M&S Release

Charlie Johnson of DSC Dredge Passes Gavel to Mark Krause of McLanahan: Transition of Leadership at NSSGA's M&S Division

On Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, at the NSSGA's Gavel Exchange dinner held at the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, DSC Dredge’s Director of Domestic Dredge Sales, Charlie Johnson, passed the gavel to Mark Krause of McLanahan as the newly appointed Chairman. With a year of dedicated service as Chair, Charlie Johnson gracefully handed over the reins of the NSSGA M&S Division to Mark Krause, who succeeds him as Chairman.

Raising the Bar as DSC Dredge's Charlie Johnson Elevates Sand & Gravel Training by Assembling Industry Experts Transforming DSC’s One-Day Dreducation® Class to a 3-Day Aggregate Short Course

RESERVE, LOUISIANA – DSC Dredge (DSC), a leading provider of customizable dredges and innovative dredging solutions, successfully concluded its inaugural 3-Day Aggregate Training Short Course last week at the OMNI Royal in New Orleans French Quarter from February 27-29th, 2024. The event brought together industry experts and professionals from across the United States and Canada in pursuit of a more comprehensive understanding of dredging and aggregate operations.

Dolese Appoints Leland Meiser as President

Dolese Bros. Co. recently announced the appointment of Leland Meiser to company President. He will report directly to Dolese CEO Mark Helm. A 34-year company veteran, Meiser most recently served Dolese as Vice President of the Aggregates Division. Before that, he held leadership roles in the company’s concrete and aggregates divisions, helping to establish Dolese’s concrete business in the Tulsa market and, most recently, developing its aggregates business in the Fort Worth, Texas, market.

Komptech & RD Olson Equipment at Bankruptcy Auction

Equipment and assets from Simplicity MA, LLC d/b/a Simplicity Equipment & Service will be sold at auction on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Boston auction firm Paul E. Saperstein Co. will conduct the auction both onsite in Ware MA, as well as online through auction platforms Bidspotter and Proxibid. The sale is open to all, and includes heavy machinery, parts, and vehicles.

Buffalo Wire Works Co., Inc. Acquires Bison Steel Inc.

Buffalo Wire Works Co., Inc. is excited to announce the acquisition of Bison Steel Inc. Buffalo Wire Works Co., Inc. is a dynamic company manufacturing highly engineered screening media and wear solutions for the Aggregate, Mining, and Industrial markets for 150+ years. As a leader in new innovative product technologies, Buffalo Wire Works Co., Inc. is known for producing highly engineered and unique products designed to provide the lowest possible operating cost per ton.

Gratitude in Action: A Heartwarming Thanksgiving at DSC Dredge

RESERVE, LA – DSC Dredge, a leading provider of dredging solutions, concluded its Thanksgiving celebrations and welcomes the season of giving with a heartwarming display of generosity from its employees. The company organized a food drive and toy collection, resulting in substantial donations to families in need and community organizations. Employees at the Poplarville location rallied together, collecting non-perishable food items that were subsequently donated to The Brothers Keeper Ministries in Poplarville.

Free Webinar | Material Selection | November 29th – 1:00pm Central Time

In this webinar, we will discuss how materials are selected in fans. The main focus will be on rotating components, but there will be a brief section on static components as well. We will walk through different conditions and topics that should be considered when selecting a  material, including material strength, operating temperature, and airstream contents. Examples of applications for certain considerations (high temperature, corrosive airstream, abrasive airstream, etc.) and material cost comparisons will also be discussed.

Fan Fundamentals - Mechanical Selection & Control (Level 2, Module 5)

Wednesday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. CDT

The purpose of this presentation is to educate industry professionals on how air and sound performance testing of industrial fans is performed in an accredited testing
laboratory. At the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

• Explain what FEA Analysis is and how it is used in fan design
• Explain coupling/belt drive selection and bearing selection
• Explain how lateral/torsional shaft analysis is used
• Differentiate when to use a VFD control versus a damper

SGI Announces Acquisition of Panamint Valley Limestone

HAGERSTOWN, Maryland (Oct. 10, 2023) – SGI, a Standard Industries company and manufacturer of innovative roofing products, building materials, and agricultural products, today announced its acquisition of Panamint Valley Limestone (PVL), a southern California-based quarry that mines limestone for building materials and a variety of other end uses.

It's Official! DSC Dredge Launches its 3-Day Aggregate Training Short Course

DSC's Annual Dreducation Class Expands into a 3-Day Aggregate Training Short Course – 27th – 29th February, 2024


RESERVE, LA - DSC is a leading innovator in dredge manufacturing, committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence in the field. With a history of groundbreaking achievements, DSC continues to set industry standards by delivering cutting-edge solutions and providing industry professionals with invaluable resources and training. After months of planning, DSC officially announces a significant enhancement to its annual Dreducation Class.

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