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Dealers who offer quality, steady service are more capable of adding to their equipment and parts sales and, in turn, maximizing their own profit margins. Photo courtesy of Telsmith.

How dealers are shifting their approach to customer service

Procuring enough people with technical skills to service equipment is problematic for producers, but dealers are stepping in to provide service where shortcomings exist. Keep Reading

Fuel quality issues, including dirt, can ultimately result in fuel system failure. Photo: iStock.com/ZFFoto

Dealing with dirty diesel fuel

Find out how to combat fuel fraught with contaminants after its long journey from the refinery to your essential equipment. Keep Reading

Note: There is a small difference between our estimates of consumption and the USGS because of our own estimates in states where USGS does not report values due to competitive concerns. Click to enlarge.

Future aggregate demand variables to consider

S-C Market Analytics' David Chereb provides his latest aggregate forecast as construction activity flattens out despite U.S. economic growth. Keep Reading

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Identifying safety risks through panorama photos

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Capturing and studying panoramic photos is one way aggregate producers can build up their hazard recognition skills during safety training. Keep Reading

When was the last time you evaluated the efficiency of your screening process? Photo by Kevin Yanik.

Steps to maximize screening efficiency

Screen equipment suppliers offer advice to enhance producer's screening operations. Keep Reading

In terms of rock strength, blasts today are often designed only considering rock density because rock generally gets stronger as it gets denser. Photo: iStock.com/xtrekx

Blasting mechanics: Material properties and powder factor

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Read about the true influence rock strength, rock structure, velocity and powder factor have on a quarry blast’s effectiveness. Keep Reading

Richard Ash presented key ratios 56 years ago that could be applied throughout surface blasting conditions to give comparisons between multiple types of operations. Photo: iStock.com/Xesai

Blasting mechanics revisited: Blasting design standards

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Knowing how to control a blast's effects is critical for your operation. Fortunately, basic principles emerged more than 50 years ago to simplify setup. Keep Reading

According to Titan International’s Johni Francis, there’s about a 15 percent difference between hot and cold psis. If a machine has been running and the Psi is at the manufacturer’s recommended level, then the tire is likely underinflated by about 15 percent. Photo: Titan International

Overlooked areas of tire maintenance

Suppliers offer advice on how to maximize tire life at your operation. Keep Reading

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2019 AGG1 Academy educational sessions

The 2019 AGG1 Academy & Expo features more than 60 educational sessions for producers, manufacturers and all industry employees to learn more about how to improve their operation. Keep Reading

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