Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS FEATURE ARTICLES 17 Ramping Up Production When the goal is more stone in the stockpiles, operators must look at more than just crushing. Manpower, materials transportation, and maintenance are all important considerations as well. OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED Overland conveyors can reduce fuel costs and labor expenses, but understanding how to size and care for the system will help operators achieve the greatest effi ciency. The key to improving safety may lie with science. New research highlights four domains and 14 elements of safety leadership. 10 Great Expectations Last year, operators told us 2017 would be a very good year for the aggregates industry. Fortunately, the results seem to have lived up to the hype. 26 Optimizing Overland Systems Overland conveyors can offer big energy savings, but require the right approach to system setup and maintenance. 33 Leading Others to Work Safely New research reveals the four domains of leadership. 3 Editorial Gearing up for 2018. 4 Data Mining The latest fi nancial analysis of issues impacting in the industry and Aggregates Manager's exclusive aggregates industry outlook. 6 RollOuts Caterpillar's Next Generation excavators, and other new equipment for the aggregates market. 36 Rock Law What does the future of MSHA hold under former mine executive David Zatezalo's leadership? 38 Advertiser Index See who's who and where to fi nd their products. 39 Classifi ed Ads Aggregates industry classifi eds. 40 Carved in Stone Aggregates and time travel: a look back at 20 years of ag- gregates production as seen through 'Carved in Stone.' PAGE 26 PAGE 33 On Our Cover: Aggregates producers are bullish on their own market. Cover illustration by Sandy Turner. JANUARY 2018 | VOLUME 23, NUMBER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS