CDE’s global virtual conference will return for 2021 to bring industry leaders together to share their experience and expertise on a range of materials processing topics. Following the virtual event in October 2020, which featured 100+ industry professionals speaking at 90 sessions over two days, the 2021 symposium will extend to cover three days.
Read MoreMonth: April 2021
Dodge Momentum Index Rises in March
The Dodge Momentum Index moved 1.7% higher in March to 151.4 (2000=100) from the revised February reading of 148.8. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
Read MoreNIOSH Announces Release of ErgoMine 2.0 App Update
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has launched version 2.0 of the ErgoMine app, an on-the-ground resource for mine workers and mine safety and health professionals. The auditing app helps to identify, record and track ergonomics and safety hazards that can lead to injuries, illnesses, and fatalities at the worksite.
Read MoreNorth Dakota’s Major Urban Roads in Poor Condition
While recent increases in state transportation funding have started to provide local governments in North Dakota some assistance in addressing their transportation needs, the state will face challenges in maintaining and improving road and bridge conditions, safety and reliability without additional transportation funding. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could improve road and bridge…
Read MoreDeere Innovations Revealed at Press Event
April 6, 2021 – Developed in response to evolving customer needs and expectations, John Deere launched its Performance Tiering Strategy at a virtual press conference, delivering a range of products at different levels of capability and user experience. Available first on the wheel loader lineup, the Performance Tiering Strategy supports customers by providing machine solutions built for various applications and jobs…
Read MoreHCEA Welcomes Matt Brown
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. (HCEA) added Matt Brown to the CE sales team. Brown will be responsible for assisting Hyundai dealers across the Western region of the United States.
Read MoreTerex MPS
The CRH1113R Portable Closed Circuit Impactor/Screen Plant features the TI4250 impact crusher and a 6 x 16, two-deck inclined screen. The crusher is hydraulic clutch driven direct from a 450 hp Scania diesel. All other components are electric driven from the 150 kw generator. The brand new crusher, large screen and feeder, and low maintenance electric-driven components make this one-piece…
Read MoreJudge Orders Sale of Jordan Sands Properties
According to The Free Press, a judge has ordered the sale of Jordan Sands quarry properties in Mankato, Minn., for $8 million to help settle the company’s default on a $22 million loan.
Read MoreHere Come the Robots
Even when the COVID-19 downturn is finally past us, operators will have to continue exploring new avenues for cost reductions to be better equipped to withstand future market declines. In a report that looked into the adoption of robotics across the petroleum industry, Rystad Energy found that existing solutions could replace hundreds of thousands of oil and gas jobs globally…
Read MoreCDE Finds Solution for Argentinian Frac Sand Plant
La Chola has been producing sand and aggregates since 1994 in the Pampa Soler, Concordia province of Entre Rios in Argentina. A family-run company, it is divided into two businesses with La Chola II established to focus on the extraction of sand for hydraulic fracking.
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