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MSHA unveils proposed rule for crystalline silica

July 5, 2023 By

According to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), the proposed rule is designed to lower miners’ exposure to silica and improve respiratory protection.

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IRock Crushers and Road Machinery representatives showcased the latest IRock mobile plants during an event in Arizona. Photo: IRock

IRock, Road Machinery host demo day

July 5, 2023 By

The two companies showcased the latest IRock crushing and screening plants during an event in Litchfield, Arizona.

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Sandvik debuts digital tool for drilling, blasting operations

June 30, 2023 By

The My Sandvik Onsite solution, which is built on Sandvik’s OptiMine technology, leverages data to optimize surface drilling operations.

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FRD-USA opened a 9,000-sq.-ft. branch in Reno, Nevada, that will stock down-the-hole and top-hammer crawler drills alongside rock drill parts. Photo: FRD-USA

FRD-USA expands with facility in Nevada

June 29, 2023 By

The manufacturer of blasthole drills, breakers and other attachments has a new location in Reno that expands its rock drill division.

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Highway Equipment president Thom Reynolds, left, and Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas president Stan Park celebrate Highway Equipment’s 15th year as a Hyundai dealer. Photo: Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas

Hyundai territory expands for Highway Equipment

June 29, 2023 By

Highway Equipment Co. now represents Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas in an Ohio territory that includes Cleveland, Canton and Youngstown.

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Autogard torque limiters act as a mechanical circuit breaker to protect a drivetrain, disengaging the driving and driven sides in the event that a jam or overload creates a torque spike that exceeds its preset torque value. Photo: Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord redesigns torque limiter series

June 29, 2023 By

The company says the design of the Autogard F400 series increases torque capacity and expands the product’s application range.

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Soosan America’s JET-9 is capable of drilling 3 in.- to 4.5 in.-diameter holes while the JET-12 is capable of drilling 3.5 in. to 5 in. in diameter. Photo: Soosan America

New feature incorporated into Soosan drills

June 29, 2023 By

Soosan America introduced JET series hydraulic drifters to its Rock Commander line of rock drills.

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FEC Quarry in Miami is the third-largest producer of crushed stone in the United States, according to the latest United States Geological Survey rankings. Photo by Zach Mentz

Ranking the nation’s top 100 crushed stone producers

June 28, 2023 By

The U.S. Geological Survey released its top 100 crushed stone producing companies based on 2021 tonnage totals.

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Western Global's new Fuel Cube Type-S is designed to fit in the back of a truck and includes enhanced safety features and increased versatility. Photo: Western Global

Western Global debuts compact fuel tank

June 27, 2023 By

Western Global’s new Fuel Cube Type-S is designed to fit in the back of a truck and includes enhanced safety features and increased versatility.

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