The Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association (WISA) is holding its 2022 Annual Technical Seminar and Membership Meeting on Feb. 16 in Eau Claire, Wis.
Read MoreMonth: February 2022
Superior Improves Performance of Guardian Horizontal Screen
Superior Industries Inc. said that several key features improve the performance of its popular Guardian Horizontal Screen in stationary or static settings.
Read MoreGranite Celebrates 100th Anniversary
By Mark S. Kuhar Granite celebrated its centennial on Jan. 4. Founded 100 years ago in Watsonville, Calif., Granite has grown into one of our nation’s largest civil infrastructure contractors and construction materials producers. Granite works in multiple end-markets from Guam to Alaska to Florida and many points in between. Granite President and CEO Kyle Larkin wrote the following open…
Read MoreOIG’s Audit of MSHA Enforcement is a Mess
OIG Concluded That MSHA Wasn’t Effectively Managing the Enforcement Process. So What Does That Mean for You? By Brian Hendrix Audits aren’t fun for anyone, though it’s better to be the auditor rather than the auditee. Most of the time, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is basically the auditor. On occasion, MSHA is on the receiving end of…
Read MoreClearSpan Provides Mobile Structures
As the aggregates industry continues to endure high demand, an increase in exploration is necessary. While producers explore and mobilize from site to site, the need for temporary structures has never been higher within the industry. ClearSpan supplies both temporary and permanent structures, and its buildings can be easily and rapidly installed, quickly uninstalled and re-erected in a matter of…
Read MoreStockpile Surveying Gets a Boost from Drone Technology
By John Frost Yearly stockpile reconciliations are wrapping up, and companies are crossing their fingers for accurate material estimates. For aggregate companies, this process is essential to keeping their customers’ projects on time and on budget as they enter 2022. If stockpile estimates are off by even 1,000 tons, companies could easily incur high losses at $6 to $7 per…
Read MoreABB Working to Develop Digitally Integrated All-Electric Operations
ABB announced it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the adoption of new and sustainable technologies in mining. The two are creating solutions for digitally integrated all-electric operations to help meet industry goals on net-zero emissions.
Read MoreCarlson Mining 2022 Software Released
Carlson Software unveiled its newest product, which focuses on transparency, and mine-design and planning control: Carlson Mining 2022. Carlson’s 2022 official release includes mining modules for Carlson Geology, Carlson Surface Mining and Carlson Underground Mining, all CAD-based software modules that enable modeling, analyzing and planning capability. The release also includes new additions for drillhole labeling, offering users complete control on…
Read MoreConn-Weld Offers Extreme Duty Screens
Conn-Weld’s Extreme Duty Scalping screens stand up to the most severe applications and large tonnages. Durable suspension is specifically designed to tolerate surge loads.
Read MoreTsurumi Shows Pumps Line at the World of Concrete
Tsurumi Pump exhibited its line of electric submersible pumps, engine pumps and generators at the World of Concrete tradeshow, Jan. 18-20, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With the recent passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tsurumi underscored its growing network of technical support and its ability to secure availability ahead of an expected surge in road and…
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