Kevin Yanik
Safe and sound: Crusher safety
A rock the size of a dining room table is plugged in the jaw crusher. After assessing the situation, a few people decide to wrap a chain around the rock and lift it out with a wheel loader. After securing… Keep Reading
Old meets new: Custom fabrication
A pair of crushers are repositioned with a heavy-duty screen in a custom-fabrication job that’s providing productivity and portability. Keith Hagedorn had a unique set of characteristics in mind as he pursued a new screen for his contract-crushing company last… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta-Texas Industries deal approved with conditions
The U.S. Department of Justice approved Martin Marietta Materials Inc.’s $2.7 billion purchase of Texas Industries Inc., Bloomberg reports. Part of the approval is a requirement that Martin Marietta sell a few assets. According to Bloomberg, Martin Marietta will sell… Keep Reading
Volvo pledges support for next phase of efficiency regulation
The Volvo Group publicly committed its support to working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on the second phase of a national program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the… Keep Reading
Sandvik, Dyno Nobel draw record number to Quarry Academy
Sandvik Construction and Dyno Nobel hosted Quarry Academy 2013, their seventh annual event, in San Antonio from Nov. 12-14. Quarry employees and those who serve the industry participated in the three-day technical course. Their experience included a visit to Martin… Keep Reading
U.S. cement consumption to reach nearly 80 million tons
Growth in U.S. construction markets could be dampened by Congressional drama that erodes consumer confidence and hinders recovery, according to the latest forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA). "American consumers love drama. Moreover, Congress knows how to create it,… Keep Reading
First look at the Aggresand
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) hosted a special dealer and customer event Nov. 21 at Carolina Sunrock's Kittrell (N.C.) Quarry, where the Aggresand system made its North American debut. Also, Powerscreen introduced its Trakpactor 320SR impact crusher, and it showed a… Keep Reading
Summit Proppants to produce frac sand in Missouri
Summit Proppants was granted a mining permit from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources that will allow it to begin mining sand near Farmington, Mo. According to a press release, the oil and gas industry will use the sand as… Keep Reading
Proposal would eliminate federal transportation funding
Two U.S. Congressmen filed a bill dubbed the Transportation Empowerment Act (TEA) that would gradually eliminate federal funding for transportation projects. According to The Hill, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ga.) filed TEA, which would lower the… Keep Reading
