Astec Industries
Selecting feeders for optimized success
They may seem like minor components, but feeders can play an important role in the overall success of a plant. Keep Reading
3 factors to consider when choosing a screen
Columnist Paul Smith offers the three variables producers must consider when choosing a screen. Keep Reading
EIW names sales manager
The company added Tim Denehy, who previously served Astec as vice president of international sales. Keep Reading
NSSGA honors industry advocates with Grassroots Awards
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) recognized a number of industry aggregates advocates for their efforts to educate lawmakers on the value of the industry and legislation that can benefit operations around the country. NSSGA honored Ben Brock… Keep Reading
The portable plant of the future
Dust collection systems, refined guarding and noise suppression are ahead for portable plants. Keep Reading
Brock, chairman and former CEO of Astec, dies
J. Don Brock, chairman and former CEO of Astec Industries, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was 76. Brock was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer in 2012. Brock, a member of Pit & Quarry’s Hall of Fame, was… Keep Reading
Astec launches highway fund campaign
Astec Industries launched a grassroots campaign titled “Don’t Let America Dead End” to advocate for a long-term extension of the Highway Trust Fund before it runs out at the end of May. Astec launched a website for the campaign, which… Keep Reading
Tracked vs. wheeled portable plants
Tracked? Wheeled? We take a look at which type of portable plant is the more productive. About 15 years ago I had this fantastic idea to revolutionize our industry by developing a process to crush rocks with sonic waves. As… Keep Reading
TRIP report indicates high fatality rates and deficiencies on rural roads
According to a report by TRIP, a national non-profit transportation research group based in Washington, D.C., crashes and fatalities on rural roads are nearly three times as high than on other roads. The report, titled, “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities… Keep Reading
