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NSSGA president, CEO discusses presidential race, infrastructure
At the 2020 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association reflected on 2019, looked ahead to the production season and offered insights on the 2020 presidential election. Keep Reading
P&Q Profile: Bramco-MPS’ Mark Strader
As an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, Mark Strader is familiar with all aspects of both the manufacturing and distribution sides of the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
2019 Drilling & Blasting Survey
Rules and Regulations Sweepstakes ends April 17, 2019 Survey form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HF7X96L No purchase necessary to participate. A purchase or donation will not increase your chances of winning. Participants must be legal residents of the United States and 18 years or older. Void where prohibited. Official Rules Sweepstakes begins Thursday, April 4. Sweepstakes ends April 17, 2019. (the “Entry Period”). How to enter: To participate in the 2019 Drilling & Blasting Survey, entrants must submit an online form located above during the Entry Period. One entry per person. Contact information is the only mandatory information needed to enter. Completing the surveys does not increase your chances of winning. Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open only to individuals who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia). You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for the Sweepstakes. Employees of North Coast Media, the parent company of Pit & Quarry, those involved in the production, development, implementation or handling of the Sweepstakes, any… Keep Reading
Incoming NSSGA chairman Weldon outlines his vision
With infrastructure and other key industry issues on the line in Washington, incoming NSSGA chairman Bob Weldon sees tremendous opportunities ahead. Keep Reading
ATF facility hosts surface blasting course
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recently hosted R. A. McClure Inc.’s surface blasting course at the National Center for Explosives Training and Research at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. Robert McClure, a mining and aggregate industry blasting and profiling expert, instructed program attendees on innovative techniques, new technologies and practical tips designed to help improve blast performance in the field. Keep Reading
Bruno Nordberg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niScMJq0xYo&w=640&h=385 Bruno Nordberg, a Finnish-born immigrant, founded the Nordberg Manufacturing Co. in 1886 and first achieved success and recognition in the field of steam engines. He later expanded into a range of products that included crushing, grinding and screening equipment for the aggregates and mining industries. Nordberg Manufacturing later formed into the present-day Metso Corp. Pit & Quarry established an industry Hall of Fame in 2012 to pay tribute to the pioneers of the past and present-day industry leaders. A neutral board comprised of various industry segments reviews all nominations and determines which individuals earn induction to the Hall of Fame. Keep Reading
pitandquarry x LookBook Outlet Store Festival Dress
pitandquarry x LookBook Outlet Store Festival Dress is Perfect for Play, Parties and Clubbing If you’re ready to swing, you’re ready to go all out in the hottest items on the market. What can be hotter than fringe? This pitandquarry x Lookbook outlet cute little jersey is a festivity special and sure to be the rave at nightclubs and discotheque’s. Mini-length, it has a wide, sleeveless cut and a round neckline. It’s very close fitting, has a closed back, and generously fringed sides. The absolute definition of play-time wear, this party dress is 96% cotton and 4% elastane. It’s machine washable, making it an ideal item for holiday travel. To ensure an exact fit, check the size guide. The dress is available in all standard sizes for small to large women, with a conversion chart for centimeters and inches. Keep Reading
Deister Machine Co.: Exciter Vibrating Mechanism
The Exciter Vibrating Mechanism from Deister Machine Co. is designed for use with large linear-stroke screens and feeders. Multiple units can be positioned in series and linked by flexible shaft couplings to provide exceptional B-10 bearing life in conjunction with aggressive G-force. State-of-the-art CNC manufacturing processes ensure tight tolerances and precision fits for the entire assembly. Innovative seal, shaft and bearing designs provide a rugged unit that is easy to maintain, especially when combined with the Deister System Saver Oil Filtration System. Removable external counterweight slugs allow for easy output force adjustment over a wide speed range. The Exciter Vibrating Mechanism can be driven by V-belts or direct-drive flexible shaft. DeisterMachine.com Photo: Deister Machine Co. Keep Reading
An eye on safety
The human eye is a complex and intricate organ that provides us with the invaluable sense of sight. Commonly referred to as our windows to the world, eyes allow us to take in the majority of information we obtain about the environment around us. In fact, experts agree that the eyes contribute to nearly 85 percent of an individual’s total knowledge. Because we rely on our eyes for nearly every activity we perform, most individuals value the sense of sight above all others. The eyes are considered the most complex organs in the human body, second only to the brain. Each eye is made up of more than 2 million working parts and is capable of detecting more than 10 million colors. The human eye can process 36,000 bits of information every hour, and its lens is faster than any existing camera lens. No human inventions, including computer-assisted cameras, rival the human eye in complexity and function. Measuring about an inch in diameter in adulthood, the eye is made up of… Keep Reading
