The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s 2018 Young Leaders (YL) Annual Meeting, held April 25-28 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif., was a great success with more than 200 people in attendance. The meeting helped attendees improve professional and personal skills through development sessions, networking opportunities, and community service and teambuilding projects.
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Philippi-Hagenbuch Autogate Tailgates Ensure Full Truck Utilization
Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. (PHIL) has designed the Autogate Tailgate specifically to maximize haul-truck utilization, effectively increasing haul capacities by as much as 20 percent while also providing added safety and extended tire life.
Read MoreSpecifying the Right Truck and Body for Your Application
By Josh Swank Maximizing output and productivity are main objectives for every operation. For off-highway hauling, volumetric capacity, weight distribution, heaping and other factors can limit the productivity of standard truck bodies. To get the most out of a truck, it’s important to consider the size and type of equipment used for loading, an operation’s haul cycles, and the materials…
Read MoreA Message from Josh Swank of Philippi-Hagenbuch
“The Best Professional Experience of my Life” A couple of years out of college and freshly married, my career trajectory was not set on one within the aggregates industry, but as with many of us, fate intervened. I found myself in the land of full-sized Tonka trucks and boulders larger than my car, but I was young, new and excited…
Read MoreMINExpo Revisited
The World’s Largest Mining Show Had Something for Everyone, Aggregates Producers Included. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreTo Tailgate or Not to Tailgate: Is the ROI Worth it?
Tailgates with durable components, such as steel alloy chains, last longer and perform better. What if there was a simple solution for increased efficiency and reduced maintenance – all while putting more money in the company’s pocket? While it might seem like a small feature, not having a tailgate often results in loads that are typically 10-15 percent below rated…
Read MorePhilippi-Hagenbuch President Danette Swank Honored
The Manufacturing Institute awarded Danette Swank, president, Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc., with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award on Thursday, March 26, 2015.
Read MorePhilippi-Hagenbuch Charitable Program a Success
Last year, Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. (PHIL) undertook a unique philanthropic campaign to both give back to its community while also increasing support and awareness from its customers and dealers towards Breast Cancer prevention and research through a partnership with the Susan G. Komen Memorial. Through the unique agreement, PHIL began offering two unique versions of its Autogate Tailgate through its PHILanthropy program. With…
Read MorePhilippi-Hagenbuch Marks 45th Anniversary
November marks the 45th anniversary of Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. which was co-founded by L.B. “Phil” Philippi (Pat Hagenbuch’s Father) and LeRoy Hagenbuch, P.E. Since its founding, PHIL has grown into an international company focusing on innovations for haulage equipment that has a wide reach, yet retains its modest, family owned footprint in Peoria, Ill.It all started with two shoe boxes that led to…
Read MorePhilippi-Hagenbuch Offers Pink Tailgate
Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc. (PHIL) is working with the Susan G. Komen Memorial to increase breast cancer awareness and prevention and raise funds for research dedicated to finding a cure. Through December 2014, every customer that orders a pink PHIL Autogate Tailgate will have the option to take part in the Pink Tailgate Initiative, and PHIL will donate 5 percent of proceeds…
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