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

20/12/2011 09:31 | Loading & Hauling

New Cats Unveiled

Caterpillar introduce G-Series dumptrucks, E-Series excavators, K-Series wheel loaders and the D8T dozer
01/12/2011 11:35 | Loading & Hauling

Bell Wheeled Loaders A Positive Move For Earthline

Wiltshire-based company purchase two Bell machines for their Shellingford Quarry
01/12/2011 11:04 | Recycling & Waste

First UK installation of brand new Sandvik QJ241

Offerton Sand & Gravel develop aggregates sales arm with help from the new QJ241 from Sandvik Mining and Construction
21/11/2011 11:35 | Site reports

Turkish Delight

CDE mobile washing plant proves successful on major canal project in Turkey
21/11/2011 11:18 | Materials Handling

Under Pressure

Meeting the new MPA guidelines on cement deliveries
21/11/2011 11:15 | Weighing

Accurate Weighing

Tynes Tees Crushing & Screening take delivery of the UK’s first FXM belt weigher from Precia-Molen
21/11/2011 11:08 | Automation & Control

Going With The Flow

Monitoring quarry waste water – a long-term solution
21/11/2011 10:55 | Loading & Hauling

Combined Power

Latest developments in hybrid power systems for mobile plant
21/11/2011 10:43 | Ancillary Equipment

A Powerful Impact

A strategic and sustained approach to the management of power quality can contribute significantly to improvements in energy efficiency
21/11/2011 10:34 | Ancillary Equipment

Energy-saving Initiatives From ABB

ABB introduce UK’s largest energy appraisal team, introduce drives and motors swappage scheme and publish new six-step energy-saving plan
21/11/2011 10:14 | Ancillary Equipment

A Vane Approach

Vane vs screw compressors in quarrying applications
21/11/2011 10:05 | Environment & Restoration

Stunning New Nature Conservation Area

CEMEX UK transform former Northumberland sand and gravel quarry into a haven for wildlife
16/11/2011 11:38 | Others

Annual Conference 2011 Review

Improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs
12/10/2011 10:50 | Materials Handling

Floating On Air

Air-supported conveyor fulfils requirement for clean, low-maintenance operation
12/10/2011 10:42 | Health & Safety

Working Safely

The role of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and hearing protective equipment (HPE) in creating a safe working environment
12/10/2011 10:30 | Environment & Restoration

The Effective Suppression Of Dust

Examining the use of wet dust-control systems and their benefits
12/10/2011 10:18 | Environment & Restoration

A New Breed

Latest fan-based dust-control equipment offers greater efficiency and economy
11/10/2011 17:55 | Health & Safety

Noise Measurement Uncovered

An eight-point guide to choosing the right noise-measuring equipment
11/10/2011 17:39 | Health & Safety

Reducing The Risk Of Personnel-Vehicle Incidents

New Milton Sand & Ballast invest in ZoneSafe proximity warning system
11/10/2011 17:30 | Health & Safety

Safeguarding Lone Workers

Implementing technology-based solutions to ensure the safety of individuals who work alone
11/10/2011 17:18 | Ancillary Equipment

Closing The Gate

Robust gate locks at the heart of quarry perimeter security
11/10/2011 17:02 | Loading & Hauling

Lock It! Or Lose It!

Physical security devices – a key element in preventing plant theft
12/09/2011 13:39 | Materials Processing

Drive Time

Mechanical or hydraulic? CMB International examine the best method of driving a mobile crushing plant
12/09/2011 13:11 | Materials Processing

Making The Grade

Don’t let screen media inefficiencies ruin your profits
12/09/2011 12:46 | Materials Processing

Leaton’s Big Break

Breedon Aggregates maximize crusher productivity at Leaton Quarry through state-of-the-art Sandvik technology
12/09/2011 12:30 | Materials Processing

Hazemag VARIOwobbler impresses in France

SMBP invest in VARIOwobbler roller screen to improve production at their limestone quarry near Chatres
12/09/2011 12:23 | Materials Processing

The Regeneration Game

Powerscreen Warrior screens help rejuvenate landfill operation in Washington DC
12/09/2011 12:21 | Materials Processing

At The Cutting Edge

Hawkes introduce next-generation screen mat and media design and cutting system
12/09/2011 12:08 | Maintenance & Repair

Peak Performance

Brammer's Ian Ritchie explains the role of maintenance asset management
12/09/2011 11:38 | Maintenance & Repair

Top Gear

Keighley Laboratories discuss heat treatment services for gears
12/09/2011 11:28 | Business & Finance

BAA Conference

Report on the Association’s 2011 seminar proceedings
12/09/2011 11:21 | Business & Finance

The Yeoman Story

A celebration of the life and achievements of John Foster Yeoman
17/08/2011 17:27 | Materials Processing

Delivering In The Desert

CDE technology provides enhanced sand production capability for the Gulf region
17/08/2011 17:22 | Materials Processing

All In The Wash

Log-washer specification in mineral-washing applications
17/08/2011 17:14 | Materials Processing

The Simple Solution

Bruce Materials Processing Solutions launch their BWR300 washing plant on home soil
17/08/2011 17:08 | Materials Processing

High-pressure Washing

W.S. Tyler Haver Hydro-Clean system removes contamination using up to 75% less water than standard washing equipment
17/08/2011 17:02 | Materials Processing

The Correct Dose

Finedoor install Sotres water-treatment system at Darrington Quarry
17/08/2011 16:21 | Loading & Hauling

Building For A Better Tomorrow

Volvo Construction Equipment announce extensive product renewal programme which will see more than 50 innovative new products being launched in 2011
17/08/2011 16:12 | Loading & Hauling

A New Generation

Caterpillar put the operator first with three new B-Series ADTs
17/08/2011 16:09 | Asphalt

High Five

Bomag launch ‘Dash-5’ light tandem rollers
17/08/2011 16:00 | Recycling & Waste

Embracing Change

New equipment on show at JCB Waste & Recycling demonstration event
17/08/2011 15:52 | Materials Processing

Quenching the Thirst for Water in Qatar

MRS Ltd water-recirculation system solves water shortage problem for QPMC in Doha
17/08/2011 15:40 | Materials Processing

DUO deliver dual success for CEMEX

Upgraded sand-processing system for Angerstein Wharf and successful unit-cost processing project at Hatfield Quarry
14/07/2011 09:20 | Drilling & Blasting

Blast Optimization At Linhay Hill

Improving operational efficiencies through pattern expansion
14/07/2011 08:51 | Environment & Restoration

Cutting Carbon, Improving Transparency

Why the quarrying industry needs to provide greater transparency across the supply chain
14/07/2011 08:43 | Environment & Restoration

From Quarry To Nature Reserve

Oxfordshire’s newest nature reserve opens its gates to the public
14/07/2011 08:32 | Environment & Restoration

It’s Official: Quarrying Adds To Biodiversity

GIS study at Cefn Mawr Quarry demonstrates the added value of rock extraction to nature
14/07/2011 08:22 | Environment & Restoration

Biodiversity In Action

Hanson UK demonstrate how they are meeting their commitment to habitat creation and management

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