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NSSGA names Excellence award winners
The NSSGA revealed the winners of its Safety, Environmental and Community Relations Excellence awards as well as the recipients of its National Stars of Excellence. The awards program recognizes aggregates operations throughout the United States and Canada for their extraordinary commitment to safety, superior performance as environmental stewards and community involvement and support activities that enhanced the image of the aggregates industry in 2012-2013. The National Stars of Excellence is the association’s top honor and recognizes operations that accumulate Gold awards in Safety, Environmental or Community Relations over five years. “The 2013 entries were impressive,” says NSSGA President and CEO Michael Johnson. “We had the strongest participation in years for the NSSGA Safety, Environment and Community Relations Awards Program, as applications increased by 57 percent compared with 2012.” The NSSGA will present the awards March 4 at its annual convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Two Stars of Excellence recipients will be honored: Grove Stone and Sand Co., Hedrick Industries, Black Mountain, N.C. and Tilcon/Mt. Hope Quarry, Tilcon New York Inc., an… Keep Reading
Report: Martin Marietta Materials in talks to buy Texas Industries
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. is in advanced talks to buy construction material supplier Texas Industries Inc., according to a report by Bloomberg News that cites people familiar with the matter. An agreement could be announced as early as this week, said the people, who asked not to be named because the information is private, Bloomberg said. An official at Texas Industries declined to comment for the Bloomberg story whereas officials at Martin Marietta Materials did not respond to Bloomberg’s requests for comment. Texas Industries has been working with Citigroup Inc. to find a buyer, people said last month, according to Bloomberg. The company has a market value of more than $2 billion. The Bloomberg story went on to say that talks restarted late last week after earlier hitting a snag, two people said. There’s still a chance no agreement will be reached, the people said. The deal could be an all-stock transaction, one person said. Texas Industries’ strength in California and its home state of Texas would give Martin Marietta… Keep Reading
Profiting from trade shows
Learn what can and cannot be tax deductible when you attend or exhibit at an event such as ConExpo-Con/Agg. Every owner, manager and employee of a stone, sand or gravel business has long been allowed to claim an income tax deduction for the expenses of attending trade shows, conventions and meetings. Thanks to our tax laws, the government will pick up the tab for a sizable portion of the expenses of attending those events – if the rules are followed. Because our tax rules allow a deduction for all of the ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred in carrying on a trade or business, every aggregates producer can deduct the travel expenses of attending a convention if it can be shown that attendance benefits the business. The agenda does not have to deal specifically with anyone’s official duties and responsibilities; it is enough if the agenda shows attendance was for bona fide business purposes. Business vs. personal While all travel expenses can be deducted if the trip is entirely… Keep Reading
United Rentals Inc.
Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of more than 900 rental locations in 48 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Its diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and independent contractors. Its professionals work with customers from project inception to completion — no job is too big or small. Its professional instructors can provide operator training, confined space training, certifications and inspections to ensure worker safety and compliance. And last but not least, its name-brand equipment is maintained by factory-trained technicians, tested and inspected before each rental for safe operating condition. UnitedRentals.com Logo: United Rentals Keep Reading
Atlas Copco: BC 1500
Atlas Copco's bucket crushers are designed to solve jobsite waste management issues by recycling asphalt, stone and concrete debris, as well as mine, quarry and trench material. The four Atlas Copco bucket crushers were engineered with a wide aperture bucket and large capacity, the company says. The output size adjusts from 0.5 to 4.75 in., or from 0.5 to 4 in. in the BC 1500. The bucket jaws, which receive the most wear, can be inverted. The top and bottom jaws can be replaced, and single jaws can be rotated by 180 degrees to provide for more even wear and longer service life. The bucket crushers have two grease points, and Atlas Copco recommends 30-hour greasing intervals. www.atlascopco.us Keep Reading
SME designs mobile app for annual meeting attendees
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) introduced a free mobile app designed to improve attendees’ experience at its upcoming annual meeting. It will help users keep track of what’s happening at SME’s annual meeting and exhibit, which is scheduled to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 23-26. In addition, immediate alerts from staff members at the event will allow attendees to keep up on what’s happening there. The app's dashboard will guide users to: abstracts; alumni and special functions; attendee directory; calendar of events; exhibitor listings; maps, exhibit and hotel floor plans; short courses; and technical sessions. Attendees can use the “My Schedule” feature to manage their daily schedule and the “Find Me” locator to show them their current location in relation to the exhibitor booths. They also can use the app to post real-time updates of their experiences at the meeting to Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. The app also features a “Local Places” option that focuses on nearby activities and attractions, as well as options… Keep Reading
CDE Global launches U.S. operation
Materials washing specialists CDE Global has incorporated in the United States, opened an office in Siler City, N.C., and launched a new website geared to the U.S. market. For the past 20 years, CDE Global has supplied wet processing technology for quarries and mines with equipment operating throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Latin America and North America. The company says its success in North America, particularly along the East Coast, led to the formation of CDE Global Inc. A new base in North Carolina in conjunction with a new U.S. Partner -- American Crushers and Screens LLC -- will facilitate additional growth throughout the country. In addition, CDE Global Inc. joined the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and NSSGA. It plans to join a number of regional associations as well as it seeks to build a project portfolio in the near future. To develop the U.S. market, the company appointed a dedicated U.S. team led by Kevin McNamee, Business Development Manager for North America. The arrival of the company in the… Keep Reading
Terex Minerals Processing Systems
The new Terex Cedarapids CRC380XHLS portable crushing and screening plant’s unique design allows the cone crusher to be constantly choke fed, maximizing production capability. The High Lift Screen (HLS) and the cone hopper overflow system allow a large head of material to build-up, force-feeding the cone crusher which increases throughput. The large cone hopper and overflow chute buffer feed variations and prevent material from backing up to the screen, which allows production rates to stay at peak levels with no need to throttle back. A gross throughput of up to 1200 tons per hour is possible in sand and gravel. www.terexmps.com Photo: Terex Keep Reading
McLanahan location earns ISO certification
McLanahan Corp. says its Hollidaysburg, Pa., location received certification in the ISO 9001:2008 Management System for the design, manufacture and service of equipment for the mineral, aggregate, agricultural and industrial industries. ISO 9001:2008 is a process-based certification recognizing organizations that can link business objectives with operating effectiveness. SRI Quality System Registrar in Pittsburgh, Pa., completed the official registration audit in late October and the company received its official certification in December. The success of the registration evaluation was ultimately the result of the commitment McLanahan employees have to producing a quality product and providing customer satisfaction, the company says. “We are proud of the effort our employees have put in to helping McLanahan achieve its ISO certification,” says McLanahan Executive Vice President and CAO Sean McLanahan. “Not only does it help improve our process internally, but it proves to our customers that we are dedicated to providing them with the highest quality products and services.” To receive ISO 9001:2008 certification, McLanahan demonstrated effective implementation of documentation and records management; top… Keep Reading
