Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS FEATURE ARTICLES 21 Fines Recovery Through the use of equipment such as hydrocyclones, dewatering screens, clarifi ers, and more, ultra-fi nes can be captured and pos- sibly turned into a marketable product. OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED Proper use and preventive maintenance ensure that rigid frame haul trucks perform as expected. Automation and fuel effi ciency — such as that of John Deere's 994K hybrid wheel loader — were common themes among this year's top new products. 8 AggMan of the Year 2016: Tom Hill Hill shows that lightning can strike twice as he builds Summit Materials into a big player in the U.S. aggregates market. 16 First Look: Case Rolls Out its G Series Wheel Loaders This seven-model lineup focuses on lowering owning and operating costs. 26 Up for the Long Haul When it comes to rigid frame truck maintenance, an ounce of prevention can truly be worth a ton of cure. 30 Top Rollouts of 2016 Automation and effi ciency are key themes among this year's new product introductions. 38 Election 2016 What does it mean for the aggregates industry? Associa- tion experts share their insights, 3 Editorial Millennials and mentoring. 4 Data Mining The latest fi nancial analysis of issues impacting in the industry and Aggregates Manager's exclusive aggregates industry outlook. 6 State and Province News A roundup of the latest news in North America. 40 Rock Law A program tailored to incentivize and promote safety could violate the Mine Act. Here's what you need to know. 42 Advertiser Index See who's who and where to fi nd their products. 43 Classifi ed Ads Aggregate industry classifi eds. 44 Carved in Stone No round-up of geologic wonders would be complete without including a look at your very own aggregate op- eration. PAGE 26 PAGE 30 On Our Cover: Summit Materials CEO Tom Hill is our 2016 AggMan of the Year. Cover photos courtesy of Summit Materials. DECEMBER 2016 | VOLUME 21, NUMBER 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS