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 MoreMonth: June 2014
Hillhead 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…
Read MoreKomatsu Dealer Takes Lead with Simulator Training
A Mexican machinery dealer will be helping its customers reduce maintenance costs and increase machine availability though the use of Immersive Technologies’ simulator training solutions. Road Machinery of MITSUI Group is adding value to their customers and support offering through simulator-based machine operator training at its recently inaugurated training center in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. The self-contained PRO3-B Advanced Equipment Simulator…
Read MoreFurukawa DCR20 Down-the-Hole-Drill Features Easy Controls
The DCR20 from Furukawa Rock Drill has established itself as a reliable, productive resource for drilling operations, according to the company. These drills have been tested in soft, medium and hard rock conditions with multiple end-users and applications. Servicing the DCR20 is easy with access to all key components such as the engine, fluid levels and compressor through large panel doors…
Read MoreOrica Uni Tronic 600 an Advance in Technology
The Orica uni tronic 600 is one of three systems within the company’s Next Generation range and represents a significant advance in blasting technology, according to the company. At the heart of the system is a more sophisticated ASIC, providing greater levels of safety and reliability. With new features such as on-bench testing and improved fully programmable millisecond timing, gains can be…
Read MoreAustin Powder Rock Star Detonators Provide Precise Control
Rock Star electric detonators from Austin Powder are designed to provide the precise control necessary to produce accurate and consistent blasting results in a variety of blasting applications in the mining, quarrying and construction industries.
Read MoreNSSGA Young Leaders: Greetings from Palm Springs
Members of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Young Leaders (YL) gathered at the Riviera Palm Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, Calif., in April for their annual meeting. Once again, I had the pleasure of attending such a great networking and informative event. Things kicked off with the Chairman’s Welcome and Mark S. Walsh Reception on…
Read MoreClock is Winding Down for Highway Bill
It is getting to be “situation critical” for passing a new highway bill. On the heels of the Obama Administration’s Grow America Act, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved S.2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, a long-term bipartisan bill to reauthorize the nation’s transportation programs for six years at current funding plus inflation, illustrating broad bipartisan support for…
Read MoreFirst Look – June 2014
Nichol Joins Rock ProductsMining Media International is pleased to announce that Kyle Nichol has joined the staff of Rock Products and C&D World magazines as a regional sales manager.
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