Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
Issue link: http://read.dmtmag.com/i/485104
CONTENTS On Our Cover: Trinity Materials safely mines sand in former gravel pit, despite being in 'gator territory. Cover photo by Kerry Clines. 31 A radial conveyor's ability to create high- volume, fully desegregated stockpiles is one consideration when investing in a new system. 9 Terex MPS expands its portable plant line with a new screen plant, the Terex Cedarapids CRS620S. COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS FEATURE ARTICLES 19 Spring Safety Between the impact of winter weather on an operation and employees performing tasks they don't regularly handle, be sure to focus on safety during the spring start-up. APRIL 2015 VOLUME 20, NUMBER 4 OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED 14 Equipment Takes the Stage at Intermat Paris show highlights the international debut of excavators, portable plants, haul trucks, and more. 24 Diggin' Cajun Style There's a method to the madness of mining sand and gravel in the marshy areas of southwest Louisiana. 31 A Stronger Side of Material Handling When evaluating stacking conveyor systems, consider their impact on material specifi cations, safety, and ease of maintenance. 34 Washed and Separated Today's washing and classifying equipment can help operators capture and and clean more saleable material. 3 EDITORIAL Transportation funding: Should we laugh or cry? 4 STATE AND PROVINCE NEWS A roundup of the latest news in North America. 7 DATA MINING The latest stock and fuel price trends impacting the industry. 9 ROLLOUTS Dyno Nobel's new blasting system, and other new equipment for the aggregate market. 36 ROCK LAW Following a spike in metal/non- metal fatalities, underlying causes will be scrutinized in future MSHA inspections. 38 ADVERTISER INDEX See who's who and where to fi nd their products. 39 CLASSIFIED ADS Aggregate industry classifi eds. 40 CARVED IN STONE It took a combination of channel drilling and geology to mine granite in Barre, Vt.