Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
Issue link: http://read.dmtmag.com/i/581365
CONTENTS On Our Cover: Aggregate producers are increasingly considering alternative energy sources to lower their overall costs. Cover photo by Kerry Clines. 10 Terex Finlay's new C-1545 mobile cone offers high-capacity, efficient production. 26 Inspecting the auto-lubrication system, checking tire pressure, and using diag- nostic tools to monitor engine temperature and rpm history can extend the life of your artic. COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS FEATURE ARTICLES 21 Improve Your Plant's Energy Effi ciency Savvy producers can lower operational ex- penses by focusing on energy audit, tracking usage, and educating employees. OCTOBER 2015 VOLUME 20, NUMBER 10 OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED 12 Frac Sand 101 Interested in the high-value proppant market? Learn more about the U.S. frac sand industry with this primer. 18 Save Fuel with the Benefi ts of Telematics With the right equipment insights, managers can learn how to track the fuel from both equipment and extensions. 26 Plan and Predict ADT Maintenance One tool for extending equipment life, increasing uptime, and lowering ownership costs may be a planned maintenance contract. 31 Attachments Add Versatility A broad assortment of attachments can transform your equipment fl eet into multi-purpose machines. 36 Get More From Your Neighborhood Council Remember that the three C's of community relations could be cookies, cake, and coffee. 3 EDITORIAL It's time to put an end to extensions. 4 STATE AND PROVINCE NEWS A roundup of the latest news in North America. 6 DATA MINING The latest fi nancial analysis of issues impacting in the industry and Aggregates Manager's exclusive aggregates industry outlook. 9 ROLLOUTS Sandvik's new AQ336 Doublescreen, and other new equipment for the aggregate market. 38 ROCK LAW The Mine Safety and Health Administration announces increased enforcement efforts with a focus on workplace examinations. 40 CLASSIFIED ADS Aggregate industry classifi eds. 43 ADVERTISER INDEX See who's who and where to fi nd their products. 44 CARVED IN STONE When it came to combating silicosis in the late 1800s, the discovery of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis set safety precautions back by nearly 50 years.