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New screening system enhances efficiency, lowers costs

In part one of a two-part feature, a Canadian sand-and-gravel producer tests a new screening system amid intense market pressure. Downtime is lost opportunity and profit in the fast-moving oil and natural gas fields of the Peace River region, located… Keep Reading

Safety leadership

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Aggregate site superintendents can coach supervisors and managers into promoting better safety practices. From the senior-most level to the front lines, people in the mining industry share a great value for safety. Despite this common ground, safety results don’t always… Keep Reading

Idea from space inspires new way to reduce carbon emissions, fuel

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Less carbon emissions means a more environmentally friendly way to drill, and less fuel use means cost savings. You’re kicked back in your favorite recliner, watching a documentary on the Space Shuttle and suddenly they’re talking about on-board pneumatic systems.… Keep Reading

From good to great

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At 3M Wausau’s Greystone Quarry in Wisconsin, the team there used Lean Six Sigma methodologies to greatly improve operations. 3M Wausau is the oldest continuously operating plant in 3M, worldwide. It was purchased from Wausau Abrasives in 1929, which means… Keep Reading

Keep ’em movin’

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Proper maintenance of tires and tracks will allow your operation’s mobile vehicles and mobile plants to stay on the go. With companies drilling down on all costs these days, every aspect of the operations and equipment is under close scrutiny.… Keep Reading

Bronx Crushers

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Interlinked plants expedite concrete recycling for a New York City company. Interlinked aggregate processing plants are making demolition concrete recycling more economical in the heart of one of the most competitive markets for recycled concrete aggregate, New York City. There,… Keep Reading

A case for SCR

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As the industry shifts from Tier 4 Interim to Tier 4 Final, producers have decisions to make between SCR and EGR machines. Tier 4 mandates are a hot topic of conversation everywhere, from equipment dealer halls to quarries and loading… Keep Reading

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