National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Board Chair Jim Nickolas issued the following statement announcing Michael Johnson’s departure as NSSGA’s president and CEO. “Mike Johnson has been a valued leader of this association for the past 11 years. He will be leaving NSSGA, as of October 11 and on behalf of NSSGA’s leadership and its members, we wish him…
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Crushing and Breaking
Mobile Productivity, New Systems, Solving Producer Challenges and More. By Mark S. Kuhar Aggregates producers are always looking at the latest product innovations and improvements. Here are some of the latest developments in the areas of crushing and breaking. KleemannThe intuitive SPECTIVE operating concept from Kleemann contributes significantly to efficient operability of the Kleemann crushing plants. The mobile application SPECTIVE…
Read MoreRock Products + Young Leaders
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) recently convened its 2024 Annual Young Leaders Meeting in San Antonio. The event was attended by Rock Products’ prevailing Young Leader, Managing Editor Josephine Patterson. Along with keynotes from industry leaders, the meeting included educational breakout sessions on various topics, such as environmental permitting and drone utilization. The general session featured discussions…
Read MoreRock Products Talks With Montabert’s Scarfia, Langa
Rock Products recently caught up with Montabert General Manger Aaron Scarfia and Senior Buyer/Planner Chelsi Langa to talk AGG1, breakers and more. RP: How was the AGG1 experience for Montabert this year? Chelsi Langa: I thought it was pretty good. I think we had a good turnout and we had a lot of people who were interested in the demolition tools…
Read MoreBridgestone Americas Debuts New V-STEEL Z
Bridgestone Americas returned to AGG1 to officially debut its new V-STEEL Z TRACTION (VZT) construction tire, the company’s latest 25-in. product innovation for loader and grader applications. Bridgestone also spotlighted its full lineup of engineering solutions, a suite of best-in-class services aimed at helping customers achieve lower total cost of ownership. “Bridgestone was excited to officially debut our new VZT…
Read MoreBKT Shows EARTHMAX Tire Line at AGG1
BKT showed the best of it’s EARTHMAX tire lineup for the OTR industry at AGG1. BKT’s EARTHMAX range of tires are specifically designed to meet the special needs of the OTR industry and to ensure top performance no matter how complex the operating environment. “BKT has always considered attending the AGG1 a top priority, and this year is no different.…
Read MoreMetso Presents Innovations, Technologies at AGG1
Metso introduced the latest unit to the Nordberg HPe crusher series at AGG1, of which the first crusher, Nordberg HP200e, was launched last year. The Nordberg HPe crushers are engineered to meet the varying and constantly increasing performance needs of the aggregates and mining industries. The new Nordberg HP350e offers enhanced performance, easier and safer maintenance, and a series of…
Read MoreSpring Equipment Roundup
The AGG1 Academy & Expo, co-located with the World of Asphalt Show & Conference, ran March 25-27, at the Nashville Music City Center in Tennessee – and the event was a huge success. Held two out of every three years (it is not held during ConExpo-Con/Agg years), AGG1 is the aggregates industry’s leading exposition and education resource. AGG1 features in-depth…
Read MoreFirst Look May 2024
TOP NEWS WIA takes part in AGG1 Academy?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…
Read MoreWomen in Aggregates Hosts Panel, Mixer at AGG1
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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