Pit & Quarry articles from June 2002

Pit & Quarry archives from June 2002

Taylor Recycling Facility mobilizes more than $2.5 milion.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Taylor Recycling Facility mobilizes more than $2.5 milion worth of equipment in setting up a recycling operation for World Trade Center debris at Fresh Kills Landfill.

Luck Stone trades aggregates operations.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Luck Stone trades aggregates operations with Martin Marietta Materials, swapping a North Carolina quarry for two in Virginia.

Hanson PLC elevates Alan Murray.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Hanson PLC elevates Alan Murray to the position of chief executive. Murray was president and CEO of Hanson Building Materials America.

U.S. Aggregates says it will sell substantially all of its assets.(to Oldcastle Materials)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * U.S. Aggregates says it will sell substantially all of its assets and its subsidiaries to Oldcastle Materials under section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

The Annual International Center for Aggregates Research (ICAR) Symposium.
June 1, 2002... * The Annual International Center for Aggregates Research (ICAR) Symposium, held this year in Baltimore, featured 149 symposium attendees, including 16 state DOTs and one Canadian MOT, and offers 27 presentations covering a wide spectrum of...

Florida Rock.(2nd-quarter sales report)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Florida Rock reports record second-quarter sales of $167.1 million.

South Camden.(residents of South Camden, New Jersey take cement company to court)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * South Camden, NJ, residents fighting a legal battle against a St. Lawrence Cement Co. cement plant located in their community appeal their case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Wire.(U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration to move headquarters to Arlington, Virginia)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will move its headquarters to a new location in Arlington, Va. "We hope to make this transition seamless and we're confident we can complete the move without any...

Red flags.(several legislative news briefs affecting the road building industry)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... [C] Bill S. 1917, the Highway Funding Restoration Act, was pulled from a Senate Energy and Public Works markup due to lack of agreement on a final funding level. [C] The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will review about 150 planned projects...

STOCK WATCH.(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... STOCK WATCH (AT PRESS TIME) THIS MONTH LAST MONTH Centex Construction Prod. d 44.17 41.92 Florida Rock Industries f 40.40 41.95 Hanson Plc d 39.43 ...

Essential Economics.(total Monthly Construction Contract Value)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Monthly Construction Contract Value Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rates, in Millions Mar. 2002 Feb. 2002 % Change Nonresidential Building $150,576 $167,504 -10 Residential Building ...

Construction put in place during February 2002.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Construction put in place during February 2002 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $879.4 billion, 1 percent above the revised January estimate, according to the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.

Portland cement consumption increased 7.4 percent in January.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Portland cement consumption increased 7.4 percent in January from last year's levels, according to the Portland Cement Association. Consumption ran at a strong 117.5-million-metric-tons annual rate for the month.

We need another hero.(new book may be used recruiting tool by excavating industry)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... As I write this, the movie "Spiderman" is raking in big bucks at the box office. I don't have to tell you that the movie is about a superhero who has spider-like super powers. The new Star Wars movie is just hitting the theaters. I don't have...

New angle on screening.(JCI)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
June 1, 2002... JCI's multi-angle vibrating screen is called Combo. This new design combines the advantages of both an incline and horizontal screen and is available in both standard-duty and finishing-duty with three-deck configurations. Currently available...

Stronger concrete.(advertisement)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... ScaleBlaster from Clearwater Enviro Technologies makes stronger concrete. It eliminates the formation of limescale deposits in water pipes and faucets without the need of water softening equipment, salts, chemicals or maintenance. The...

New power plant.(for excavator, from Komatsu America International Co.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Komatsu America Intl. Co. has a new engine in its 60-ton PC600LC-6 excavator -- the SAA6D140E-2 Komatsu engine -- the most powerful in its class, according to the company. "At 385 hp, the six-cylinder, water-cooled Komatsu engine fully...

Taylor Recycling Facility processing WTC debris.(World Trade Center)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Taylor Recycling Facility LLC (TRFLLC) of Montgomery, N.Y., acquired and mobilized more than $2.5 million worth of screening equipment, picking stations, loaders and excavators in order to handle separation, sorting and recycling of building...

Illinois.(Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers; law extends aggregate exemption)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) reports that legislation extending the aggregate manufacturing exemption for five years, was brought to a vote before the full Senate. Thanks to a strong lobbying effort by the IAAP,...

Wisconsin.(Operating permit for Payne and Dolan under consideration)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Town of Saukville officials have begun discussing whether to renew an operating permit for an asphalt plant at the Payne & Dolan gravel quarry at 3674 Lakeland Road. Payne & Dolan sued the town last May after the board approved a permit...

Iowa.(Holcim Inc. plant cleanup under review)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Federal environmental regulators are beginning a review of a northern Iowa cement plant to make sure kiln dust cleanup measures are still in place. Cement has been manufactured at the Mason City plant site since 1908. In 1969, the plant began...

Maine.(D.L. Overlock Excavation opens pit off Route 97)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * D.L. Overlock Excavation has opened a gravel pit off Route 97 in Cushing to provide earth materials for the new Cushing Community School being built on Cross Road. The pit also will provide an estimated 50,000 cu. yd. of fill material for the...

New Jersey.(N.J. Department of Transportation honored; St. Lawrence Cement Co. plant challenged)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * The N.J. Department of Transportation (NJDOT) was recognized by the N.J. Chapter of the American Concrete Institute, the N.J. Concrete and Aggregate Association and the Northeast Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association during...

Vermont.(appeals court upholds limits on marble hauling)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * A federal appeals court denied efforts by OMYA Inc. to overturn an Act 250 permit that the company says unconstitutionally restricts its business. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that found the state was...

Virginia.(Luck Stone Corp. and Martin Marietta Materials Inc. exchange quarries)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Luck Stone Corp. is expanding its operations in Virginia by buying two quarries from Martin Marietta Materials Inc. in Spotsylvania and Culpeper counties. As part of the same transaction, Luck Stone is selling a quarry near Burlington, N.C.,...

Arizona.(United States Gypsum Co. builds plant in Glendale, Arizona)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * To better serve its customers in the Southwest, United States Gypsum Co., a subsidiary of USG Corp., has announced that it will open a new plant in Glendale, Ariz., to manufacture joint compounds and texture products and act as a distribution...

Nevada.(bankruptcy court approves U.S. Aggregates financing)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... * The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Reno, Nev., has issued an order approving a $17.5 million debtor-in-possession financing facility between Draper-based U.S. Aggregates and some of its prepetition lenders. The financing facility, which consists of...

North Dakota.(Knife River Corporation to acquire Granite City companies)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * MDU Resources Group Inc. announced that Granite City Ready-Mix Inc. and the related companies of Granite City Concrete of Watkins Inc., Granite City Concrete of Little Falls Inc. and Granite City Transport Inc. (collectively Granite City),...

Missouri.(bill to expand KC commercial zone to include rock quarry traffic)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * A little-noticed bill that would expand Kansas City's commercial zone to accommodate big trucks could cost the state as much as $48 million in federal highway funds, transportation officials say. At issue is a 1956 federal law allowing trucks...

Oklahoma.(tires as fuel encouraged by state Department of Environmental Quality)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * The state Department of Environmental Quality wants companies across Oklahoma to use old tires as a source of fuel. The Holcim cement plant in Ada has burned discarded used tires and factory rejects as a partial fuel source since 1996. The...

Texas.(revenues from Concrete and Aggregates, Centex Construction Products Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... * Centex Construction Products Inc. (CXP) reports revenues from Concrete and Aggregates were $11.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2002, 15-percent lower than $13.6 million for the same quarter a year ago. Concrete and Aggregates...

Florida.(Florida Rock Industries Inc. record 2Q earnings)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... * Florida Rock Industries, Inc. announced record second quarter net sales of $167,187,000 and operating profit of $20,087,000. Earnings per diluted share were $.43 for the second quarter of fiscal 2002. For the second quarter, ended March 31,...

North Carolina.(Martin Marietta Materials financials)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... * When Martin Marietta Materials bought a 1,000-acre quarry in the Bahamas six years ago, the company predicted larger profits, lower transportation costs and the ability to enter new markets. But last week, the Raleigh-based construction...

California.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * The Construction Materials Association of California's 2002 Annual Conference, titled "Industry, Government, and the Public," strove to bridge the gap between industry and outside groups. A highlight in this regard was a reception attended by...

Oregon.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * KRC Holdings Inc. recently announced that one of its companies, Morse Bros. Training Team, creator of the Mentor Driver Program, has changed its name and has begun offering services to companies throughout the construction materials industry....

Washington.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * A conservation group is trying to persuade lawmakers to buy and save 235 acres on Maury Island, a deal that would save almost a mile of prime beachfront and bring an end to a dispute over a gravel-mining operation. The Cascade Land...

Vulcan Materials Co.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Vulcan Materials Co. announced that three of its operations have been recognized as gold medallion winners in the community relations awards program of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association. The gold medallion recognizes aggregates...

Luck Stone.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Luck Stone has reached an asset purchase and sale agreement with Martin Marietta Materials. Luck Stone will take ownership of Martin Marietta's Virginia sites in Culpeper and Spotsylvania counties, and Martin Marietta will take ownership of...

Alan Murray.(CEO of Hanson Building Materials America)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Alan Murray, president and CEO of Hanson Building Materials America (HBMA), Neptune, N.J., has been tapped to become chief executive of HBMA's parent company, Hanson PLC, London. Murray will remain head of HBMA and no timetable for the...

The board of Hanson PLC.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * The board of Hanson PLC announces with regret that Andrew Dougal, chief executive, has decided to retire from Hanson. Alan Murray, president and CEO of Hanson Building Materials America, will succeed him.

Knife River Corp.(acquired Granite City Ready-Mix Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Knife River Corp., Central Point, Ore., a subsidiary of MDU Resources Group Inc., announced the acquisition of Granite City Ready-Mix Inc. and the related companies of Granite City Concrete of Watkins Inc., Granite City Concrete of Little...

Oglebay Norton Co.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Oglebay Norton Co. announced the appointment of Sylvie A. Bon as vice president and chief information officer. She will report directly to Michael D. Lundin, president and COO. Bon will assume responsibility for the company-wide strategy,...

U.S. Aggregates Inc.(selling assets)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * U.S. Aggregates Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement, subject to bankruptcy court approval and the results of the auction process referred to below, to sell substantially all of the assets of U.S. Aggregates and its subsidiaries to...

During its annual convention, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's board of directors.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * During its annual convention, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's board of directors elected officers, members of the Executive Committee and individuals to fill board vacancies for 2002. Those elected include John Green, Standard...

Five aggregate operations received top honors for their commitment to the environment.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Five aggregate operations received top honors for their commitment to the environment by winning gold awards in the NSSGA's 2002 Environmental Eagle Awards Program. Of the 43 total entries, nine received silver awards for outstanding...

Lafarge North America Inc. and its subsidiary.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Lafarge North America Inc. and its subsidiary, Lafarge Canada Inc., announced that they have signed an agreement to sell the assets of their concrete paving stones and wall products business to a consortium led by Brampton Brick Ltd. of...

Representatives of a number of industrial minerals organizations.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Representatives of a number of industrial minerals organizations announced the formation of the Industrial Minerals Association -- North America (IMA-NA). Initially, the IMA-NA will consist of such industrial minerals interests as industrial...

New truck ejects high production costs.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The new Caterpillar 740 Ejector articulated truck features a self-cleaning ejector mechanism that allows material to be spread and dumped on the go, without raising the body. Because its body is not raised, the Ejector truck can work...

Stockpile efficiency.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Morris, Minn.-based Superior Industries offers its exclusive FD Series axle assembly for use on its lines of portable radial stacking conveyors. The company says this patented axle assembly dramatically reduces transport and on-site setup time....

Less downtime, more crush time.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Helser Services Inc. has acquired the Kue-Ken family of jaw crushers for rock, mineral, industrial and recycle processing. The Kue-Ken jaw crusher uses a patented straight-line compression crushing action that eliminates the up and down rubbing...

More than a lot of hot air.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Fisher Industries' 13-ft. portable air separator is designed for ease of setup and tear down and is portable and durable. The company says that the unit effectively removes unwanted fines while eliminating the need for washing equipment. ...

A lot of 'cents'.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Dressta North America is re-introducing the Triple Nickel wheel loader, one of the former International Harvester and Dresser lines of construction equipment. The Triple Nickel, or 555 B as it is properly known, has been brought up to date with...

Back by popular demand.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers continue to use new technologies in innovative ways. A growing application is the use of the Internet, as well as intranets and extranets for employee training. Since the relaunch of our Web site...

Kaman Industrial Technologies.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Kaman Industrial Technologies, distributor of power transmission products to industrial customers, has launched the newest version of www.kamandirect.com, its proprietary business-to-business Web site serving the maintenance, repair and...

The GIW Industries Inc.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The GIW Industries Inc. Web site at www.giwindustries.com has been upgraded and expanded. GIW is a manufacturer of high-technology slurry pumps for severe-wear applications. In efforts to communicate faster and more efficiently, the site has...

Mars Mineral.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Mars Mineral, a developer of agitation pelletizing technology for various materials, has created a specialized Web site at www.pelletizedlimestone.com for quarry operators and agricultural producers that is devoted to the production and use of...

James A. Redding Co.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... James A. Redding Co., manufacturers of automated sampling systems, announced the launch of its new Web site at www.jamesaredding.com. The site features an in-depth look at the products and services the company offers, which includes bulk...

Post-Show Report : As ConExpo-Con/Agg 2002 is remembered, officials begin looking ahead to the 2005 event.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... This is the second in a two-part, post-show report. You can also read about products exhibited at the show in the Brand New (page 10) and TechWatch (page 24) sections of the magazine. -- Ed. ConExpo-Con/Agg 2002 has recognized construction...

Gorman-Rupp.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The Gorman-Rupp Co.'s new line of Redi-Prime pumps offer run-dry capability. The Redi-Prime run-dry system consists of an auxiliary gland that provides containment for an application-specific lubricant present at the inside diameter of the...

Quaker Chemical.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Quaker Chemical Corp. has introduced a series of fire resistant hydraulic fluids designated Quintolubric 888. The fluids, which do not contain water, mineral oil or phosphate ester, are based on high-quality, synthetic, organic esters (HFD-U)...

Metso Minerals.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Metso Minerals newest track-mounted mobile screen is the Nordberg ST171. A self-propelled, track-mounted, conveyor-equipped plant, it is the first mobile screen to feature Metso Minerals SmartScreen technology. All startup and shut-down...

Schenk Weighing Systems.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Schenk Weighing Systems' BEMP single idler belt scale module is efficient and cost effective for measuring flow rates, says the company. Costing less than $3,000, the units are compatible with CEMA belt widths ranging from 18 to 60 in. Other...

Breaker Technology Inc.(stationary boot system)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Breaker Technology Inc. offers the SX22 stationary boom system. Designed for large gyratory and grizzly applications, the system is used in operations where extremely hard rock and high-duty cycles exist. Breaker Technology Inc.,...

Lippmann-Milwaukee.(new product)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Lippmann-Milwaukee's new 3650 jaw crusher is a massive machine engineered with a heavy-duty oversized heat-treated shaft forged from a special alloy to handle overloads and hard, abrasive materials. Lippmann-Milwaukee Inc., 800-648-0486,...

Kolberg-Pioneer.(new product)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Kolberg-Pioneer has a new track-mounted crushing plant -- the RT2649 series, called Rocky Trax. With tubular design and special high strength steel features, the unit weighs in at 105,000 lb. Kolberg-Pioneer, 800-542-9311,...

Cummins Inc.(products)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Cummins will meet the Tier 2 emissions standards with its mechanical and electronic B and C Series engines for off-highway applications. The product range covers 60 to 340 hp: * B Series, 60 to 185 hp, has compact design and left- or...

Daewoo.(Daewoo Heavy Industries America Corp.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... Daewoo Heavy Industries America Corp. is introducing its Mega 500-V wheel loader. At 65,700 lb., it's the largest machine in the Mega-V series. Designed from the ground up for high production work, the Cummins N14-C diesel engine and automatic...

Michelin.(Michelin Earthmover radial tires)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Michelin Earthmover has developed the Michelin X-Haul radial tire, which offers maximum protection in severe conditions and allows for improved speed capability. The X-Haul is manufactured with a square shoulder and reinforced sidewalls for...

Camfil Farr.(Product Information)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Camfil Farr's updated line of cartridge dust and fume collectors combine enhanced media performance with ease of service. The Gold Series collector uses a new Poly-Tech media, an advanced, silicone-impregnated polyester/cellulose media with...

Rhino Linings.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Rhino Linings manufactures sprayed-on, polyurethane linings that protect vehicles, equipment and facilities from damage caused by wear and tear in demanding work environments. Rhino forms an airtight, non-skid barrier that protects virtually...

Finlay Hydrascreens.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... The new 663 Supertrak from Finlay Hydrascreens is an economical, self-contained mobile scalping, screening, stockpiling plant that provides efficient production in a compact machine for small to medium volume jobs and/or cramped operating...

Case.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... The largest excavator ever offered by Case Construction Equipment -- the new 80-metric-ton CX800 -- joins a second new model in an expansion of the Case family of "thinking machines" with revolutionary automatic-work mode and advanced...

K-Tek.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... New guided wave radar transmitters from K-Tek combine greater reliability for level detection with ease of operation. The company's MT2000 overcomes the false echoes and complicated set-up normally associated with conventional non-contact radar...

Superior Industries.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Superior Industries' portable radial stacking conveyors feature a fold-down axle assembly for fast setup and tear-down. A wide footprint when stacking provides greater stability, while the narrow travel width increases transportation safety,...

Instantel.(advertisement)
June 1, 2002... Instantel line of blasting equipment includes the BlastMate Series II and III, MiniMate, MiniMate Plus and the VODMate. Instantel is the only vibration monitor manufacturer that is certified to the ISO 9001 quality standards, according to the...

Keeping Up the Pressure : Tire manufacturers recommend best practices and rely on new products.(tire pressure strategies and techniques for off-road equipment)
June 1, 2002... The main function of an off-road tire is to serve as a pressure vessel by utilizing air pressure to support the weight of the vehicle and its payload, according to Jack Dutcher, manager, education development for Bridgestone/Firestone Off Road...

Hitting Paydirt.(Layco Mining uses sand washing system from Kolberg-Pioneer Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Layco Mining finds white sand to be a gold mine at its Foley, Ala., location. Is it possible for an entrepreneur with no real background, experience or even any industry knowledge to launch a successful spec-sand business? It is if he...

Tri-State Workhorse : An Ohio-based contract crusher puts its crew, and portable crushing plant through a grueling schedule.
June 1, 2002... It has been said that a rolling stone gathers no moss. If that's the case, then it doesn't have a chance with American Excavating, a contract crusher based in Enon, Ohio. Through the first quarter of 2002, the company has crushed nearly 200,000...

Dust Control on Roads.
June 1, 2002... Treating unpaved roads for dust has long been a problem for many in the aggregate industry. And now, government regulations have caused many plants to seek a dust control solution. The dust control method you choose can significantly impact...

Construction activity down for March, up for first quarter of 2002.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
June 1, 2002... The value of new construction starts dropped 11 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $468.9 billion, according to the F.W. Dodge Division of The McGraw-Hill Companies. Both single family housing and public works fell from...

House panel passes highway funding act.(House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highway Funding Restoration Act)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved H.R. 3694, The Highway Funding Restoration Act. The bill would restore the $4.4 billion in negative revenue aligned budget authority (RABA). The bill, sponsored by all the...

Bill S. 1917, the Highway Funding Restoration Act.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * Bill S. 1917, the Highway Funding Restoration Act, was pulled from a Senate Energy and Public Works markup due to lack of agreement on a final funding level. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is still talking about...

House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bill Young.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... * House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bill Young (R-Fla.) met to discuss how the House would proceed in the absence of a House-Senate conference report on a budget resolution. Even if the Senate...

The Annual International Center for Aggregates Research (ICAR) Symposium.
June 1, 2002... * The Annual International Center for Aggregates Research (ICAR) Symposium, held this year in Baltimore, was described by some attendees as "the best ever." The 149 symposium attendees, including 16 state DOTs and one Canadian MOT, heard 27...