Tag: Josh Swank

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Philippi-Hagenbuch remembers one of its founders

September 8, 2021 By

Pat Hagenbuch, a co-founder of the Illinois-based company that’s been building equipment for off-highway haul trucks since 1969, died last month. She was 79.

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Quarry managers rely on tailgates to increase load volume and jobsite productivity. Photo: Philippi-Hagenbuch

How tailgates can improve efficiencies

June 21, 2021 By

Key considerations to optimize your return on investment and maximize efficiencies within your truck fleet.

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Making the case for rear-eject equipment

February 11, 2021 By

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank explains why rear-eject equipment offers producers an opportunity to streamline operations with a single piece of equipment.

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One approach to squeeze efficiencies from your hauling fleet

October 26, 2020 By

Although economic uncertainty pushed a number of truck purchases off to 2021, producers can still enhance their hauling experience with smaller investments.

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How equipment suppliers are successfully providing virtual training

October 1, 2020 By

Despite the pandemic, equipment manufacturers continue to provide training and resources to aggregate producers – even in socially distanced times.

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Talking haul trucks, tailgates with Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank

August 27, 2020 By

P&Q visits with Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank to discuss 2020, how next year is shaping up, and what producers can do to effectively navigate the economic downturn when it comes to haul trucks.

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How clear haul roads lead to boosted production

March 18, 2020 By

Whether it’s aggregate or other material, the overall success of an operation can be tied to the condition of haul roads.

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Hardox HiTemp is specially designed to withstand extreme temperature environments, allowing Philippi-Hagenbuch to reduce necessary plate thickness while maintaining the product’s service life. (Photo: Philippi-Hagenbuch)

Philippi-Hagenbuch updates steel in Hot Slag Bodies

March 10, 2020 By

Philippi-Hagenbuch is now using SSAB Hardox HiTemp steel in its customized Hot Slag Bodies, which are part of its HiVol Truck Bodies lineup.

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Because the blade of a rear-eject body pushes materials out at a steady rate, the truck maintains a lower and more balanced center of gravity. Photo courtesy of Philippi-Hagenbuch

The case for rear-eject bodies on haul trucks

September 19, 2019 By

Check out three ways the technology can boost productivity and safety for your haul truck fleet.

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