This 120-year retrospective of Rock Products’ coverage and the history of the aggregate and cement industries is combined with important national and international events. By Mark S. Kuhar & Josephine Smith
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Portable Plants: The Path to Production
Kleemann Mobirex Impactor Highly Productive One of two new impact crushers from Kleemann – the Tier 4 final-compliant Mobirex MR 110 ZSi EVO 2 – was shown at AGG1 2016 in Nashville. The MR 110 ZSi EVO 2 is the slightly smaller version of the MR 130 ZSi EVO 2. EVO 2 represents the continuing evolution of the successful EVO…
Read MoreOutlook/Forecast 2016: All Systems Go, Full Speed Ahead
WITH A NEW HIGHWAY BILL IN PLACE, THE FUTURE NOW LOOKS VERY BRIGHT FOR THE AGGREGATES INDUSTRY. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith It goes without saying, 2015 went out with a bang, and looking ahead to 2016, it is all systems go, full speed ahead. In a major victory for the aggregates industry, both chambers of Congress voted to…
Read MoreLoadout and Transportation
THE LATEST INNOVATIONS FOR MOVING MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT OUT THE GATE AND UP THE ROAD. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith While the bulk of an aggregates operation’s equipment and technology focus is the equipment down on the quarry floor, producers are also seeking the latest innovations for moving material and portable machinery out the front gate and up…
Read MoreFocus on Loading and Hauling
The Latest Developments in Loading and Hauling Technology From the Industry’s Top Manufacturers. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith
Read MoreRock Products Sponsors Young Leaders Luncheon
Dave Turin of Discovery Channel’s “Gold Rush” television series will be the keynote speaker at the Young Leaders Luncheon at NSSGA’s 2015 AGG1 Academy and Expo, March 17, 12:30 p.m., in Baltimore. Turin will discuss the importance of attracting and retaining talented young leaders for the aggregates and mining industries. The Young Leaders Luncheon will take place in the Baltimore Convention…
Read MoreAGG1 View from the Show Floor
You’ll Find a Wide Variety of Innovative Products to Grow Plant Productivity at this year’s AGG1 and World of Asphalt Shows. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith
Read MorePlaying the Waiting Game: Outlook/Forecast 2015
IN 2014, CONGRESS WAS NO HELP IN ADDRESSING OUR TRANSPORTATION FUNDING CRISIS, HOWEVER THERE ARE ENCOURAGING SIGNS THAT 2015 WILL BE A GOOD YEAR FOR AGGREGATES PRODUCERS. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith What can you say about 2014? It was a year when MAP-21 expired, and aggregates producers, state DOTs and transportation advocates waited with anticipation to see…
Read MoreEriez Reversible Liquid Vacuums Remove Oils, Coolants
Eriez HydroFlow Reversible Liquid Vacuums offer a simple, speedy solution to the usually time consuming and bothersome task of removing spent coolants, waste fluids and oils from machine sumps, reservoirs and storage tanks. These units will also discharge fluids out of the drum into a separate container, if desired, with just the turn of a knob. Lower quality competitive vacuums…
Read MoreNew Advanced Diesel Engine Insurance
The quality of today’s diesel fuel has not advanced, it in fact has deteriorated. Today’s diesel fuel contains more water than the fuel of just a few years ago. Water is the greatest concern because it is the most common form of contaminant. Water may be introduced into the fuel supply during fueling when warm; moisture laden air condenses on…
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