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McLanahan implements executive changes
McLanahan Corp. created a product management and development team, which resulted in a number of promotions and changes in its corporate structure. Cory Jenson, who previously served as general manager of McLanahan’s environmental division, has been promoted to vice president of global product management and development. In this new role, he oversees a team of product managers, engineers, marketing and technical services personnel from around the world. Mark Krause, who previously served as general manager of McLanahan’s aggregate processing division, has been promoted to managing director of North America. This promotion aligns with the company’s initiative to combine its former U.S.-based operating divisions to create sales, engineering and customer service teams. According to the company, this change will allow for better customer service, regardless of industry or product line. “These internal changes are really about how we serve our global customers,” says Sean McLanahan, CEO. “By refocusing our teams on specific areas, we’ll be better able to improve the service and products that we provide to our different markets.” Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index shows improvement in January
The January Dodge Momentum Index rose 2.4 percent to 126.4 from its December reading of 123.4, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. According to Dodge Data, the increase in January was a result of a 3.3 percent increase in institutional projects and a 1.6 percent increase in commercial projects. During that month, 10 projects entered planning with a value that exceeded $100 million. The leading projects for the commercial building sector were a $270 million convention center hotel in San Diego and a $140 million office and retail building in Atlanta. The leading projects in the institutional sector were a $160 million renovation and addition at a U.S. Department of Agriculture lab in Athens, Ga., and a $150 million hospital expansion in Corpus Christi, Texas. On a year-to-year basis, the overall index is 1.7 percent higher, even though the commercial sector is down 6.8 percent, reports Dodge Data. Commercial planning intentions started on an aggressive note in 2015 before settling back mid-year. Dodge Data adds that the overall trend in commercial… Keep Reading
NYC metro area leads 2015 construction starts
A ranking of the top U.S. metropolitan areas by the dollar amount in construction starts for commercial and multifamily building shows the New York City metropolitan area led the nation in 2015 with a total of $34.9 billion of projects that reached groundbreaking, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. For the nation as a whole, commercial and multifamily building in 2015 was reported at $162.7 billion, up 8 percent from a year ago. According to Dodge Data, the top five metropolitan areas in 2015 with their percentage change from 2014 were Miami down 8 percent at $6.3 billion; Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, up 35 percent at $6 billion; Chicago up 14 percent at $5.9 billion; and Washington, D.C., down 4 percent at $5.9 billion. The 66 percent increase reported in the New York City metropolitan area in 2015 was the result of a 95 percent hike for commercial building combined with a 52 percent increase in multifamily housing, reports Dodge Data. At the national level, the 8 percent gain for… Keep Reading
Water conservation tips from McLanahan
McLanahan's Cory Jenson and Scott O'Brien share some of the best and newest strategies that producers are using to conserve water. Read more insights taken away from McLanahan's Wet Processing School. Keep Reading
CDE Global increases product assembly space
CDE Global increased its product assembly space by 32 percent, allowing for the production of 60 additional machines every year. According to the company, the expansion follows an upturn in the global construction materials industry and an increase in demand for quarrying, mining and recycling equipment. “2015 was an exciting year for our company and we have been looking ahead to our growth potential for the coming years,” says Raymond Cooke, operations director for CDE Global. “We felt that it was a necessary step to develop a new assembly bay at our headquarters. This has increased our capacity by a third and allowed for an additional 60 machines to be exported every year.” Strong foundations in key export markets will provide the basis for CDE Global’s accelerated growth program during the next five years, with major market share growth anticipated in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia and western Europe, reports the company. “We already have the largest campus dedicated to the wet processing of minerals in the world,… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host nationwide town hall meeting
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host a nationwide Tele-Town Hall Meeting at 1 p.m. EST on Feb. 11. According to NSSGA, the call will bring questions, comments and ideas to NSSGA that will help shape the association’s future legislative and regulatory priorities. “Advocacy is job No. 1 here at NSSGA, and we rely on constant, clear and honest communication in order to best serve the hard-working people in the aggregates industry,” says Pam Whitted, NSSGA senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs. “This ‘Tele-Town Hall’ will let us use technology to connect with those in the industry from coast to coast.” Everyone in the aggregates industry is welcome to participate in the call, reports NSSGA. Join the meeting by calling 855-756-7520 ext. 31066. Participants will be able to ask questions and suggest ideas to the association while on-air. Questions can also be emailed beforehand to NSSGA’s Michelle Miller. Keep Reading
Maintenance troubleshooting for sand-processing equipment
Learning how to troubleshoot sand-processing equipment issues on your own is a surefire way to save time and money, as well as enhance efficiencies. But what are some of the biggest mistakes producers make while running sand-processing equipment, and what are the best ways to troubleshoot a problem? “Usually it’s just a lack of training,” says Dylan Heath, process engineer for McLanahan’s aggregate processing division, during the company's first Wet Processing School. “If people aren’t trained on the equipment they’re running, then they’re often going to make mistakes.” From Heath, here are some key indicators that your sand-processing equipment may not be working properly: Product size. Make sure you’re meeting the proper spec size. If you’re producing the incorrect spec size, something could be wrong with your equipment. Waste. If you’re seeing product material in your waste, something wrong most likely happened during the process. Unusual noises in your screen. Hearing unusual noises is an indication that you should check your equipment. Some solutions include tightening loose bolts, guards or… Keep Reading
McLanahan Wet Processing School 2016
McLanahan hosted its first Wet Processing School Jan. 27-28 in Altoona, Pa. The event, which brought together more than 140 producers, offered a variety of educational sessions focusing on sand processing, fines recovery, water management and coarse washing. Read some insights and watch some videos from the event. McLanahan hosts first Wet Processing School Maintenance troubleshooting for sand-processing equipment Keep Reading
Petersen adds new dealer to network
Petersen Industries, a manufacturer of grapple trucks and bulky waste collection systems, added Virginia Public Works Equipment (VPWE) to its dealer network. VPWE is now a dealer for Petersen’s equipment in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. VPWE recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. According to Petersen, VPWE’s parts department has a massive inventory from which they sell original manufacturer equipment parts. The company’s rental line includes Elgin Sweepers, Vactor units, Envirosight CCTV inspection units, a Bean trailer jet and an Xtreme leaf vac. VPWE has already purchased three TL-3 Lightning Loaders for use as demo units from Petersen. Petersen manufactures equipment for the trash, agricultural, arboricultural and aggregate markets. Keep Reading
