On the first day of AGG1, Women in Aggregates (WIA) – formed by SEMCO Publishing, the parent company of Rock Products magazine – sponsored a successful AGG1 Academy session and networking mixer at the Music City Center in Nashville. The interactive “Finding the Next Generation of Women in the Aggregates Industry” panel featured Resa Furey, marketing & business development manager, Global Mining…
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Department of Labor to Honor Workers Whose Jobs Claimed Their Lives
When the nation first observed Workers Memorial Day on April 28, 1970, an estimated 38 U.S. workers suffered fatal on-the-job injuries each day and many more endured debilitating respiratory diseases and other life-altering illnesses related to workplace exposures. Today, work-related injuries in the U.S. claim about 15 people’s lives a day. In 2022, a reported 5,486 workers suffered fatal injuries,…
Read MoreSuperior Pulley Now Available in AR Steel
Superior Industries Inc. reported that its newly redesigned Chevron Pulley is now available in abrasion resistant (AR) steel. According to the conveyor components manufacturer, the use of abrasion resistant steel in manufacturing of conveyor pulleys enhances their durability, especially in applications handling aggressively wearing bulk materials. This reduces maintenance costs, improves operational efficiency, and ensures consistent performance in demanding environments.…
Read MoreMissouri S&T Professor Wins SME’s Mineral Industry Education Award
Dr. Samuel Frimpong, vice provost for graduate education at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was honored with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration’s (SME) Mineral Industry Education Award during the 2024 SME Annual Conference and Exhibition in Phoenix. “I am very grateful to SME for recognizing my achievements and impact in education, research and scholarship, and my contributions toward…
Read MoreThe Value of Preventative Maintenance in Achieving Sustainability Goals
By Guilliaume Roeckel Keeping an eye on the wellbeing of your equipment and machines can greatly improve your sustainability efforts. For example, having preventative maintenance schedules in place can lead to up to 20% savings in raw material usage, as well as a 30% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. So, if you’re actively trying to become more eco-conscious in your…
Read MoreIntelliTrans: Revolutionizing Risk Management
In today’s volatile market, even a minor disruption can cripple your supply chain. IntelliTrans, offering multimodal transportation management solutions, discussed the pivotal role of transportation management systems in bolstering supply chain resilience through comprehensive risk-management strategies centralized around a single point of control. A centralized approach enables businesses to proactively identify and mitigate risks across all transportation modes, thereby enhancing…
Read MoreHCSS Announces Integration with Clue
HCSS announced integration with Clue. This platform connects all company assets – yellow irons, on-road, rentals and crew into a single system. Clue integrates with HCSS HeavyJob, Telematics and Equipment360, providing an integrated platform for all systems where users get a single pane of glass view of their entire operation. Clue integrates with: HCSS Telematics: Construction Equipment Tracking Software. Typically,…
Read MoreEmerson Releases the Rosemount 9195 Wedge Flow Meter
Emerson released the Rosemount 9195 Wedge Flow Meter, a fully integrated solution consisting of a wedge primary sensor element, supporting components and a selectable Rosemount pressure transmitter. The new meter’s unique flexible design is ideal for measuring process fluids with a wide range of demanding characteristics in various heavy industry applications, including metals and mining, oil and gas, renewable fuels,…
Read MoreABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 Motors an Evolution of Motor Efficiency
Motor operators in all industries are staying ahead of the curve in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship with ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motors. ABB’s SP4 technology meets the NEMA Super Premium efficiency level in a standard AC induction motor design operating across the line, independently of a variable speed drive. NEMA Super Premium efficiency is generally comparable to IE4 efficiency for…
Read MoreEDGE ScreenPro S18 Offers High Production Rates
Transform even the toughest feed material into profit with the EDGE ScreenPro S18 heavy duty, tracked scalping screen. EDGE Innovate, a designer and distributor of a range of equipment used in the quarrying, port handling and recycling industries, has expanded its offering with a product that delivers high production rates and precision screening. The dynamic 18- x 6-ft. (5.4 x1.75…
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