Archive for November 2021

Aggregate production up nicely in the third quarter

November 30, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

Crushed stone and sand and gravel production each got solid bumps, with aggregate production nationwide approaching 2 billion metric tons through three-quarters of 2021.

MDU Resources looks outward to 2026

November 30, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

Knife River Corp.’s parent company unveiled a five-year capital investment plan that includes investing in the Honey Creek Quarry in Texas.

Wm. D. Scepaniak manufactures some of its own equipment, including feeders like the burnt orange one seen here. Photo: Wm. D. Scepaniak

Inside a Wm. D. Scepaniak contract crushing operation

November 30, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

Wm. D. Scepaniak opened up its flagship contract crushing operation for an exclusive visit, showing off an elaborate spread in western Minnesota.

David Chereb Group expects aggregate demand to be slightly impacted because of the enduring pandemic. Photo: Nikola Nastasic/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

How Michigan producers are situated for the coming months

November 29, 2021 By P&Q Staff

Doug Needham, executive director of the Michigan Aggregates Association, discusses the state of the industry within his state in a short Q&A.

2021 aggregate production totals should be favorable once the U.S. Geological Survey presents them in full early in 2022. Photo: P&Q Staff

Plenty to celebrate as 2021 nears an end

November 26, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

Aggregate production and pricing were up, trade shows returned and a historic infrastructure bill passed. P&Q’s Kevin Yanik offers a year-in-review for the aggregate industry as 2021 winds down.

Gadus S3 V220C can be used in transport bearings and for chassis lubrication, as well as in applications in fixed plant operations. Photo: Shell

Shell Gadus S3 grease now dually certified

November 24, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

Shell Gadus S3 V220C 2 grease is now both NLGI GC–LB and NLGI HPM +HL certified, according to the company.

MC-Max is a scalable solution for mixed-fleet heavy equipment environments. Photo: Topcon

Topcon rolls out machine control solution for mixed fleets

November 24, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

Topcon Positioning Group’s MC-Max offers real-time data integration, connectivity and resource management capabilities.

NTN says its ceramic ball bearings are useful in a number of applications across a variety of industries. Photo: NTN

NTN releases ceramic ball bearings for electric motor applications

November 24, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

NTN’s new ceramic ball bearing offering comes with two shields, electric motor grease and C3 clearance as standard.

Fontaine Heavy-Haul debuts 60-ton trailer

November 24, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

The Magnitude 60HD is designed for operators who need more capacity than standard 55-ton models but want to avoid the financial jump to a 65- or 70-ton trailer.