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Charles W. Ireland, Vulcan Materials Co.

The company that eventually became Vulcan Materials Co. traces its roots back to 1910, but Vulcan’s rise into mega-producer territory is largely credited to Charles W. Ireland, a member of the third generation of Irelands involved in the company. By… Keep Reading

LeRoy Hagenbuch, Philippi-Hagenbuch

LeRoy Hagenbuch, co-founder and president of the engineering firm Philippi-Hagenbuch, introduced the first commercially available tailgate, the Autogate, for off-highway haul trucks. Hagenbuch is credited with other inventions and refinements, as well, including specialized liner packages to mitigate the weight… Keep Reading

Emil Deister, Deister Machine Co.

Emil Deister, the founder of Deister Machine Co., served as the company’s president and general manager from 1912 until his death in 1961. Under Deister’s leadership, the company began manufacturing vibrating screens in 1926 for the separation of materials according… Keep Reading

Eliminate the #1 Cause of Failures in Truck Scales

Nothing ruins productivity like unplanned downtime. Junction boxes are the primary cause of unplanned downtime in truck scales. If your truck scale stops working, your entire business could be shut down. METTLER TOLEDO developed the POWERCELL® PDX® load cell system… Keep Reading

Upgrade to Powercell PDX

A problematic truck scale creates serious headaches and leaves you worried about breakdowns, repair bills, and inaccurate weights. Every minute your scale isn't doing its job is costing you big money. Let Mettler Toledo upgrade your current scale with new… Keep Reading

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