Public Relations, Marketing And Advertising Create The Illusion That We Can Manufacture Reputation, But It Is A Fool’s Errand. By Thomas J. Roach Reputation is a broad term that implies prestige, reliability, quality, values and strength of character. Much effort and money is spent touting the other attributes, but the important one is character, and character must be observed. Our…
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Holcim’s Peabody Quarry Gets An A For Effort With Its School Clean-Up Activities. By Therese Dunphy At Holcim, community involvement is an integral part of how it operates, as demonstrated at its Peabody Quarry, which won an NSSGA Gold Award for Community Excellence in 2023. In that community, the operator has organized a school clean-up event at the John E.…
Read MoreSolar Power to Give Cemex Plant a Boost
Cemex USA announced an off-site renewable energy agreement with Georgia Power for its Clinchfield cement plant as the producer increases its decarbonization efforts. “Embracing solar power not only accelerates our own aggressive sustainability goals but also sets a powerful example for the entire industry,” said Ernesto Felix, Cemex US senior vice president, cement operations and technical. “By integrating renewable energy…
Read MorePermitting: Tennessee
According to www.WATE.com, a rock quarry located near a Jefferson County, Tenn., elementary school must halt its operations following a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The quarry off of Highway 25 roughly 200 yd. away from Piedmont Elementary has been met with community concerns over noise, dust, and regular blasting activity. Community members hired a lawyer in an effort to…
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According to KGFW, special use permits were approved for a sand and gravel, and portable concrete production pit and concrete storage site south of Odessa by the Buffalo County Commissioners during their meeting on Tuesday, April 23. The permits are related to ongoing I-80 construction projects between Elm Creek and Odessa. The commissioners considered a special use permit for a…
Read MoreBio-Based Bio-Power Summer Diesel Conditioner Gives Premium Results
Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-Power Summer Diesel Fuel Conditioner eliminates and prevents both conventional nozzle deposits and internal diesel injector deposits (IDID) in today’s most complex Tier 3 and Tier 4 engines using high pressure common rail (HPCR) and other injection systems. Suitable for use with both standard and bio-diesel fuel blends, this unique product cleans and lubricates to help keep engines…
Read MoreWhich Oil is Best Suited for Your Application?
When it comes to choosing the right oil for your application, several factors come into play. Some of these include the type of engine, operating conditions, and the age and mileage of the engine. Here are some guidelines on which oil to choose for different types of applications: On-Highway Fleets: For on-highway fleets, synthetic oils are the best choice as…
Read MoreIntercomp Portable Platform Scales for Commercial Measurement
Intercomp, a manufacturer of portable vehicle weighing and measurement products, introduced its LTR788 Dual Platform Scale, to the global Industrial Scale market. The LTR788 is NTEP Certified for commercial vehicle weight enforcement. Bringing new capabilities to wheel load scales, the LTR788TM Dual Platform Scale was created for direct measurement of individual tire loading in a dual-tire configuration. Although tire failures…
Read MoreNew FuelPro 750 Allows Fast and Efficient On-Site Refueling
FuelPro Trailers, a manufacturer of diesel fuel and service trailers, introduces its FuelPro 750. With a 750-gal. capacity, these stout, DOT compliant fuel trailers allow contractors, farmers and others to refuel equipment on-site quickly and efficiently. Rugged chassis is constructed from 6-in. C-channel for a long service life. Tank features seven-gauge steel, which is double seam welded for strength and…
Read MoreMotion Ai Offers Automation and Motion Control Solutions
Automation has made every step of the aggregate and cement process – exploration and finding, extraction, processing, and distribution – significantly more efficient and safer. With increasing global demand for a variety of natural resources, aggregate and cement firms must work both smarter and harder to find and transport these commodities. The future of mining lies in automated technology, which…
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