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March 2024

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What’s new in aggregate equipment, technology

Check out several new aggregate equipment and technology offerings from BinMaster, Command Alkon, John Deere, Komatsu and more. Keep Reading

The material buildup seen here resulted from an inefficient scraper, which was not the best choice for the application. Photo: Motion

Keys to successful component selection

Motion Conveyance Solutions’ Jason Crain offers a few questions producers should ask when seeking the right parts for conveying systems. Keep Reading

As lagging in the center of the pulley wears down, it diminishes pulley crown. This diminished crown has an impact on how well the conveyor belt tracks. Photo: PPI

Emphasizing the importance of pulley lagging

More producers are looking for equipment and components that last longer to lighten the load on maintenance personnel. Keep Reading

Under the U.S. Department of Labor’s new rules, some aggregate producers may reduce their workforce to avoid shouldering large added expenses. Photo: welcomia/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Defining the new independent contractor

Failure to properly classify independent contractors and document their status at the beginning of a relationship can now lead to issues down the road. Keep Reading

Crushed material that is similar in size to the closed-side setting offers the best particle shape. Photo: Superior Industries

How to best maintain the right crusher settings

Superior Industries’ crushing product manager shares insights on closed-side setting selection and how it affects the flow of production. Keep Reading

Cody Ladd (pictured at right) detailed a few areas where Kraemer Mining & Materials has made gains with AI. Capital Aggregates’ Chris Williams is seated next to Ladd. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

Producers discuss tech exploration, use at P&Q Roundtable

Four aggregate producers shared their experience of late adopting cutting-edge tech during a Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference panel discussion. Keep Reading

Neil Hise (pictured far left) grew up around construction. When his father bought Crusher Service Co. – which eventually became Cemco – joining the family business was a no-brainer. Photo: Neil Hise

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Neil R. Hise

Cemco’s VSI crusher was born of necessity, but it did not come about overnight. Neil Hise manufactured his first VSI crusher in 1967. Keep Reading

Swiftly scaling trucks with ease allows Greer Industries to move additional tonnages while eliminating the line of trucks waiting to get weighed. Photo: Greer Industries

How Greer Industries is automating key ticketing processes

Find out how a scale ticketing solution boosted a West Virginia producer to new levels of productivity and efficiency. Keep Reading

Photo: Susan Moorhead

P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Louis W. Johnson

Driven by a relentless work ethic, El-Jay Manufacturing’s founder changed key elements of aggregate processing. Keep Reading

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