Pit & Quarry, February 2014
LOADING The technology was installed onto a Caterpillar 988G wheel loader at Luck Stones Bull Run Plant in Chantilly Va a mechanic at Luck Stones Bull Run Plant in Chantilly Va teamed with Anchises experts to install the loaders electronics and hydraulics The loader was ready to be tested within a few days I think everybody is excited about something new and something that can be a game changer says Bob Grauer Luck Stone president If you spent 20 years in a wheel loader the PHOENIX SmartWash Technology Customizable Systems for Efficient Washing and Classification of Sand and Aggregates 50905 2402 Watterson Tr Louisville Kentucky 40299 p 5024996198 f 5024991079 phoenix@ dewater com www dewater com Part of a bigger picture Luck Stones remote control wheel loader is one of a few innovations and initiatives on which the company has recently embarked In another move Luck Stone harnessed geographic information systems GIS technology to improve efficiency for daily load management with its subcontractor haulers The company leveraged the expertise of its internal technology pros to design an app that can track vehicle locations give directions for deliveries and place stone orders among other features Luck Stone distributed iPads with its Hauler App to about 250 haulers in Virginia and North Carolina Were really excited weve been able to successfully perform the first paperless transactions with stone deliveries says Travis Chewning director of innovation at Luck Stone Paperless transactions are not common and our customers are screaming for it Were working hard to create a culture where were in spirit with our customers and were looking to understand what their needs are In addition Luck Stone unveiled a new logo and brand identity over the summer thats visible on vehicles and signage at the companys 23 plant locations in Virginia and North Carolina Our new logo aligns better with the iconic cloverleaf in the Luck Companies brand and also includes the dynamic corporate tagline Igniting Human Potential which infuses the brand with lots of energy and a message that everyone can aspire to personal excellence and help others do the same says Sally Eddowes Luck Stones director of marketing in a press release 46 PIT QUARRY February 2014 www pitandquarry com
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