According to the Winona Daily News, the city of Winona, Minn., may soon be the first in the state to monitor frac sand levels in ambient air.
Read MoreDay: November 7, 2013
Looking into the Crystal Ball
As 2013 winds down, experts are starting to get a better idea of how 2014 is going to look. McGraw Hill Construction, part of McGraw Hill Financial, just released its 2014 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2014 will rise 9 percent to $555.3 billion,…
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Registering In Advance Saves One-Third Off The Badge Fee, Plus You Can Register Online For Exhibits As Well As Educational Programs.
Read MoreAn Interview With Michael Johnson
By Mark S. Kuhar The New President And CEO Of The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association Takes The Reins And Weighs In On The Aggregates Industry.
Read MoreExplosives Safety and Security Critical for Aggregates Producers
The Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) plays a vital role in regulating and educating the explosives industry and in protecting the public from inadequate storage and security. Federal explosives law and regulations provide requirements and standards for the secure storage of explosives materials. To maximize the effects of regulatory compliance, the following voluntary suggestions, developed in partnership…
Read MoreReporting Explosives Theft or Loss
Report thefts or loss of explosive materials to the United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) 800-461-8841 or 888-283-2662 (ATF-BOMB). The USBDC staff is available to provide guidance to industry members on how to complete properly reports of a theft or loss. In the event that missing explosives are found, or stolen explosives are recovered and returned, please notify the USBDC…
Read MoreCASE Debuts Equipment at Wisconsin Event
CASE Construction Equipment launched its new M Series line of dozers at a special media presentation held at its proving grounds in Tomahawk, Wis. Rock Products was on-hand for the event. One of the new machines – the 2050M – is a 214-hp dozer/ripper machine targeted to the aggregates market.
Read MoreGeith Buckets
Designed for use with excavators ranging in size from 8 to 75 tons, Geith heavy duty buckets are ideal for loading applications involving soil, dirt and gravel. Available in a wide variety of sizes, Geith heavy duty bucket models weigh between 783 and 8,576 lb., with the largest model boasting a heaped capacity of 5-1/4 cu. yd. Standard design features…
Read MoreTerex Loader Offers Higher Production, Lower Emissions
The Terex TL120 wheel loader comes with a Tier 4 interim 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with intercooler, as well as the new Terex Smart Control operating system, and a quieter cab offering a better view to the ground for the operator and a new cooling system, the company said.
Read MoreCat Multi-Terrain Loaders for Multiple Uses
Caterpillar offers three Multi-Terrain Loaders (MTLs) that feature a completely new cab with designs that enhance operator comfort and control; new lift-arm design for improved sight lines; and increased engine performance for greater productivity.
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