Since being first introduced in 1906 by Universal Engineering Corp., the jaw crusher design has remained pretty much the same over the last century – until now. McLanahan Corp. spent two years collaborating with customers to fully understand their needs when it comes to primary crushing. Since the concept for the Freedom Series Jaw Crusher design was first introduced at…
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Caterpillar Updates Medium Wheel Loader Product Line
Caterpillar announced the 2016 product update to its Cat M Series medium wheel loader product line (950M, 962M, 966M, 972M, 966M XE, 972M XE, 980M and 982M). Dedicated to responding quickly to customers’ needs, these product updates enable Caterpillar to bring new features and product improvements to market more rapidly and with greater frequency than the traditional machine development cycle, the company…
Read MoreHyundai Construction Equipment Adds HL955TM Wheel Loader
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas introduced the Hyundai HL955TM wheel loader, the newest addition to its HL900 series of Tier 4 Final-compliant wheel loaders. The HL955TM joins a family of six other Hyundai HL900 wheel loader models the company began introducing in 2015 to U.S. and Canadian markets. The new model was among more than 20 Hyundai construction machines on display…
Read MoreLaser Technology Inc. Offers Blasting, Profiling Solutions
Whether you are measuring a stockpile volume or designing the perfect blast, using Laser Technology Inc.’s (LTI) reflectorless laser technology is by far the quickest and safest method available, according to the company. Take the TruPulse 360R, in conjunction with the Archer 2 data collector and LTI’s MapSmart + Volume software, and you’ll be able to accurately measure the volumes…
Read MoreDoofor Penetrates Market With DF560L-2M Drill
Doofor Inc. launched a new version in its DF550/560-series drill. Manufactured with premium quality components and innovative in-house technology, the new DF560L-2M is now the most powerful rock drill available in the Doofor product line, according to the company. The new Doofor DF560L-2M is a high-frequency hydraulic rock drill, specifically designed for production drilling on the surface, underground and in…
Read MoreRock Products 120th Anniversary – Part 11
IN THIS SPECIAL YEAR-LONG SERIES CELEBRATING OUR 120TH YEAR PUBLISHING MILESTONE, ROCK PRODUCTS PRESENTS A HISTORY OF THE AGGREGATES INDUSTRY. In This Issue, We Cover The Years 1990-1999. With little doubt, automated production became more prevalent for aggregate and cement companies of every size beginning in the 1990s. Prior to this period, companies may have had aspects of plant operation, such as…
Read MoreTerex Finlay To Show Three New Crushing; Screening Products at Hillhead
Terex Finlay is set to unveil three new products at Hillhead in what they are calling its largest-ever presence at the show. The company will officially launch the new C-1540 direct drive cone crusher and 674 triple-deck inclined screen. Terex Finlay will also preview the new I-140RS impact crusher in advance of its launch in the third quarter of 2016.…
Read MoreCantie Appointed to Summit Board
Summit Materials announced that its board of directors has appointed Joseph S. Cantie as a new director, also serving on the Audit Committee. Cantie has more than 30 years of financial and operating experience primarily in the industrials sector. With the appointment of Cantie, Summit’s board now comprises eight members. Tom Hill, CEO of Summit, stated, “We are thrilled to add…
Read MoreCurry Supply Announces New Regional Sales Manager
Curry Supply Co., manufacturer and dealer of commercial service vehicles, announced that Bruce Carpenter has joined the organization as their newest regional sales manager. In his new role, Carpenter will be responsible for developing customer relationships and driving sales in Virginia, eastern Tennessee, as well as central and western North Carolina. He will follow up leads, write sales quotes, and…
Read MoreDSC Dredge Receives “E-Star” Award for Exports
DSC Dredge, LLC, based in Reserve, La., received the 2016 President’s “E-Star” Award for exports. In a ceremony held on May 16, 2016, at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker said, “These companies demonstrate the opportunity inherent in selling Made-in-America products to the broad customer base that exists outside our borders.…
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