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Six-year highway bill drafted in House
The House of Representatives introduced a six-year, $325 billion highway bill called the Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act of 2015. Discover how the funds would be allocated between different types of infrastructure.
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Lehigh Hanson names
new president, CEO
Lehigh Hanson named Jon Morrish as its new president and CEO, succeeding Daniel Harrington, who retired after serving more than 20 years with the company. Learn more about Morrish.
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Terex names CEO, president
Terex Corp. named John L. Garrison Jr. CEO and president effective Nov. 2. Garrison will succeed outgoing CEO Ronald M. DeFeo, who will continue to serve as the company’s executive chairman through the end of the calendar year. Learn about Garrison’s prior experience.
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The Volvo Ex Factor
Whether it’s our fuel efficiency guarantee; the precision of our work modes; or the backing of a lifetime boom, arm and frame warranty; Volvo excavators give you an Ex Factor.
Read more here.
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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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Fall brings rise in accidents
The Mine Safety and Health Administration points out that this time of year brings an increase in accidents, often while moving equipment into storage and breaking down equipment for major repairs. With that in mind, here are some best practices for maintaining operator safety and health.
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Nominate Someone for the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame!
The nominations period for the 2016 class of the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame is nearing an end. Nominations are currently being accepted. The next class will be enshrined Sunday, March 20, 2016, during the fourth annual induction ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. The ceremony precedes the AGG1 Academy & Expo.
Nominate someone here.
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MSHA workplace exams
Has an MSHA inspector talked to you about examining “working places?” MSHA is now restating what is necessary for effective examinations and is giving notice of what will be evaluated. Learn more about MSHA's new workplace examination policy, which includes an updated definition of "working places."
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Lesson 6:
Off-Road Hauling
In most aggregate operations, off-highway trucks provide the production link between the loading face in the pit and the primary crusher or processing plant. Lesson 6 of Pit & Quarry University explains keys to productive and low-cost haulage, including proper selection and sizing of trucks, efficient operation and timely maintenance.
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