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Settling pond elimination a benefit of ultra-fines recovery system
Deister Machine Co. introduced an ultra-fines recovery (UFR) system at last week's MINExpo. The system is designed to recover ultra-fine sands and silts in quarry applications, as well as to recover tailings in various mining applications. Deister says the system… Keep Reading
Bosch Rexroth names machinery applications and engineering VP
Bosch Rexroth Corp. recently named Michael Boehm vice president, machinery applications and engineering. Boehm will oversee product development, sales and operations for the company’s machinery applications and engineering business unit, which includes bulk material handling, marine and offshore, filtration systems,… Keep Reading
USGS reports second quarter increases in crushed stone production
An estimated 316 million metric tons of crushed stone were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2012, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The 316 million is a slight increase compared… Keep Reading
Crusher manufacturer acquires Ohio dealer
Crushing and screening equipment manufacturer IRock has acquired Indy Equipment, a Northeast Ohio dealer for Takeuchi, E-Z Drill and other suppliers. The acquisition was effective Sept.14 and encompasses Indy Equipment’s fabrication and manufacturing division. Indy Equipment’s full staff is now… Keep Reading
Aggregate Industries donates rock to Smithsonian
Aggregate Industries U.S. has partnered with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History as it embarks on hosting a festival designed to educate the public about geology. Aggregate Industries' contribution is its donation of a unique rock, rodingite, which is… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry establishes aggregates industry Hall of Fame
Pit & Quarry is paying tribute to the pioneers of the past and present-day industry leaders with the establishment of an industry Hall of Fame. The inaugural class of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame will be inducted in… Keep Reading
Vitanza named Pit & Quarry national sales manager
Dino Vitanza has been promoted to national sales manager for Pit & Quarry, North Coast Media's flagship magazine, and sister magazine PP&E (Portable Plants & Equipment). Vitanza, who started with Pit & Quarry in 2006, will be handling accounts throughout… Keep Reading
Iowa Mold Tooling names director of sales
Don Daniels has joined Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT) as director of sales. He will be responsible for leading the IMT sales team and helping direct business strategy for the company’s line of material-handling equipment and commercial vehicles. Daniels will also… Keep Reading
Eriez bringing sales team together for conference
Eriez, which specializes in technology for magnetic, vibratory, inspection and flotation applications, will host its International Business Conference Oct. 1-2 at the Erie Bayfront Sheraton Hotel in Erie, Pa. Eriez expects to attract about 150 attendees from the company's field… Keep Reading