Bulk Exchange, the industry’s source for bulk materials, announced it has appointed Bryan Stolle to its board of directors. Stolle is a former successful entrepreneur and company builder, as well as a founding partner of Wildcat Venture Partners where he invests in SaaS, fintech and other technology focuses fundamental to Bulk Exchange. “I was immediately drawn to Bulk Exchange because…
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GIW SLYsight: Real-Time Insights into Pump Health
Traditionally, monitoring the condition of slurry pumps has been a challenge. Operators typically see the pumps at the beginning of their life when they are new and at the end when they are worn out, leaving a significant gap filled with guesswork. SLYsight from KSB GIW changes this by offering daily insights into the pump’s condition, allowing operators to monitor…
Read MoreSelf-Cleaning MAX Kleen Screen a Winner for Pompa Brothers
When Eric LaRoche, general manager of Saratoga Springs, N.Y-based Pompa Brothers, reached out to Samscreen he was in the market for an innovative screening solution since his primary screening and crushing station was dealing with some vexing problems. According to Samscreen, overall through-put was being reduced by near size material pegging of the 7- x 20-ft. top screening deck’s woven…
Read MoreJadair Says Proper Polymer System Selection Results in Cleaner Water
To help comply with EPA wastewater regulations and reclaim valuable resources, chemical polymers are added to industrial clarifiers, settling ponds and other wastewater equipment at various stages of treatment. These polymers promote flocculation, a process in which small particles clump together into larger particles called flocs, which settle to the bottom. The clarified water can then be discharged for re-use,…
Read MoreKeys to Successful Conveyor Safety & Maintenance Training
Bulk handling conveyors are massive, powerful systems that move tons of material per hour in complex networks over long distances. Whether the systems are in a mine, cement plant, port or quarry, their size, speed and power present the risk of catastrophic injury in the blink of an eye. This makes training essential, no matter what activity is happening around…
Read MoreWinning the Heart of Halawa with the Liebherr R 9150
As Hawaii’s largest concrete producer, Hawaiian Cement relies on the Liebherr R 9150 as its primary excavation equipment at Halawa Valley Quarry. The Liebherr R 9150 excavator plays a vital role in supplying essential materials for residential, commercial, and public construction projects to support Hawaii’s infrastructure network with high quality construction aggregate. As population and development rise, the pressure on…
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Slurry Analyzer
To enhance precision and efficiency in mineral processing operations, Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the Thermo Scientific Elescan XRF-100 Online Multi-Stream Elemental Slurry Analyzer. The analyzer supplies real-time elemental analysis of multiple slurry streams in a centralized multiplexed system configuration by employing the latest Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) technology, including low-power, air-cooled X-ray tube. The modular design allows for…
Read MoreDoing Digital
How the Mining Industry Can Manage Its Digital Skills Shortage. By Pieter du Plessis As technology evolves, the mining industry faces the challenge of upskilling its workforce to ensure safety and efficiency. The digital skills gap continues to grow so it is important that businesses within the mining industry not only recruit to fill the skills shortage but also actively…
Read MoreInternal Transfer Pricing
The Role Of Internal Transfer Pricing In The Aggregates Industry. By Barry Hudson Many aggregates companies operate across multiple business units – quarries, transportation, concrete, asphalt and sales divisions – each responsible for different parts of the value chain. Internal transfer pricing determines the cost at which materials move between these divisions before reaching the final customer. When set incorrectly,…
Read MoreConn-Weld Celebrates 50 Years of Success
Company Honors A Half-Century Of Excellence By Celebrating ‘The Products That Built Us And The People Who Define Us.’ By Mark S. Kuhar Conn-Weld is celebrating it 50th anniversary at this year’s AGG1 show, the first of many celebrations planned throughout the year. The focus of its booth, “The Products That Built Us and the People Who Define Us,” highlights…
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