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Saving Time and Money
An Indiana limestone operator reduces conveyor carryback and spillage, freeing up maintenance crew for other tasks.
The 243 Complex consists of 243 Lime, a pulverized (or fine grind) limestone operation; 243 Quarry, a crushed limestone operation that, among its traditional ... Read More...
Sandvik rolls out a two-for-one HSI crusher
Sandvik introduced a new line of horizontal shaft impactors, the Prisec. Led by the CI511 model, the units can be configured as either a primary or secondary crusher, offering optimal utilization of capital assets.
"One machine does it all," notes Rowan Dallimore, ... Read More...
Engaged employees perform better
The difference between an engaged associate and one who is not engaged can dramatically impact your bottom line. That was one key takeaway from a special AGG1 education session on values based leadership.
"Do you see the difference between a person ... Read More...
Video of the Week — Titan Tire’s ACT wheel
In keeping with the tire and tire-related products theme of the Editor's Pick, the Video of the Week is of the Titan Tire ACT wheel that enables quick changes of the inside tire on large haul trucks without removing the ... Read More...
Put safety first!
Throughout the last several years, it has been increasingly common for aggregate workers to wear multiple hats. With fewer mine employees, some operations have opted for fewer specialists and more generalists. And while it's a great idea to have employees ... Read More...
Aging Aggregate Equipment
As operators defer capital expenditures, iron continues to age, but our exclusive survey shows that operators are beginning to expand capital expenditures.
Repair, rebuild, or replace? It’s the conundrum facing many operators throughout the aggregate industry. Over the last six years, ... Read More...
Ohio DOT launches ‘SMART’ program to generate millions
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is hoping to generate millions of dollars in new money by launching a program that will permit advertising and sponsorship opportunities at interstate rest areas and welcome centers throughout Ohio.
Starting on May 21, the ... Read More...
Cummins Power Generation buys Terex Generator Set assets
Cummins Power Generation announced the purchase of the generator set assets of Westport, Ct.-based Terex Corp. The agreement, effective Jan. 22 but publicly announced on March 31, increases Cummins Power Generation’s rental business capabilities through expanded production operations in its ... Read More...
Extending Equipment Life
With proper care and handling, some mobile equipment can enjoy a second life before being replaced.
by Daniel C. Brown, Contributing Editor
In today’s economy, everyone is trying to stretch dollars as far possible, and the aggregates industry is no exception to ... Read More...
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