The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, unveiled a new brand identity to reflect how its more than 1,000 members build momentum for the industry. “The launch of our new logo embodies the spirit of AEM to move the off-road equipment industry forward,” said Dennis Slater, president of AEM.…
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Command Alkon Adds Moore to Leadership Role
Command Alkon, a leading supplier-collaboration platform for construction’s heavy work, announced the addition of Doug Moore as vice president of cloud platform. In his role, Moore will bolster the company’s long-term technology vision, be responsible for the cloud platform and drive key cloud technology topics such as scalability, security, analytics, and information access. “Command Alkon’s continuous growth represents a game-changing…
Read MoreFederal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Delayed by Shutdown
The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Inflation Adjustment Act) requires the Department of Labor, including MSHA, to annually adjust its civil monetary penalty levels for inflation no later than Jan. 15 of each year. Adjustments are made by issuing a final rule that is…
Read MoreGreat Lakes Limestone Trade Up 1.3 Percent in 2018
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 28.4 million tons in 2018, an increase of 1.3 percent compared to 2017, reported the Lake Carriers’ Association. 2018’s loadings were also 2.8 percent above the trade’s five-year average.
Read MoreCat Tricone Drill Bits Designed to Lower Drilling Costs
Cat Tricone Drill Bits are designed for the most severe rotary blasthole applications, yet are cost effective for a wide range of drilling needs. The new line includes six diameters ranging from 171 mm (6 ¾ in.) to 311 mm (12 ¼ in.).
Read MoreBoart Longyear Offers Diamond Bit Series
Boart Longyear said that the complete series of Longyear Diamond Drilling Bits is now available. All drillers from the newly promoted to the seasoned veteran find the color-coded Longyear diamond drilling bits much more effective in obtaining higher productivity, according to the company.
Read MoreGraniterock Solar Panels Earn Clean Air Leader Award
Installing 3,000 solar panels at Graniterock’s A. R. Wilson Quarry did more than roll back the meter last year. Graniterock was recognized as a clean air champion by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District in California due in part to the company’s use of solar as an alternative energy source.
Read MoreSelection of Borehole Diameter for Optimizing Fragmentation
The Selection of the Proper Borehole Size Is the First Decision That Is Made and Will Directly Impact All Other Blasting Decisions. By Anthony Konya and Calvin J. Konya
Read MoreOutlook/Forecast 2019
With or Without a Federal Infrastructure Plan, 2019 is Likely to be a Year of Incremental Gains. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson
Read MoreBalcones at 50
Cemex’s Balcones Quarry – The Largest Crushed-Stone Plant in the United States by Production Volume – Celebrated Its 50th Anniversary. By Mark S. Kuhar
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