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The Kleemann MS 19 Z effectively screens out fines from small rock products.
Rogers Group Boosts Productivity in Quarries
Supervisor Rusty Harris (L), and Lead Man Terry Sutton talk about the advantages of Rogers Group’s new Kleemann mobile screen including easier access to the engine and other maintenance areas.
Rogers Group, an aggregate supplier, has boosted productivity at its northern Alabama quarries With approximately 1,400 people at 70 locations in 10 states, Rogers Group is one of the nation’s top ten aggregate production/asphalt companies, and it’s the largest that is privately owned, according to the company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Rogers Group has facilities throughout much of the southeastern and midwestern United States, including four quarries, two asphalt plants and a construction company in northern Alabama. Rogers Group has been a force in the industry for more than a century, due to a founding philosophy of providing customers with quality products at competitive prices, treating employees as a valued resource and always acting with strong business ethics. The company has won numerous awards from industry associations, including the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association; the National Asphalt Pavement Association; and the American Road & Transportation Builders Association. Signature projects include Oak Ridge, Tenn.; Fort Campbell, Ky.; and Epcot Center in Orlando, Fla. “Rogers Group is a good company,” said Tommy Thurman, area production manager of the North Alabama Division. “It has high expectations, but it also has the tools and personsee ROGERS page 2
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Kleemann MS 19 Z Exceeds Anticipated Production
The Rogers Group team at the Moulton Quarry. (L-R) are Barry Aaron, supervisor; David Leeds, plant manager; Terry Sutton, lead man; Tommy Thurman, area production manager; and Rusty Harris, supervisor. ROGERS from page 1
nel to do a good job. Additionally, Rogers Group is an excellent corporate citizen and heavily involved in our local communities.” Wide Range of Aggregate Products In northern Alabama, Rogers Group’s four quarries supply crushed aggregate for its asphalt plants and construction group, as well as other plants and paving firms in the region. Rogers Group quarries are located in Lacey’s Spring, Moulton, Tanner and Tuscumbia. The company has asphalt plants in Russellville and Tuscumbia, and its paving firm also is based out of Tuscumbia. The quarries make a wide range of products, but one of the primary ones is known in the industry as #89, which is a small rock product, basically 3/8 inch to #16 mesh in size. It’s an important ingredient in many
asphalt mixes, including the primary mix required by the Alabama DOT. “The #89 product is key throughout our region,” said Thurman. “We have several customers who use #89, and we have a major customer who asked if we could produce an #89 with less fines. So we started looking for a better way to make the product.” The answer was a new mobile screen plant. Rogers Group turned to Tractor & Equipment Company in Decatur, Ala., for a new Kleemann MS 19 Z — a double-deck, track-mounted screen plant. At 127 hp, the plant weighs 39 tons (35.3 t) with maximum feed capacity of 500 tons (453.5 t) per hour. “We bought the Kleemann MS 19 Z about two months ago, and it has done everything we expected and more,” said Thurman. “It’s far exceeding the production we anticipated. The final #89 product is cleaner, which is
what the customer wanted. Additionally, we’re able to use the fines that we’ve screened out of the #89 to make ag lime, so we’re making two sellable products rather than one.” Rogers Group will use the new Kleemann screen at all four of its quarries in the region. “We’ll transport it wherever it’s needed,” said Terry Sutton, lead man at the Moulton Quarry. “One of the advantages of the M 19 Z is its simple tear down and setup. Also, from a maintenance standpoint, it’s easier to change the screens and work on the engine.” “The Kleemann screen has a rugged design,” said Rusty Harris, Moulton supervisor. “It’s heavier than the same size competitive plant, which indicates it uses stronger, better materials and components, so we expect good longevity from it.” “We’ve worked with Donnie Burgreen and his team in Decatur for many years,”
said Thurman. “We have a number of Komatsu machines in our quarries, and TEC has always supported us well. We expect the same thing with our Kleemann plant, and so far, that’s certainly been the case. Kleemann sent a representative here for two days to help with setup and installation, and they’ll be sending another rep back in the next few weeks to check in with us. “Overall, we’re very pleased with the plant performance and the service,” Thurman said. “We’re confident that TEC and Kleemann will be a good combination for Rogers Group operations here in northern Alabama.” This article was reprinted with permission from Tractor & Equipment Company. (This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG
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The Alabama State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects. Following is a list of some of the projects let. County: Calhoun Contract ID: 20130927007 Project: Constructing the grade, drain, base, pave, bridge culverts, signing and signals on SR-901 (Anniston E. Bypass) from 1500 south of Lake Yahou to SR-1 (U.S.431) in Anniston. Distance: 3.731 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • McCartney Construction Company Inc. — $12,216,431 • Apac Mid-South Inc. — $13,023,112 • W. S. Newell & Sons Inc. — $14,114,420 County: Macon Contract ID: 20130927021 Project: Constructing the bridge replacements, approaches, and guardrail end anchor installation on CR-9 over Old Town Creek and Town Creek Reliefs west of the Bullock County Line. Distance: 0.531 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Alabama Bridge Builders Inc. — $1,922,901 • Murphree Bridge Corporation — $2,010,774 • Newell & Bush Inc. — $2,059,851 • McInnis Construction LLC — $2,672,407 • Scott Bridge Company Inc. — $3,054,521 Counties: Morgan and Cullman Contract ID: 20131108001 Project: Constructing the planing, resurfacing, and traffic stripe on I-65 from Hurricane Creek (MP 315.665) to 0.6 mi. south of SR-36 (MP 326.874) in Hartselle. Distance: 11.261 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $5,327,661 • Good Hope Contracting Company Inc. — $5,704,207 • Reed Contracting Services Inc. — $6,059,790 County: Butler Contract ID: 20131108002 Project: Constructing the planing, resurfacing, and traffic counting units on I-65 from 0.7 mi. south of Beaver Creek (MP 124.490) to the north end of the CSX Railroad Bridge (MP 132.120) through Greenville. Distance: 7.629 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $5,486,319 • Apac Mid-South Inc. — $5,537,685 County: Walker Contract ID: 20131108003 Project: Constructing the interchange lighting on SR-4 (I22) at CR-371 (Industrial Parkway), Exit 65 in Jasper.
Distance: 1.515 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Shoals Electric Company Inc. — $1,000,363 • Temple Electric Company Inc. — $1,135,457 • Stone & Sons Electrical Contractors Inc. — $1,172,646 • Stone Electric Company Inc. — $1,382,093 • World Fiber Technologies Inc. — $1,539,385 County: Chilton Contract ID: 20131108004 Project: Constructing the guiderail installation on I-65 from the Autauga County Line to the Shelby County Line. Distance: 27.925 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • RMD Holdings Inc. — $1,549,931 • C & H Construction Services LLC — $1,679,833 • Alabama Guardrail Inc. — $1,920,841 County: Mobile Contract ID: 20131108009 Project: Constructing the grade, drain, base, pave, bridge replacement, and signals on the five lane section of Schillinger Road from Howells Ferry Road to just north of the intersection of SR-42 (U.S.-98). Distance: 3.446 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Frank Turner Construction Company Inc. — $19,974,888 • John G. Walton Construction Company Inc. — $20,976,335 • Hosea O. Weaver & Sons Inc. — $23,029,926
County: Bibb Contract ID: 20131108014 Project: Constructing the base, pave, & partial grade and drain on SR-6 (U.S.-82) from east of SR-25 to east of CR20 in Centreville. Distance: 4.796 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $13,487,302 • W. S. Newell & Sons Inc. — $13,750,921 • Apac Mid-South Inc. — $13,777,050 • Dunn Construction Company Inc. — $14,096,177 • S. T. Bunn Construction Company Inc. — $14,286,625 County: Etowah Contract ID: 20131108027 Project: Constructing the bridge replacement and approaches on CR-83 (Bud Umphrey Road) over Bristow Creek northeast of Walnut Grove. Distance: 0.316 mi. Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Wright Brothers Construction Company Inc. — $1,993,862 • McInnis Construction LLC — $2,148,499 • Ikaros LLC — $2,251,000 • Dement Construction Company LLC — $2,400,663 • Scott Bridge Company Inc. — $2,478,263 • C. A. Murren & Sons Company Inc. — $2,635,556
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