Pit & Quarry articles from October 2002

Pit & Quarry archives from October 2002

An estimated 442 million metric tons of crushed stone. (Top News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * An estimated 442 million metric tons of crushed stone were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2002, a decrease of 1 percent compared with the same period of 2001, according to the U.S. Dept. of...

The estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel. (Top News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * The estimated U.S. output of construction sand and gravel produced and shipped for consumption in the second quarter of 2002 was 317 million metric tons, an increase of 2.6 percent compared with the same period of 2001.

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. signs a mining services agreement. (Top News).(Limerock Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * Martin Marietta Materials Inc. signs a mining services agreement allowing it to operate three limestone quarries in northern Florida for Limerock Industries.

Illinois Gov. George Ryan has signs SB 1543--the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers' (IAAP) tax exemption bill. (Top News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * Illinois Gov. George Ryan has signs SB 1543--the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers' (IAAP) tax exemption bill. This legislation, officially designated as Public Act 92-603, exempts from sales and use taxation the purchase of...

MSHA says it will issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking soon to solicit comments from stakeholders. (Top News).(United States. Mine Safety and Health Administration)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * MSHA says it will issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking soon to solicit comments from stakeholders on various issues relating to its regulation on Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM).

Washington wire. (Out in front: this month's critical trends and topics).(U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, Hazard Communication (HazCom) regulation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... MSHA began enforcing its new Hazard Communication (HazCom) regulation on Sept. 23 for mine sites with more than five employees. The agency recently issued a directive allowing operators to conduct initial HazCom training as part of Part 46 or...

Red flags. (Out in front: this month's critical trends and topics).(United States. Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, Aggregate Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, with two vacancies to fill, was, at press time, unable to operate. * Two executives at Aggregate Industries Inc., formerly known as Bardon Trimount, in Saugus, Mass., were arrested and...

Essential economics. (Out in front: this month's critical trends and topics).(construction contract value)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Monthly Construction Contract Value Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rates, in Millions June 2002 May 2002 % Change Nonresidential Building $160,231 $154,050 +4 Residential Building ...

Construction put in place for May 2002 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted rate of $852 billion. (Other Economic News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * Construction put in place for May 2002 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted rate of $852 billion, a 1 percent increase over the month previous, and 1 percent greater than last year, says the U.S. Census Bureau.

Portland cement consumption declined 5.7 percent in June. (Other Economic News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * Portland cement consumption declined 5.7 percent in June, according to the Portland Cement Association. Cement consumption has now declined for four months in a row. Year-to-date consumption is down 2.3 percent.

Stock watch. (Out in front: this month's critical trends and topics).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... STOCK WATCH (AT PRESS TIME) THIS MONTH LAST MONTH Centex Construction Prod. f 35.97 39.75 Florida Rock Industries d 35.00 34.95 Hanson Plc f 30.75 31.80...

The streak ends. (Mark My Words).(crushed stone production)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
October 1, 2002... It's been a loooooong time since quarterly crushed-stone-production numbers decreased from the year previous. But Cal Ripken's consecutive-game streak ended, Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak ended, and now the aggregates industry's...

Speed and maneuverability. (Brand new: just released to the market).(Komatsu America Corp., HD605-7 dump truck)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Designed to increase production in quarries and on large construction sites, Komatsu America Corp. offers the 69-ton HD605-7 dump truck. Numerous design enhancements promote optimum productivity, maneuverability, durability, safety and operator...

Track to North America. (Brand new: just released to the market).(Lawson Pacific Ltd., Pacific Rim Crushers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Track-mounted jaws, cones and impactors have been standard on the scene in Europe for many years. Pacific Rim Crushers, based in England, now introduces its complete track-mounted lineup of crushers to the North American market. The line...

Digging for gold. (Brand new: just released to the market).(Atlas Copco AB, COP 64 Gold)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Atlas Copco's new Secoroc 6-in. (152 mm) hammer--the COP 64 Gold--is designed to meet the exacting demands of today's DTH driller. For drilling equipment, the leap from medium pressure to the current average of 25 bar (360 psi) has been...

Martin Marietta Materials expands in Texas, Florida, Iowa. (Stockpile: the latest producer news).(multiple topics)
October 1, 2002... Martin Marietta Materials Inc. signed a mining services agreement allowing it to operate three limestone quarries in northern Florida for Limerock Industries. The principal quarry is near Perry and serves the Tallahassee area. Annual...

New Jersey. (Northeast).(New Jersey Concrete and Aggregate Association, New Jersey Concrete Promotion Council new offices)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The New Jersey Concrete and Aggregate Association and the New Jersey Concrete Promotion Council have moved to new offices. The new office is located adjacent to the State House at 142 West State Street, Second Floor, in Trenton, N.J....

New York. (Northeast).(Troy Sand & Gravel Inc. sued over asphalt manufacturing plant)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... A group of residents living near the Troy Sand and Gravel mining operation off Route 43 have sued the town and the company over an asphalt manufacturing plant. The petitioners are asking the court to annul a March 2002 determination by the...

Pennsylvania. (Northeast).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Lafarge North America has named Ed Werkheiser the new environmental and community relations manager of its Whitehall Cement Plant and David Dziubinski plant manager. Employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for eight...

Virginia. (Northeast).(West Sand and Gravel Company Inc. name changed to Brett Aggregate Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Earlier in the year, U.K based Robert Brett & Sons Ltd. purchased the remaining shares of West Sand and Gravel Co. Inc. Since that time, the company continued to operate as West Sand and Gravel. However, as of July 15, the company changed its...

Vermont. (Northeast).(Barre Granite Quarries L.L.C. to start granite quarry )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... A South Burlington company has won permission from the state to start up a granite quarry in Sheffield. The district environmental commission in St. Johnsbury issued an Act 250 land-use permit to Barre Granite Quarries LLC to take 400,000 cu....

Illinois. (North Central).(Gov. George Ryan signs SB 1543, P.A. 92-603, tax exemption bill)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Illinois Gov. George Ryan has signed SB 1543--the Illinois Association Of Aggregate Producers' (IAAP) tax exemption bill. This legislation, officially designated as Public Act (P.A.) 92-603, exempts from sales and use taxation for the purchase...

Michigan. (North Central).(Michigan Aggregates Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Michigan Aggregates Association. held its Fall Meeting September 19-20 at the Garland Resort in Lewiston, Mich. Business topics included MDOT update and budget outlook for 2003 and 2004, given by Larry Tibbits, COO of the Michigan...

Ohio. (North Central).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association. (OAIMA) is accepting nominations for the OAIMA 2002 Pride Awards and Reclamation Awards. The Pride Awards will consist of two categories: Most Improved and Best Looking. Reclamation Awards...

Wisconsin. (North Central).(Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin (APW) report more than 500 representatives of aggregate producers and industry service providers met in Milwaukee to attend workshops, training sessions, operations tours and more during NSSGA's Plant...

Arkansas. (South Central).(Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Co. contract from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The following are federal contract awards in excess of $100,000 announced by the General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Defense for companies located in Arkansas. Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co., Pine Bluff, won a $951,700...

Missouri. (South Central).(Missouri Limestone Producers Association, Albert E. Richardson Scholarship; Ameren UE, Bussen Quarries Inc. )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Missouri Limestone Producers Association/Albert E. Richardson Scholarship winners for the year 2002 have been selected. Trevor Wirsig, Deepwater, was chosen to receive a $2,500 award. Katherine Hutchinson, Chilhowee; Angela Gober,...

Texas. (South Central).(Centex Construction Products Inc., Texas Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * Centex Construction Products Inc. (CXP) reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, the first quarter of fiscal year 2003. For the quarter ended June 30, 2002, CXP's net earnings increased 207 percent to $16,735,000....

Kentucky. (Southeast).(Kentucky Crushed Stone Association annual summer meeting )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association recently held its Annual Summer Meeting at Lake Barkley State Resort Park. The Friday business session featured the following speakers: Jim Deters with KRMCA gave a presentation on pervious concrete...

Arizona. (Rocky Mountain).(All Star Materials; Vulcan Materials Co.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Administrative blunders have left a mountainside scarred, a rock-crushing company in limbo and southwest Phoenix residents cringing when they look out their windows. Three years of rock processing and earthmoving in the Carver Foothills near...

California. (West).(Construction Materials Association. of California (CMAC) is accepting proposals for presentations at its 2003 Annual Conference)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Construction Materials Association. of California (CMAC) is accepting proposals for presentations at its 2003 Annual Conference: The Road to Success, being held February 18-19, 2003 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento. The CMAC will...

Washington. (West).(Cadman Inc. must clear the state Pollution Control Hearings Board)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... A five-year attempt by Cadman Inc. to mine gravel from a ridge east of North Bend now must clear the state Pollution Control Hearings Board. The Cascade Gateway Foundation has appealed a state Ecology Department permit that would allow Cadman...

ChevronTexaco teams with Cat. (Manufacturing news: focus on suppliers).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL) signed a three-year contract with Caterpillar Inc, to be Caterpillar's primary coolant/antifreeze provider in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. CTGL's...

Terex Corp. receives Demag approval from U.S. (Manufacturing news: focus on suppliers).
October 1, 2002... Terex Corp. has received approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the European Commission for the acquisition of Demag Mobile Cranes GmbH & Co. Demag, which manufactures and distributes telescopic and lattice boom cranes, is one of...

Software merger. (Manufacturing news: focus on suppliers).(Surpac Software International (SSI) and ECS International)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Surpac Software International (SSI) and ECS International (ECSI), two Australian mining-software suppliers, have agreed to merge into a single organization, while maintaining their current business names. The two dominant software suppliers and...

Goodyear christens blimp. (Manufacturing news: focus on suppliers).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Pit & Quarry was among the invited guests, as, for the first time in almost 40 years, four Goodyear blimps graced the sky in formation following the christening of the fleet's newest airship, the Spirit of America. Spirit of America is...

Technology to the rescue: equipment and technology played a central role in the rescue of nine Pennsylvania coal miners. Part one of a two-part series. (Special Report).
October 1, 2002... "We're all nine here." Upon hearing those words from miner John Phillippi, trapped 240 ft. below ground, Rob Zaremsky turned and flashed nine fingers aloft--signaling not only that the bit had broken through, but that also each missing...

Out with metal. (Tech watch: cutting-edge solutions).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The revolutionary Metal Automated Removal System (MARS) from AFOR Systems automatically removes both ferrous and non-ferrous tramp metal without stopping your belt. Upon detection of tramp metal, your metal detector activates a time-delay...

Conveying strength. (Tech watch: cutting-edge solutions).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Masaba Inc., known in the past primarily for its rugged conveyors, now offers a complete line of aggregate-processing equipment. The company's portable stacking conveyors feature strong welds throughout; heavy-duty lagged head and self-cleaning...

The model 1100, 2100, 4000 and 6000 Surestrike hammers efficiently break oversize rock, demolish concrete and trench.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... * The model 1100, 2100, 4000 and 6000 Surestrike hammers efficiently break oversize rock, demolish concrete and trench. Each Surestrike hammer fits directly onto a loader or an excavator to provide maximum mobility, reachability, operator...

DA Demolition Processors from Tramac are used for demolition projects that involve steel and/or concrete, such as bridge demolition, demolition of concrete structures and pipe removal.
October 1, 2002... * DA Demolition Processors from Tramac are used for demolition projects that involve steel and/or concrete, such as bridge demolition, demolition of concrete structures and pipe removal. The three models--DA 370, DA 450 and DA 550--are...

Hold it down. (Tech watch: cutting-edge solutions).(some practical yet inexpensive solutions that will help in reducing the noise levels )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... All plants that use conveyors, screens, feeders, crushers, bins, chutes, rock boxes, etc. are inherently noisy. Several attempts at quick or expensive fixes have not worked. Here are some practical yet inexpensive solutions that will help in...

Twice-loved Cats. (eBusiness: update for the wired world.).(Caterpillar dealers in the United States and Canada have begun selling Caterpillar Certified Used Equipment and Cat Dealer Certified Used Equipment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Caterpillar dealers in the United States and Canada have begun selling Caterpillar Certified Used Equipment and Cat Dealer Certified Used Equipment. This equipment includes Caterpillar machines for light and heavy construction as well as Cat...

Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNT) launched the first phase of its newly designed site at www.bridgestonetire.com.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNT) launched the first phase of its newly designed site at www.bridgestonetire.com. Site contents include a tire selector through which consumers can select tires based on vehicle fitment, size,...

An easy-to-use feature listing all of GreyStone Inc.'s dealers by country and state has been added to the manufacturer's Web site at www.greystoneinc.com.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... An easy-to-use feature listing all of GreyStone Inc.'s dealers by country and state has been added to the manufacturer's Web site at www.greystoneinc.com. Now, sand and gravel operators and aggregate producers can instantly locate dealers of...

Cardinal Scale launched its redesigned Web site at www.cardinalscale.com.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Cardinal Scale launched its redesigned Web site at www.cardinalscale.com. The site is a more complete resource for product information, featuring brochures, technical manuals, AutoCAD engineering drawings and product certifications quickly...

Vehicle maintenance. (Software Solutions).
October 1, 2002... EZ Maintenance from Link It Software is a complete Windows-based software package that can manage, track and control all your equipment or vehicle maintenance. EZ Maintenance is network/multi-user ready out of the box. In addition to...

Materials management. (Software Solutions).
October 1, 2002... Command Alkon offers performance management software, CommandView. CommandView delivers high impact, graphical, to-the-point analytical reports straight to your desktop. Reports can be customized and targeted to provide immediate, focused...

Something old, something new: a Pennsylvania quarry installs a high-capacity crushing/screening plant, and the equipment makes a perfect match. (E&T Plant Operations).
October 1, 2002... There is a an old wedding rhyme that talks about something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Well, a smooth-running conveyor is like a smooth-running marriage. It starts with a good match. A poor match ends in failure. For...

Standardized savings: the standardization of conveyor components can save big bucks in material handling, according to R.W. Sidley Co. (E&T Material Handling).
October 1, 2002... Transporting bulk material from point A to point B--it sounds simple. But as to conveyors and their components, it's the details that matter. After all, it only takes one small malfunction to delay the entire production process. With that in...

Reclamation, Part I: the bare minimum; returning the land to nature is the least an aggregate producer can do--and by law must do--after a site has been mined out. (E&T Reclamation).
October 1, 2002... No matter where in the country an aggregate producer is operating, chances are the site is regulated by state and local laws governing reclamation. More than 20 years have passed since Congress instituted the Surface Mining Control and...

Value-added gear lubricants. (E&T Maintenance).
October 1, 2002... Companies--including those in the aggregate industry--are continuously searching for ways to make their plants more profitable, less costly to maintain and more energy-efficient. One area largely overlooked, but critical to achieving these...

Maximum uptime. (Equipment showcase: your productivity marketplace).
October 1, 2002... John Deere's new 57-metric-ton 600C LC and 75-metric-ton 800C excavators can move a lot of earth, and the company says they do it with exceptional smoothness, durability and maximum uptime. Engineered to deliver superior durability, the 600C LC...

Right on track. (Equipment showcase: your productivity marketplace).
October 1, 2002... Arch Environmental Equipment Inc. offers a patented concave arrangement of three idler rolls on a center pivot that can keep conveyor belts on track. The Arch Tri-Return Training Idler is the only trainer on the market with this patented...

Rock-on-rock. (Equipment showcase: your productivity marketplace).
October 1, 2002... The Sidewinder Series secondary crushing and screening plants manufactured by Wooster, Ohio-based Irock Crushers feature an increased feed angle to the on-board impact crusher to boost feed velocity. The increased velocity promotes more...

Handbook CD-ROM. (Equipment showcase: your productivity marketplace).
October 1, 2002... The Handbook Of Crushing, 2002 edition, is available for free on a new CD-ROM from Pennsylvania Crusher Corp. This fully illustrated, fully updated, 42-page handbook provides an overview of mechanical reduction methods, a checklist of...

Belt repair. (Equipment showcase: your productivity marketplace).
October 1, 2002... The Flexane Belt Repair Kit from Devcon is a ready-to-use, off-the-shelf solution for making fast, permanent emergency repairs to damaged conveyor belts, rubber rollers or other rubber or elastomeric components. Each kit contains two units of...

Screen suspension. (Product Highlight).
October 1, 2002... Having the highest capacity in the industry, Rosta AB oscillating mounts from Lovejoy replace shaker screen coil springs for substantial reduction in cost of ownership. Rosta AB oscillating mounts typically last five to 10 times longer than...

Up to the task. (Product Highlight).
October 1, 2002... Loaded with standard features that are added options on most other vehicles, the Polaris Professional Series 2x4, 4x4 and 6x6 Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) quickly, smoothly and safely move workers and cargo around any work environment. The 4x4...

Two scale lines. (Product Highlight).
October 1, 2002... Schenck Weighing Systems offers the BX Series and the BEMP. The BX Series of belt conveyor scales includes two models, the BX-2 and the BX-4, which are heavy-duty, two-idler and four-idler scales respectively. The BEMP includes both a...

New construction starts in July retreat 8 percent. (National affairs: key issues).
October 1, 2002... Contracting for new construction in July dropped 8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $467.9 billion, it was reported by the Dodge Division of McGraw-Hill Construction. The loss of momentum was present across a wide range of...

Private Wireless Coalition responds to FCC on wireless communications issue. (National affairs: key issues).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Private Wireless Coalition has submitted reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission in regard to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on "Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band." A number of aggregate...

NSSGA names scholarship winners. (National affairs: key issues).(National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Ten students are winners of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's $2,500 scholarship for the academic year 2002-2003. The winners are Jesse Boyles, Joseph Carnahan and William Jansen, Virginia Tech; Ashley Mertons and Guy Storm, the...

Lack of commission quorum sends case to appeals court. (National affairs: key issues).
October 1, 2002... Trying to appeal a judge's decision to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission just got costlier. For the first time since the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission has been fully functioning, it has rejected an...

What put Anthony at risk? (Safety: key issues).(Adopt-A-Highway program )(Editorial)
October 1, 2002... Based on the amount of trash picked up along America's highways, the Adopt-A-Highway program is a great success. Based on the amount of trash picked up along America's highways, the Adopt-A-Highway program is a gigantic failure. Curious isn't...

HazCom enforcement coming soon. (MSHA on the Move).(Hazard Communication)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... MSHA will begin enforcing its new Hazard Communication (HazCom) regulation on Sept. 23 for mine sites with more than five employees. The agency recently issued a directive allowing operators to conduct initial HazCom training as part of...

MSHA to issue ANPRM on diesel. (MSHA on the Move).(Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... MSHA has said it will issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) soon to solicit comments from stakeholders on various issues relating to its regulation on Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Exposure of Underground Miners. The ANPRM is...

MSHA offers interactive compliance training on HazCom. (MSHA on the Move).(U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has announced the availability of interactive training for mine operators on compliance with its recently issued standards on hazard communication. The hazard...

Innovations: in the aggregates, concrete and asphalt industries.(Calendar)
October 1, 2002... October 23-25, 2002 Phoenix Speakers: Thursday October 24th 1:00 p.m.: Tania Hudson of Aggregate Research Industries Welcome and Introduction 1:10 p.m.: Rusty Bowers, Executive Director of Arizona Rock Products...

Producer liable for untrained contractor. (Law: key issues).(Cannelton Industries)
October 1, 2002... The fatal accident involved a contract hauler at a coal mine, but it could have been any mine. MSHA charged the haulage contractor with failure to train the driver who died. MSHA also charged the mine operator. The case is Secretary of Labor v....

Drummond Co. seeks review of case. (Legal highlights: key issues).
October 1, 2002... Drummond Co. has asked a federal appeals court to review an ALJ's order requiring the company to reinstate three miners pending the resolution of their Mine Act discrimination complaints. The Alabama coal mine operator argued that it...

Royal Cement pays $27,400 to settle case. (Legal highlights: key issues).
October 1, 2002... Royal Cement Co. has agreed to pay MSHA substantially reduced civil penalties totaling $27,400 to settle a case where a lab technician fell into a pit filled with hot precipitator dust. The agency initially sought penalties of $125,000 for...

South Central report. (Economics: key issues.).
October 1, 2002... Stone producers in the South Central region of the United States are confronting challenging market conditions and continue to wait for an adequate supply of state and federal transportation dollars to work their way into the construction...