Pit & Quarry Weekly Report: 2018 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo: Issue 2

March 8, 2018

THE AUTHORITY ON EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY ENEWS ARCHIVE

FROM THE MAGAZINE → Crucial components of tire management → Strategies to elevate drilling and blasting efficiences → A starter's guide to screen media NEWS Nation’s newest debts are obstacle for infrastructure reform Between the tax reform bill and the latest budget deal, the United States recently incurred $3 trillion in new debt for the coming years. Despite this, Mike Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association remains optimistic. Find out why. → MORE Drones continue to make a difference at aggregate sites Drone usage has rapidly become a core part of many 21st century businesses, and the aggregate industry is no exception. Check out how some companies are using drones to enhance efficiencies and maximize revenue. → MORE → MSHA assistant secretary addresses convention → Sandvik brings series of drills to North America → Telsmith showcases Iron Giant crusher → More: Live from the 2018 AGG1 Aggregates      Academy & Expo FEATURED VIDEOS Eagle Iron Works introduces Condor line at AGG1 2018 Eagle Iron Works’ Tim Denehy discusses the company’s Condor line, which launched at the 2018 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Get more details on the line. → MORE McCloskey launches wash range at AGG1 2018 McCloskey Washing Systems’ Craig Rautiola discusses the company’s Compact Sand Plant wash range at the 2018 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in Houston. Learn more about the line, which includes four models. → MORE FEATURED EXHIBITORS Caterpillar Booth 2224 The 988K XE is the first wheel loader offered by Caterpillar with a high-efficiency electric drive system. Learn more about the 988K XE, which the company says increases truck loading and load-and-carry efficiency. → MORE Polydeck Screen Corp. Booth 1814 The Kwikdeck system from Polydeck gives wire cloth users an opportunity to try modular rubber panels without altering their existing frame. AGG1 show attendees can see the Kwikdeck in action at the Polydeck booth. → MORE Superior Industries Booth 2306 Superior Industries will display its Patriot cone crusher at AGG1. The high-performance cone represents the manufacturer’s initial entry into crushing technologies for bulk-processing applications. → MORE Telsmith Booth 2218 At AGG1, Telsmith introduced The Extra Mile campaign, which honors those who go the extra mile – from Telsmith employees to people within the aggregate and mining industry, and beyond. → MORE AROUND HOUSTON Downtown Aquarium Houston’s Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two downtown Houston landmarks: Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. Check out the visitors hours for this 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland. → MORE USS Texas (BB-35) Battleship Hard hat guided tours and self-guided tours are available for Battleship Texas in LaPorte, Texas, just 30 minutes outside Houston. Get more information on Battleship Texas, which took part in naval battles of the 20th century during both world wars.→ MORE