Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

OCTOBER 17, 2019

LEADING OFF

Thoughtful design sets up Canadian producer for years to come

Having more than tripled production and barge loadout capacities since the recent completion of its new plant, the Mainland Construction Materials Cox Station Quarry is well-positioned to meet market demand now – and far into the future.

FEATURES

Effective conveyor, material handling maintenance practices

Conveying and material handling equipment manufacturers offer tips to producers to enhance their maintenance procedures.

Adding safety, security around conveying systems

Check out some safety tips to employ around your conveying and material handling applications.

P&Q Profile: IPCD’s Bill Harvey

Conveyor transfer point design considerations

P&Q University Lesson 10: Conveying & Material Handling

A LOOK BACK

This large belt was furnished by the Gutta Percha and Rubber Manufacturing Co. to be used at the Dolese & Shepard Co. quarry in Gary, Indiana. This belt is 655 ft. long and 30-in. wide with a 3/16-in. cover on one side and 1/16-in. cover on the other.

A conveyor carried aggregate material from a feed hopper into a ready-mixed concrete plant at the M.J. Grove Lime Co. operation in Maryland during the spring of 1957.

Source: P&Q archive

FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Kentucky program preparing the industry’s next leaders

A Kentucky Crushed Stone Association program provides a platform for up-and-coming producers around the Bluegrass State to sharpen their skills and connect with other emerging professionals.

Con-Agg Companies doubles production with portable plants

The Missouri-based producer calls on a longtime partner for equipment and tech that elevates outputs to new levels.

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Association of Equipment Manufacturers

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

Portable Plants magazine

Pit & Quarry University

U.S. Geological Survey

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