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. 

Don’t Take Safety for Granted

Feb 01, 2013

Remain vigilant about your work environment even during everyday tasks.   Compiled by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief tdunphy@randallreilly.com     On Feb. 12, 2011, a 41-year-old grader operator with 15 years of experience was killed at a phosphate rock operation. The accident occurred in a staging area ...

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Plant Profile

May 08, 2011

The Answer is Blowing in the Wind At least that’s where Teichert Aggregates hopes to find a way to lower energy costs at one of its plants. By Kerry Clines, Senior Editor California-based Teichert Aggregates began construction of its Vernalis Plant in 1999, ...

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Supply Lines

May 08, 2011

Material on the Move From stockpiling to loadout, conveyors help keep materials moving smoothly throughout an aggregate operation. By Kerry Clines, Senior Editor   To create conveying efficiencies,start with a good plant design and quality belt material.   Metso Minerals Industries, Inc. Metso offers a wide range ...

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Supply Lines

Nov 01, 2010

Screens on the move Portable screens allow more flexibility and versatility in an aggregate operation By Kerry Clines, Senior Editor Tracked screens are equipped to follow the deposit around a quarry, shortening haul truck cycle times, or doing away with them completely.   Metso Minerals ...

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