Archive for June 2019

Regal Beloit showcases Time Saving Axial Groove at AGG1 2019

June 28, 2019 By

Regal Beloit’s Jim Johnson offers a rundown on the company’s Time Saving Axial Groove at the 2019 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo.

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Crusher operators undoubtedly deal with as much noise as anyone within an aggregate operation. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Monitoring workplace noise to improve employee health

June 28, 2019 By

Technology can play a key role in the long-term health of your employees, but some operations need to first understand and consider exactly what’s at stake.

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Market dynamics are driving new frac sand operations in places like Oklahoma and Louisiana. Photo courtesy of CDE.

Agility key to frac sand success

June 26, 2019 By

Changes in the frac sand market landscape are opening opportunities to new and upcoming operations in different parts of North America.

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The 877H wheel loader will bridge the gap between the 856H and 890H wheel loaders. Photo courtesy of LiuGong North America.

LiuGong North America brings wheel loader to US market

June 25, 2019 By

The 877H wheel loader will bridge the gap between the 856H and 890H wheel loaders, and is designed to bucket applications in the aggregate industry.

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The 2019 induction ceremony is Feb. 11 in Indianapolis. Photo courtesy of Lee Beckmann

The path forward for the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame

June 24, 2019 By

The next Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place in 2021 during AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik details what’s ahead for this seven-year-old event.

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Photo courtesy of Vulcan Materials

Embracing diversity key to Vulcan Materials’ growth

June 24, 2019 By

Vulcan Materials is now a part of an organization called CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, which strives to increase diverse representation of women and people of color throughout companies.

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The workforce challenge that isn’t going away

June 24, 2019 By

While producers and manufacturers struggle to find quality people and keep them on board, progressive companies are getting creative to build their future workforce.

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Photo courtesy of ELRUS

ELRUS Control Towers

June 24, 2019 By

Providing a 360 degree view and complete control of your spread, ELRUS Control Vans & Towers can significantly increase production.

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Photo courtesy of Aggregates Equipment

Aggregates Equipment Ortner

June 23, 2019 By

The Ortner uses much less water than other dewatering and classifying machines, and rinses sand and other materials up to 3-in.

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