Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

JUNE 24, 2021

LEADING OFF

What you missed at World of Concrete

World of Concrete brought tens of thousands of attendees to Las Vegas this month and featured the opening of the Las Vegas Convention Center's new West Hall. Find out what you missed at the construction materials industry’s first major trade show since ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020.

NEWS

MSHA reemphasizes safety tied to powered haulage

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) shared several best practices for surface operations following a series of fatal 2021 powered haulage accidents. Check out what MSHA has to say.

What's ahead with MSHA on powered haulage?

With fatal powered haulage accidents already up this year over 2020, the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will likely be developing a related rule for operators. Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran explains.

How conveyor sales are trending in 2021

Producers excluded from COVID-19 emergency temporary standard

Dodge: Total construction falls in May as housing stumbles

Dodge Momentum Index jumps in May

PCA forecasts cement consumption by region

Bipartisan surface transportation bill emerges from Senate

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Stedman Machine Co. listens first to develop size-reduction solutions

Stedman offers impactors and cage mills for primary feed, cubical product, sand and aglime. Crushing and screening systems engineering, preventive maintenance and service are available. Contact Stedman at 812-926-0038.

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ROAD TO RECOVERY

Manufacturers reflect on 2020

Equipment manufacturers looked back on 2020 at this year’s Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, reflecting on a year filled with uncertainty that, in the end, turned out better than most anticipated. Find out what Douglas Manufacturing’s Paul Ross, CDE’s Laurenz Peschke and ABB Motors & Mechanical’s Nick Roseto had to say.

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Plus: Hiring, inflation among top industry concerns

Road to Recovery
Check out Pit & Quarry's special series dedicated to helping producers navigate the economic downturn.

CUTTING EDGE

Komatsu debuts high-capacity crusher in compact format

Komatsu says the new Joy HRX 1000 pushes the envelope of where sizers can be successfully applied. Learn more about sizer technology and how Komatsu is collaborating with Metso Outotec.

Plus: Komatsu expands range of hydraulic breakers

P&Q SUSTAINABILITY

Volvo CE targets net-zero value chain emissions

Volvo Construction Equipment seeks to achieve net-zero value chain emissions by 2040, with significant emission reductions as early as 2030. Learn more about the company’s pledge with Science Based Targets.

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Legacy Scale Software Simply Cannot Compete in the Modern Cloud Era

Fortunately, with the rise of cloud technologies like Fast-Weigh, companies in the bulk materials industry no longer have to make large, upfront investments to make a change.

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EDITORS' BLOG

Haver & Boecker Niagara hosts course for university students

Haver & Boecker Niagara partnered with the University of Toronto by hosting a one-day course in screening basics and mechanical performance. Learn more about the partnership and what Haver & Boecker Niagara is delivering.

Plus: Normalcy returns as the industry picks up where it left off

FROM THE MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of Pit & Quarry magazine

How tailgates can improve efficiencies

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank presents key considerations to optimize your return on investment and maximize efficiencies within your truck fleet. Read Swank’s article.

New screening technology to keep an eye on

Check out the latest screening technology from Cedarapids, Deister Machine Co., Major and Haver & Boecker Niagara.

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