Despite falling oil prices, the cost of paving with asphalt continues to rise across the U.S., according to a recent analysis from the Portland Cement Association (PCA). PCA stated that asphalt prices have reached record highs during the last six months.
Read MoreMonth: February 2015
Cole Named Bridgestone Commercial President
Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), announced the appointment of a new president in the commercial tire division. As president, Commercial OTR, Taylor Cole will be responsible for leading Bridgestone’s North American commercial and strategic direction. Cole will be instrumental in harnessing resources for continued growth of the division, solidifying Bridgestone’s commitment to the mining, construction,…
Read MoreAGG1 Preview: Deister Two-Mass Electromechanical Vibrating Feeder
Deister Machine Co. Inc., at Booth #2223, will show the latest addition to its heavy-duty and innovative line of screening, scalping and feeding equipment – the New Deister (EMF-Series) Two-Mass Electromechanical Vibrating Feeder, which is designed to allow greater control over high-capacity feed rates and productivity, while lowering costs per ton in a wide variety of rugged aggregate, mining and…
Read MoreMDU Construction Materials Business Grows
MDU Resources Group Inc. reported 2014 consolidated GAAP earnings of $297.5 million, or $1.55 per share, compared to $278.2 million, or $1.47 per share, in 2013. Consolidated GAAP earnings in the fourth quarter were $84.1 million, or 43 cents per share, compared to earnings of $91.3 million, or 48 cents per share, in 2013.
Read MoreMcCloskey to Debut New Jaw Crusher
McCloskey International will debut its new jaw crusher, the J45, at this year’s AGG1 show. On display at Booth 1064, the J45’s true 45- x 27-in. jaw, with both level and load sensors, ensures the most efficient material handling across applications. The new model joins the redesigned V2 Series jaw crushers coming to the market, including the J40 V2 and the…
Read MoreKleemann Cone Crushers Offer Fuel-Efficient Operation
The new Mobicone MCO 9i EVO/MCO 9i S EVO mobile cone crushers from Kleemann offer aggregate producers high-productivity secondary or tertiary crushing in a fuel-efficient, Tier 4 Final emissions-compliant machine. The S-version of the MCO 9i EVO provides a discharge conveyor-mounted final classifying screen with oversized aggregate return conveyor. This permits a closed material cycle and production of final particle sizes without…
Read MoreJohn Deere Dozers Boast More Power, Increased Fuel Efficiency
John Deere 750K and 850K Crawler Dozers not only meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards, but also incorporate value-enhancing features such as EcoMode and an updated Electro-Hydraulic (EH) control system. The K-Series crawlers provide contractors a Final Tier 4 product that affords higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs in earth moving, waste, and grading applications. “The new 750K…
Read MoreKomatsu Articulated Dump Truck is Tier 4 Final
Komatsu America Corp offers its HM400-5 articulated dump truck. Featuring a net 469 hp (350 kW), the HM400-5 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine that is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Komatsu’s Tier 4 Final engines are built on the solid foundation inaugurated in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu’s Tier 1 engines. This new articulated dump truck leverages…
Read MoreHitachi Construction Machinery Launches Rigid Dump Trucks
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. launched two rigid dump truck models designed for use in large-scale mining operations anywhere in the world – the 180-ton payload class EH3500AC-3 (nominal payload with standard equipment of 181 tons, target gross machine operating weight of 322,000 kg), and the 220-ton payload class EH4000AC-3 (nominal payload with standard equipment of 221tons, target gross machine operating…
Read MoreRockmore DTH Hammer a ‘High-Performance Tool’
Rockmore International launched the T series DTH hammer line and introduced the first model in this class – the ROK 600T. The new T hammer line was officially unveiled at the National Ground Water Association exhibition last year in Las Vegas. This new addition to Rockmore’s existing broad range of DTH hammers is a breakthrough for DTH drilling technology for mining,…
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