USA

Feb 27, 2013

Sandvik Construction announced the appointment of Jeff Heinemann to vice president of its new Sales Area USA, as of February 1, 2013. Sales Area USA is the result of the combination of the previous Sales Areas USA East and West. The ...

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Eriez promotes Andrew Goldner to senior manager – exports

Feb 22, 2013

Andrew Goldner has been promoted to senior manager – Exports for Eriez. In this expanded role, Goldner will manage the company’s Central American, South American, and Middle Eastern sales representative offices and lead Eriez’ export sales, including further development of ...

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Aggregate Industries quarries receive NSSGA awards

Feb 22, 2013

Aggregate Industries US (AIUS), a Holcim Group Co., announced that a number of its facilities were awarded the Environmental Excellence and Community Relations Awards from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. “We are extremely proud of our facilities for receiving ...

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AGG1 Updates

Feb 22, 2013

AGG1 is coming soon! Our March issue will include in-depth coverage to help you navigate your way around the show floor. During the weeks leading up to the show, we will feature AGG1 Updates in our e-newsletters to highlight some of ...

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Smico/Symons welcomes new VP – Alan Odgers

Feb 22, 2013

Smico/Symons Screens recently announced Alan Odgers as vice president of the Oklahoma City-based manufacturer specializing in custom vibratory screens, feeders, conveyors, and wear parts. Odgers brings with him extensive experience with global distribution of construction-related equipment and managing all areas of ...

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Editor’s Pick — Metso Lokotrack ST2.4 mobile screen

Feb 21, 2013

Metso says its new Lokotrack ST2.4 mobile screen achieves high screening capacity and low fuel consumption thanks to its optimized hydraulic design and state-of-the-art control system. The two-stage screen can produce three clean end-product sizes in one process through smart ...

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Even in Alaska — Take 2

Feb 21, 2013

Our second trip to Alaska, and our second aggregate operation encounter, came the summer our son out-processed from Elmendorf AFB. His three-year tour of duty was over, and he was reassigned to Cannon AFB in Clovis, N.M. Though he greatly ...

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Terex MHS8203 horizontal screen module

Feb 21, 2013

The new MHS8203 horizontal screen module from Terex Minerals Processing Systems features the Terex Cedarapids LF-TS screen with ElJay oval stroke action. Other key features include an extra heavy-duty beam frame, rigid diagonal truss construction, and a galvanized steel structure. ...

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Even in Alaska

Feb 20, 2013

I never used to pay attention to aggregate operations while traveling...I'm sure most people don't. But ever since I began working on Aggregates Manager magazine, I notice them everywhere I go...even in Alaska. During the nine years our middle son was in ...

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Video of the Week — Michels Materials’ Waterloo Quarry

Feb 20, 2013

I took this week's video of the pit and portable processing plant at Michels Materials' Waterloo Quarry in Wisconsin. You can watch the video on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/aggregatesmanager, or on our YouTube channel. 

Jose Marin promoted to director of Eriez M&MP

Feb 19, 2013

Jose Marin Jose Marin has been promoted to Director – Minerals and Materials Processing (M&MP) with Eriez. Marin will manage Eriez’ M&MP product line and serve as lead manager for mining and iron ore processing projects for the company’s North ...

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