Pit & Quarry, February 2016

PORTABLE PLANTS History of Webster Gravel and Asphalt J W Dickinson Robbins grandfather started Webster Gravel and Asphalt in 1968 with a focus on paving Over the years the company incorporated contractcrushing jobs to the business to make it more of a one stop shop for construction projects I didnt let that stop me from climbing into the equipment he says Robbins says he was particularly drawn to the Rubble Master RM80 portable impact crusher at ConExpo Con Agg He says the RM80 was the perfect size for most jobsites Webster Gravel and Asphalt serves While the market was down at the time and Robbins didnt have the money saved to purchase the portable crusher he says his mother helped him purchase the RM80 in 2009 I had some friends in the banking industry who were willing to help me finance a big crusher Toups says Once word spread to potential customers that Webster Gravel and Asphalts crusher was portable and capable of meeting state specifications for crushed rock used for roadwork the company began to crush for businesses in Minden Ruston Shreveport and Tallulah La We were able to move to the site set up densify the rock and finally crush the rock into sizes needed for a particular client Robbins says Since purchasing the portable crusher Robbins adds hes persisted in advancing Webster Gravel and Asphalts contract crushing business A lot of people give up but hes not giving up Toups says of her son He never let MS change his attitude toward life He still works long hours sometimes seven days a week and he always does it safely Eccofabs Bauer says hes impressed with Robbins ability to push past his handicap since returning to the business Hes always highly active and always wanted to continue his grandpas legacy with the business Despite the slow and steady progression of his MS Robbins says he hopes he is still fortunate enough to work at Webster Gravel and Asphalt and operate equipment until hes at least 60 I guess its strange to see someone like me determined to work on 70000 lb machines even though I cant ambulate Robbins says But I wouldnt be good at a job where Im sitting in an office making bids or something I plan to run equipment as long as Im physically able I want to be a viable part of this company P Q DUSTGRIP KEEPS YOU WORKING HARD BY KEEPING DUST IN ITS PLACE When you work in harsh conditions the last thing you need is dust getting in your way Quakers dust suppressant product line DUSTGRIP helps support a safer work environment improve worker health and optimize operational effciency by signifcantly reducing airborne dust And with over 30 years of industry experience you wont fnd a better partner especially when new regulations come down the line So team up with Quaker and when work conditions get rough well make sure the dust settles Trust a partner who knows the mining Industry from the Inside Visit us at South Hall Booth 25313 to learn about the innovative portfolio of products offered for mining operations featuring longwall fuids dust suppressants fre resistant and specialty hydraulic fuids gear lubricants and industrial greases quakerchem com minexpo info@ quakerchem com 18005237010 2016 Quaker Chemical Corporation All Rights Reserved www pitandquarry com February 2016 PIT QUARRY 41