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Philippi-Hagenbuch has remained family-owned since its founding in 1969. The company is now led by Danette Swank (middle right), L.B.’s granddaughter and LeRoy’s daughter. LeRoy (left) continues with the company as chief engineer. Also pictured are Josh Swank, vice president of sales and marketing, and Pat Hagenbuch. Photo courtesy of Philippi-Hagenbuch

Philippi-Hagenbuch earns manufacturing honor

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association bestowed its 2019 Barry L. MacLean Manufacturer of the Year award on the third-generation company. Keep Reading

More aggregate producers now seek out certain equipment models at ConExpo-Con/Agg because they’ve done the research beforehand. Photo courtesy of ConExpo-Con/Agg

Producer show strategies shifting with ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020

Although ConExpo-Con/Agg remains the king of our industry’s trade shows, technology has changed the way aggregate producers approach the show. Keep Reading

While the pace and approach to equipment investments this year is not at 2018 levels, aggregate producers continue to be active on the capital spending front. Photo: iStock.com/Dostx.

Equipment spending still healthy, active in 2019

While 2019 probably won’t break any capital spending records, aggregate producers continue to pursue new equipment but for different reasons. Keep Reading

Because the blade of a rear-eject body pushes materials out at a steady rate, the truck maintains a lower and more balanced center of gravity. Photo courtesy of Philippi-Hagenbuch

The case for rear-eject bodies on haul trucks

Check out three ways the technology can boost productivity and safety for your haul truck fleet. Keep Reading

Haydon Materials utilizes 772 Cat haulers to move material to the Deister feeder and C125 Metso jaw crusher at the new Airport Road Quarry in Bardstown, Kentucky. Photo by Kevin Yanik.

Buying equipment based on total cost of ownership

When aggregate producers purchased equipment in 2018, it was often to fill a dire need. With critical production holes now filled, producers are looking to manufacturers and dealers to prove long-term value before they make their next major capital expenditures. Keep Reading

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Philippi-Hagenbuch haul truck solutions

From the Autogate Tailgate to Sideboards, Push Blocks and Water Tanks, PHIL products have become the industry-standard in the aggregates and mining. Keep Reading

The box-shaped structure of some water tanks increases capacity by about 20 percent and lowers the load’s overall center of gravity, enhancing stability and safety. Photo courtesy of Philippi-Hagenbuch

Why water tank design matters

Josh Swank, the vice president of sales and marketing at Philippi-Hagenbuch, provides tips to enhance safety and efficiency at your operations. Keep Reading

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s newest Autogate tailgate innovation is designed with a traditional outrigger that bolts to the undercarriage of the off-highway truck, allowing operators to retain Komatsu’s original OEM truck frame warranty. Photo courtesy of Philippi-Hagenbuch

Philippi-Hagenbuch debuts push block, positive seal tailgate at AGG1 2019

Philippi-Hagenbuch brings these and a new version of the Autogate tailgate for Komatsu rigid-frame trucks to the market. Keep Reading

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Short-distance hauling solution

Caldwell Stone turns to tailgates as a long-term fix in Danville, Kentucky. Keep Reading

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