MH Equipment, a full-service material handling provider, announced that its Evansville, Ind., branch has relocated. The new facility is officially open for business, and the company will be hosting an open house and ribbon cutting in the fall. “By living out our value statements we have experienced tremendous growth. This growth prompted our move to Evansville’s Northside where we can…
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Luff Industries, SKF Strike Partnership
Luff Industries announced a strategic partnership with SKF and the introduction of the SKF Equipped program beginning 2018. For the first time in North America an original equipment manufacturer will be integrating SKF bearings into its products through the SKF Equipped program to ensure they are delivering the highest quality products to customers. In order to combat roller failures due…
Read MoreMasaba Holds Dealer Training Events
Masaba Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of innovative aggregate material handling solutions, recently held two separate dealer network training events at its Vermillion, S.D., facility. Nearly 60 members of Masaba’s authorized dealer network and other guests attended the events. The company’s dealer training was a way to give attendees the opportunity to see the equipment in action and gain first-hand experience…
Read MoreFippinger Joins Crisp Industries
Jonathan Fippinger will join Crisp Industries as its new North Texas sales representative, according to the company. He will replace Greg Venghaus, a long-time Crisp employee who passed away suddenly in December. Prior to joining Crisp Industries, Fippinger spent 11 years in the oil and gas industry, working for Weatherford International in the North Texas area as a field sales and…
Read MoreJCB’s North American Dealer Network Adds Las Vegas Location
Equipment dealer Southwest Material Handling Inc., headquartered in Mira Loma, Calif., added a new JCB-dedicated location in Las Vegas. JCB of Las Vegas offers JCB’s industry-leading backhoe loaders and telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, large and compact excavators, and skid steers and compact track loaders with unique side-entry doors and a patented, single-arm PowerBoom, according to the manufacturer. “Considering JCB’s dedication to the…
Read MoreTerex Completes Sale of Business Units
Terex Corp. completed the sale of its Material Handling and Port Solutions business to Konecranes Plc for $595 million and €200 million in cash, and a million newly issued class B shares representing a 25 percent interest in Konecranes. “We believe that the Konecranes-MHPS combination represents compelling industrial logic that will deliver significant value to Konecranes customers, team members and…
Read MoreMaterial Handling Roundup
Updates, Innovations and Improvements to Keep Aggregates Producers Moving Material Effectively. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreMINExpo Preview: Terex Washing Systems
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) will launch two new products at MINExpo Booth 3379. Design and manufacture is driven by a spirit of innovation and response to market demands, resulting in unique, market-leading products, which constitutes the latest two additions to the TWS portfolio: AggreScalp and FM UltraFines. Market Area Director, Americas David Quail commented, “The new product launches is testament…
Read MoreForce Control Industries Offers MagnaShear Motor Brakes for Conveyors
The MagnaShear motor brake from Force Control Industries employs oil shear technology, providing longer service life even in demanding applications like the frequent start/stop cycles seen on conveyors, cranes and other material handling equipment.
Read MoreMajor League Material Handling
TIPS FROM THE PROS ON CONVEYOR ENGINEERING, USAGE, MAINTENANCE AND MORE. By Mark S. Kuhar Conveyors are the critical link that keeps material moving in an aggregates plant. While you can’t overstate the importance of crushers and screens, if the material doesn’t get to them efficiently, product doesn’t get made. Because they are so automatic in service, it is easy…
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