Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. (KPI), Johnson Crushers International (JCI) and Astec Mobile Screens announced their plan to offer modular structures to their system offerings. KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens offer a complete line of pre-engineered modular crushing, screening and conveying components for a variety of applications. The modular systems feature bolt-together design for simple installation, smaller site footprint and easy access for…
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Dakota Aggregates Increases Throughput, Reduces Downtime with New Jaw Crusher. By Mark S. Kuhar A unique partnership between the University of Minnesota and Dakota Aggregates has led to the mining of the last large aggregate reserve in the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
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BIG CREEK SAND AND GRAVEL IN BORGER, TEXAS, FOUND A WAY TO ACHIEVE THE HIGH PRODUCTION NEEDED TO MEET DEMAND. By Mark S. Kuhar The recent passage of Texas’ Proposition 7 – the single largest increase in transportation funding in Texas’s history – means one thing for aggregate producers in the Lone Star State: Focusing on production is more critical…
Read MoreKPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens Offer New Q Series Screen
The new 6204QF Screen is the latest addition to the new Q Series of four-deck screens that is designed to increase production at a lower cost. Developed for a variety of wet and dry applications, including sand and gravel, shot rock and recycle, the new 6204QF Screen provides the same aggressive and efficient screening action as KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile…
Read MoreNew Tow-Behind Conveyor Saves Producer Substantial Time, Money
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens released a new portable tow-behind conveyor, designed to eliminate the costly double-handling of material and built as a perfect match for the manufacturer’s exclusive FT line of continuous crushing and tracking impactors. The tow-behind conveyor is constructed with a hitch that can attach to a track plant and easily travel behind the plant as it…
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Kleemann Mobirex Impactor Highly Productive One of two new impact crushers from Kleemann – the Tier 4 final-compliant Mobirex MR 110 ZSi EVO 2 – was shown at AGG1 2016 in Nashville. The MR 110 ZSi EVO 2 is the slightly smaller version of the MR 130 ZSi EVO 2. EVO 2 represents the continuing evolution of the successful EVO…
Read MoreKPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens Offer New Q Series Screen
The new 6204QF Screen is the latest addition to the new Q Series of four-deck screens that is designed to increase production at a lower cost. Developed for a variety of wet and dry applications, including sand and gravel, shot rock and recycle, the new 6204QF Screen provides the same aggressive and efficient screening action as KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile…
Read MoreKPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens Promotes Griess, Lininger
Ron Griess Kolberg-Pioneer Inc., Johnson Crushers International Inc. and Astec Mobile Screens Inc. promoted Ron Griess to North America Sales Director – East. In his new position, Griess will be responsible for directing, administering and coordinating all domestic field sales operations for the eastern region. In this role, he will report to the vice president of sales and marketing, to establish and…
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KNIFE RIVER’S ST. CLOUD, MINN., OPERATION INCREASES PRODUCTION AND LOWERS COSTS FOR ITS CUSTOMERS. By Mark S. Kuhar Craig Raske is aggregate equipment manager for Knife River in St. Cloud, Minn. Craig Raske knows that his equipment is only as good as the people on the ground running it. That’s why he makes certain his operators and supervisors are not…
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN MATERIALS INVESTS IN NEW CRUSHING EQUIPMENT AND LINERS. By Mark S. Kuhar For years, Tom Smith had been satisfied with the performance of his cone liners. As general manager of Rocky Mountain Materials and Asphalt in Colorado Springs, Colo., Smith has been instrumental in growing the once-small excavation company into a highly successful asphalt and concrete powerhouse that…
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