NSSGA Young Leaders Meeting Features Mark S. Walsh Award

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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Specifying 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…

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A 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…

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To 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…

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Philippi-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…

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Philippi-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…

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Philippi-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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