C & D Recycler articles from November 2002

C & D Recycler archives from November 2002

The highwaymen of capitol hill. (Editor's Focus).(Editorial)
November 1, 2002... On page eight of this issue we are publishing testimony that Paul Diederich, president, Industrial Builders, Fargo, N.D., recently gave to a U.S. House subcommittee on transportation. Although he was speaking on behalf of the Associated General...

CMRA promotes concrete/asphalt recycling. (Commodities).(Construction Materials Recycling Association )
November 1, 2002... The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), Lisle, Ill., has three significant efforts under way to promote concrete and asphalt recycling. Most of the organization's members recycle concrete and asphalt for roadwork and other base...

CMRA looks at LBP concerns. (Industry News).(Construction Materials Recycling Association, lead-based paint)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), Lisle, Ill., is preparing a document that examines the scientific data available on the subject of recycling concrete and asphalt with paint on it. The groups says the paper is needed as...

AGC calls for TEA-21 boost. (Industry News).(Associated General Contrators of America )
November 1, 2002... Paul Diederich, president of Industrial Builders Inc. of Fargo, N.D., and chairman of the Highway Division of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), has urged the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and...

Executive order cuts red tape. (Industry News).(Highway improvement projects )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... President Bush has signed an executive order that could quicken the pace of some highway improvement projects. The executive order on "Environmental Stewardship and Transportation Infrastructure Project Reviews" will change the permitting...

Biomass Combustion Systems furnace. (Product News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Biomass Combustion Systems is now offering a smaller, lower cost wood fired furnace for plants with up to 12,000 square feet of space. The new Shop Heater: * Will produce up to 450,000 BTU/hour through its 6900 CFM hot air fan. * This...

New members join CMRA. (CMRA News).(Construction Materials Recycling Association )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), Lisle, Ill., has received membership registrations from 15 companies, organizations and individuals in the past four months. All are involved in the C&D recycling industry in some way....

CMRA ramping up for meeting. (CMRA News).(Construction Materials Recycling Association )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Response has been strong to the CMRA's Annual Meeting, set for Jan. l9 to 22 at the Wyndham Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., according to the CMRA's executive director, William Turley. "Almost all the booth space has been sold out and...

Mangrich joins Universal Engineering. (Equipment Report).(Gerald Mangrich)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Universal Engineering Corp., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has added Gerald Mangrich as its new sales manager. Mangrich brings 20 years of experience in the aggregates and mining equipment field to Universal, most recently working for Cedarapids...

Lubo screens on the job. (Equipment Report).(Lubo Industries Inc )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Neptunus mobile screeners made by Dutch manufacturer Lubo are showing their versatility, performing in two different applications at two Virginia locations. At Waltrip Recycling, Williamsburg, Va., the Neptunus 7400 uses size 165 stars and...

Biomass furnace installed. (Equipment Report).(Pondview Recycling )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Pondview Recycling of East Providence, R.I., is now heating a 20,000 square foot maintenance building with clean wood picked from its C&D recycling plant and transfer station. While most of the wood is made into boiler fuel and shipped to...

RTI expands market reach. (Equipment Report).(Recycling Technologies Inc)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Recycling Technologies Inc. (RTI), Hickory, N.C., has announced its expansion from a traditional Southeast U.S. base to markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. RTI designs and manufactures vertical and horizontal grinders. Formed in 1997...

The urban quarry: The former Stapleton Airport in Denver yields a massive recycled aggregates lode. (Cover Story).
November 1, 2002... The scope of the project is overwhelming. Six million tons of runway, taxiway and concourse concrete and asphalt. Fleets of trucks, loaders and several pieces of recycling and screening equipment. Hundreds and hundreds of feet of conveyors. Six...

Headline news: C&D materials are recycled at an impressive rate. Now if only America knew about it.
November 1, 2002... Publicity-wise, C&D recycling is a poor stepchild to the more famous recovery and reuse of paper, plastics, aluminum cans, etc. That is because John Q. Public puts those materials in the blue bin by the curb and thus tends to think those are...

Movers and shakers: Selecting a wheel loader or skid steer is easy with a few basic considerations in mind.(Concrete recycling equipment information )
November 1, 2002... Assessing a recycler's need for an appropriately sized and accessorized wheel loader or skid steer doesn't have to be difficult. When evaluating a business's material handling needs, a few guidelines can help ensure selection of the right...

The road ahead: Near-term highway spending levels will help determine the market for recycled aggregates.
November 1, 2002... What amount of money will be spent on road construction and maintenance programs in the next few years? The answer is anyone's guess, but it is an answer of interest to C&D recyclers, especially those who recycle concrete and asphalt and...

Rhino Wheelwash System. (Product News).(from Global Equipment Marketing Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... A portable Wheelwash Rhino System, offered by Global Equipment Marketing Inc., can help truck fleet managers live up to their dust-suppression obligations. * Suitable for short-term or temporary projects. * Modular system can be easily...

Major Wire double-weave screen cloth. (Product News).(Major Wire Industries Ltd.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Major Wire Industries Ltd. is offering a double-weave screen cloth designed to stand up to high-impact loads and large-feed material. * The cloth costs 20 percent to 25 percent less than perforated plate. * Double-woven wire...

Telsmith modular plants. (Product News).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... New modular plant systems from Telsmith Inc., an Astec company, allow producers to cut setup time while offering greater production flexibility. Can contain any traditional plant component. Formed steel construction makes modular plants up...

Bandit 5680 Beast. (Product News).(recycling equipment from Bandit Industries)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The largest and most powerful Beast Recycler made by Bandit Industries, the Model 5680, is now available for sale. * A massive opening of 50 inches by 83 inches and power options from 800 to 1,000 hp make it the most powerful and largest...

Superior Industries telescoping conveyor. (Product News).(Extender-Plus(TM))(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Superior Industries now offers a line of Extender-Plus[TM] telescoping transfer conveyor, hydraulically operated units. The Extender-Plus: * Eliminates the need for multiple transfer conveyor units while offering producers the time saving...