Aggregates Manager

Rice Lake DELIVERS REAL-TIME DATA VIRTUALLY MAINTENANCE-FREE The Asgco Weigh Belt Scale's modular design allows for installation on various belt widths. The company says the scale typically takes less than two hours to install and start up, and is virtually maintenance-free. Its low profile is said to minimize build-up areas where dust and dirt accumulate. Asgco | www.asgco.com Rice Lake says its BCI belt scale features an innovative integrator that handles everything from simple inventory reporting to automated load out. The scale is capable of delivering real-time statistical data through a variety of wired, fiber optic, and wireless network options. Its robust processing power and expanded networking capabilities enable the integrator to easily communicate with printers, PCs, remote displays, ERP systems, PLCs, and other peripheral equipment. Rice Lake Weighing Systems | www.ricelake.com Text INFO to 205-289-3782, or visit aggman.com/info Text INFO to 205-289-3782 or visit www.aggman.com/info World Wide Electric_AGRM0113_PG029.indd 1 29 AGGREGATES MANAGER 12/12/12 2013 PM January 3:57

• Cover Page
• Rock Steady: After five years of extrtemes, the aggregates market sees a slight shift toward the positive.
• Weigh as You Convey - conveyor belt-scales can help operators keep track of aggregate production before it hits loadout.
• Economic Outlook: Modest Growth with a Wild Card - Modest growth is expected in transportation construction in 2013, but uncertainty from the fiscal cliff and delay in passing MAP-21 will be felt.
• Loader Maintenance from the Ground Up - Keeping safety first and productivity high is the ultimate goal of any wheel loader maintenance program.
• Different Continent, Same Goals: A visit to a Brazilian iron ore mine underscores that operational goals and challenges are similar through the globe.
• Educational materials for aggregate industry professionals: INFORMATION LIBRARY
• Operations Illustrated: Fine Opportunities.
• Editorial - State of the industry
• Aggbeat: Ontario study debunks water worries.
• State and Province News - A roundup of the latest news in North America.
• Safety Watch - Reducing noise levels.
• Rollouts - The new 95Z7 wheel loader from Kawasaki and more.
• Data Mining: Mergers & acquisitions are slow throughout 2012, but supply and demand dynamics bode well for 2013.
• Rock Law - Operators may pay the price for MSHAs new emphasis on discrimination enforcement.
• Classified Ads - Aggregate industry classifieds.
• Ad Index - See who is who and where to find their products.
• Carved in Stone- Failing Grades: Americas infrastructure gets a D on its report card.