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Emerging technology makes drilling and blasting easier
Strayos developed software that employs artificial intelligence to provide highly detailed 2-D and 3-D virtual models of blasting sites. Keep Reading
Myrl & Roy’s Paving still going strong
Motivated by sheer determination and a will to win, the founders of the South Dakota company took a tremendous risk a half-century ago when they started their own business. Keep Reading
Rail system positions Trap Rock & Granite for growth
A sophisticated rail system that enhances speed and accuracy of loading and weighing positions one up-and-coming quarry operation well in its market. Keep Reading
Canyon Rock strives for full plant automation
New software and hardware have allowed California producer Canyon Rock to operate more efficiently, with the long-term goal of full automation in the quarry. Keep Reading
New plant, automation system double operation’s production capacity
Ohio limestone operation Duff Quarry Inc. more than doubled its production capacity with a new plant and an automated system. Keep Reading
How a section of the Thornton Quarry became a key reservoir
The north lobe of the Thornton Quarry is serving well as a nearly 8 billion-gallon dirty water reservoir in Great Chicago's floodwater management plan. Keep Reading
Suppressing weeds in the quarry environment
Suppressing invasive weeds in the quarry may have a significant impact on your bottom line. Keep Reading
Clarification system enhances water quality, conserves resources
A one-of-a-kind water clarification system is allowing the Cemex Balcones Quarry to improve water quality and conserve local water resources. Keep Reading
3-D imaging emerging as tool for aggregate industry
Could 3-D imaging software soon give aggregate companies new perspectives on their sites? Keep Reading
