Aggregate Equipment Articles

Eric Teague Appointed Sales Director for the Americas, Oceania & Pacific →

McCloskey International announced the appointment of Eric Teague as sales director – Americas, Oceania & Pacific. Teague is responsible for sales activities in Canada, the United States, and Central & South America, as well countries in the Oceania & Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand. Teague joins McCloskey International with 30-years' experience in the North American heavy construction equipment sector. Click for more...

World of Asphalt 2024 Shatters Records in Nashville →

A record number of asphalt and aggregates professionals convened in Nashville for the largest World of Asphalt and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in the show's history. Running March 25 to 27, 2024, the show set new records in both attendance and square footage. More than 15,800 industry professionals took in the three-day event in the Music City, exploring more than 440 exhibitors and 120 educational sessions. Click for more...

Epiroc USA LLC Recognized as a Top Workplace by USA Today for 2024 →

Epiroc USA LLC, a leading provider of innovative mining equipment, announced its receipt of the prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces USA award by Energage and USA Today. This recognition underscores Epiroc USA's commitment to cultivating an exceptional work environment centered on its employees, achieved through transformative initiatives and progressive work approaches. The journey towards this recognition reflects Epiroc USA's dedication to fostering a culture of excellence and adaptability. Click for more...

Montabert Variable-Speed Breakers, Tramac Booms →

Named for their automatic variable-speed technology, Montabert variable-speed breakers are built for use in the harshest conditions, as they sense changes in material hardness and adjust the breaker's impact energy and striking rate. The result is increased productivity, based on the application, and reduced blank firing. Montabert's variable-speed technology also reduces unnecessary harmful energy from transferring to the carrier and breaker, helping to prevent wear on parts and components. Click for more...

CDE, Goodfellow Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership →

CDE and Goodfellow Corporation announced a new strategic partnership. Goodfellow Corp. will be a preferred partner of CDE's in southwestern United States, introducing materials producers to CDE's washing solutions in a bid to boost efficiency in sand and aggregate processing. Established by Lynn Goodfellow in Southern California in 1960, Goodfellow Corp. still stands by its founding values of honesty, integrity and service. Click for more...

VIDEO: Jim Nickolas Named New NSSGA Board Chair →

Jim Nickolas, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Martin Marietta, will be the next chair of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Outgoing Chair Seth Hankowski, All States Materials Group, handed off the gavel during a ceremony at the 2024 NSSGA Annual Convention. A video introducing Nickolas and showcasing the aggregates industry's critical impact also was featured. Click for more...

Mark Helm Receives 2024 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award →

The 2024 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award was presented to Mark Helm of Dolese Bros. Co. during the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Board and Membership Meeting. "Mark is well-known for encouraging the long-term health of the aggregates industry through his commitment to the community," said NSSGA President and CEO Michael Johnson. "His charitable work with rural communities and efforts to promote the next generation of aggregates professionals exemplifies why he is an outstanding choice for the Barry K. Click for more...

Metso Launches Nordberg HP350e Cone Crusher for Higher Performance →

Metso is introducing the latest unit, Nordberg HP350e, to its Nordberg HPe crusher series launched in 2023. The Nordberg HPe crushers are engineered to meet the evolving and constantly increasing performance needs of the aggregates and mining industries. The new Nordberg HP350e offers enhanced performance, higher uptime, easier and safer maintenance, and a series of other improvements, making it the perfect choice for diverse rock processing operations. Click for more...

Montabert Demolition Sorting Grapple, Pulverizer →

The demolition sorting grapple and pulverizer, as part of Montabert's Silent Demolition Tools line, are designed and built to provide C&D recycling contractors with an excellent price-performance ratio and low maintenance cost. Montabert Demolition Sorting Grapple Built from ultra-wear-resistant steels and with top-quality components, the Montabert demolition sorting grapple is proven to be extremely durable and dependable. Click for more...

Metso Launches New Crusher Wear Products Boosting Customers' Crusher Economy →

Metso continues to innovate crushing chamber solutions to improve aggregate customers' crusher economy. At the AGG1 2024 event, the company introduced several new wear part products that are designed to improve uptime and crushing performance and make aggregate producers' operations more sustainable and profitable. "Almost every aggregates crushing application and their requirements are different," said Joni Meronen, vice president, Aggregates Crusher Wears at Metso. Click for more...

Metso Launches TSE Horizontal Triple Shaft Screen for North, Central Americas' Markets →

Metso expands its standard product offering of screens for the North America, Mexico and Central America markets with TSE Series triple shaft screen. The new TSE series screen is a high-performance horizontal screen used in a wide range of wet or dry applications in coarse or fine screening. The TSE series screens are designed for superior accuracy and efficiency in a very compact installation, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Company Turns Disaster Into Opportunity to Innovate →

Sometimes it takes tragedy and unfortunate circumstances to create innovation. Decades ago, a strong earthquake shook a community in Italy. The results were devastating, with buildings brought down to their foundations. In the older communities of Europe, the streets are very narrow and with buildings collapsed on both sides of the streets, access into the area to process and clean up was extraordinarily challenging. Click for more...

Epiroc USA, Montana Tech Professors Collaborate to Donate Equipment to Underground Mining Education Center →

Montana Technological University's Underground Mine Education Center (UMEC) has received a substantial donation in the form of an Epiroc Scooptram ST2D underground loader. This collaboration between Epiroc and dedicated educators marks a significant milestone in bolstering the educational resources available to students at the UMEC. The Scooptram ST2D, tailored for narrow-vein operations, with a capacity of 3.6 metric tons, represents a cutting-edge addition to the UMEC's training equipment. Click for more...

World of Asphalt, AGG1 Unveils App for 2024 Nashville Show →

World of Asphalt & AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo released the official app for its 2024 show. The app can be used for World of Asphalt and AGG1. Users will find an exhibitor directory that can be searched by product type. The app also features a floor plan, list of education sessions, show information, and food and beverage locations. Additionally, it includes a show planner, allowing users to save and favorite exhibitors or education sessions they don't want to miss. Click for more...

Mellott to Showcase Innovative Solutions at AGG1 2024 →

Mellott, a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions in the aggregates industry, announced its participation in AGG1 2024, the premier aggregates industry event, to be held in Nashville, Tenn. AGG1 2024 is the perfect platform for Mellott to showcase its latest innovations and solutions designed to enhance safety, performance and yield in the aggregates sector. With a reputation for delivering top-notch products and services, Mellott is poised to make a significant impact at the event. Click for more...

Liebherr Exhibits at WasteExpo 2024 →

Liebherr will be displaying multiple machines at its booth at The WasteExpo 2024, including the LH 22 C Industry material handler and the L 550 XPower wheel loader. Liebherr experts also are on-site at booth #2214 to answer any questions and provide assistance with equipment. The WasteExpo 2024 takes place in Las Vegas from May 7-9, 2024. The recycling industry is growing rapidly, and many waste disposal companies require specialized recycling operations. Click for more...

Michigan Aggregates Association Holds Conference, Trade Show →

The 2024 Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) Annual Conference and Trade Show was held at Fire Keepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 14 and 15. The event kicked off with a series of educational sessions covering subjects ranging from safety issues, equipment maintenance and aggregate production to new technologies, environmental issues and community engagement in a digital world. Just of few of the MAA conference presentations included: MDOT Update — Jason Cutting, director of Bureau of Field Services Impairment Detection + Workplace Safety — Ken Fichtler, Gaize CEO Proper Bearing Lubrication — Dean Burcroff of Bearing Service Intro to AASHTOWARE — Dan Burns of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Stockpile Management Best Practices for Loader Operators — Keith Childress of Great Lakes Aggregates and Nathan Gates of Verplank During the Welcome Reception, attendees had opportunities to meet with representatives of Michigan's leading equipment, product and service providers to discuss the latest innovations in equipment and products in a tabletop exhibit area for the trade show portion of the event. Click for more...

California Family Business Grows, Diversifies →

Sandwiched halfway between the affluent neighborhoods of Silicon Valley and the high-end resorts of Pebble Beach and the Monterey Peninsula lies a somewhat less glitzy success story. While a scrapyard and recycling business in Castroville, Calif., might lack the name recognition and star power of its neighbors to the north and south, it is nonetheless making a name for itself in the growing recycling and demolition industries. Click for more...

Metso Launches Nordwheeler Portable Crusher for Manufactured Sand Production →

In response to the growing demand for sustainability, process flexibility and higher capacity, Metso's Nordwheeler NW Rapid range expands with the new NW8HRC that is the first portable HRC 8 crusher for manufactured sand. "We are proud to be the first global aggregates equipment manufacturer to launch a portable high pressure grinding roll [HPGR] crusher for sand manufacturing. Nordwheeler with HRC 8 is one of the most efficient crushers for producing manufactured sand, offering a more sustainable solution since manufactured sand can be used to replace the scarce natural sand in concrete production," said Renaud Lapointe, senior vice president, Metso products of the aggregates business area. Click for more...

First Finlay 890 Scalper Rolls of Production Line →

Finlay, a global manufacturer of mobile crushing and screening equipment, announced the successful production and launch of the new 890 — an aggressive, heavy duty two-deck scalping screener with a comprehensive variety of screen box media options and a variable screen angle. Screening Precision, Efficiency Known for their high production capacity, efficiency and durability, the Finlay range of scalping screens offer robust and versatile solutions for a range of applications from fine screening to heavy scalping. Click for more...

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