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Superior Industries
Superior Industries’ Trailblazer conveyor can be set up or taken down in as few as two hours. It includes 500 ft. of fully belted and assembled groundline-style conveyor that folds up in a unique accordion style to allow for simpler transportation. It is transported on an attached 84-ft. trailer. Providing this kind of length in a one-load, towable package makes installation as easy as determining a starting point and marking the destination, the company says. Once marked, the truck driver moves forward, and a crew of two to four unloads the conveyor. The crew inserts the supports as the conveyor takes shape, sets take-ups and attaches the conveyor’s hopper. For added productivity, the hopper can be placed at any location along the conveyor. Standard belt sizes are 36 or 42 in. wide by 500 ft. long. Capacity limits range from 1,000 short tph to 1,200 short tph of 100 pounds per cu. ft. density material, with a belt speed of up to 400 ft. per minute. superior-ind.com Keep Reading
Trimble Loadrite Trimble Dimensions User Conference
Learn about the latest quarry productivity technology at the Trimble Dimensions User Conference, featuring a new quarry and aggregates track. Join 3,500 attendees, 400 sessions, 23 machines, 20 exhibitors and one working quarry. Also featuring Trimble & LOADRITE expert advice and latest technology. Highlights: See the latest product innovations at the Partner Pavilion Attend a wide range of technical education sessions from industry experts Network with your peers and aggregates producers during social events Get hands-on training at the conference center and at a working quarry Earn Professional Development Hours (PDH) The conference is taking place from Nov. 3-5 in Las Vegas, Nev. www.trimbledimensions.com Keep Reading
John Deere launches app for E-Series ADT
In order to enhance ease-of-use for its E-Series Articulated Dump Trucks, John Deere created its GoHaul mobile application for ATD operators. The free app was designed as a reference guide for contractors to gain instant access to information about their E-Series ADTs, says the company. GoHaul also includes a walk-around checklist for daily service items, a guide to the dump truck’s features and tips for customizing the ADT. “Whether you’re an operator, site foreman, or fleet manager, this E-Series ADT app will help make your life easier,” says David Wilson, ADT product marketing manager for John Deere Construction and Forestry. “GoHaul will help your ADT move more dirt for less money while maximizing operator comfort.” The app is available for free download in the iTunes Store and Google Play and is available for both iPhone and Android devices. Keep Reading
AEM elects 2015 officers and directors
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) elected its 2015 officers and directors at its annual meeting. The officers for 2015 include Chair John Patterson, chairman of the JCB USA Group and director of JCB Group; Vice Chair Leif Magnusson, president of CLAAS of America; Treasurer Göran Lindgren, president of sales in the Americas for Volvo Construction Equipment; AG Chair James Walker, vice president of Case IH NAFTA; CE Chair Michael Haberman, president of Gradall Industries; and Secretary Dennis Slater, president of AEM. The newly-elected AEM board of directors includes Christopher Barnard, president, CEO and regional president of NA & SA; Robert Charter, group president of Caterpillar; Robert Crain, senior vice president and general manager NA of AGCO Corp.; Ronald DeFeo, chairman and CEO of Terex; Richard Goldsbury, president of Bobcat/Doosan NA and Australia/Oceania; R. Scott Jenkins, senior vice president of sales and marketing regions three and four for Deere & Co.; Göran Lindgren, president of sales in the Americas region for Volvo Construction Equipment; John Patterson, chairman of the JCB… Keep Reading
Baldor Electric Co.
Baldor Electric Company’s Dodge Motorized Torque-Arm II (MTA) provides industry leading performance and reliability in a beltless, AGMA rated solution. Combining high power capacities and a narrow profile, while utilizing the standard Dodge Torque-Arm II accessories, this line of C-face reducers offers harsh duty features as standard. These reducers operate in harsh environments, handle high shock loads, and are typically used in areas where maintenance is difficult to perform. The bulk material handling industries recognize the importance of uptime by specifying products that extend life, increase productivity, lower costs and prevent unexpected downtime. Baldor’s Dodge MTA is such a product. baldor.com Keep Reading
Tensar Corp.
The SierraScape Wire-Formed Retaining Wall System features welded wire forms, Tensar Geogrids and a locking tail strut connecting the two. They work together — as a lower-cost alternative to cast-in-place and other concrete retaining walls — to resist differential settlement, seismic activity and heavy external loads. Inert to chemical degradation, the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geogrids enable a wider variety of fill materials to be used, including on-site soils and recycled concrete. A full range of services, including engineered drawings and site assistance, is available. With its limited number of components, the SierraScape System is quick and easy to install and maintain, requiring no specialized equipment or labor. Wire forms stack easily to create a uniform wall face that maintains alignment, even with varying setbacks. www.TensarCorp.com Keep Reading
Equipment mix
Improved market conditions create a need for new equipment at CalPortland’s Colton, Calif., operation. As one of the largest and oldest producers in the western United States, CalPortland Co. has irrevocably woven itself into American history with its rich, storied past. Established in 1891, CalPortland Co.’s first operations began in Colton, Calif., with a cement plant that supplied cement for the erection of the Hoover Dam. The company is also famous for the Colton Liberty Flag on top of Mt. Slover, which was first raised in 1917 and at the time was one of only three locations in the United State permitted to fly the flag at night (the other two being the nation’s capital and Frederick, Md., over the grave of Francis Scott Key). The 38-ft. x 24-ft. flag served as a landmark for decades on Interstate 10 until 2013, when it was permanently retired owing to new mining activities on the mountain. The flag now resides at the San Bernardino County Museum. Today, CalPortland Co. is a major… Keep Reading
P&Q Roundtable & Conference part one: Solution searching
Highway funding, safety and MSHA, and employment drove the conversation during one of two sessions at the annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference in Cleveland. Session one participants: Moderator: Kevin Yanik, Pit & Quarry Jack Ackerman, TCI Manufacturing Jeff Carlisle, Douglas Manufacturing Jason Emch, Shelly Co. Michael Garard, Aggregate Manuf. Intl. Jeff Gray, Telsmith Fred Gross, FLSmidth Excel Jeff Heinemann, Sandvik Construction Mike Heenan, Ogletree Deakins Neil Hoobler, H&H Materials Scott Killough, Command Alkon Alan Maio, U.S. Silica Kristen Randall, W.S. Tyler George Reddin, FMI Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch Keith Whetsel, Essrock Cement Ron Williams, Baldor Electric Co. The roundtable event was divided into two sessions, with different participants in each. Following is an abbreviated transcript from one discussion, while the transcript from the other session will run next month, in Pit & Quarry's December issue. YANIK: One popular public policy consultant and others suggest the days of massive transportation bills are over because the political environment makes it almost impossible to pass a single legislative package worth hundreds of… Keep Reading
NSSGA recruits support for MSHA State Grants Program
As Congress works to create a plan for funding the FY’15 budget, NSSGA is working to gain support for funding the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) State Grants Program. The program was created in conjunction with the 1977 Mine Act and provides funds for states to provide safety training for miners. Although MSHA reports that the program trains about 80,000 miners annually, the administration proposed eliminating the program. With this in mind, NSSGA has been working to gain congressional support for the program by meeting with the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees for Labor Department. In addition to this, NSSGA has organized for operator and state association personnel to send letters in support of the funding program. In 2014, the program received $8.4 million from the omnibus appropriations bill. Keep Reading
