Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS FEATURE ARTICLES 21 Remote control and autonomous operations Rapid development and implementation of technology on today's operating equipment can translate to greater productivity and safer workers. OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED In Volvo's test site, large haul trucks are replaced with a series of unmanned 15-ton battery-electric haulers. Heavily concentrated loads and high traffi c volumes make aggregate applications some of the most demanding in the weighing industry. 14 Forward Facing After a year of mixed business ratings, operators are opti- mistic about their odds in 2017. 26 Energy Effi cient Quarrying Volvo's ambitious Electric Site takes aim at lowering carbon emissions and energy costs. 32 Scaling Back on Down Time Maximize the life of your scale with upfront design con- siderations and ongoing maintenance. 36 Place Your Bet on Las Vegas Before the early bird rates go up and hotel rooms are gone, make plans to attend ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017. 38 Excavator Enhancements Eye Bottom Line Greater productivity and fuel effi ciency are common features in the latest generation of excavators. 3 Editorial A brave new world. 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. 8 RollOuts Kolberg-Pioneer's 3365 Pioneer Jaw Crusher, and other new equipment for the aggregates market. 40 Rock Law Will the Trump Administration make MSHA great again? 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 Aggregates and the environment: highlighting some of the environmentally benefi cial uses of aggregates. PAGE 26 PAGE 32 On Our Cover: With technology developing at a breakneck rate, future aggregate operations may look very different. Cover illustration by Sandy Turner, Jr. JANUARY 2017 | VOLUME 22, NUMBER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS