Features

Screen media options for various applications

P&Q Staff Published Jan 12, 2023

Some of the latest offerings in screen media come from Buffalo Wire Works, Durex Products, Hoyt Wire Cloth, Polydeck, Rhino Hyde and Unified Screening & Crushing. Keep Reading

The type of screen media operations use is a factor in their site safety. Photo: P&Q Staff

Keys to staying safe around screening equipment

Kevin Yanik Published Jan 11, 2023

Manufacturers offer pointers to keep employees safe around essential screening equipment. Keep Reading

Understanding the application and materials will help determine the ideal production, capacity and number of end-size products for an operation. Photo: P&Q Staff

Six tricks to purchasing the right portable screener

Edited by Kevin Yanik Published Jan 10, 2023

Several variables must be evaluated before the right screening plants are selected for aggregate operations. Keep Reading

The latest in portable screening equipment

P&Q Staff Published Jan 9, 2023

The latest portable screening equipment offerings are from Sandvik Mobile Crushers & Screens, EvoQuip, Screen Machine and Astec Industries. Keep Reading

MSHA issues wake-up call on POV

Margo Lopez and Bill Doran Published Jan 5, 2023

A recent pattern of violation (POV) enforcement action reminds the industry that the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has a strong enforcement weapon at its disposal. Keep Reading

Equipment manufacturers have an overall positive outlook for 2023, though some challenges from last year will persist. Photo: Juan-Enrique/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Manufacturers optimistic for 2023 despite challenges

Jack Kopanski Published Jan 3, 2023

As 2023 gets underway, construction equipment manufacturers are hopeful they can carry their 2022 success into the coming months. Keep Reading

Says Anderson Columbia plant manager Daniel Barrs of the Tejas Quarry: “We’re steady at around 7,000 to 8,000 [tons] a day. We’re shooting for that 2 million-ton mark, but 1.7 million is probably what we’re realistically going to progress to [in 2022]. Every year, we’re getting bigger to implement the next phase of our plant, which would drastically increase our tonnage.” Photo: Daniel Barrs

P&Q Profile: Anderson Columbia’s Daniel Barrs

P&Q Staff Published Jan 3, 2023

Daniel Barrs, plant manager of Anderson Columbia’s Tejas Quarry in New Braunfels, Texas, paid P&Q a visit to discuss developments at his operation, industry issues and more. Keep Reading