Top News KPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens Hold Conference KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens hosted its annual National Dealer Conference Sept. 21-23, at the Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. manufacturing facility in Yankton, S.D. Illinois Legislator Tries to Stop Indiana Quarry U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) requested a stay of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s (IDEM) water permit that was issued for the Singleton…
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KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens Hold Dealer Event
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens hosted its annual National Dealer Conference Sept. 21-23, at the Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. manufacturing facility in Yankton, S.D.
Read MoreKPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens Track-Mounted Jaw Crusher
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens introduced the new-generation track-mounted GT125 Vanguard Jaw Crusher, which offers increased energy savings, reduced cost of operation and improved reliability. The GT125 is an ideal mobile crusher for aggregate production, mining, recycle and concrete applications. Its large, dynamically-balanced, heavy-duty flywheels produce up to 33 percent more inertia than competitive models, leading to a reduced cost…
Read MoreDoing Double Duty at Dealer Days
Sept. 23, 2015 – I am blogging live this week from KPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens’ Dealer Days in Yankton, S.D. The company debuted 10 new and/or improved crushing and screening products at the event, announced the launch of its new website, and revealed that its iconic mascot, Rocky the dinosaur, will be returning as a branding motif on all of its equipment.…
Read MoreKPI-JCI Hires Saenz for Mexico; Central America
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens hired Said Vivas Saenz as its new regional contract sales manager for Mexico and Central America. In his new position, Vivas Saenz will be responsible for customer and dealer development for KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens in Mexico and Central America. He will also work closely with the Astec Aggregate and Mining Group, which internationally markets…
Read MoreKPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens Debut Cone Crusher
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens debuted its new FT400DF track-mounted cone crushing plant during the 2015 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, held March 17-19 in Baltimore. The new FT400DF features a Kodiak Plus K400+ Cone Crusher, a track-mounted cone crushing plant designed to deliver efficient material sizing, making it a perfect choice for both mobile and stationary producers who need…
Read MoreKPI-JCI Horizontal Impact Crusher
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens launched its new GT440 Horizontal Shaft Impact Crusher (HSI) during the 2015 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in Baltimore. The new track-mounted GT440 features an Andreas 4240 Horizontal Shaft Impact Crusher, which includes a 3- or 4-bar rotor configuration, allowing the end user to choose the best solution for the application, said Ron Griess, product…
Read MoreVerified Versatility
JAWS, CONES, STACKERS HELP QUALITY CRUSHING MEET SPEC FOR CUSTOMER. By Mark S. Kuhar The ability to quickly adapt to unforeseen situations is key to thriving as a producer in a tight job market. But for Gene Henrie, owner of Quality Crushing, Cedar City, Utah, conquering unexpected challenges is just part of the job. When Henrie was first contracted to…
Read MoreMcGuire Hired as KPI-JCI Service Manager
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens has hired Patrick McGuire as service manager for its Oregon manufacturing facility. In his new position, McGuire will be responsible for directing all activities associated with servicing of company products. In addition to managing a team of service technicians, he will also facilitate the training of service staff in the evaluation and repair of all products.…
Read MoreKPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens Hires Whyte
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens has hired Stephen Whyte to manage the company’s track-mounted product lines in efforts to further develop the innovation behind its mobile equipment. Whyte, who previously served as engineering manager for Metso Minerals and product manager and designer for McCloskey International Ltd., brings with him 20 years of experience in the construction equipment industry. For the past…
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