Superior Industries, Inc. reached an agreement to purchase the assets of FLSmith’s crusher manufacturing plant in Pekin, Ill. According to Superior, the major asset associated with the transaction is a 10-year-old, 70,000 sq. ft. plant that currently employs 30, well-trained production employees. Superior plans to utilize the new facility as a U.S.-based manufacturing center for cone crushing equipment. Earlier this…
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The Rock 100
Top Crushed Stone Producers List This list of the top crushed stone companies in the country is based on 2013 data from the U.S. Geological Survey, which is the most current available. It does not reflect mergers and acquisitions that have taken place since that time. – Ed.
Read MoreTroubleshooting Conveyor Malfunctions
HERE ARE SOME COMMON AREAS OF CONCERN WITH CONVEYOR BELTS AND HOW TO QUICKLY REPAIR THEM WHILE ON THE JOB. By Mark S. Kuhar Rip-detector installed. Compared to practices from more than a century ago, today’s modern technology helps improve production much more efficiently. However, sometimes new technology and methods can malfunction, causing procedures to abruptly halt until the problem…
Read MoreLoadout and Transportation
THE LATEST INNOVATIONS FOR MOVING MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT OUT THE GATE AND UP THE ROAD. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith While the bulk of an aggregates operation’s equipment and technology focus is the equipment down on the quarry floor, producers are also seeking the latest innovations for moving material and portable machinery out the front gate and up…
Read MoreAtlas Copco Launches Website; Named ‘Green’ Company
Mining and construction professionals can access newer and more specific information about the Atlas Copco location nearest them through a new Atlas Copco USA Stores website. The new site, www.atlascopcousastores.com, will have easy-to-navigate equipment listings, allow customers to request parts and communicate with the service department. Whether it is new or used drill rigs, air compressors or paving equipment, the new website will…
Read MoreEriez Offers Feeders With Up to 2,000 TPH Capacity
Eriez HVF Mechanical Feeders are available in nine models and can control up to 2,000 tph (1,820 mt) of material. These low-profile machines move high volumes of bulk material reliably and economically, according to the company. Their compact design allows for more room around equipment, smaller tunnels under stockpiles and easier installation. A variety of trough sizes and types are…
Read MoreCat Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Caterpillar Inc. was named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), recognizing Caterpillar as a sustainability leader in the Industrial Engineering sector. This marks the 16th time Caterpillar has been included in the DJSI list. The annual DJSI process involves a thorough analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance factors, assessing issues such as innovation management, supply chain…
Read MoreTerex Trucks Appoints Three Regional Managers
Manuel Nemer Terex Trucks appointed three new regional managers; Manuel Nemer, Paul Culliford and Joe Sottosanti. They will be responsible for improving customer satisfaction, vehicle off-road awareness and parts marketing and engagement. “We see ourselves as the specialist in off-road truck solutions and that means continuing to invest in resources that ensure we’re in a position to give the best possible…
Read MoreFred Weber, Rogers Group, Hawbaker, Make Acquisitions
Fred Weber Inc. Maryland Heights, Mo., has acquired the asphalt business of Pace Construction in the St. Louis area, nearly doubling the asphalt portion of Fred Weber’s business and growing the company’s revenues significantly.
Read MoreCar Appointed Essroc Italcementi North American President
The Italcementi Group has appointed Alex Car as president and CEO of its Essroc North American operations. He succeeds Francesco Carantani who will be assuming new duties within the Italcementi Group.
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