Pit & Quarry, August 2018
PRodUcTIon new deposits and the percentage of recycled materials acceptable for Department of Transportation specs As the needs of our industry change so will our need to refine products services and processes While there is much we as an industry can do to predict and engineer the variables of our industry into the science of the technology it is difficult to imagine an industry that provides minimal technical support or streamlines a single plant design that adequately meets Trade shows like ConExpo Con Agg serve as reminders that vendors can vary greatly in their equipment offerings approach the diverse needs of the quarry the mine or the recycle contractor As a colleague recently reminded me this is still a relationship business We will always need to communicate and collaborate to maintain our creativity and support one another in order to realize mutual success The question then becomes who among us is focused on meeting the needs of the industry by being creative and resourceful Or who is committed to producing low cost widgets in a factory Someone once suggested that successful individuals run with the winners and give negativity a wide berth Here are the qualities successful individuals and organizations in our industry all seem to possess A commitment to technical knowledge and understanding the needs of our industry Product champions or people who are passionate about being experts in process machinery An understanding in that a rapid response to technical service support and quick delivery of spare parts means everything Respect for all individuals with an ability to listen intently to their needs A cultural commitment to safety and ongoing training A willingness to do whatever it takes to keep a plant operational Obviously these qualities ref lect a utopia that does not exist Nobody is capable of batting 1000 Still there are many people who still believe in these principles They are the artists who help our industry succeed P Q Paul Smith is international marketing manager for Astecs Aggregate and Mining Group He can be reached at psmith@ astecindustries com ROCK SOLID EQUIPMENT FOR MINING AND CONSTRUCTION ROCK DRILL DIVISION BREAKER ATTACHMENT DIVISION A Complete Line of Reliable Cost Effective Equipment Blasthole drills accommodating hole sizes from 2 to 6 Hydraulic breakers ranging in Impact Class from 150 ft lb to 15000 ft lb Various other high quality attachments to complement assorted carriers Whether youre drilling in quarries breaking rock on the jobsite or backfilling deep lifts Furukawa Rock Drill USA formerly Kent Demolition Tools and Furukawa Rock Drill provides a reliable cost effective equipment solution TO LEARN MORE VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW FRDUSA COM OR CALL 8005272282 20 PIT QUARRY August 2018 pitandquarry com Photo courtesy of AeM
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