Kevin Yanik
Rule allows MSHA to issue POV notice without potential POV notice
MSHA has developed a new rule to strengthen its pattern of violations (POV) program and ensure mine operators monitor and address the most hazardous safety problems in their mines. The rule allows MSHA to issue a pattern of violations notice… Keep Reading
Volvo CE consolidating backhoe loader production for US
Volvo Construction Equipment is moving production of its backhoe loaders from Mexico to a recently enlarged facility in Brazil. The company says the investment in the Brazilian facility was $10 million. Among the components to be produced at the new… Keep Reading
Hydraulic fitting manufacturer celebrating milestone
Brennan Industries Inc., a hydraulic fitting and adaptor manufacturer, is marking its 60th anniversary this winter. Brennan is a third-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Solon, Ohio, but it has distribution centers throughout the United States, as well as in Canada and… Keep Reading
Off-road equipment lubrication to be discussed at Toronto event
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) is hosting a two-day educational course on best practices in lubrication in the mining and resource sector Feb. 26-27. The course will be held at the Sheraton Hotel Convention Centre in Toronto,… Keep Reading
Mellott Co. names replacement part dealers across US
Mellott Co. has entered long-term agreements with Compass Equipment, Milton Cat and Crisp Industries for distribution of its replacement parts. Compass Equipment will cover northern California and northern Nevada for Mellot Co. Milton Cat will handle Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,… Keep Reading
Press applicable to proppant used in fracking
Wabash MPI's new Genesis Series proppant crush test press is designed for use with sand, resin-coated sand and ceramic proppant used in the fracking process. The Model G28-12-PCR-X press offers compression force ranging from 2 to 28 tons and has… Keep Reading
Bosch Rexroth app simplifies hydraulic filter ordering
Bosch Rexroth's new Fit4Filter smartphone app allows customers to cross-reference and replace their existing hydraulic filter elements with the corresponding Rexroth filters. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices and serves users as a tool for upgrading… Keep Reading
Bradley takes over as Terex senior vice president, CFO
Terex Corp. has made several changes among its senior leadership, including transitioning Terex Cranes President Kevin Bradley to the role of senior vice president and CFO. Phil Widman is retiring as senior vice president and CFO on March 31. Also,… Keep Reading
Tire, rim management system designed to boost productivity
Michelin Earthmover has released the OperTrak, a web-based tire and rim management system designed to monitor tire activity and optimize budgeting, forecasting, inventory and performance. According to Michelin, OperTrak generates easy-to-read reports for inventory management, budgeting, projected wear, tire performance,… Keep Reading
