Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

MAY 21, 2019

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Safety practices to follow around washing, classifying equipment

Every wash plant should have clear safety guidelines that include best practices for the entire plant. Check out some tips for keeping your employees safe around washing and classifying equipment.

NEWS

NPK Construction Equipment acquires Genesis Attachments

NPK Construction Equipment, a subsidiary of Nippon Pneumatic Manufacturing, purchased U.S.-based Genesis Attachments, as well as Germany-based Genesis Holdings and Genesis GmbH.

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FRD USA names new president

Furukawa Rock Drill (FRD) USA named Michael Sato as the company’s new president. Learn more about Sato, who joined the company in 1990.

Great Lakes limestone trade soars in April

Liebherr USA adds two regional sales managers

Surestrike adds two equipment dealers

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Producers: Take P&Q’s survey on equipment dealers

The July edition of Pit & Quarry will include a special report on equipment distributors in the aggregate industry, and we want your feedback. Share your experiences and you could win a gift card!

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PRODUCT NEWS

Epiroc drill rig designed for fuel efficiency

Epiroc launched its SmartROC T45 top-hammer drill rig. Learn more about the drill rig, which is designed for high performance in demanding construction and quarry applications.

FEATURED VIDEO

George Sidney: 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductee acceptance speech

George Sidney offers his acceptance speech at the 2019 Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame, which took place earlier this year in Indianapolis.

FROM PORTABLE PLANTS MAGAZINE

Curbing bad behaviors around crushers

Most accidents are caused by failure to observe simple safety rules and precautions. Check out five bad personality types that affect safety and how you can help change them.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

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10 construction materials market drivers

George Reddin, managing director of FMI Capital Advisors, details factors that weighed on the construction materials market in 2018.

Aggregate producers reflect on ‘One MSHA’ initiative

A number of producers are troubled by the shift of Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) inspectors from the coal side to metal/nonmetal the initiative.

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Association of Equipment Manufacturers

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

Portable Plants magazine

U.S. Geological Survey

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