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Rebuild: Eriez
The Eriez 5-Star Service Center in Erie, Pa., is fully staffed and equipped to rebuild all Eriez equipment, as well as competitor models. Once remanufactured, all Eriez equipment leaves the facility with an “as new” warranty. Manager of Service and… Keep Reading
Tips and technologies for hydraulic breaking
Following these tips and technologies for hydraulic breaking can save producers money and downtime. About as long as man has known rock, people have been designing and perfecting tools to demolish it. In recent years, hydraulic breaker technologies have evolved… Keep Reading
Budgeting for profits
Budgets are almost essential for every business and can help aggregate producers plan for a prosperous future. Successful aggregate producers usually develop budgets to monitor progress toward their goals, help control spending and predict cash flow and profit. In other… Keep Reading
Aggregates app helps perfect pricing
An industry-customized app is helping Bluegrass Materials win more jobs and maximize its freight rate. Pen and paper. That’s how Pat Malaney did business with customers for the overwhelming majority of his 28 years selling aggregates. “I’m old school,” says… Keep Reading
Terex to unveil new washing solutions at Hillhead
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) says aggregate producers can look forward to more innovative ways to wash sand, gravel and C&D waste thanks to its two new offerings, which will be officially launched at Hillhead 2014, in Buxton, England, this month.… Keep Reading
How a California quarry settled its pond problems
A California quarry gets its settling pond problems settled once and for all. For decades, workers at Stevens Creek Quarry in Cupertino, Calif., dreaded the monthly need to drain and clean out the quarry’s settling pond for its excess slurry… Keep Reading
Safety leadership
Aggregate site superintendents can coach supervisors and managers into promoting better safety practices. From the senior-most level to the front lines, people in the mining industry share a great value for safety. Despite this common ground, safety results don’t always… Keep Reading
Accident and injury reports
MSHA is under pressure to audit mine operator reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. The inspector general of the U.S. Department of Labor issued a report in March that notes while MSHA has taken steps to detect and deter underreporting,… Keep Reading
Idea from space inspires new way to reduce carbon emissions, fuel
Less carbon emissions means a more environmentally friendly way to drill, and less fuel use means cost savings. You’re kicked back in your favorite recliner, watching a documentary on the Space Shuttle and suddenly they’re talking about on-board pneumatic systems.… Keep Reading