Metso forms a new screening and conveying division

Mar 19, 2013

Metso's Adrian Quigg says the company has added a new screening and conveying division to its portfolio. On March 19, Metso announced the formation of its new Screening and Conveying Solutions division. The new unit is headed by Director of ...

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School of Rock

Mar 01, 2013

By Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief tdunphy@randallreilly.com   This month, aggregate operators have an annual opportunity to send their best and brightest to learn from industry experts at AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, held March 19-21 in San Antonio. Educational tracks are available in a ...

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Different Continent, Same Goals

Jan 01, 2013

A visit to a Brazilian iron ore mine underscores that operational goals and challenges are similar throughout the globe.   by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief tdunphy@randallreilly.com     In early November, I visited an iron ore mine near Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and saw just how similar mining ...

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Maintenance Guide for Air Classifiers

Oct 04, 2012

A service technician should check these 10 items to help identify and fix problems with air classifiers.   by William Chapman and William MacNeil     Air classifiers are normally employed when dry material particle size for separation is too fine for screening. The beauty ...

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McCloskey’s I44R is full crushing, screening, recirculating system

Sep 07, 2012

McCloskey International’s new I44R combines an impactor with a screenbox and a recirculating conveyor system to create a full crushing, screening, and recirculating system. The machine is powered by a 350-horsepower Cat C9 engine and boasts a 9.8-cubic-yard capacity in ...

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Going With the Flow

Apr 01, 2012

When access to its river aggregate supply was cut off, Churchman Sand & Gravel turned to recycling material brought in by construction and landscaping companies. Fred Churchman opened Churchman Sand & Gravel in Tucson in 1946. Dick Smith became a partner ...

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Information Library

Apr 01, 2012

Educational materials for aggregates professionals   Dozer operator training Immersive Technologies released a new dozer operator training technology for use with its Advanced Equipment Simulators, including the PRO3. The release includes dozer enhancements in SimControl 4.2, including a task-based operator assessment and reporting ...

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Powerscreen expands into Dakotas with Morris Equipment

Aug 23, 2011

Powerscreen, a manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening, and washing equipment, has signed an agreement with its first distributor in North and South Dakota – Morris Equipment LLC. “Morris Equipment will help strengthen our global distributor network by signing on as our ...

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Terex: Antitrust investigation concluded

Jul 06, 2010

Terex says it has received notice from the U.S. Dept of Justice that the agency has concluded a criminal antitrust investigation concerning practices in the U.S. rock crushing and screening equipment industry. No fines or charges have been filed against the company.

JW Jones refurbishes complete plants

May 14, 2010

Aggregate producers and contractors worldwide who wish to upgrade their equipment and processes have an additional choice over new or used machines. Complete refurbished plants from JW Jones Company, based in Indianapolis, offer high-quality and operational efficiency that is either ...

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McLanahan Corp. celebrates 175th anniversary, Aug. 29 open house

May 03, 2010

Hollidaysburg, Pa.-based McLanahan Corp. is celebreating its 175th anniversary. This milestone marks not only 175 years in business but also six generations of family management and ownership for the company. McLanahan manufactures equipment to process raw and synthetic materials through crushing, washing, classifying, screening, ...

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Terex Pegson and Powerscreen join forces

Jul 07, 2009

Terex Corp. announced details of a strategic initiative to create one of the world’s largest suppliers of mobile crushing and screening equipment solutions by uniting its Terex Pegson and Powerscreen products and services under one name – Powerscreen. The move by ...

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