Singleton Stone Fight Continues U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Matteson, is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take over permitting of a proposed quarry in Lake County, Ind., saying much of the environmental impact will occur in the Kankakee River in Illinois, according to the Daily Journal. A letter Kelly wrote to U.S. EPA Administrator Susan Hedman on Oct. 2…
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The Limits of Public Relations
Public Relations That Isn’t Proactive Ends Up Being Reactive, And That Is Highly Problematic. The profit motive and the golden rule form the eternal yin yang of business.
Read MoreThe Interpersonal Side Of Performance Reviews
Make Sure You Package The Process Well, Both The Functional And Face-To-Face Parts. I only remember two things from the performance reviews I have had during my career. One boss told me, “we could have hired someone right out of high school and they could have done as well,” and another boss said, “do you mind if I back-date this…
Read MoreUltraSonic Introduces Cleaner for Green Cleaning of Parts
UltraSonic LLC introduced the Ultra 2200FA, a full-featured ultrasonic cleaner with 55-gal. main tank capacity and horizontal transducers for superior cleaning action without solvents. These 220V models features an agitation table, dual filtration, a 10-gal. weir tank, sparge bar, and an insulated tank and lid. The V-bottom design allows for easy cleaning between batches. Side-mounted transducers mean there are no…
Read MoreTo 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…
Read MoreSDC High-Efficiency Baghouse Saves Energy
Scientific Dust Collectors’ (SDC) new cleaning nozzle provides an improvement in cleaning technology that achieves superior performance even at lower compressed air levels – as low as 80 psig. In addition, SDC’s unique baghouse design removes flow-restricting venturies, thus reducing the filtered air velocity and saving 2-in. WC on fan requirements. These energy savings are unique to the industry. SDC…
Read MoreJonas Construction Software Integrates with Contigo Systemsv
Jonas Construction Software announced an integration with Contigo Systems, which serves the location-based services market.
Read MoreRockwell Automation Offers Energy Saving Drive
Rockwell Automation introduced the industry’s first 50-kA, arc-resistant medium-voltage drive featuring full regeneration capabilities. The advanced ArcShield technology adds to the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7000 medium-voltage drive product line. Combined with an integrated arc-resistant Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE starter, the new PowerFlex 7000 drive system with ArcShield technology provides a fully integrated, arc-resistant starter-and-drive system. The ArcShield technology redirects hazardous energy and gases…
Read MoreKPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens Q Series Lowers Costs
The 6204QF Screen is the latest addition to the new Q Series of four-deck screens that is designed to increase production at a lower cost. The new 6204QF was launched at KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens’ 2015 National Dealer Conference, held this year in Yankton, S.D. Developed for a variety of wet and dry applications, including sand and gravel, shot…
Read MoreDeister Offers Two-Mass Electromechanical Vibrating Feeder
Deister Machine Co. Inc. highlights 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 mineral applications. The new…
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