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June 30, 2009 |
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House passes climate change legislation
The final vote on the bill was 219-212. More
FMI releases Construction Outlook for second quarter
Total construction in 2009 and 2010 will be down 13 percent and 7 percent, respectively. More
Kansas governor approves sustainability bill
Simple majority needed for approval of surface mining operations. More
Silvi announces quarry acquisition in New Jersey
The 1,440-acre Belle Mead quarry is located three miles north of Princeton, N.J. More
Sandvik, Habitat for Humanity continue partnership
They will build a home in Gulfport, Miss. More
Equipment news: Cartridge cleaner has side slide-out
Flexco says equipment will help improve conveyor productivity, efficiency. More
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| Feature of the Week |
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Sand on demand
A New England producer/contractor uses a portable setup to produce manufactured sand from granite material. More
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| Equipment Focus |
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J.H. Fletcher & Co.
Recent recommendations for operator cabs indicate the need for dust control in addition to noise suppression and structural integrity. New J.H. Fletcher underground equipment is available with cabs to meet all of these criteria. The new air conditioning system filters both the incoming air and recirculated interior air and removes dust down to 0.3 microns through pressurization, filtration and controlled air flow. Personnel work in a cleaner, more comfortable environment resulting in lower fatigue. Fletcher is a manufacturer of underground mobile mining equipment. For information, call the Industrial Minerals Division at 304-525-7811 or visit www.jhfletcher.com.
Martin Sprocket & Gear Inc.
Martin now offers a complete line of heavy duty conveyor pulleys and components. The company says its conveyor pulleys produce maximum protection against premature failure in harsh applications. It offers drum pulleys, wing pulleys, lagging, bushings, take-up frames, shafting and other specialty products. The company's heavy duty drum pulleys are constructed in standard duty, mine duty, quarry duty, machined and engineered drums. Wing pulleys are available in standard duty, mine duty, quarry duty and quarry duty AR, and are designed to meet the most common types of failure: wing folding, premature contact bar wear and hub weld fatigue. Other solutions include lagging in vulcanized, cold bond, strip, shell, weld-on, SOF, molded urethane, Holz and ceramic, and wear parts such as lagged contact bars and wear rims. For more information, visit www.martinsprocket.com.
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| Column of the Week |
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 MSHA conferences – yes or no?
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has announced a new procedure for reviewing citations and proposed civil penalties.” More
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| Eye on the Blog |
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 Extend an invitation
What’s the best way to build a relationship with your state representative? Invite him or her to your mine to learn about what you do every day. A little time spent hosting a visit becomes an excellent way to increase your lawmaker’s understanding of the aggregates industry and your company’s importance in the community, according to the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP).
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Darren Constantino, 