Quarry Management magazine has been the official monthly journal of The Institute of Quarrying since 1918. Each issue contains timely, relevant and topical coverage of all key issues, developments and advances in the aggregates sector.

Editor
Steve Adam - tel: 0115 945 3893 - [email protected]

Assistant Editor
Simon Chan - tel: 0115 945 3894 - [email protected]

Display Advertising
Kathryn Bardsley - tel: 0115 945 4369 - [email protected]

Recruitment Advertising
Anna Gibiino - tel: 0115 945 3897 - [email protected]

Subscriptions
Sue Chambers - tel: 0115 945 3884; online: www.qmj.co.uk

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This Month - April 2018

Market Report

Aggregates to market - a wider role for rail
BDS Marketing examine the role of rail in the interlinked issues of aggregate sourcing, aggregate transportation and economic development

Bulk Handling

Mechanical Splicing vs Vulcanizing
Conveyor belt splicing - which method is best? Mark Colbourn highlights the benefits of mechanical fasteners in the search for increased productivity

Bulk Handling
A round-up of some of the latest news and developments in bulk handling plant, equipment, technology, services and solutions

Repair & Maintenance

Breaking the Gearbox Repair Cycle
Renold Gears say momentum for change is coming from the philosophies of modern manufacturing and new thinking on the part of plant operators

Bearing Reconditioning
Dave Wall looks at how companies can same time and money while ensuring that their bearings are restored to a functionally reliable condition

Wash Plant Maintenance
McLanahan outline the benefits of an effective preventative maintenance plan in ensuring wash plants remain safe, efficient and productive

Vibration Monitoring and Analysis
Schaeffler condition-monitoring service helps prolong the life of critical equipment at Tunstead cement works

IQ Skills Wheel

Innovation - Leader or Follower?
Innovation is key to delivering the UK’s current and future infrastructure challenges, but it will require a total rethink of the skills required for the sector, says IQ

QNJAC News

Health & Safety Guidance for Quarries
In this quarter’s QNJAC update: Chairman’s board update; A wealth of information, knowledge and guidance

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Intermat 2018
A brief glimpse of some of the new construction plant and equipment on display in Paris later this month