Pit & Quarry, January 2010

Leading the Way EQUIPMENT TO HELP PRODUCERS REBUILD AMERICA Douglas Manufacturing Co Inc Douglas Manufacturings Guardian Version 30 return roll guard is designed to enhance the safety of conveyors Its 180 degree UHMW cage provides complete pinch point protection and catches the roll if it breaks away from the brackets A redesigned UV stable cage has increased slot sizes and new self cleaning slots in the bottom to help resist material buildup inside the guard UHMW will not corrode resists impact damage and wear from abrasion A new UHMW side shield encapsulates the roll and snaps into place easily and securely using the provided heavy gauge steel mounting brackets A slotted steel heavy gauge mounting bracket retrofits to most return rolls without the need to remove the drop brackets The Guardian is compatible with CEMA B C D and E idlers 4 in 5 in 6 in and 7 in diameter rolls with 1 1 2 in and 4 1 2 in drop brackets It retrofits to most CEMA return idler bolt patterns There are four safety warning labels Single piece lightweight roller cage is economical to ship and easy to install www douglasmanufacturing com From the Field WHAT STRATEGIES OR CHANGES HAVE YOU IMPLEMENTED TO SURVIVE THE RECESSION We have modified our production schedule product mix and pricing to go after new business and build market share In addition we have leveraged real estate and transportation infrastructure assets to generate additional cash flow outside of normal aggregate mining activity HAS YOUR OPERATION BEGUN TO REBOUND FROM THE RECESSION Yes a little We are a start up underground operation and 2009 was our first year in full production We have had a fairly strong year thanks to a large infrastructure project adjacent to mine property HAS YOUR REGION EXPERIENCED AN INCREASE IN AGGREGATE DEMAND OWING TO THE STIMULUS BILL Very little A majority of the funding has been directed to the southern portion of the state and Chicago WHAT EQUIPMENT PURCHASE IN RECENT YEARS HAS MADE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN EFFICIENCY OR PRODUCTION AT YOUR OPERATION A Fletcher single boom drill with angle indicator system The angle indicator has significantly cut down on powder cost and leaves a smooth back behind for roof bolting WHEN DO YOU EXPECT YOUR OPERATION TO RECOVER FROM THE RECESSION Beyond 2010 ALEC BURNHAM VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND OPERATIONS MINING INTERNATIONAL LLC JOLIET ILL Establishing a mining operation can present a dilemma On the one hand budgetary pressures can increase the appeal of equipment with a low initial cost However a superior Linatex alternative will last longer reducing costly downtime and potentially saving you up to 75 over time compared to the competition Come see us at booth 2127 For over 80 years Linatex has supplied the world with quality process equipment lined with Linatex Premium Rubber And now Linatex introduces its range of 4th Generation Process Equipment Whether you need one piece of process equipment or an entire plant our custom engineered solutions can give you the lowest cost of ownership 15382 1109 www pitandquarry com January 2010 PIT QUARRY 9