MSHA Has Decided To Require More From These Workplace Examinations. What Does It Mean For Producers? By Erik M. Dullea
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Permitting – JULY 2016
Quarry Dodges Permit Revocation A Dane County, Wis., committee voted not to revoke a permit for a quarry that some believe is causing damage to nearby properties in the town of Deerfield, Wis. The county’s zoning and land regulation committee voted 3-2 against the revocation of a conditional use permit for Oak Park Quarry after postponing a vote several times…
Read MoreThe Three Stages of Performance Reviews
To Be Most Effective, Break Performance Reviews Into Separate Parts. By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreCASE Offers Fluid Analysis Kit
CASE Construction Equipment announced the release of the 4-in-1 Systemgard Fluid Analysis Kit. The preventative maintenance tool provides a picture of fluid and internal system conditions without users having to dissemble the machine. It monitors system cleanliness and filtration efficiency, which helps extend the life of the machine and reduce replacement costs, and helps ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
Read MoreSandvik HX900 Wear Segments Offer Better Wear Protection
Sandvik Constructionlaunched new HX900 wear segments; bars, buttons and runners. According to the company, HX900 wear segments have the longest wear life on the market and maintain the original shape of vital equipment surfaces. This means fewer stops, lower maintenance and operating cost, and more time for production.
Read MoreMack Trucks Increases Productivity With Omnitracs Integrated Telematics
Mack Trucks announced an expansion of its fleet-management services with the addition of Mack Omnitracs Integrated Telematics. Powered by Omnitracs, LLC, a global pioneer of fleet-management solutions for transportation and logistics companies, Mack Omnitracs Integrated Telematics utilizes Mack’s factory-installed telematics hardware to help boost productivity and safety by providing real-time GPS location information, as well as driver performance data.
Read MoreFairbanks Scales Announces Technology Innovations
Fairbanks Scales Inc.announced updates to its FB2550 Advanced Scale Instrument software that allows greater flexibility in weighing options for FB2550 users.
Read MoreBaldor Dodge Offers MagnaGear XTR Speed Reducer
The Baldor Dodge MagnaGear XTR, engineered with Baldor Dodge proven planetary and helical gear technology, is the ultimate advancement in speed reducers. The reducers’ simple power-dense design offers torque ratings from 100,000 to 3,500,000 in.-lb., assuring increased reliability in a more compact, economical, heavy-duty package.
Read MoreCustomer Feedback Key to Design of Superior’s First Aggregate Screen
Superior Industries Inc. completed research and devlopment of its first-ever aggregate screen. Known as the Guardian Horizontal Screen, the triple-shaft, adjustable oval stroke design was engineered using valuable customer feedback.
Read MoreJCB Adds California Dealer to Network
JCB added Bakersfield, Calif.-based Mobile Ag & Industrial Supply, Inc. to its North American dealer network as Mobile JCB. The dealership now offers JCB’s industry-leading articulated telehandlers, wheel loaders, rough terrain forklifts, Fastrac high-speed agricultural tractors, and innovative skid steers and compact track loaders with unique side-entry doors and a patented, single-arm PowerBoom. Mobile JCB has adopted JCB’s overall look and brand,…
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