aggregates
Vulcan reveals second quarter progress
Vulcan Materials has released its second quarter 2015 results. Compared to the second quarter of 2014, Vulcan’s total revenues increased $104 million, or 13 percent, to $895 million. Gross profit increased $60 million, or 34 percent, to $234 million as… Keep Reading
Video: Eriez illustrates tramp removal process
https://youtu.be/3YLFxaI8biQ Eriez’ new animated video features its equipment as its used to improve material handling efficiency and tramp metal removal in aggregates applications. The video demonstrates its vibratory feeders, suspended magnets and metal detectors in action at an aggregates plant.… Keep Reading
Van der Graaf Extreme Duty Motors for mining applications
Van der Graaf's Extreme Duty Motors are designed to withstand harsh abrasive environments associated with the mining and aggregate industries. The drum motor's design eliminates the need for an external motor, gear box, sprockets, chain, chain guard and pillow block… Keep Reading
Vulcan reports first-quarter loss despite some improvements
Vulcan Materials Co. released its 2015 first quarter results, reporting a first-quarter loss of $39 million after reporting a profit in the same period one year earlier. Vulcan's first quarter ended March 31. Despite the loss, Vulcan reports its first-quarter… Keep Reading
Eriez Aggregate Plant Video
Eriez’ new aggregate plant video animation shows how suspended magnets, magnetic head pulleys and metal detectors remove dangerous tramp ferrous and nonferrous from aggregate being conveyed. The video also depicts their mechanical and electromagnetic feeders operating in heavy-duty applications. Click… Keep Reading
McCloskey International adds dealer to its distributor line
McCloskey International added Finkbiner Equipment to its network of distributors. Finkbiner, an equipment dealer based near Chicago, sells and leases wheel loaders, paving machines, milling machines, crushing equipment, screening equipment, trailers, excavators and material handling equipment. Finkbiner serves customers in… Keep Reading
Am Cast at 2015 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo
Am Cast showcased some of its newest products at the 2015 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Watch as Am Cast CEO Tomaso Veneroso provides an exclusive on some of the company's latest equipment. Keep Reading
Still challenges ahead
For the aggregates industry, there is much to be optimistic about in the Spring of 2015. Martin Marietta and Vulcan Materials, the nation's two largest producers, are reporting strong earnings and outlooks. The Producer Price Index shows that crushed stone,… Keep Reading
Vulcan execs offer positive view on coming years
Vulcan Materials Co. executives offered an optimistic outlook of their business' future in interviews with Barron's, which produced a feature article on one of the top U.S. aggregate producers. According to Vulcan CEO Tom Hill, the company has "multiple years… Keep Reading
