ABB will showcase its innovative solutions at AGG1 in Nashville on March 25-27. Attendees are invited to visit Booth 717 to learn about the company’s motor line, designed to meet rigorous demands and harsh conditions reliably and efficiently while achieving lower life cycle costs. Connect with ABB experts for insights on safe, reliable products, and integrated operations. Explore innovative solutions…
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Process Machinery Inc. Celebrates Anniversary
Process Machinery Inc. (PMI) is celebrating a legacy of 45 years of excellence in the aggregate industry. PMI has expanded throughout their 45 years to be a full-service provider offering complete plant design and construction, installation, parts, service and rebuilds. PMI provides innovative solutions with technical application and professional engineering expertise. PMI was founded in 1979 by David H. Miles…
Read MoreDurex Appoints New Sales and Product Manager
Durex Products Inc. appointed Keegan Nelson as sales and product manager. Nelson brings almost 10 years of experience in the aggregate industry to his new role at Durex Products. Prior to joining Durex, he worked at Martin Marietta as a sales representative. Earlier in his career, there he also led the daily production crew at a secondary crushing plant. His…
Read MoreScreening: More Output, Less Waste
Enhancing Sustainability Through Optimized Production. By Serge Raymond A growing trend within the aggregate industry is adjusting practices with the end goal of creating zero-carbon mines. Increasing operational efficiency is one key approach toward this goal, which requires a cohesive relationship between a plant’s workforce and its equipment, among other factors. Screen media selection plays a vital role in this…
Read MoreUnearthing the Future
Decoding A Decade of Trends in U.S. Aggregate Mining. By Jake Tanner In the ever-evolving world of aggregate mining, understanding the past can be the compass to navigating the future. At Burgex, we’ve always been driven by a thirst for knowledge and a passion for exploration – both underground and within data. Our latest mission? Diving deep into the historical…
Read MoreDSC’s Annual ‘Dreducation’ Class Expands
After months of planning, DSC officially announced a significant enhancement to its annual “Dreducation” Class. Its one-day event has now evolved into a comprehensive Three-Day Aggregate Training Short Course to be held Feb. 27-29, 2024, at the Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St Louis St., in New Orleans. “Never done to this magnitude in the aggregate industry this course is set…
Read MoreIf You Build It
Using Design-Build To Streamline The Process Of Creating A New Quarry Processing Plant. By Raymond Perr The Infrastructure Investment and Job Act is providing unprecedented funding for construction projects across the county. This legislation includes around $550 billion in new federal investments for rebuilding America’s roads, bridges, water infrastructure, and more. Approximately $110 billion is specifically designated for repairing and…
Read MoreVan Keppel Is Your One-Stop Shop for Aggregates Equipment
Supported by “the best supply group and aggregate technicians in the Midwest,” the Aggregate Equipment Group at Van Keppel strives to be your one-stop shop for crushing, screening and conveying needs. From concept to crushing you can count on Van Keppel, according to Sam Hayes, aggregate sales manager. The company offers industry leading crushers, screens, conveyors, structures, feeders, bins, pugmills,…
Read MoreAI in the Aggregates Industry
A Chat With ChatGPT. By Stuart Burgess Recently I virtually sat down with one of the leading artificial intelligence (AI) platforms that is trained specifically in language models – you can interact with it conversationally. This platform, which became virally popular shortly after launch in late 2022 is known as ChatGPT. As AI continues to evolve, there is much speculation…
Read MoreMcLanahan Corp. to Acquire Diefenbach
McLanahan Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire Diefenbach, an Italian manufacturer of filter presses and thickeners based out of Medolago, Italy. The two companies, which have been working together on projects since 2013, expect the acquisition to close during the second quarter of 2023. Diefenbach has been a leader in liquid-solid separation using filter presses since its founding in…
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