More than 200 people gathered in Pittsburgh for Rock Products’ second Frac Sand Insider conference. The second day of the event featured a transportation logistics panel; an equipment and technology panel discussion focusing on conveyor belts, cyclones and anti-blinding screens; an analysis of what it takes to mine frac sand underground; and a session on how to improve the quality and ROI of proppants.
Read MoreMonth: November 2014
AEM Announces Pillar of the Industry Awards
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced the 2014 recipients of the annual Pillar of the Industry awards. Winners are member companies who have achieved Gold-level status in the Association’s I Make America pro-manufacturing advocacy campaign.
Read MoreFrac Sand Insider Day One
Nov. 17, 2014 – More than 200 people have gathered in Pittsburgh for Rock Products’ second Frac Sand Insider conference. The first day of the event featured a keynote address by fracking advocate Greg Kozera; a financial analysis of the frac sand market by Brandon Dobell of William Blair; an overview of frac sand drying by Jeff Morris, vice president, Heyl & Patterson Inc.; a session…
Read MoreGranite Construction Reports Third Quarter Results
Granite Construction reported net income of $15.3 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2014, compared to revised net income of $13.0 million in the third quarter of 2013. Diluted earnings per share in the quarter were $0.38 compared to $0.33 in the prior-year period.
Read MoreEriez ERVs for Vibratory Feeders, Screeners, Conveyors
Eriez Electric Rotary Vibrators (ERVs) provide a powerful and efficient driving force for vibratory feeders, screeners and conveyors. The company offers a broad range of these rugged units to satisfy practically any application need. Eriez ERVs serve as effective flow-aid devices to move material dependably, from small hoppers to large bunkers. The elliptical action of the ERV helps settle material…
Read MoreKomatsu Launches Intelligent Machine Control Excavator
Komatsu America introduced the PC210LCi-10 intelligent Machine Control excavator to the North American market at a special event held at Komatsu Training and Demo Center in Cartersville, Ga. The event was attended by Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith, the only aggregates industry editor on-hand for the event. The PC210LCi-10 features Komatsu’s unique machine control and guidance technologies, built upon the successful foundation…
Read MoreBecome an Insider
Nov. 14, 2014 – The frac sand market is still going strong. Frac Sand Insider 2014 is the only show devoted solely to sharing operational insights and solutions for the frac sand industry. Presented by Rock Products, the conference will take place at the Westin Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Tailored to both experienced operators and companies just entering the industry, this is…
Read MoreOff-Highway Diesel Prices
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of Nov. 14 is $3.421. That is higher than the previous comparison price-per-gallon of $3.359.
Read MoreNSSGA Demands EPA Back Down on Waters Rule
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reconsider its proposal to radically expand the scope of federal authority over water and land uses across the U.S. Aggregates producers argued that the policy change is unjustifiable and the cost to the American taxpayer and industry would…
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…
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