Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

JULY 29, 2021

LEADING OFF

Used equipment remains at a premium

An online auction hosted by Ritchie Bros. this month offered insight on current demand for used equipment. Get the details, and find out what Ritchie Bros.’s Chuck Roberson had to say.

NEWS

Texas association partners again on teacher training

The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association and the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association sponsored a training event to educate teachers on how minerals affect daily lives and how they are mined in the state.

Report: Construction materials, services prices up 26 percent

Construction materials prices and services soared significantly between June 2020 and this June, leaving contractors to cope with supply hitches and weak demand. Get the latest from the Associated General Contractors of America.

Epiroc offers glimpse at its MINExpo showcase

Force Control to feature braking solution at MINExpo

Beumer Group to showcase conveying systems at MINExpo

DSC Dredge promotes veteran to engineering director

Curry Supply hires Northeast regional sales manager

MSHA: Miners continue to die in rollover accidents

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ROAD TO RECOVERY

Barrett off and running with brand-new dredge

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik got an up-close tour of the new clamshell dredge at Barrett Paving Materials’ operation in Fairborn, Ohio. In this video, Yanik offers a brief summary of the multimillion-dollar dredge project at Barrett Paving and why such a sizable capex project ultimately went forward last year.

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Plus: Midwest contract crusher’s rapid growth continues

Road to Recovery
Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

Epiroc offers glimpse at its MINExpo showcase

Epiroc plans to exhibit a number of new and enhanced drilling products at MINExpo International 2021, including drill rigs and tools. Find out what the company has in store for the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Plus: What Caterpillar has planned for MINExpo

P&Q SUSTAINABILITY

Komatsu to highlight scalable, sustainable mining at MINExpo

Komatsu says the new offerings it's prepared for MINExpo International 2021 are designed to leverage digitalization, electrification and automation.

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AMCAST takes initiative in sustainability

Through innovation there is sustainability, and AMCAST is leaning heavily on material science to deliver longer lasting crusher wear parts aimed at maximizing energy efficiency.

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FEATURES

Murphy Concrete & Construction maximizes screen’s modularity

Murphy Concrete & Construction turned to McLanahan Corp. for a plant that would produce drier product while giving it the ability to quickly and easily move production from one location to another. Learn more about Murphy’s experience in this area at its busiest limestone quarry in Wisconsin.

Plus: Is now the right time to sell your business?

EDITORS' BLOG

LafargeHolcim partners on C&D materials study

LafargeHolcim, Geocycle and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are partnering on a $3.4 million project aimed at recovering and recycling construction and demolition (C&D) material. Find out what’s ahead for LafargeHolcim and its project partners.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of Pit & Quarry magazine

New loaders, excavators that could upgrade your operation

Loaders and excavators are highlighted in P&Q’s July edition. Check out some of the latest technology from Hitachi, Liebherr and Caterpillar that could enhance your aggregate operation.

The latest in cutting-edge aggregate equipment

Some of the newest equipment and technology available includes developments from Fenner Dunlop Americas, Superior Industries, Regal Beloit, and thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions. Check out the solutions from these companies.

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