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Latest articles published in Quarry Management magazine covering the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries

02/01/2014 15:09 | Others

Institute of Quarrying 2013 Annual Conference Review

Annual quarrying event centred on the industry’s greatest resource – its people
28/11/2013 12:41 | Health & Safety

Simple Tips for a Safety Culture in Load and Haul in Quarries

Safety must be front of mind in all quarrying operations, and often simple steps can ensure a safe worksite is maintained. Alexander Robinson, quarry industry representative in global construction and infrastructure for Caterpillar Australia, revisits the importance of everyday vigilance in maintaining a safe working environment
28/11/2013 12:33 | Loading & Hauling

Tough tests for latest generation of Volvo engines

From sub-zero conditions to high altitudes and scorching heat, Volvo Construction Equipment’s Stage IV/Tier 4 Final technology has been through the toughest tests to ensure that the latest generation of Volvo engines deliver maximum performance and reliability
28/11/2013 12:25 | Loading & Hauling

Doosan announce new developments on their DA30 and DA40 dumptrucks

Doosan DA30 and DA40 articulated dumptrucks raise the bar even further in quarrying operations
28/11/2013 12:18 | Loading & Hauling

New fleet of Caterpillar machines for Aggregate Industries

Aggregate Industries team up with Walters Plant Hire and Finning to renew Cat fleets at Bardon Hill and Croft
28/11/2013 12:02 | Maintenance & Repair

Extending oil change intervals on heavy mobile plant

Kleenoil By-Pass Filtration discuss how extending oil drain intervals on mobile plant can lead to significant cost savings
28/11/2013 11:35 | Loading & Hauling

Michelin introduce new off-road tyres for articulated dumptrucks

Michelin’s recently introduced XADN+ tyre now available in sizes 23.5 R25 and 26.5 R25
28/11/2013 11:26 | Loading & Hauling

AM Bromley launch ENAiKOON tyre monitor system

New system delivers substantial cost-saving benefits, improved safety and increased tyre life
28/11/2013 11:21 | Loading & Hauling

Tyre Pressure Management

Air-Seal Products Ltd highlight the dangers of under-inflation in quarry and construction tyres
27/11/2013 16:25 | Others

BAM Ritchies celebrate 50 years

Company marks anniversary with ‘Ground Engineering 50/50’ conference
27/11/2013 16:13 | Materials Processing

Terex Washing Systems launch AggreSand system

Terex Washing Systems officially unveil the AggreSand system with a demonstration at an Irish quarry
28/10/2013 14:31 | Site reports

Canning Conveyor complete conveyor extension for Lafarge Tarmac

Canning Conveyor finish the final stage of an extension to a 2.5km field conveyor system at Blashford Quarry in Hampshire
28/10/2013 14:20 | Materials Handling

Abrasion-resistant steel from Tata Steel

Abrazo abrasion-resistant steel offers a solution for arduous material-handling applications in harsh environments
28/10/2013 14:15 | Materials Handling

Martin Engineering supply conveyor belt cleaners to TCI Manufacturing and Equipment

US conveyor manufacturer specifies high-efficiency belt cleaners from Martin Engineering for standard and custom-designed conveyors
28/10/2013 12:35 | Materials Handling

High-efficiency elevator buckets from 4B Braime

4B Braime discuss the differences between modern and traditional elevator buckets
28/10/2013 12:27 | Maintenance & Repair

Babcock's approach to reducing the whole-life cost of mobile plant assets

Babcock explain how ALCAMiE, their asset-management system, can improve efficiencies for quarry fleet operators
28/10/2013 12:22 | Maintenance & Repair

CDE Global's approach to planned maintenance

Martin Jackson assesses the often overlooking and underestimated benefits of preventative maintenance
28/10/2013 12:18 | Maintenance & Repair

SKF improving efficiency with automatic lubrication systems

Phil Burge looks at automatic lubrication systems and how they strengthen efficiency at a time when financial pressures on quarry management are growing
28/10/2013 12:12 | Maintenance & Repair

Rebuilt Cat 990 proves the worth of a Groeneveld automatic lubrication system

Pins and bushings on a Cat wheel loader still look like new after more than three years of intensive use in Dutch coal processing environment
28/10/2013 12:02 | Maintenance & Repair

Schaeffler bearing mounting cuts costs on Spanish cement roller press

Grupo Cementos Portland Valderrivas choose Schaeffler spherical roller bearings for El Alto cement plant
28/10/2013 11:55 | Maintenance & Repair

Cost benefits of split roller bearings over standard bearing types

Revolvo explain why the lowest-cost bearing solution for the OEM is usually the most expensive for the quarry end user
28/10/2013 11:49 | Planning & Development

Guidelines for quarry landscape and visual impact assessment

SLR review new planning guidance and policy and how it will impact on quarry development
26/09/2013 12:55 | Materials Processing

Metso resolve challenging crusher application for Gallagher Aggregates

Metso HP3 cone crusher provides successful solution in challenging application at Hermitage Quarry
26/09/2013 12:47 | Materials Processing

Terex Finlay customer open days in Scotland

Terex Finlay stage their largest ever live equipment demonstration event at Ardlethen Quarry
26/09/2013 12:41 | Recycling & Waste

Powerscreen help recycle historic Navy Annex complex in US

Powerscreen crushers play key role in the demolition and recycling of the historic Navy Annex in Virginia
26/09/2013 12:30 | Materials Processing

Showa Corporation acquire first Sandvik U-440 crushers in Japan

Sandvik Japan deliver the first heavy mobile crushers in more than 20 years to one of the country's largest quarry operators
26/09/2013 12:23 | Materials Processing

Screen Machine Industries fit curtain relief system to impact crushers

SMI crushers feature remote control lifting lid that allows for blockage clearance during operation
26/09/2013 12:18 | Automation & Control

GEOVIA's four step approach to improved quarry productivity

Increased control leads to increased productivity and efficiency in quarry operations
26/09/2013 12:10 | Asphalt

Eurovia Roadstone resurface Port of Felixstowe access road

UL-M thin surfacing from Eurovia helps keep traffic rolling in and out of Britain's biggest and busiest port
30/08/2013 15:35 | Maintenance & Repair

Longer Life Wear Parts - Water Quenched vs Creusabro Steels

Abraservice case study showing the advantages of Creusabro steels
28/08/2013 15:04 | Materials Processing

Wet Frac Sand Processing

McLanahan Corp discuss the wet processes involved in the production of frac sand
28/08/2013 14:48 | Materials Processing

Aggregate Wash Plant Upgrade for Creagh Concrete

CDE wash plant upgrade at Draperstown Quarry releases 4 million tonnes of sand and gravel for Northern Ireland concrete producer
28/08/2013 14:37 | Materials Processing

New Sand and Gravel Wash Plant for Readymix West Indies

DUO supply Terex Washing Systems plant to one of Trinidad's leading concrete producers
28/08/2013 14:26 | Materials Processing

Bruce Engineering supply modular sand washing plant to Russian aggregate producer

Northern Ireland manufacturer supplies cost-effective solution for washing high silt content aggregate material capable of running seven days a week
28/08/2013 14:18 | Materials Processing

Moisture-reduction system solves wet stockpile problem for Quinn Glass

Moisture Reduction Systems' pumping system reduces moisture content in sand stockpiles for Northern Ireland glass manufacturer
27/08/2013 16:53 | Loading & Hauling

New diesel engine from JCB

JCB introduce new Dieselmax 672 six-cylinder engine
27/08/2013 16:26 | Education & Training

British Aggregates Association Conference 2013

Record turnout for BAA annual conference and annual general meeting in Durham
09/08/2013 10:14 | Materials Handling

Metso Belt Turners Prove Beneficial at Hanson Quarry

Conveyor belt turners improve safety and reduce costly cleaning and maintenance at Needingworth Quarry
09/08/2013 10:02 | Asphalt

New Low-temperature Bitumen Binder for Asphalt Suppliers

Azalt ECO2 is a ready-to-use binder from Total Bitumen’s Ecosolutions programme
09/08/2013 09:42 | Environment & Restoration

Water Monitoring Methods and Systems

Envireau Water discuss how quarry operators can protect themselves through effective environmental data collection
09/08/2013 09:14 | Environment & Restoration

The Benefits of Visual Dust Monitoring in Quarries

SLR Consulting examine whether dust monitoring always has to involve the use of expensive equipment
21/06/2013 17:29 | Site reports

Blashford Revisited

New de-silting wash plant at Burnt Hill proves beneficial for Lafarge Tarmac
21/06/2013 17:20 | Maintenance & Repair

Structural Integrity

Inspections over the last 10 years highlight significant improvement in the condition of quarry structures
21/06/2013 17:10 | Environment & Restoration

Energy for Minerals

Renewable energy technologies at mineral sites
21/06/2013 16:56 | Ancillary Equipment

Powerful Performers

Doosan Portable Power unveil new generators and compressors
21/06/2013 16:47 | Materials Processing

Big Day for Barrack Hill

Sandvik Construction hold launch event for QE341 and QA451 screeners at Barrack Hill Quarries
13/06/2013 12:08 | Education & Training

Institute of Quarrying Quarry Question Time

Institute of Quarrying’s Derbyshire branch hosts 5th annual James Cuthbert Memorial Quarry Question Time
13/06/2013 11:48 | Others

The Natural Stone Show 2013 Review

Three-day showcase exhibition for the UK stone industry

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