Production-Related Products and Services of Note

AAs we wind down the 2021 construction season, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and service and materials suppliers offer information on products, components and industry moves that could enhance or impact your bottom line. The next few pages contain the latest in plant and production-related services you should have in mind as you shut down for winter and plan your maintenance and upgrades.

The ALmix split-level control house is comprised of a control cabin and motor control room. This illustration shows the Astec Heli-Tank with mixer motors visible on top of the tank and agitators extending into the tank.

The CWMF USP-20 AC unload pump is designed for stationary and portable AC tank applications.

ALMIX

The ALmix split-level control house is a durably built, steel tube construction, two-story unit comprised of a control cabin and motor control room. The split-level control house comes in both portable and relocatable designs, including the ability to be placed on top of a customer’s building. In the control cabin, the facility’s start-stop station, blending process and loadout system are all easily operated in a safe, climate-controlled environment featuring visibility on all four sides of the building. The MCC room is on the lower floor, which is separated by an internal door to help reduce noise in the control cabin. Each ALmix split-level control house is built to keep a plant crew comfortable and safe for years to come. Each building is heavily insulated, lined with tinted safety glass windows and equipped with hurricane-rated external doors. ALmix also offers numerous features including outdoor disconnects, knife/transfer switches on portable models, custom platforms and more. ALmix designs each control center with the latest available safety and plant control technology, customized precisely for your plant and your expectations.

For more information, contact ALmix at (260) 672-3004.

ASTEC

The Heli-Tank from Astec, Chattanooga, Tennessee, is designed to give producers two liquid tanks in one. The dual compartment tank allows two different types of products to be held in the tank such as polymer-modified asphalt in one compartment, and base asphalt in the other compartment.

Each tank can be split into equal sized compartments, or split into compartments of different sizes as needed. Agitators can be added and operated independently to each compartment. Each compartment has its own set of heating coils and temperature controls allowing the compartments to be heated at different temperatures if required.

The dual compartment tank is available in 15,000-, 20,000-, 25,000-, 30,000-, and 35,000-gallon tanks. Additional sizes will be considered on an individual basis.

For more information, visit www.AstecIndustries.com.

CWMF

CWMF, Waite Park, Minnesota, is introducing the CWMF USP-20 AC unload pump. Product features include jacketed pump with jacketed relief valve, 20 HP 230/460V 3ph electric motor, and skid mounted for ease of installation. Additionally, the hot oil circuit is plumbed for easy hook up to your existing hot oil system supply and return. Designed for use with stationary and portable AC tank applications.

For more information, contact Wally Olson at wally@cwmfcorp.com

CURRY

Curry Supply offers the Peterbilt 348 4,000-gallon on-road water truck for your dust control needs. The unit features ASTM A36 steel construction; internal baffles; a 24-inch manway with mesh lift-out grate; water level indicator; 4-inch by 3-inch water pump; two front-flushing, one side, and two rear, independently controlled spray heads with air-operated valves; a manual rewind hose reel with 50 feet of 1.5-inch hose with adjustable nozzle; 2.5-inch hydrant fill with anti-siphon air gap; department of transportation-compliant wiring and lighting; interior tank coating; and powder-coated parts.

For more information, contact Curry Supply at (855) 275-8997.

ENERGY CLOUD

With the construction season winding down in parts of North America, owners may be looking at indoor air quality in offices, control houses, labs, and so on. With COVID-19 still active worldwide, eradicating the virus while it’s airborne is crucial to mitigating its transmission. Energy Cloud, a clean-tech company specializing in healthy buildings and energy efficient environments has a solution with its Hummingbird EQ, an air purification system that it states can capture and deactivate airborne COVID-19 virus.

Hummingbird EQ with Air Vaccine technology was independently tested by a team of epidemiologists and professional engineers assembled by Black & Veatch. The technology’s deactivation of the virus was independently tested and proven with all Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) work performed within The Hastings Foundation and Wright Foundation laboratories at the University of Southern California (USC), according to the manufacturer.*

In the bio-aerosol study, Hummingbird EQ was tested by simulating a real-life airflow scenario, complete with ducting, coil and an air handler/ forced air unit.

Testing included infectious aerosolized virus samples with simulated saliva that were more than 3,000 times the average infectious dose to prove hummingbird can thoroughly neutralize and remove any active COVID-19 virus from the air that passes through the system. The goal set out by the Energy Cloud COVID-19 response team was to test a scenario far greater than a normal real-life situation.

Testing also was performed with all Hummingbird models, confirming that they all deactivate COVID- 19 with no harmful ozone being produced. Hummingbird does not release or produce any airborne chemicals as part of its inactivation of viruses.

It can be installed and scaled to any size heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system or used as a stand-alone unit in all types of commercial and residential settings.

Hummingbird EQ includes: • Air purification technology that decomposes VOCs and reduces bacteria, microbes, pollen, dust, dander, allergens, spores, fungi, mold, odors, smoke and toxic fumes without producing any harmful ozone or biproducts. • HVAC remote management with Hummingbird EQ AI technology allows cloud-enabled remote monitoring and management of HVAC systems, saving energy by providing real-time insight to equipment operation and efficiency. • Indoor air quality monitoring with real-time air quality information for customers, employees and property owners, for all stakeholders to see the building air quality through Energy Cloud’s air certification.

The information can be seen through a QR code displayed on the buildings outside doors and windows as well as web URL links that can be viewed on any computer or smart device.

Building owners who invest in having the best air quality for their buildings and business can show proof of their air quality with the QR code and unique URL provided for each building.

Funding for the development of the product was provided in partnership with Black & Veatch’s IgniteX COVID-19 Response Accelerator. SARS-CoV-2 BSL-3 resources were supported by a grant from the W.K. Keck Foundation’s COVID-19 research fund.

For more information, visit the Energy Cloud website. *Hummingbird EQ was proven to capture and deactivate the airborne COVID-19 virus on the first airflow pass through the system by 99.5% or greater, reducing it to undetectable levels.

EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has invited Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates—and the public—to participate in the agency’s National Environmental Justice Community Engagement calls, now happening biweekly, to discuss and receive feedback on all aspects of EJ at EPA with partners and communities. It would behoove hot-mix asphalt producers to be involved.

“The voice of communities is what centers and drives our efforts to advance environmental justice at EPA,” Office of Environmental Justice Director Matthew Tejada said. “Our mission to protect the health and environments of everyone in the United States can only be achieved if we listen to and engage with communities who have not received the same level of protection. Given the historic mandate of the Biden-Harris Administration and Administrator Regan’s leadership, these calls are a direct line for EPA to hear from communities.”

By increasing the community engagement calls from quarterly to biweekly, EPA will further encourage an open dialogue with EJ leaders and advocates. These meetings not only serve as an opportunity to give an update on EPA’s EJ work and its resources, but also to listen and learn from communities, partners and stakeholders. Additionally, the biweekly community engagement calls speak to the agency’s commitment to the Justice40 initiative, which vows to deliver 40 percent of the overall benefits of relevant federal investments to disadvantaged communities.

To see the calendar for upcoming calls, register for upcoming calls, and view meeting materials for past calls, please visit: https://www.epa. gov/environmentaljustice/national-environmental-justice-communityengagement-calls. You can also follow the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice on Twitter (@EPAEnvJustice) and subscribe to the EPA’s EJ listserv by sending a blank email to join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov.

ERIEZ

The CP-20 and TP-25 suspended permanent magnets from Eriez®, Erie, Pennsylvania, offer cost-saving benefits to operators when installed upstream of crushers, shredders, grinders and other size-reduction equipment, according to the manufacturer. According to Eriez experts, tracking studies and customer testimonials, the expense of one of these

high-powered permanent magnets is justified when considering that the magnet’s price point is significantly less than the cost of downtime and repairs associated with damage to essential equipment. The suspended magnetic separators have proven most effective for the removal of unwanted iron from heavy burdens of bulk materials being transferred on conveyor belts. The tramp iron removal provided by these Eriez magnets safeguards costly processing machinery and assures the purity of the product.

Chris Ramsdell, Eriez separation product manager, reported that demand for the CP/TP suspended magnets is expanding in correlation with the growing trend for mobile systems, such as mobile recycling plants and mobile aggregate processing plants. These magnets offer a permanent magnetic field combined with a small installation footprint, making them ideal for mobile systems. The self-cleaning magnets offer hydraulic drives for installation locations where power is not readily available.

The SP-20 series magnets provide a magnetic field across the feed belt to remove damaging tramp iron while the TP-25 series magnets use a twin pole magnetic circuit to provide maximum ferrous removal at higher suspension heights.

Eriez now offers CP-20 and TP-25 suspended permanent magnets as part of its quick ship program. Models in the line are available in both self-cleaning and manual cleaning designs. Manual clean magnets include a drawer type stripper plate and cable sling suspension.

For more information, visit the Eriez website.

HAVER & BOECKER

Haver & Boecker Niagara, St. Catherines, Ontario, launched the next generation Niagara F-Class vibrating screen at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas. The vibrating screen is now primarily manufactured with vibration-resistant lockbolts instead of the traditional welding used in previous designs. Bar rails are now fastened to the cross beams with lockbolts. The new machine also permits cross beams to be positioned and lock-bolted every four feet instead of every two feet, allowing for better clearance and easier maintenance, according to the manufacturer.

Featuring replaceable polyurethane anchors, the new high open area modular deck is suitable for virtually any pin and sleeve modular screen media. The polyurethane anchors are easy to replace and prevent premature wear on the deck frame, according to the manufacturer. Additionally, the open design of the modular deck prevents material buildup on the bar rails.

The F-Class can also be manufactured for side-tensioned or bottom deck end-tensioned screen media. Each new side-tensioned machine comes with Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Ty-Rail™ quick-tensioning system with the ability to cut screen change-out times in half.

Supported by double-spherical roller bearings, the machine’s double eccentric shaft assembly creates a constant stroke to maintain g-force during material surging, providing constant material stratification. It also creates a dynamically balanced system that transmits virtually no vibration into the structure—or chassis— preserving the integrity of the structure while allowing for multiple machine installations.

For more information, visit the Haver & Boecker Niagara website. The TCI lined auger from Kenco is designed for greatest possible wear life.

KENCO

Kenco Engineering Inc., Roseville, California, has engineered multiple wear solutions for the asphalt industry since its founding in 1957, including its recent tungsten carbide impregnated (TCI) extra heavy-duty augers. Whether used as dust fines reject augers or asphalt transfer augers, Kenco’s use of the unique TCI process is designed to ensure the auger achieves the greatest possible wear life by maintaining the auger’s overall diameter for a much longer period than previously possible. Kenco’s TCI system is shown to drastically reduce “diameter shrinkage” on the auger, thus enhancing efficiency along with wear life.

For more information, contact Paul McDowell at (800) 363-9859 or visit www.kencoengineering.com.

MARTIN MARIETTA

Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been elected 2021-2022 chair of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The announcement was made during the association's national convention, held Sept. 26-29 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Nye has been chairman of Martin Marietta since 2014, CEO and director since 2010, and president since 2006. He previously served as chief operating officer from 2006 to 2009.

Previously, Nye spent nearly 13 years in positions of increasing responsibility with Hanson PLC, including as executive vice president of its North American building materials business.

In 2019, Forbes magazine named him one of “America’s Most Innovative Leaders” based on his media reputation for innovation, social connections, track record for value creation, and investor expectations for value creation.

Nye’s volunteer ARTBA leadership positions include senior vice chair (2020-2021), first vice chair (2019), vice chair at-large (2012-2018), director (2011-present), ARTBA Foundation trustee (2021), Strategic Planning Committee co-chair (2019-2020), and Project 2019 Task Force co-chair (2017). Nye’s goals for his tenure as ARTBA chair center on funding legislation and expanding ARTBA’s safety training programs.

“Safety is a core value throughout the transportation construction industry,” Nye said. “The availability of these resources will complement—not supplant—the safety programs utilized throughout our industry, because we can never do too much to protect our team members and the users of the transportation system we build.”

Nye is a past chair of the board of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). He is also a board member of the U.S. Chamber

of Commerce, the world’s largest business organization, and chair of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

Nye has also served with numerous North Carolina philanthropic organizations, including on the boards of directors of the UNC Health System and the Research Triangle Foundation and on the Board of Governors of RTI International.

Martin Marietta is a member of the S&P 500 Index and a leading supplier of building materials, including aggregates and asphalt. Its Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

PROSTACK

ProStack, a Terex brand, has appointed Comeco as the authorized distributor for Peru. Comeco will represent the full ProStack portfolio of bulk material handling and product stockpiling conveying equipment across the country.

Lee Nesbitt, ProStack Global Sales Manager said “I am delighted to welcome Comeco as the latest addition to the ProStack family. They are an excellent distributor to have on board and I am confident this partnership will be a successful one, growing the ProStack brand, and providing quality machines in Peru.”

For more information, contact gemma.mckelvey@terex.com.

ROTOCHOPPER

Rotochopper, headquartered in St. Martin, Minnesota, has added the 365R tracked radial stacking conveyor to the equipment they offer to meet the material handling needs of their customers. “As we continue to look for ways that Rotochopper can help our customers streamline their operational processes and improve their bottom lines, the 365R conveyor is a great addition to our product offering. We are excited to provide this conveyor option to our customers,” shared Nicole Klein, marketing manager for Rotochopper.

The 365R offers a radial on timer and automatic oscillation. It features a 36-inch-wide belt with a 65-foot radial and a 30-foot discharge height.

Meister’s Forest Products Inc. recently purchased a 365R. “The addition of Rotochopper’s new 365R stacking conveyor has allowed us to capitalize on the full production capabilities of our Rotochopper FP-66 horizontal grinder more effectively. The 365R is very impressive. It is easy on fuel, simple to operate, and is saving us time and product space every day,” Cody Meister shared.

For more information, visit the Rotochopper website.

STANSTEEL

The Tank Manager System™ from Stansteel®, Louisville, Kentucky, allows plant operators and superintendents to monitor and regulate all their AC tanks and hot mix silos. Users can set individual tank high/low parameters for level and temperature to initiate a pump shutdown, thus preventing tank overflows. In addition, users can operate AC tank supply, return and fill valves with the push of a button.

The Tank Manager System also allows users to send emails and texts to specific individuals notifying them during alarm events— The Tank Manager System™ from Stansteel® is designed to allow you to monitor and regulate all your AC tanks and hot mix silos.

such as “low hot oil temperature”—that action needs to be taken. The system is designed to be operated on a computer or any smart phone. Essentially, the Tank Manager System gives you the control to run your business while it runs your tanks: • Preventing tank spills and overfills; • Avoiding AC waste and contamination; • Offering remote control of all valves and pumps; • Knowing silo and tank levels 24/7 from anywhere; and • Offering new non-contact accu-level technology.

For more information, visit https://stansteel.com/tank-manager/.

TEREX

JP Mitchell has joined Terex MPS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as regional sales manager for the Cedarapids, Simplicity, and Canica crushing and screening equipment. He brings an engineering background and 15 years of aggregate industry experience to the role.

“We are excited to have JP on board as he brings valuable experience to the team with his engineering and dealership backgrounds,” said Russ Burns, sales director, Terex MPS. “With his experience in the industry, I know he is eager to hit the ground running.”

TRU-VU

TRU-Vu Monitors Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois, has released a line of 13.3-inch industrial-grade LCD monitors. The compact VM-13.3G video displays measure 12 inches by 7 inches by 1.5 inches and feature 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution and 400 nits of brightness. The powder-coated steel enclosure and TRU-Vu's exclusive TRU-Tuff treatment ensures maximum shock and vibration resistance for demanding applications, according to the manufacturer. An operating temperature of -4° to +158°F ensures that these units can operate in nearly any environment. The monitors are designed for manufacturing plants, refineries, construction equipment, inspection and surveillance systems, and more.

For more information, contact (847) 259-2344.