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Megan Smalley

Megan Smalley is the former associate editor of Pit & Quarry.

McLanahan introduces line of vibrating screens

McLanahan Corp. developed the McLanahan MD vibratory screen, a new line of vibrating screens. The MD vibratory screen is a compact, high-capacity dry screening unit that can be used in a variety of industries. According to McLanahan, the MD vibratory screen provides producers with a machine that handles larger capacities than conventional screens while occupying the same or less floor space. Additionally, it can make multiple product sizes simultaneously as progressively smaller material sizes are separated from deck to deck. Dried sand, fertilizer, iron ore, wood pellets, quick and burnt lime, limestone, grain, gypsum, salt, sugar and animal feed are a few of the materials and applications in which the MD vibratory screen can screen efficiently, the company says. The design concept for this screen also reduces the risk of blinding and pegging due to its ability to make a separation at a given size using a mesh aperture of greater size, McLanahan adds. The screening plant removes larger particles by heavier and larger screens, while finer screens see only… Keep Reading

Quarterly sales, earnings up at Martin Marietta

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. released its second-quarter performance results, in which net sales increased nearly 8 percent. Keep Reading

LafargeHolcim makes changes to its executive committee

LafargeHolcim changes a few roles and responsibilities on its executive committee. Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index inches higher in July

The Dodge Momentum Index moved slightly higher in July, increasing to 134.7 from its revised June reading of 134.1. Keep Reading

MSHA names mine rescue contest winners

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) named the winner of the 2016 National Metal and Nonmetal Mine Rescue Contest. Keep Reading

Volvo CE names regional sales president

Volvo Construction Equipment appoints Stephen Roy as its new president of sales region Americas. Keep Reading

Eagle Crusher unveils UltraTraxx portable impactor

Eagle Crusher Co. designed its UltraTraxx with the fuel capacity to operate for more than 10 hours without refueling. Keep Reading

Bramco-MPS appoints sales director

Bramco-MPS hired Mark Strader as its sales director. Keep Reading

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