Aggregates Manager

Drilling reference book Dust control handbook A new handbook, Best Practices for Dust Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining, was developed to identify available engineering controls that can assist underground and surface metal/nonmetal mining operations in reducing worker exposure to respirable silica dust. The controls range from long-used controls, which have developed into industry standards, to newer controls, which are still being optimized. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health | www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining. The third edition of the ongoing reference book, Blasthole Drilling in Open Pit Mining, was written to provide comprehensive reference on the use of rotary drills in surface mining applications. The book includes 21 technical articles, 25 case studies, and an overview of the current products offered by Atlas Copco. Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions | www.atlascopco.com/ blastholedrills Magnet strength comparisons A new brochure, Test Methods Differ, Outcomes Don't…Xtreme Rare Earth Magnets are the Strongest, explains that most equipment manufacturers offer similar tools to measure a permanent magnet's pull test strength, yet each test kit yields different results. The brochure goes on to explain that when using the same test kit, Eriez Xtreme Rare Earth Magnets consistently score higher than other magnetic assemblies. Eriez | www.eriez.com New websites Martin Engineering launched its new website which features the progressive history of the organization and its many design innovations, as well as intensified focus on custom-tailored solutions for specific customer issues. Martin Engineering | www.martin-eng.com ITT Goulds Pumps' newly designed website features a searchable product information section, a pump selection system, new tools and resources sections, and a list of recent and upcoming events. ITT Goulds Pumps | www.itt.com Text INFO to 205-289-3782, or visit aggman.com/info InfoLibrary_AGRM0113.indd 30 All-Flo Pump Co. unveiled its new mobile website to meet customer demand for onthe-go information with such features as a chemical compatibility tool that eliminates the need for printed tables. All-Flo Pump Co. | www.all-flo.com/mobile AGGREGATES MANAGER January 2013 • DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE 35B 12/28/12 6:19 PM

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• 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.