Pit & Quarry articles from February 1999

Pit & Quarry archives from February 1999

Mark my words.(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 1999... Get a Pocket Survival Guide Next month, the greatest show on earth descends on the Las Vegas Convention Center. When ConExpo-Con/Agg opens its doors on March 23, it will be the biggest, most extensive, most elaborate construction...

Newsline: Construction rate rises.(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 1999... New construction starts advanced two percent in November to a seasonally adjusted rate of $359.5 billion, reports F.W. Dodge. Greater contracting was reported for nonresidential building and public works, offsetting a slight decline for...

State Association News.(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 1999... The New Jersey Concrete and Aggregate Association's Board of Directors voted unanimously to re-elect the following members to its executive committee for the 1999 calendar year. The members and their positions are: Lawrence J. Silvi II,...

Key Issues.(Government Activity)
February 1, 1999... Mine fatalities at low last year Accidental deaths at mines in the United States declined by 12 percent last year, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Eighty...

Regulations.(Government Activity)
February 1, 1999... On tap in Washington According to National Aggregates Association's newsletter, NAA Insider, the following issues will be in the forefront during the 106th Congress. Private Property Rights. Don't count on major changes that would...

Equipment distributors optimistic.(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 1999... Equipment distributors expect total 1999 sales revenues will equal or exceed 1998's totals, according to a business outlook survey conducted by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). Of the 325 U.S. and Canadian AED members who...

Friendly fire.
February 1, 1999... A potentially devastating situation at Michigan Limestone was quickly remedied with some neighborly help. When major fire struck at one of the largest quarries in the United States last summer, it seemed many Midwest customers would be...

Safety & Health.
February 1, 1999... No good deed goes unpunished In haste, after the fatally flawed 1977 Mine Safety and Health Act was passed, an equally fatally flawed training regulation was put in place. Congress was then persuaded that the regulation was not relevant...

Law: Top violations.
February 1, 1999... Last month, I described five categories of citations that MSHA particularly stresses: Machinery and Equipment, Electricity, Travelways, Fire Prevention, and Loading and Hauling. This month, I list the top 10 violations cited by MSHA in fiscal...

Strong national economy, low oil prices and generous government spending have fueled hopes among stone producers in the Northeast.
February 1, 1999... A strong national economy, low oil prices and generous government spending have fueled hopes among stone producers in the Northeast region of the United States that 1999 could be a very profitable year. In general, producers say stable...

New plant produces RAP year-round.
February 1, 1999... More operations are turning to recycled materials for use in road work. Bond Paving in Gulfport, Miss., uses a Telsmith RP3036 Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) plant to supply part of the mix for its asphalt operation. The RAP plant...

TechWatch.
February 1, 1999... Side-dump trailer comes with round-bottom tub SmithCo Mfg., Le Mars, Iowa, has updated the frame design for its durable side-dump trailers and added a new round-bottom tub option for the 1999 models. The new SmithCo Side-Dump Frame...

Customized for Conco.
February 1, 1999... A Missouri quarry turns to a customized haul truck to solve its stockpiling problems. Conco Quarries, located near Springfield, Mo., was facing a dilemma when its specialized ISCO stockpiling trucks began nearing the end of their useful...

Automation on tap.
February 1, 1999... Conco currently produces 1.3 million tons per year and sells approximately the same amount. The quarry was opened in 1964 and an adjacent quarry was purchased in 1976. Conco started using the current stationary plant in 1980, the first of its...

Unconventional Sand Processing.
February 1, 1999... Producer-generated ideas and computer automation fine tune the sand- classifying process. The use of sand classifying tanks for processing -4 mesh x 0 sands (or -5 mm x 0 sands) for construction aggregate purposes has evolved over the past...

A Portable Solution.
February 1, 1999... The one portable crushing and screening plant at BARD Concrete really gets a workout. That's because the Eastern Iowa company uses the plant to produce stone at all six of its quarries, running equipment and personnel between sites as demand...

Nugent Sand Goes Long.
February 1, 1999... Deciding on the best way to move material from the pit to plant involves important considerations, including costs, scheduling, safety and environmental issues. These, of course, require evaluation from both short- and long-term perspectives....

Permitting: Defining the Crisis.
February 1, 1999... This is the first in a series of articles on the permitting crisis in the aggregates industry. In subsequent articles, we will offer case histories, and ongoing advice on how to meet the permitting challenge. - ed. Aggregate producers struggle...

Before applying for a permit:.
February 1, 1999... 1.Begin goodwill towards the community. For example, donate sand or dirt to a community park or ballfield. 2.Research what types of groups or organizations already exist that may oppose your project. 3.Find respected business people...

Oil and Lube Update.(maintaining quarry equipment )
February 1, 1999... Ten keys to a successful maintenance program 1.Establish a maintenance goal. 2.Design an effective program. 3.Make a corporate commitment to doing the job right. 4.Get organized. 5.Make sure your technicians are properly...

Countdown to Conexpo-Con/Agg.
February 1, 1999... Variable frequency drives WEG Electric Motors Corp. offers a full line of variable frequency drives for electric motors ranging from 1/4 hp to 1,000 hp. The NEMA I enclosure keypad offers LCD display, six programmable digital outputs,...