Unified SuperFlow Screens are an advanced combination of wire and polyurethane. The screens are designed to eliminate wire-to-wire contact. When material falls on the screen, the wires vibrate at their own frequency, allowing material to slip through while maintaining accurate material sizing. The vibrating action combined with the higher percentage of open area makes SuperFlow an excellent choice for screening…
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Digital Innovation Slows Construction Forecast
FMI released its Q2-2014 Construction Outlook. The forecast shows cautiously optimistic growth, as the forecast has been lowered a percent since the Q1-2014 Outlook. Construction-put-in-place for 2014 is now predicted to increase 7 percent over 2013 levels. One reason for the prediction, is the growth of the digital world. With e-commerce becoming a larger market, especially in the retail and…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Climbs Again in May
The Dodge Momentum Index gained 2.0 percent in May to 125.2, following April’s strong rebound. According to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial, the Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.…
Read MoreEagle Materials Up; Aggregates Revenues Rise
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for fiscal year 2014 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2014. Notable items for the fiscal year and quarter in relation to the prior year include: Fiscal year 2014 revenues of $898.4 million, up 40 percent. Fiscal year 2014 net earnings per diluted share of $2.49, up 104 percent. Fourth quarter revenues…
Read MoreIrving Materials Sponsors GeoFest
Irving Materials Inc. (IMI) sponsored GeoFest at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis. The three-day event is dedicated to the discovery of rocks and minerals. It draws in thousands of school-aged children, teachers and parents. This is fourth year that IMI has been the presenting sponsor of GeoFest. Beyond sponsorship, IMI employees and their families helped create a learning center…
Read MoreHousing Market Inching Back to Normal
Of the approximately 350 metro markets nationwide, 56 returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI), released today. This represents a net gain of nine metros year over year. The index’s nationwide score of .88 held steady from the previous month. This…
Read MoreLiebherr Loader Focuses on Fuel Consumption, Operating Costs
The main features of the Liebherr L 586 wheel loader are cost-effectiveness and environmental-friendliness. According to the company, tractive force and speed are adapted to suit demand automatically and without gear changes. Even the change from forward to reverse travel is controlled hydraulically, so that no mechanical reverse gear is required. The machine also features: EconomyThe Liebherr driveline reduces wheel…
Read MoreStéphane Godin
Stéphane Godin, president and CEO of Graymont, is touting the company’s just released Sustainability Report. He said Graymont’s mission of “improving our world by responsibly meeting society’s needs for quality lime and stone products” is a priority for the company. Congratulations Stéphane, you are a Rock Star!
Read MoreHillhead is Happening
June 9, 2014 – More than 80 machines will be put through their paces in four ‘live’ demonstration areas (Quarry Face, Rock Processing, Recycling and new for 2014, General Purpose) at Hillhead this year. Hillhead 2014 takes place at Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, UK June 24-26. Machines that will be seen in action include including crushers, screens and shredders…
Read MoreCaterpillar Excavator Features Tier 4 Final Technology
The new Cat 390F and 374F excavators use fuel-efficient Cat ACERT engines – the C15 in the 374F and C18 in the 390F – to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions regulations. The new models build on the durability, reliability and performance of the D Series, and they reflect Cat’s F Series design criteria, which include low fluid consumption…
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