Tag: General Equipment & Supplies

Industry trends and observations from the Upper Midwest

December 14, 2020 By Micah Tysver

One trend General Equipment & Supplies’ Micah Tysver points out is the idea that coarse aggregate is getting harder to find, meaning portable plants are becoming more of a necessity.

Says Stone Products’ Tom Kovesci: “With service, it’s how fast you can get the customer up and running when they break down.” Photo: Stone Products

What separates the top service providers from the pack?

July 2, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

The aggregate industry’s equipment dealers discuss the qualities that differentiate the best service providers from others.

Successfully mastering agg processing and rolling stock is fine art that not every dealer can achieve. Says General Equipment & Supplies’ Micah Tysver: “It takes time to evolve into handling the support of both sides of the business.” Photo: General Equipment & Supplies

What dealers seek in manufacturers when partnering

June 30, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

Dealers discuss the characteristics they seek out when considering manufacturers as business partners.

Local service is as critical as ever to aggregate producers considering the economic uncertainties brought on this year. Photo: Terex Washing Systems

Breaking down the industry’s capex activity

June 26, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

Aggregate producers came into 2020 with big equipment purchasing plans, but the pandemic forced many down a new road when seeking solutions.

Major's program involves hands-on training with a 6-ft. x 20-ft. screen box, training participants to spot and diagnose problems in the field. Photo courtesy of Major

Major, General Equipment partner on screening education

September 11, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

The screen media manufacturer partnered with the North Dakota-based dealer to offer aggregate producers more hands-on experience with vibrating screens.

The Aggregate Expo is held every three years in early March, often in snowy and cold conditions in Fargo, North Dakota. Photo courtesy of General Equipment

General Equipment’s Aggregate Expo a hidden gem

July 29, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A dealer based in Fargo, North Dakota, plays host to a unique outdoor trade show aimed at facilitating intimate manufacturer-producer relationships.

Superior adds process engineer to washing team, expands partnership with dealer

August 28, 2017 By Allison Kral

Superior Industries added Dan Bradford to its washing team as a washing process engineer. His responsibilities will include […]