A Look at Mobile Apps With Equipment and Technology in Mind. By Josephine Smith
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The Bar Has Been Raised
THERE MAY BE BETTER WAYS TO HELP ADULTS LEARN AND RETAIN INFORMATION THEY GAIN FROM EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING EVENTS. By Joseph P. McGuire and Billy Snead This is the first in a two-part article on effective mine safety training. – Ed. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations outline safety training requirements for all employees, contractors and visitors to mine…
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FRACKING BOOM HELPS ARCILLA MINING DOUBLE PRODUCTION, AND IT RELIES ON HEAVY IRON AND SMART FINANCING TO KEEP MATERIAL MOVING. By Mark S. Kuhar Under the surface of the southeastern portion of the United States is a 350-mile stretch of kaolin clay that pulses life into the mining industry with its versatility. The soft clay is used to manufacture a…
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NEW MODULAR WASH PLANT AT GS MATERIALS PRODUCES SPECIALTY SAND FOR PINEHURST GOLF CLUB. By Mark S. Kuhar In 2013, GS Materials investigated the possibility of a new wash plant that would solve the problems that the company was experiencing with their existing processing system. The plant was more than 40 years old and was not processing clay lumps…
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ROCK PRODUCTS PRESENTS THE TOP 25 CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATES PRODUCERS. Following are the top 25 aggregates producers in the United States, according to information released by the U.S. Geological Survey. This information is based upon 2012 production and does not take into consideration mergers and acquisitions that have occurred since that time. – Ed. 1. Vulcan Materials Co.1200 Urban Center DrBirmingham, AL 35242Phone:…
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AT R.E. PIERSON’S STONE YARD IN NEW JERSEY, W.S. TYLER CONDUCTED SPECIALIZED FIELD TESTS FOR A NUMBER OF AGGREGATES PRODUCERS. By Mark S. Kuhar This is the second in a new series of personal accounts called “Quarry Stories,” written by the editor of Rock Products, bringing you perspective and insight gleaned from more than 20 years of covering the equipment,…
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IMPACT CRUSHER AT AN APAC-KANSAS CITY QUARRY HAS THE OPERATION PRIMED FOR SUCCESS. By Mark S. Kuhar Dozens of contractors, businesses, municipalities, and state and federal agencies count on the crushed limestone aggregate produced at APAC-Kansas City quarries. One facility produces more than 400,000 tpy of crushed limestone for concrete and asphalt aggregate used for projects throughout the Kansas City…
Read MoreIgniting Potential
LUCK STONE IS CREATING ITS OWN FUTURE WITH A VISIONARY APPROACH TO BUSINESS. This is the first in a new series of personal accounts called “Quarry Stories,” written by the editor of Rock Products, bringing you perspective and insight gleaned from more than 20 years of covering the equipment, technology, plant operations and people that make the aggregates industry…
Read MoreAn Interview With Paul Detwiler III, New Enterprise Stone & Lime
ROCK PRODUCTS TALKS TO THE 2014 CHAIRMAN OF NSSGA ABOUT THE NEW STRATEGIC PLAN, REAUTHORIZATION AND THE BEST ADVICE HE EVER RECEIVED. By Mark S. Kuhar As you begin your term at the helm of NSSGA, what is the number-one thing you would like to accomplish? I am ready to fight the good fight for our industry. We will need…
Read MoreCrushing for Cubicity
Steve Pegler (sales manager, Elrus), Jason Macy (vice president of operations, Hawaiian Cement), Kevin Bohanon (sales manager, stationary crushing and screening, USA, Sandvik Construction). Hawala Quarry In Hawaii Has Come To Rely On Its VSI For Profitable Production. By Mark S. Kuhar The island of Oahu in Hawaii, headquarters of the United States Pacific Command and the state capital, Honolulu,…
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