Wed November 29, 2017
OAIMA Holds Annual Meeting, Trade Show in Columbus
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) held its annual meeting and trade show on Nov. 8 to 10 at the Hilton at Easton in Columbus, Ohio. The event opened with a continental breakfast followed by a welcome from OAIMA President, Todd Young of Mar-Zane Materials to open the general session....
Mon October 16, 2017
Impact Crushers I34, I34R Deliver Expanded Versatility
Following a successful advance viewing at Steinexpo 2017 in Homburg/Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany, McCloskey International has introduced a new line of compact impact crushers. Taking the original crusher line and transforming it into something even more flexible and productive, the new mobile crushers maximize the efficiency of any project site....
Fri September 22, 2017
New McCloskey Impact Crusher Delivers Higher Production, More Power, Lower Fuel Costs
McCloskey International has introduced a new highly efficient version of its I44R mobile impact crusher. The I44Rv3 combines the productivity of a 44-in. impactor with the versatility of a full screening and recirculating system, allowing operators to produce a crushed and screened final product with one machine....
Thu August 31, 2017
PB Materials Completes the Acquisition of Ready-Mix Concrete and Aggregate Assets
PB Materials Holdings, Inc. (PBM), a leading, regional producer of aggregates and ready mix concrete in the Permian Basin that is majority owned by funds managed by WL Ross & Co. LLC. (WL Ross), has completed the simultaneous acquisitions of substantially all of the assets of ARM Trucking Limited Company (ARM Concrete), Kermit Concrete Co....
Mon July 17, 2017
Urbanization Creates Challenges, Opportunities in Crushing Business
Urbanization means faster and more numerous construction projects. This is good news for the crushing business, but it also brings along new challenges. Cost structures are changing, which makes it necessary for crushing to take place closer to the actual construction site....
Fri June 23, 2017
Metso Introduces Digital Solution for Optimal Performance
As part of its life cycle services offering for the aggregates industry, Metso is now introducing a new digital solution to help further optimize mobile crushing and screening equipment operations and maintenance....
Fri June 23, 2017
Sandvik Launches Powerful Secondary Stage Crusher
The Sandvik CS550 cone crusher is a powerful secondary stage crusher for 771 to 827 ton (700 to 750 t) applications. In addition to flexibility and sheer tonnage, it offers advanced automation and maintenance features for maximal productivity and uptime....
Fri June 16, 2017
Vulcan Announces Agreement To Acquire Aggregates USA LLC
Vulcan Materials Company, a large producer of construction aggregates, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with SPO Partners to acquire its aggregates business, Aggregates USA LLC for $900 million in cash....
Fri June 16, 2017
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Launch Wheeled Jaw, Impact Crushers
Sandvik Mobile crushers and screens is widening its mobile offering into the U.S. and Canadian market with the launch of the Sandvik UJ310+ jaw crusher and the new Sandvik UI310+ Prisec impact crusher....
Wed May 31, 2017
MB Crusher Continues Emphasizing Benefits of Crusher Buckets in Mines
MB Crusher America, Inc. is set to exhibit once again at the Elko Mining Expo 2017 on June 8 and 9 at booths, 69 and 70. The company continues to inform attendees the benefits of crusher buckets in the mining industry....