A Michigan sand and gravel mine operator has issued a stern warning to officials in rural Washtenaw County after suffering a setback in its pursuit of permits for a new mine on 400 acres of farmland, according to Michigan Live. In a March 30 letter, an attorney for Michigan Materials & Aggregate Co., also known as Stoneco, threatened legal action…
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Total Construction Starts Decline in March
Total construction starts fell 12% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $903.8 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts lost 29%, in part due to the start of three large manufacturing facilities in the prior month. When those three large projects are removed, nonresidential starts in March would have risen 10%. Residential starts also fell…
Read MoreDana Offers Spicer Heavy-Duty Transfer Cases for Off-Highway Use
Dana Inc. offers Spicer heavy-duty transfer cases for a wide range of off-highway applications, including mining rigs; dump, block and fire trucks; logging units; transit mixers; military vehicles; sweepers; oil and water drilling rigs; and agriculture. “No matter the terrain, Spicer transfer cases provide maximum power for all transmission speeds in nearly any off-highway application, just by pulling a lever,”…
Read MoreBMH Offers Wearnetics Wear-Maintenance Strategy
Wearnetics is a state-of-the-art technology designed by BMH Global Design specifically as a wear-maintenance strategy to reduce total operating cost. BMHg streamlines the reporting process by harvesting real time data to expedite corrective action to return best possible asset performance. Evolution of WearneticsThe team at BMHg has been in mining for a long time and designed all forms of transfer…
Read MoreSchenck Sells Mining Business to Sandvik
Schenck Process, a global company for sustainable, integrated measuring and process technology solutions, signed an agreement for the sale of its Mining business to Swedish engineering group Sandvik AB.
Read MoreRegal Rexnord Offers RexPro Engineered Steel Chain
The new RexPro engineered steel chain (ESC) from Regal Rexnord offers the strength and durability of engineered steel chain with its exclusive field connection link, which makes assembling and maintaining engineered steel chain safer, faster, easier and more cost effective than other chains, the company stated.
Read MorePeterbilt Touts Updates to Model 567 Vocational Truck
Peterbilt said a key update to its Model 567 vocational truck are found in the new VMUX electrical system, which delivers enhanced functionality and seamless integration with many different types of bodies for vocational customer applications. Exterior updates to the Model 567 include a cab-mounted side mirror, bright air intake bezel option and increased DEF tank volume. On the inside,…
Read MoreTips on Saving Fuel for Diesel Vehicle, Truck and Equipment Operators
Drivers of off-road machines and equipment in the United States rely on diesel engines and fuel. Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) said it is the most energy-efficient internal combustion engine, getting the best value for each fuel dollar spent. “Diesel is the lifeblood of the global economy, reflecting its dominance across key sectors like goods movement, agriculture, transportation, and industrial uses.…
Read MoreLittelfuse Launches Industrial Shock Block Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
Littelfuse Inc. launched its SB5000 Industrial Shock Block Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to help protect workers from electrical shock by detecting leakage current, and interrupting the circuit for loads up to 60 A. In addition, the SB5000’s advanced ground check protection functionality monitors the ground wire for continuity, from the Shock Block to the load, to interrupt power or prevent…
Read MoreHCSS Helps Contractors Do More with Less
HCSS solutions can help contractors be more efficient, so they don’t have to hire as many people. When contractors deploy digital transformation solutions, they become leaders in their space, with greater efficiencies and the ability to hire more easily, the company stated. The Associated General Contractors of America’s 2022 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Survey of more than 1,000 firms…
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