Canadian aggregate-exploration-and-development company Highbank Resources Ltd., said that a crew at its Swamp Point North (SPN) quarry project recently returned to the site and is actively clearing snow, upgrading and maintaining roads, and logging/clearing further quarry area for stockpiles. The quarry is located on the Portland canal, south of Stewart, in Northwest British Columbia, Canada.
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PB Materials Acquires Damron Sand & Gravel
PB Materials Holdings Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Damron Sand & Gravel. Damron is a leading provider of sand and gravel to the Lubbock, Texas, and surrounding markets with a significant reserve position in the region.
Read MoreHyundai Debuts Upgraded Wheel Loaders
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. launched its two newest wheel loaders, the HL770-9A and the HL780-9A. These models are part of Hyundai’s new 9A product line, all of which meet Interim Tier 4 standards and are ideal for aggregate, quarry and truck loading applications. Hyundai’s HL770-9A and HL780-9A loaders are built with reliable components including electronically controlled, fuel efficient, Cummins…
Read MoreKPI-JCI Dealer Days a Huge Success
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens hosted 70 authorized North American dealers at its annual National Dealer Conference, held Sept. 15-17 at The Curtis Hotel in Denver. Rock Products Editor Mark Kuhar was the only aggregates industry magazine chief editor to attend the event. Each year, KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens launches new products and sales tools for its dealers during its National…
Read MoreNew Terex Finlay Machines Designed for Quarry Duty
Terex Finlay introduced two new machines for quarry duty at this year’s Hillhead show: the 883+ and the 893. The Terex Finlay 883+ is designed to work after a primary crusher or on its own as a frontline screening machine. This versatile and adaptable machine is suitable for working in quarrying, mining, construction and demolition debris, topsoil, recycling, sand, gravel,…
Read MoreJust the CrusherFax, Ma’am
August 1, 2014 – Now this is an innovative idea. The federal government’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued to Mellott Company the federal service mark registration for “CrusherFax by Mellott Company.” This means that crushing equipment sold by Mellott Company is the only equipment that may be supported by CrusherFax documentation. CrusherFax is similar to the Carfax documentation…
Read MoreMellott Promotes Blake
Mellott Company has named Rich Blake as its chief executive officer. Blake assumes the title of CEO in addition to his role as company president. The previous CEO, Paul C. Mellott Jr., will continue to serve as chairman of the board of Mellott Company. Blake joined Mellott Company in September 2008 and has many years of global experience in the…
Read MoreAtlas Copco Hosts Powercrusher Demo
Aggregate and recycling professionals saw new crushing and screening equipment in action at Pine Bush Equipment’s Holmes, N.Y., location April 26. The event introduced the PC2 crusher and HS1 screen to Pine Bush customers and served as a key step in the training process for the dealership’s sales force. “Pine Bush Equipment has been proud to represent products within the…
Read MoreWeir Minerals’ Cone Crusher Comes in Four Models
Weir Minerals features the Enduron SP series cone crusher line as part of its expanding comminution product portfolio, which includes crushers, screens and high-pressure grinding rolls. The term “comminution” refers to the size reduction and sorting of mining, mineral and aggregate materials. Available in the SP 100, SP 200, SP 300 and SP 400 models, and ranging from 100 to…
Read MorePicking a Perfect Primary
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…
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