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Aggregates Equipment BIVITEC
Dual-vibratory screen action eliminates clogging and blinding of the screen openings saving downtime and increasing productivity. The BIVITEC is engineered to out-perform, even in harsh environments. Keep Reading
Aggregates Equipment Ortner
The Ortner uses much less water than other dewatering and classifying machines, and rinses sand and other materials up to 3-in. Keep Reading
Cat announces several major cost reduction plans
Caterpillar Inc. announced several major cost reduction plans to lower Cat's operating costs by about $1.5 billion. Cost reduction plans include cutting jobs, creating a retirement enhancement plan and reorganizing several divisions. Cat says this year is the company’s third consecutive… Keep Reading
MSHA releases a seasonal safety alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) released a seasonal safety alert for mines and quarries this fall as they prepare for the winter season by performing annual shutdown or repair activities. According to MSHA, equipment fatalities and injuries tend to… Keep Reading
P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Neil Schmidgall
Superior founder’s willingness to team with customers revolutionized portable equipment. Neil Schmidgall didn’t invent the portable conveyor, but his customers and employees say he made significant advancements to perfect them in the 1990s. Schmidgall, founder of Superior Industries in Morris,… Keep Reading
Cat rolls out Tier 4 Final wheel loader
Caterpillar is debuting its new 988K wheel loader at Bauma 2013 in Germany and planning to make it commercially available in August. According to Cat, the 988K features redesigned loader linkage, drive train modifications, a redesigned cab and enhancements in… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco names parts and service VP
Dave Pietrzykowski has been appointed vice president of parts and service for Atlas Copco. In his new role, Pietrzykowski will retain responsibility for all parts and service operations, including customer service, inventory control, logistics and procurement, warranty, service administration, training… Keep Reading
Powerscreen names Bison Iron a Canadian distributor
Bison Iron Corp. is now offering Powerscreen crushers and screens in Alberta, Canada. In addition to sales and rental opportunities, Bison Iron will provide parts, service and warranty support for Powerscreen equipment by factory-trained technicians, as well as financing options… Keep Reading
Truck Bodies & Equipment Inc.
The Ox SuperDump from Truck Bodies & Equipment Inc. features four-, six- or seven-axle configuration, increasing payloads up to 25 tons. With its multiple-axle configurations, the SuperDump distributes weight over a much longer area, meeting payload restrictions throughout the United… Keep Reading
