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U.S. Concrete acquires mining aggregate reserves
U.S. Concrete acquired the Wantage Stone reserves, a site development quarry in Hamburg, N.J. Find out how this acquisition aligns with the company's strategic objectives to expand its construction material operations.
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New, improved products emerge from dealer conference
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens hosted 65 North American dealers at its annual National Dealer Conference at the Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. manufacturing facility in Yankton, S.D. Check out what new products were showcased at the event.
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New construction starts fall in August
New construction starts fell 11 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $554.5 billion, reports Dodge Data & Analytics, lowering the Dodge Momentum Index to 117. See how this affects the total index for 2015.
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Syntro-Flo Cone Crusher Loading Feeder
The Syntro-Flo Cone Crusher Loading Feeder by Syntron is a direct drive vibratory feeder with a discharge designed for equal distribution of fine and coarse product. Like traditionally designed feeders, it is suspension-mounted, which can be easily integrated into a trolley system.
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Buckle your seat belt
Over the course of a 12-month period beginning in March, manufacturers will unveil cutting-edge equipment at no less than five major trade shows. Editor Darren Constantino sifts through these events and explains the benefits of attending them. → MORE
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A better-trained workforce
Despite the shortage of heavy equipment operators, more students have been graduating from mining schools with mining or engineering degrees, according to the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. Learn about a unique way John Deere and Caterpillar are training people on how to operate equipment before entering the field. → MORE
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Lesson 3: Geology
Humans have used rocks for millions of years, and these rocks are geologically classified according to characteristics such as mineral and chemical composition, permeability, texture of the constituent particles and particle size. Lesson 3 of Pit & Quarry University provides a breakdown of crushed stone, sand and gravel formation and availability. → MORE
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