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Mellott Co. names replacement part dealers across US
Mellott Co. has entered long-term agreements with Compass Equipment, Milton Cat and Crisp Industries for distribution of its replacement parts. Compass Equipment will cover northern California and northern Nevada for Mellot Co. Milton Cat will handle Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. Crisp Industries is responsible for Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Keep Reading
Press applicable to proppant used in fracking
Wabash MPI's new Genesis Series proppant crush test press is designed for use with sand, resin-coated sand and ceramic proppant used in the fracking process. The Model G28-12-PCR-X press offers compression force ranging from 2 to 28 tons and has full-guided hardened plates that feature adjustable stops for crush die centering. Operator interface provides an easy setup of control parameters with ample recipe storage, an Allen Bradley programmable controller, a PanelView Touch screen and closed-loop control of clamp pressure. Keep Reading
Bosch Rexroth app simplifies hydraulic filter ordering
Bosch Rexroth's new Fit4Filter smartphone app allows customers to cross-reference and replace their existing hydraulic filter elements with the corresponding Rexroth filters. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices and serves users as a tool for upgrading filter elements on hydraulic power units in multiple applications. Fit4Filter includes cross-references to thousands of filter elements and a sync-on-demand feature that allows users to update the app with new filter elements and other data with just a few finger taps. The app offers support in English and German, with contact information for Rexroth filter support personnel in 20 countries. Keep Reading
Bradley takes over as Terex senior vice president, CFO
Terex Corp. has made several changes among its senior leadership, including transitioning Terex Cranes President Kevin Bradley to the role of senior vice president and CFO. Phil Widman is retiring as senior vice president and CFO on March 31. Also, Tim Ford, who was president of Terex Aerial Work Platforms, is now president of Terex Cranes. Steve Filipov is president of Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions after serving as president of developing markets and strategic accounts. Terex Construction President George Ellis is assuming responsibilities for the company's operations in India. Other personnel announcements include Matt Fearon, former vice president and general manager of AWP Americas, becoming president of Terex AWP; and Aloysius Rauen, CEO of Demag Cranes AG, announcing his intention to resign sometime in 2013 after the Demag Cranes business completely integrates into Terex. Keep Reading
Tire, rim management system designed to boost productivity
Michelin Earthmover has released the OperTrak, a web-based tire and rim management system designed to monitor tire activity and optimize budgeting, forecasting, inventory and performance. According to Michelin, OperTrak generates easy-to-read reports for inventory management, budgeting, projected wear, tire performance, failures, damages and fleet inspections. Reports can be exported in several formats. OperTrak can consolidate information from multiple company sites and be configured through various organizational levels. The information can be viewed by region, zone, state, site or other criteria to meet user needs. Data within other tire tracking systems can be transferred at no additional cost. The software and data are ISO227001 certified. Keep Reading
Sand and gravel operation sold to National Lime & Stone Co.
National Lime & Stone Co. has acquired Chesterville Sand & Gravel, a producer located in Chesterville, Ohio. National says the acquisition includes the sand and gravel reserves and related processing equipment in Chesterville, although terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. Keep Reading
EPA head to resign this month
EPA Chief Lisa Jackson announced in December that she is planning to resign her post sometime after President Obama's State of the Union address this month. She cited a desire to pursue new challenges and spend more time with her family as reasons for her resignation. According to the Washington Post, Jackson pressed for limits on emissions from coal-fired power plants during her four-year tenure and on dumping mining waste into streams and rivers near mines. Obama has not picked Jackson's successor but the Washington Post says two leading candidates are the EPA's Bob Perciasepe and Gina McCarthy. Keep Reading
Fine amounts for two violations increasing
MSHA has raised penalty amounts for two specific violations, citing a need to keep up with the cost of living. One result is an 8.3 percent fine increase against operators who've allegedly committed unwarrantable failures – up to a maximum of $242,000, from $220,000. The other increase is against operators who fail to provide timely notification under section 103j. This specific fine has risen to a $65,000 maximum – up from $60,000. The changes will be effective Jan. 28. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson involved in EPA energy efficiency program
Eleven of Lehigh Hanson Inc.'s aggregate production facilities are participating in the EPA's Energy Star Challenge, which calls for an energy efficiency improvement of at least 10 percent for commercial and industrial buildings. EPA estimates that commercial buildings and industrial facilities contribute about 45 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, EPA estimates that if the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings improves 10 percent, the U.S. would reduce greenhouse gas emissions equal to those from about 30 million vehicles and save about $20 billion on annual utility bills. "The Energy Star Challenge is a win-win for our aggregate production facilities and positively contributes to Lehigh Hanson’s overall sustainability strategy,” says Tom Chizmadia, Lehigh Hanson's senior vice president of government affairs, public relations and sustainability. “EPA’s Energy Star program provides our operations management teams with additional tools and resources to help identify areas for improving energy efficiency by managing energy strategically.” Keep Reading
