Archive for March 2019

Eriez names director of sales, product management

March 31, 2019 By Zach Mentz

Eriez promoted Jeff Kaveney to director of sales and product management.

The next Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference is scheduled for Jan. 14-15, 2020, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. Photo courtesy of the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Pit & Quarry Roundtable shifts to Naples in 2020

March 29, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

The annual event bringing aggregate producers together with manufacturers, dealers and other industry professionals, will take place Jan. 14-15 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida.

If 21st century technology can improve both jobsite safety and production, there’s no reason not to embrace change. Photo: iStock.com/SeventyFour

Safety tech: The next sensation

March 29, 2019 By Zach Mentz

A healthy blend of smart technologies and tried-and-true approaches is the ticket to next level-safety in the aggregate industry.

McLanahan H-Series MAX Screen

March 28, 2019 By PQ Sponsor

This triple-shaft horizontal screen is screen technology that increases operation efficiency by offering a screen with more accurate particle sizing.

Superior names Northeast US territory sales manager

March 27, 2019 By Zach Mentz

Superior Industries named Cary Octavio as territory sales manager for conveyor components covering the Northeast United States.

To maintain a safe washing operation, walk it daily, train personnel on the proper lockout/tagout procedures associated with equipment, and keep the area around the plant clean. Photo courtesy of McLanahan Corp.

Safety practices to follow around washing, classifying equipment

March 27, 2019 By Edited by Zach Mentz

Keeping your site clean and training operators on safety procedures have long-lasting benefits for your personnel and equipment.

Dyno Nobel DigiShot Plus 4G

March 27, 2019 By PQ Sponsor

This system allows users to speed up blast layouts, prevent blast delays, reduce user errors, and improve blast outcomes.

PCA expects cement consumption to slow in 2019

March 26, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

The pace of cement consumption growth is expected to soften each year through 2021, the Portland Cement Association reports.

NSSGA appoints VP of government, regulatory affairs

March 25, 2019 By Zach Mentz

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association promoted Michele Stanley to vice president of government and regulatory affairs.